Intel 875PBZ BIOS freeze

When plugging in a fan to the Rear Chassis Fan connector, and trying to
access the "Hardware Monitoring" section in the BIOS, it results in a
freeze. If I switch off the PC, unplug the fan, then go back into the BIOS
and go back to Hardware Monitoring, it works and shows me fan speeds, etc.

I'm on BIOS P08 and the fan spins just fine. Because the BIOS freezes, I'm
wondering if the board's cooling system is working correctly. The system I
refer to, is the one where the board monitors the temperature and adjusts
the voltage to the fan according.

Any help would be appreciated.

~ Adrian ~

"Adrian" wrote in message
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When plugging in a fan to the Rear Chassis Fan connector, and trying
to
access the "Hardware Monitoring" section in the BIOS, it results in a
freeze. If I switch off the PC, unplug the fan, then go back into the
BIOS
and go back to Hardware Monitoring, it works and shows me fan speeds,
etc.

I'm on BIOS P08 and the fan spins just fine. Because the BIOS
freezes, I'm
wondering if the board's cooling system is working correctly. The
system I
refer to, is the one where the board monitors the temperature and
adjusts
the voltage to the fan according.

Any help would be appreciated.


On many Intel mobos you have to move a jumper in order to enter the
BIOS.

On many Intel mobos you have to move a jumper in order to enter the
BIOS.

Oh, I can enter the BIOS just fine. It's when I enter the Hardware
Monitoring section (under the Advanced section) that it freezes, as long as
the fan is plugged in.

Thanks.

~ Adrian ~

I've already tried BIOS P08, which was release June 27th. Same thing
happens. Do you get this same problem as well? I don't know anyone else
with a 875PBZ motherboard. I agree, the entire thiing runs fine except for
this problem.

I've no problem performing BIOS flashes, performed many in the past, all
successful.

I'd appreciate hearing if you have this problem too, or not.

~ Adrian ~

OK, many thanks for letting me know. I spammed Intel about this and they
suggested I try an older BIOS! Rather a lame fix to the problem.

~ Adrian ~