No, SpeedFan does not alter BIOS settings.

KaduZ
Junior Member

06-01-2016, 05:01 PM

Your BIOS fan control and fan curve preferences will remain intact. You can choose whether to let SpeedFan override them or keep your original settings. Decide how you want your fans to behave based on your needs. Cheers, Ben.

KaduZ

06-01-2016, 05:01 PM #1

JuanCZ
Junior Member

06-06-2016, 09:18 PM

It seems the BIOS adjustments remain unaffected—it merely replaces existing settings.

JuanCZ

06-06-2016, 09:18 PM #2

It seems the BIOS adjustments remain unaffected—it merely replaces existing settings.

spidertailsfox
Junior Member

06-07-2016, 01:32 PM

I checked the same issue about AI Suite 3 and wondered if it would connect to the BIOS. Your SpeedFan preferences should appear in the BIOS if the link exists.

spidertailsfox

06-07-2016, 01:32 PM #3

I checked the same issue about AI Suite 3 and wondered if it would connect to the BIOS. Your SpeedFan preferences should appear in the BIOS if the link exists.

TdmFan92
Senior Member

602

06-08-2016, 09:00 AM

Only impacts users during active OS operation and doesn't modify CMOS settings.

TdmFan92

06-08-2016, 09:00 AM #4

Only impacts users during active OS operation and doesn't modify CMOS settings.

RMUMAURICE777
Senior Member

375

06-08-2016, 09:08 AM

Both rely on data from the motherboard’s PWM fan connectors. Your speedfan adjustments won’t appear in the BIOS. The BIOS details are unrelated to your actions within the operating system.

RMUMAURICE777

06-08-2016, 09:08 AM #5

Both rely on data from the motherboard’s PWM fan connectors. Your speedfan adjustments won’t appear in the BIOS. The BIOS details are unrelated to your actions within the operating system.

RiceOnRice
Junior Member

06-10-2016, 12:25 AM

Only when AI Suite connects directly to BIOS does it manage everything. For other brands such as MSI, the fan control center is tied to BIOS settings. You can verify this by adjusting fixed speeds or matching curves and confirming identical configurations in BIOS.

RiceOnRice

06-10-2016, 12:25 AM #6

Kirsten_KitKat
Junior Member

06-27-2016, 06:41 AM

AI Suite III integrates with the Bios to manage your audio preferences. The system determines which method to apply based on your current settings, ensuring compatibility and avoiding conflicts.

Kirsten_KitKat

06-27-2016, 06:41 AM #7

AI Suite III integrates with the Bios to manage your audio preferences. The system determines which method to apply based on your current settings, ensuring compatibility and avoiding conflicts.

kylemwe
Member

194

06-27-2016, 09:54 AM

When AI Suite manages BIOS configurations or they're connected, the adjustments stay consistent across both systems. Modifying one alters the other as well. Without synchronization between AI Suite and BIOS, the latter takes precedence during operation within Windows.

kylemwe

06-27-2016, 09:54 AM #8

Zoe783
Member

180

06-28-2016, 03:08 AM

It depends on the software and system configuration. SpeedFan can modify BIOS settings temporarily, but repeated use might affect stability. Always check compatibility before applying changes.

Zoe783

06-28-2016, 03:08 AM #9

It depends on the software and system configuration. SpeedFan can modify BIOS settings temporarily, but repeated use might affect stability. Always check compatibility before applying changes.

MeKrO91_
Junior Member

06-28-2016, 11:25 AM

#10

Yes. However, using a pre-made fan profile in the BIOS can cause problems. To avoid this, switch all fan settings to auto or default if you prefer software control.

MeKrO91_

06-28-2016, 11:25 AM #10

Yes. However, using a pre-made fan profile in the BIOS can cause problems. To avoid this, switch all fan settings to auto or default if you prefer software control.