CPU Temp and Settings Question

I just installed an AthlonXP2600(266) CPU into my Epox 8Kha+
Motherboard. Everything seems to be functioning well, but I want to
make sure that the CPU is not overheating. (I am NOT overclocking it.)

Can someone tell me:
a) what a reasonable CPU temp would be for this processor?
b) rather than continually rebooting and checking the BIOS screen, how
else can I check/monitor the CPU temp?, and
c) What should the voltage setting be in my BIOS for this CPU?

Thanks!

BRH wrote:
I just installed an AthlonXP2600(266) CPU into my Epox 8Kha+
Motherboard. Everything seems to be functioning well, but I want to
make sure that the CPU is not overheating. (I am NOT overclocking
it.)
Can someone tell me:
a) what a reasonable CPU temp would be for this processor?

Anywhere between 25 deg C and 70 deg C, depending on your motherboard and
CPU. Absolute temperature readings are meaningless.

b) rather than continually rebooting and checking the BIOS screen, how
else can I check/monitor the CPU temp?

Do a search on Motherboard Monitor.

c) What should the voltage setting be in my BIOS for this CPU?

"auto" would do the trick, but failing that, your CPU should have a default
voltage of 1.65V

--
Michael Brown
www.emboss.co.nz : OOS/RSI software and more
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Michael Brown wrote:
BRH wrote:

I just installed an AthlonXP2600(266) CPU into my Epox 8Kha+
Motherboard. Everything seems to be functioning well, but I want to
make sure that the CPU is not overheating. (I am NOT overclocking
it.)
Can someone tell me:
a) what a reasonable CPU temp would be for this processor?


Anywhere between 25 deg C and 70 deg C, depending on your motherboard and
CPU. Absolute temperature readings are meaningless.


b) rather than continually rebooting and checking the BIOS screen, how
else can I check/monitor the CPU temp?


Do a search on Motherboard Monitor.


c) What should the voltage setting be in my BIOS for this CPU?


"auto" would do the trick, but failing that, your CPU should have a default
voltage of 1.65V

Thanks for the info!

b) rather than continually rebooting and checking the BIOS screen, how
else can I check/monitor the CPU temp?

Do a search on Motherboard Monitor.


Hmonitor is also good.
http://www.hmonitor.com/
--


"I don't cheat to survive. I cheat to LIVE!!"

- Alceryes

"Michael Brown" wrote in message
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BRH wrote:
I just installed an AthlonXP2600(266) CPU into my Epox 8Kha+
Motherboard. Everything seems to be functioning well, but I want to
make sure that the CPU is not overheating. (I am NOT overclocking
it.)
Can someone tell me:
a) what a reasonable CPU temp would be for this processor?

Anywhere between 25 deg C and 70 deg C, depending on your motherboard and
CPU. Absolute temperature readings are meaningless.

b) rather than continually rebooting and checking the BIOS screen, how
else can I check/monitor the CPU temp?

Do a search on Motherboard Monitor.

c) What should the voltage setting be in my BIOS for this CPU?

"auto" would do the trick, but failing that, your CPU should have a
default voltage of 1.65V

--
Michael Brown
www.emboss.co.nz : OOS/RSI software and more
Add michael@ to emboss.co.nz ---+--- My inbox is always open

Alceryes wrote:
b) rather than continually rebooting and checking the BIOS screen,
how else can I check/monitor the CPU temp?

Do a search on Motherboard Monitor.


Hmonitor is also good.
http://www.hmonitor.com/

Wow... it's expensive AND i cant get it to read my sensors... I'll stick
with MBM....

Thomas