Ubuntu

Loud fan noise

Asked by Abel Maio

Hello.

I wanted to install Ubuntu on my Desktop PC but there is a problem. The fan is spinning at it max speed (or near that) and the sound is irritating.

With Windows I would have the same problem but I use EPU-6 Engine from Asus and I barelly ear the fan.

Is there any EPU alternative for Ubuntu? A really wanted to install Ubuntu on another partition but the noise is very loud.

My motherboard is an Asus P6T Deluxe and I tried to install Ubuntu 10.04 and 10.10 RC and the same problem. So I guess the problem is with the PC.

So, any good alternatives to EPU?

Thanks,
AM

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Log a bug

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Abel Maio (abelmaio) said : 		#2

But this isn't a bug I think.

If I had not have EPU installed on my Windows, the noise would be the same.

I'm asking if there is any program that can control the fan spin.

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ahambidge (ahambidge) said : 		#3

Hello,

You should try fancontrol that can be found in the Synaptic Package Manager. A BIOS upgrade could also help.

Regards,

Allan :)

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Abel Maio (abelmaio) said : 		#4

Thanks.

I updated the BIOS and "play" a little with Q-Fan and now I can have a silent fan.

I tried fancontrol (was already installed) but it gave an error. But the BIOS update solved the problem.

Thank you.
AM