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User and installation manual
User and installation manual
User and installation manual
User and installation manual
All information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
© 2018-2020
QUADRO
Current as of December 2020
All rights reserved.
Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG
Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen
QUADRO
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  • Page 1 DEUTSCH: SEITE 26 Current as of December 2020 All information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. All rights reserved. © 2018-2020 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 1 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    9.1. Hardware temperature sensor .............14 9.2. Hardware flow sensor..............14 9.3. Software sensors.................14 10. Fan configuration..............15 10.1. Fan mode power preset.............15 10.2. Fan mode temperature set point..........15 - 2 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2018-2020 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 3 16.7. Updates and update service............23 17. Technical details and care instructions........24 17.1. Technical details...............24 17.2. Care instructions...............25 17.3. Waste disposal.................25 17.4. Contact Aqua Computer............25 © 2018-2020 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 3 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 4: Preface

    The QUADRO controller can be installed inside the PC case using the supplied screws and nuts. In order to access the mounting holes, bend the rubber insulation away from the top cover of the QUADRO controller and remove the top cover. Reinstall the top cover afterwards.
  • Page 5: Electrical Connections

    Make sure that the electric connectors do not have contact to metal parts or other electronic devices inside the PC case, otherwise malfunctions or destruction of the QUADRO unit or other devices may occur! 5. 5. 5. 5. Electrical connections...
  • Page 6: Connector "Usb

    Connector “aquabus” 5.5. 5.5. Connector “aquabus” Connector “aquabus” Connector for communication with other Aqua Computer devices. USB and aquabus interface can be used at the same time. Pin assignment: Pin 1 GND Pin 2 aquabus SDA Pin 3 aquabus SCL...
  • Page 7: Connector For Temperature Sensors

    Installation of the aquasuite software For configuration and monitoring of our products with USB interface, the aqua- suite software is available for download from our website www.aqua-computer.de. © 2018-2020 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 7 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    This symbol indicates that communication with this device is not possible at the moment. Check USB connection and power supply of the device if necessary. - 8 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2018-2020 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 9: Overview Pages (Aquasuite)

    The new element will be displayed in the upper left corner and the configuration window is displayed. Configure the element as described in the next chapters. © 2018-2020 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 9 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 10: Editing Existing Elements

    To do so, add an “User defined” element to an overview page. Switch to the “Display” tab in following dialog box, select the type of element to be - 10 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2018-2020 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 11: Export And Import Of Overview

    This includes data from connected USB devices as well as hardware data supplied by the Aqua Computer background service. Displayed data may be filtered using the text box next to the magnifier icon, a chart shows the develop- ment over a maximum of ten minutes.
  • Page 12: Log Settings

    QUADRO In contrast, the “Data log” may be used to selectively and permanently store data from all connected Aqua Computer devices and hardware data supplied by the background service. Logged data can then be analyzed by creating charts or be exported to files.
  • Page 13: Manual Data Export

    You may then add the data sources to log by clicking the plus symbol in the “Data sources” window section. You may add an © 2018-2020 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 13 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 14: Sensor Configuration

    Hardware flow sensor Hardware flow sensor The fifth sensor in the list represents the flow sensor input of the QUADRO. Cali- bration values for sensors sold by Aqua Computer can conveniently be selected from a drop-down list. Select the appropriate entry for the flow sensor connected to the QUADRO.
  • Page 15: Fan Configuration

    Fan configuration Fan configuration Select “Fan” from the device list below the “QUADRO” entry. All avail- able fan outputs will be displayed in the upper region of the page. Click on any element to display and edit the configuration for this fan output.
  • Page 16: Fan Mode Curve Controller

    (box checked). Set minimum power to a value at which the connected fan reliably starts up. - 16 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2018-2020 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 17: Fan Behavior With Aquabus Connection To An Aquaero

    All settings in the QUADRO regarding fan function will be ignored. Only if aquabus is disconnect- ed, the settings in the QUADRO will be used for controlling the fan output again. 11. RGBpx configuration...
  • Page 18: Duplicate Led Controllers

    Special features of the graphics card driver like “NVIDIA Surround” or “AMD Eyefinity” must be disabled. AMBIENTpx is not available while “NVIDIA G-Sync” is active. ● - 18 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2018-2020 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 19: Profiles

    The profile management can be used to to save four configurations as profiles and activate them manually or automatically. Profile management is a software feature of the aquasuite and requires a USB connection to the QUADRO. 12.1. 12.1. 12.1.
  • Page 20: Firmware Update

    USB connection to con- nected devices that feature software sensors. The following (very simple) example calculates the average out of two tempera- tures: - 20 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2018-2020 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 21: Global Profiles

    Click the entry “aquasuite web” to publish data on the internet or import data from the internet. The server for this service is operated by Aqua Computer and provid- ed for use with the aquasuite, without warranty for error free operation or perma- nent availability.
  • Page 22: Data Access

    Data import Data import To import a data set from the Aqua Computer server, the “access key” of the data set is required. The access key can be found in the aquasuite on the computer providing the data in the “Data access” section.
  • Page 23: Language

    Service administration Service administration The background service configures special USB settings for all connected Aqua Computer devices, provides hardware data, software sensors, pro- file management and aquasuite web and should therefore always be ac- tive. The hardware monitoring features of the background service can be disabled for specific categories if errors occur.
  • Page 24: Technical Details And Care Instructions

    “Register key” button, the update service period is permanently assigned to the selected device and stored on the Aqua Computer update server. The key will not have to be re-entered after re-installation of the software or transfer of the de- vice to another computer, but transferring the update service period to another de- vice is not possible.
  • Page 25: Care Instructions

    24/7. To get in direct contact with our customer support team, we offer several options: Email: support@aqua-computer.de Postal address: Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG Gelliehäuser Str. 1 37130 Gleichen Germany Tel: +49 (0) 5508 9749290 (9-16 h CET, German and English language) ©...

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