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Why am I getting CPU fan error if the fans are spinning?

Why am I getting CPU fan error if the fans are spinning?

A CPU fan error on start-up is typically due to physical damage to the fan, incorrect settings, or external factors causing the computer to overheat and force the fan to run at unusually high speeds. Dust or other objects obstructing the device’s air vents can also cause CPU fan errors.

How do I fix CPU fan speed error detected?

You can follow these tips to resolve the issue and get your CPU fan up and running:

  1. Press F1.
  2. Place your PC in a cool place.
  3. Clean your CPU fans thoroughly.
  4. Install a good airflow solution.
  5. Keep your PC in a cool place.
  6. Check your CPU fan’s settings.
  7. Change BIO settings.
  8. Get it checked by a Hardware technician.

What percentage should my CPU fan run at?

If you have the stock CPU fan, then running a fan at 70% of RPM or above will be the recommended CPU fan speed range. For gamers when their CPU temperature reaches 70C, setting RPM at 100% is the ideal CPU fan speed. At 50C to 55C the normal CPU fan speed should be around 50% of total RPM.

How do I fix my CPU fan not spinning?

Restart your computer. As simple as it sounds, restarting your computer might be the fix for your issue.

  • Clean your fan. Cleaning your fan is not an easy task if you haven’t done it before.
  • Repair or replace your power supply unit.
  • Replace your fan and motherboard.
  • Reset or flash your BIOS.
  • Can CPU run without fan?

    – Never run a modern CPU without it’s heat-sink. (Even if it supports it as a feature). – It might be OK, but it may damage the chip. Without the fan is OK for short periods of if the system is idle.

    How do I reset my CPU fan?

    Shut down your PC. Press the power button and immediately press F2 to enter into BIOS setup. Press F9 (or the load defaults button shown on the BIOS screen) to reset your BIOS. Press Esc or F10 and select “save and Exit” press Enter and allow your system to restart then check if the fan now works.

    Should I set my CPU fan to Turbo?

    In any case yes its fine to use turbo fan speed, it might get a bit load under load however.

    What happens if my CPU fan fails?

    CPUs with dead fans will overheat. The CPU can get so hot it will ignite, destroying itself beyond repair. A fried CPU can also take down the motherboard and other connected components with it when it goes. The CPU will break if the computer is continually used with a dead CPU cooler fan.

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    Ruth Doyle