User manual ASUS P7F-M

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Click the Default button to load optimum values for stable performance. Temperature Alarm Settings · · Fan Alarm Settings · · 25 e3325_vga sw_0829. indb 25 2007. 8. 29 11:33:58 AM 2. Click Apply to apply settings or click OK to save settings and exit. Click Cancel to discard changes and exit. For graphics cards with a monitor IC supporting GPU temperature monitoring only, ASUS SmartDoctor only provides the overclocking and fan control functions. 3. 8. 3 1. Fan Control To change the fan control settings: Click the Fan Control tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. 2. Click the option buttons to select fan control feature. The fan control has three features: Manual mode, SmartCooling, and Auto Fan Control. Manual mode - To manually change the fan speed by adjusting the slider of each temperature mode. Enable Smartcooling - SmartDoctor will automatically adjust the fan speed according to the GPU temperature. For example, if the GPU temperature rises over 60 degrees Celsius, SmartDoctor will raise the fan speed to the fastest level to cool the GPU. Move the slider to adjust the temperature for fan speeds or click Default to load optimum settings. Auto Fan Control - SmartDoctor automatically adjusts the fan speeds for optimum performance. The Fan Control tab is not displayed if your graphics card does not support the Fan Speed Control feature. 4. Click Apply to apply settings or click OK to save settings and exit. Click Cancel to exit and discard changes. 26 e3325_vga sw_0829. indb 26 2007. 8. 29 11:33:58 AM Manual mode In manual mode, you can set the fan speed at a fixed rate. Using the fan power level slider to adjust the fan speed. Setting the power level to 100% means that the fan will run at full speed, while 0% will stop the fan. Only V9180 series or newer models support this feature. When the HyperDrive is enabled, you can enable the Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate and move the slider to adjust the frequency. Click Default to load optimum settings. 5. Click Apply to apply settings or click OK to save settings and exit. Click Cancel discard changes and exit. Manual Overclocking rate for HyperDrive Follow the steps below to set the engine Overclocking rate for HyperDrive: 31 e3325_vga sw_0829. indb 31 2007. 8. 29 11:34:01 AM ASUS do not provide any warranty or support for the damages caused by improper using of this feature. 1. Click to enable "Enable Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate", then SmartDoctor displays "Manual OverClocking Rate for HyperDrive" warning message. 2. 3. Click OK button on the warning message. Adjust "Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate" slider to obtain desired clock value. 32 e3325_vga sw_0829. indb 32 2007. 8. 29 11:34:02 AM 4. Click OK button. If you disable "enable Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate" box, the engine Overclocking rate for HyperDrive is set to the default value. The default value for each ASUS graphics cards is different. 3. 9 Abnormal Events There are three type of abnormal events : unstable voltages, temperature overheat, and fan malfunction. When ASUS SmartDoctor detects an abnormal event, it will display a warning message on the upper-left side of the dialog box. If you want ASUS SmartDoctor to inform you of abnormal events, enable the alarm settings in the monitor page. You can check the Enable Overheat protection or Disable Warning When Running 3D games in the setting page to facilitate abnormal event notification. 33 e3325_vga sw_0829. indb 33 2007. 8. 29 11:34:03 AM 3. 10 The information tab displays the Model name, Chip Name, Memory Size, BIOS etc. information of your graphics. Information The information page can not be displayed with some graphic cards. 3. 11 Terminology Overheat Protection Overheat protection is an emergency mechanism that protect your graphics cards whenever an overheat or fan malfunction is detected. Also, ASUS SmartDoctor smartly cools down the graphic chip by decreasing the core clock to prevent further temperature increase. SmartCooling SmartCooling automatically adjusts the fan speed according to the GPU temperature. With this feature, you can define the SmartDoctor temperature threshold. [. . . ] Please select "Allow this program to use Skype", and then click OK. If you select "Do not allow this program to use Skype", VideoSecurity will be blocked from hosting Skype. 52 e3325_vga sw_0829. indb 52 2007. 8. 29 11:34:17 AM Video settings of Skype need to be configured, and please check the steps as followings: 1. Click [Tools] tab and select [Options. . . ]. Click "Video" in the left part. 4. [. . . ]