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Fan Rpm
Name: thomas Date: December 2, 2002 at 19:53:36 Pacific OS: Win98 CPU/Ram: 64mb ram
Comment:
I installed a new computer cooling fan. It has a three lead connector. Two are for the electricity to go through, but there is another one. This is what it says on the box Connectors:3 lead TX with Rpm sensor. Does this mean it can tell me how fast the fan is going? If so how can I access this feature on my computer? If it isn't for telling me how fast the fan goes than what is it for?
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