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Chip fan doesn't run on Gigabyte GA-7N400 Pro2 motherboard
I've just built a new system with a Gigabyte GA-7N400Pro2 motherboard. The
motherboard has a chip fan (not the CPU Heatsink/Fan), but this doesn't seem to run at all (at least not when I've been looking at it). For anyone with this motherboard, I am talking about the fan which has "Gigabyte 8X AGP" written on it and connects to the NB_FAN connector on the motherboard. The fan was connected when I bought the motherboard, so I believe it is connected properly. Anyone have any idea why this isn't working? Is it possible that it's simply a BIOS option somewhere, where it only runs if needed to? What danger is there in running the PC without this fan? Would I be able to easily replace this fan, by either going back to Gigabyte or by buying another fan the same size? Any help would be much appreciated. Regards Luke |
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I'm not sure on that mobo if the Northbridge fan temp is controlled or
not....I would interested in the outcome since I'm planning on purchasing that very mobo...does the connector only plug in one way?? "Luke" wrote in message ... I've just built a new system with a Gigabyte GA-7N400Pro2 motherboard. The motherboard has a chip fan (not the CPU Heatsink/Fan), but this doesn't seem to run at all (at least not when I've been looking at it). For anyone with this motherboard, I am talking about the fan which has "Gigabyte 8X AGP" written on it and connects to the NB_FAN connector on the motherboard. The fan was connected when I bought the motherboard, so I believe it is connected properly. Anyone have any idea why this isn't working? Is it possible that it's simply a BIOS option somewhere, where it only runs if needed to? What danger is there in running the PC without this fan? Would I be able to easily replace this fan, by either going back to Gigabyte or by buying another fan the same size? Any help would be much appreciated. Regards Luke |
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"Luke" wrote in message ... I've just built a new system with a Gigabyte GA-7N400Pro2 motherboard. The motherboard has a chip fan (not the CPU Heatsink/Fan), but this doesn't seem to run at all (at least not when I've been looking at it). For anyone with this motherboard, I am talking about the fan which has "Gigabyte 8X AGP" written on it and connects to the NB_FAN connector on the motherboard. The fan was connected when I bought the motherboard, so I believe it is connected properly. Anyone have any idea why this isn't working? Is it possible that it's simply a BIOS option somewhere, where it only runs if needed to? What danger is there in running the PC without this fan? Would I be able to easily replace this fan, by either going back to Gigabyte or by buying another fan the same size? Any help would be much appreciated. Regards Luke You could try to connect the fan directly to a free power connector. If it still doesn't work, the fan has a problem and needs replacement. If it works, it was connected on a wrong way, or the motherboard has a problem and you'd better return it under warranty. |
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I'm not sure if the connector only plugs in one way. It was already
connected when I bought the motherboard, and from the diagram in the motherboard manual showing how to connect it, it looks to be connected the right way around. Luke "Bret - Newsgroups" wrote in message ... I'm not sure on that mobo if the Northbridge fan temp is controlled or not....I would interested in the outcome since I'm planning on purchasing that very mobo...does the connector only plug in one way?? "Luke" wrote in message ... I've just built a new system with a Gigabyte GA-7N400Pro2 motherboard. The motherboard has a chip fan (not the CPU Heatsink/Fan), but this doesn't seem to run at all (at least not when I've been looking at it). For anyone with this motherboard, I am talking about the fan which has "Gigabyte 8X AGP" written on it and connects to the NB_FAN connector on the motherboard. The fan was connected when I bought the motherboard, so I believe it is connected properly. Anyone have any idea why this isn't working? Is it possible that it's simply a BIOS option somewhere, where it only runs if needed to? What danger is there in running the PC without this fan? Would I be able to easily replace this fan, by either going back to Gigabyte or by buying another fan the same size? Any help would be much appreciated. Regards Luke |
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"ElJerid" wrote in message ... "Luke" wrote in message ... I've just built a new system with a Gigabyte GA-7N400Pro2 motherboard. The motherboard has a chip fan (not the CPU Heatsink/Fan), but this doesn't seem to run at all (at least not when I've been looking at it). For anyone with this motherboard, I am talking about the fan which has "Gigabyte 8X AGP" written on it and connects to the NB_FAN connector on the motherboard. The fan was connected when I bought the motherboard, so I believe it is connected properly. Anyone have any idea why this isn't working? Is it possible that it's simply a BIOS option somewhere, where it only runs if needed to? What danger is there in running the PC without this fan? Would I be able to easily replace this fan, by either going back to Gigabyte or by buying another fan the same size? Any help would be much appreciated. Regards Luke You could try to connect the fan directly to a free power connector. If it still doesn't work, the fan has a problem and needs replacement. If it works, it was connected on a wrong way, or the motherboard has a problem and you'd better return it under warranty. Unfortunately It has some special connector.... ie: it's not just a standard power connector. It actually connects directly to the motherboard. I'll have a look a bit later in the manual to see if there are any more similiar connectors on the motherboard which I could use without any problems. Thanks for the reply Luke |
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Luke wrote:
I've just built a new system with a Gigabyte GA-7N400Pro2 motherboard. The motherboard has a chip fan (not the CPU Heatsink/Fan), but this doesn't seem to run at all (at least not when I've been looking at it). For anyone with this motherboard, I am talking about the fan which has "Gigabyte 8X AGP" written on it and connects to the NB_FAN connector on the motherboard. snip If you lurk around the gigabyte newsgroups, you'll find this is quite a common problem (basically the fan is a piece of junk). I run a GA-81HXP without any fan (fan removed, heatsink left in place) no problem - system temp 36c. -- Mark²°°³ |
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Luke wrote:
I've just built a new system with a Gigabyte GA-7N400Pro2 motherboard. The motherboard has a chip fan (not the CPU Heatsink/Fan), but this doesn't seem to run at all (at least not when I've been looking at it). For anyone with this motherboard, I am talking about the fan which has "Gigabyte 8X AGP" written on it and connects to the NB_FAN connector on the motherboard. The fan was connected when I bought the motherboard, so I believe it is connected properly. Anyone have any idea why this isn't working? Is it possible that it's simply a BIOS option somewhere, where it only runs if needed to? What danger is there in running the PC without this fan? Would I be able to easily replace this fan, by either going back to Gigabyte or by buying another fan the same size? Any help would be much appreciated. Check the fan at different times of the day. Strangely enough, I read somewhere that the 'pro' in the mobo designation is supposed to mean that the board is for professional use, during business hours. Therefore the fan runs 9-5 and then switches off. I kid you not! Other people have reported this problem and that was Gigabyte's answer. I think (buy I'm not sure) that it was mentioned in an issue of Australian PC User magazine a few months back. Check it at different times or re-set the BIOS clock and let us know. -- ~misfit~ |
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On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 09:50:08 GMT, "Luke"
wrote: I'm not sure if the connector only plugs in one way. It was already connected when I bought the motherboard, and from the diagram in the motherboard manual showing how to connect it, it looks to be connected the right way around. I beleive they use a connector (I forget the name of it) similar to those used on many video cards, which is keyed, does only plug in one way. |
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"~misfit~" wrote in message ... Luke wrote: I've just built a new system with a Gigabyte GA-7N400Pro2 motherboard. The motherboard has a chip fan (not the CPU Heatsink/Fan), but this doesn't seem to run at all (at least not when I've been looking at it). For anyone with this motherboard, I am talking about the fan which has "Gigabyte 8X AGP" written on it and connects to the NB_FAN connector on the motherboard. The fan was connected when I bought the motherboard, so I believe it is connected properly. Anyone have any idea why this isn't working? Is it possible that it's simply a BIOS option somewhere, where it only runs if needed to? What danger is there in running the PC without this fan? Would I be able to easily replace this fan, by either going back to Gigabyte or by buying another fan the same size? Any help would be much appreciated. Check the fan at different times of the day. Strangely enough, I read somewhere that the 'pro' in the mobo designation is supposed to mean that the board is for professional use, during business hours. Therefore the fan runs 9-5 and then switches off. I kid you not! Other people have reported this problem and that was Gigabyte's answer. I think (buy I'm not sure) that it was mentioned in an issue of Australian PC User magazine a few months back. Check it at different times or re-set the BIOS clock and let us know. -- ~misfit~ Just checked it between 9am and 5pm and it doesn't seem to be working. Thanks for the reply but Regards Luke |
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"Mark²°°³" wrote in message ... Luke wrote: I've just built a new system with a Gigabyte GA-7N400Pro2 motherboard. The motherboard has a chip fan (not the CPU Heatsink/Fan), but this doesn't seem to run at all (at least not when I've been looking at it). For anyone with this motherboard, I am talking about the fan which has "Gigabyte 8X AGP" written on it and connects to the NB_FAN connector on the motherboard. snip If you lurk around the gigabyte newsgroups, you'll find this is quite a common problem (basically the fan is a piece of junk). I run a GA-81HXP without any fan (fan removed, heatsink left in place) no problem - system temp 36c. -- Mark²°°³ So basically the consensus is that it does not matter running the computer without that fan working? My system temperature is also around 36c, but I didn't know where the system temp sensor is compared to that chip. I want to be able to leave this computer on 24 hours sometimes, and the main thing I was afraid off is that chip burning up because the fan doesn't work. Regards Luke |
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