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    Control GPU Fan Speed

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by yogesh12, Mar 24, 2017.

  1. yogesh12

    yogesh12 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi All.

    Via HWInfo i can control CPU Fan but not GPU. Any Insights on this?
     
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    In HW Options, please disable the EC Sensor
     
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    I cant any option to disable it.. Can you please advice on where to find it? It isnt coming in SpeedFan Either.
     
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    Uncheck EC Support under "Programs -> Settings -> Safety" and THEN be sure to go to the Sensors section and disable monitoring of "DELL EC". Link to a great guide for you.

    http://imgur.com/a/UYC3s#0
     
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    thanks a lot brother!! its all great now!!!!! :)
     
    yogesh12, Mar 29, 2017
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