Making real use of USDM 3's P80P temperature readout - a mod....

[EPoX Tech]

As only the EP-4PDA2 series mainboards offer instant connectivity to the Easybay to get the functionality of P80P diagnostics on the front of the chassis, myself and my assistant Craig have devised a mod that will enable you with the use of USDM 3 to have your temperature displayed on your P80P on the front of the chassis using an Easybay.

You can purchase an Easybay and carry out the modification outside of warranty, or if you are a UK customer, we will carry out the work under warranty and supply Easybay at the same time if you so wish for a nominal charge.

First we have to identify the place where the P80P sits on the back side of the PCB and identify pin 1 which is square (see 1st image).

Secondly we have to cut the P80P end connector wires from the 9 pin block and solder the wires to the back of the PCB in accordance with the colour chart (see 2nd image)

We will then have the final modified result (3rd image) which then in operation appears as per the 4th image.

This modification will work with all EPoX mainboards that have a single piece twin 7 segment display (won't work with older boards where two seperate 7 segment displays are incorporated onto the PCB).

[bradmax57]

I guess this mod will invalidate the warranty? 2 questions, 1st about my 9nda3+ will this work on this board? and secondly the P80P display used to stay at FF once booted into windows it shows FF booting into windows now it changes between mid 40's to 50 once in?? Any ideas about this?

[bradmax57]

Also would be great if easy bay came in black?

[EPoX Tech]

If you are using USDM 3, by default it will show your CPU temperature, hence the "goodness" of this mod.

If you make the mod, you void the warranty, if we make it, it doesn't. This would be excellent for 9NDA3+ as it would make use of the Easybay completely.

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by EPoX Tech

If you are using USDM 3, by default it will show your CPU temperature, hence the "goodness" of this mod.

If you make the mod, you void the warranty, if we make it, it doesn't. This would be excellent for 9NDA3+ as it would make use of the Easybay completely.

Ah maybe I am using v 3 and then I guess that would explain the fluctuating temps if thats whats been shown

[EPoX Tech]

Originally Posted by bradmax57

Also would be great if easy bay came in black?

You can get paint specifically for ABS for "blacking"

[bradmax57]

I cant seem to find much info about the easybay, but was mem cards does it support?

[EPoX Tech]

You're not reading the txt or looking at my pretty pictures this afternoon brad!

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by EPoX Tech

You're not reading the txt or looking at my pretty pictures this afternoon brad!

hey its monday! anyway the reason I ask is I can see MS but I need memory stick pro, is this inc? ah yes and whats the nominal charge?

[EPoX Tech]

Good question - I think MS and MS Pro can read the same, but internaly different

[bradmax57]

Im not sure as I had a usb card reader that woould not read my ms pro?

[EPoX Tech]

The chipset for the card reader can be seen at http://www.alcormicro.com/product_au9360%20version.htm

As it supports MSDuo I think it may be okay.

[Daniel ~]

Great work and an even better offer ET!! Thanks! Will be front page in a few!

[EPoX Tech]

Cheers Daniel!

[jlccarv]

Any word on USDM reporting a lower vcore reading (-0.02v) than other monitoring software? link 9NDA3 and USDM voltage reading

Nice work on that mod, btw

[Daniel ~]

It's up, but for some reason I can't get the hyper-link to work, have put better minds than my own to the task! ":O}

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by EPoX Tech

The chipset for the card reader can be seen at http://www.alcormicro.com/product_au9360%20version.htm

As it supports MSDuo I think it may be okay.

Thanks, ive sent them a mail to confirm? or I could always send my MS Pro to you to check

[EPoX Tech]

Could be a nice mod for you anyways!

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by EPoX Tech

Could be a nice mod for you anyways!

true!, although I might let your talented hands do the job

[EPoX Tech]

Drop me a mail - I'm working out what my BOM costs and carriage are at present - just awaiting some responses - but I think I'll be able to get this out to folks for a modest sum.