Add support for Marvell AQtion 10Gbit network adapter temperature sensor ?

[Toddel]

Hi

Is it possible to add temperature sensor for Marvell AQtion 10Gbit network adapter in AIDA64 ?

This is the TP-Link TX-401 AQC107 with the latest fw from Marvell 3.1.121 and latest driver.

    Device Properties:
      Driver Description Marvell AQtion 10Gbit Network Adapter
      Driver Date 03.10.2025
      Driver Version 3.1.11.0
      Driver Provider Marvell
      INF File oem69.inf
      INF Section Atlantic10G
      Hardware ID PCI\VEN_1D6A&DEV_07B1&SUBSYS_00011D6A&REV_02
      Location Information PCI-buss 8, enhet 0, funksjon 0
      PCI Device Marvell FastLinQ Edge 10Gbit Network Adapter

Thanks

[BHSY]

Hi @Fiery

I recently installed a TP-Link TX401 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter and will soon upgrade to a new ISP modem and router that support 10 Gbps WAN and 10 Gbps LAN. I want to monitor its temperature, too. HWiNFO reports the card as a Marvell AQC113 FastLinQ Edge 1‑Gigabit Network Adapter, and my current driver version is 3.1.10.0. 

Thank you.

 

[Toddel]

On my TX401 box my card is marked as TX401(UN) Ver:1.0 - in HWiNFO it comes up as Marvell FastLinQ Edge 10Gbit Network Adapter.

I thought all TX-401 had the same chip - I guess you card is a TX-401 v2 or v2.6 with a newer chipset.

 

[BHSY]

2 hours ago, Toddel said:

On my TX401 box my card is marked as TX401(UN) Ver:1.0 - in HWiNFO it comes up as Marvell FastLinQ Edge 10Gbit Network Adapter.

I thought all TX-401 had the same chip - I guess you card is a TX-401 v2 or v2.6 with a newer chipset.

 

Hi @Toddel

Yes, I believe I’m using the newer chipset. I purchased and installed the card today. Because of regional differences, our TP-Link support site lists only two hardware versions: V1 and V2. I initially forgot to check the version label on the card itself. However, the box label shows “UN/2.0” (Universal 2.0), which confirms it is a V2 card.

The TP-Link website provides drivers only for Windows 10, so I checked Marvell’s official site for alternatives. I haven’t installed those drivers yet, as my current connection is working without issues. I plan to wait until my new ISP broadband plan is fully set up before making any changes.

From what I understand, maintaining temperatures around 40 °C during operation and up to 70 °C in storage helps ensure stable performance and prevents hardware damage. HWinfo only displays total download and speed metrics, but not temperature readings. That’s why I’m hoping AIDA64 will be able to detect and report the card’s temperature.
 

 

 

 

[Toddel]

When I choose the v2 card TP-Link site shows more drivers - on my v1 I use the latest Marvell driver so far without any problems.

 

 

On one card I attached a temperature sensor and placed it on a spare AUX sensor spot on a Asrock EPC602D8A, Aida can read this sensor fine and reports it having 57C. 

 

 

 

[Toddel]

In another pc with only one case fan in front my other card is a litte bit hotter at around 59-60C.

 

[BHSY]

9 hours ago, Toddel said:

When I choose the v2 card TP-Link site shows more drivers - on my v1 I use the latest Marvell driver so far without any problems.

 

 

On one card I attached a temperature sensor and placed it on a spare AUX sensor spot on a Asrock EPC602D8A, Aida can read this sensor fine and reports it having 57C. 

 

 

 

Yes, because regional requirements differ. That’s why your TP-Link support site still lists the V1 version. In our country, 10Gbps consumer adoption came much later than in other regions; we began introducing consumer-level 10Gbps broadband in mid‑2024, with rollout scheduled through 2026. So the V1 card was never introduced here. I just recontract my gamer plan from 2.5Gbps to 10Gbps.

Since my motherboard doesn’t have an AUX sensor header, I’ll need to rely on either an external controller or a USB sensor device that works with AIDA64. If adding this thermal detection feature cannot be implemented directly through the AIDA64 program, I’ll consider purchasing one, or I could get a budget infrared thermometer, but it will be difficult to target the NIC card because of my horizontal GPU card holder is in the way.😕

Thank you.

Thank you.

[BHSY]

8 hours ago, Toddel said:

In another pc with only one case fan in front my other card is a litte bit hotter at around 59-60C.

 

From what I understand, a temperature of around 60 °C is still within the acceptable range for the card to operate reliably. However, lowering it further would be beneficial in helping to extend the card’s lifespan. Adding extra cooling fans could help the card, provided the PC case has enough space to accommodate them.

I hope the AIDA64 program will be able to monitor the card’s temperature so that I don't have to get additional devices.

[Toddel]

I'm also considering extra fan, 3D printing this mount for sure will lower temperature.

[BHSY]

4 hours ago, Toddel said:

I'm also considering extra fan, 3D printing this mount for sure will lower temperature.

Whoa! 3D printing really is impressive. That is a good idea. I wish I had one too. Then again, I’d probably end up using it only occasionally, or worse, printing unnecessary things or failed experiments that just turn into waste. 😅

[Toddel]

4 hours ago, BHSY said:

Whoa! 3D printing really is impressive. That is a good idea. I wish I had one too. Then again, I’d probably end up using it only occasionally, or worse, printing unnecessary things or failed experiments that just turn into waste. 😅

I don't have one but I do have the same worries as you do hehe - I just pay someone else to print something If I should need something which don't happen often.