Fan turns on full power when coming out of "stand by".

When I say the fan stays on "full power", I mean it runs at the faster speed. It is quieter and runs slower after the first 10 seconds of Windows booting.

When I come out of stand by, the fan turns on full power and I have to reboot my computer in order for the fan to go back into resting speed.
It only happens after coming out of stand by when I exit standby after less than 10 minutes. This also happens when I do a "restart" on my computer or when I turn off the computer and do not wait at least 15 minutes before turning it on.

Is this a hardware problem or windows problem?

 

I've had that problem before and it could be both. Depending on which version of Windows you are using "power management" is usually responsible for handling power options like standby, CPU power, etc. Windows Vista has a much better power management by a long shot over XP.

I don't know which OS you are running or the type of hardware you have so we can only generalize. One other cause could be the BIOS as it's also responsible for power options as well as it controls the hardware. You might want to check to see if the manufacturer has made a BIOS to fix that type of problem. Rule of thumb don't update the BIOS just to update it. I always update my BIOS to fix certain problems i'm having.

 

Windows XP Pro.

I have an IBM, so I don't believe they support my computer any more. Where else could I look for a new BIOS?

 

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/homeLenovo.do?country=us

Lenovo handles all IBM support now. Also check for updates regarding "TPM" ThinkPad Power Management. That my friend is probably your most likely cause if it's not BIOS related.

 

Thank you. I found the updated BIOS. However, I am nervous about fooling with it. I hear fooling with the BIOS can be risky.

I am certain the updated BIOS will fix it though.

 

If the readme says it fixes that problem then that's your solution.

Updating the BIOS these days are not as nerve racking as they use to be. Most companies issue 2 flavors, a Windows and DOS version. The DOS version usually requires a Floppy or USB drive. It's a little trickier setting it up for the USB drive.

Your best bet is to get the Windows XP version. Make sure all of your programs are closed. i.e. Anti Virus, Spyware etc.

Double click on the BIOS update file and carefully read the instructions which are usually easy to follow steps. I had to update the BIOS on my IBM Thinkpad T60 and it was relatively child's play. Just take your time and read what's on the screen.

One word of caution ! If you live in an area where there are power outages you'll need to connect your computer to a UPS battery backup source. You never want the power to go out when doing a BIOS update.

 

great input, i would like just to add - BE PATIENT! some time screen goes dark and comp acting like it is not doing anything. Just wait until/for a message to come back.

cheers ...