Hi everyone :)

Problem solved! I simply updated the old Acer Aspire 5315 bios to V 1.45.
the fan is now working fine
I'd also like to thank everyone for all the valuable info... it really
helped a great deal
Haengcho

On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 3:02 AM, Tony B <email address hidden> wrote:

> I don't hold out much hope that this problem will ever be solved. To be
> honest, I'd almost forgotten about other users, thinking that it might be
> just a "quirk" of my machine.
>
> I'm now running LinuxMint 9, with the same overheating problems.  And I've
> had the same experience with LinuxMint Debian Edition (I dropped that o/s
> because of update issues, but am contemplating trying it again as
> apparently their updates now work ok).
>
> It would be nice to find a cure, but, in the meantime, I hope my workaround
> is of assistance to others.
>
> On 7 December 2011 17:12, Phil. V <email address hidden> wrote:
>
> > No problem, I figured the master report for this bug needed an update
> > since a couple users have reported the same issue recently. Hopefully
> > this gets addressed eventually, as your workaround would suggest that a
> > BIOS update may not entirely be necessary.
> >
> > --
> > You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> > report.
> > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/579665
> >
> > Title:
> >  [Acer Aspire 5315] Overheating triggers shutdown
> >
> > Status in NULL Project:
> >  Invalid
> > Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu:
> >  Confirmed
> >
> > Bug description:
> >  Dear Ubuntu people,
> >
> >  I'm using Ubuntu 10.04, but I had the same problem with 9.10.  Both of
> > these systems were installed on a partition.
> >  Previously, I used Ubuntu 9.04 without problem, but this was NOT
> > installed on a partition.
> >  My laptop came with Windows Vista pre-installed: I do NOT experience
> this
> > problem when running Vista.
> >
> >  (1)  After a few minutes from a "cold" start, my laptop overheats and
> > automatically shuts down.  The "Core Temperature Sensor" indicates that
> it
> > shuts down at 100 deg C.  Other temperature sensors do not report any
> > abnormalities.
> >  (2)  If I re-boot IMMEDIATELY, the cooling fan starts and the Core temp
> > quickly drops to approx 45 deg C, and I can run my laptop all day without
> > any problems.
> >  (3)  If I fail to re-boot immediately, or if I restart my computer
> before
> > the sensor indicates at least 95 deg C, the computer will again suddenly
> > shut down within only a few minutes due to overheating.
> >
> >  My laptop is an Acer Aspire 5315, but I've seen lots of posts on
> >  various forums.  Toshiba computers seem also prone to this problem
> >  when running Ubuntu - and I have noted that Acer computers use Toshiba
> >  fans.
> >
> >  Everything I've read follows the same trend:
> >  (a) it seems that, when everything is cold or only warm, Ubuntu fails to
> > instruct the fan to run, so it doesn't.
> >  (b) if the computer is already hot when it's switched on, the fan works
> > perfectly. Presumably the computer has a separate thermostat to control
> > this, since we know that Ubuntu isn't switching it on.
> >
> >  I'm sure this has been reported millions of times before.  It is a
> >  major problem, and certainly one which prevents people recommending
> >  Ubuntu to others.
> >
> >  Thanks & regards,
> >  Tony
> >   ---
> >  AlsaVersion: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture Driver Version 1.0.21.
> >  AplayDevices:
> >   **** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
> >   card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC268 Analog [ALC268 Analog]
> >     Subdevices: 1/1
> >     Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
> >  Architecture: i386
> >  ArecordDevices:
> >   **** List of CAPTURE Hardware Devices ****
> >   card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC268 Analog [ALC268 Analog]
> >     Subdevices: 1/1
> >     Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
> >  AudioDevicesInUse:
> >   USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
> >   /dev/snd/controlC0:  tony       1552 F.... pulseaudio
> >  CRDA: Error: [Errno 2] No such file or directory
> >  Card0.Amixer.info:
> >   Card hw:0 'Intel'/'HDA Intel at 0x58300000 irq 22'
> >     Mixer name : 'Realtek ALC268'
> >     Components : 'HDA:10ec0268,10250136,00100003
> > HDA:11c11040,10250136,00100200'
> >     Controls      : 11
> >     Simple ctrls  : 8
> >  DistroRelease: LinuxMint 9
> >  HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=208ca3a8-9d7c-4ecc-ad90-c9cc0a9e546f
> >  InstallationMedia: Linux Mint 9 "Isadora" - Release i386 (20100427.1)
> >  MachineType: Acer Aspire 5315
> >  Package: linux (not installed)
> >  ProcCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.32-21-generic
> > root=UUID=69cf0c6d-c183-4105-8ecf-5578eaadb199 ro quiet splash
> >  ProcEnviron:
> >   LANGUAGE=en_GB:en_ZA:en
> >   LANG=en_ZA.utf8
> >   SHELL=/bin/bash
> >  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2
> >  Regression: Yes
> >  RelatedPackageVersions: linux-firmware 1.34
> >  Reproducible: Yes
> >  Tags: isadora kconfig regression-release needs-upstream-testing
> >  Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686
> >  UnreportableReason: This is not a genuine LinuxMint package
> >  UserGroups: adm admin cdrom dialout lpadmin plugdev sambashare
> >  dmi.bios.date: 01/31/2008
> >  dmi.bios.vendor: Acer
> >  dmi.bios.version: V1.29
> >  dmi.board.asset.tag: Base Board Asset Tag
> >  dmi.board.name: Acadia
> >  dmi.board.vendor: Acer
> >  dmi.board.version: V1.29
> >  dmi.chassis.type: 1
> >  dmi.chassis.vendor: Acer
> >  dmi.chassis.version: V1.29
> >  dmi.modalias:
> >
> dmi:bvnAcer:bvrV1.29:bd01/31/2008:svnAcer:pnAspire5315:pvrV1.29:rvnAcer:rnAcadia:rvrV1.29:cvnAcer:ct1:cvrV1.29:
> >  dmi.product.name: Aspire 5315
> >  dmi.product.version: V1.29
> >  dmi.sys.vendor: Acer
> >
> >  ---
> >  AlsaVersion: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture Driver Version 1.0.21.
> >  AplayDevices:
> >   **** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
> >   card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC268 Analog [ALC268 Analog]
> >     Subdevices: 1/1
> >     Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
> >  Architecture: i386
> >  ArecordDevices:
> >   **** List of CAPTURE Hardware Devices ****
> >   card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC268 Analog [ALC268 Analog]
> >     Subdevices: 1/1
> >     Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
> >  AudioDevicesInUse:
> >   USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
> >   /dev/snd/controlC0:  tony       1552 F.... pulseaudio
> >  CRDA: Error: [Errno 2] No such file or directory
> >  Card0.Amixer.info:
> >   Card hw:0 'Intel'/'HDA Intel at 0x58300000 irq 22'
> >     Mixer name : 'Realtek ALC268'
> >     Components : 'HDA:10ec0268,10250136,00100003
> > HDA:11c11040,10250136,00100200'
> >     Controls      : 11
> >     Simple ctrls  : 8
> >  DistroRelease: LinuxMint 9
> >  HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=208ca3a8-9d7c-4ecc-ad90-c9cc0a9e546f
> >  InstallationMedia: Linux Mint 9 "Isadora" - Release i386 (20100427.1)
> >  MachineType: Acer Aspire 5315
> >  Package: linux (not installed)
> >  ProcCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.32-21-generic
> > root=UUID=69cf0c6d-c183-4105-8ecf-5578eaadb199 ro quiet splash
> >  ProcEnviron:
> >   LANGUAGE=en_GB:en_ZA:en
> >   LANG=en_ZA.utf8
> >   SHELL=/bin/bash
> >  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2
> >  Regression: Yes
> >  RelatedPackageVersions: linux-firmware 1.34
> >  Reproducible: Yes
> >  Tags: isadora kconfig regression-release needs-upstream-testing
> >  Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686
> >  UnreportableReason: This is not a genuine LinuxMint package
> >  UserGroups: adm admin cdrom dialout lpadmin plugdev sambashare
> >  dmi.bios.date: 01/31/2008
> >  dmi.bios.vendor: Acer
> >  dmi.bios.version: V1.29
> >  dmi.board.asset.tag: Base Board Asset Tag
> >  dmi.board.name: Acadia
> >  dmi.board.vendor: Acer
> >  dmi.board.version: V1.29
> >  dmi.chassis.type: 1
> >  dmi.chassis.vendor: Acer
> >  dmi.chassis.version: V1.29
> >  dmi.modalias:
> >
> dmi:bvnAcer:bvrV1.29:bd01/31/2008:svnAcer:pnAspire5315:pvrV1.29:rvnAcer:rnAcadia:rvrV1.29:cvnAcer:ct1:cvrV1.29:
> >  dmi.product.name: Aspire 5315
> >  dmi.product.version: V1.29
> >  dmi.sys.vendor: Acer
> >
> > To manage notifications about this bug go to:
> > https://bugs.launchpad.net/null/+bug/579665/+subscriptions
> >
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to a
> duplicate bug report (900619).
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/579665
>
> Title:
>  [Acer Aspire 5315] Overheating triggers shutdown
>
> Status in NULL Project:
>  Invalid
> Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu:
>  Confirmed
>
> Bug description:
>  Dear Ubuntu people,
>
>  I'm using Ubuntu 10.04, but I had the same problem with 9.10.  Both of
> these systems were installed on a partition.
>  Previously, I used Ubuntu 9.04 without problem, but this was NOT
> installed on a partition.
>  My laptop came with Windows Vista pre-installed: I do NOT experience this
> problem when running Vista.
>
>  (1)  After a few minutes from a "cold" start, my laptop overheats and
> automatically shuts down.  The "Core Temperature Sensor" indicates that it
> shuts down at 100 deg C.  Other temperature sensors do not report any
> abnormalities.
>  (2)  If I re-boot IMMEDIATELY, the cooling fan starts and the Core temp
> quickly drops to approx 45 deg C, and I can run my laptop all day without
> any problems.
>  (3)  If I fail to re-boot immediately, or if I restart my computer before
> the sensor indicates at least 95 deg C, the computer will again suddenly
> shut down within only a few minutes due to overheating.
>
>  My laptop is an Acer Aspire 5315, but I've seen lots of posts on
>  various forums.  Toshiba computers seem also prone to this problem
>  when running Ubuntu - and I have noted that Acer computers use Toshiba
>  fans.
>
>  Everything I've read follows the same trend:
>  (a) it seems that, when everything is cold or only warm, Ubuntu fails to
> instruct the fan to run, so it doesn't.
>  (b) if the computer is already hot when it's switched on, the fan works
> perfectly. Presumably the computer has a separate thermostat to control
> this, since we know that Ubuntu isn't switching it on.
>
>  I'm sure this has been reported millions of times before.  It is a
>  major problem, and certainly one which prevents people recommending
>  Ubuntu to others.
>
>  Thanks & regards,
>  Tony
>  ---
>  AlsaVersion: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture Driver Version 1.0.21.
>  AplayDevices:
>   **** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
>   card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC268 Analog [ALC268 Analog]
>     Subdevices: 1/1
>     Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
>  Architecture: i386
>  ArecordDevices:
>   **** List of CAPTURE Hardware Devices ****
>   card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC268 Analog [ALC268 Analog]
>     Subdevices: 1/1
>     Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
>  AudioDevicesInUse:
>   USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
>   /dev/snd/controlC0:  tony       1552 F.... pulseaudio
>  CRDA: Error: [Errno 2] No such file or directory
>  Card0.Amixer.info:
>   Card hw:0 'Intel'/'HDA Intel at 0x58300000 irq 22'
>     Mixer name : 'Realtek ALC268'
>     Components : 'HDA:10ec0268,10250136,00100003
> HDA:11c11040,10250136,00100200'
>     Controls      : 11
>     Simple ctrls  : 8
>  DistroRelease: LinuxMint 9
>  HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=208ca3a8-9d7c-4ecc-ad90-c9cc0a9e546f
>  InstallationMedia: Linux Mint 9 "Isadora" - Release i386 (20100427.1)
>  MachineType: Acer Aspire 5315
>  Package: linux (not installed)
>  ProcCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.32-21-generic
> root=UUID=69cf0c6d-c183-4105-8ecf-5578eaadb199 ro quiet splash
>  ProcEnviron:
>   LANGUAGE=en_GB:en_ZA:en
>   LANG=en_ZA.utf8
>   SHELL=/bin/bash
>  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2
>  Regression: Yes
>  RelatedPackageVersions: linux-firmware 1.34
>  Reproducible: Yes
>  Tags: isadora kconfig regression-release needs-upstream-testing
>  Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686
>  UnreportableReason: This is not a genuine LinuxMint package
>  UserGroups: adm admin cdrom dialout lpadmin plugdev sambashare
>  dmi.bios.date: 01/31/2008
>  dmi.bios.vendor: Acer
>  dmi.bios.version: V1.29
>  dmi.board.asset.tag: Base Board Asset Tag
>  dmi.board.name: Acadia
>  dmi.board.vendor: Acer
>  dmi.board.version: V1.29
>  dmi.chassis.type: 1
>  dmi.chassis.vendor: Acer
>  dmi.chassis.version: V1.29
>  dmi.modalias:
> dmi:bvnAcer:bvrV1.29:bd01/31/2008:svnAcer:pnAspire5315:pvrV1.29:rvnAcer:rnAcadia:rvrV1.29:cvnAcer:ct1:cvrV1.29:
>  dmi.product.name: Aspire 5315
>  dmi.product.version: V1.29
>  dmi.sys.vendor: Acer
>
>  ---
>  AlsaVersion: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture Driver Version 1.0.21.
>  AplayDevices:
>   **** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
>   card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC268 Analog [ALC268 Analog]
>     Subdevices: 1/1
>     Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
>  Architecture: i386
>  ArecordDevices:
>   **** List of CAPTURE Hardware Devices ****
>   card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC268 Analog [ALC268 Analog]
>     Subdevices: 1/1
>     Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
>  AudioDevicesInUse:
>   USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
>   /dev/snd/controlC0:  tony       1552 F.... pulseaudio
>  CRDA: Error: [Errno 2] No such file or directory
>  Card0.Amixer.info:
>   Card hw:0 'Intel'/'HDA Intel at 0x58300000 irq 22'
>     Mixer name : 'Realtek ALC268'
>     Components : 'HDA:10ec0268,10250136,00100003
> HDA:11c11040,10250136,00100200'
>     Controls      : 11
>     Simple ctrls  : 8
>  DistroRelease: LinuxMint 9
>  HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=208ca3a8-9d7c-4ecc-ad90-c9cc0a9e546f
>  InstallationMedia: Linux Mint 9 "Isadora" - Release i386 (20100427.1)
>  MachineType: Acer Aspire 5315
>  Package: linux (not installed)
>  ProcCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.32-21-generic
> root=UUID=69cf0c6d-c183-4105-8ecf-5578eaadb199 ro quiet splash
>  ProcEnviron:
>   LANGUAGE=en_GB:en_ZA:en
>   LANG=en_ZA.utf8
>   SHELL=/bin/bash
>  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2
>  Regression: Yes
>  RelatedPackageVersions: linux-firmware 1.34
>  Reproducible: Yes
>  Tags: isadora kconfig regression-release needs-upstream-testing
>  Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686
>  UnreportableReason: This is not a genuine LinuxMint package
>  UserGroups: adm admin cdrom dialout lpadmin plugdev sambashare
>  dmi.bios.date: 01/31/2008
>  dmi.bios.vendor: Acer
>  dmi.bios.version: V1.29
>  dmi.board.asset.tag: Base Board Asset Tag
>  dmi.board.name: Acadia
>  dmi.board.vendor: Acer
>  dmi.board.version: V1.29
>  dmi.chassis.type: 1
>  dmi.chassis.vendor: Acer
>  dmi.chassis.version: V1.29
>  dmi.modalias:
> dmi:bvnAcer:bvrV1.29:bd01/31/2008:svnAcer:pnAspire5315:pvrV1.29:rvnAcer:rnAcadia:rvrV1.29:cvnAcer:ct1:cvrV1.29:
>  dmi.product.name: Aspire 5315
>  dmi.product.version: V1.29
>  dmi.sys.vendor: Acer
>
> To manage notifications about this bug go to:
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/null/+bug/579665/+subscriptions
>



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