How to access BIOS settings in a ASUS K52F-BBR5

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:34 am

I just bought my new laptop last week and i been searching how to access the BIOS settings for my ASUS K52F-BBR5, I want to add more RPM to my fans since i want to make sure to keep it cool. But I dont see a option when it boots for pressing "F key" what so ever....

Also I would like to point out it's my first Win7 but im fairly adapting fast, I knew all tricks to XP, anyway would appreciate tips how to keep it cool,(software wise)

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:36 am

Usually you can press "Delete" on ASUS boards when booting to enter BIOS, so that is worth a try. Also F2 may work. Sometimes you need to hold the key when you turn it on...

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:35 pm

Usually will not find fan rpm settings in the BIOS of laptops....they're all factor preset, thermostat controlled....(hotter it gets, the more they spin, visa versa)

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:40 pm

Ken wrote:Usually you can press "Delete" on ASUS boards when booting to enter BIOS, so that is worth a try. Also F2 may work. Sometimes you need to hold the key when you turn it on...

Thanks man F2 worked, right when i pressed power I had to hold it like you stated. But I couldn't find any settings changing Fan speed.

Any legitimate Software or registry setting to adjust to my needs. I understand its temp smart but I would rather run high RPMs all the time to make sure my computer last longer.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 1:56 pm

No problem. Have you looked around the ASUS site? They have some type of program, quiet cool or similar that you can install to give you more options on fan controls, at least they do for their mobos. I am not familiar with their lappys...

To be honest, I haven’t used any aftermarket software fan control progs. Maybe you can change out the fan(s) for a better quality. If you can physically access the fan, you can always make a rheostat, just google it and you will find many diagrams on how to do it... Maybe google 'silicon controlled rectifier' as it may be a better solution...

Be sure to keep any vents unobstructed and perhaps use a small desktop type fan to direct air towards the intake vent(s)... And despite their name, I would caution against sitting it on your lap...

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 3:08 pm

Ken wrote:No problem. Have you looked around the ASUS site? They have some type of program, quiet cool or similar that you can install to give you more options on fan controls, at least they do for their mobos. I am not familiar with their lappys...

To be honest, I haven’t used any aftermarket software fan control progs. Maybe you can change out the fan(s) for a better quality. If you can physically access the fan, you can always make a rheostat, just google it and you will find many diagrams on how to do it... Maybe google 'silicon controlled rectifier' as it may be a better solution...

Be sure to keep any vents unobstructed and perhaps use a small desktop type fan to direct air towards the intake vent(s)... And despite their name, I would caution against sitting it on your lap...

Ok I will check into about the ASUS site.Yeah me either they seem to sketchy,prob most of thos progs are malware and what not.and accessing the fans is so easy,I take few screws of the bottom and I can see everything,fans,RAM sticks and CPU's.and yeah trust me I dont use as a "laptop" even though as i should of a got a desktop becuase its 90% of the time on my desk,but i do now and then move it around but make sure has airflow.
Well thanks alot for your help man. and i did look into abou the PCI slots and all of them are available. now all i have to do is just get decent RAM sticks and a video card and I should be set for that computer,even though I rarely use it, mostly I let my younger bros use it for flash games. but I will need that computer soon since it does have the complete microsoft office.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 3:16 pm

Let me know if you want the RAM that I have. They were the top of the line/fastest back then. I may have some others... Anyway, let me know...

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 3:42 pm

Ken wrote:Let me know if you want the RAM that I have. They were the top of the line/fastest back then. I may have some others... Anyway, let me know...

I sent you a personal message

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 3:56 pm

famous1681 wrote:Ok I will check into about the ASUS site.Yeah me either they seem to sketchy,prob most of thos progs are malware and what not.and accessing the fans is so easy,I take few screws of the bottom and I can see everything,fans,RAM sticks and CPU's.and yeah trust me I dont use as a "laptop" even though as i should of a got a desktop becuase its 90% of the time on my desk,but i do now and then move it around but make sure has airflow.
Well thanks alot for your help man. and i did look into abou the PCI slots and all of them are available. now all i have to do is just get decent RAM sticks and a video card and I should be set for that computer,even though I rarely use it, mostly I let my younger bros use it for flash games. but I will need that computer soon since it does have the complete microsoft office.

are you able to provide me with the direct download link for that tool i need for controlling fan speeds. would appreciate a bunch.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:06 pm

You have a PM now. Is that windows 7- 32 or 64?

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:15 pm

http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx

Go there, on right side, where it says "select product", highlight "notebook"
middle window, "select series", highlight " scroll and highlight "K52"
Last window, "select models", select "K52F"
Then it will ask which OS you are using. I know Windows 7, just not sure if it is 64 bit...

It will give you a page that has all downloads pertaining to your laptop, look through utilities. If you are not sure what functions the utility has, just google it for an explanation...
Give a shout if you get stuck...

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:17 pm

Ken wrote:http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx

Go there, on right side, where it says "select product", highlight "notebook"
middle window, "select series", highlight " scroll and highlight "K52"
Last window, "select models", select "K52F"
Then it will ask which OS you are using. I know Windows 7, just not sure if it is 64 bit...

It will give you a page that has all downloads pertaining to your laptop, look through utilities. If you are not sure what functions the utility has, just google it for an explanation...
Give a shout if you get stuck...

My ASUS laptop is a 64-bit

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:19 pm

Ken wrote:http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx

Go there, on right side, where it says "select product", highlight "notebook"
middle window, "select series", highlight " scroll and highlight "K52"
Last window, "select models", select "K52F"
Then it will ask which OS you are using. I know Windows 7, just not sure if it is 64 bit...

It will give you a page that has all downloads pertaining to your laptop, look through utilities. If you are not sure what functions the utility has, just google it for an explanation...
Give a shout if you get stuck...

Thanks for the Instructions found it with ease.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:26 pm

OK. Have you checked the pre-loaded programs? You may already have a program loaded from ASUS that will do what you want...

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:28 pm

Ken wrote:OK. Have you checked the pre-loaded programs? You may already have a program loaded from ASUS that will do what you want...

Yea, I went to start>all programs>ASUS utilities>live update, then it ask me if im sure i want to run it but then nothing happens.

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:36 pm

Yeah I dont know which one is it for what im trying to do,as for changing the RPMS for the fans. im stuck help...

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:40 pm

I don't think that live update is going to do much for you. Hang on and let me see what utilities they have that may help you...

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:41 pm

Ken wrote:I don't think that live update is going to do much for you. Hang on and let me see what utilities they have that may help you...

alright.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:42 pm

http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus/38 ... guide.html

This link seems to have a good explanation of what the utilities do. I'll look through it and see if any pertain to adjusting fans. You should look through it to see what the different ones do...

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:45 pm

Ken wrote:http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus/38 ... guide.html

This link seems to have a good explanation of what the utilities do. I'll look through it and see if any pertain to adjusting fans. You should look through it to see what the different ones do...

Yeah im on the site right now trying to find it.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:58 pm

NB Probe - A utility that shows your system information such as CPU and HDD temperatures and how many RPMs your notebook fan is spinning. This program is not pre-installed on most Asus notebooks, but is available on the Asus website and on your recovery disk. Useful for those whom likes to monitor their hardware.

Well, NB Probe appears to be a monitor...

Live Update - A utility that automatically downloads and installed the latest drivers and BIOS for your notebook. This program is known to be extremely buggy and rarely works. I'd highly recommend you to uninstall this.

That is about what I was thinking...

WOW, a lot of pages and I haven't read anything about fan control... The utility that I am thinking of may not be for laptops...

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:59 pm

Ken wrote:Well, NB Probe appears to be a monitor...

That is about what I was thinking...

WOW, a lot of pages and I haven't read anything about fan control... The utility that I am thinking of may not be for laptops...

I was interested in NB probe, but cant find the download link...

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:26 pm

famous1681 wrote:I was interested in NB probe, but cant find the download link...

Yeah, I haven't had any luck either and I have to go out now. I will see what I can find tomorrow...

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:52 pm

Ken wrote:Yeah, I haven't had any luck either and I have to go out now. I will see what I can find tomorrow...

Ok Ill let you know if I find it

PsykoPenguin · Post by **PsykoPenguin** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 12:42 pm

Did it come with any recovery CD's/DVD's or any kind of software CD's/DVD's, I'd poke around in those if I were you.. Maybe it's in there... just maybe.

Shinobi · Post by **Shinobi** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:12 pm

Hey Hi..

I don't know if it will control fan speeds, but this program is really good of keeping track of your temps and also fan speeds. Also sending alert via email. I run this on my server, and a workstation:

http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:22 pm

As far as monitoring goes, I like Speccy: http://www.piriform.com/speccy

The people at Piriform make some nice freebies.

I wouldn't worry about changing fan speeds, just make sure you leave room so the laptop can properly vent its heat.

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:46 pm

PsykoPenguin wrote:Did it come with any recovery CD's/DVD's or any kind of software CD's/DVD's, I'd poke around in those if I were you.. Maybe it's in there... just maybe.

Now a days mostly all computers don't provide CD/DVD recovery CD's. I don't know why.

Shinobi thanks for the link.

YARDofSTUF- thanks for the link also.
I will let you guys know which worked.

famous1681 · Post by **famous1681** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:35 pm

YARDofSTUF wrote:As far as monitoring goes, I like Speccy: http://www.piriform.com/speccy

The people at Piriform make some nice freebies.

I wouldn't worry about changing fan speeds, just make sure you leave room so the laptop can properly vent its heat.

Well the FanSpeed installed but it doesn't support my motherboard, but they have a request form and im going to see what happens. And YARDofSTUF thanks for your link, with Speccy I was able to know what motherboard i have.
Well thanks alot guys,hope in a few days or weeks I get a response from the creator of that tool,and hopefully It will support my motherboard.