Asus M5A88-M - Manual (Page 94)

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support
Chapter 4
4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert
Asus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient
temperature and your PC’s system loading. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of
CPU fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool system environment.
Launching Fan Xpert
After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double-
clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite
main window.
Using Fan Xpert
Fan profiles
• Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function.
• Performance: This mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best
cooling effect
• Optimal: This mode adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature.
• Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation.
• Manual: This mode allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation.
Displays the current CPU/MB temperature and the fan speeds
Click to cancel
the settings and
exit the Fan Xpert
utility
Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile
Click to apply the settings