mitchsc
Jun 21, 2009, 04:10 PM
This may be a really basic question, but I can't seem to find an answer with an online search.
RE: Dell Dimension 8100 Desktop with proprietary power supply (I think the pwr supply P/N is 3E466 but not sure)
My wife got an error message right after boot up that said "Fan System Not Detected".
I checked it out and no more error messages, BUT... I noticed the power supply fan is not running when cold. (I didn't run the PC very long for fear of overheating the power supply).
I believe I heard the fan speed is variable depending on temperature.?
2 Questions please:
1) Is it normal for the power supply fan to be completely off when cold?
2) What does the error message mean above?
Thanks...
RE: Dell Dimension 8100 Desktop with proprietary power supply (I think the pwr supply P/N is 3E466 but not sure)
My wife got an error message right after boot up that said "Fan System Not Detected".
I checked it out and no more error messages, BUT... I noticed the power supply fan is not running when cold. (I didn't run the PC very long for fear of overheating the power supply).
I believe I heard the fan speed is variable depending on temperature.?
2 Questions please:
1) Is it normal for the power supply fan to be completely off when cold?
2) What does the error message mean above?
Thanks...