Hi all,

 

After upgrading my UnRAID rig from 7.0.0 to 7.0.1, the upgrade procedure updated the new NVidia drivers and reboot normally.

The problem is after the reboot (now with UnRAID 7.0.1 installed), my NVIDIA RTX 3090 fans are at maximum speed even if nothing is using the GPU.

This problem only happened after updating to UnRAID 7.0.1.

At UnRAID version 7.0.0 the GPU fans were working normally - Silent when GPU not in use.

 

As shown by nvidia-smi, the fan is at 0% but all 3 fans are running at 100% and the GPU is at 0% usage, no processes and the GPU is at 27ºC.

 

I've already tried to run the command:

nvidia-settings -c :0 -a "[gpu:0]/GPUFanControlState=1" -a "[fan:0]/GPUTargetFanSpeed=30"

 

But the fans are still on 100% and making a very loud noise.

 

I've even tried to clean the whole PC to check if dust were accumulating and making the fans runs faster, but this diodn't work either (but now my UnRAID rig is shiny clean).

 

Maybe something is wrong with the new driver?

Does anyone have the same issue?

 

Please HELP! I'm getting crazy working everyday near a PC with this level of noise.

 

Regards,

@PetabyteLDA what happens if you go back to Nvidia driver 570.86.16?

Hi @SShadow,

First of all, thank you for trying to solve my problem!!

 

I've just tried your suggestion to downgrade Nvidia drivers down to 570.86.16 but the problem persists.

 

After boot, I ran "nvidia-smi" and like the latest version the fans are reported as 0% but they are at 100%.

 

Tried running the nvidia-setting command to set GPU fan to 30%. The command returned that the fan speed was changed but the fans are still running at 100%.

 

Any other suggestions?

 

@PetabyteLDA downgrading the driver helps rules out the driver software to a degree.  I am also running Unraid 7.0.1 and upgraded the Nvidia driver yesterday from 570.86.16 to 570.124.04.  I did verify on my system that the fans on the gpu were matching what nvidia-smi said.  Maybe just a proper shutdown with unplugging the power supply for 5 mins, possibly re-seating the the video card if the power off does not help.  Could be a coincidence, I have had some weird issues happen on my system over the years that I thought were upgrade related but later on turned out be bad timing.  Not sure if that is what you are experiencing.  You could roll back to Unraid 7.0.0 so see if the GPU fans go back to normal.  Read the release notes for 7.0.1 to be sure there isn't anything that will not work for you rolling back to 7.0.0.  One of the upgrades years ago I had to roll back to due some weird issues and when I upgraded a 2nd time everything worked fine.  I hope this helps.            

Edited March 3, 20251 yr by SShadow

Hi @SShadow,

 

Thanks for your tips.

Shutting down does not work as I already did it. I even clean all the PC.

 

I'll try to take the GPU out and install it again. And try to downgrade UnRAID to 7.0.0.

Maybe, just maybe, one of those options can solve the issue.

 

But I think you are right, maybe it's just bad timming. But for coincidence, this issue started when UnRAID started in the new version (7.0.1).

 

Is there any software I can use to set the fans settings in the GPU firmware? Even using a Windows PC?

 

Regards.

@PetabyteLDA I don't know of any utility that controls the fans at the firmware level, maybe someone else on the forum does.  I hope you are able to figure out what is going on.

Hi @SShadow,

 

Already tried to take the GPU out and install again - no effect (all fans still runs at 100%).

 

I saw several cases just like mine reported in the internet (various forums). I don't think this issue is related to UnRAID, but I would like to rollback to 7.0.0 just to make sure.

But how do I achive this? By restoring a backup? Or is it possible to downgrade by using UnRAID standard upgrade procedure?

 

@PetabyteLDA it should be easy to downgrade.  Go to the Tools tab and look for Downgrade OS.  It should show the option to rollback to 7.0.0.  It should process for a few minutes and ask you to reboot.

Never noticed the "Downgrade" Option!!

That was easy. Downgraded and the problem persists...

 

After a while I've noticed a red light just above the power connector of the GPU. That's not a good sign.

After researching, I've discovered it's normally caused by a short circuit.

 

The GPU works normally, just the fans are at 100% speed.

 

But I think your suspition is right. It was a coincidence for the problem started just after the upgrade to 7.0.1. 

 

I think the topic can be closed as this is not related to UnRAID.

 

Thanks @SShadow for all your support leading to identifying the problem.

 

For now, I've removed the GPU from the rig and started the upgrade procedure again.

@PetabyteLDA I get that flashing red light every once in awhile on my desktop system.  I can usually get it to reset by powering off the system and turning off the power switch on the power supply for a few mins, then turning it back on.  I have always suspected that either the power detect feature of the card was overly sensitive or the power supply or cables were suspect.  I would be curious if you were able to put the card in different system with different cables would it act differently?  Then you would know if it is the card or possibly the power supply and or cables.  Good luck.

Edited March 3, 20251 yr by SShadow

The red light is not flashing and it's not only one led, there are 3 fixed red lights near the power connector of the GPU card.

 

Yes, I was already planning on installing the graphics card in my Windows 11 rig to make sure if the problem is the card. But I think it is... As the card was working for several monhts normally in my UnRAID rig and making no sound at all. And suddenly after upgrading to 7.0.1 this issue started. But as you said before, it's pure coincidence.

 

Thank you very much for your help!