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January 8, 2021
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Reputations: 0 Messages: 1 It could still be heat causing the shutdown even though the fans are still running. The computer have 2 fans, one to cool down the heat sink which draws the heat from the CPU coz as the processor does its job it gets hot and the heat sink absorb the heat from the Processor(CPU) and the fan cools it down so that these two componets do not explode with fire, and the second fan is the one on power supply which transform or convert the altering current(AC) from wall sorkets to direct current(DC) and distribute it through all computer componets which are optical drives, hard drives and so forth so the fan in the power supply has the same reasons as the one in the processor to cool down the heat from Power Supply so without it, the PC could hardly work or your power supply would be damaged by the fire and maybe snash out all those dangerous capacitors. Look for damaged wires that could touch other bare wires. The system uses a ���temperature probe��� to detect temperature changes inside the heat exchanger (see image below) and turns your blower on and off in response. If the computer is overworked you might need to clean it up a bit, remove programs you dont use, do virus scan, disc clean up etc. Not even System Recovery (F11). Thanks for verifying that stopping the Windows Update task would turn The more the CPU does, the more the graphics card does, the hotter things get. 50% Upvoted. hide. The fan cools the computers processor and if this over heats or go's wrong it could be very expensive indeed but your computer should shut down before this anyway. Tells fans to cool it down or it'll go on strike. that power on count is not a big deal. Computer works. Hello, I never turned off my PC, I let it fall in sleep mode. My computer's fan would normally not turn on that often. do you have anything like HWmonitor installed? Same cycle, over and over. Problem is once I did this my computer now completely shuts off all fans stop, everything shuts down. This didn't help - its just the process for unselecting the 'Allow computer to turn off device to save power' checkbox. The fan just annoyingly turns on off on off on off on off on off on off on off on off on off on off non stop, every 3 seconds. It sounds like you know this already, but let���s review. Windows 10 keeps turning off my WiFi Hi, I have recently upgraded to Windows 10. Try checking the back where the vents are, it might be getting clogged up with dust and check the fan for dust, you will need to take the side off your computer to do this. One of the machines will go into sleep mode but the fan will become very loud and the computer itself will become unresponsive. So, how do you "shutdown" your computer? Its probably too hot. I'm just worried that it is my hdd. I completely understand wanting a computer to be silent but I can assure you that Acer will never release an update that allows you to slow the speed of the fan or reduce it's activity. Hope this helps. The computer occasionally shuts down for no discernible reason. That has started happening to me twice in last couple days. Is it the hard drive that is the problem? The pc isn't hot at all and I don't know what to do. JavaScript is disabled. I have turned my computer off to let it cool down. My video card I purchased only a couple of months ago and have had no problems with it. Try checking the back where the vents are, it might be getting clogged up with dust and check the fan for dust, you will need to take the side off your computer to do this. Rinse and repeat. do you have fans that are plugged into the motherboard? MacBook Pro has vents along the side and on the back. the fan is there to prevent the computer from heating up. The power supply tends to cause more problems than any other piece of hardware and is very often the cause of a computer turning For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. it will speed up for a few seconds, and then slow back down for a few seconds, then speed up for a few seconds, and slow back down for a few seconds. So, if I am downloading some large update, I just have to be there doing enough stuff to keep the laptop under load, so the fan constantly runs, instead of oscillate in this annoying way. It is a 240 as opposed to a range of 240-253. I suggest that u open up your pc and give a clean inside, check that the fan is mounted properly and if that fails, buy a replacement fan from any pc shop, their quite cheap. I have a Dell Inspiron 530. To proceed, we recommend going through each section below to help find a solution to your problem. How can I cool down my system better on load? Still have questions? but you need to start eliminating possible problems by testing the hdd, ram and motherboard. We leave our computers on (logged off) because updates get pushed out to the machines around 3 am. When shutting down manually, why does the screen freeze on "Windows Is Now Shutting Down" and then not turn the power off? 7 7. comments. Any advice? Adjust the power settings, clean the fan vents, check for suspicious processes, and then update the BIOS to help reduce the internal temperature. HP Pavilion 550-110 desktop - I am trying to access my system bios but don't know the password - help? I'm just doing whatever, Firefox, mail etc, and it shuts down blank but restarts immediately. Check CPU heat sink/fan anyway to make sure all is good. TECHSPOT : Tech Enthusiasts, Power Users, Gamers, TechSpot is a registered trademark. hopefully you have another computer or other spare parts to do these tests. The fans started running at high RPM shortly after I updated my Asus motherboard BIOS. Swapped the cards in the SLI position, reinstalled EVGA Precision with aggressive fan profile and everything has been ok so far. share. Get answers by asking now. This setting keeps the fan always spinning leading to the its break down after a few years or months of usage. HP Omen Control was also useless. I also noticed that after a hard shut down my led indicator was still on and I could not restart the computer without unplugging it from my power strip, letting the light die out, and then plugging it back in. a failed HDD will not cause a COMPLETE shutdown. The pc fans are running at full speed most of the time keep turning on and off repeatedly, even when I'm not doing anything. Lexem Newbie. MacBook Air computers have vents along the back near the clutch. All 3 voltages don't necessarily always fail ot once. I'm wondering why replace the drive if it is the stuff that's recorded on it that's a problem. The default fan profiles had the fans stop spinning at idle. i suggest getting a new fan, doesnt sound good or... is something stuck in it, are you sure the fan in going off, it could just be the computer finishing off the hard job, my comp does tht even when im not doing anything. PC could be wake up by mouse, keyboard or from external poke from Teamviewer. While in sleep mode, the fan start and stop every minute or two. report. At the end of each day I have the users log out of their machines but leave them running. The computer turns the cooling fan on and off when it receives a temperature indication from the coolant temperature sensor. Btw, i assume that nothing is overclocked here? If the computer has no power or doesn't turn on, see: Why won't my computer turn on? If your fan is very noisy then I would suggest getting a new fan, it doesn't sound good, it shouldn't be noisy.. the computer is just cooling itself down like we try and cool outselves down when we get hot. I'm at a loss. Fans come on, cool it down, then it tells them it doesn't need them anymore. New comments cannot be ��� Can be caused by dust, you could hoover the back of your PC. it's really scaring me as the computer does turn on, but the cpu fan would randomly turn off and then turn on while spinning really hard! the UBCD4WIN has some utilities you can use to diagnose problems on a machine. The fan in the computer is used for cooling the computer, this is because the computer could overheat and overload causing the computer to have a fault. I tried changing my BIOS fan controls, but that doesn't seem to work. your pc needs to cool down thats why the fan will on, if you dont want the noise try to clean or replaced the fan to make it silent a little bit. I noticed the fan keeps running and making noise, which is very annoying. I've tried to remove the pw? My HP ��� I'm not a computer novice, but not a guru either...not sure how to go about trouble-shooting this. or does it do this while idling?, in other words what is the last thing you are dong when it happens? If your device's ... Mac Pro has three fans on the front of the computer and vents on the front and back. xGary, Sep 12, 2012 #5. There���s a fan inside your machine that keeps it cool. Now I keep ��� (look for shorts). I do have a HWmonitor installed. just a hunch here i had the same symptoms on a machine i had last year and it was a hard drive that was having a problem.....let me know, like to help if i can. What can I modify to let it cool down without a fan an keep house quiet while not much need to be done. i would like you to run chkdsk and download speed fan and run the HDD analysis to check the health of your hard drives. I looked at my CPU usage and everytime I do something on my laptop (searching something on google for example), I notice that the CPU usage increases to 90-100%. Your furnace fan limit switch is basically a control system that determines when the furnace blower assembly should turn on and off. Your cooling fan operates through a series of circuits. I am trying to access my system bios but don't know the password - help? You can sign in to give your opinion on the answer. Note. Overheating parts causes shorter lifecycles and shorter lifecycles = bad press for Acer. I can access the BIOS thingy by pressing F10 while the screen is on. Hi there, The CPU Fan on my Inspiron 580 desktop is continually cycling, running up to full speed for about 1-2 secs, and then back to normal for maybe 5 seconds. I have now replaced the motherboard, cpu, and power supply, as well as RAM. My max cpu temp is 65c. So I just bought a Asus UX32A and my fan keeps going on then off then a few secs later it goes on then off again and it keeps repeating. About fan noise. The fan goes on and off constantly after booting up. When the temperature exceeds a specific value -- usually 215 degrees Fahrenheit -- the computer will turn the fan ��� As you work on your computer, your CPU generates heat. I have taken the side of the case off and have had a no problems yet. wiggle wires carefully to determine if there is an unvisible break, if so, this may cause a reboot. No other problem noticed. check your max cpu temp and make sure that its not a thermal shutdown issue, go into your bios and see what your upper limit is set to so we can eliminate that. Please help, I'm at a loss. an optical drive is a moving part and is also likely to fail, but not likely the cause of your problem (in my experience). No, nothing on this rig is overclocked. do you hear anything coming from the motherboard? are you working on it it when it does this? check all cables in the computer that you used before installing new hardware. Question: My computer fan is kicking on high every few minutes, help! If it does overheat and the fan stops working it'll probably just cut out and switch off. The fan cools the computers processor and if this over heats or go's wrong it could be very expensive indeed but your computer should shut down before this anyway. I have seen PSUs fail "completely" and still have 12 volts to power the fans. Adjust the power settings, let the computer cool for a few minutes, and then troubleshoot the noisy fan. Please help! The surface your device rests on can block its vents, affecting fan behavior. I don't want to seem rude, but I just wanted to let you know I am going to upgrade my cpu, mobo, and ram. Weird, I know. When the fan is clear and the inside of your machine is clean, then the cool air has a chance to flow through and keep the CPU temperature under control. Ethics Statement Terms of Use Privacy Policy Change Ad Consent Advertise. Join Yahoo Answers and get 100 points today. Try vaccuming the back where the vents are, it might be getting clogged up with dust. Hey, I recently bought an Asus laptop (asus vivobook R541UA-DM985T). © 2021 TechSpot, Inc. All Rights Reserved. From your description, it sounds as if you are doing this by pressing the power button. Just because your computer came on for a few moments doesn't mean that the power supply unit in your computer is working properly. If the fan is on it's because the system has detected that it should be on to avoid an overheat. Your computer may be overheating. Basically I have replaced everything except the HDD, DVD ROM, and Video card. My computer's cpu fan keeps turning on and off! if you have capasitors, check for leaks or barrel cracks. The CPU and fan. Lately, the fan seems to be cycling fast & slow; ie. How to Auto-Control Your PC���s Fans for Cool, Quiet Operation this could be any number of things, but i'll hang in there if you do. I'm going to try and be concise and to the point. save. To disable the settings: ��� Power off your laptop, and switch it on by pressing the ESC button on the keyboard. Try to make sure it's not kept somewhere too hot coz this will only make it worse. If you shut down your computer properly from the Window's start menu or by pressing the power button and you notice that your screen is off but some internal parts still remain powered on such as the fans or lights, then there is a chance that the fast startup setting in Windows could be interfering with your computer systems shut down sequence. good luck, David Jaffe strongly clarifies comments on a cross-gen God of War: Ragnarok, Bitcoin soars past $40,000 in record rally, Amazon's new $2 billion housing fund will 'create or preserve' 20,000 affordable homes, Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-standing agreement with Duracell, Asus plans price hikes for its GPUs and motherboards in early 2021, Elon Musk passes Jeff Bezos as world's richest person, Mercedes-Benz showcases massive 56-inch 'Hyperscreen' dashboard replacement, Verizon delays 3G network shutdown indefinitely. This thread is archived. If AMD/Nvidia sell out hardware, but consumers in  bulk don't get it. (or the required key) It just goes to a blank screen as if I had shut it down, but the fans are all still running. What do you think of the answers? I also turned off the "Fan always on" at startup. If your computer turns off immediately or even within a few seconds after it is turned on, there could be several possible issues. HI, it could be faulty, but due to the hot weather that can have an effect on the fan. If an Intel processor is neither i3, i5, i7 or up, what is it then? It is going into S1 sleep state. Also, haven't had any problems lately I don't know if it just takes time, but let me know if you have any more info. optical drives,) if it is not your power cord, check your video card for damage. it could be a lot of things. If this problem is caused by one of them, there is no need to continue. if not you can do simple tests like try to boot from a linux or dos boot CD and that can help you eliminate a number of possibilities. I also downgraded the BIOS firmware by updating to my previous BIOS version, but that I am at my wit's end. They stop. When a computer fan spins loudly for longer than 20 seconds, there might be an issue with a fan, or the computer might be overheating. I can't access anything else though. Your computer sounds like it's overheating. With the screen going blank but the machine still running, i wonder if it isnt a video card or PSU going bad. I've already updated the bios and all of the drivers and it's just annoying. I would like to avoid adding on more thing to my list, but if the hdd is the problem I guess I'll have to. and any system beeps? Is this something to be concerned about? you can also add your own utilities to maximize productivity. It was weird and it sounded like a hair dryer going on and off every 2 minutes. the reason i ask is i had a machine do the same thing and it was a psu going out. Infopackets Reader 'Alan' writes: " Dear Dennis, My CPU fan is stuck at 100% full load (same as my chassis fan) - and it's very loud. Now every time I shut down my lap top it disconnects my WiFi. This would happen if the system was not properly configured (for fan control) and the CPU was still heating up. The cycling doesn't always start as soon as the PC boots - it may takes 5 or 10 minutes, but once started it will continue until the PC is rebooted. Then it turns and again and does the same thing. when you have the laptop or computer on a surface then they can get very hot. unplug ALL unecessary hardware (I.e. Why does the computer turn off without warning occasionally? I have been looking to upgrade this machine for awhile. It generally runs at around 45c. When a computer fan spins loudly for a long period of time, there might be an issue with a fan, or the computer might be overheating. Okay, I performed chkdsk and it reported errors, but when I tried to fix them it still says they are there. What is the best automatic watch for $500 or less? Gets hot. Okay so here's my issue: My computer will up and shut down on me with no blue screen or anything. Sorry forgot to mention that it repeats this even after successful reboot. Could it just be HDD, or maybe overheating? Your computer sounds like it's overheating. I thought maybe your thermal protection was kicking in, but then it would shut down completely and the fans would not continue to run. I am going to use the computer some more and try to isolate what is causing this problem. Your computer is not shutting down at all. The idea is to get more power cost effiecent. Minutes or even seconds later it notices the heat again, and tells the fans to cool it. 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Reputations: 0 Messages: 1 It could still be heat causing the shutdown even though the fans are still running. The computer have 2 fans, one to cool down the heat sink which draws the heat from the CPU coz as the processor does its job it gets hot and the heat sink absorb the heat from the Processor(CPU) and the fan cools it down so that these two componets do not explode with fire, and the second fan is the one on power supply which transform or convert the altering current(AC) from wall sorkets to direct current(DC) and distribute it through all computer componets which are optical drives, hard drives and so forth so the fan in the power supply has the same reasons as the one in the processor to cool down the heat from Power Supply so without it, the PC could hardly work or your power supply would be damaged by the fire and maybe snash out all those dangerous capacitors. Look for damaged wires that could touch other bare wires. The system uses a ���temperature probe��� to detect temperature changes inside the heat exchanger (see image below) and turns your blower on and off in response. If the computer is overworked you might need to clean it up a bit, remove programs you dont use, do virus scan, disc clean up etc. Not even System Recovery (F11). Thanks for verifying that stopping the Windows Update task would turn The more the CPU does, the more the graphics card does, the hotter things get. 50% Upvoted. hide. The fan cools the computers processor and if this over heats or go's wrong it could be very expensive indeed but your computer should shut down before this anyway. Tells fans to cool it down or it'll go on strike. that power on count is not a big deal. Computer works. Hello, I never turned off my PC, I let it fall in sleep mode. My computer's fan would normally not turn on that often. do you have anything like HWmonitor installed? Same cycle, over and over. Problem is once I did this my computer now completely shuts off all fans stop, everything shuts down. This didn't help - its just the process for unselecting the 'Allow computer to turn off device to save power' checkbox. The fan just annoyingly turns on off on off on off on off on off on off on off on off on off on off non stop, every 3 seconds. It sounds like you know this already, but let���s review. Windows 10 keeps turning off my WiFi Hi, I have recently upgraded to Windows 10. Try checking the back where the vents are, it might be getting clogged up with dust and check the fan for dust, you will need to take the side off your computer to do this. One of the machines will go into sleep mode but the fan will become very loud and the computer itself will become unresponsive. So, how do you "shutdown" your computer? Its probably too hot. I'm just worried that it is my hdd. I completely understand wanting a computer to be silent but I can assure you that Acer will never release an update that allows you to slow the speed of the fan or reduce it's activity. Hope this helps. The computer occasionally shuts down for no discernible reason. That has started happening to me twice in last couple days. Is it the hard drive that is the problem? The pc isn't hot at all and I don't know what to do. JavaScript is disabled. I have turned my computer off to let it cool down. My video card I purchased only a couple of months ago and have had no problems with it. Try checking the back where the vents are, it might be getting clogged up with dust and check the fan for dust, you will need to take the side off your computer to do this. Rinse and repeat. do you have fans that are plugged into the motherboard? MacBook Pro has vents along the side and on the back. the fan is there to prevent the computer from heating up. The power supply tends to cause more problems than any other piece of hardware and is very often the cause of a computer turning For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. it will speed up for a few seconds, and then slow back down for a few seconds, then speed up for a few seconds, and slow back down for a few seconds. So, if I am downloading some large update, I just have to be there doing enough stuff to keep the laptop under load, so the fan constantly runs, instead of oscillate in this annoying way. It is a 240 as opposed to a range of 240-253. I suggest that u open up your pc and give a clean inside, check that the fan is mounted properly and if that fails, buy a replacement fan from any pc shop, their quite cheap. I have a Dell Inspiron 530. To proceed, we recommend going through each section below to help find a solution to your problem. How can I cool down my system better on load? Still have questions? but you need to start eliminating possible problems by testing the hdd, ram and motherboard. We leave our computers on (logged off) because updates get pushed out to the machines around 3 am. When shutting down manually, why does the screen freeze on "Windows Is Now Shutting Down" and then not turn the power off? 7 7. comments. Any advice? Adjust the power settings, clean the fan vents, check for suspicious processes, and then update the BIOS to help reduce the internal temperature. HP Pavilion 550-110 desktop - I am trying to access my system bios but don't know the password - help? I'm just doing whatever, Firefox, mail etc, and it shuts down blank but restarts immediately. Check CPU heat sink/fan anyway to make sure all is good. TECHSPOT : Tech Enthusiasts, Power Users, Gamers, TechSpot is a registered trademark. hopefully you have another computer or other spare parts to do these tests. The fans started running at high RPM shortly after I updated my Asus motherboard BIOS. Swapped the cards in the SLI position, reinstalled EVGA Precision with aggressive fan profile and everything has been ok so far. share. Get answers by asking now. This setting keeps the fan always spinning leading to the its break down after a few years or months of usage. HP Omen Control was also useless. I also noticed that after a hard shut down my led indicator was still on and I could not restart the computer without unplugging it from my power strip, letting the light die out, and then plugging it back in. a failed HDD will not cause a COMPLETE shutdown. The pc fans are running at full speed most of the time keep turning on and off repeatedly, even when I'm not doing anything. Lexem Newbie. MacBook Air computers have vents along the back near the clutch. All 3 voltages don't necessarily always fail ot once. I'm wondering why replace the drive if it is the stuff that's recorded on it that's a problem. The default fan profiles had the fans stop spinning at idle. i suggest getting a new fan, doesnt sound good or... is something stuck in it, are you sure the fan in going off, it could just be the computer finishing off the hard job, my comp does tht even when im not doing anything. PC could be wake up by mouse, keyboard or from external poke from Teamviewer. While in sleep mode, the fan start and stop every minute or two. report. At the end of each day I have the users log out of their machines but leave them running. The computer turns the cooling fan on and off when it receives a temperature indication from the coolant temperature sensor. Btw, i assume that nothing is overclocked here? If the computer has no power or doesn't turn on, see: Why won't my computer turn on? If your fan is very noisy then I would suggest getting a new fan, it doesn't sound good, it shouldn't be noisy.. the computer is just cooling itself down like we try and cool outselves down when we get hot. I'm at a loss. Fans come on, cool it down, then it tells them it doesn't need them anymore. New comments cannot be ��� Can be caused by dust, you could hoover the back of your PC. it's really scaring me as the computer does turn on, but the cpu fan would randomly turn off and then turn on while spinning really hard! the UBCD4WIN has some utilities you can use to diagnose problems on a machine. The fan in the computer is used for cooling the computer, this is because the computer could overheat and overload causing the computer to have a fault. I tried changing my BIOS fan controls, but that doesn't seem to work. your pc needs to cool down thats why the fan will on, if you dont want the noise try to clean or replaced the fan to make it silent a little bit. I noticed the fan keeps running and making noise, which is very annoying. I've tried to remove the pw? My HP ��� I'm not a computer novice, but not a guru either...not sure how to go about trouble-shooting this. or does it do this while idling?, in other words what is the last thing you are dong when it happens? If your device's ... Mac Pro has three fans on the front of the computer and vents on the front and back. xGary, Sep 12, 2012 #5. There���s a fan inside your machine that keeps it cool. Now I keep ��� (look for shorts). I do have a HWmonitor installed. just a hunch here i had the same symptoms on a machine i had last year and it was a hard drive that was having a problem.....let me know, like to help if i can. What can I modify to let it cool down without a fan an keep house quiet while not much need to be done. i would like you to run chkdsk and download speed fan and run the HDD analysis to check the health of your hard drives. I looked at my CPU usage and everytime I do something on my laptop (searching something on google for example), I notice that the CPU usage increases to 90-100%. Your furnace fan limit switch is basically a control system that determines when the furnace blower assembly should turn on and off. Your cooling fan operates through a series of circuits. I am trying to access my system bios but don't know the password - help? You can sign in to give your opinion on the answer. Note. Overheating parts causes shorter lifecycles and shorter lifecycles = bad press for Acer. I can access the BIOS thingy by pressing F10 while the screen is on. Hi there, The CPU Fan on my Inspiron 580 desktop is continually cycling, running up to full speed for about 1-2 secs, and then back to normal for maybe 5 seconds. I have now replaced the motherboard, cpu, and power supply, as well as RAM. My max cpu temp is 65c. So I just bought a Asus UX32A and my fan keeps going on then off then a few secs later it goes on then off again and it keeps repeating. About fan noise. The fan goes on and off constantly after booting up. When the temperature exceeds a specific value -- usually 215 degrees Fahrenheit -- the computer will turn the fan ��� As you work on your computer, your CPU generates heat. I have taken the side of the case off and have had a no problems yet. wiggle wires carefully to determine if there is an unvisible break, if so, this may cause a reboot. No other problem noticed. check your max cpu temp and make sure that its not a thermal shutdown issue, go into your bios and see what your upper limit is set to so we can eliminate that. Please help, I'm at a loss. an optical drive is a moving part and is also likely to fail, but not likely the cause of your problem (in my experience). No, nothing on this rig is overclocked. do you hear anything coming from the motherboard? are you working on it it when it does this? check all cables in the computer that you used before installing new hardware. Question: My computer fan is kicking on high every few minutes, help! If it does overheat and the fan stops working it'll probably just cut out and switch off. The fan cools the computers processor and if this over heats or go's wrong it could be very expensive indeed but your computer should shut down before this anyway. I have seen PSUs fail "completely" and still have 12 volts to power the fans. Adjust the power settings, let the computer cool for a few minutes, and then troubleshoot the noisy fan. Please help! The surface your device rests on can block its vents, affecting fan behavior. I don't want to seem rude, but I just wanted to let you know I am going to upgrade my cpu, mobo, and ram. Weird, I know. When the fan is clear and the inside of your machine is clean, then the cool air has a chance to flow through and keep the CPU temperature under control. Ethics Statement Terms of Use Privacy Policy Change Ad Consent Advertise. Join Yahoo Answers and get 100 points today. Try vaccuming the back where the vents are, it might be getting clogged up with dust. Hey, I recently bought an Asus laptop (asus vivobook R541UA-DM985T). © 2021 TechSpot, Inc. All Rights Reserved. From your description, it sounds as if you are doing this by pressing the power button. Just because your computer came on for a few moments doesn't mean that the power supply unit in your computer is working properly. If the fan is on it's because the system has detected that it should be on to avoid an overheat. Your computer may be overheating. Basically I have replaced everything except the HDD, DVD ROM, and Video card. My computer's cpu fan keeps turning on and off! if you have capasitors, check for leaks or barrel cracks. The CPU and fan. Lately, the fan seems to be cycling fast & slow; ie. How to Auto-Control Your PC���s Fans for Cool, Quiet Operation this could be any number of things, but i'll hang in there if you do. I'm going to try and be concise and to the point. save. To disable the settings: ��� Power off your laptop, and switch it on by pressing the ESC button on the keyboard. Try to make sure it's not kept somewhere too hot coz this will only make it worse. If you shut down your computer properly from the Window's start menu or by pressing the power button and you notice that your screen is off but some internal parts still remain powered on such as the fans or lights, then there is a chance that the fast startup setting in Windows could be interfering with your computer systems shut down sequence. good luck, David Jaffe strongly clarifies comments on a cross-gen God of War: Ragnarok, Bitcoin soars past $40,000 in record rally, Amazon's new $2 billion housing fund will 'create or preserve' 20,000 affordable homes, Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-standing agreement with Duracell, Asus plans price hikes for its GPUs and motherboards in early 2021, Elon Musk passes Jeff Bezos as world's richest person, Mercedes-Benz showcases massive 56-inch 'Hyperscreen' dashboard replacement, Verizon delays 3G network shutdown indefinitely. This thread is archived. If AMD/Nvidia sell out hardware, but consumers in  bulk don't get it. (or the required key) It just goes to a blank screen as if I had shut it down, but the fans are all still running. What do you think of the answers? I also turned off the "Fan always on" at startup. If your computer turns off immediately or even within a few seconds after it is turned on, there could be several possible issues. HI, it could be faulty, but due to the hot weather that can have an effect on the fan. If an Intel processor is neither i3, i5, i7 or up, what is it then? It is going into S1 sleep state. Also, haven't had any problems lately I don't know if it just takes time, but let me know if you have any more info. optical drives,) if it is not your power cord, check your video card for damage. it could be a lot of things. If this problem is caused by one of them, there is no need to continue. if not you can do simple tests like try to boot from a linux or dos boot CD and that can help you eliminate a number of possibilities. I also downgraded the BIOS firmware by updating to my previous BIOS version, but that I am at my wit's end. They stop. When a computer fan spins loudly for longer than 20 seconds, there might be an issue with a fan, or the computer might be overheating. I can't access anything else though. Your computer sounds like it's overheating. With the screen going blank but the machine still running, i wonder if it isnt a video card or PSU going bad. I've already updated the bios and all of the drivers and it's just annoying. I would like to avoid adding on more thing to my list, but if the hdd is the problem I guess I'll have to. and any system beeps? Is this something to be concerned about? you can also add your own utilities to maximize productivity. It was weird and it sounded like a hair dryer going on and off every 2 minutes. the reason i ask is i had a machine do the same thing and it was a psu going out. Infopackets Reader 'Alan' writes: " Dear Dennis, My CPU fan is stuck at 100% full load (same as my chassis fan) - and it's very loud. Now every time I shut down my lap top it disconnects my WiFi. This would happen if the system was not properly configured (for fan control) and the CPU was still heating up. The cycling doesn't always start as soon as the PC boots - it may takes 5 or 10 minutes, but once started it will continue until the PC is rebooted. Then it turns and again and does the same thing. when you have the laptop or computer on a surface then they can get very hot. unplug ALL unecessary hardware (I.e. Why does the computer turn off without warning occasionally? I have been looking to upgrade this machine for awhile. It generally runs at around 45c. When a computer fan spins loudly for a long period of time, there might be an issue with a fan, or the computer might be overheating. Okay, I performed chkdsk and it reported errors, but when I tried to fix them it still says they are there. What is the best automatic watch for $500 or less? Gets hot. Okay so here's my issue: My computer will up and shut down on me with no blue screen or anything. Sorry forgot to mention that it repeats this even after successful reboot. Could it just be HDD, or maybe overheating? Your computer sounds like it's overheating. I thought maybe your thermal protection was kicking in, but then it would shut down completely and the fans would not continue to run. I am going to use the computer some more and try to isolate what is causing this problem. Your computer is not shutting down at all. The idea is to get more power cost effiecent. Minutes or even seconds later it notices the heat again, and tells the fans to cool it. 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