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    Fan Always On?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Nassa74, Dec 21, 2011.

  1. Nassa74

    Nassa74 Newbie

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    Hello,

    I had to do a clean install on my M17x-R3 and after installing all the drivers as documented in a previous thread, I am noticing that my fan is always on.
    Has anybody experienced this before?

    Thanks for looking
     
    Nassa74, Dec 21, 2011
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  2. Serephucus

    Serephucus Notebook Deity

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    Could you be a little more specific?

    What drivers were you installing? What are your system specs? What do you mean by "all the time"? It it at the same level while it's on, or does it get higher and lower?
     
    Serephucus, Dec 21, 2011
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  3. Nassa74

    Nassa74 Newbie

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    Thanks Serephucus.
    Here are the specs:
    Processor:
    Intel® Core™ i7 2670QM 2.2GHz (3.1GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
    Memory: 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz (4DIMMS)
    Video Card: 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
    Hard Drive: 256GB Solid State Drive
    Display Panel: 17.3-inch WideFHD1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED
    Wireless: Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO for Gaming & Video

    Installed the drivers as per this thread.
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...install-ssd-instructions-recommendations.html

    Except for the video where I only installed the INTEL_--HD-GRAPHICS-3000_A02_R303343 driver, wasn't sure which other driver needed to install.

    The noise level is the same, doesn't go higher or lower or off, just a constant noise.

    Thanks
     
    Nassa74, Dec 21, 2011
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    Just wanted to update the thread.
    Looks like my hard drive was causing this behavior.
    Once swamped all is good.
     
    Nassa74, Dec 23, 2011
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