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    x58 with Xeon X5670 refuses to POST only after restart, fine after shutdown

    Double check memory timings or try a different set.
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    Odd behavior in my BIOSTAR BIOS

    Copy the BST file to a FAT32 formatted usb key. Insert into one of the open USB ports on the back of your board. Restart and hit F12 key (multiple times as the board boots). You will see the flash utility pop up. Browse to the flash file on the usb key and confirm. Reboot after flash competes...
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    Odd behavior in my BIOSTAR BIOS

    Have you tried to reflash your bios? Perhaps a bios corruption issue that most likey will be resolved with a reflash.
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    Help a brother out - dead P67 Extreme4 ?? What is my best path?

    Solid board, PWM is a little weak (4 phase I think) but will handle that 2600K with ease.
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    Biostar H61MHB with i5

    No, 2500K should work on your board (minus any overclocking) without any bios updates.
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    ASUS Sabertooth x58 vs. ASUS P6X58D-E

    My choice is P6X58D-E. I have this board and it has been rock stable with 24GB ram and I7-950 overclocked to 4Ghz for about a year now. The biggest negative for the sabertooth for me is the LAN is on the PCI bus as opposed to PCI-E bus. Cannot understand why Asus would do this, could have been a...
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    P6x58d-e 0405 bios

    Correct, however I remember reading somewhere about enhanced performance using this ROM version along with the new RST drivers (same version) from Intel. I will update this post if I can find the link to the thread/article. Let me know how the modified bios works for you
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    P6x58d-e 0405 bios

    The intel option ROM is integrated into the BIOS and cannot be flashed separately. If you choose the use the BIOS I linked above you will have to reflash the board with the downloaded BIOS file. Hope this clarifies.
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    P6x58d-e 0405 bios

    I have this board running 0405. My I7-950 is running 19*211 = 4009Mhz, 12GB RAM at DDR3-1692. Having said that, 0405 sadly comes with a pretty old intel option ROM version. I updated mine before flashing to 10.1.0.1008 the latest from Intel. No other changes were made. I recommend you update...
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    Need recommendation for AM2+ motherboard supporting ACC?

    Asus boards are nice no doubt. You may also consider the Biostar 785GE 128M (Ver 6.1): http://www.amazon.com/BIOSTAR-Micro-...pr_product_top This is a AM2+/DDR2 with sideport memory board that will unlock and also take the new 6 core CPUs with a bios update (already available). I have...
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    ICH10R on X58, had a BSOD now RAID10 set is borked.

    Can you tell us which of the pair is marked as failed by the Intel RAID Bios? WD (blacks especially) are notorious for dropping from RAID. As you know RAID 10 cannot tolerate 2 failed drives so you may be looking at data loss without a backup That said, I believe your drives are fine but just...
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    Intel Sending Out Previously RMA'd Motherboards as Warranty Replacements

    Here is my RMA experience with Asus. I RMA'd P5K-E board with a brief note on the problem. Got a replacement board with a FULL test results sheet/report - they ran a battery of tests on the replacement board including the problem I had with my old board. Their testing included and reported...
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    Fry's b&m instore E8400 & Ecs G31T-M $149.00 E7300

    The ECS G31T-M is VERY stable board. Just update to the latest bios and enjoy. It will not overclock. If you are interested in overclocking (8400 E0 Stepping will overclock well), I suggest you look at Asus P5Q Pro or Gigabyte Ep45-UD3R/Ep45-UD3P. All these boards are available on Newegg...
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    Reliable, Solid Intel board

    Just remember Intel P45 boards (the one you have chosen included) uses DDR3 memory. Still very expensive with no performance gain over DDR2 in Core2Duo/Quad platform. My opinion is save your money and get a Asus P5Q Pro or Gigabyte Ep45-UD3P. Great boards, excellent stability and great...
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    PC Tools Registry Mechanic 8.0 - 3 User - FAR w/ Free Shipping.

    Does NOT work with Vista x64 :disgust: For 32bit OS, this is a good program.
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    Please help P35-DS3P + Vista 64 + RAID

    You may want to look at THIS Microsoft article. You can also try the install again with 2GB, install all the updates and then add the other 2GB memory. Let us know how it goes.
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    sad day...dead mobo...recommend me a replacement please

    Abit IP35 Pro Asus P5K Deluxe Rock solid boards.
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    WD 400GB external $89.99 AR

    The serial# on the drive is the same on the box. The part# comes up as Elements External drive (WDE1U4000N) for the drive serial#. So I think this means the "Unit" has 1 year warranty. Unit = External Enclosure + Drive + Power Supply If you make a RMA claim, they will expect you to ship...
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    WD 400GB external $89.99 AR

    It is fairly easy (6 screws to remove, 2 in the back and 4 bottom) and slide out the drive. However, you will break the warranty seal in the process and your warranty is toast :frown:
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    WD 400GB external $89.99 AR

    Mine is a 4000AAKS as well, Made in Thailand 2/12/2007 :P
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    Hello all. I need a help with a choice on a good skt 939 mobo that is a strong board able to run 24/7

    Here are my recommendations: 1. ABIT AN8 32X available AT THE EGG 2. MSI NE04 available HERE
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    Antec NEO HE 550w Modular Power Supply PSU - $69.99

    Hi guys: How do you find out the revision? I have one (got in on Fry's deal few weeks ago for $69.99 ;)) I have looked at it closely and cannot find the revision#. PL HELP. :frown:
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    For any Asus P4C800-E Deluxe users, Promise controller may be failing?

    Hi: Have you considered the possibility of failing HDDs? I have had this issue when the HDDs fail to spin up on a cold start and eventually will recover on a subsequent boot. Please try this and let us know.
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    Staples 20th anniversary ad for week of May 7 - May 13

    Picked up the I/O Magic DVD burner - ended up with a Benq 1670 :shocked: This is the same as Sony DRU-820A - more into HERE Appears to be based on the Panasonic chipset.
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    Dad's PC dead!

    Here is my suggestion: 1. Unplug power and make sure no lights are on the board. 2. Disconnect ALL drives (HDD/ATAPI) from board except floppy 3. Reseat memory cards (remove farthest one from CPU if you have two installed) 4. Reseat Video card. 5. Remove ALL case wires attached to the...
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    Airlink MIMOXR PCI Adapter

    Airlink MIMO router did not fare well in Toms Networking review. In order to utilize 'MIMO' you will need the Airlink router. ;)
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    Maxtor 300 GB Serial-ATA $90 AR

    I got this deal recently when they had this promotion last month. The rebate process was one of the BEST. You can complete all the forms online through onrebate and choose paypal for a $1.00 processing fee. From start to finish I had my rebate deposited to my paypal account in 3 weeks. OEM...
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    After 2 years, is this upgrade worth it?

    My wife has a similar setup in her office. Very fast and works great with some occasional video encoding. Your configuation is VERY good, save your money for conroe ;)
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    is PNY any good ?

    Another indicator that PNY is a good company - Got my rebate for a PNY video card in about 3 weeks. Recent experience :)
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    Promotion @ NewEgg

    Must be the upcoming $1.00 off sale ;)
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    P4 system using Epox ep-4g4a+ mb

    You can try the drill: 1. Replace CMOS battery 2. Reset CMOS. 3. Check PSU with a PSU tester. 4. Replace Video card with a known working card 5. Reseat CPU 1 being the most likely cause. These boards have GSA caps that are prone to failure at this age. Let us know what you...
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    Bios Rom Checksum Error and cmos memory size error

    I would try: 1. Clear CMOS 2. BOOT into BIOS 3. Setup defaults 4. Save and Reboot If you still see the error then reload BIOS and repeat steps 1 through 4. Hope this clears the problem, if not time for a new machine :)
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    Computer Rebooting at Windows Screen

    You are most likely getting BAD_POOL_CALLER error (BSOD) - likely memory. PL follow Jojo7 advice and run memtest+ 1.6 and report back. :Q I would also physically inspect the board and look for bulging CAPS around CPU socket. Some INTEL boards are displaying this problem after couple of years...
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    ABIT FATAL1TY AN8

    Looks great. I have had very good luck with ABIT boards (all intel though). No failed boards in the last two years I have been running them with pretty high overclocks.
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    Whine coming from CPU???? HELP!!

    The noise is most likely coming from the coil(s) that make up the power supply circuit for the CPU (PWM). The cure is to RMA the board. :(
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    P4 Possible Boards

    Another VERY GOOD board to consider is ABIT AI7.
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    Another SLI Motherboard Round-UP

    At least they are good with their digital camera, some nice pictures to drool :P
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    Best OC'ing mobo for 3.06northwood?

    Abit IC7-G :cool:
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    Newegg news on Soyo Rebate

    Newegg should stop carrying SOYO products given the track record with rebates. Then I will truly believe that Newegg is looking out for customers like us. Until then it is just 'lip' service :disgust:
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    MSI misleading customers?

    Many of these warranties start from Manufacturing date, not the date you bought the item. One example is Western Digital. Looks like MSI is pulling the same stunt. Read the fine print and let us know.