How to set recommended fan curves (MSI)
How to enter the BIOS and set fan curves
- Restart your computer and repeatedly press the Delete key as it boots to enter the BIOS.
Select HARDWARE MONITOR on the right side of the screen.
- To set the curve select the fan (CPU 1, Chassis 1, System 1, etc...), click on the temperature number/percentage.
Enter the values shown below. Please be sure to press Enter after inputting each value as it will not save otherwise.
Example of CPU 1 configuration
CPU 1 Fan Control: PWM Fan Step Up: 0.7 seconds Fan Step Down: 0.2 seconds Point 1 Temp: 30°C Point 1 %: 25% Point 2 Temp: 50°C Point 2 %: 50% Point 3 Temp: 70°C Point 3 %: 65% Point 4 Temp: 90°C Point 4 %: 100% Do not change any other settings
PUMP 1 Use these settings for AiO cooled Systems Pump Control: Auto/PWM Point 1 Temp: 30°C Point 1 %: 25% Point 2 Temp: 50°C Point 2 %: 50% Point 3 Temp: 70°C Point 3 %: 80% Point 4 Temp: 90°C Point 4 %: 100% Do not change any other settings Use these settings for APEX (open loop) Systems Point 1 Temp: 30°C Point 1 %: 65% Point 2 Temp: 50°C Point 2 %: 65% Point 3 Temp: 70°C Point 3 %: 80% Point 4 Temp: 90°C Point 4 %: 100% Do not change any other settings
All System Fans Fan Control: Auto/PWM Fan Step Up: 0.7 seconds Fan Step Down: 0.2 seconds Point 1 Temp: 30°C Point 1 %: 25% (Adjust this to 35% if your fans are Phanteks fans or not spinning periodically) Point 2 Temp: 50°C Point 2 %: 30% (Set to 40% if phanteks) Point 3 Temp: 70°C Point 3 %: 40% (Set to 50% if phanteks) Point 4 Temp: 80°C Point 4 %: 50% (Set to 60% if phanteks) Do not change any other settings
Once you have set your fan curves, make sure to press F10 to save your settings and exit out of the BIOS.
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