Subject: Using all new components with no OS installed,,> How do I, install the BIOS. Intrepid 64 at completion.

[tom bell]

On 02/12/2009 kubuntu-users-request at lists.ubuntu.com scribbled:
> Subject: Re: Subject: Using all new components with no OS installed,
> 	How do I,	install the BIOS.  Intrepid 64 at completion.
> To: Kubuntu Help and User Discussions <kubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
> Message-ID: <200902121354.44250.stevenvollom at sbcglobal.net>
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>> > Any halfway recent CPU/MB combination switches off when overheating of
>> > the CPU is going to happen. This is very uselful, ex. when a CPU fan
>> > fails. Most offen, this type of "self protection" can be overridden via
>> > BIOS settings. I would not recommend to do this.;-))
> 
> Prior to sending the motherboard back to ASUS, I tested the Heat Sink Fan on 
> one of the 3pin fan outlets.  The Heat Sink Fan worked then.  I am sure it is 
> a motherboard problem and will work fine with the new motherboard.
> 
> When I apply the arctic silver, how do I know the appropriate amount to use?  
> What should I apply it with?  When the two pieces merge, do any 
> irregularities of coating thickness self-adjust?
> 
> I cleaned both the Processor and the Heat Sink using alcohol.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Steven

Mostly good guess work.  Try for the mean between globbing it on and a
transparent coat.  There is probably some play in the amount, however,
too much or too little and the heat transfer in the arctic silver won't
function properly.
Once again, moderation.

Tom Bell
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