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Command Center Problem
I keep attempting to turn up the PCI-E fans in Command Center. It lets me select everything after I hit 'Manual', instead of 'Curve', but it doesn't sound like the case fan is increasing (to 100%). The rpm stays the same as it was before I put it on fixed 100%; which confuses me.
I've uninstalled and reinstalled Command Center, but, it still doesn't change.
AAA737flyer
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Posted November 21st, 2011 19:00
Did you select APPLY after making your changes?
I'm not sure how to test the 'Is thermal control reporting it properly', however, after trying to boost the hard drive fan to 100% manual fixed, and also trying to open and close the vents on top, nothing is responding... It accepts my 'apply', but, it isn't doing anything. The vents won't open, or close. >_>
Also, yes, Sajin, I do intend on it. :)
However, now that you quoted that, I imagine this thread is going to be closed too. lmao
Edit: Ambient sensors showing 0ºc? (both 1 and 2) 3 shows 65ºc
What's happening?
I have it on manual, fixed 100%, and for some reason, the RPMs won't increase. It doesn't seem like anything is changing at all.
This is very strange... I don't think I've ever heard of this one before.
If the MIO-Board was bad or locked up, Command Center would complain with a communication error when Win-7 boots up. So, is Thermal Control reporting (the slower) RPMs properly?
What about the other controllable fans? ... same thing?
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Posted November 22nd, 2011 05:00
Perhaps the fan leads are not properly set causing the rpm's not to register or the top bar has failed?
While running, remove and slide back on the fan lead to its connector.
Also, yes, Sajin, I do intend on it. :) However, now that you quoted that, I imagine this thread is going to be closed too.
Not sure what you guys are talking about ... Your previous Dual 590 thread is still online.
Edit: Ambient sensors showing 0ºc? (both 1 and 2) 3 shows 65ºc
Ya, all those temps are way off and not realistic. The MIO-Board could be bad, but likely it's just confused or has a corrupt config loaded on it. There are various things you can try to get things back on-track, like ...Test MIO-Board with Dell DiagnosticsPower-Off power dissipation fixClean uninstall, reboot, install, reboot Command Center update/installFind the bad electrical connection between components of the AlienFX (MIO-Board) system (there are many parts, cables, and wires)... detailed instructions are in the other posts I have written, just search a bit.Dell Rockstar
Microsoft Windows and Apple iOS Developer (Retired)
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en.community.dell.com/.../19990152.aspx
Follow all those links.
I would be good to know if the specific MIO-Board tests pass in Dell Diags. Also, what happens when you "exercise" the fans and lights in DD.
Check that all components are connected to MIO-Board good, including the "remote daughter board".
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- Click "Mark as Accepted Answer" on any post that answers your question best.I did the clean uninstall first, which didn't work. I then downloaded the alienware diagnostics and ran a system test, and everything passed aside from: (Error Code: 0F00: 133C -- Disk - No suitable disk media is present).
Any suggestions?
I don't know what Power-Off power dissipation fix means, and finding the bad electrical connection between components almost needs to be in 'picture' for me to actually attempt it. xD
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Posted November 21st, 2011 15:00
It's Auto or Manual. Then, (if Manual) it's Fixed or Curve.
Fixed is always at that speed. With Curve, you can set Low and High thresholds ... and it will adjust between the two settings, depending on the temperature near the fan in question.
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