CPU Fan Speed Always High

[trolleydriver]

I have a new build with a P7P55D-E Pro mobo, i5-750 and CM Hyper 212 Plus cooler (build posted on another thread). I do not yet have the OS installed

When I look in the BIOS, it shows the CPU fan always running between 1950 and 2050 rpm. I think the speed range for the 212 fan (4 pin design) is supposed to be 600 to 2000 rpm. If in the BIOS I set Q-Fan and then set it to "Silent" or any other setting, I expected the fan speed to change. But it doesn't ... it just keeps cycling in the 1950 to 2050 rpm range.

This does not seem normal to me. Any suggestions? Should I consider RMAing the board/cooler before time runs out? Am I panicking unnecessarily?

[MarkOne]

Originally Posted by trolleydriver

I...... I do not yet have the OS installed

stop to mess up everything ...you just give the answer in your question

[CMetaphor]

Originally Posted by MarkOne

stop to mess everything up ...you just give the answer in your question

Wrong? You don't need an OS installed for a PWM fan to work, that's bios controlled.

Check your heat, is the CPU overheating? Perhaps if the HSF isn't seated right the CPU is getting too hot and thus the PWM fan is always running on max.

Either that or youre on the wrong fan header?

[trolleydriver]

BIOS shows CPU temp always at 36 to 37C. I'll check again but I'm suer I have the fan plugged in to the correct header according to both the manual and what is written on the mobo. The speed shows up under the heaing of CPU fan. If it was in the wrong header wouldn't it show up under Chassis Fan (Case Fan)?

[CMetaphor]

Originally Posted by trolleydriver

BIOS shows CPU temp always at 36 to 37C. I'll check again but I'm suer I have the fan plugged in to the correct header according to both the manual and what is written on the mobo. The speed shows up under the heaing of CPU fan. If it was in the wrong header wouldn't it show up under Chassis Fan (Case Fan)?

Interesting, if it isnt overheating and on the correct header than something else is amiss. Are you certain the fan itself isn't the culprit? If the PWM wire has been broken (cold solder or a break) then the fan might not be able to slow down properly. Do you have another 4-pin fan somewhere you could try it with?

[trolleydriver]

Could I plug the CPU fan into the Chassis Fan header (which also has Q-Fan control) to test it?

[CMetaphor]

Originally Posted by trolleydriver

Could I plug the CPU fan into the Chassis Fan header (which also has Q-Fan control) to test it?

Sure, but only if its a 4-pin as well and has PWM (Q-Fan) control from the BIOS.

Have you tried the CPU fan in non-PWM mode? (if there's an option to change it that is).

[trolleydriver]

I have a 4 pin chassis fan header. So I guess I could try that for the CPU fan. I also have the Intel cooler which I assume has PWM and which I could try in the CPU fan header.

I can set CPU Q-Fan to disabled which I assume is non-PWM mode and which is the default setting.

[Arinoth]

That sounds a little hot to me in the bios on idle. With my 212+ the highest in the bios i'll see it is 30C

[Soultribunal]

This may seem mundane, but did you save settings , Exit and restart when you changed settings for your Fan.

And with Q-Fan setups did you set the temerature Range for you Processor? I know some ASUS boards I've had , had a designated Range to keep the Temperature under. If that is amiss then your Fan will Crank to Full speed.

As well, a lot of times when the system is posting it goes to MAx until Windows loads. My Zalman CNPS10X extreme does that as my Giga board is posting until its done, then it slows down.

ST