Asus M2A74-AM - Manual (Page 54)

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]
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 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in
rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows
N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan control.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is set to [Disabled].
CPU Fan Ratio [60%]
Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system. Select a higher ratio
if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. Configuration
options: [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]
The following item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is set to [Enabled].
CPU Fan Profile [Optimal]
Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU 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]
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xxxxV] or [Ignored]
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.