Zalman fan not working?

[LongN]

I bought a 92mm Zalman fan to replace my loud one. For some reason the fan stops spinning when I get to the screen to select which OS I want to run. It turns off completely and never goes back to spinning again. My old fan doesn't stop spinning.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Is it plugged into the motherboard which controls voltage based on temps? I'm assuming you're using the resistor as well.

 

[LongN]

Its plugged into the motherboard, I don't know about resistors and I don't know if my motherboard is controling the voltage of the fan. I don't see a green sensor thing on the fan. I plugged the Zalman fan on my downstairs computer and it was going full blast the whole time. When I plug it in the computer I want it to be in, it spins but doesn't blow any air and it stops spinning at the screen.

 

[WobbleWobble]

The resistor is the quiet mode adapter. Is there anything connected between the fan and the motherboard? Zalman fans usually have that quiet mode adapter.

 

[LongN]

oh with the resister connected, it doesn't even spin at all when I turn on the computer

 

[WobbleWobble]

It doesn't seem like your motherboard connector is providing enough power. What motherboard do you have?