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...BIOS-Setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.2 CPU-Konfiguration Die Werte in diesem Menü zeigen die vom BIOS automatisch erkannten CPUbezogene Informationen an. Cool 'n' Quiet [Disabled] Aktiviert oder ...TRRD 3 CLK Current TRC 17 CLK Asynchronous Latency :5ns Select Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.06 AGESA Version: 02.06.11 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ ...
...BIOS-Setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.2 CPU-Konfiguration Die Werte in diesem Menü zeigen die vom BIOS automatisch erkannten CPUbezogene Informationen an. Cool 'n' Quiet [Disabled] Aktiviert oder ...TRRD 3 CLK Current TRC 17 CLK Asynchronous Latency :5ns Select Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.06 AGESA Version: 02.06.11 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M2A-MVP specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M2A-MVP specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-...
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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 ...Master/Slave; SATA1-4 2-15 2.3.5 Storage Configuration 2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-23 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-26 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-27 2.5 Power menu 2-29...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 ...Master/Slave; SATA1-4 2-15 2.3.5 Storage Configuration 2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-23 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-26 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-27 2.5 Power menu 2-29...
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Profile ASUS MyLogo ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS C.P.R. (continued on the rear panel Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit PCI LAN controller VIA 6308P 1394a controller supports: - 1 x IEEE 1394a connector at mid-board - 1 x IEEE ... ��A�th�l�o�n™ 64 / Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- M2A-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire Storage/RAID Audio LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 ASUS special features Socket AM2 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports ...
Profile ASUS MyLogo ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS C.P.R. (continued on the rear panel Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit PCI LAN controller VIA 6308P 1394a controller supports: - 1 x IEEE 1394a connector at mid-board - 1 x IEEE ... ��A�th�l�o�n™ 64 / Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- M2A-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire Storage/RAID Audio LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 ASUS special features Socket AM2 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports ...
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M2A-MVP specifications summary Back panel I/O ports I�... x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector Front panel High Definition audio connector Chassis ...WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, and PXE Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications ...
M2A-MVP specifications summary Back panel I/O ports I�... x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector Front panel High Definition audio connector Chassis ...WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, and PXE Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications ...
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...65533;�m� operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-20 for a cool and quiet operating environment. Before you for buying an ASUS® M2A-MVP motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest... in the long line of the above items is based on 64-bit architecture. See page 1-9 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-MVP 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 ...
...65533;�m� operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-20 for a cool and quiet operating environment. Before you for buying an ASUS® M2A-MVP motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest... in the long line of the above items is based on 64-bit architecture. See page 1-9 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-MVP 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 ...
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... are plugged into the audio I /O interconnect technology that of data such as 3D gaming. See page 1-32 for details. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- PCI Express x1 also outperforms PCI interface with individually dedicated L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for 3D graphics and other... than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with its exceptional high bandwidth. See page 1-21 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb...
... are plugged into the audio I /O interconnect technology that of data such as 3D gaming. See page 1-32 for details. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- PCI Express x1 also outperforms PCI interface with individually dedicated L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for 3D graphics and other... than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with its exceptional high bandwidth. See page 1-21 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb...
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... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows users to overclocking. See page 2-3 for details. When the system...ASUS M2A-MVP 1- See page 2-32 for details ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS My Logo™ is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the motherboard...
... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows users to overclocking. See page 2-3 for details. When the system...ASUS M2A-MVP 1- See page 2-32 for details ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS My Logo™ is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the motherboard...
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...orientation. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- The CPU fits in completely. M2A-MVP M2A-MVP CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Make sure you use a CPU designed... Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. The AM2 socket has a different pinout ...
...orientation. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- The CPU fits in completely. M2A-MVP M2A-MVP CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Make sure you use a CPU designed... Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. The AM2 socket has a different pinout ...
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When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place.
When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place.
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... this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2A-MVP 1-11 CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed...
... this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2A-MVP 1-11 CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed...
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5. ASUS M2A-MVP 1-13 When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with the legacy 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2A-MVP M2A-MVP CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
5. ASUS M2A-MVP 1-13 When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with the legacy 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2A-MVP M2A-MVP CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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...Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2A-MVP M2A-MVP Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. For system failure ...
...Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2A-MVP M2A-MVP Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. For system failure ...
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...USB connectors that can connect to wake up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW910) Set these jumpers to +5V to additional USB ports. ASUS M2A-MVP 1-25 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. The USBPW5-8 ...a key on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2A-MVP M2A-MVP Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system ...
...USB connectors that can connect to wake up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW910) Set these jumpers to +5V to additional USB ports. ASUS M2A-MVP 1-25 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. The USBPW5-8 ...a key on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2A-MVP M2A-MVP Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system ...
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... CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. 6. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect one end of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ASUS M2A-MVP...
... CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. 6. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect one end of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ASUS M2A-MVP...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0111 Build Date : 10/25/06 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed : 1689MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size: 256MB Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2A-MVP 2-17
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0111 Build Date : 10/25/06 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed : 1689MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size: 256MB Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2A-MVP 2-17
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If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. EPP Memory The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the system.... of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the most demanding tasks. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Jumperfree Configuration...
If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. EPP Memory The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the system.... of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the most demanding tasks. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Jumperfree Configuration...
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... also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. Processor Voltage (VID) [Auto] This item is not configurable. CPU:ATI-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [x1 200 MHz] [x2 400 MHz] [x3 600 ...V] [1.50 V] HyperTransport Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.30V] [1.40V] [1.50V] CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIe Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MVP 2-19 Use the and keys to 400. Processor Frequency (FID) [Auto] This item is not configurable. ...
... also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. Processor Voltage (VID) [Auto] This item is not configurable. CPU:ATI-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [x1 200 MHz] [x2 400 MHz] [x3 600 ...V] [1.50 V] HyperTransport Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.30V] [1.40V] [1.50V] CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIe Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MVP 2-19 Use the and keys to 400. Processor Frequency (FID) [Auto] This item is not configurable. ...
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...!™ technology feature. Cool 'n' Quiet [Disabled] Enables or disables the Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology feature. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.06 AGESA Version: 02.06.11 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Revision...AMD Live! [Disabled] Memory Controller Enable/disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 ...
...!™ technology feature. Cool 'n' Quiet [Disabled] Enables or disables the Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology feature. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.06 AGESA Version: 02.06.11 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Revision...AMD Live! [Disabled] Memory Controller Enable/disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 ...
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ASUS M2A-MVP 2-31 RTC Alarm Time (HH:MM:SS) [12:30:30] To set the alarm time, use the , , or to select a field, and press the or key to make the selection. 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [27ºC/80ºF] MB Temperature [32ºC/89.5ºF] CPU Fan... [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Chasis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chasis fan speed in...
ASUS M2A-MVP 2-31 RTC Alarm Time (HH:MM:SS) [12:30:30] To set the alarm time, use the , , or to select a field, and press the or key to make the selection. 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [27ºC/80ºF] MB Temperature [32ºC/89.5ºF] CPU Fan... [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Chasis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chasis fan speed in...