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Is there a way to adjust the fan speeds on my server; too loud...

I just got a new server; its made for a rack but right now I just have it on my desk; it is running very cool which is great but it sounds like the fans are working overtime and hums really loud.. is there a way to adjust fan speed? Below are the specs on it...(running with freebsd7.1)

Intel Pentium D 940 Dual Core 3.2GHz 800MHz LGA775 processor
Supermicro PDSBM-LN2+ or equivalent motherboard
Chipset: Intel 946GZ & ICH7R
4Gb 240pin DDR2-667/533 DIMMs, Non-ECC Unbuffered,Max Capacity 4GB
2 x 250 Gb SATA2 7200WD HDDs
1 x slim DVD-Rom
Video: Integrated Intel 946GZ Graphics Controller
LAN: 2x Intel 82573 PCI-Express Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
HighPoint RocketRAID 1720 SATA2 RAID 2-Channel Controller
Supermicro 1U chasssis with 2 hotswap bays and mounting kit
CSE-811T-300B


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Well I guess its easier and cheaper to replace the fans(blowers) than the cpu...; it just makes me nervous but I guess I will have to overcome my human instincts and think like a machine...: but thank you for the comforting advice...
try to update the server's firmware i tried it on intel server chasis number 2500 pal and it worked