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    Location of BIOS Chip on ASUS Maximus Forumula

    Wow, thank you for your very considerate and helpful replies! I think it's the tiny IC directly above the SPI header (makes sense to be close) right about where you pointed it out. It's about 0.5cmX0.7cm or so, and has 2x4 pins.... (I'm ashamed to say I actually do have the manual, but I...
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    Location of BIOS Chip on ASUS Maximus Forumula

    Hi, The idiots that wrote the ASUS Update utility failed to mention that it doesn't actually run on x64 versions of Windows (and, yes, I'm also an idiot for flashing the BIOS on a mobo from anything other than a DOS or BIOS interface) and as a result I managed to clear the BIOS chip on my...
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    Server Mobo for E660

    Thanks for the reply Jose.. Well, all of my research tells me that the E6600 is the best price:Performance ratio, I don't want something tried and tested and outdated, and I have a lot of faith in the Conroe line (got my hands on a E6400 and it's great). I'm going to build two identical...
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    Server Mobo for E660

    Hello All, I need to put together a server within the week. I'm getting the mobo and CPU online, and the rest of the parts local (from the Middle East).... So the 'normal' parts will be a bit more expensive than they are online, and I'm on a 2k - 2500 USD budget for the server. I'd rather...