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December 30th, 2021 07:00
Rear Fan Error Bypass?
Hi! I have a Dell Optiplex 7020.
I replaced the fans in it and now I get an error on boot.
Is there a bypass to this?
I am comfortable soldering cables and doing any possible solutions! Just need to know where to go to find this info!
I’m using GIM fans with a SATA connector. Any more info feel free to ask!
Thanks in advance!
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redxps630
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December 30th, 2021 08:00
The error is because Dell bios detects a fan rpm outside normal window. Bios is written to monitor Dell fan only. When a non-Dell fan is used, bios doesn’t know and thinks the fan has gone bad. You cannot edit bios to get rid of this error. It is a Dell built in safety warning.
if you replaced stock fan because it was broken or noisy, best solution is to replace w genuine Dell fan.
User anecdotes report certain non-Dell fan does not trigger this error. It is by trial and error.
bradthetechnut
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December 30th, 2021 17:00
No guarantees, but Noctua fans have been a common replacement if not using a Dell fan.
speedstep
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December 30th, 2021 18:00
@Anonymeus
@bradthetechnut
3020 7020 9020 fans are not wired the same as standard fans.
There is no bypass
Pocaton DELL FAN Adapter cable
SmokyGutGouger
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October 15th, 2022 17:00
I'm getting the "rear fan failure" alert at boot up too, but I'm still using the factory fan. I put in a USB 3.0 PCIe card that I ran a front 3.5" bay hub w/ USB 3.0 & various card readers from. I installed an SSD to run the operating system off of, but I left the factory HHD in as main storage and the big bulky case + fan. It's plugged into the motherboard and it seems to be operating fine. I get the "rear fan failure" at start-up, but after I start anyway it boots up fine. Is there a way to disable the alert or does anyone have an idea why it's there considering I'm using the factory fan?
redxps630
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October 15th, 2022 21:00
Since you have a 755 tower you should first replace cmos battery w a brand new one, if not already done. Then clear cmos settings by motherboard RTCRST jumper.