Troubleshooting Fan Airflow CFM Errors

The Windows 10 Fan Airflow CFM error message displays when Windows cannot properly determine the fan airflow.
The Fan Airflow CFM error message can be caused by many issues.

• The Fan Airflow CFM error is displayed when your PC detects an error in the fan area.
• To start fixing the issue, try checking the cooling section on your PC.
• To fix the problem, you might have to update your drivers with a dedicated tool.

Use the BIOS fan control

1. Start by configuring your BIOS fan control.
2. In the BIOS, navigate to the fan control section.
   
3. There, set the value for Fan 1 to 100% and Fan 2 to 0%.
4. In the Windows Device Manager, locate the fan driver.
5. Right-click on it and select Properties.
6. Click on the Power Management tab.
   
7. Check the box for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

Check and change the BIOS settings

1. First, try changing your BIOS settings so that your computer fan airflow CFM is set to automatic.
   On your keyboard, press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
   Click System in the Settings app.
   Click Advanced system settings in the System tab.
2. Click Settings in the Performance section.
   Then press the Change settings that are currently unavailable button.
   Select the Advanced tab.
3. Then select Change in the Fan control section.
   Click Advanced settings to open the window in the snapshot directly below.
   Press the Change settings button.
4. Select the automatic fan speed mode.
   
5. Press the Restart button.

Modify the BIOS fan control

1. Open the BIOS of your PC.
2. Go to Fan control settings.
   
3. Enable the Overclock option.
4. Then go back to the main screen of the BIOS and restart your PC.

Modify the BIOS settings

1. The BIOS settings are critical when troubleshooting fan airflow features. First, check BIOS settings if the fan airflow CFM error is related to your motherboard. Open the BIOS settings on your motherboard.
2. Look for settings for fan airflow.
   
3. If your motherboard has a utility for fan control, check that too.
4. Set the fan airflow CFM error to Disabled if the error is related to BIOS settings.

How do I use BIOS fan control?

1. Press the F10 key on your keyboard while the system is booting.
2. Once the BIOS menu appears, navigate to the Advanced tab and under Fan Control section, select Enable Fan Control option.