{"id":4093,"date":"2023-09-10T12:13:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T06:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/?p=4093"},"modified":"2023-09-10T12:13:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T06:43:27","slug":"how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Control Fan Speed On Lenovo Legion? (Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Lenovo Legion is one of the best gaming laptops around. Gaming laptops are renowned for high CPU processes and intense GPU rendering, meaning that the cooling system needs to be efficient to keep up with the intensity. Despite the Legion models having a decent cooling system, it&#8217;s advisable to have an alternative fan control method to ensure that your device is always in its best shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll find out how to control the fan speed on your Lenovo Legion laptops. You&#8217;ll also get tips on preventing overheating on your system to get optimal performance at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#How_Do_I_Control_Fan_Speed_On_Lenovo_Legion\" title=\"How Do I Control Fan Speed On Lenovo Legion?\">How Do I Control Fan Speed On Lenovo Legion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#The_Advantages_Of_Lenovo_Legion_Fan_Control_Software\" title=\"The Advantages Of Lenovo Legion Fan Control Software\">The Advantages Of Lenovo Legion Fan Control Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#Lenovo_Legion_Fan_Control_Best_Settings\" title=\"Lenovo Legion Fan Control Best Settings\">Lenovo Legion Fan Control Best Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#How_Do_I_Adjust_Fan_Speed_In_Lenovo_BIOS\" title=\"How Do I Adjust Fan Speed In Lenovo BIOS?\">How Do I Adjust Fan Speed In Lenovo BIOS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#How_Do_I_Control_Fan_Speed_On_Lenovo_Legion_Y530\" title=\"How Do I Control Fan Speed On Lenovo Legion Y530?\">How Do I Control Fan Speed On Lenovo Legion Y530?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#How_Do_I_Make_My_Lenovo_Laptop_Fan_Quieter\" title=\"How Do I Make My Lenovo Laptop Fan Quieter?\">How Do I Make My Lenovo Laptop Fan Quieter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#What_Is_Lenovo_Intelligent_Cooling\" title=\"What Is Lenovo Intelligent Cooling?\">What Is Lenovo Intelligent Cooling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#What_is_Legionfancontrol\" title=\"What is Legionfancontrol?\">What is Legionfancontrol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#Why_Is_The_Fan_Constantly_Running_On_My_Lenovo_Laptop\" title=\"Why Is The Fan Constantly Running On My Lenovo Laptop?\">Why Is The Fan Constantly Running On My Lenovo Laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#Is_SpeedFan_Safe\" title=\"Is SpeedFan Safe?\">Is SpeedFan Safe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Lenovo_Legion_Have_Fan_Control\"><\/span><strong>Does Lenovo Legion Have Fan Control?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lenovo Legion laptops have the <strong>Fan Control program. <\/strong>Fan Control is software that helps you regulate your fan speed to match the intensity of the tasks you&#8217;re performing on your computer. If you&#8217;re performing high-intensive tasks, the software will increase the fan speed to help prevent overheating and decrease it when performing lesser-intensive tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Control_Fan_Speed_On_Lenovo_Legion\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Control Fan Speed On Lenovo Legion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can control the fan speed on your Lenovo Legion <strong>using the BIOS or fan control software.<\/strong> The BIOS is the most viable as it allows you to adjust the settings manually. You can also use the fan control software or the Windows-recommended power plans to control your laptop fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Advantages_Of_Lenovo_Legion_Fan_Control_Software\"><\/span><strong>The Advantages Of Lenovo Legion Fan Control Software<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lenovo Legion fan control software has many advantages, some of which include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The software allows you to <strong>optimize your laptop fans,<\/strong> thus preventing overheating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It lets you read your <strong>current fan speed and customize your fan curves.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legion Fan Control allows you to<strong> save your desired fan control settings<\/strong> so that they are auto-loaded when you boot the system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lenovo_Legion_Fan_Control_Best_Settings\"><\/span><strong>Lenovo Legion Fan Control Best Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/support.lenovo.com\/in\/en\/downloads\/ds008774-lenovo-fan-speed-control-driver-windows-7-64-bit\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/support.lenovo.com\/in\/en\/downloads\/ds008774-lenovo-fan-speed-control-driver-windows-7-64-bit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fan control<\/a> settings should be correlative with the kind of task that you&#8217;re performing on your laptop. Since the Lenovo Legion is a high-end system, you should put the fan speed at <strong>near highest while gaming or performing other complex tasks. <\/strong>However, you can use your laptop&#8217;s<strong> balanced settings<\/strong> for regular functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Adjust_Fan_Speed_In_Lenovo_BIOS\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Adjust Fan Speed In Lenovo BIOS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your Lenovo BIOS and navigate to <strong>&#8220;System Monitor&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;CPU Fan Speed Control.&#8221;<\/strong> Change the control method from automatic to manual so you can make adjustments. Then, you&#8217;ll enter the desired percentage rate you want your laptop to run and reboot it to confirm the adjustments. You must install the <strong>latest BIOS update<\/strong> before attempting the settings for satisfactory results.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/computer-bios.jpg\" alt=\"computer bios\" class=\"wp-image-2762\" style=\"width:441px;height:331px\" width=\"441\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/computer-bios.jpg 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/computer-bios-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/computer-bios-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Control_Fan_Speed_On_Lenovo_Legion_Y530\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Control Fan Speed On Lenovo Legion Y530?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the Legion Fan control software or go through your device BIOS. The Legion fan control will automatically regulate your laptop fans depending on the task that you are running. Alternatively, you can manually control your fan speed through \u201cFan Speed Control\u201d in the BIOS if you know the steps<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Make_My_Lenovo_Laptop_Fan_Quieter\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Make My Lenovo Laptop Fan Quieter?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make your Lenovo laptop fan quieter by reducing the speed manually through the BIOS or using an <strong>external fan control software. <\/strong>The most feasible way is through the BIOS because you can directly tune the fan to your desired specifications. An external fan cooler might work better on some Lenovo laptops, but they&#8217;re effective on the Legion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Lenovo_Intelligent_Cooling\"><\/span><strong>What Is Lenovo Intelligent Cooling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/download.lenovo.com\/pccbbs\/mobiles_pdf\/tp_how_to_use_lenovo_intelligent_cooling_feature_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intelligent Cooling <\/a>is a feature on your Lenovo laptop that helps you to regulate your fan speed, thus directly affecting performance and computer temperature. It has an auto mode, which allows you to adjust fan speed based on performance, or manual mode, allowing you to change the settings. You can switch between both modes by pressing the Fn+T buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Legionfancontrol\"><\/span><strong>What is Legionfancontrol?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Legion Fan Control is software on your laptop that lets you control your laptop fans, thereby regulating the device&#8217;s temperature. It has essential features that&#8217;ll allow you to optimize the software functionality. The Legion is a high-end laptop; you won&#8217;t have to worry about overheating when gaming, video editing, or performing other high-end tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong>s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664180347017\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_The_Fan_Constantly_Running_On_My_Lenovo_Laptop\"><\/span><strong>Why Is The Fan Constantly Running On My Lenovo Laptop?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s normal for your laptop fans to run constantly when you&#8217;re running highly intensive tasks. If the laptop fans constantly run during regular use, it might be <strong>due to overheating, blockage of the air vents, or debris around the fan area.<\/strong> Consider using your laptop on a hard surface to ensure proper ventilation and protection against dirt and debris.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664180350996\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_SpeedFan_Safe\"><\/span><strong>Is SpeedFan Safe?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almico.com\/speedfan.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SpeedFan<\/a> is safe and will not introduce viruses or malware to your computer, but it won&#8217;t rule out performance issues due to the app&#8217;s access to your system. Observing proper guidelines while installing and using the app ensures you don&#8217;t experience problems. If you notice any malware or virus after installing the app, it&#8217;s due to other apps or programs on your computer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some ways to control the fan speed on your Lenovo Legion laptop. Whether you go through the <strong>BIOS or use the fan control software,<\/strong> it&#8217;s all about knowing the best fan rate and adjusting accordingly. If the fan control software works well with your laptop, it might be because the device isn&#8217;t compatible with the software or for other unrelated reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#da0000\"><strong>You would also like these (Give it a read):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/do-lenovo-legion-laptops-last-long\/\">Do Lenovo Legion Laptops Last Long?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/what-does-fnq-do-in-lenovo-legion\/\">What Does Fn+Q Do In Lenovo Legion?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/can-the-lenovo-legion-5-run-vr\/\">Can The Lenovo Legion 5 Run VR?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/lenovo-laptop-not-charging-non-removable-battery\/\">Lenovo Laptop Not Charging Non-Removable Battery (8 Ways)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-factory-reset-my-lenovo-legion\/\">How Do I Factory Reset My Lenovo Legion?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/can-lenovo-legion-5-run-cyberpunk\/\">Can Lenovo Legion 5 Run Cyberpunk?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/can-i-charge-lenovo-legion-with-usb-c\/\">Can I Charge Lenovo Legion With USB-C?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/is-lenovo-legion-touch-screen\/\">Is Lenovo Legion Touch Screen?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/can-lenovo-legion-5-run-valorant\/\">Can Lenovo Legion 5 Run Valorant?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/can-lenovo-legion-5-run-elden-ring\/\">Can Lenovo Legion 5 Run Elden Ring?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/can-lenovo-legion-5-run-gta-5\/\">Can Lenovo Legion 5 Run GTA 5?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/can-you-overclock-lenovo-legion-5\/\">Can You Overclock Lenovo Legion 5?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/is-lenovo-legion-5-upgradable\/\">Is Lenovo Legion 5 Upgradable?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lenovo Legion is one of the best gaming laptops around. Gaming laptops are renowned for high CPU processes and intense GPU rendering, meaning that the cooling system needs to be efficient to keep up with the intensity. Despite the Legion models having a decent cooling system, it&#8217;s advisable to have an alternative fan control &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How Do I Control Fan Speed On Lenovo Legion? (Explained)\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-control-fan-speed-on-lenovo-legion\/#more-4093\" aria-label=\"More on How Do I Control Fan Speed On Lenovo Legion? 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