SortaOT: New Temps on A7V333!

Alaric_2000 · 07-27-2002, 07:47 AM

Just updated my bios to the latest ASUS beta bios 1011.001. Apparently, my temp readings for the CPU have dropped significantly. My watercooled AthlonXP 2100+ is now sitting at 36C idle and 42C load. Other peeps have said they've seen between a 6C and 7C drop in temp readings. So if anyone has had seemingly high temps on their A7V333, go check that out. It can be had at ftp.asus.com.tw.

Volenti · 07-27-2002, 08:15 AM

The trouble is that you don't know if the temp reading is actually correct now or not, mabie the pre-bios-update reading was right, you have no way of knowing...

jaydee · 07-27-2002, 09:42 AM

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Originally posted by Volenti
The trouble is that you don't know if the temp reading is actually correct now or not, mabie the pre-bios-update reading was right, you have no way of knowing...

Exactly what I was thinking. The only way to know is to use a external proble. Doesn't that board use the internal diode? If so that really sucks about the temp swings. Means not even the internal CPU probes can be taken as accurate.

Alaric_2000 · 07-27-2002, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by jaydee116

Exactly what I was thinking. The only way to know is to use a external proble. Doesn't that board use the internal diode? If so that really sucks about the temp swings. Means not even the internal CPU probes can be taken as accurate.

Ayup, that's why I stated that the reading dropped. Dunno if the actual temp dropped tho. With any luck it did. . .but I doubt it. Ahhhhh, the accuracy! :shrug:

jaydee · 07-27-2002, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by Alaric_2000

Ayup, that's why I stated that the reading dropped. Dunno if the actual temp dropped tho. With any luck it did. . .but I doubt it. Ahhhhh, the accuracy! :shrug:

Well it is definatly possible the temps did drop, but did they??? lol. Sigh.

Alaric_2000 · 07-27-2002, 08:14 PM

I'm sure someone will check.

We will see =)

ikonis · 07-28-2002, 02:57 PM

i have this board as well....
from what i have read the internal diode is only used for COP

in all other cases... the in socket thermister is what displays your temps...

maybe the new bios changed that...
i assume it was/is just some crafty coding in the bios

redleader · 07-28-2002, 03:17 PM

Internal should read higher though.

pHaestus · 07-28-2002, 10:50 PM

I dont believe Asus used an IC capable of real time temp reporting with their COP system.

scopEDog · 08-15-2002, 06:32 AM

Sorry to bring this older thread up but I have noticed a change in my a7v333 temps. I am currently at v1011 and I am getting 59c on load on my xp1800 (watercooled). I did a bit of research on this and I found out to read the internal diode you have to set sensor2 on MBM to asus2 (cusl2). Supposedly this is the correct reading for the xp internal diode on this board. Is this the same thing you guys are using/getting?

bigben2k · 08-15-2002, 09:07 AM

How big is the difference between the two?

scopEDog · 08-15-2002, 09:28 AM

The difference is 8-9c(thermistor being lower)...and if i use the thermistor reading the temps change(raise and lower) alot more than if i use the internal diode.

pHaestus · 08-15-2002, 10:37 AM

No crafty coding possible; the ics Asus used on earlier mobos just weren't set up for anything more than turning off the computer if the temp reached a certain level. You can adjust this number on some ics, and on others it is preset at the factory.

Not certain that is the case here through.

scopEDog · 08-15-2002, 10:51 AM

I agree pHaestus...I have rev 1.02 of this board, and I'm trying to find out if this was added to this or earlier revs of this board...unless somebody knows this for certain? The temps *seem* right, but i would like to make sure..

07-27-2002, 07:47 AM	#1
Alaric_2000 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: May 2002 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 47	SortaOT: New Temps on A7V333! Just updated my bios to the latest ASUS beta bios 1011.001. Apparently, my temp readings for the CPU have dropped significantly. My watercooled AthlonXP 2100+ is now sitting at 36C idle and 42C load. Other peeps have said they've seen between a 6C and 7C drop in temp readings. So if anyone has had seemingly high temps on their A7V333, go check that out. It can be had at ftp.asus.com.tw.

07-27-2002, 08:15 AM	#2
Volenti Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: in a nice cool spot Posts: 427	The trouble is that you don't know if the temp reading is actually correct now or not, mabie the pre-bios-update reading was right, you have no way of knowing... __________________ feel free to icq/msn me, I'm always willing to toss around ideas.

08-15-2002, 09:07 AM	#11
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	How big is the difference between the two? __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

07-27-2002, 08:14 PM	#6
Alaric_2000 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: May 2002 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 47	I'm sure someone will check. We will see =)

07-28-2002, 02:57 PM	#7
ikonis Cooling Neophyte Join Date: May 2002 Location: East Texas Posts: 14	i have this board as well.... from what i have read the internal diode is only used for COP in all other cases... the in socket thermister is what displays your temps... maybe the new bios changed that... i assume it was/is just some crafty coding in the bios

07-28-2002, 03:17 PM	#8
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	Internal should read higher though.

07-28-2002, 10:50 PM	#9
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	I dont believe Asus used an IC capable of real time temp reporting with their COP system.

08-15-2002, 06:32 AM	#10
scopEDog Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 49	Sorry to bring this older thread up but I have noticed a change in my a7v333 temps. I am currently at v1011 and I am getting 59c on load on my xp1800 (watercooled). I did a bit of research on this and I found out to read the internal diode you have to set sensor2 on MBM to asus2 (cusl2). Supposedly this is the correct reading for the xp internal diode on this board. Is this the same thing you guys are using/getting?

08-15-2002, 09:28 AM	#12
scopEDog Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 49	The difference is 8-9c(thermistor being lower)...and if i use the thermistor reading the temps change(raise and lower) alot more than if i use the internal diode.

08-15-2002, 10:37 AM	#13
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	No crafty coding possible; the ics Asus used on earlier mobos just weren't set up for anything more than turning off the computer if the temp reached a certain level. You can adjust this number on some ics, and on others it is preset at the factory. Not certain that is the case here through.

08-15-2002, 10:51 AM	#14
scopEDog Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 49	I agree pHaestus...I have rev 1.02 of this board, and I'm trying to find out if this was added to this or earlier revs of this board...unless somebody knows this for certain? The temps seem right, but i would like to make sure..

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