spam@uce.gov (Bob) wrote:

>On 27 Nov 2005 14:01:52 GMT, "fred-bloggs"
><fred-bloggs@hahahotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Motherboard monitor (MBM)
>>http://mbm.livewiredev.com/
>>Monitors CPU/system temperature, fan speed and voltage.
>
>and hard disk temp if it has SMART built in.

Thanks all. Have installed MBM 5 and so far seem to be monitoring CPU
and Case temperatures OK in tray. Can also see fan RPM in Dashboard.

Bob: I know for sure my HDs support SMART, as I used another program a
month or two ago which reported HD temps with it, I think called
HDTach or HDTune. But I cannot see anything in the MBM Settings window
for this? Could you point me in the right direction please.

Also, if you or any other MBM user could suggest why I seem able to
get a test email after setting up MBM. It's probably because of
something wrong in the part that confuses me, the Dial Up Adapter
section. I have a BT Broadband account, but all that 'dial-up'
stuff is now apparently by-passed since my son installed a wireless
router on this PC. So what should I set here please? And should
General>Advanced>RAS Support be ON or OFF?

--
Terry, West Sussex, UK

"Terry Pinnell" <terrypinDELETE@THESEdial.pipex.com> wrote in message
newsg9jo15k95rg9hrduftqqdc330ucmerkfj@4ax.com...
> My PC was 'frozen' yesterday morning, and when I eventually got it
> restarted it booted to BIOS. There I found the CPU temperature,
> displayed in red, was soaring, plainly due to the CPU fan failing. (I
> had re-oiled it a month or so ago, and had not yet got around to
> replacing it; now paying price for that <g>.)
>
> I'm seeking a fan replacement (separate post) but meanwhile have
> re-oiled it yet again and am up and running once more.
>
> So: is there some way to get that CPU temperature displayed while in
> Windows (XP Home)? Or can that only be done from BIOS?
>
> --
> Terry, West Sussex, UK

Mother Board Monitor (MBM5) will display the CPU temperature (among other
things) for you. Get it at
http://www.dvhardware.net/modules.ph...showpage&pid=3. It's
free.

Andy

"Quaoar" <quaoar@tenthplanet.net> wrote:

>Terry Pinnell wrote:
>> My PC was 'frozen' yesterday morning, and when I eventually got it
>> restarted it booted to BIOS. There I found the CPU temperature,
>> displayed in red, was soaring, plainly due to the CPU fan failing. (I
>> had re-oiled it a month or so ago, and had not yet got around to
>> replacing it; now paying price for that <g>.)
>>
>> I'm seeking a fan replacement (separate post) but meanwhile have
>> re-oiled it yet again and am up and running once more.
>>
>> So: is there some way to get that CPU temperature displayed while in
>> Windows (XP Home)? Or can that only be done from BIOS?
>
>My opinion: never, ever "oil" a CPU fan. Most are designed with either
>a dry shaft or a sealed bearing. Oil simply attracts "stuff", it
>increases the fan torque, decreases speed, and generally produces no
>benefits whatsoever.
>

Well, I now have a working PC, which I regard as a *major* benefit!
The fan had virtually ground to a halt, crippling the system. As I
said, this is merely a temporary solution, but it sure beats being
unable to use my PC for several days.

BTW, how does this 'stuff' get in, with labels sealing both sides?

--
Terry, West Sussex, UK

spam@uce.gov (Bob) wrote:

|>On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 21:03:49 +0800, Jonathan Wilson
|><jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote:
|>
|>>If this is an Intel machine, you can install "Intel Active Monitor" which
|>>gives temprature readings.

|>Link please.

The file is: HardWare_Monitor_Full.exe and 80megs (can't find link)

I installed it awhile ago, it's such a resource hog that I had to
remove it, as mention'd Everest Home is best.


--
http://www.sodaplay.com/constructor/index.htm

Terry

Use Speedfan 4.27.. http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User


"Terry Pinnell" <terrypinDELETE@THESEdial.pipex.com> wrote in message
newsg9jo15k95rg9hrduftqqdc330ucmerkfj@4ax.com...
> My PC was 'frozen' yesterday morning, and when I eventually got it
> restarted it booted to BIOS. There I found the CPU temperature,
> displayed in red, was soaring, plainly due to the CPU fan failing. (I
> had re-oiled it a month or so ago, and had not yet got around to
> replacing it; now paying price for that <g>.)
>
> I'm seeking a fan replacement (separate post) but meanwhile have
> re-oiled it yet again and am up and running once more.
>
> So: is there some way to get that CPU temperature displayed while in
> Windows (XP Home)? Or can that only be done from BIOS?
>
> --
> Terry, West Sussex, UK

On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 08:49:35 -0800, Trax <Pennywise@DerryMaine.Gov>
wrote:

>|>>If this is an Intel machine, you can install "Intel Active Monitor" which
>|>>gives temprature readings.

>|>Link please.

>The file is: HardWare_Monitor_Full.exe and 80megs (can't find link)

>I installed it awhile ago, it's such a resource hog that I had to
>remove it, as mention'd Everest Home is best.

Then I will pass it up.

I installed the monitor furnished by MCI, my mainboard maker, and all
it did was crash.

Everest and MBM5 rule!

--

"One must realize that the world is a network of real and virtual
combat zones where the stakes are high, struggle is the primary
mode of being and only total victory is acceptable.
-- Sun Tzu, "The Art Of War"

On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 11:57:41 -0500, "Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)"
<mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote:

>Terry
>
>Use Speedfan 4.27.. http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

That's the one MCI furnishes and all it did was crash all the time.

MBM5 is the only real choice.


--

"One must realize that the world is a network of real and virtual
combat zones where the stakes are high, struggle is the primary
mode of being and only total victory is acceptable.
-- Sun Tzu, "The Art Of War"

On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 16:27:16 +0000, Terry Pinnell
<terrypinDELETE@THESEdial.pipex.com> wrote:

>Bob: I know for sure my HDs support SMART, as I used another program a
>month or two ago which reported HD temps with it, I think called
>HDTach or HDTune. But I cannot see anything in the MBM Settings window
>for this? Could you point me in the right direction please.

It's hidden at the bottom of the General -> Basic page. There's a
checkbox for IDE and another for SCSI.

Once you check the box and restart it, you will see a new entry in the
temperature probe dropdown list. You know what to do from there.


--

"One must realize that the world is a network of real and virtual
combat zones where the stakes are high, struggle is the primary
mode of being and only total victory is acceptable.
-- Sun Tzu, "The Art Of War"

spam@uce.gov (Bob) wrote:

|>On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 08:49:35 -0800, Trax <Pennywise@DerryMaine.Gov>
|>wrote:
|>
|>>|>>If this is an Intel machine, you can install "Intel Active Monitor" which
|>>|>>gives temprature readings.
|>
|>>|>Link please.

|>>The file is: HardWare_Monitor_Full.exe and 80megs (can't find link)

My bad, that's what I name'd it, the actual name is Intel Active
Monitor http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/active.htm

|>>I installed it awhile ago, it's such a resource hog that I had to
|>>remove it, as mention'd Everest Home is best.

|>Then I will pass it up.

Good choice.

|>I installed the monitor furnished by MCI, my mainboard maker, and all
|>it did was crash.
|>
|>Everest and MBM5 rule!


--
http://www.sodaplay.com/constructor/index.htm

Bob

No longer supported unfortunately.. I haven't had any problems with Speedfan
on any system yet.. perhaps you should contact the author..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User


"Bob" <spam@uce.gov> wrote in message
news:4389e711.307515718@news-server.houston.rr.com...
> On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 11:57:41 -0500, "Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)"
> <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote:
>
>>Terry
>>
>>Use Speedfan 4.27.. http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
>
> That's the one MCI furnishes and all it did was crash all the time.
>
> MBM5 is the only real choice.
>
>
> --
>
> "One must realize that the world is a network of real and virtual
> combat zones where the stakes are high, struggle is the primary
> mode of being and only total victory is acceptable.
> -- Sun Tzu, "The Art Of War"