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Eddiefiggie
Asked: 2018-01-06 21:53:37 +0800 CST

Fan Noise Addressed (Galago Pro)

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How do you reduce the excessive fan noise on the Galago Pro from System76?

(Running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS)

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1 Answers

  1. (You will need the firmware update itself. I got mine from System76)

    This was the guide they provided me:

    Changelog: - Added toggle for HyperThreading (BIOS > advanced chipset controls) - Keyboard backlight memory (will now remember last setting after suspend/resume) - Updated fan curve to reduce sporadic starts

    Please note, if you have a BIOS password set, please un-set the password prior to updating your BIOS. The system MUST be in UEFI mode; this can be toggled in the BIOS under the Boot section > UEFI settings.

    • Format a USB drive with an MBR and FAT32 partition.
    • Copy the contents of the galp2-HT archive onto the drive.
    • Remove all other USB drives.
    • Plug the laptop into AC power. The ME won't unlock unless the laptop is plugged in. The fans spin at 100% when the ME is unlocked.
    • Select the USB when booting by holding F7.
    • Type in fs1: and press enter to switch to the USB drive.
    • Type in meset and press enter. This unlocks the ME for flashing. The computer will turn off and reboot.
    • Hold F7 to boot from USB again, type in fs1: and press enter.
    • Type flash and press enter. This will flash the ME, and then the BIOS.
    • Type in ecflash and press enter. This will flash the EC. The computer will turn off.
    • Power on the system. You will see a CMOS reset notice. Press enter. The system will reboot. Hold F7 to boot from USB again. Type in fs1: and press enter.
    • Type in eol and press enter. This will lock the ME again.
    • Type exit and press enter. You can then boot to Ubuntu using the first option in the boot menu.
    • Done.
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