CHM-01 COMPUTER HEALTH MONITOR

USER MANUAL
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specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual
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the product, the software, personal computers or peripheral devices.

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Features
 Suitable for the standard 5.25'' front bay of any desktop PC
 LCD display with adjustable backlight
 Indication of fan speed, date and time, temperature and hard disk
status
 Measures the temperature inside computer case or CPU temperature
 Overheating sound alarm
 Adjusts cooling fan speed according to the temperature

Specifications
 Backlight: red, green, blue, purple, white
 Temperature modes: Celsius or Fahrenheit
 Temperature alarm level setting
 Fan speed control: low (2000 RPM), middle (3000 RPM), high (4000
RPM)
 Buttons: RESET, MODE, SET, C/F (Celsius / Fahrenheit)
 Dimensions: 148 x 42 x 68 mm
 Net weight: 0.1 kg

Package Contents
 Control unit
 Power cable
 Thermo-sensor cable

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 HDD cable
 User manual
Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Gembird® CHM-01 Computer health monitor!

This manual will help you install and use it properly.

Installation

1. Before installation make sure that your PC is turned off. Please,

disconnect the power cord from the computer power supply.

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2. PCB of CHM-01 looks as shown on the picture below:

HDD activity and 4 Pin Beeper

temperature Fan
power connector
sensor connector Battery
(for saving time
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Please connect CHM-01 with the computer using supplied cables as

shown on the pictures below.

Power cable To PSU power

connector

  To CHM-01
4-pin power
4黄
3黑
2黑
1红

connector
To power socket
of 5,25” device

Fan cable
1黑 1黑
2红 2红
3黄 3黄

To 3-pin
To CHM-01
3-pin fan
  connector of the
cooling fan to be
connector
controlled

Note: please use 4 to 3 pin adapter (included) if the cooling fan you
wish to control uses 4-pin power connector.

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HDD and Temperature sensor

To 2-pin HDD
 LED on the
motherboard
 1黑
2红
3红
4红
H. D. D. LE D 2黑
1红

To CHM-01

4-pin HDD Temperature
connector sensor

Temperature sensor should be placed on the CPU’s heat sink as shown

on the diagram below:

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Cooler

Heat compound

Stick the temperature

sensor here
CPU

CPU Socket

Warning: Make sure that the cooler fits CPU heat sink properly. In case of
any difficulties it is recommended to consult an experienced technician.

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After you have connected all the cables please install CHM-01 into the
5,25” bay of computer case using the cross screwdriver.

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Front view and operation

The CHM-01 screen is shown on the picture below:

1 3

RESET SET

MODE C/F

2 4

1) RESET button Push this button to return to the factory default

settings (date/time, fan speed etc).
2) MODE button This button is used for changing the backlight color
and to set/adjust the current date.

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To change the color of the backlight – press the MODE button and
release it within a short (less than 1 second) time. Every time you push this
button the background color will be changed: red  greed  blue 
purple  white.
To set the date please, follow the steps below:
a) Press MODE button and hold it for at least 1 second. The Day digits
will start flashing. Push and hold the MODE button again to select the
other fields: Day  Month  Year  Day…
b) To change the Day, Month or Year press C/F button several times
until you get the correct value.
If no button is pressed within 10 seconds then the chosen value will
stop blinking and will be saved in the memory.

3) SET button This button is used to set the time and temperature
alarm.
To set the time, please, follow the steps below:
a) Press and hold SET button for more than 1 second (but less than 3
seconds). The Hour digits will start flashing. Press the SET button and
release it within a short (less than 1 second) time. Every time you push this
button the other field will be selected: Hour  Minutes  Hour…

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b) To change the Hour or Minute press C/F button several times until
you get the correct value.
To set the temperature alarm – press and hold the SET button for at
least 3 seconds. The Temperature digits will start flashing. To adjust the
value – press C/F button as many times as it is necessary. The alarm will
be given if the temperature exceeds the specified value.
If no button is pressed within 10 seconds then the chosen value will
stop blinking and will be saved in the memory.

4) C/F button This button is used to change the temperature units

(Celsius or Fahrenheit).
Press this button and release it within a short time to change the
temperature units from Celsius to Fahrenheit and back.

This button is also used in combination with other buttons to change

different values (see the description of the other buttons above).

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Display overview
Temperature
Year

Day/
Month

Time

HDD activity Fan speed

Fan indicator is divided into 3 sections:

 Low (2,000 rpm),
 Middle (3,000 rpm),
 High (4,000 rpm)
Temperature indicator shows:
 Low (0…40C),
 Middle (41C …60C),
 High (61C and above)

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Replacing the battery

CHM-01 has an internal battery which allows it to keep the internal

settings and date/time when the computer is switched off. It is
recommended to replace the battery once a year; otherwise the internal
clock might become not accurate. Use the battery type CR2032 (3V) or
compatible for replacement.
To replace the battery, please, follow the steps below:
1. Turn the PC and all connected peripheral
devices off.
2. Open the computer cover and unscrew
the CHM-01.
3. Pull CHM-01 out.
4. With a medium flat-bladed screwdriver,
gently prize the battery out of its place. Note the
orientation of the “+” and “-” on the battery.
6. Install the new battery in the battery
compartment, orienting the “+” and “-” correctly.
7. Close the computer cover and switch it
on.

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Caution

 Read, keep and follow these instructions.

 Keep the product out of extreme heat and away from the sources
emitting heat, such as heaters, radiators, stoves etc
 Keep the product out of the rain and humid conditions to avoid
electric shock.
 Keep the product away from water. In order to avoid electric shock,
do not let the water to drip onto the device. Do not put the water
containing objects such as vases on top of the device. Do not put the
device near the water.
 Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
 Battery life is around 1 year. Use the battery CR2032, 3V.

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 Alarm buzzer will be heard when the temperature is over 60C

(unless a different value is specified).

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