Adjustments for Loud Fan Complaints

Description

Some users with newer exacqVision server hardware have complained of their systems having louder than expected system fans.

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Product

• A-Series 2A
• A-Series 2A Hybrid
• A-Series FA
• A-Series FAR
• Q-Series Desktop
• Q-Series Desktop Hybrid

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Steps to Reproduce

No specific steps are needed to reproduce since this was a factory setting.

1. Enter BIOS by rebooting the system and pressing F2 prior to booting. The default BIOS password is ‘admin256’.
2. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the ‘H/W Monitor‘ screen. The default settings are displayed below.

A-Series 2A & Q-Series Models

A-Series FA & FAR Models

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Solution

1. If you have not already done so, enter BIOS by rebooting the system and pressing F2 prior to booting. The default BIOS password is ‘admin256’.
2. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the ‘H/W Monitor‘ screen.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight each of the fan settings according to your server model, pressing Enter to change them, to match those illustrated below.
4. When settings changes have been completed, use the keyboard arrows to navigate to the Exit screen, then select ‘Save Changes and Exit‘ to reboot the system with these changes in effect.

A-Series 2A & Q-Series Models

A-Series FA & FAR Models

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