[ltp] Latest BIOS update on T41 running my fan faster

[Alex Deucher]

On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 13:26:48 -0700, Charles Gillet
<charles@federales.com> wrote:
> 
> T41 users,
> 
> I'm using Fedora Core 2 stock kernel on my T41 with fglrx (to reduce fan
> noise from GFX ctlr) and ACPI on.  After loading the latest BIOS and
> Embedded Controller updates, I think my fan is running at a faster, more
> audible clip now when on AC power and under normal load, like a mosquito
> buzzing in my ear.  Anyone else on the list with a low tolerance for fan
> noise seeing the same thing?  I want to make sure it isn't just my fan
> getting older and noisier.

If you don't mind using the opensource radeon X server you might want
to try my powerplay patch:
http://www.botchco.com/alex/radeon/dynamicPM/hy0/radeon-pm.diff
should help save battery and let your gfx chip run a bit cooler.

Alex

> 
> I'll consider backing out to the old BIOS the next time I'm running
> windoze and will report back if anyone shows an interest.
> 
> -charles
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