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    151EM GPU fan won't power down while web browsing.

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by D4ng3r, May 16, 2012.

  1. D4ng3r

    D4ng3r Notebook Enthusiast

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    As the title says, sometimes the GPU fan will stay on full blast even when I'm not using the GPU for anything, and just have a couple tabs open. Any idea why? Could it be a Nvidia driver issue? I'm using the drivers that came on the disc for my 660m, do you know if there are more updated drivers floating around out there?
     
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    I have the same issue with my 675M, the GPU fan will be constantly on after I play games. I'm guessing it might be an issue with the BIOS. Usually I turn it off by open GPU-Z about 5 mins after playing games, which is kinda weird.
     
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    D4ng3r Notebook Enthusiast

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    hmm. can you try something for me? Press Fn + 1 (not Fn + f1) when the fans are revved up, see if that changes anything. I taked to malibal tech support tonight and they suggested I try, as it would be an easy fix if it worked.
     
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    Nothing happens. I believe that function is not available on P150EM :(
     
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  5. jaybee83

    jaybee83 Biotech-Doc

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    yeah, the Fn+1 function wouldve been my first guess as well? what are the gpu temps like in those instances? do they go down fast after the gaming sessions have ended?

    cheers
     
    jaybee83, May 17, 2012
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    buuky Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the same problem with my gtx675m. The fan doesn't stop until I reboot. I also have the nvidia driver that came with the laptop (version 296.x I believe).

    I also recently flashed the EC from 1.003 to 1.004 although I left the Bios untouched until the update is available from Sager directly. It didn't change anything though. I think it's an nvidia driver/firmware issue.
     
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    Having the same problem, putting the computer to sleep or running gpu-z seems to solve it.
     
    RFAleph, May 17, 2012
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    there are couple of softwares that can modify the cooling pattern. By cooling pattern i mean modifying when your fan is turned on and when it should be at XX% percent capacity (depending on temp).

    I know that for ATI cards you can use ATI Tray tool.. but it is obviously not very useful for you..
    Correct me if i m wrong but i think saphire trix does that too, and maybe even msi afterburner.
    It might help you to give these softwares a try :D
     
    enarth, May 18, 2012
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