Hi jaybee, what I was doing was to flood ping the loopback interface (not the ethernet interface) which doesn't concern the NIC. According to top (I'm running Linux) it does indeed generate 100% CPU load. I'm not sure this is a viable method for testing because ping is a very simple operation...
Until I install the "clean" solution, the fan-only power connectors seem to keep the CPU cool enough. Last night I did a "ping -f localhost" for about 15 minutes straight (which generates 100% CPU load) and compiled the kernel a few times and then rebooted. After that, the BIOS was reporting 48...
Yup, that's the #1 reason why linux is still lacking in support for certain hardware. It's not because of a lack of developers, it's because the hardware vendors won't release the specs for the hardware!
Thanks for the replies! Does anyone have any idea why the CPU fan sensor would be working fine with the normal 12V power connector OR the fan-only power connectors, but NOT the 7V converter?
Unix *is* friendly, as they say... it's just picky about who its friends are. ;)
(Yes, linux qualifies as a unix in my book.)
If you really want user-friendliness, try Mandrake.
Hello, I just put together a new system for home use and I have a few questions. The components are as follows:
Gigabyte GA-7VRX
AMD Athlon XP 1800
Antec 660AMG (330W)
Antec Reference CPU fan/heatsink
1. The CPU fan is designed to be plugged into a standard 12V 4-pin connector. The fan moves a...
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