Question:

I want to use a third-party fan controller software (Getfancontrol.com) for my AIO fans, but they are not recognized by the software. I suspect that the Q-Fan tuning feature in the BIOS is interfering with the fan controller. How can I disable Q-Fan tuning in the BIOS and let the fan controller software take over?

Answer:

How to disable Q-Fan tuning in the BIOS and use a third-party fan controller software

If you have an ASUS motherboard, you may be familiar with the Q-Fan tuning feature in the BIOS. This feature allows you to adjust the fan speed and curve of your CPU and chassis fans, as well as your AIO (all-in-one) liquid cooler fans. However, some users may prefer to use a third-party fan controller software, such as Getfancontrol.com, to have more control and customization over their fan settings. In this case, you may encounter a problem where your AIO fans are not detected by the fan controller software, and you may wonder how to disable Q-Fan tuning in the BIOS and let the fan controller software take over.

The solution is simple, but it may vary depending on your BIOS version and motherboard model. Here are the general steps to follow:

1. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS by pressing the Delete key or the F2 key (depending on your motherboard) during the boot process.

2. Navigate to the Advanced Mode by pressing the F7 key or clicking the Advanced Mode button at the top right corner of the screen.

3. Go to the Monitor tab and find the Q-Fan Control option. It may be under a sub-menu called Fan Control or Fan Speed Control.

4. Set the Q-Fan Control option to Disabled. This will disable the Q-Fan tuning feature for all your fans, including your AIO fans.

5. Save and exit the BIOS by pressing the F10 key or clicking the Save & Exit button at the top right corner of the screen.

6. Boot into Windows and launch the fan controller software of your choice. You should now be able to see and control your AIO fans through the software.

Note: If you have more than one AIO fan, you may need to connect them to a fan splitter or a fan hub, and then connect the splitter or hub to a single fan header on your motherboard. This will ensure that the fan controller software can recognize and control all your AIO fans as one unit.

We hope this article was helpful and solved your problem. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below. Thank you for reading!