User’s Manual
2-18 ASUS M4A785G HTPC Series
2.6.7 Hardware Monitor
CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU
temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan / Chassis Fan 1 / Chassis Fan 2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and
power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard,
the eld shows N/A. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
VCORE / 3.3V / 5V / 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected voltage output.
CPU Q-Fan Function [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds
for more efcient system operation. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Select Fan Type: [PWM Fan]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Function item to [Enabled] and allows
you to select the CPU fan type you installed on the motherboard.
Conguration options: [PWM Fan] [DC Fan]
• If you install a PWM (4-pin) fan but set this item to [DC Fan], the fan you installed may
not work.
• If you install a DC (3-pin) fan but set this item to [PWM Fan], the CPU Q-Fan function
will not work, and the fan you install will always run at full speed.
CPU Q-Fan Mode [Silent]
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] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance] to
achieve the maximum CPU fan speed. Conguration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent]
Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds
for more efcient system operation. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Chassis Q-Fan Mode [Silent]
Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal],
the Chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the Chassis temperature. Set this item to
[Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation, or [Performance] to achieve the
maximum Chassis fan speed. Conguration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent]