Article ID: 000058085 Content Type: Product Information & Documentation Last Reviewed: 09/28/2023

Why Is the Intel® NUC Fan Still Running When the System Is Sleeping?

Environment

Windows® 10, 64-bit*

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Summary

Depending on both the environmental temperature and the system temperature the fan may continue running when it enters sleep.

Description

Why is the fan running when the Intel® NUC has been put to sleep?

Resolution

Depending on both the environment and last operating temperature, when the Intel® NUC is in a sleep or idle state the fan may run for some time, but will eventually stop.