Linux system management for fans Control fan operations via command-line tools and configuration files.
Linux system management for fans Control fan operations via command-line tools and configuration files.
You have a Z170 HD motherboard and are looking for a Linux method to adjust fan speeds without rebooting. (Bios isn’t an option.) On Manjaro, you can explore tools like `hwmon` or `smartctl` to monitor and control hardware settings. Check the documentation for your specific model to find compatible utilities.
You could try your luck with fancontrol-gui There is a AUR PKGBUILD for it as well, https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/fancontrol-gui-git
The question is about using the gnome flavor and whether it causes issues or works properly.
Usually, applications don't need a particular Desktop Environment installed; they gather what they require automatically. Programs from KDE/Qt may seem out of sync, and it's also likely they won't match your GNOME theme, instead using the default settings for Qt/KDE apps on your distribution.
It should work fine. This requires installing only the necessary libraries from the KDE Framework. Use the AUR Package listed above to download everything you need. https://api.kde.org/frameworks/kauth/html/index.html If you're not familiar with the AUR Spoiler, clone the repository and build it with the provided command.
You’re seeing your temperatures, but the system indicates you lack PWM-compatible fans. You might consider alternatives like using a fan controller or adjusting cooling strategies. There may be a workaround in the kernel to manage fan settings without PWM support.
I’m not aware of any additional utilities beyond lm_sensors, which is the tool used by fancontrol. If that fails, you may be restricted to BIOS Fan Profiles in Linux. Personally, I haven’t really considered managing fans from the Desktop; I usually just set a fan curve and accept it.