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    Gateway T-1623 fan control?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by cablehackguy, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. cablehackguy

    cablehackguy Newbie

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    Hi guys i tried controlling my fan in my notebook since it runs so hot up here in the summer

    i tried speed fan and it doesn't find the fan! :(

    are there any good notebook speedfan type apps that can control the fan?

    or similar a way to find out the fans port or something and exit the speedfan app?

    let me know if you have any suggestions thanks
     
    cablehackguy, Aug 27, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    You cannot control the notebook's fan at a program level. The fan algorithm is hard-coded into the BIOS.
    (SpeedFan is mainly for desktops)
     
    Andy, Aug 27, 2008
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  3. cablehackguy

    cablehackguy Newbie

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    dudes that a major bummer, so ill check the bios for hope in some sort of fan controlling :D

    thanks for the tip there Andy

    but still if there is a way to do it, and someone has any light, please move the clouds. :)
     
    cablehackguy, Aug 27, 2008
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  4. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    the bios on the gateways will allow nothing of that sort, get an air conditioner ;)
     
    royk50, Aug 28, 2008
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  5. cablehackguy

    cablehackguy Newbie

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    thanks haha i could only wish, i think ill start shutting down at night.
     
    cablehackguy, Aug 28, 2008
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    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    I never understood that.
    Why DONT people shutdown their notebooks at night?
    I mean, if your downloading something, or some important program is running, i.e. memory tests, or virus scan, I understand. Otherwise...what is wrong with people?
     
    Lakjin, Aug 28, 2008
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    cablehackguy Newbie

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    not sure i find it convenient of it being ready when i want to go on it but i'm going to start shutting it down, for a month here i was treating it as a desktop, but if it can't run cool thats no good

    i really don't have a good reason for leaving it on either, besides seeing if i have new email as soon as it turns on. and logging on irc :p
     
    cablehackguy, Aug 29, 2008
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