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The SMU manages thermal and power conditions to optimize the power and airflow while keeping audible noise to a minimum. Power consumption and temperature are monitored by the operating system, which communicates the neccessary adjustments back to the SMU. The SMU makes the changes, slowing down or speeding up fans as neccessary.
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Resetting the SMU may fix certain problems during troubleshooting.
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To shed more light on the SMU, see the article on the Power Management Unit ( PMU ), the SMU's predeccesor.
 
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