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    M14 R2 - Idle Fan Noise

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Legaldirectmoney, Mar 8, 2013.

  1. Legaldirectmoney

    Legaldirectmoney Newbie

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    Hello. I have a problem with fan noise at idle.

    Temps are pretty good

    About 48 GPU and 50-55 CPU at IDLE.

    Problem is that fan is working all the time, is there any way to make it turned off at idle ?

    My BIOS is A10.
     
    Legaldirectmoney, Mar 8, 2013
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  2. Mastaa

    Mastaa Notebook Consultant

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    Prop up the back of the laptop a little bit, to secure proper airflow (intake). Turn off flash while browsing, etc... there have already been a few
    threads regarding this, try searching the forum..

    If nothing helps, try repasting your notebook, which doesn't seem necessary to me, regarding your temps.
     
    Mastaa, Mar 9, 2013
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  3. Colpolite

    Colpolite Notebook Deity

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    This is the infamous single fan of m14x having a mind of its own running on and off randomly even when only web browsing or idle.
     
    Colpolite, Mar 12, 2013
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    You can try setting it manually with HWinfo.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Mar 13, 2013
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