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    fan?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jamesbebby, Nov 24, 2008.

  1. jamesbebby

    jamesbebby Newbie

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    hi, i just update bios to a12 it sound like my fans not works, how can i till if it is?
    cheers james :D
     
    jamesbebby, Nov 24, 2008
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  2. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    download a fan application like i8kfangui to check them... :)
     
    BenLeonheart, Nov 24, 2008
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    jamesbebby Newbie

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    spot on mate cheers!
     
    jamesbebby, Nov 26, 2008
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    yomamasfavourite Notebook Evangelist

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    Did Ik8fangui work?

    I tried it before, wasn't able to read anything.
     
    yomamasfavourite, Nov 26, 2008
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Check the temps with HWMonitor.
    If they rise constantly and the fan doesn`t kick in, you`ll have your answer...
     
    eleron911, Nov 26, 2008
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