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GomerPyle
10-17-2003, 02:28 PM
Hey please help me here. My Prometia Mach2 wont start at normal. The display says +80 degrees. When I start the Prommy it is getting very cool, but still 80 degrees on the display.

What do I do?
xDUCK
10-17-2003, 02:39 PM
Originally posted by tommymonster
Hey please help me here. My Prometia Mach2 wont start at normal. The display says +80 degrees. When I start the Prommy it is getting very cool, but still 80 degrees on the display.

What do I do?

Sounds like your temp probe may be broken. Apparently this is a common problem with Mach II's. I'll leave someone else to sort this out further (as I haven't had this problem, and therefore haven't paid much attention to threads relating thereof).

Do you get the alarm beep, or does the unit functional normally (except for the misread temp)?
eva2000
10-17-2003, 02:41 PM
Had same or similar prob here http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20054

was a problem with MBM5 install i had
GomerPyle
10-17-2003, 02:41 PM
there are no failure like "error code 2" or something like that. Just showning a temp at around 72-81+ degrees :eek:

But it is very cold. My problem now is that I cant use my PC with the Prommy cause it wont start :(
xDUCK
10-17-2003, 02:46 PM
Originally posted by tommymonster
there are no failure like "error code 2" or something like that. Just showning a temp at around 72-81+ degrees :eek:

But it is very cold. My problem now is that I cant use my PC with the Prommy cause it wont start :(

Ahh, well, don't worry, that's not a problem. Simply connect your power and reset leads from your case straight to your motherboard, ignoring the Prometeia ones (just tuck them away somewhere, you don't need them). When you press Power, the computer will boot up (so will the Prometeia). Hopefully, the compressor can start up quickly enough to prevent the CPU from heating up too much. If not, just press Del and wait in the BIOS until the BIOS temp reading starts to drop. At that point, you can boot up.

It's a little bit of a hassle, but it works. :toast: Enjoy the Mach II! (hope you get that LCD problem fixed)
GomerPyle
10-17-2003, 02:46 PM
xDuck my problem is not mbm5 but Prommy, cause I cant even start up my PC cause it wont get to - 30 on the display.

Please help!
NyCUndaGrounD
10-17-2003, 03:16 PM
Did u try uninstalling the lcd from the control board?
GomerPyle
10-17-2003, 03:20 PM
uninstall the LCD? NO! How to do that?

havent used the control panel at all. Havent made anything else than pulled out my gfx and put it in again.
xDUCK
10-17-2003, 03:26 PM
Originally posted by tommymonster
uninstall the LCD? NO! How to do that?

havent used the control panel at all. Havent made anything else than pulled out my gfx and put it in again.

Did you read my post about how to work around the non-boot?
GomerPyle
10-17-2003, 03:30 PM
yeah and thanx but that isnt the perfect way I think. My 3.0@4.0 wont start at for instance 25 degrees I think.....
xDUCK
10-17-2003, 03:32 PM
Originally posted by tommymonster
yeah and thanx but that isnt the perfect way I think. My 3.0@4.0 wont start at for instance 25 degrees I think.....

Huh? Just boot up, go into the BIOS immediately, and wait. Once the temperature has peaked and it starts dropping, you can exit the BIOS and boot up, :stick: :toast:
GomerPyle
10-17-2003, 03:36 PM
yeah but that aint great boot for a expensive cooler.......darn I could cry like a child right now :(
xDUCK
10-17-2003, 03:41 PM
Originally posted by tommymonster
yeah but that aint great boot for a expensive cooler.......darn I could cry like a child right now :(

If it makes you feel any better, I have to do the same thing. :rolleyes: