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    a8n-sli chipset heatsink fan

    I've only got one graphics card, but there is a picture on Swiftech's web site here that shows an A8N-SLI with the cooler fitted and two graphics cards (but it doesn't say what models they are - they look pretty long though).
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    a8n-sli chipset heatsink fan

    Two months isn't that long. My original fan was still going after 10 months but I replaced it because it was getting progressively louder to the point where it was annoying to be sitting in the same room as the computer.
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    a8n-sli chipset heatsink fan

    I decided to bite the bullet and go for the expensive over the top solution because I don't want any more hassle and wasn't confident with a passive heatsink. So I got the Swiftech MCX159-CU Chipset Heatsink. It really is probably over kill but it's quiet and it looks like it will last. If I...
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    Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe DOA???

    The only way you're likley to be able to use your old installation of XP is to boot off your XP install CD (if you have one) and then chose the "repair" option, so that the correct drivers get loaded on to your old disk. A clean install would be better however as the OS will probably be in an...
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    New A8N-SLI non deluxe production BIOS 1005

    Looks like main change is support for new CPUs
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    missing some features in Asus A8N-SLI non-deluxe mobo

    Not sure of the details (I think there's something on the ASUS web site), but it overclocks (in some way) your graphics card. There was some discussion when the motherboard was reviewed as the default setting (Auto) overclocks the graphics board slightly. They may have changed the default in...
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    New bios Asus a8n-sli non deluxe 1005.2

    There's now also a production BIOS 1004 on the ASUS Web site!
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    missing some features in Asus A8N-SLI non-deluxe mobo

    Ohh now I've checked ........ there is at last a new (non-deluxe) production BIOS on the ASUS Web site at version 1004, so I guess I'll be putting that on now.
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    missing some features in Asus A8N-SLI non-deluxe mobo

    This feature is missing off the 1001 BIOS which is still the only production BIOS for this board. I'm running off the "old" Beta version which does have the PEG link, the BIOS I'm using has now been replaced on Asus's web site with a newer Beta BIOS that I haven't upgraded to as I'm OK with the...
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    A8N-SLI (Non Deluxe) BIOS Version

    Yes, ASUS update shows A8NSLI-B for my non-Deluxe MB. Probably a good thing that it won't accept the BIOS for the Deluxe model, as it would be the wrong BIOS :-)
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    A8N-SLI (Non Deluxe) BIOS Version

    I'm using the Beta BIOS as well. As you say, options are missing from the production BIOS, I would prefer to use a production BIOS. I would have hoped that the 1002.3 Beta could have been tested and put into production by now. There seems to be a contrast with the Deluxe BIOS, where Beta...
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    A8N-SLI (Non Deluxe) BIOS Version

    Can't give you more information I'm afraid .... I'm in the same position as you. Have you checked the web link that you were given when you submitted your question? Once I didn't get a reply by mail, but when I checked the link, there was a reply posted there.
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    asus a8n-sli on antec smartpower 350

    I'm using the version of the smartpower 350 that came with the Antec BQE case. But be careful, I understand that Antec have increased the 12v Amps on new power supplies (according to something I read in this forum). I got a new one, as my 12v supply is rated at 21 Amps (UK version). So if...
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    what psu for a8n-sli deluxe is everyone using?

    Stange that tech support should say this as it contradicts the FAQ on their Web site:
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    A8N-SLI (Non Deluxe) BIOS Version

    Oh dear, they're just making it up as they go along. Here's the latest reply: Sorry but bios updates will only be released as and when necessary, it is possible that the extra features on the deluxe version required an update while the standard board didn't; even if they are being developed...
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    A8N-SLI (Non Deluxe) BIOS Version

    There's no ASUS UK support email address (I'm in the UK as well). You have to use the contact ASUS technical question link from the UK Website. You'll get a reply saying it's from UK technical support (although it reads like it was written in Tawain). If you reply to the email, you get...
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    A8N-SLI (Non Deluxe) BIOS Version

    I've tried again. I'll let you know what they say. As I said in my previous message if others log the same question (in their own words), it might help. This is what I said this time: I have logged two previous questions asking about the availability of BIOS releases for the A8N-SLI...
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    A8N-SLI (Non Deluxe) BIOS Version

    Here is my history of messages from Asus about this. The reply saying there would be a release "soon" was sent on 14th February, so probably time for me to ask again. If others do the same, it would add to the pressure.... Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for contacting ASUSTek UK...
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    Performance problems with Asus A8N-SLI mobo

    you are lookng in the right place .... it was just a thought .... it still might be worth looking to see if anything was logged about the time of the freeze in either the application or system log. If you double click on an entry you get more details.
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    Performance problems with Asus A8N-SLI mobo

    How about looking in the Windows event log? Perhaps the tone you heard was the "Notify" and perhaps (if you're lucky) and event was written to the log.
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    A8N SLI (not deluxe) trouble.

    I guess another theory (about failing drives), is that if you're using a Molex to SATA power convertor, it could be the convertor that's at fault.
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    Performance problems with Asus A8N-SLI mobo

    OK .... I've looked back through your posts and in one you say...... "And i forgot to mention that my 6600 GT is very hot when im playing games (but I dont get artifacts). It goes all the way up to 75 C . But I cant to anything to fix it right now because im waiting for my new cooler to...
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    A8N SLI (not deluxe) trouble.

    The 120GB drive that's working for me is a boot drive and is a 6Y Model (6Y120MO). The only thing that I can think of that people might be doing differently is the power. As you know you have two options for power to this drive, a legacy 4 pin power connector and a SATA power connector. I'm...
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    *** Official ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe (nForce4) Thread ***

    Oops I think you misunderstood what I meant. When we were posting it was day time in the UK and night time in the US. What I meant was that other posters in US might have some ideas but we would have to wait until they read the posts (i.e. when they woke up). It had nothing to do with...
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    Performance problems with Asus A8N-SLI mobo

    If, by some miracle, your processor could run at over twice its rated clock speed, your performance would not suffer. If you haven't got any dynamic tuning, the speed of the processor won't change. If you are getting a reported processor speed of 3700, something is being corrupted or the...
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    A8N SLI (not deluxe) trouble.

    Well I think that's one of the points, for those of us with non-deluxe boards, there hasn't been a release of the BIOS since the initial 1001. That said I'm running with a non-deluxe board and the 1002.003 BIOS with the 120GB version of the same drive SATA Diamond Max 9 and I don't have any...
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    Performance problems with Asus A8N-SLI mobo

    One thing at a time .... check if Cool 'n' Quiet is enabled in the BIOS, if it is disable it and re-run your tests. If you change more than one thing at once you won't know which made the difference.
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    *** Official ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe (nForce4) Thread ***

    Don't think NCQ is supported on Diamond Max 9 drives (it is on 10).
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    Performance problems with Asus A8N-SLI mobo

    If you haven't set the multiplier to 5x yourself, it might still be Cool 'n' Quiet. I believe that when the CPU is idle a 3000+ will run at 1000 Mhz with Cool 'n' Quiet, perhaps it drops to this speed by reducing the multiplier. I've given up with Cool 'n' Quiet myself. From some basic...
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    Performance problems with Asus A8N-SLI mobo

    Could it have anything to do with Cool 'n' Quiet? That will dynamically change processor speeds, so if you've got it enabled, you could try disabling that. Also the ASUS dynamic over clocking from the BIOS (AI NOS), or from the ASUS utility could have the same effect, so again, if you've got...
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    A8N SLI (not deluxe) trouble.

    I've got another answer from ASUS: "Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for contacting ASUSTek UK Technical Support Department. What we meant to say is the beta BIOS, not the release BIOS. We only make beta BIOS into release after it has been fully tested by our quality testing. There...
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    *** Official ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe (nForce4) Thread ***

    John, Probably a silly question, but you have got the 4 pin ATX12V connector plugged in haven't you?
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    *** Official ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe (nForce4) Thread ***

    John, I don't know the best RMA route, it depends where you bought the board from and what their policy is I guess. Also I don't know how you'd deal with Asus direct from the UK (I'm in the UK too but I haven't had to do this). As for other suggestions, I suspect you're going to have to...
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    *** Official ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe (nForce4) Thread ***

    John, It sounds like faulty CMOS memory to me. The only thing I can think of apart from RMA is to try swapping out the battery for a new one. Also you could log a technical question via the ASUS web site, they seem to respond within 48 hours.
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    A8N SLI (not deluxe) trouble.

    I've got the same fustration about BIOS releases. This is the reply I got from ASUS: "Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for contacting ASUSTek UK Technical Support Department. The BIOS for the two boards are written together now, so all changes made to A8N-SLI Deluxe will also apply onto...
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    *** Official ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe (nForce4) Thread ***

    Cheer yourself up by looking at the Doom3 benchmark on Tom's HW Guide at the link in my previous post, the 3000+ Winchester looks much better there, and I know what I'd rather be using my processor for!
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    *** Official ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe (nForce4) Thread ***

    Doesn't seem too far off, with the non-Deluxe version of the board the same processor and 1GB (2x512) of Kingston (3-3-3-3) I get: Dhry: ~8300 Whet: ~3700 with everything on Auto I checked Tom's HW guide Here And they say: Dhry: 8325 Whet: 3703 People posting 10000 must be...
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    A8N-SLI Bios

    I had the same concern and finally asked ASUS the question. Their reply says: "Thank you for contacting ASUSTek UK Technical Support Department. The BIOS for the two boards are written together now, so all changes made to A8N-SLI Deluxe will also apply onto A8N-SLI, it is just that...
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    What does a 24-pin connector actually do?

    I'm not an expert on this (but that's not going to stop me having a go at answering!). I think you're getting two things mixed up, the purpose of dual rail is to use one rail to supply power to the motherboard and the other rail to supply power to disks etc. So with a 24 Pin dual rail power...
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    A8N-SLI GPU settings.

    OK, I don't have this issue as I've got the non-Deluxe version of the board that doesn't have the Silicon Image controller, but I believe the problem is that RAID is enabled on this controller by default. You need to go into the BIOS and find the setting that disables RAID on the Silicon Image...