.The maker web site has some general ideas on how to set the application.
I've used free version & it works OK in my Mac OS X systems; aren't newest.
Just having some fun with SMC Fan Control on my Mac Pro. There are a total of nine fans inside a Mac Pro (including the video card and heat sink)—I may be wr. Windows: the app now works in Windows 10 on iMac Pro (2017) and Mac Pro (2019) #262 Added Mac Pro 2019 fan names Fixed unresponsive modal dialog(s) in certain scenarios after opening other dialogs from the menubar #297.
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• Macs Fan Control - control fans on Apple computers, also Windows via BootCamp:
You can choose which sensor to rely on for the application to work, or choose
the Automatic mode. I set the sensor to one closer to a source of heat (CPU or
GPU, depending on what the Mac is used for) and then choose Auto.
• Macs Fan Control - Help & Support:
I can switch from one setting to the other; faster fans to cool quicker after heat
build-up, then later Automatic for general use. ~ You can choose. Learn how
the hardware works, where sensors are, and how the mac is affected by heat.
• Supported Temperature Sensors - Mac Fan Control:
To have the menu bar info appear is very helpful; easy access to toggle the app.
I seldom change the sensor locations for Mac Fan Control. But after some resets
these settings will go back to a default, and leave my custom settings behind.
Oct 24, 2018 12:59 AM
Reset the SMC on computers that have the T2 chip
If your Mac has the Apple T2 Security Chip, follow these steps. If you need help, contact Apple Support.
Notebook computers with the T2 chip
Before resetting the SMC, try these steps:
- Shut down your Mac.
- Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then release the button.
- Wait a few seconds, then press the power button to turn on your Mac.
If the issue persists, follow these steps to reset the SMC:
Macbook Cpu Temperature Monitor
- Shut down your Mac.
- On your built-in keyboard, press and hold all of the following keys. Your Mac might turn on.
- Control on the left side of your keyboard
- Option (Alt) on the left side of your keyboard
- Shift on the right side of your keyboard
- Keep holding all three keys for 7 seconds, then press and hold the power button as well. If your Mac is on, it will turn off as you hold the keys.
- Keep holding all four keys for another 7 seconds, then release them.
- Wait a few seconds, then press the power button to turn on your Mac.
Desktop computers with the T2 chip
- Shut down your Mac, then unplug the power cable.
- Wait 15 seconds, then plug the power cable back in.
- Wait 5 seconds, then press the power button to turn on your Mac.
Reset the SMC on other computers
If your Mac doesn't have the Apple T2 Security Chip, follow these steps. If you need help, contact Apple Support.
Notebook computers with a non-removable battery
This applies to MacBook Pro models introduced in mid-2009 to 2017, MacBook Air models introduced in 2017 or earlier, and all MacBook models, except the MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009).
- Shut down your Mac.
- On your built-in keyboard, press and hold all of these keys:
- Shift on the left side of your keyboard
- Control on the left side of your keyboard
- Option (Alt) on the left side of your keyboard
- While holding all three keys, press and hold the power button as well.
- Keep holding all four keys for 10 seconds.
- Release all keys, then press the power button to turn on your Mac.
Notebook computers with a battery that can be removed
This applies to all MacBook Pro and MacBook models introduced in early 2009 or earlier, as well as the MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009).
- Shut down your Mac.
- Remove the battery. (If you need help removing it, contact an Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider.)
- Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
- Reinstall the battery.
- Press the power button to turn on your Mac.
Desktop computers
- Shut down your Mac, then unplug the power cable.
- Wait 15 seconds, then plug the power cable back in.
- Wait 5 seconds, then press the power button to turn on your Mac.
About the SMC
The system management controller is responsible for managing behaviours related to these features:
- Power, including the power button and power to the USB ports
- Battery and charging
- Fans and other thermal-management features
- Indicators or sensors such as status indicator lights (sleep status, battery charging status and others), the sudden motion sensor, the ambient light sensor and keyboard back-lighting
- Behaviour when opening and closing the lid of a notebook computer
Macs Fan Control Pro Key
Resetting the SMC doesn't affect the contents of NVRAM or PRAM.