CPU Fan Maxed Out

I built the following system back in August of 2012:

Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V Premium
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100 High-Performance Hydro CPU Cooler
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 690 Graphics Card
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series, 32GB
PSU: SeaSonic Platinum-1000 1000W

BIOS: American Megatrends, version 1805, 12/19/2012

I recently noticed my computer was noisy, so I checked it with SpeedFan 4.51:

CPU 0: 20° C
CPU 1: 16° C
CPU 2: 22° C
CPU 3: 24° C

Sys Fan 286 RPM
CPU Fan 2093 RPM
Aux Fan 379 RMP
Aux1 Fan 642 RPM
Aux2 Fan 210 RMP

Given the low CPU temperatures in the idle system, I believe the CPU fan should be running pretty slow, but it seems to be running at maximum speed. I have not changed the BIOS or other software (including Windows 7 updates) for over 6 months, so I suspect this is a hardware failure in either the MOBO or the H100 fan. Any suggestions for further debugging of this problem?
 
I would start by going back to installation instructions with Corsair H100 High-Performance Hydro CPU Cooler. Your analysis seems right, but it might be a loose header connection or wonky setup.
 
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