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Aurora R11, front fan replaced Noctua NF, error
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I decided to replace the front fan with Noctua NF- A12x25 PWM 120mm Premium Fan. After replacing, I started up my PC to Pre-Boot System Performance Check screen. In this screen, the computer tested both top and front fans. I get a message stating that the Front Fan failed to respond correctly (Error Code 2000-0511). The front fan is running with no problem. Anybody know what is going on?
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August 10th, 2020 12:00
@ECJoker19 The front fan is running with no problem. Anybody know what is going on?
The Pre-Boot System Performance Check detected a non-Dell OEM fan. Ignore it.
Any improvement in the noise level with the new fan?
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August 10th, 2020 13:00
Well the fan speed dropped from 11% to 9%. How do I get rid of the message from the start up? The Pre-Boot System Performance Check message keeps popping up everytime I start the computer. It seems a bit quieter than the stock fans.
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August 10th, 2020 16:00
It's a safety feature, Dell's bios won't let you disable the message and check.
But I've never heard of the front fan header triggering this error on a noctua. Did you remember to plug the front fan into the front fan header (and not for example the cpu fan header which is guaranteed to not like that particular fan).
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August 10th, 2020 16:00
Yeah, I plugged in the slot where I unplugged the stock fan from. All I did was replace the fans, everything else as in the right place.
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August 10th, 2020 16:00
As an aside I have that exact same fan plugged into my front fan header, but I have the prior gen z370.
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August 10th, 2020 17:00
@ECJoker19
Yes, this would be the first reported instance of which I am aware of a properly connected front fan throwing a start-up error.
You were considering some other mods if I recall; perhaps a push/pull radiator sandwich?? What other fans do you have and to what mobo headers are those connected?
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August 10th, 2020 18:00
The start up error went away after I restarted my computer a couple of times. I also want to mentioned that I went to AWCC and changed the overclock settings from 1 to 2 (pre-made overclock) and then changed it back. This caused my PC to restart. I don't know if that was the cause or if my computer recognized there wasn't any problem with the front fan.
In regards to the push/pull configuration, I will use 2 Corsair ML120 Pro (Non-RGB/LED). It will arrive tomorrow on Aug 11. I have a Y-Splitter which I will connect the fans to the pins that my current stock fan is connected to.
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August 10th, 2020 20:00
Cool, glad it got sorted out. Yeah, the A12x25 is nice because it comes with the Y splitter.
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August 10th, 2020 21:00
I think I spoke too soon.... The start up error came back and I don't know how to get rid of it.
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August 10th, 2020 22:00
@ECJoker19 The start up error came back and I don't know how to get rid of it.
Just wait until you do the push/pull configuration and see how it works at that time. If it doesn't get fixed with a little trouble shooting, you can consider converting the Noctua to a 3-pin fan. It would run constant speed at 2000 rpm, or 1700 rpm with the adapter. Either speed would be more quiet than the Corsair fans.
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January 30th, 2021 07:00
Of course I can't speak for ECJoker19 but I ended up removing my Noctua from the front fan position due to start up error and another weird thing it was doing. I hated to because I did experience better cooling quieter operation. I reinstalled my ML120 pro in the front position. Eventually I want to try a fan splitter and install a noctua in the hard drive position above the front fan. On two separate occasions I have unplugged the top fan (I currently have a ML120 pro in that position as well) and just plugged the noctua in the top fan header. I did not get any boot errors, so hopefully I'll be able to install the noctua in that position without issue.
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April 18th, 2021 09:00
Sad to hear it wasn't resolved. I just finished installing Noctua NF A-12's both on top and front of my R11 and I too am getting the pre-boot check. I really wish that could go away. I mean, I don't shut down that often but still.
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April 19th, 2021 06:00
The Top Fan as well. I replaced both, but booted in between after installing the top fan.
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April 19th, 2021 06:00
So the Corsair ml-120 pro are the ones to use for the front fan upgrade that the R11 will except.
thanks