Intelligent cooling (for ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 only)
The Intelligent Cooling feature helps you adjust power consumption, fan speed, computer temperature, and performance.
For models with Windows 10
The Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Power Slider. Do the following to select a preferred mode:
- Click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.
- Move the slider to the left or right to select a preferred mode.
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 balanced.
Performance mode: The maximum performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and fan speed.
on ac power
on battery power
For models with Windows 11
The Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Settings.
- Right-click the battery icon in the quick settings area
on the right side of the taskbar. - Click Power and sleep settings.
- Locate the Power mode section and select a preferred mode of the following.
- Best Power efficiency: Power consumption, fan speed, and performance are balanced.
- Balanced: The performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and fan speed.
- Best Performance: The ultra performance is prioritized, allowing maximum temperature and higher fan speed.
Intelligent Cooling Boost
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.
Intelligent cooling (for ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 only)
The Intelligent Cooling feature helps you adjust power consumption, fan speed, computer temperature, and performance.
Notes:
- In ultra-performance mode or performance mode, avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for 10 seconds or above.
- If you reinstall a Windows operating system, the default intelligent cooling settings might change. It is recommended that you download and install the latest Intelligent Thermal Solution (ITS) driver from https://pcsupport.lenovo.com.
For models with Windows 10
The intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Power Slider. Do the following to select a preferred mode:
- Click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.
- Move the slider to the left or right to select a preferred mode.
- 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 balanced.
- Performance mode: The performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and fan speed.
Ultra-performance mode: The ultra performance is prioritized, allowing maximum temperature and higher fan speed.
on ac power
on battery power
For models with Windows 11
The intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Settings.
- Right-click the battery icon in the quick settings area on the right side of the taskbar.
- Click Power and sleep settings.
- Locate the Power mode section and select a preferred mode of the following.
- Best Power efficiency: Power consumption, fan speed, and performance are balanced.
- Balanced: The performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and fan speed.
- Best Performance: The ultra performance is prioritized, allowing maximum temperature and higher fan speed.
Intelligent Cooling Boost
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).
Notes:
- For Windows 10: Ensure that you use this feature in performance mode to have the best user experience.
- For Windows 11: 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.
Use the Cool and Quiet on lap feature (for ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 only)
The Cool and Quiet on lap feature helps cool down your computer when it becomes hot. Any extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort. If you prefer using your computer on the lap, it is recommended that you enable the Cool and Quiet on lap feature in UEFI BIOS:
- Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See Enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
- Click Config and turn on the Cool and Quiet on lap mode switch.