Is there a program for laptop's.....

HawgsHead · Apr 2, 2005, 09:14 PM

That will tell how hot the unit is inside?

Sandok · Apr 2, 2005, 09:23 PM

Motherboard moniter?

swimtech · Apr 2, 2005, 09:39 PM

There look to be some for Mac laptops, but not PC laptops...

Tipstaff · Apr 3, 2005, 12:28 AM

It all depends on the laptop. Sometimes the normal monitoring programs will works, sometimes not. Of the programs I've tested on laptops CPUCool, and HMonitor seem to work. However, both have limitations. HMonitor will tell me what my CPU temps are, plus my mobo temps, and Hard Drive temps, but that's it (no fan speed, or voltage). CPUCool will only tell me the CPU temp, but it also displays voltage, and memory info.

Both programs are not free though, and you'll have to google to find them, but I'd say give HMonitor a try first. It's free to try.

-Tip

Edit: If your laptop is based on an Intel chipset you may be able to use Intels Active Monitor, however I've had very, very limited success with it.

thegave · Apr 7, 2005, 09:21 AM

my laptop came with a program called Mob(ile)Meter it has a tab for ACPI monitoring but its greyed out and says it can only measure the temperature when ACPI is used for thermal management. is the setting for ACPI in bios or in windows? i have an intel M755 dothan 2ghz

mike2h · Apr 7, 2005, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HawgsHead

Yhat will tell how hot the unit is inside?

when my unit is inside it is very hot.

i just could not resist

Samir · Apr 7, 2005, 01:28 PM

Vikingod · Apr 7, 2005, 03:45 PM

If you have a dell, check out I8kFanGUI. I have used it and it works great. One thing to keep it mind, be careful with some of these programs that allow you to change fan speeds, it can be dangerous for your computer. Just a heads up.

thegave · Apr 7, 2005, 05:48 PM

how do i enable ACPI thermal management on my laptop? it's not in the bios there's only a Performance/Battery setting for SpeedStep...

Tipstaff · Apr 7, 2005, 10:10 PM

Sweet program there Vikingod. Thanks for posting that.

-Tip

swimtech · Apr 7, 2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingod

If you have a dell, check out I8kFanGUI. I have used it and it works great. One thing to keep it mind, be careful with some of these programs that allow you to change fan speeds, it can be dangerous for your computer. Just a heads up.

Very nice indeed!

This is exactly the type of program that would be needed. Someone has taken and modded (in this case, as per the description at the web site) an existing program or coded their own program using proprietary data about the sensors in a particular laptop.

BTW, it's supposed to work on the C610 in my sig below. I'll check it out. Thanks!

swimtech · Apr 7, 2005, 11:18 PM

Downloaded, installed, settings for GPU and hardware fan sensors found and implemented. Excellent.

Works not only to change the fan speeds, but monitors in graph form and numeric readout the CPU temp (mine is 52C), GPU temp (49C), and HD temp (58C) all at CPU usage of 1% (basically idle... just the monitoring program running).

Exactly what was asked for by Hawgshead. This is definitely the ticket if you've got a Dell.

SupraS · Apr 11, 2005, 05:40 AM

any programs for a non-Dell? =/

swimtech · Apr 12, 2005, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SupraS

any programs for a non-Dell? =/

You could try some of the programs that TipStaff mentioned.

BTW, the hottest component in my Dell below is consistently the hard drive (60C) - how about that? It's been running that way for over 2 years now...

Tril · Apr 17, 2005, 02:28 AM

SpeedFan might work. It's freeware.
http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

It can monitor you motherboard, cpu, hardrives and video card temps. It also monitors fan speed, voltage on motherboard and voltage on video card. If your motherboard supports it, it can reduce fan speed. You have to set it up correctly as it can detectect some not connected sensors that show wrong temps.

I've never tested it on a laptop but it works well on my pc.

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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,659 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	It all depends on the laptop. Sometimes the normal monitoring programs will works, sometimes not. Of the programs I've tested on laptops CPUCool, and HMonitor seem to work. However, both have limitations. HMonitor will tell me what my CPU temps are, plus my mobo temps, and Hard Drive temps, but that's it (no fan speed, or voltage). CPUCool will only tell me the CPU temp, but it also displays voltage, and memory info. Both programs are not free though, and you'll have to google to find them, but I'd say give HMonitor a try first. It's free to try. -Tip Edit: If your laptop is based on an Intel chipset you may be able to use Intels Active Monitor, however I've had very, very limited success with it. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

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thegave -=[DHzer0point Team]=- Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 96 Rep Power: 0	my laptop came with a program called Mob(ile)Meter it has a tab for ACPI monitoring but its greyed out and says it can only measure the temperature when ACPI is used for thermal management. is the setting for ACPI in bios or in windows? i have an intel M755 dothan 2ghz

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Apr 7, 2005, 11:18 PM	#12
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	Update... Downloaded, installed, settings for GPU and hardware fan sensors found and implemented. Excellent. Works not only to change the fan speeds, but monitors in graph form and numeric readout the CPU temp (mine is 52C), GPU temp (49C), and HD temp (58C) all at CPU usage of 1% (basically idle... just the monitoring program running). Exactly what was asked for by Hawgshead. This is definitely the ticket if you've got a Dell. __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

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Apr 17, 2005, 02:28 AM	#15
Tril S-3D enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,675 Rep Power: 62 System Specs	SpeedFan might work. It's freeware. http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php It can monitor you motherboard, cpu, hardrives and video card temps. It also monitors fan speed, voltage on motherboard and voltage on video card. If your motherboard supports it, it can reduce fan speed. You have to set it up correctly as it can detectect some not connected sensors that show wrong temps. I've never tested it on a laptop but it works well on my pc.