How To Find Out Fan Speed Via Software

Karl Larsen k5di at zianet.com
Thu Jan 17 13:43:06 UTC 2008


Robert L Cochran wrote:
> Is there a way to find out the cpu fan speed through software -- a 
> shell script or other utility maybe? I'd like some way to monitor cpu 
> fan speed and get a notification if the fan quits unexpectedly.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob Cochran
>
    There must be a way to get speed in my BIOS. When I turn on my 
computer it shows the voltages and both fan rpm's. Very nice when the 
outside temp reaches 115F like it does here.

Karl




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