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In article <MPG.1c1c9162e9b224569896a1@news-server.nycap.rr.com>, WhoKnows
<funnel@!REMOVE-THIS!berkshire.rr.com> wrote:
> I just got a new rig with an ASUS A8V deluxe. I'm trying to figure out=20
> how this cool and quiet thing works. I loaded the drivers, set the=20
> power settings and I'm running the C&Q app, but I don't see any fan=20
> slowdown after the PC is idle. Can someone give me a hint?
>
> Thanks,
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> Thermaltake 3000BNA Black case w/450W PS
> ASUS A8V deluxe
> Athlon 64 3500+ socket 939
> 1GB (x2 512MB) Dual Channel PC-3200 DDR 400 Kingston RAM=20
> Radeon X800 XT 256MB AGP
> Creative Sound Blaster=AE Audigy=AE 2 ZS
> 160GB MAXTOR=AE 7200 RPM SATA w/8MB Cache
> 160GB WD 7200 RPM IDE w/8MB Cache
> Sony DWD22A 16x DVD+/-RW Double Layer
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> check it out at http://www.widowpc.com/
What happens when you enable Q-fan, then leave the computer
sitting idle in the desktop ? The room should get very
very quiet
The fan can even stop, because Q-fan triggers
at 50C, and if you have a decent sized heatsink on the
processor, there can be enough passive cooling from that,
to keep the die temp slightly below 50C. It is OK for the
CPU fan to stop - if you fire up Prime95 or other burn-in
software, the fan will start right up again.
Have you followed the instructions for installing CNQ ?
This is from the readme file included with the amd_cnq_driver.zip
file from the Asus download page for the A8V.
"Cool'n'Quiet Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD's Cool'n'Quiet(tm) Technology
that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage
and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs.
To enable Cool'n'Quiet technology:
1.Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the Delete key
during the Power On Self-Tests (POST).
2.In the Advanced -> CPU Configuration -> AMD CPU Cool'n'Quiet
Configuration menu, select the item Cool'n'Quiet and set it to
Enabled.
3.In the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set it
to Yes.
4.Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.
If you are using Windows 2000/XP operating system:
1.From the Windows 2000/XP operating system, click the Start
button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.
2.Switch to Classic View.
3.Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select
the Screen Saver tab.
4.Click the Power... button. The following dialog box appears.
5.From the Power schemes combo list box,
select Minimal Power Management.
6.Click OK to implement settings.
NOTE: Make sure to install the Cool'n'Quiet driver and application
when using this feature.
If you are using Windows 98SE/ME operating system:
1.From the Windows 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start
button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.
2.Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select
the Screen Saver tab.
3.From the Energy saving features of monitor group, click the
Settings... button.
4.From the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the AMD's
Cool'n'Quiet(tm) Technology tab.
5.Click the Performance combo list box, to select desired mode.
Automatic mode is the recommended setting.
6.Click OK to implement settings."
After the driver is installed, then you can use the Asus dashboard,
to review what is happening. If you are using the latest versions
of driver and dashboard software, everything should work.
HTH,
Paul
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