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Bolt Vox Internal Temperature

Discussion in 'TiVo Help Center' started by tommiet, Oct 9, 2018.

  1. Oct 9, 2018 #1 of 14
    tommiet

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    Just got my Bolt Vox. It is in a cabinet that is cooled via 4 fans. But I wanted to check the temperature. Online is list----
    MENU > SETTINGS > HELP > ACCOUNT & SYSTEM INFO > SYSTEM INFORMATION
    Look for "Internal temperature"

    It's not listed. Called support and was told it would not be listed but would show me on the screen if it gets too hot... I think that is India BS.....

    Anyone?
     
  2. Oct 9, 2018 #2 of 14
    ThAbtO

    ThAbtO TiVoholic by the bay

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    You would be looking for "MBT."
     
  3. Oct 9, 2018 #3 of 14
    Mikeguy

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    @TiVo_Ted: Really?
     
  4. Oct 9, 2018 #4 of 14
    JoeKustra

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    On a Bolt it's called ODT. Sorry, I have a Roamio. But after my line that says MBT: it does say internal temperature. The number is in C. Most Bolt's run 50 to 60C (very) dependent on ambient temperature.

    Also see:
    My Awesome BOLT Cooling Mods ;-)
    Awesome New Cooling Mods Part II with BLUE Transfer LED ;-)
    Bolt + ODT Temp
    There is more.
     
  5. Oct 9, 2018 #5 of 14
    JoeKustra

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    I'm surprised you are surprised.
     
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  6. Oct 9, 2018 #6 of 14
    tommiet

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    Thanks.. Still lost where I can find the temp... Nothing in the area I listed...
     
  7. Oct 9, 2018 #7 of 14
    JoeKustra

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    What is the first line? What is the last line? Not the data, just the label. There should also be an entry for remote battery level.

    This post displays the ODT. It may be followed by "internal temperature" now.

    My Awesome BOLT Cooling Mods ;-) <- link to display of ODT.
     
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  8. Oct 9, 2018 #8 of 14
    Mikeguy

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    What can I say? I was on the phone with Amazon.com Customer Support and was feeling optimistic. ;)
     
  9. Oct 9, 2018 #9 of 14
    UCLABB

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    Won’t find that. It shows on die temperature, ODT, on a Bolt.
     
  10. Oct 10, 2018 #10 of 14
    tommiet

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    So I will not see the current temperature until it's about to die? Sorry gents.. I'm confused.
     
  11. Oct 10, 2018 #11 of 14
    JoeKustra

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    Have you followed the link in post 7? The displayed temperature is shown in real time.

    BTW, you are looking at the temperature as reported by a sensor, assumed to be on an ASIC, which has a large heat sink on top. But I don't know for sure. I am sure it's not from the hard drive.
     
  12. Oct 10, 2018 #12 of 14
    UCLABB

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    You were in the right place- just look for ODT.
     
  13. Oct 10, 2018 #13 of 14
    ThAbtO

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    Namely, System Information.
     
  14. Oct 10, 2018 #14 of 14
    Luke M

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    It's called "ODT" and it's the temperature of the main Broadcom chip. Or so we assume.
     

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