Asus Mobo & Probe II

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Hello All
I had hoped I might find a post regarding any problems with Probe II.
I have:
WIN XP SP2 Home
Asus P5LD2 Mobo
P4 640 3.2Ghz 800FSB LGA 775 2MB Cache
Build date Dec 2005.
In the last month or more, everytime I switch on the system, I immediately
get the Probe warning that the CPU has passed the threshold set temp 60c -
sometimes it reaches 67c.
I know P4's can run hot(had 478 P4 Prescott on an Msi Mobo)but I was given
to understand that the mean operating temp for my current CPU is well below
the Prescott.
When the CPU is at its high idle, 98%-99%, if I open probe I again get an
immediate warning.
If the config. is opened whilst warning sounds, the readings of the fan
speed in relation to the temp, do not seem to add up.
The fan speed can read 2050 and temp 60+, then the fan speed will drop to
say 1930 and the temp show 48. It can show mid 50 with a fan speed of
anything between 1930 - 2200.
During the first couple of months, the temp was always bet 43-50c with a fan
speed of about 2000.
Asus says, set the high threshold to 5c above the highest temp it is showing
at warning - a rash and irresponsible reply.
On top of the CPU there is 120mm super cooler, super quiet fan,
which is noisy and may not be keeping things so cool after all.
I am beginning to wonder why this was fitted.
It was my understanding that this mobo has its own built-in cooling and that
the CPU, with proper chassis fan/s, should run at about 40-45c with a case
temp of 69c.
I have spent days trying to understand the tech details of the various bits
of hardware and have had constant contact with both Intel and Asus, but
getting nowhere.
Two weeks ago I sent an email to the system builder, but as yet no reply.
Another newsgroup suggested I came here.
If further system info etc required please ask
Thank you.
Rgds
Antioch
'You can't educate pork' - but this one is trying hard to learn.


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