[wannabe1]

Looks like we got this problem about whipped, then.

Any other issues?

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let me reboot it see if it stays on

[Fatie32]

let me reboot it see if it stays on

[Fatie32]

ya it booted with the fan off hmmm

[wannabe1]

Some older machines had fan control setting in the BIOS Setup. You might take a look there and see if you can spot any setting related to fans or fan speeds.

[Fatie32]

alright know any programs i could have run at startup that would just make the fans be at 100%

[Fatie32]

nothing in bios except a monitoring system

[wannabe1]

You can drag the speedfan icon into the startup folder and it will start with Windows, but won't actually take control of the fans until it finishes loading. Usually a machine automatically runs the fans on high until Windows takes over.

[Fatie32]

okay cool thanks a bunch for all the help!

[Fatie32]

actually one more thing when i boot the computer up i get a thing about smart disk saying the drive is failing...but ive tested it and its fine anyway too get rid of that?

[Fatie32]

Primary Master Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Status Bad. Warning: Immediate back-up your data and replace your hard disk drive. A Failure may be imminent

[wannabe1]

Normally, SMART can be turned on or off in the BIOS Setup.

What did you test the drive with?

[Fatie32]

The built in windows thing. another thing i should test with?

[wannabe1]

It depends on the manufacturer.

If it's a Maxtor or Seagate drive: Seatools

If its Western Digital: Data Lifeguard

I would take the warning seriously and make sure your data is safely backed up. That's a good practice even if the drive is good. that said, I've seen drives run for months after displaying that error...I've also seen drives fail within hours of the warning. Definitely not something you want to see popping up.

[Fatie32]

ya im pretty sure its been on for like a year haha

[Fatie32]

hmmm how can i tellw hat kinda drive it is?