Confused about Fan Headers & Temperature Probes

cools · Post by **cools** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:37 am

I recently purchased a MX212 display, with a PCB identical to that shown in the PDF manual http://www.matrixorbital.com/manuals/LK ... USB_01.pdf. I'm completely stumped as to how I go about connecting up fans & temperature probes to the thing however. I want to connect up 3 fans, and 3 probes (I've placed an order for these so should have them in a day or two). I'm not fussed about RPM monitoring, I just cannot figure out how on earth I'm supposed to connect the them up to the display

FrankFuss · Post by **FrankFuss** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 1:18 pm

I don't think that version supports fans and temperature probes. You need to have a PCB that looks like the one in this manual http://www.matrixorbital.com/manuals/LK ... USB_02.pdf.

Miles · Post by **Miles** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 2:06 pm

When you purchased the unit, did you request an MX212 or an LK202-24-USB...?

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 2:08 pm

Hello, yes it looks like you may not have the latest revision. When did you purchase your unit? If you would like to contact me direct to discuss....please feel free:
berniew@matrixorbital.ca

Bernadine Wallace
Sales Executive

cools · Post by **cools** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 3:28 pm

Thanks for the quick response. I know now it is actually a first revision MX212, I purchased it second hand - along with a pre-cut Coolermaster bezel (absolutely essential in my opinion for a factory fitted look). I'm a bit annoyed at the model number staying the same even though the features have altered this radically - I only bought it for the temperature controlled PWM

I've now placed an order from yourselves for a new MX222 (which I'd have done in the first place if shipping was a bit cheaper), instead of a 212 as the aluminium may match the case and I've no use for the keypad

I'll sell my "old" MX212 to someone that has no need for the latest features.

cools · Post by **cools** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 3:33 pm

Incidently, I have to ask - can the normal USB connector be safely cut off? I'm assuming the physical depth of the new revision is identical to the old, but I need it about 4mm less in order to place it in front of a hard disk sitting in the 5 1/4" bay (I have no spare bays

). The other connectors arent a problem - they can be cut down or desoldered to make space - I just need to know if theres anything special I need to do if I remove the USB connector.