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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Chapter 3
Asst. Fan(s) Configuration
ASST Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode]
[Disabled] Disable the Assistant Fan Q-Fan control feature.
[DC mode] Enable the Assistant Fan Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis
fan.
[PWM mode] Enable the Assistant Fan Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin
chassis fan.
ASST Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Source [CPU]
The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
Conguration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH Core] [VCORE] [VCORE(BACK)]
[DRAM] [PCH] [USB3.1] [PCIE-1] [PCIE-2] [T_Sensor1] [T_Sensor2] [T_Sensor3]
For T_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the T_SENSOR1-3 header then place the
other end to the component to get the temperature.
ASST Fan 1-3 Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
This item allows you to disable or set the assistant fan warning speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
ASST Fan 1-3 Profile [Standard]
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the assistant fan.
[Standard] Set to make the assistant fan adjust automatically depending on the
CPU temperature.
[Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet assistant fan operation.
[Turbo] Set to achieve maximum assistant fan speed.
[Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set the Assistant Fan Prole to [Manual].
ASST Fan 1-3 Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the Assistant Fan 1-3
temperature. The values range from 20 to 75.
ASST Fan 1-3 Max. Duty Cycle (%) [100]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum Assistant Fan 1-3 duty
cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature
reaches the upper limit, the Assistant Fan 1-3 will operate at the maximum
duty cycle.
ASST Fan 1-3 Middle Temperature [45]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle limit of the Assistant Fan 1-3
temperature. The values range from 20 to 75.
ASST Fan 1-3 Middle. Duty Cycle (%) [60]
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum Assistant Fan 1-3 duty
cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature
reaches the upper limit, the Assistant Fan 1-3 will operate at the maximum
duty cycle.