ASUS UEFI BIOS

Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.

Items of Monitor Menu

The items of Monitor menu are

• Temperature Monitor
• Fan Speed Monitor
• Voltage and Current Monitor
• Q-Fan Configuration
• Chassis Intrusion Detection Support
• CPU Temperature LED Switch

Temperature

CPU Temperature, MotherBoard Temperature, PCH Temperature, T_Sensor Temperature, EXT_Sensor 1/2/3 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] or [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

Fan Speed

CPU Fan Speed, CPU Optional Fan Speed, Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed, Extension Fan 1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [Monitor] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis and extension fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

Voltage

CPU Core Voltage, CPU Graphics Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage, PCH Core Voltage, CPU System Agent Voltage, CPU VCCIO Voltage, DRAM Voltage, CPU Standby Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item.

Q-Fan Configuration

The subitems in this menu allows you to configure the Q-Fan features.

Qfan Tuning

Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan.

CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]

[Auto] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control for 4-pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan.

CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM]

This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600RPM]

CPU Fan Profile [Standard]

This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.

Remarks

The following items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].

CPU Upper Temperature [70]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 25ºC to 75ºC.

CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

CPU Middle Temperature [25]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to set the value for CPU Middle Temperature. The range of the values depends on the CPU installed.

CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle.

CPU Lower Temperature [25]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU fan’s lower temperature. The values range from 0°C to 75°C.

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.

Chassis Fan(s) Configuration

The subitems in this menu allows you to configure the chassis Q-Fan features.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control [Auto]

[Auto]Detect the type of chassis fan installed and automatically switch the control modes. [PWM mode]Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for the 4-pin chassis fan. [DC mode]Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in DC mode for the 3-pin chassis fan. [Disabled]Disables the chassis Q-Fan control feature.

Remarks

The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control to [Auto], [PWM Mode], or [DC Mode].

Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU]

This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [Motherboard]

Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]

This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile [Standard]

This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard]Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent]Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo]Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual]Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile to [Manual].

Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 0°C to 75°C.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Temperature [45]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the chassis fans’ lower temperature. The values range from 0°C to 75°C.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the chassis fan operates at the minimum duty cycle.

Ext. Fan(s) Configuration

The subitems in this menu allows you to configure the extension Q-Fan features.

Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode]

[PWM mode] Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for the 4-pin chassis fan. [DC mode] Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in DC mode for the 3-pin chassis fan. [Disabled] Disables the chassis Q-Fan control feature.

Remarks

The following items appear only when you set the Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode].

Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Source [CPU]

This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [PCH] [T_Sensor] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3]

Extension Fan 1/2/3 Speed Low Limit [300 RPM]

This item allows you to disable or set the extension fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

Extension Fan 1/2/3 Profile [Standard]

This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the extension fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the extension fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet extension fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum extension fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.

Remarks

The following items appear only when you set Extension Fan 1/2/3 Profile to [Manual].

Extension Fan 1/2/3 Upper Temperature [70]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the extension fan temperature. The values range from 20°C to 75°C.

Extension Fan 1/2/3 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum extension fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the extension fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

Extension Fan 1/2/3 Middle Temperature [45]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to set the value for Extension Fan Middle Temperature.

Extension Fan 1/2/3 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the extension fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%.

Extension Fan 1/2/3 Lower Temperature [40]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the extension fans’ lower temperature. The values range from 0°C to 75°C. E

xtension Fan 1/2/3 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum extension fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the extension fan operates at the minimum duty cycle.

Allow Fan Stop [Disabled]

Allows the fan to run at 0% duty cycle when the temperature of the source is dropped below the lower temperature.

AIO PUMP Control [Disabled]

The subitems in this menu allows you to configure the AIO PUMP Control settings. [PWM mode]Enables the Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for the 4-pin AIO pump fan. [DC mode]Enables the Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for the 3-pin AIO pump fan. [Disabled]Disables the Q-Fan control feature.

Remarks

The following items appear only when you set the AIO PUMP Control to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode].

AIO PUMP Upper Temperature [70]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the AIO pump fan temperature. The values range from 25ºC to 75ºC.

AIO PUMP Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum AIO pump fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the AIO pump fan temperature reaches the upper limit, the AIO pump fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.

AIO PUMP Middle Temperature [25]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to set the value for AIO pump fan’s middle temperature. The range of the values depends on the AIO pump installed.

AIO PUMP Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the AIO pump fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the AIO pump temperature reaches the upper limit, the AIO pump fan operates at the maximum duty cycle.

AIO PUMP Lower Temperature [20]

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the AIO pump fan’s lower temperature. The values range from 20°C to 75°C.

AIO PUMP Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum AIO pump fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the AIO pump fan temperature is under the lower limit, the AIO pump fan operates at the minimum duty cycle.

Sources and References

• https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/STRIX_B250F_GAMING/E12497_STRIX_B250F-GAMING_BIOS_UM_web_only_20170706.pdf
• https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/ROG_STRIX_Z390-I_GAMING/E14477_ROG_STRIX_Z390-I_GAMING_UM_WEB.pdf