When I power the system on I see the power LED light and hear the fans spin but nothing else ever happens?
When the power supply to your computer fails, then it won’t start or power up, but the fans spin regardless. If your fans spin beyond the normal way, you need to check that the airflow around it is not hindered. When your computer’s components are faulty or are damaged, they can prevent your machine from booting.
Why is my fan not being detected?
Make sure the fan power cable is connected firmly to the motherboard. Check for any objects that might stop the fan. With the power off and the power cable disconnected, gently spin the fan with your fingers to make sure the fan is not stuck. If the fan blades do not move or resist movement, replace the fan.
How do I know if my fan is malfunctioning?
The fastest way to tell if your computer’s fan has stopped working is to visually inspect it. If it’s a desktop computer, you can usually see the fan rotating on the back of the case. If the fan is not moving, you must replace it immediately, before using your computer further.
Is it normal for power supply fan to not spin?
So, it is pretty normal for your PSU fan to stay idle even when you’re running the system at 50 percent load. So, if your PSU is under 50 degrees C, the fan won’t spin. Meaning that if you have a good cooling system installed in your PC case, then the PSU fan won’t spin as the temperature is already optimal.
Why does my PC turn on but nothing else does?
If your computer starts but displays nothing, you should check is if your monitor is working properly. Check the power light of your monitor to verify that it’s turned on. If your monitor won’t turn on, unplug the power adapter of your monitor, and then plug it back into the power outlet.
How can you tell if you have a bad motherboard?
Symptoms of Failure
- Physical Damage. You should never poke or prod a motherboard while the computer is running.
- Freezes or Glitches. One of the more annoying symptoms is the variety of freezes and glitches.
- The Blue Screen of Death.
- Slowing Down.
- Not Recognizing Hardware.
- Overheating.
- Dust.
- Smacked Around.
Can you set your fan speeds without going into the BIOS?
SpeedFan. If your computer’s BIOS doesn’t allow you to adjust the fan speed, you can choose to go with a speed fan. This is one of the free utilities that give you more advanced control over your CPU fans. SpeedFan has been around for years, and it’s still the most widely used software for fan control.
What does fan error mean?
The CPU fan error is a common error message that can appear when starting up a Windows desktop computer or laptop. The warning is usually triggered after a computer has shut itself down due to overheating. This may happen when the fan (or fans) are unable to cool the hardware sufficiently.
How do you test a radiator fan?
How to Check a Radiator Fan
- Determine whether your radiator fan is manual or electric.
- To check an electric radiator fan, start the car and let it get up to the temperature where the fan normally kicks on.
- Use the volt meter to test if there is power to the wires.
- Normal voltage for a radiator fan is around 12 volts.
How can I control my fan speed without BIOS?
SpeedFan. If your computer’s BIOS doesn’t allow you to adjust the blower speed, you can choose to go with a speed fan. This is one of the free utilities that give you more advanced control over your CPU fans. SpeedFan has been around for years, and it’s still the most widely used software for fan control.
How do I fix my PSU fan not spinning?
Try using a different fan header (terminals on your motherboard that connect to your fan(s)) to test your fan. You can use the PSU, case/chassis or GPU fan header. Laptop users will need to test on a different computer. If it spins, then the problem could be the motherboard or power supply unit.
Does a power supply fan run all the time?
No, often the PSU fan will not run unless it is required to cool the PSU. It depends on a number of factors if the PSU will be that smart.