2.5.4Hardware Monitor

The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power

Hardware Monitor

 

 

Select Menu

Q-Fan Function

[

 

]

 

Disabled

Item Specific Help

x CPU Fan Profile

Performance Mode

 

CPU Temperature

 

44ºC/111ºF

Enable or Disable Q

MB Temperature

 

35ºC/95ºF

CPU Fan Speed

2721

RPM

FAN function

 

Chassis Fan Speed

0

RPM

 

Power Fan Speed

3375

RPM

 

Vcore

[1.35V]

 

Vcc 12V

[12.14V]

 

Vcc 3.3V

[3.26V]

 

Vcc 5V

[5.12V]

 

CPU Fan Speed Warning

[600

RPM]

 

Q-Fan Function [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan function.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item becomes user-configurable when the Q-Fan Function item is set to [Enabled].

CPU Fan Profile [Performance Mode]

Allows you to adjust the CPU target temperature.

Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]

CPU/MB Temperature

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. These items are not user-configurable.

CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, and Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user- configurable.

Vcore, Vcc 12, Vcc 3.3V, 5V [xxxV]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [xxx] [Ignored]

CPU Fan Speed warning [600 RPM]

Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM]

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