CPU Fan Profile [Optimal]

Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]

Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.

Chassis Q-Fan Controls [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following two items appear when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Controls feature.

Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%]

Chassis Target Temperature [37ºC]

Configuration options: [28ºC] [31ºC] [34ºC] [37ºC] [40ºC] [43ºC] [46ºC]

Chassis Fan 3 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.

Chassis Fan 3 Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Menu Mode] [Auto]

The following item appears when you set the Chassis Fan 3 Control to [Menu Mode].

PWM Mode [50%]

Configuration options: [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]

Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.

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