How to Adjust Laptop Fan Speed
A laptop’s fan speed can influence the computer’s consistency and reliability. A laptop’s fan can be slowed down or sped up based on specific circumstances such as the amount of times the laptop is used. Slowing down the fan’s speed can be useful for reserving processes if the computer is not used often. On the other hand, if the computer is used very frequently, speeding up the fan can help keep the laptop cool.
It is important to find a balance regarding long term fan speed. Constantly adjusting fan speed settings can cause computer problems. Below are instructions that one can follow to adjust the fan speed on one’s laptop. Please read the warnings before proceeding because there are risks that go along with adjusting fan speed.
Warning
It is not advised that one changes the fan speed if noise is the only reason that one wants to decrease fan speed. The laptop is generally cooling the system down when it is making noise and it is very important for the laptop to be cooled down effectively.
The settings on a laptop might have different levels, so it is important to consult the manufacturer’s user manual and read about the settings for the particular laptop model. Be very careful when using any downloaded software.
Never ignore a valid thermal sensor. One must take the sensor into consideration even if it appears to be stuck at the same temperature. Always stay on the safe side. If the battery pack always seems to need the fan to run faster, the the safest choice is to make the fan run faster.
Before manually adjusting the fan speed on a laptop, it is advised that one calls the manufacturer’s technical support so they can walk one through adjusting the fan speed settings. When one explains the problems that the computer is having, technical support should know what to do and what to avoid.
The Quick and Simple Way to Adjust Fan Speed
To adjust a laptop’s fan speed in a very basic way, follow the instructions below:
- Click the Start menu then select Control Panel.
- Click Power Saver.
- To slow the fan speed, find the slider next to CPU Processing Speed and move it across to the left to lower the speed.
- To increase fan speed, put the slider next to CPU Processing Speed to the right.
- Click Apply then OK.
The Longer and More in Depth Way to Adjust Fan Speed
This fan speed adjustment method is more in depth and detailed. It is generally safer because one will be taking many more steps to ensure the protection of one’s computer. Locate the laptop’s user or owner’s manual before starting this process. To adjust the laptop’s fan speed, follow these steps:
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Some brands include tips in the user’s manual. Finding the exact model will help with one’s research. Once the laptop’s make and model are determined, research how to change the fan speed based on the specific brand.
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The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in the laptop might have the fan speed. A computer’s basic settings are found in the BIOS. To access the BIOS, shut down the computer and hit the F10 key right after the computer restarts. If the F10 key does not work, try the Del key or other F keys. The key that one needs to press to access the BIOS depends on the type of computer.
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One will be able to change the settings after accessing the BIOS by toggling the prompt or drop-down menu. After changing the settings, hit Save.
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Check whether there is a chipset driver installed on the laptop for a fan. The chipset controls the fan, the network adapters, and sound and video controllers. What exactly the chipset driver controls depends on what is in the particular chipset. Chipsets are on the computer’s motherboard. If there is a chipset driver for a fan, one can adjust the fan speed from there.
If one is unable to adjust or control the laptop’s fan speed, one has the option of keeping the laptop cool by placing a portable laptop cooler under it. This should cool down the temperature of the laptop’s central processing unit.
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