Do cooler and fans not start on my initial build?
Do cooler and fans not start on my initial build?
Removed all fan plugs except the CPU fan. This isn't your first complaint about this problem. Updating the BIOS shouldn't force the CPU to overwork. I looked up your motherboard and chipset, and found similar issues. The nearest solution I discovered was that MSI reported a bios fault causing fans to malfunction. You might consider using this method if you prefer to run fans directly from the power supply as a temporary fix.
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I'll include this in my plans for tomorrow.
The case has a pre-built hub (5fan, 5rgb), and I'm certain I can link that to one fan header—same setup, right?
I didn't use it to let fans run individually, though I could experiment with that later... fine-tuning, not originally planned.
I left the (a)rgb cables disconnected intentionally.
What temperature would be normal for the CPU during BIOS without cooling? I noticed it getting higher while checking fans, but turned off the system quickly. Uncertain if it would have reached a limit.
Thanks, I'm going to bed!
I would utilize the pre-built hub model and case, reviewing its manual to determine the argb cable voltage—either 5v or 12v. The motherboard will have that connector, but ensure it matches your manual precisely; otherwise, plugging in a 5v into a 12v pin could damage the board.
the hub would simply divide the PWM signal from the single motherboard header among all connected fans powered externally.
this means every fan would follow the same speed curve, without individual settings for different areas like the front, back, or top.
once the setup is resolved and headers function correctly, i’d limit the hub’s use to a single location’s fans.
in your scenario, the front three fans wouldn’t require separate headers.
the rear and top fans would each have their own headers and unique speed profiles.
I won't be using rgb until this is sorted; it's likely I'll never connect them at all (not something I'm concerned about).
The only reason I have argb fans is because the case was more affordable or offered the best deal (same with ram).
Just the fans and the cpu-cooler are connected to the board.
Yes, having individual control is why I chose to connect them directly to the motherboard rather than the hub.
Running the front 3 fans at the same speed would be fine and would make things easier, I agree.
I'll probably do that if I get things working. Thanks.