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Dell Inspiron 17 3721 problems
Hello,
Recently bought Inspiron 3721 ( )
When I try to download some of the driver links are not working.For example Dell Aplication.
I have already installed all of the drivers on my Windows 7 x64,but I'm searching for a program to control my fan.Or a Bios update?
Is there anything for fan control on my laptop because almost all the time it is at max and is getting annoying.
Excuse my english :)
eskarls
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February 14th, 2013 09:00
Thnk god that speedfan 4.48 beta 6 fixes this problem temporary.
Enable dell support in options and add fan control to cpu fan. Then use atomatic fan speed.
A fix until Dell gets us a new bios. :)
DELL-Chinmay S
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March 1st, 2013 12:00
Hi all,
Thank you for your patience.
Here is a BIOS update for Inspiron 3721 (A06 version) You may download it from the link : http://en.community.dell.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/3518/6232.3721A06.zip
Note: Make sure the ac adapter is connected and the battery is charged 10% or above to update the BIOS. Also, disconnect all the external peripherals before updating the BIOS. All the programs should be closed and documents saved.
Extract the driver --> Right click and 'Run as administrator' -- > Follow the prompts on screen to install the BIOS update.
This BIOS update is not web posted yet but will be updated on support website soon.
Please share the findings.
DELL-Chinmay S
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March 1st, 2013 13:00
Ηι Sidi/Peter2013,
Please try to download the file again. I have updated the link.
Vangelov
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January 25th, 2013 21:00
Bump
DELL-Chinmay S
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January 31st, 2013 03:00
Hi bosk802/Vangelov,
Please ensure that the vents of the system are clean and allow free circulation of air inside the system. You may use a can of compressed air to clean the vents. Before you clean the air vents of system:
For more information on cleaning the vents, please visit the following link:http://dell.to/SAep59
Once you clean the air vents, check if you face the same issue after that.
If the issue still persists, you can update the BIOS to latest version.
Note: Before flashing the BIOS please check the following:-
Steps to download BIOS:-
You can also check the CPU usage of your computer(please ensure you check it when system fan is constant).
To check CPU usage:
Please share the findings.
bosk802
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January 31st, 2013 03:00
How did you solve fan control problem? Have you got some problems besides the fan?
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Kak reshil problemy s kulerom? Eshe kakie to problemy bili s ustanovkoy Win7?
Vangelov
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February 2nd, 2013 04:00
DELL-Chinmay S - The notebook is brand new.I don't think I have to clean the air vents.
And for the idea to update my BIOS.....I want to update it too,but there is no bios update for this notebook.
CPU usage is 6-12% and the fan is still at full throtle.
bosk802 - My notebook is perfect,only this problem with the level of the fan speed is annoying.
And if you are going to install Windows 7 you must have nerves of steel for finding some of the drivers.
Thanks for the fixed link of Dell Application :)
chamilton2345
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February 2nd, 2013 05:00
Hi Vangelov,
I'm having the same issue with a Dell 3721 bought in January. The notebook is brand new. The fan is inacceptably loud. I've been trying to modify the advanced power Settings, specifically the Minimum and Maximum Levels for the CPU. I thought I found a combination that stopped the fan at least for normal browsing mode but now it's running again. Have you tried calling Dell? I set up the Notebook for my father-in-law today and will ask him to call Dell.
As far as I can see, there is not BIOS update available, as you mention. @Chinmay S: How can we let Dell know that this is a general issue? If it doesn't get better we'll have to return the Notebook.
If I found out anything I will let you know.
Chris
bosk802
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February 3rd, 2013 10:00
Hello everyone.
Well, i'm now alone experiencing problems with this laptop.
Can anyone explain me what did you do with video dirvers for Win7? Currently, there is a driver for Win8 and my Win7 doesn't recognize it as a proper one. How did you solve this problem? Or everyone is exploiting Win8 here? Thanks.
Vangelov
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February 4th, 2013 09:00
bosk802 - download the driver from ati.com or from intel.
chamilton2345 - No,i didn't call them.Because there is no dell support around here.I don't think that I have to call to USA when there are forums for such issues.
Peter2013
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February 4th, 2013 12:00
I am having the same issues and found no solution yet for getting the fan noise down. I have received the dell 3721 today. I have used the dell support tool and updated some drives but that didn't solve it. I will give it 5 days and than I wil send the laptop back. Is there some one with the sollution?
DavidP31
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February 5th, 2013 03:00
Hi,
I have the same problem. I have received my new Inspiron 17 yesterday, and the CPU fan is really noisy everytime, even if I do nothing... I think it's not normal. It seems to be a Bios problem with the CPU fan management...
If i don't find a solution quickly, i will send it back...
DELL-Chinmay S
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February 5th, 2013 15:00
Hi Vangelov/ chamilton2345/ Peter2013/ DavidP31,
I am still looking into this issue and will keep you posted with the details.
@ bosk802: You can try and install video driver in compatibility mode for Windows 7, that might work.
Download and Save the driver on desktop --> Right Click the driver installation file and select Properties/Compatibility Tab --> Select Windows 7 --> Click Apply/OK -- > Right Click the file and select the Run As Administrator option to install.
Hope it helps.
Peter2013
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February 5th, 2013 23:00
hi Dell-chinmay,
Yesterday I reported this issue to the Dell support center, the Ref nr. 2D5A4E3W1YX25D10X.
bosk802
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February 6th, 2013 00:00
Hello everyone.
As most of you, i bought this laptop with Win8 installed, but i downgraded it to Win7. I faced problems with some device's drivers, but almost all of them were solved with drivers supplied for this laptop in support section of dell website. But there was no driver for video that will be applicable for Win7, resolution look awful, i thought it was some hardware-related problem. But i finally found driver by using dell website search engine:
www.dell.com/.../DriverDetails
I just wonder why this driver is not in the list, where it should be for Win7. Нou should fix this, Dell-guys.
And couple of words about the fan. I have no troubles with the fan now, using Win7 and, as i remember, i had no troubles with the fan when it was working under Win8 (but it was only 2 days). Under normal condition, without any load on CPU, i can hardly hear fan is spinning. Under greater load, for example, trying to estimate laptop performance using Windows-utility, fan is spinning faster. I cant tell its the maximum speed, i can hear it, but it seems to be normal and NOT very annoying. This was concerning fan noise.
I can tell some revision number or bios version of my laptop, if it helps. May be it's all about hardware failure of particular production batch?