5.3.9ASUS Q-Fan

This ASUS Q-Fan Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan or the Chassis Q-Fan for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.

After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan button on the AI Suite mAIn window.

Click the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Select CPU_FAN or CHA_FAN1.

Click the drop-down menu button and select a CPU_FAN Control mode. Select Duty-Cycle Mode or Q-FAN Mode.

Click the drop-down menu button and select a CPU_FAN DUTY CYCLE. Select from 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% and 100%.

Click the drop-down list button and select a profile. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; Silent mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation; Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect.

drop-down list button

Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup.

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