is there and software to control a laptop fan?

[jjhirsch]

my fan turns on and off like usual but i would like it to just stay on.


thanx

jj

[HAMMAR]

What make and model laptop?

Many can be configured from the setup options in the BIOS.

[jjhirsch]

HP ze 4220

[HAMMAR]

Every driver and update there is for your machine is right here:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?dlc=en&lc=en&product=242222&lang=en&cc=us&os=228#

[jjhirsch]

ok thanx i thought maby ther was a program that might have a way to keep my fan on.

[HAMMAR]

ok thanx i thought maby ther was a program that might have a way to keep my fan on.

Didja check the list of programs and drivers on HP's site? I bet you'll find what you are looking for there..

I know the same thing exists for my Dell Inspiron (it get's hot too) but the fan is so loud I'd rather put up with the heat..

[jjhirsch]

i didnt see any thing about fan controls

[CorinthiansBlackGT]

fan controls are usually in stored in the BIOS on newer computers when you first start up the computer they usually have a program for setting the controls in the BIOS. older computers require either a new bios chip or a software update which is hard to install.

on the bottom of the screen when you first turn your computer on it will say something like press ALT+f2 to enter setup do that poke around in it. dont screw with anything you dont recognise you can seriously jack up your computer.

[punch]

The fan sensors and controls are in the motherboard's BIOS like Corinthian said. You can't mess with the fan's from windows as far as I know.

[jjhirsch]

ya bios has nothing on there (hp) doesnt let u do much.