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220-801 · Question #683

Which of the following can be used to change fan speeds?

The correct answer is B. BIOS. The BIOS/UEFI firmware contains hardware-level fan control settings that allow adjustment of fan curves and speeds based on temperature thresholds.

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Question

Which of the following can be used to change fan speeds?

Options

  • ADevice manager
  • BBIOS
  • CPower options
  • DAction center

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    89% (31)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

The BIOS/UEFI firmware contains hardware-level fan control settings that allow adjustment of fan curves and speeds based on temperature thresholds.

ADevice manager

Device Manager manages operating system drivers and does not have controls for adjusting fan speeds or hardware fan headers.

BBIOSCorrect

BIOS/UEFI firmware has direct access to system hardware monitoring and fan control headers on the motherboard, allowing users to configure fan speed profiles, set temperature thresholds, and adjust RPM curves. These settings operate at the hardware level below the operating system, making BIOS the appropriate place to control fan behavior. Most modern BIOS interfaces include a dedicated hardware monitor or Q-Fan/Smart Fan section for this purpose.

CPower options

Power Options in Windows adjusts CPU power states and processor throttling, not physical fan speed control.

DAction center

Action Center is a Windows notification and quick settings panel with no hardware fan control functionality.

Concept tested: BIOS fan speed and hardware monitoring configuration

Source: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1000958/

Topics

#BIOS#fan speed control#system configuration#cooling

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