Could you please take some of your precious time out to reply to my point about the 'system has detected a cooling fan is not operating properly'?
Also, my other points.
This browser is no longer supported.
Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support.
Hi,
First of all: I know that I have been having a problem with my HP Laptop Battery, and with its cooling Fan.
However, I am now wondering what detected this error below as long as it was shown even before the notification saying 'the press 'ESC' key for Start-up menu.' Thus, if the BIOS detected that there was a problem with the HP Battery storage', then this error should have been listed after 'press 'ESC' key for Start-up menu.' was passed.
'HP Battery Alert: The system has detected the storage capacity of the battery stated below to be very low. For optimal performance, this battery may need to be replaced.'
That alert lasted about 15 seconds, and then the 'press 'press 'ESC' key for Start-up menu.' is shown.
Next: This is error below showed me::
'The system didn't detect that a cooling fan is operating correctly'
I know that BIOS detected that a problem with 'Cooling Fan' since the Alert of error was shown after passing 'press 'ESC' key for Start-up menu.'
Any comments would be highly appreciated
Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.
Could you please take some of your precious time out to reply to my point about the 'system has detected a cooling fan is not operating properly'?
Also, my other points.
Thanks a lot,
I only face 'the system has detected a cooling fan is not operating properly' whenever starting my laptop, although, as said, I have cleaned the old fan and heatsink.
When starting the computer, the following error appears on the screen:
The system has detected that a cooling fan is not operating correctly.
Continued operation is not recommended and may cause unpredictable behavior that could result in random shutdown, data loss or possible system damage. The system will shut down in 15 seconds. To prevent shutdown and continue operation, press the Enter key now.
I followed all steps in this document to fix this error.
This document pertains to HP and Compaq notebook PCs.
When starting the computer, the following error appears on the screen:
The system has detected that a cooling fan is not operating correctly.
Continued operation is not recommended and may cause unpredictable behavior that could result in random shutdown, data loss or possible system damage. The system will shut down in 15 seconds. To prevent shutdown and continue operation, press the Enter key now.
System Fan (90b)
In addition to this error, the system fan may spin faster and become louder.This error indicates that a problem exists related to the heat removal system. One of two possible events is occurring:
.The system fan is not spinning or not spinning properly.
.The temperature inside the case is too high and the fan cannot spin fast enough to remove the heat.
This error message occurs to help prevent costly damage to the computer.
To fix this error, use the following steps:
For more information on reducing heat inside your computer, see Reducing Heat Inside the PC .2.
Perform a hard reset. Performing a hard reset can reset recorded thermal values in memory and enable you to use the computer again — even if only for a short time to access and save any important files before service. For information on performing a hard reset, see Use Hard Reset to Resolve Hardware and Software Issues .
.Thoroughly remove dust from all internal cooling components.
.Ensure that wires from the system and CPU fans are connected to the motherboard securely.
OK, first things first. If you are still getting temperature warning messages then look at the following articles for a possible solution.
Control panel power option settings:
http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-configure-the-power-options-for-your-laptop/
Speed fan info:
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/control-cpu-fan-speed-laptop-notebook-60285.html
Increase fan speed:
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/increase-fan-speed-laptop-55841.html
J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com
Speed Fan doesn't work with all systems, you apparently one where is does not.
J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com
Thanks a lot,
My questions are unending, but I hope you find a little more time to answer me:
I have been still asking you about this utility to know if my fan is working well or not since the error 'The system has detected a cooling fan is not operating properly' appears to me again, after I have blown the old fan with a compressed air and cleaned it with a paint thinner. Also, even I have cleaned the exterior vents in the heatskin/metal plate with the paint thinner and with compressed air. I.e. While dismantling my computer, I thoroughly removed dust from all internal cooling components. Also, I ensured that wires from the system and CPU fans are connected to the motherboard securely.
I have not used the new fan since it would be costing me a lot (about $50 for just a fan, in eBay.com, the Fan/heatsink assemply is sold for $30), so I have returned it to the merchant, although I have hardly found it in Yemen because HP Pavilion Notebooks parts are not sold in Yemen.
**Yes, the fan blows air out, and the air is fairly warm, but the air blown out by fan is not very quickely.**The fan is blowing warm air from the computer.
Note: I only applied new thermal compound on both of only the tops of CPU and GPU. I didn't cover the entire tops of CPU and GPU with new thermal compound since I only found that the old thermal compound was only put on the tops of CPU and GPU. It is not put on the entire tops of CPU and GPU.
Desktops do not have an integrated card on the motherboard, they are either integrated into the CPU like your laptop or the use the older style AGP or newer PCIe slots.
Secondly:
Could you please not ignore my points below?
I have Desktop Computer(Intel P 4, 512MB of RAM(DDR), and Graphics Card with 256MB of RAM)
My P 4 has a motherboard integrated Graphics Card(onboard(Internal) VGA), Audio Card, and Network adapter. The motherboard manufacturer is Asrock(775i65G(REV: G/A 2.12) with integrated Graphics Card , and AGP slot to which a removable graphics card can be installed.


The amount of memory for the internal GPU is set in the BIOS.
Thirdly: There is no memory amount for the internal GPU set in the BIOS at all. There is only: Processor Type: Intel (R) Core(TM) i5-2410M. CPU@2.30GHz.
Fourthly: Why do you think that the internal Intel GPU is not stated in the spec of my notebook, only this 'Video Graphics:: AMD Radeon HD 6770M (1 GB DDR5)' is said in the spec.
Fifthly: Do you think that AMD Radeon HD6770 is the discrete GPU integrated into motherboard?
Intel, You must set the BIOS to disable the internal/Intel GPU and just use the HD6770.
Finally:(This is a little bit longer)
Although there is no option at all in my BIOS to set internal/Intel GPU to disable, I would like you to let me know:::
1- Why must I set that? If I had set that, then I could be no longer able to switch between graphics 'power-saving GPU, which is Intel GPU, and high-performance GPU, which is 'discrete GPU/HD6770.
2- I can switch between graphics (IGUP) and (DGPU) without seeing Switchable Graphics Mode in my BIOS
I am nearly sure that there is no option to set the Intel GPU to disable in my BIOS. I have tried that before(could you please take some time to look at my points below).
I can switch between two graphics 'Intel graphics and ATI Radeon Graphics', although the ' that option 'switchable graphics mode' found in the third screen shot below is not seen in my BIOS at all.
In this screen shot below, Intel graphics is only active.
In this screen shot below, ATI Radeon graphics is only active.
But I didn't find any striking difference between when integrated GPU is only active and when the Discrete (dGPU) is only active. Thus, why should I choose one other than the other?
What do I get?
As long as I can switch between two graphics without seeing this switchable graphics mode in my BIOS, I think that I don't need to update the BIOS to enable switchable graphics mode

Yes, I really couldn't find any option to 'Selecting a Switchable Graphics Method, Dynamic Scheme or Fixed Scheme. Is it because switchable graphics mode is not seen in my BIOS?
As discussed in the article, that switching between two graphics needs to update the BIOS until seeing Switchable Graphics Mode in BIOS. However, I have not updated the BIOS, but I can switch graphics (IGUP) and (DGPU) without seeing Switchable Graphics Mode in BIOS.
Besieds, I really have updated my BIOS from version: F.05 into F.1B, but the switachable Graphics mode in this screen shot above wasn't found at all. Also, there is no Intel Smart Tecnology in BIOS as it there in the screen shot above. I don't know why.
My GUPs are AMD Radeon and Intel graphics
Speed Fan doesn't work with all systems, you apparently one where is does not.
J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com