On Mon, 11 Jul 2005, Kevin Buhr wrote: > Stephen Lokitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > > I am running Sarge 2.4.27-2-686-smp on an intel SR1435VP2(which is > > a 1U server platform) with dual 2.8 Xeon processors. I am required to > > run the 2.4 kernel for my application. What appears to happen is that at > > some random time after power on (~6-20 hrs), the cpu fans shut off which > > causes the system to overheat and shut down. > > Stephen: > > Assuming the fans are plugged in via standard 3-pin cables to the > motherboard, have you considered the low-tech solution of getting a > couple of Y-adapters of the kind shown here: > > http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/3-PINto4-PIN.html > > and plugging the fans into the "dumb" 4-pin power supply so they never > shut off? > > If you want to monitor the fan speed (but still stop the BIOS from > trying to control it), you can get the variation shown here: > > http://www.xpcgear.com/3to4pinycabw.html > > which has the additional advantage that it's a little more compact. > > -- > Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > That's actually a great idea. But with the recent tests (failed under windows as well as Debian), I have to assume it's a hardware issue. I will be dealing with our vendor now and will not pursue this unless the vendor is unreasonable. But it is a good idea. Thanks, Stephen
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