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    the fan randomly increases speed in N550LF

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Mashari_F, Feb 4, 2014.

  1. Mashari_F

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    i bought core i5 4200U N550LF a week ago, and the fan randomly increases speed and the cpu temp is normal at 38c max with battery saving mode on !!
     
    Mashari_F, Feb 4, 2014
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    Is the fan decreasing in RPM afterward?
     
    Prostar Computer, Feb 4, 2014
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    nope, it's been two hours now
     
    Mashari_F, Feb 4, 2014
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    Could be the fan profile. If you can update your BIOS and EC firmware, that may resolve it. Otherwise, Asus may need to service it.
     
    Prostar Computer, Feb 6, 2014
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    Hi, I bought this laptop recently and am having exactly the same thing. Did you manage to get to the bottom of the cause, or is it just the way the laptop performs..? Has anyone else experienced this?
     
    carnaige, Mar 16, 2014
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    carnaige Notebook Enthusiast

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    *BUMP*

    Anything?

    I have had the following back from Asus so am going to give the BIOS upgrade a go I think:

    Thank you for contacting the Asus Support team, we are sorry to hear you are having difficulty with your notebook,

    1)Download the latest BIOS file for your notebook from ASUS Download Site from http://www.asus.com/uk/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/N550LF/#support_Download.

    2)Please ensure that you have installed WinFlash Utility before using update procedure.

    3)Please close all other programs before process. You can turn off your Anti-Virus program temporary if needed.

    4)To Start -> All Programs -> ASUS utility -> Click WinFlash
    (If you see a User Account Control message, please click “Yes” ;)

    5)Confirm by cliking on "Ok" when Flash BIOS Program for Microsoft windows comes up.

    6)Select and open the updated BIOS image file.

    7)Please confirm the loaded BIOS information that comes up and if BIOS is correct and ready for update, it will display “BIOS file is correct. Click [Flash] to update the BIOS.”

    8)Press “Flash” to initialize BIOS updating procedure.

    9)Press "Exit" when procedure completes and system will automatically shutdowns.

    10) Press power button to start notebook and enter BIOS. (Press F2 when screen shows ASUS logo)
    Press F9 to load optimized default then press Enter to apply setting.

    11) Press F10 to save configuration then press Enter to restart notebook.

    If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to get back in touch.

    Kind regards,

    Sancheti

    Asus Support Team
     
    carnaige, Apr 1, 2014
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    If anything is going to fix it, it would be flashing the BIOS. The firmware dictates fan behavior. Give that a go and see how the fans react afterward. :)
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 2, 2014
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