7.2 Wall Monitor (Optional)
The
optional Wall Monitor software application enables you to monitor the temperatures and voltages of the following
system components:
•
Backplanes
•
Capture Cards
•
SQX Cards
•
Motherboard
•
CPU Cores
•
Graphics Cards
Should any overheating or voltage surge be imminent within the system, the Wall Monitor application will alert the user
via a pre-configured alarm.
When running, the Wall Monitor application can display a transparent floating icon which can be placed anywhere on
the desktop.
Cursor tooltips are available throughout the application offering information and advice. Hover the cursor over differ
-
ent areas of the application to reveal the tooltips. The application also has a help file to assist you, click on any help
button or press F1 on your keyboard to access the help files.
Software
Wall Monitor Icon
Left click the centre of the
icon to open the application
or right click to display the
application menu.
Left click and hold on the
border of the icon to move
it around the desktop.
7.3.1 Monitoring System Components
Each of the system components listed above have built in temperature and/or voltage sensors which enables the Wall
Monitor application to display any increase or decrease in voltage and temperature. The
temperature and voltage
ranges are graded as follows:
Green = Normal operating conditions
Amber = An indication that voltages or temperatures are operating outside of normal thresholds and if configured
and alarm will activate.
Red = Indicates that the voltages or temperatures have exceeded the acceptable working thresholds and a system
shutdown is imminent.
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