Problem with RGB case fans staying red after restart
Problem with RGB case fans staying red after restart
Hello everyone.
I was removing and reinstalling software that required a restart, which I restarted the PC three times in about five minutes. The last restart seemed to work faster than the first two, though it slowed down slightly afterward. It occasionally stalled for a moment before resuming. The initial two restarts were quite quick, likely due to the NVMe M.2 SSD. After the final restart, the three RGB fans on the front of the case turned red consistently. The MBO is a Gigabyte B550 GAMING X V2 (AM4) and it doesn’t have RGB lighting visible, or at least I’m not sure. Usually I keep the RGB fans off. Except for that, I didn’t notice any unusual behavior from Windows loading or general use while the fans were red for two days afterward. I’ve opened Gigabyte Control Center; since the profile is set to RGB off, the software turned off the red fans, but when I powered off and restarted the PC, they came back red again. I’ve also used Hwinfo and found that one of the readings was red already, months ago. The PC isn’t underclocked or overclocked. I’ve taken several screenshots of the “red data” and it seems serious (percentages are significantly different), but I’m not an expert, so I’m asking for your advice.
Links:
https://ibb.co/Xr96cxXb
https://ibb.co/N2s1nRRT
https://ibb.co/R4TJZybd
Is “red data” relevant? Should I investigate something specific that might cause the fans to red? How can I disable them? It’s fine as long as there are no background issues I’m not aware of.
Appreciate your help ahead of time.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
BIOS version: American Megatrends FB
This isn't the BIOS version for your motherboard. Use CPU-Z to check the Mainboard tab for the current BIOS version.
MBO: Gigabyte B550 GAMING X V2 (AM4)
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B55...0-11-12#kf
Your board has different revisions—what revision is it? Look at the bottom left corner of your motherboard, near the front panel audio header.
Additionally, your board supports RGB and ARGB headers. If you have a case, could you share its make and model (especially if the fans came with it)?
Also, please mention the type of power supply you're using for your processor—make, model, and age.
The thread has been moved from the Components section to the Systems section.
Here is a detailed explanation of the Power Reporting Deviation topic:
The discussion focuses on understanding the causes behind Power Reporting Deviation metrics. It highlights that as long as CPU temperatures remain within acceptable limits under load, there are no major concerns. Additional insights can be found in recent conversations where users shared similar questions about Power Reporting Deviation and related solutions. One specific thread addresses fan LED behavior, asking whether the red color indicates a problem or if there are ways to restore RGB functionality for fans that change colors. The key point is that these two issues—Power Reporting Deviation and fan LED color—are unrelated and should be addressed separately.
Thanks for the quick response. Here is an update. Mother board is rev 1.4. PC case is Thermaltake Midi Tower S200 TG ARGB, glass window, Black, CA-1X2-00M1WN-00, 3 RGB fans are in the front side and one on the back side. CPU Cooler is Xilence M705D. PC is still under 2 year warranty and I can't see any info about the PSU since it is closed in but it should be Corsair 750W RM750X Black, 2021, 80 PLUS Gold, CP-9020199-EU. Is there a way to find out info about PSU type, manufacturer via software just like we can see info about MBO or GPU? I've tried but couldn't find the solution.
Bios version
https://ibb.co/603rwKNr
As mentioned in my earlier message, after the unusual restart, non-typical front case RGB began displaying a constant red hue. When I powered it down using Gigabyte’s center software, it returned to that same red color upon the next reboot. This situation puzzled me, as red usually indicates an issue. Additionally, I observed changes in voltage percentages and wondered if they might be related. I’m not particularly knowledgeable about PC details, so I posted here for guidance. My main worry is that fans are consistently red every time the system boots, which has never occurred before.
I attempted to adjust other RGB lights on the MBO through the Gigabyte control center, but no changes were made. The only RGB lights I could control were the three front ones on the case. It seems those who connected PC components didn’t use the MBO RGB feature, as I can’t interact with it or affect the fans simultaneously?
If the red fans are caused by a temporary glitch that doesn’t negatively affect performance, I’m fine with them being on. Still, I’d appreciate an option to turn them off if needed.
Thank you very much for your assistance.
So, is it a ready-made unit instead of building it yourself?
If it’s prebuilt, reach out to the retailer where you purchased it—they’re required to offer customer support for your PC and any problems or questions about your setup. However, if you’re building it yourself, then you’re the one providing support.
No. Not at least for your analog PSU.
There are digital PSUs available that come with specialized software to monitor and manage them to some degree. These are uncommon and costly. For example, the Corsair AX1600i (1600W) and NZXT C1500 (1500W) are such models.
Then there are "semi-digital" PSUs, like the Asus ROG Thor 850P (850W), which let you control its ARGB and OLED panel through software, but you have limited control over the PSU’s operation.
There are many PSUs on the market that are purely analog, and beyond just checking the label, it’s nearly impossible to identify the make, model, or part number without further inspection.
If your case includes the stock Thermaltake ARGB fans, you can find specifications here:
https://www.thermaltake.com/s200-tg-argb...assis.html
And if you’ve noticed the fans changing color, it’s likely they’re connected to your MoBo 3-pin +5V ARGB header. Otherwise, none of the LEDs would activate. You can also adjust the LED colors via software.
So, permanently stopping fan LEDs is simple—unplug the 3-pin +5V ARGB cable from your case.
The cable has male and female ends; the female end connects to the MoBo, while the male end goes to the fans. The fan LEDs are mainly for visual effect and don’t affect cooling performance. When removed, they won’t impact the fans’ operation.
You can indeed change the LED color (turn them off) using Gigabyte software.