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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 6:06 pm
by Merlin
Hey capper, where do I get MBM5 and is it just a simple install to use?
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 6:09 pm
by infinitevalence
http://mbm.livewiredev.com/
FAQ:
http://www.livewiredev.com/bbs/forumdis ... forumid=68
Its not hard just dont mess with any of the advanced features. they get confusing and some can do mess stuff up, but i have never had any problems.
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 6:38 pm
by Merlin
thanks, would I need to uninstall my current mbm first or can I leave it till I descide which one I'm gonna use?
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 6:41 pm
by infinitevalence
i have run two in the past, so you should be fine, im assuming your using the winbobd tool right? if so you will have no problems.
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 10:02 pm
by Merlin
No the ABIT AN7 comes with uGuru which includes what they call ABIT EQ which monitors fan speeds and temps it also provides an overclocking utility that I don't use. You may be familiar with it (uGuru) but it has a lot of features which are pretty cool but the temps aren't accurate or at least there is a better than avereage chance that they are not.
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 11:31 pm
by LVCapo
Merlin,
If I can find it again I'll link it. there is a program going around that works with the ABIT setup, basically someone created a fix for the onboard temp sensors.
My understanding about MBM5 and Speedfan is that they use your boards sensors to calculate the temps. What i have seen with both ASUS and ABIT is basically the same readings that your built in program gives you. which is why I like an actual temp sensor.
BTW, Got a review sample in today of the Thermalright XP-120. Look for a review on it probably monday
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 4:04 am
by Merlin
Thanks, I got MBM5 up and running and It is showing the same temps as ABIT EQ. I do like having the temps posted on my toolbar all the time instead of having to start a program to check temps.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 11:19 pm
by Merlin
This is strange but since I put MBM5 on my system my Idle temps seem to spike by about 5'c hotter than before, on both ABIT EQ and MBM5. It started soon after installing MBM5. Do you think it is simply reporting something that has been there all along or could there be a problem I need to fix?
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 12:24 am
by LVCapo
I wouldn't think it is a problem. It might be spiking when your processor actually works to get the temperatures.
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 4:34 am
by Merlin
OK