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    M11x CPU Fan in Linux?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by technerd206, Sep 9, 2010.

  1. technerd206

    technerd206 Newbie

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    Can anyone here confirm that they've been able to get the CPU fan to spin on an M11x running Linux?

    If so, which kernel / distro?


    Thanks!
     
    technerd206, Sep 9, 2010
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  2. 1Coopgt

    1Coopgt Notebook Consultant

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    Shouldn't that be controlled by the Bios ? Pretty sure Windows doesn't control CPU fan speed and when it comes on or turns off .
     
    1Coopgt, Sep 9, 2010
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