I just realized that it's M3A board.I've got one actually.
The BIOS reading is inaccurate - it's at least 15c higher then
normal/real.
The north bridge on that board however is a much bigger problem - you can put a coffee mug on it and it will keep it hot.
The idle temperature is 85c+. I am not kidding.Measured with
thermometer.
I had to strap a little fan on top of it to keep it civil.
You can touch it (do it fast) with you finger and it will burn like
a stove.I tried putting an after market heat sink but could not find the one that fits.You can try a different BIOS - maybe Asus has fixed the temperatures,but that north bridge should be a priority (put a fan on it).
One thing I found that keeps it (North bridge) a little cooler
(60c+instead of 80c+) is a lower dram voltage.
Asus btw did not put a sensor for the north bridge,so unless
you touch it you wouldn't know.Sneaky bastards.
We also had a big thread for M3a (1st HT3 board),but I can't find it
It was made by Justapost.
Also note the 12v reading in the BIOS - seems a little low.
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