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    m17x r2 fans always on full blast

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jonat1992, Jul 17, 2011.

  1. jonat1992

    jonat1992 Notebook Consultant

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    I just re-installed windows on my m17x r2. the config is in my sig.
    i installed all my drivers and updates however my fans are always on full blast. it is getting very annoying since they can be pretty loud
     
    jonat1992, Jul 17, 2011
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    jai554 Notebook Consultant

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    maybe some hardware in your laptop is overheated........
    try to check your temps by using HWmonitor
     
    jai554, Jul 17, 2011
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    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    It could be some messed up bios setting. Try a full power drain.

    *Remove power plug, battery, coincell battery
    *Hold the power button for 20-30 secounds
    *Reinsert the batteries and power up the computer.
     
    Simplified, Jul 17, 2011
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    kongrad Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had nearly the same problem when bought used m17x r2. So firstly I have disassembled it(my fans had a lot of dust).Then I have changed my BIOS to A10 modded, and that is all. Even in futuremark and prime(for about 6-7 minutes) I had no problems and HWinfo showed normal temps(not too hot). Try to do it. Good luck. P.S. Sorry if I have some mistakes.
     
    kongrad, Jul 19, 2011
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