Hey folks! I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I recently took the plunge and switched from Windows 11 to Linux Mint on my Acer One 14 Z2-493 laptop. It has a Ryzen 3 3250U processor, AMD Vega 3 graphics, and 8GB of RAM. Before this switch, I was using two apps from CLEVO CO. on Windows to manage my fan speed and monitor the temperature—these tools were super crucial because my laptop tends to heat up quite a bit. Now, I've lost all that control and it's really stressing me out!
I've searched everywhere for solutions but most guides seem pretty complicated for a newbie like me. I really like how fast and smooth Linux Mint is compared to Windows, but not being able to manage my fan is a dealbreaker.
I'm looking for solutions:
1. Is there a way to modify or flash my Insyde BIOS for fan control? If so, I'd love a simple step-by-step guide.
2. Are there any GUI-based tools on Linux that can let me control my fan speed like before?
3. Could I somehow make those CLEVO apps work on Linux, maybe using Wine?
I just want to keep my laptop cool without going back to the heavy Windows 11. If anyone has been in a similar situation or knows what to do, I would really appreciate your help! Thanks a lot!
2 Answers
Have you looked into this link? It's for a guide specifically about fan control on the Aero series of laptops. It might have the codes you need to apply to help control the fans through Linux. Here's the link: [AORUS 15G Fan Control](https://www.castoriscausa.com/posts/2022/06/25/aorus15g-fan-control/)
I totally get your struggle! I have a similar issue with my Aero 15 laptop. Fan control software is hard to come by on Linux. You might want to try Cooler Control; it can sometimes help with fan settings, but results can vary depending on the laptop model. Just make sure to check their documentation for support on your device.
That's interesting, but I tried it and it didn't work for me. The fan profile options just aren't showing up, and I think Acer has them locked down in the BIOS.
Thanks for sharing that! I'll check it out. Fingers crossed there’s something that can help!