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Pre-runtime fan control

US10935960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2019
Grant dateMar 2, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/20836
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Examples disclosed herein relate to initializing a fan speed of a computing device using a high-water value when a pre-runtime event occurs. A management controller (MC) receives sensor data from sensors of the computing device. A fan speed of a fan is controlled using a fan control value based on the sensor data. The fan control value is monitored to determine a high-water value of the fan control value. The high-water value is stored in a location that is accessible by a pre-runtime fan control engine of the computing device. In response to a pre-runtime event, the fan speed is initialized to a speed using the high-water value.

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