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

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

Environment

Operating System

Windows® 10, 64-bit*

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.

Related Products

This article applies to 37 products.
Intel® NUC Kit with 5th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors Intel® NUC Kit with 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors Intel® NUC Kit with Intel® Atom® Processors Intel® NUC Kit with Intel® Celeron® Processors Intel® NUC Kit with Intel® Pentium® Processors Legacy Intel® NUC Kits Intel® NUC 8 Enthusiast, a Mini PC with Windows 10 Home - NUC8i7HVKVAW Intel® NUC 8 Mainstream-G mini PC (NUC8i3INH) Intel® NUC Mini PC with Intel® Celeron® Processors Intel® NUC Mini PC with Intel® Pentium® Processors

Discontinued Products

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