AUTOEXEC.BAT

This is not properly Java question is something about the PC System.
I have an eviroment variable in AUTOEXEC.BAT named BLASTER
are we talking about BLaster Worm?? dont think its a enviroment var.

Much more likely to be information about a Sound Blaster sound card. (And probably way obsolete).

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Editing autoexec.bat when setting up j2sdk

I have grown tired of entering the full location of the Java executables, so I attempted to edit my autoexec.bat as documented on the j2sdk instructions. When I entered my sysedit, the autoexec.bat file had a message stating that that particular file was "created as a placeholder and the actual autoexec.bat file was stored under a file named autoexec.tsh." Does anyone know how to edit the path for this kind of file? Where do I find this file?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Frank

Now, can I do the same for the classpath, since it is not declared? If so, what should my statement look like for the >classpath?The following is from an old response of mine re classpath.
CLASSPATH contents depend totally on what you establish as your Java environment.
A classpath value tells Java to look "here" for the files that you create and for the files that your files need during compiling and running. (Java knows where it's "own" files and jars are, we don't any longer have to tell it where to find them.)
If no classpath variable is set. Java uses a default CLASSPATH of the current directory. Many people can run this way.
If you set a classpath it cancels the default setting. Therefore, it's necessary to start it with a period, which represents the current directory. Use a semicolon to separate this and subsequent entries.
Follow that with directory paths that point to directories that you want Java to search to find files and jars that you create or that applications need to use. Do NOT quote directory paths that include spaces, the quotes cause a problem.
If Java needs a file or jar and it can't find it in one of the classpath entries, it will complain with a "classpath not found" error.
Here's my SET CLASSPATH statement:
SET CLASSPATH=.;C:\NetRexx\lib\NetRexxC.jar;C:\j2sdk1.4.0_01lib\tools.jar;C:\mnrx;C:\NetRexx\NrxRedBk
The subject has quite a bit more meat to it. If you're interested, here's reading:
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4/docs/tooldocs/windows/classpath.html
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4/docs/tooldocs/findingclasses.html

Autoexec.bat Not Being Executed

I am able to invoke autoexec.bat from JAVA with
Runtime rt = Runtime.getRuntime();
Process p = rt.exec("c:\\autoexec.bat");
where autoexec.bat is coded to compile a .java file, as in
C:
CD JDK1.4\BIN
javac JavaClass.java
This batch code runs fine if I manually run it from the command prompt. However, the trouble is that when I run it from Java, the command prompt shows up very briefly, then closes without executing the batch code. What is up?!

So you don't have a JavaClass.class file when it's done? It seems to me that there are errors in the comiple, so no class file is generated. Have you tried to compile the file normally, and does it work? Also, make sure the CLASSPATH is correct for this batch file. For debugging, you should print the output like this:
Runtime rt = Runtime.getRuntime();
Process p = rt.exec("c:\\autoexec.bat");
BufferedReader in = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(p.getInputStream()));
while((str = in.readLine()) != null)
System.out.println(line);
}

Running .class file from autoexec.bat (in Windows Xp environment)

How to run a .class file from autoexec.bat file. I have WinXP installed on my PC. I tried the solution given by Forum memebers but they didn't work.
after setting the classpath
i wrote
java -cp simple in autoexec.bat , but results were not satisfactory.

What does "not satisfactory" mean? If the commans works from any .bat file, it'll work from autoexec.bat, too.
May I ask what you're trying to accomplish? I'm not sure whether XP dtill uses autoexec.bat for console initialization after all.

Autoexec.bat problem

I added the following line to my Autoexec.bat file. It still would not let me compile, and now it won't let me edit autoexec.bat. I keep getting Bad Command or Filename. When I rebooted, I had to cd\Windows, then key in Win to boot up. I think I really messed up my Autoexec.bat file.
set path=c:\jdk1.3.1\bin;

you needed to type this as
set path=%PATH%;c:\jdk1.3\bin
so that you suffix the existing PATH, not replace its valuable set of individual path entries. This is stated in the install docs, please read them carefully

Autoexec.bat, Environment settings and XP

I'm running XP Home, and sdk1.4.1_02. Initially I modified autoexec.bat to include SET PATH=C:\WINDOWS;C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND;C:\j2sdk1.4.1_02\bin, but to understand the symbol javac, I'd have to c:/autoexec.bat. I read a few ealier postings of people having the same problem, and went to the control panel -> system -> environmental settings and added new definitions for PATH, CLASSPATH, J2EE_HOME and JAVA_HOME, and still the only way I get javac to be recognized it to execute autoexec.bat each time from the DOS prompt. What am I doing wrong? Thanks.

winxp ignores autoexec on bootup (if it exists) as it merely a legacy thing and is looked upon by the system as just another batch file... u need to put the paths for the java bin and j2ee bin directories (as you have in the autoexec inside the PATH variable in your environment variables dialog...

AUTOEXEC.BAT PERMANENT PATH

I downloaded J2SDK1.4.0 for windows 98 and it says to set the path permanently to AUTOEXEC.BAT file.I found the file ,opened it and this is what it reads : SETCLASSPATH=C:\ProgramFiles\PhotoDeluxe2.0\AdobeConnectables, in this path where do i insert \J2SDK1.4.0_<version number >\bin? <----is this typed right or do i leave out version number,do i need to add something else?please help if you can,im still new at this and i really want to learn all i can .Thank You

The CLASSPATH is where the Java executable looks for the classes it needs. It already knows how to find the built-in classes, so you don't need to mess with that for now. The PATH is where Windows looks for the Java executable, and that's what you need to set. Just add this line to the end of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
set PATH=C:\j2sdk1.4.0\bin;%PATH%...or wherever you installed it.

Autoexec.bat help

I've recently purchased a book called "Object-Oriented Programming With JAVA Second Edition" by Barry J. Holmes and Daniel T. Joyce. I've downloaded and installed version 1.2.2 of java because that is what the book refers to. That's no problem. I've also installed the avi package that came on cd with the book, that went well except for one thing, it asked me to edit my autoexec.bat file to tell the PC how to interact the two programs. I have no idea how to do this, although I do know where my autoexec.bat file is. This is what I have now:
SET PATH=%PATH%;C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AUTODE~1
This is what it says I need to have:
@C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVDX.EXE /Startup
set CLASSPATH=.;c:\
path=c:\jdk1.2.2\bin
Here's the instructions given to me:
Now that the SDK and the AVI package has been installed on your computer, you must set up your computer so that these programs can be located when needed. Use the NotePad utility to open the autoexec.bat file that is stored on your C drive. Amend the file to include the jdk1.1.2 directory in the path entry. Also include a CLASSPATH entry. The following listing of an autoexec.bat file illustrates how the path and CLASSPATH entries have been modified to include jdk1.2.2 and the avi package.
@C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVDX.EXE /Startup
set CLASSPATH=.;c:\
path=c:\jdk1.2.2\bin
The interpretation of the CLASSPATH entry follows. The pathways are separated by the semicolon, hence there are two pathways the computer should use when searching for the named packages. The first pathway is signified by the use of a period . which implies the current directory. The computer will search all subdirectories of the current subdirectory to find the subdirectory of the avi package.
The second pathway is signified by c:\ which is the root directory of the C drive. The computer will search all the subdirectories of the root directory to find the subdirectory of the avi package. If you use software that also requires a CLASSPATH entry, append the entry to the one shown here. Separate the entries with a semicolon, and only set the CLASSPATH once.
The path entry signifies where on the C drive the computer can find the Java development environment. Once again, if you use software that requires a path entry, append the entry to the one shown here, separating different pathnames by a semicolon.
Save the modified autoexec.bat file, and finally restart your computer.
Please help me.
Also, I'm new to this site, if there was a better place to post this, please let me know. Thanks.

thanks guys, it now works but I'm getting a strange error for the test code, here's the test code I was using:
// program to write the text literal "HELLO WORLD" centrally on the screen
import avi.*;
class Example_1
     public static void main(string[] args)
     // create a window object screen
     Window screen = new Window("Example_1.java","bold","red",72);
     screen.showWindow();
     screen.write("\\n\\n\\n\tab\tab\tab HELLO WORLD!");
The error it was giving me was:
class string not found on line 7 and it had a pointer looking at the 'm' in the "public static void main(string[] args) line. I did this in the command console using 'javac Example_1.java' command. Am I missing something?, or should I just start using something else? I've done C++ but this has me boggled.

JDBC MySQL connector & autoexec.bat

This what I entered into my autoexec file but when I run my java program it gives me a 'no suitable driver' error. I do not know what I should be entering for the
'CLASSPATH' in the autoexec. Below is what I entered. The file jar file is located in my C:\unzipped\mysql-connector-java-3.1.7/ folder.
C:\unzipped\mysql-connector-java-3.1.7\mysql-connector-java-3.1.7-bin.jar%CLASSPATH%
Can somebody with knowledge in installing the JDBC driver for MySQL give me some help please.

This works perfectly in the Eclipse IDE area that I have but when I run the same program on the Net Beans 3.6 IDE area it gives me a 'not suitable driver' error. To note these are both on the same computer. I would really like to get the Net Beans 3.6 IDE working because that is what I am most familiar with using. If you know of the problem why one IDE area recognizes the driver where the next does not I would sure like to know. Somebody passed the idea that when the 3.6 area is executed there are multiple instances running and it resets the ClassPath(I think they where shooting in the dark but it is a lead none the less). Anyway if anybody has had this problem please enlighten me, Thank-You.
The ClassPath is set to the following:
ClassPath = C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.5.0_02\lib;C:\unzipped\mysql-connector- java-3.1.7\mysql-connector-java-3.1.7;C:\Program Files
\Java\jdk1.5.0_02\jre\lib\ext;
This is the code:
import java.sql.*;
import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.DriverManager;
import java.sql.SQLException;
public class Connect2 {
     public static void main(String[] args) {
          try {
               // The newInstance() call is a work around for some
               // broken Java implementations
               Class.forName("com.mysql.jdbc.Driver");
          } catch (Exception ex) {
               System.out.println("HERE");
          try {
               String url = "jdbc:mysql://localhost/test";
               String username = "root";
               String password = "password";
               Connection conn = DriverManager.getConnection(
                         "jdbc:mysql://localhost/test", "root", "password");
               Statement c = conn.createStatement();
               c.execute("insert into green values('richmond')");
               c.execute("select * from green");
               ResultSet rs = c.getResultSet();
               while (rs.next()) {
                    System.out.println(rs.getString(1));
               // Do something with the Connection
          } catch (SQLException ex) {
               // handle any errors
               System.out.println("SQLException: " + ex.getMessage());
               System.out.println("SQLState: " + ex.getSQLState());
               System.out.println("VendorError: " + ex.getErrorCode());
}

How to set a class path in atuoexec.bat

hello friends,
How to set a classpath in autoexec.bat file. pls sent a path setting techniques to me.
my JDK1.2 in "c dirve" so what can i do
help me
davipet

What is your OS?
If it is 95 or 98,
add SET CLASSPATH=C:\Jdk1.2\lib\tools.jar;.; to your autoexec.bat file.

Textpad user package does not exist ( classpath, autoexec)

hi,
I have searched 6 ways of sunday on this little fiasco...
can you help me sort this out...please..
I have added to my autoexec.bat
classpath=c:\jDevl;.;
my directory structure is
C:\jDevl\Junk1
\Date.java
\Car.java
\soldcar.java
//code for Car.java below
package CarPkg;
import DatePkg.*; //also tried import junk1.DatePkg, etc...
public class Car
{�.
When I compile Car.java, with textpad, I get the following error:
C:\jDevl\junk1\Car.java:3: package DatePkg does not exist
import DatePkg.*;
here is my Date.java code:
package DatePkg;
public class Date
which compiled fine�.

oo...
changed directory structure to:
c:\jDevl\junk1\CarsPkg\Car.java
c:\jDevl\junk1\DatePkg\Date.java << compiled ok
c:\jDevl\junk1\DatePkg\Date.class
c:\jDevl\junk1\SoldCar.java <<this class extends Car
I removed my CLASSPATH statement from autoexec.bat
because it seems to make no diff.
it was: CLASSPATH=C:\jDevl;.;
** i understand the concept that path only picks up .exe files
& i understand that classpath says where my packages are but...
it didnt seem to make any difference... i will pass along a heavy book you can throw at me (lol).
my Date class compiled fine� Date.class exists. in correct dir.
package DatePkg;
public class Date
in my Car.java file, I have tried various versions of
using the import statement, ALL DatePkg imports have failed.
C:\jDevl\junk1\CarPkg\Car.java:4: package DatePkg does not exist
import DatePkg.*;
package CarPkg;
//import jDevl.junk1.DatePkg.*;
//import DatePkg.*;
import junk1.DatePkg.*;
public class Car
cant compile this till I get CarPkg sorted!!
//import CarPkg.*;
//import DatePkg.*;
public class SoldCar extends Car
1. i guess i should add classpath back in, if so, how far do i reference the classpath? C:\jDevl or C:\jDevl\junk1
2. am i doing anything else wrong..?
your assistance appreciated.

SB Live and Autoexec.

I have an old Creative SB Li've card?running under '98. Everything works perfectly well.My problem is I'm trying to get rid of these calls in the Autoexec.bat:SET BLASTER=A220 I2 D3 H7 P330?T6SET CTSYN=C:\WINDOWS? (there is a CTSYN ini - vxd? and a ctsyn6.vxd in the windows dir)C:\PROGRA~\CREATIVE\SBLIVE\DOSDRV\SBEINIT.COMI assume they are DOS calls and used only if I were to opt out to DOS or the software I'm using only runs in the DOS mode. I don't think I need them. I've deleted these 3 lines using explorer then saving the file.Next time I boot, the lines are there again. I then booted on a 98 DOS disk and edited the bat file and saved it.When I hit Ctrl-Alt-Del it didn't show the 3 files loading.After I did Shutdown- -Restart, the 3 files were there again. I'd get rid of the Autoexec.bat all together except it has 2 other lines:C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\fix_pnp.exeSET Path=%Path%?I'm not sure what calls need the HIMEM in the Config.sys.DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS
DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE
I don't want these calls to be made cause I need the resourses for '98. I'm just concerned with how the autoexec.bat get rewritten each time I delete the 3 lines. Please, someone tell me....... Thanks in advance.

You know I don't recall off hand but try this you found min pages on this
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Disable+SB+Li've+Emulation+&btnG=Go ogle+Search

Installation problem on WinXP

I run the JMF window performance pack jmf-2_1_e-windows-i586 on WinXP. I got a error message titled 16 bit Windows Subsystem stating that C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications.
Anyone can please help??
Thanks a million

1. Check if you have %systemroot%\system32\AUTOEXEC.NT. If its missing, copy paste below text into notepad, and save as %systemroot%\system32\AUTOEXEC.NT
---------- COPY FROM BELOW LINE ---------------------------
@echo off
REM AUTOEXEC.BAT is not used to initialize the MS-DOS environment.
REM AUTOEXEC.NT is used to initialize the MS-DOS environment unless a
REM different startup file is specified in an application's PIF.
REM Install CD ROM extensions
lh %SystemRoot%\system32\mscdexnt.exe
REM Install network redirector (load before dosx.exe)
lh %SystemRoot%\system32\redir
REM Install DPMI support
lh %SystemRoot%\system32\dosx
---------- COPY TILL ABOVE LINE ---------------------------
2. Check if you have %systemroot%\system32\CONFIG.NT. If its missing, copy paste below text into notepad, and save as %systemroot%\system32\CONFIG.NT
---------- COPY FROM BELOW LINE ---------------------------
dos=high, umb
device=%SystemRoot%\system32\himem.sys
files=40
---------- COPY TILL ABOVE LINE ---------------------------
JMF installation spawns NTVDM.EXE. Please see below for more info on troubleshooting NTVDM issues.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196453

Error in setting environment variable

hi
Please note JKit is where my jdk1.3 is stored(i.e instead of jdk1.3 folder its JKit folder)... i have gone thru the similar threads but with no success.
SET
PATH=C:\WINDOWS;C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND;D:\Jkit\bin;D:\Jkit\lib;D:\Oracle\bin;"C:\PROGRAMFILES\ORACLE\JRE\1.1.7\BIN";D:\JKit\Jre\Bin;
SET PATH=%PATH%;C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AUTODE~1;
SET CLASSPATH=c:\JavaWebServer2.0\lib\servlet.jar;c:\JKit\lib;
SET CATALINA_HOME=D:\tomcat\jakarta-tomcat-4.1.29;
SET JAVA_HOME=D:\Jkit;
The error i get after running autoexec.bat and then tomcat/bin/startup is as follows..
The CATALINA_HOME environment variable is not defined
This environment variable is needed to run this program
please HELP!!.THANKS

Hi
Very many thanks for ur solution.. i actually hadset the environment variables spacce..but when i execute the autoexec.bat file i dont get any error(out of env space)..but when i run the startup.bat file i get from the command prompt, i get the foll error.
This is my Autoexec.bat
SET JAVA_HOME=D:\Jkit\bin
SET CATALINA_HOME=D:\tomcat\jakarta-tomcat-4.1.29\bin
SET PATH=D:\Jkit\bin;C:\WINDOWS;C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND;
SET PATH=%PATH%;C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AUTODE~1;
THE FOLLOWING IS THE ERROR I GET WHEN I RUN STARTUP.BAT UNDER TOMCAT'S BIN UNDER THE COMMAND PROMPT
D:\tomcat\jakarta-tomcat-4.1.29\bin>startup
Syntax error
Out of environment space
Out of environment space
Out of environment space
Using CATALINA_BASE: D:\tomcat\jakarta-tomcat-4.1.29
Using CATALINA_HOME: D:\tomcat\jakarta-tomcat-4.1.29
Using CATALINA_TMPDIR: D:\tomcat\jakarta-tomcat-4.1.29\temp
Using JAVA_HOME: D:\Jkit
Out of environment space
Out of environment space
Invalid switch - -DJAVA.ENDORSED.DIRS=D:\TOMCAT\JAKARTA-TOMCAT-4.1.29\COMMON\ENDORSED
I even set JAVA_HOME AND CATALINE_HOME to the \bin dir respectively..
still i get the same error
As given under the tomcat installation documentation (RUNNING.txt), i set the space for environment space under the Memory tab, for startup and shutdown.bat files, it creates a shortcut for running the resp .bat files, running startup.bat file i get,CATALINA_HOME VAR HAS NOT BEEN SET PROPERLY, THIS OCCURS FOR BOTH TOP LEVEL DIR SETTING AND /bin DIR SETTING of CATALINE_HOME IN autoexec.bat
PLEASE HEL, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONFIGURE IT FOR THE PAST DAYS BUT WITH NO SUCCESS, DONT KNOW WHERE I AM GOING WRONG..PLEASE HELP

Things to know before (and after) building a Mega 865

As I am seeing a lot of the same questions regarding the Mega 865 I created this document,
29-Oct-2004 Added Northwood benefits
29-Oct-2004 Emphasized NOT to use live update for bios update
Processors in general
Start with the processor, I would say get something around 3 gighz (give or take) which is quite affordeble. If you are going for a prescott, make sure you upgrade your bios to 1.3 (see below).It will run a bit hot (understatement) otherwise.
If going for northwood any version is ok I believe. When I chose mine I let $$$ descide, and the prescott was on sale. (If I would buy a CPU for the Mega again, I would most likely go for a Northwood this time). Before buying your processor make sure your processor is supported, you can find the supported processors here;
http://cweb.msi.com.tw/program/products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support_detail.php?UID=547&kind=4
Harddisk
As for Harddisk, I would suggest anything goes but take a serial ata since that is becoming the new standard nowadays.
When buying a HD larger than 130 Gig, make sure you install from a Windows XP SP1 CD (or higher) or divide your HD in smaller pieces. Otherwise you will not get a bigger partition than 130 Gigs.
DVD/CDROM
As for DVD/CD player, there is a special thread (see below) where everyone states if their DVD/CD player is working with the mega (there are some issues with some drives in HiFi mode, EVEN if they are MSI)
Mega PC barebones optical drive compatibility list
Memory
As for memory, get at least 512 Mb or 1024 Mb if you want to sit cosy. two sticks of DDR400 (a.k.a 3200) will do. Get a a-brand like Kingston, Samsung or look around on the forums what will work.
Installing Windows XP
Before installing Windows disable your USB devices, if you fail to do this you run the chance of not installing Windows XP on your C: drive (harddisk) and this will cause you trouble later on. After installation is complete you may enable them again.
Prescott processors & full size AGP cards
As for the GPU (Graphics card), this depends on what you are going to do with it. If you wanna try out at showshifting, and viewing get one with integrated TV tuner. Or use the on-board (some people are quite happy with it) and add a separate PCI tv tuner. If you wanna do hefty gaming (Doom3, Far Cry ... etc) you may want to get an better one. I'm quite happy with my Radeon 9800.
Please note; According to MSI, Prescott processors in combination with full-size AGP (add-in) cards are not supported. This is most likely a power issue since the full-size cards use a lot of power to run. Some forum members, stuborn as they are, are running with a full-size card.
Also note that you are installing a full-size card on your own risk in combination with a Prescott processor.
To calculate your estimated power supply take a look here;
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/
The following graphics cards seem to be working (please add to this thread if you have tested a full-size card with a Prescott processor so I can add it to this document)
Club3D Radeon AIW 9800 PRO
ATI Radeon ALL-IN-WONDER 9600 XT
ATI Radeon 9800 SE
AOPEN Aeolus 5900XT 128 Mb
Wise words from Stu:
If you do not want to take chances, go with a Northwood processor. Apperantly there is little perfomance difference between a Northwood and a Prescott processor, and the Northwood runs slightly cooler too.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 & Bios Update
When installing Windows XP with SP2 make sure you have the latest Bios version loaded (1.3) or install a Microsoft work-around fix. SP2 will not install without it, and you will have a hard time getting your system to work.
The Microsoft work-around fix can be found here;
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;885626
The latest bios version can be downloaded here;
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=547&kind=4
To install the latest bios, I would advise against using live-update. Use one of the following options instead;
1) Burn a bootable CD-Rom also containing the bios and flash software, (note some of the original Win98 CD's are bootable to MS-DOS prompt)
2) Create a bootable USB-memory key
--- Download the HP util to create one
--- http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/hpcpqdt/us/download/20306.html
--- Then create a bootable floppy on an other system or download from
--- http://www.allbootdisks.com/
--- (I used the Win98SE No ramdrive )
--- Then use the HP tool (on an system with an floppy drive) and enter a: as the source for booting,
--- and use the above created floppy.
--- Then copy the rest of the files from the a:\ drive (like autoexec.bat, config.sys etc) to the memory key.
--- ... and ... voila one bootable USB
--- make sure in the bios that the boot order of the USB key is before the Harddisk and your set to go.
3) Attach a floppy drive to the Mega 865
Bios update failure
Some people still manage to goof-up their bios, by doing the bios update from windows (winflash, live-update). I think there is only one road to travel when this happens, you have to attach a floppy drive to your mega. Then follow the following instructions (Award bios)
http://www.msi.com.tw/html/support/bios/note/boot.htm
Good luck !
PC-Alert
Do not use the PC-Alert version from the MSI website as this does not work together with your Mega 865, instead only use the one on the CD-Rom that was supplied. In general even the supplied PC-Alert has caused a lot of grief (Taking up resources, reboot problems ... etc). If you choose to install PC-Alert, at least remove it from your start-up folder where it is installed. You can always start it manually from the MSI menu in your Start menu.
A good alternative to Pc-Alert is Speedfan, this program should be able to spot your 2 temeperature sensored CPU fans. You can then connect these fans to the CPU temperature sensor and be able to tweak the RPM's according to your need. Speedfan 4.17 can be found here;
http://www.almico.com/speedfan417.exe
Temperatures
As these tiny PC's have very little space, it is quite normal for them to run a bit hot. Do not be alarmed to see CPU temperatures around 60-65 degrees when running on load (depending on your processor of course).
Wireless Network adapter
As for wireless internet, the mega865 has a built-in mini-pci nic (network card). which supports only the 11 Mbps data rate. I think you have to try it out and see how it goes, you can always upgrade to 54 Mbps. I would suggest to get a 54Mbps access point, so you can always upgrade if needed (54Mbps will also work with 11 Mbps) Some forum members have succesfully replaced their Wireless Network adapters with a 54Mbps one. The following network adapters seem to be working;(please add to this thread if you have tested a wireless 54Mbps network adapter so I will add it to this document)
Intel PRO/Wireless BG Network Adapter
6 Channel sound
I recently bought a 5.1 set from Soundblaster. You can connect the 3 connectors to the back of your Mega, then in the Sound util set it up for 5.1 surround sound and you are ready to go. Definately worth it !
Reboot problems
When you run into problems when the Mega reboots suddenly, watch out for a couple of things.
Always check your event/log viewer. It is in your configuration management, but the easiest way to start it is to enter the following in your Run or Command line entry
eventvwr /s
Check if you see red-dots in your application section or system section. Google the problems before dropping them on the forum ! (As most problems are not Mega related IMHO)
One problem I had was caused by BITS 1.5, I had to upgrade to BITS 2.0. (I think it was recently released by Microsoft-Update but I mention it anyway). Bits 1.5 caused my Mega to reboot.
LCD Display / Sound problems
If you have any problems where your front LCD display is not working or your on-board sound is 'missing' first try unplugging your mega from the power outlet (so completely powering down) for 2 minutes. If you still have problems, drop them on this forum.
LCD API ?
Alas, no external programs are available to 'drive' your LCD display. Nor will MSI release an API/Blue print on how to control it.
If you find anything missing here or have additional tips, please add them to this thread and I will update this document.
Good luck with your Mega !
Raymond

rkoppen i salute you
a truly glorious summing up of the main points asked about the Mega 865 in particular, although many points will invariably refer also to the other Mega series
if i can add my tuppence worth, anyone considering going for a powerful graphics card can always shy away from the prescott
i was reading an article just when the prescott core cpus came out and the review basically said that there wasn't really much performance wise between the new prescott and the older Northwood cores.
obviously newer prescotts have higher clock speeds now (3.2? 3.4??), but surely a 2.8ghz CPU is still going to be powerful enough to play the latest games!! (in conjunction with a top graphics card obviously)
is the extra temp increase surely worth the extra couple of hundred mhz?

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