 koamPink PeckerPremium
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East Puddle | reply to Scilicet
Re: [WIN7] Computer shut down unexpectedly Thanks. I didn't get a warning while using the computer before it blacked out. Are you speaking of a log entry?
I got the SIW program and can get the temps under Sensors, but I don't know how to see the fans. Any ideas?
Here is an image of the sensors.
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 ScilicetSpaced outPremium
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| Yes, I was referring to your event log in your OP at 3:04:20 PM. The Critical Kernel-Power event may mean that a crowbar circuit removed power to you CPU to protect it from damage. Overheating or excessive current drain can trigger this as a safeguard. If the fan speed doesn't show in the SIW it may mean that your board or boot ROM just doesn't provide for that particular information.
With power off, your CPU fan should spin freely when you give it a gentle push with you finger. If there is any resistance at all it may mean that the bearings are wearing out. Watch it as you turn power on. It should spin at a good speed immediately. If it hesitates or picks up speed slowly it might be a good idea to replace it. Unfortunately, it's not an easy job if you have a laptop.
Since you mention placing your computer on a blanket suggests to me that you probably have a laptop and air flow is from the bottom of the case. Make sure that you have room for good airflow. I also notice that you do SETI@Home which means that your CPU is running at 100%. Heat is a problem with stock Intel heat sinks when you run 100% of CPU time 24/7; they tend to run just a little bit too warm. You might want to consider a cooling device for laptops such as this one: »microcenter.com/product/393032/N···SB_Ports or something like it.
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koamPink PeckerPremium
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East Puddle | Thanks. I don't have SETI@Home.
I think the fan is working correctly. It runs normally and sometimes kicks into a higher speed on its own.
As far as drivers, I have repeatedly checked with Dell's tools, which confirm that all the drivers are up to date.
I wonder if there's a tool that will log temps prior to shutdown. (I've only encountered 2 unexpected shutdowns. Though the Event log says more of the same errors have occurred as documented above.)
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