Fan gets loud after BIOS flash

[TomTuff]

I got a new Intel E7500 (dual core, 2.93 GHz frequency, 1066 MHz FSB, 3MB of cache(got it for $80 at MicroCenter, normally $120!)) for my birthday. I took off my heat sync, took out my old chip, put in my new one. Turn on computer. Beeps, red light. I thought it might be a voltage problem, so I unplugged/plugged back in the AC cord, no go. So I took out my new chip, and put back in the old one, and updated my motherboard's BIOS. I did the same thing, got red beeps, and switched back again. I talked to my dad and i'm getting a new motherboard/RAM on Friday when he gets paid.

Anyways, that's all (kind of) besides my point. When my computer is idle (or even when i'm browsing the internet, im'ing, and listening to music) my fan makes no noise. When I run something that's kind of processor intensive (e.g. runescape, photoshop) the fan starts going at 100%. I checked my BIOS settings, and the fan idle setting is at its lowest. It didn't do this before i flashed to the new BIOS version. Any ideas on why it does this?

[Markus]

Which motherboard you got? Did you properly apply cooling paste when replacing the heatsink?
Remember, always check the QVL and the list of compatible CPUs, and if the BIOS ain't broken, don't update it ;) Really, it can only cause problems like this. Or you could try downgrading your BIOS.

[TomTuff]

Which motherboard you got? Did you properly apply cooling paste when replacing the heatsink?
Remember, always check the QVL and the list of compatible CPUs, and if the BIOS ain't broken, don't update it ;) Really, it can only cause problems like this. Or you could try downgrading your BIOS.

My computer is (more like was, because the only things still original to it are the motherboard and PSU) an HP xw4300 workstation, which has the Intel 955X Express chipset. I didn't apply any thermal grease when I reapplied it... which was probably a bad idea, but i think my CPU will hold out until friday :p (i'll get some then). I assumed that since my motherboard supports either an 800 or 1066 FSB and has an LGA 775 socket, a CPU with an FSB of 1066 using an LGA 775 socket would work :\

[Capricorn]

I believe there should be some options in your BIOS for setting fan speeds, or maybe your mobo manufacturer has software that you can download do that from within windows.

[TomTuff]

I believe there should be some options in your BIOS for setting fan speeds, or maybe your mobo manufacturer has software that you can download do that from within windows.

The only thing in the BIOS about fan speed is the idle speed, which is set to its lowest setting.

[Capricorn]

Yeah sorry I didn't read your thread honestly. I would have to voice the same question as Markus - did you reapply a fresh coat of thermal paste?

[TomTuff]

yeah sorry i didn't read your thread honestly. I would have to voice the same question as markus - did you reapply a fresh coat of thermal paste?


... I didn't apply any thermal grease when i reapplied it... Which was probably a bad idea, but i think my cpu will hold out until friday :p (i'll get some then).

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[Capricorn]

Lol I missed that, yeah ... that would be your problem. If you don't care about your components I guess it won't matter when your CPU melts :)

[bbri06]

Does your cpu fan have those shitty plastic push pins or does it attach by a bracket?