FanGUI should be used in its "Observer" mode to see what the Temperatures are and
how the BIOS is doing with fan control. Speedswitch is also worthwhile.
With such new systems, problems observed should be taken care of by Dell
under warranty.
The fan utility for observation was critical in figuring out what causes the fan to run more than normal on my D610 and bet this is the cause for many fan related issues. It is simple, if I use
any of the "
Dell Quickset" power schemes the temperature is "normal" fan runs "normal." When I use some "
Windows" power schemes the temperature and fan runs hotter and faster. Here is a break down
Higher temperatures (60C) and hence higher fan speeds (2800-3800 rpm). I also hear high-pitched whine from the computer:
Home/Office Desk
Always On
Lower temperatures (40-44C) and hence lower fan speeds (2300rpm):
Portable/Laptop
Presentation
Minimal Power Management
Max Battery
Maximum Battery (Quick Set)
Maximum Performance (Quick Set)
Wireless Disabled (Quick Set)
Presentation (Quick Set)
Question - do the top two turn off Intel's Speed Step?
I often think that the system would be a lot better off with No Power Management.
I do use SpeedSwitch for Power Management as well as CPU control and find that
to be the best solution.
When a selection is offered, I will choose No to "let the system turn this off
or on", or to put any task on a schedule.
Have no idea what turns Speed Step. SpeedSwitch does what I would think to be the same
thing with CPU usually at 30% and quickly more as needed, performance benchmarks show
no measured reduction from this action.
My company ordered three identical D610 and one has a fan that runs at medium or high speed while docked (AC power). The other two fans are on the lowest speed and never increase. How can I fix this because it is fairly loud?
I have the same problem with BIOS A06. Fan blows continuously, but only cold air leaves the bottom of the laptop while docked.
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and then turn off, until system gets warm and go to hi if it gets hot.
Too much heat will damage the system.
A handy utility can be found here:
click here for FanGUI and SpeedSwitch homepage (freeware)
FanGUI should be used in its "Observer" mode to see what the Temperatures are and
how the BIOS is doing with fan control. Speedswitch is also worthwhile.
With such new systems, problems observed should be taken care of by Dell
under warranty.
Art
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I do use SpeedSwitch for Power Management as well as CPU control and find that
to be the best solution.
When a selection is offered, I will choose No to "let the system turn this off
or on", or to put any task on a schedule.
Have no idea what turns Speed Step. SpeedSwitch does what I would think to be the same
thing with CPU usually at 30% and quickly more as needed, performance benchmarks show
no measured reduction from this action.
Art
dgelfuso
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SpeedSwitch is limited to Power Management and CPU control.
Dell QuickSet will size your icons and open your CD Tray and lots more.
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I have the same problem with BIOS A06. Fan blows continuously, but only cold air leaves the bottom of the laptop while docked.
Why can't Quickset handle this?