Intel® Cryo Cooling Technology LED Indicator Colors - Modes of Operation
Note | As of July 1, 2023, development on the Intel® Cryo Cooling Technology solution was discontinued. All versions of the software are provided as-is. Functional, security, or other updates will not be provided after December 31, 2023. No support for Intel Core processors 14th Gen will be provided. Check with your auxiliary cooling provider for alternative solutions. |
Intel® Cryo Cooling Technology Gen 2 is a unique combination of software, firmware, and hardware that powers advanced subambient coolers designed to maximize PC performance and overclocking.
The Cryo Cooling hardware includes various modes of operation that are indicated by an LED presented in the table below:
Operating Mode | Controller LED Indicator Color | Status Description |
OFF – No Power | LED OFF |
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ON - Error | Red Solid |
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ON - Standby | Blue Blinking |
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ON - Cryo | Green Blinking |
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ON - Diagnostic | Yellow Blinking (Cryo Gen2 HW) OR Purple Blinking (Cryo Gen1 HW) |
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ON - Unregulated | Purple Blinking |
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Caution |
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Related topics |
Overview of Intel® Cryo Cooling Technology |
Intel® Cryo Cooling Technology Software Stuck |