Any way to disable Dell XPS Cage fan error?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by JD13x, May 25, 2011.

  1. JD13x

    JD13x Private E-2

    I have an 6 year old Dell XPS that I removed a internal cooling fan because it was too noisy and wanted to replace it. I removed it and keep getting the " cage fan" error in bios. Is there a way to disable the error reporting? I know that Dell runs a neutered BIOS; leaving you with very few options, but is there a hidden tech menu I could access?


    Thanks
     
    JD13x, May 25, 2011
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  2. Rikky

    Rikky Wile E. Coyote - One of a kind

    Hows does the error reporting reveal itself? Alarm? text at post? Does it fail to boot into windows?
     
    Rikky, May 25, 2011
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  3. JD13x

    JD13x Private E-2

    In bios; it gives a beep code, then sit there till you choose either F1 (start normally) or F2 (setup menu).
     
    JD13x, May 25, 2011
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  4. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    I need more than just Dell XPS before I can search for the user manual and see what your BIOS looks like.
     
    plodr, May 25, 2011
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  5. Rikky

    Rikky Wile E. Coyote - One of a kind

    You know if it turns out you can't disable the warning in bios just buy a quieter 3 pin fan,only a couple of bucks.
     
    Rikky, May 25, 2011
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