How to Upgrade My D510 CPU Fan Speed

Changing the speed of your CPU fan may be necessary if you are overclocking the processor or the CPU is running hot for any other reason. For example, poor air circulation through the computer case may cause the CPU to run hot. Fortunately, Intel has created a desktop program called "Integrator Assistant" that allows D510 users to easily set the performance parameters of the motherboard from within the application.

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  Download "Integrator Assistant" from the Intel download center using the link provided in the Resources section. When you arrive at the Intel website, enter the system information for your computer to ensure that you download the correct version of the software.

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  Install Integrator Assistant by double-clicking on the downloaded file and following the on-screen instructions. Launch the program and locate "Custom BIOS" settings. Adjust the fan speed from within these settings.

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  Run the computer for a few minutes with the new settings. Then, restart the computer and press "F2" to access the BIOS page. Navigate to the CPU section of the BIOS menu using the arrow keys. Check the temperature; if it is acceptable, keep the current configuration. If the CPU is still running hot, reload Integrator Assistant and increase the fan speed incrementally. Repeat this step until the CPU temperature is reduced to an acceptable level.