HARDCANO 12 SE

Intelligent FAN Control System

P/N:A2349

User's Manual
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Content

Part I - Introduction
1 Overview 2 Components check 3 Key Introduction 4 Display Introduction 5 Connectors P.1 P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4

Part II - Installation

1 How To Install In Case 2 Fan control function 2.1 Power Connector 2.2 Fan connectors 2.3 How to install the connectors 2.3.1 Fan connector with RPM signal wire ( 1 ) With 3 pin connector
2.3.2 Fan connector without RPM signal wire 2.4 How to read fan speed 3 Temperature detect function 3.1 Thermal sensor 3.2 How to attach the thermal sensor 3.3 How to read temperature 4 Alarm function 4.1 How to set the Alarm temperature 5 Auto and Manual Mode 5.1 How to distinguish Auto/Manual mode 5.2 How to set the mode P.12 P.12 P.13 P.14

P.6 P.7

Part I

Introduction

P.9 P.10
( 2 ) With 4 pin connector and RPM signal wire P.8

Part III - Q & A

Q&A P.18

1 ) Overview

Thank you for purchasing Thermaltake's latest Intelligent Thermal Management System: Hardcano 12 SE. Today ' Personal Computer is much more powerful and robust; therefore, manufacturers turn to thermal solution that pushes more air and dissipates heat more effectively. Cluster of high speed fans inside a chassis can create undesired noises. Hardcano 12 SE is designed to efficiently address this issue by focusing on components that are generating the most noise and in the same time simply the entire process. Hardcano 12 SE can deliver functions that none others have even attempted. It has 4 channel of fan speed controller that enables users to manually adjust each fan unit individually or switch it to auto mode that allows the module to adjust fan speed automatically according to temperature status. At a touch of a button, Hardcano 12 SE can deliver fan speed, temperature and alarm status for each of the 4 locations in real-time. Traditional VR knobs have been replaced with more reliable Precision Electronic Buttons. The whole module is the size of a regular CD-ROM drive with stylish and futuristic front bezel design to give any computer a high-tech appeal.

3 ) Key Introduction 9

Function
While operating in Manual Mode, each time "+" button is pressed, the corresponding fan will increase by ~3.125% of its maximum speed. (This function is disabled while operating in Automatic Mode.)
To toggle between Automatic and Manual Mode (Default: Automatic) While operating in Manual Mode, each time "-"button is pressed, the corresponding fan will decrease by ~3.125% of its maximum speed. (This function is disabled while operating in Automatic) Mode. **Minimum fan speed is 50% of its maximum speed) To toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit display mode. (Default: Celsius) To display Fan Speed, Temperature and Alarm setting corresponding toFAN1/T1. (FAN1/T1 is the default after each computer restart) To set the threshold at which alarm will sound to notify users about high temperature. O O O O O *Default: 60 C. ** Preset Values: 40 C , 50 C , 60 C , 70 C 104 OF, 122 OF, 140 OF, 158 OF To display Fan Speed, Temperature and Alarm setting corresponding to FAN2/T2. To display Fan Speed, Temperature and Alarm setting corresponding to FAN3/T3. To display Fan Speed, Temperature and Alarm setting corresponding to FAN4/T4.

2 ) Components Check 5

HARDCANO 12 SE Accessory Pack x 2

Fan1/T1

Fan2/T2 Fan3/T3 Fan4/T4
4 sets of temperature probe4 sets of fan speed control wire x 1
3 pin to 4 pin adaptor x 1

4 ) Display Introduction

5 ) Connectors
Inclusion: 3pin connector X4 thermal probe X4 4pin connector X1
Connectors: 4pin connector X1

For power supply

Connectors: Fan controller X4

Example

For CPU fan

No. 1 2

Description Displays the current mode which the module is operating under: Auto (Automatic) / Manual
For VGA fan For case fan For power supply fan

Mode State

Temperature Displays current temperature Shows the current temperature monitoring location. (Regardless of its current monitoring location, when one of the threshold temperature is reached, module will sound and its backlight will flash to alarm user.)
T4 Connectors: thermal probe X4

For CPU cooler

For VGA cooler
Shows the current fan speed monitoring location. (Regardless of its currently monitoring location, Fan1~Fan4 when one of the fan stops operating, LCD will display "0000rpm" and buzzer will sound to alarm user.)

For case environment

XXXXRPM
Displays fan RPM. (Round Per Minute.)
Alarm temp. Displays the current temperature alarm threshold.
Connect H12 Control Connector 3 pin to 4 pin adaptor X1 +12V +5V 4pin Power Connector Fan Control Connector

Installation

1 ) How to install in case.
Multiple pre-drilled mounting holes to accommodate various 5.25" drive depth.
Application for all kinds case installation:

Part II Installation

Example:
2 ) Fan control function 2.1 Power Connector Note:Strongly recommended connecting the power connector to the PSU directly.

Power Cable

Power Socket
Connect to HARDCANO 12 SE

Connect to PSU

Connecting Fans

2.2 Fan Connectors

Fan Control Wire X 4
Above application shows Fan1 Fan Control Cable connected to the most common fan connector. This setup will allow Hardcano 12 to adjust fan speed and receive RPM signal as well.(please refer Q&A Q5 )
( 2 ) With 4 pin connector and RPM signal wire 2.3 How to install the connectors
Black Ground Red +12V Yellow Signal RPM
2.3.1 Fan connector with RPM signal wire ( 1 ) With 3 pin connector
Example: Fan4 Fan3 Fan2 Fan1

Fan1 Fan2 Fan3 Fan4

Some fan unit may be using +12V +5V 4pin connector. In order for Hardcano 12 module to control, you'll need to utilize this included adaptor.

With 3 pin connector

PCB Fan Connector

Fan Monitor Connector

Controller connection figure

CPU Fan

Application: Each set of Fan Control Cable is labeled as followed: Fan1/Fan2/Fan3/Fan4 Each can be connected to 3pin fan connector.

Adaptor(3 pin to 4 pin)

4 pin connector
2.3.2 Fan connector without RPM signal wire
2.4 How to read fan speed
Select the Fan you wish to adjust.
Fan connector without RPM signal wire

4 pin connector Fan2/T2

A few variations of fan does not provide RPM signal. In such cases, Hardcano 12 module can only control the Fan's speed but not monitor its RPM.

Fan3/T3

Fan4/T4

Case Fan

VGA card cooler

Fan connectors

3 ) Temperature detect function
Press "+"button to increase fan speed. (Maximum speed varies from each different fan unit.)

3.1 Thermal sensor

Thermal Sensor X 4 3.2 How to attach the thermal sensor
Press on "-" to decrease fan speed. (Minimum speed is 50% of the fan's maximum speed.) Application: Hardcano 12 includes 4 sets of Thermal Probe. Attach each Thermal Probe to different heat sources with the included thermal tape.

T4 T3 T2 T1

Thermal Sensor Connection Figure
4 ) Alarm function 4.1 How to set the Alarm temperature
Choose the parameter you wish to configure the alarm setting for.
CPU cooler detect CPU temp

VGA card cooler detect VGA temp.

Example T1 :

Power supply CPU fan detect PSU temp detect case environment temp.
CAUTION: Avoid excessive pressure to the sensor
3.3 How to read temperature
Press the "Alarm" button repeatedly until your desired temperature is shown on the LCD. (Default: 60OC )
EX. This display shows Alarm temp. 60OC at FAN/T1

5 ) Auto and Manual Mode

5.1 How to distinguish Auto/Manual mode
While the computer is idling or under minor workload, it is workload, recommended to switch operating mode to Automatic to minimize the overall noise level.
Manual Mode (when you are using the computer or the system workload is heavy ) While operating under Manual Mode, users may adjust the fan speed manually by pressing on "+" button to increase or "-" button to decrease.
Auto. Mode (when you away from the computer or the system workload is minor )
Each fan's speed will be automatically adjusted according to each preset location's temperature. Following chart represents the approximate speed at which fan will be operating under at different temperature.
"+" KEY: Increase fan speed by 3.125% of its maximum RPM. Maximum RPM will vary from different fan units. "-" KEY: Decrease fan speed by 3.125% of its maximum RPM. Lowest RPM is 50% of its maximum RPM.

5.2 How to set the mode

(Environment Temp.)

(Alarm setting Temp.)

Q&A
Q1:The Hardcano 12 Module does not come on after system is Powered? Ans: Please make sure the main power connector is connected to Power Supply.

Part III Q&A

Make sure all connectors are connected securely.
Q2: LCD does not display temperature? Ans:1.Make sure its corresponding Thermal Probe is attached correctly to the component you wish to monitor. 2. Examine the Thermal Probe to see if there is any cut or Discontinuity! Q3: LCD does not display fan RPM? Ans:1.Make sure the cables are connected securely. 2.Verify the fan unit you are controlling & monitoring has RPM signal capability. Majority of the 3 wire fan have RPM signal capability, while 2 wire fans do not.
Q4: Hardcano 12 unit is unable to adjust fan speed? Ans: A portion of fan unit have built in fan speed control. To allow Hardcano 12 to take control, certain steps need to be Performed. ie. Insert jumper.
Fan Failure Display In the event of a failure, Hardcano 12 unit will sound off alarm and LCD will have the following RPM display: 0000.

Test Drive Report for Abit RX300SE-PCIE Guarding the Low-End PCIe Front Line
Abit RX300SE-PCIE There isnt too much thats flashy about the Abit RX300SE-PCIEs packaging, making it easy to determine that the card is certainly made for low-end application. Small as it may be, there is no lack of content to be found inside. In it is a manual, driver disc, S-Video cable, S-Video to Composite adapter cable, DVI to D-Sub adapter. The cables are translucent so the visual effect is pretty nice.
Abit RX300SE-PCIE and accessories Adopting a low-profile PCB, the Abit RX300SE-PCIE is a cost saving design. On it is a tiny cooler fan over a rectangular heatsink that looks to be covering both the VPU and the graphics memory, but that isnt the truth because two graphics memory chips are located on the other side of the card unprotected.
Front side of the Abit RX300SE-PCIE
Rear of the Abit RX300SE-PCIE Like the X300, the X300 SE operates at 325MHz.
RADEON X300 SE VPU 5ns Samsung memory makes for a maximum of 400MHz memory clock, and that is what we see here. There are 4 (2 front, 2 back) of them for the maximum of 128MB and a 64bit memory
interface. The 64bit memory interface is the primary difference to the X300 graphics card, which has a 128bit interface.
Samsung 5ns TSOPII memory chip There usually arent any problems including a set of D-Sub, S-Video out, and DVI-I interfaces on a common full-sized video card, but the low profile Abit PCB does make it a bit more difficult. Undeterred, Abit uses a data cable to connect the PCB to the D-Sub interface.
L to R: D-Sub, S-Video out, DVI-I System setup: Test Platform CPU Motherboard Memory HDD Display PSU Optical Drive Intel P(2.8G,1MB L2,800MHz FSB) ASUS P5GD2 Premium (Intel 915P) A-DATA DDR512MB x2 Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 160GB SATA Viewsonic P95f+ Century Star 500W Liteon 52X CDROM
Abit RX300SE-PCIE Graphics cards in test RADEON X600 Pro (256MB) RADEON X300 (128MB) Software OS DirectX Intel INF Graphics drivers Windows XP Pro + SP1a 9.0c 6.0.1.1002 NVIDIA Forceware v66.93 ATI Catalyst 4.12 (v6.14.10.6497)
The detailed specifications for RADEON X300 SE, RADEON X300, RADEON X600 Pro are listed below:
RADEON X600 Pro Core Frequency Memory Frequency Memory Type Bit-width Bandwidth RAMDAC Pixel Shader Piplines Pixel Shader Ver. Vertex Shader Piplines Vertex Shader Ver. 2.0 400MHz 600MHz DDR 128-bit 9.6GB/s 400mHzx2.0 2
RADEON X300 SE 325MHz 400MHz DDR 64-bit 3.2GB/s 400MHzx2.0 2
RADEON X300 325MHz 400MHz DDR 128-bit 6.4GB/s 400mzx2.0 2
Overclocking There very little potential to be found in this card. The highest we were able to take the core and memory up to was 390MHz and 420MHz respectively, which is as good as not having done anything. Temperature Testing We used the ThermalTake HardCano 12 custom temperature and fan speed test kit to establish how much punishment the Abit RX300 SE PCIE can take, with testing done under idle, heavy loading, and OC + heavy loading conditions, with temperatures taken at the point of the heatsink closest to the GPU and at the memory at room temperature of 20C/68F.

Temperature (Room:20oC)

Heavy Loading

OC + Heavy Loading

44.5 Memory 31 43

36.5 Heatsink 25.5 34

Compared to some X300 vide cards that rely solely on a heatsink for heat dissipation, the fan-cooled Abit RX300SE runs a fair bit cooler. As the overclocking envelope is very small, there is really no need to worry about the temperatures. Performance Tests Abit RX300 SE PCIE (325/400) 3DMark03 1024x768,NoAA,NoAF 3DMark05 1024x768,NoAA,NoAF AquaMark3 Advanced Measurement 1024x768,NoAA,NoAF, Very High Far Cry Volcano 1024x768,NoAA,NoAF, Max Detail Counter Strike: Source Video Stress Test 37.6 39.7 48.7 63.2 15.7 16.9 21.3 32.8 18.4 19.9 24.2 30.Abit RX300 SE PCIE Overclocked (385/420) 3471 Radeon X300 Radeon X600 Pro

1024x768,NoAA,NoAF Half Life 2 1024x768,NoAA,NoAF Quake III Demo1 1024x768,NoAA,NoAF Highest Quality Doom3 Demo1 1024x768,NoAA,NoAF High Quality Closing Comments Through a narrowing of the memory interface, ATI has succeeded in creating a graphics card for PCIe applications lower than the X300. On average, Abit RX300 SE-PCIE is about 25% behind the X300 in performance terms. It is very affordable, however, and will definitely go some way towards helping more people jump on the PCIe bandwagon. It will probably be pretty popular with the OEM market as well. 13.18.8 24.5 104.168.7 224.3 50.4 51.7 52.5 67.3