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Stefan Hirschmann edited this page Sep 11, 2019 · 4 revisions


Does NBFC support my notebook?

Check the list of supported notebooks.
If there is no config for your notebook, there is still the chance, that the config of a similar model works for your notebook as well.


None of the existing configs works. Can you create one for my notebook?

No, I can't - sorry.
But you can try to create a config yourself.

This might help you: How to create a NBFC config


Is there a way to reset my notebook if something went wrong?

Usually, if you disable the fan control service, it will reset the EC (which controls the fans).
If this does not work, you can reset the EC manually.

If the notebook has a removable battery:
Turn off the notebook, unplug it and remove the battery for about 20-30 seconds.

In case the battery is not removable:
Turn off the notebook, unplug it and press and hold the power button for 10-15 seconds. If that doesn't work, search in your notebook's user manual for a way to reset it.


Are there any known incompatibilities with NBFC?

In general, some hardware monitoring tools could interfere with NBFC.
These tools have reportedly (on some systems) caused weird behavior in conjunction with NBFC, or prevented NBFC from starting: ImDisk Toolkit, HWiNFO, MSI Afterburner with an older version of Rivatuner statistics server


Why does NBFC stop working when I start a game?

On some notebooks with Nvidia Optimus technology NBFC can't control the fans as long as the dedicated GPU is active. Currently there is no solution to this problem :(


Can I get notified when a new version of NBFC is released?

Yes, you can subscribe to the releases feed.


Is it possible to use different profiles for charging and battery mode?

Yes, have a look at Power Event Provider


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