How to Increase the CPU Fan Speed on a Toshiba Satellite
On the Toshiba Satellite, as with other laptops, the CPU fan cools the central processing unit. If the CPU overheats, the laptop shuts down. You can edit the CPU fan speed in the Windows 8 power options if you need to increase the fan speed to ensure that the CPU stays cool. Changing the fan speed is a simple and straightforward task.
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Click or tap the “Battery” icon on the Windows 8 taskbar; then click or tap the “More Power Options” link in the Battery Power window.
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Click or tap the “Show Additional Plans” drop-down arrow and select the “High Performance” option.
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Click or tap the “Change Advanced Power Settings” link on the High Performance page. The "Power Options Advanced Settings" dialog box opens.
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Click or tap the “+” in front of the “Processor Power Management” option to expand the list.
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Click or tap the “+” in front of the “System Cooling Policy” option to expand the list.
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Click or tap the “Plugged In” option, and then click or tap the “Active” option in the left navigation pane.
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Click or tap the “On Battery” option, and then click or tap the “Active” option in the left navigation pane.
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Click or tap “Apply,” and then click or tap “OK.” The System Cooling options are now set to enable the CPU fan while the computer is both on battery and plugged in to a power source.
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