Portege M400 fan noise

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• BIOS update solved the Portege M400 fan noise

  The new version of BIOS (1.8) for Portege M400 solves the problem of fan noise. The Readme.txt explains that the temperature will rise only in three degrees. Very important, very recommended patch for users of M400.

  Now I can use my tablet in my business meetings without having to give explanations to customers of the fan noise.

  Greetings.

  Hello Jose

  It is very nice to hear that you are happy now. I read your previous assignments and I can understand you this annoying issue with cooling fan, but now you can see this laptop manufacturer is trying to make the product better, even if the product is on the market.

  I am also certain that customer s comments can help identify the problem if persist und after this systematic search for the solution or change for the better.

• Portege M400 fan runs constantly at full speed

  I know it was here, but my new m400 has this problem where the fan seems to turn always full (I think 2nd speed) even with the powersaver and updated bios to better optimization, is there a flaw with the fans on these models? If Yes, what is the solution?

  Thank you

  Hello

  The fan speed must depend on the temperature inside the laptop.
  So strong run on your laptop computer, the CPU is going to produce a lot of heat and the temperature rises.
  In any case, please check you BIOS version that is installed on the unit.
  Please compare it with the version on the Toshiba page.

  Currently, there is a new BIOS available (published 20/09/06). You should try to upgrade the BIOS, but be careful.
  Please read the instructions in the upgrade procedure and be sure you use the good BIOS!

  Please report the results!

  Good bye

• Portege M400 - always 100% fan running

  I was pleased to receive my new toshiba portege m400 today, but the noise of the fan is quite bad.
  The problem is that he always runs 100% - I tried the Toshiba power save the properties of
  set the speed of the fan, but nothing is made, it has no effect at all. Also, I tried to put
  all three bios power options (low, full power, user), but that has no effect either.
  Worse still, the cpu temperature is very cool, just 29 degrees, and there is no need
  at all to run the fan at full speed. I guess that the power save utilities are bugged, and I wonder
  If Toshiba will come out with a new version of their tools? Is there something I can do?

  Thank you
  -Daan.

  PS. the version of the bios 1.30, toshiba power save tools 7.08.00. The processor speed is dynamic, generally at 1 ghz and
  the temprature is very low.

  [Edited by: admin April 20 06 06:48]

  Hello

  Try to clean the cooling modules. You can use the vacuum.
  In addition, you must use the laptop in the places where fans can suck the air out without any problem.

• Portege R700 - 11G - high and annoying fan noise

  Dear friends:

  I have a Portege R700 - 11G, I bought only two weeks ago.

  The computer works fine, except for the high and annoying fan noise.

  Even do nothing, only to start and sometimes in the bios Setup, the fan is always turn with a temperature of 40 ° or 50.

  I've updated the BIOS and I don't know what to do.

  Can someone help me please?
  Thank you very much.

  Hi mate

  Please check the settings in the Windows 7 power management!

  There you can optimize the CPU and cooling performance module this should help reduce heat dissipation and fan speed.

  In addition I recommend upgrading the Toshiba Fingerprint Software immediately to the version V1.0.2.32 or higher. In addition, turn off the power save option of fingerprint device in Device Manager.

  Device Manager->-> authentic Tec Inc AES1610-> the power management of biometric devices

  Here, you will have to remove the mark next to the option called allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
  Disable the power saving mode will reduce the life of the battery, so you can check whether or not it helps reduce noise.

• Portege M400 is frozen, screen goes black and the fan speed increases when moved

  Can someone help me please?

  I recently received the Portege M400 from a friend 4 days ago and reformatted for Windows XP Tablet Edition.
  Everything's fine until I wanted to move the laptop to my coffee table, but as soon as I move the laptop it freezes, the screen goes black and the fan speed increases dramatically.
  So far I have had no success in the resolution of this problem and I really appreciated, is that someone could help me!

  Have you installed the OS using a Toshiba recovery media or you have installed the version of the OS?

• Portege M400 - Vista installation under the version of BIOS 1.80

  Hello

  I came to the decision to install vista on my M400. I upgraded my BIOS to 3.40. However, I really only want the quiet fan so I was wondering if it was possible to run Vista under BIOS v1.80 and, if so, whether it would impact performance in any way.

  AFAIK Portege M400 (PPM40) is supported in Vista, but I don't really know what will happen with fan and noise. Just testing everything. If you don't like Vista, you can install recovery image at any time again.

• Portege M400. Update BIOS 1.8 V

  Did someone tried this new update?
  I was put off by the wording of the disclaimer.
  It seems that in order to reduce the continuous fan use the price to pay will be a hot computer.
  Which will affect the life expectancy of computer?
  Also, as is an update of "stand alone", is it possible to undo changes and revert to a previous version if necessary?
  Finally, the increase of heat on the base of the unit going to do uncomfortable to work with in the form of tablets?
  Thanks for the feedback.

  Hello

  I found the news that Toshiba has designed a new BIOS update special V1.80W with improved noise in "idle" mode and low CPU load mode. This should help and the Portege M400 will run very quietly. It is possible that the low FAN speed will result in higher temperatures on the palpable user as palm rest or base of coverage. It will probably be a few degrees Celsius, but nothing serious.

• Portege M400 and 3.60 BIOS

  Ubuntu Linux running on the M400 and it seems that almost all BIOS version 3.60 prerequisite are broken because there are errors of the quirk on the CPU APIC. Perhaps Microsoft could circumvent the APIC tables broken for awhile but things with Linux is a bit bulky. Microsoft asked to Toshiba for a BIOS update to address these issues and it seems to be fixed from 3.50.

  See here

  Even under Linux not more APIC errors appear. :-) But after the update from 3.60 BIOS splash screen remains active and keeps me to select an option for a boot (grub) multi entry. If the OS is already from the start screen become white first, then gives finally control the operating system. Others see this as well?

  I am able to select something in my Start menu, but it is more guess the start screen is always at the top. Very annoying it :-(

  Another issue I have is that sometimes the system freezes for a few seconds and then continues, nothing to see in the logs when you use a Tablet Ubuntu or Windows XP Home edition. So might be a bug in the BIOS once more. Yet once you are looking for confirmation, other know about this as well.

  Reflash 3.60 a couple of times, but seeing this behavior over and over again.

  Although it seems to be some control fan in 3.60. He does not like a DC9 aircraft, but were still not silent like the 1.80W or the 2.10N of BIOS versions. Nice to see these fan noise changes incorporated in 3.60 and later

  Hi Robert

  I know you hate me, but the fact is that Portege M400 has sticker next to the keyboard and it says something like designed for Microsoft. With short words: Linux OS is not supported.

  If you need help with Linux on Toshiba laptops please check http://newsletter.toshiba-tro.de/main/index.html

  Question about freezing is very strange and if you want to check properly install recovery without additional software image. In this case you will have factory settings and clean the preinstalled operating system. If you notice some outstanding questions, you must contact authorized service partner and clarify this point.

  Good luck!

• Portege M400 - error STOP 0 x 101 on Windows 7

  Hello!

  I have a M400 that runs on THIS 2.1, BIOS 2.1N, Windows 7, 32 bit, which is freshly installed and a T2400 processor and 2 GB of memory, I tested it recently and are OK. The computer sometimes suddenly stop just with BSOD 0 x 101 when I somple tasks like writing a note in OneNote or not scrolling through a Word Document - so no heavy CPU or made of special tasks. I know that the BIOS 2.1 is old but it is the newest one that is available with a noise of acceptable fan behavior - so I really don't want to upgrade the BIOS.

  So, I worked on a few possible reasons for this STOP error:

  -Defective CPU
  -bad driver who is initially a lock
  -Bug of the BIOS

  So my questions are:

  is there somewhere out there who had this problem too?
  Can someone tell me if this is perhaps a known error fixed in a newer BIOS?

  Did anyone out there to have a newer BIOS with the behavior of low fan noise? (I doubt it)
  Toshiba cannot simply change a newer version of the BIOS with the fan thing? I just don't understand how you can throw a laptop on the market that has a fan which is still running at least at medium speeds even though the is completely WITHOUT CHARGE and the CPU is at 30 ° C.

  Is there someone who possibly could highlight a driver me which can cause the problem?

  Any other suggestions?

  Thank you in advance.

  Hi zacha.

  > So I worked on some of the possible reasons for this STOP error:
  Who says that these are the possible reasons for this?

  Normally, a blue screen is linked to drivers and/or defective material. I can t imagine that the BIOS is the cause then you should check for yellow exclamation marks Device Manager. Perhaps a device isn t working properly.

  After this check the RAM modules, they are typical reasons for it. You can use Memtest86 to check the modules. It of a diagnostic tool freeware that you can boot from the bootable disc.

• Portege M400 little startup

  I have been actively using my Portege M400 for almost 2 years. A few months
  There he began to become less easier to start the
  laptop. When I turn it on, the following occurs:
  * The screen remains black and does not display anything
  * The power LED flashes either yellow or light green
  * The HDD LED flashes once for a 1/10 of a second and remains off, or is not light up at all
  * Sometimes the fan started working very actively and very strong
  The only thing I can do with it is to stop the laptop and try
  Once again. Sometimes it starts after the first attempt, but sometimes I
  you have to try up to 10 times.
  Here's a video showing the behavior described above:
  [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjNa8-c2Aro]

  Any ideas that is this all? Maybe I should cleap laptop computer inside, especially the fan?

  It is not easy to say with certainty what the problem is here, but please try to follow:
  Disconnect any external devices connected to your laptop, remove the battery and try to turn it on with power current only.

  Please post the result.

• Portege M400: Black screen from time to time

  Hello!

  I have a little problem with my Portege M400 Tablet PC. The laptop runs great most of the time. Unfortunately, from time to time, the screen goes all black - or to be more precise, the screen shows up again. In most cases, the display has been disabled by my energy saving profile, and when I try to put the screen back on (for example by moving the slider or press any key, just like usual), the screen remains black. I see that the computer works and I can for example hibernate the computer, but even after waking up, the screen is always black. Also, it does not help to change the power profile or output or anything - the screen remains like that until I restart the computer.

  I have the new bios 1.80 (because of the better fan control) and I updated the Intel chipset drivers already (I've had the problem before, so it is not the update of drivers). Any idea that he might be, perhaps the bios (it was the first thing I installed after the purchase of the laptop I knew before the fan will be strong otherwise).

  Concerning

  Alex

  Hello Alex

  I found interesting article from Microsoft about this problem. Please check under http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917332/en-us

  Of course, you must install Windows XP KB917332 on your device. This should help.

  Good luck!

• Portege M400 keeps freezing

  I recently bought a Portege M400 and it completely freezes and requires a hard reboot at least once per day - any ideas on how to solve this problem?

  Hello

  You use the image of the preinstalled Toshiba or you manually installed the OS?
  Do you use the 3rd party software?

  I don't know if it is useful, but sometimes a high temperature could be responsible for the laptop computer from freezing.
  In most cases the cooling modules may not work properly due to the circulation of air is bad.
  Please remember that you have enough space around the laptop and the fans are clean.

  In addition, you can check the standby power settings that allow you to change the processor, the speed of processing and cooling method.

  If this does not help so I recommend asking for extra help Toshiba service partner and diagnosis.
  I assumed that the Portege M400 is a new unit and of the guarantee must be valid.

• Portege M400 crashes due to overheating

  I have exactly the same problem with a Portege M400.

  After an hour or 2 the fan becomes extremely noisy and the PC freezes. The computer base would become too hot to the touch, and in fact stickers youcef/Microsoft and barcode based turned Brown due to heat.

  The only way to solve the problem seems to be to shut down the PC so 15-minutes and restart.
  When this happens, I usually only outlook running, Norton and a browser!

  This hs happening for about 6 months. I cleaned the fan but this made no difference - anyone know a fix?

  Hello

  If you have cleaned the cooling modules and if this t n helps, then you should get in touch with technicians from the ASP.
  Maybe the laptop it apart and must be cleaned inside.
  It is a very delicate procedure. Moreover, the thermal grease that I placed between the CPU and cooling modules should be renewed.
  After a long period of use, thermal grease becomes dry and is unable to channel the heat created by CPU.

  Last but not lease you must always use your laptop on a table. Use it in bed or lying on his knees. In this case the fan would not get enough air and this leads to a higher temperature.

• Picking and Portege M400 displacement causes the crash and locking of the

  I have a new problem with Portege M400, which began a few days ago.

  If I pick it up or move it, then it will crash or lock up. I wonder if anyone has any idea as to what may be the cause of this and what can be done?
  My only guess is to replace the hard drive?

  Thank you
  Greg

  > Turn off accelerometer does not help. Internet research indicates that it is possible a motherboard problem. Replacement motherboard solves problems for about 6 months to a year, then it returns.

  I doubt that it could be a motherboard problem, what the gbaniseter say this happens when it pick up or move the m400, then it will crash or lock up.
  This seems to be a problem of HARD drive and it s nothing uncommon who, after a long period of use of the disk HARD start HARD drive malfunction is a sensitive device and can die because of the physical restraint
  Replace the HARD drive and check if the problem would happen!