The Intelligent Cooling feature helps you adjust power consumption, fan speed, computer temperature, and performance.
For models with Windows 10
When the auto mode is disabled:
Click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.
Move the slider to the left or right to select a preferred mode.
For models with discrete GPU:
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Eco mode: power consumption, fan
speed, and performance are lowered to get your computer cooler, quieter,
and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life. -
Balanced mode:
power consumption, fan speed, and performance are dynamically balanced
for better experience. -
Ultra-performance
mode: the ultra performance is prioritized, allowing maximum temperature
and higher fan speed.
| on ac power | on battery power |
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For models without discrete GPU:
-
Eco mode: power consumption, fan
speed, and performance are lowered to get your computer cooler, quieter,
and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life.
-
Balanced mode:
power consumption, fan speed, and performance are dynamically balanced
for better experience.
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Performance
mode: The performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature
and fan speed.
| on ac power | on battery power |
|---|---|
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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.
When the auto mode is enabled:
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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.
For models with Windows 11
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Right-click the battery icon in the task bar to access power and sleep settings.
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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 cooler, quieter, and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life.
Balanced: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are dynamically balanced for better experience.
- 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.
- When the auto mode is disabled:
Enable/disable ultra-performance mode (for models with discrete GPU only)
To disable or enable ultra-performance mode, 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.