HardMon User Guide

1. Introduction

HardMon is a lightweight yet powerful hardware monitoring application designed to provide real-time insights into your system's performance. It displays detailed information about your CPU, GPU, RAM, and HDD, including temperature, clock speeds, load percentages, and power consumption.

Key Features:

• Real-time monitoring of critical hardware components
• System tray widget for quick access to essential metrics
• Customizable interface (light/dark theme, font size)
• Export monitoring data for analysis
• Minimal resource usage

2. Installation & Launch

HardMon does not require installation. Simply:

1. Download the executable (HardMon.exe).
2. Run the program.
3. The main window will appear, displaying hardware information.

3. User Interface Overview

Main Window

The primary interface organizes hardware data in a tree view:

• System Information: Displays motherboard and BIOS details.
• CPU: Shows clock speeds, load, temperature, and power.
• GPU: Provides load, temperature, clock speeds, and memory usage.
• RAM: Displays usage (total, used, available).
• HDD/SSD: Shows temperature, usage, and throughput.

Toolbar & Menu Options

• File: Save monitoring data, exit.
• View: Toggle visibility of hardware components (CPU/GPU/RAM/HDD).
• Settings: Adjust theme (Light/Dark) and font size (Default/Medium/Large).
• Help: Access documentation, about, and support.

4. Using HardMon

Monitoring Hardware

1. Launch HardMon.
2. The application automatically detects and displays hardware metrics.
3. Expand nodes in the tree view to see detailed statistics.

Widget Mode

• Click "Show Widget" in the menu to display a compact overlay.
• Drag the widget to reposition it.
• Right-click to access options:
  • Always on top: Keeps the widget visible over other windows.
  • Opacity: Adjust transparency (100% or 95%).
  • Exit/Close: Hide the widget or quit HardMon.

Saving Data

1. Go to File → Save Monitoring Data.
2. Choose a location and save as a .txt file.

Customizing the Interface

• Theme: Toggle between Light and Dark mode.
• Font Size: Adjust text size (Default/Medium/Large).
• Component Visibility: Enable/disable CPU, GPU, RAM, or HDD sections.

5. Troubleshooting

No GPU Detected

• Ensure your GPU drivers are installed.
• Some integrated GPUs may not report all metrics.

High CPU Usage

• HardMon is optimized for low overhead, but if performance is impacted:
• Close unnecessary applications.
• Reduce the refresh rate (if configurable in future updates).

Widget Not Appearing

• Check if the widget is minimized to the system tray.
• Restart HardMon if the widget fails to load.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Does HardMon support all hardware?
A: HardMon works with most modern CPUs, GPUs, RAM, and storage devices. Some sensors may not be available on older hardware.

Q: Can I run HardMon at startup?
A: Currently, you must manually launch HardMon. Future updates may include a startup option.

Q: How do I report bugs or request features?
A: Contact the developer via email (arisohandriputra@gmail.com).

7. Support & Donations

HardMon is free to use. If you find it useful, consider supporting development:

• Donate: Help fund improvements (contact developer for details).
• Feedback: Share suggestions for new features.

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