Unsolved
This post is more than 5 years old
3 Posts
0
24657
M18x-R1, fans are not kicking in properly.
I believe problem started after i updated bios to 05 version. however before the update u could hear that sweet power of fans and be sure game runs on max fps when after update i experience some processor throttling, fps drops in games and it heats up a bit . any ideas or solutions to this?
ps. i managed to get those fans kick in with third party software, however i have a feeling that one of the fans cant be controlled by the app(hwinfo).
ps. i blow the dust out every month or so .
thanks guys.
Alienware-Naomi
1.8K Posts
0
April 21st, 2014 11:00
Hi!
I recommend you go through the steps on this article. For overheating, use HWmonitor to check the CPU and GPU temperatures on idle and during stress, then post a reply with the results.
The Command Center controls the fans. You can also try a Power Drain (disconnect battery and AC adapter, then press and hold the power button for 30 seconds) and re-installing the application.
Let me know how it goes!
Ilgmars
3 Posts
0
April 29th, 2014 11:00
had no time yet to check temps ... tried reinstalling command center, no use your link was for desktop systems only. reinstalled command center for my laptop and i still dont have fan control in m18xr1.
the main problem i have is that the fans should kick in to the max like in "old" days when i launch smth heavy ... i prefer well cooled system over quiet one. tried reinstalling from alienrespawn few weeks ago and no change.
any chance to downgrade bios?
also ty a lot lot answering me :)
Alienware-Naomi
1.8K Posts
0
April 29th, 2014 14:00
Yes, you can downgrade the BIOS. Although, there's no guarantee of that fixing the problem so I don't recommend it. If the fans are not running properly it could cause overheating issues. Please update the thread once you've monitored the CPU and GPU temperatures.
Ilgmars
3 Posts
0
April 30th, 2014 05:00
Alienware-Naomi
1.8K Posts
0
April 30th, 2014 08:00
These records confirm CPU overheating.
Please send me a private message with your Service Tag, contact information and link to this thread so I can help you further.