Re: CPU Fan

Hi!

I tried to Flash the systems BIOS again but Windows would not
allow it, saying that version 1.0.12 was already installed.

I have written them back several more times but no reply.

At this point, I would definitely pick up the phone and give Dell a
call. Start out by telling them that you have the latest BIOS
installed. It wouldn't hurt to mention that you've checked for
malicious software and reasonably believe there to be none present.

If you want to do a quick check, pop the cover off of the system and
take a look at the fans and airflow paths. See if there is any dust or
debris that would cause problems.

I have also checked my "Windows Processes Task manager
and it shows the system at 99% IDOL.

Surely you mean "idle"? If that's the case, you definitely don't have
anything sitting in the background and keeping the CPU busy, which
could definitely cause things to heat up.

It is most likely that you have a defective fan. The fans are supposed
to have tachometer leads so the system can monitor their speed. If for
some reason a fan was not reporting a proper reading, the system might
just command it to run at full power.

But I would call Dell and tell them exactly what has taken place. Your
system should still be under some kind of warranty.

William
.

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