Hiya's,
OK dog don't panic !!!

I got same system now 1.2 A7a266
Goto Asus mainsite then select German Site, Goto Bios/Socket A then u get to ftp server, There download from Ali A7a266 folder the 1005.05 zip
That's the latest most stable bios
If you flashed a bios before you know what to do, If not ask me and i will post info here on how to do it
Now Asus Probe is good as such well it measures temps exactly the same as motherboard monitor for me BUT !!!!! Asus have there sensor in the zif socket, Now because it can't accurately measure cpu temp it is loaded to exagerate temps somewhat !!!
From 1004 bios's the probe from the bios adds a 10c onto whatever it actually reads (some think it's asus's way of trying to stem clocking ! i dunno for sure but asus rep said 1005 final bios will have full multiplier increments in the bios

and will address the over estimated cpu temp)
So for now do the 1005.005 beta bios and knock 10c off whatever probe tells ya
Have Fun
Def
ps..... what revision board have you got ?? mines 1.03 with all the dips on it

Some case fans won't harm as long as ya don't go wild and tax the psu !!!
As for redoing the thermal paste i say only if you put too much on !
Should just want to cover the die very finely as too much causes less thermal transfer from the cpu to the heatsink

Tip...... if you have a spare AT psu u can use that for fans etc
If it's an ATX type psu u still can but you have to fool it into thinking it's attached to a board......... Find the "Green" wire and link to "Any" "Black" wire, That way allows an ATX psu to work

Def
[ 06-11-2001: Message edited by: Defiance ]