Windows 7 - Possible to adjust fan speed UP with "official" tool?

I just got a new T500 with the switchable graphics option, and windows 7 Pro x64 installed.
When playing a game like TF2(i.e. maxing out the ATI discrete card), the system gets fairly hot - Not critically, but the rear-left corner of the system gets hot enough to be annoying against my leg.
As such, I'm looking for a way to increase the fan speed at higher temps - when I'm gaming, I don't really care about noise; I either have loud sounds happening or headphones.
Is there any more-or-less official solution to do what I want, or do I have to resort to an unofficial tool like [url=http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/How_to_control_fan_speed#For_Windows]This[/url] one?
Thanks,
-Robbie

so you are using the laptop on your leg? there is no official tool as such for setting the fan speed at certain level, as it is regulated by the computer thermal management circuitry as needed.
However, i highly suggest you try to use a laptop cooler, and don't use the laptop on your leg when playing games, as prolonged usage could cause first degree burn to your skin. This is why some laptops are called notebook and carries a warning against using the laptop on your lap.
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