Intelligent cooling

The Intelligent Cooling feature helps you adjust power consumption, fan speed, computer temperature, and performance.

Note:

For models with discrete GPU, the appropriate GPU will be used based on the Intelligent Cooling mode. If the mode is switched while an app is running, the app might restart to ensure that the appropriate GPU is used. If you have specified the exact GPU to run for each app in the Windows Settings, it will take precedence.
To disable or enable ultra-performance mode (for models with discrete GPU only), go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com and download corresponding exe files from product page. You can also use the exe files to restore the default settings.

For models with Windows 10

The intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Power Slider.

When the auto mode is disabled, do the following to select a preferred mode:
1. Click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.
2. Move the slider to the left or right to select a preferred mode.
- For models with discrete GPU
  - Eco mode: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are lowered to get your computer quieter and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life.
  - Balanced mode: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are balanced.
  - Ultra-performance mode: the ultra performance is prioritized, allowing maximum temperature and higher fan speed.
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- For models without discrete GPU
  - Eco mode: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are lowered to get your computer quieter and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life.
  - Balanced mode: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are balanced.
  - Performance mode: The performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and fan speed.
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When the auto mode is enabled
- Auto mode: your computer is adjusted automatically to achieve the best mix of power consumption, battery life, computer performance, and fan speed based on the amount of system activity.

Note: Auto mode is for Intel models only.

For models with Windows 11

The intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Settings.

Right-click the battery icon in the task bar to access power and sleep settings.
Locate the Power section and choose one of the following power modes.
- When the auto mode is disabled:
  - Best Power efficiency: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are lowered to get your computer quieter and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life.
  - Balanced: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are balanced.
  - Best Performance:
    For models with discrete GPU: the ultra performance is prioritized, allowing maximum temperature and higher fan speed.
    
    For models without discrete GPU: the performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and fan speed.
- When the auto mode is enabled, it is recommended to set the power mode to Balanced. Then your computer will be adjusted automatically to achieve the best mix of power consumption, battery life, computer performance, and fan speed based on the amount of system activity.

Note: Auto mode is for Intel models only.

Intelligent Cooling Boost (for AMD models only)

The Intelligent Cooling Boost feature dynamically adjusts system performance based on the apps you are running. It is recommended that you enable this function especially when using unified communication apps (such as Microsoft Teams).

Note: Ensure that you use this feature in balanced mode to have the best user experience.

To enable or disable the intelligent Cooling Boost feature, do the following:

Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See Enter the UEFI BIOS menu
Select Config > Power.
In the Intelligent Cooling Boost section, turn on/off the Intelligent Cooling Boost switch.
Press F10 to save changes and exit the UEFI BIOS menu.