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    How do I use the eSATA ports on my Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P?

    The eSATA ports on this board are controlled by the JMicron controller. Apparently Windows 7 can't find drivers for that chip, so I had to find and install them myself. Although the motherboard does come with a "drivers" CD, and an older version of those drivers is on it...
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    How do I use the eSATA ports on my Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P?

    Problem solved: I never installed the drivers. They are on this page: ftp://driver.jmicron.com.tw/jmb36x/XP_Vista_Win7/. I installed R1.17.51.02_eSATA.zip, and everything is working great. Running Windows 7, I have been lulled into believing that it has, or can find, all of the drivers...
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    How do I use the eSATA ports on my Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P?

    OK, I found the BIOS option to set the eSATA ports to AHCI mode. I set that and restarted Windows. Then I plugged my eSATA disk into one of the ports, powered it on, and... Nothing. Next time I restart, I'll keep the disk powered on and plugged into the eSATA port, to see if that makes a...
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    How do I use the eSATA ports on my Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P?

    I enabled them in the BIOS, and they don't work. I am testing with an eSATA disk that works on my old GA-EP45-UD3P. I should have mentioned, though, that I am running Windows 7 on my new GA-P55-UD4P, and I was running XP on my old GA-EP45-UD3P.
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    GA-P45-U3DP Slow POST

    I have this board, and I have had this problem in the past. I think it is trying to detect drives connected to your SATA ports. Try disabling the SATA ports that are empty. Unfortunately, the BIOS calls them IDE ports in some cases, so it's a bit confusing. Sorry I can't be more...
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    How do I use the eSATA ports on my Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P?

    On my old GA-EP45-UD3P, the eSATA ports were on a slot bracket, and I plugged them into SATA headers on the motherboard. On my new GA-P55-UD4P, the eSATA ports are part of the rear connectors. I have them enabled in the BIOS (which is the default), but I can't get either of my eSATA disks to...
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    My GA-P55-UD4P is dead; what can I do?

    I reset the CMOS and removed the battery 5 times each, to no avail. The memory was seated just fine. There were no beeps. It just powers on for 1/10 of a second, then dies.
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    My GA-P55-UD4P is dead; what can I do?

    Core i7 860, Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P. I had this running at 180 * 21 = 3.78 GHz using auto everything. Then I tried the settings specified in this Anand review of the UD2 (http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3652&p=6): VCore 1.375 VTT 1.39 PLL 1.86 And now my system is...
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    CPU runs hotter when OCing memory

    I learned this less in the Core 2 Duo days. I bought PC2-1066 RAM, which at the time was the fastest available. I ended up running the RAM at PC2-800 speeds. Right now I think the DDR3 sweet spot is DDR3-1600. NewEgg has the Mushkin DDR3-1600 (7-7-7-20, 1.9V) at $100 for 4GB. The...
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    CPU runs hotter when OCing memory

    I was just about to suggest that... I also have a Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P, a core i7 860, and a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus. I have Mushkin PC3-1600 RAM rated at 7-7-7-20. I am currently running at 180 * 21 = 3.78 GHz. The memory is running at PC3-1440, which is actually underclocked...
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    *** Official ASUS P5W DH Thread ***

    I just got a Q9650 working in this board. Here's what I did: 1) Update the BIOS to 2801. 2) Install CPU 3) Restart; it detects the new CPU and sets everything back to defaults 4) Enter Setup, F10 to restart, and... 5) Dead! I forgot to disable all of the advanced features in the BIOS...
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    *** Official ASUS P5W DH Thread ***

    I have version 0801 if you still need it. But I'm assuming you solved your problem. I'm interesting in a QX9650 for my P5W DH Deluxe; did you ever get it to work? Thanks.
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    Dead (?) Asus P5W DH Deluxe/Core 2 Extreme X6800

    I figured it out. I replaced my high-speed RAM with some older, slower RAM, and it booted (with the Pentium processor). I know the high-speed RAM is good, because it's practically brand new. I checked my settings, and the memory voltage was too low. I upped it, replaced the X6800 and the...
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    Dead (?) Asus P5W DH Deluxe/Core 2 Extreme X6800

    Update: I found an old Pentium CPU that fits this motherboard, and put it in. Same deal; no keyboard lights, no video, and no NorthPole fan circulation.
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    Dead (?) Asus P5W DH Deluxe/Core 2 Extreme X6800

    During the hot weather last week, my system was having some troubles. It finally failed to boot, and I noticed that the NorthPole XL chipset cooler fan wasn't turning. So I bought another one and installed it, and this one won't turn either. I tried it on all 3 plugs on the motherboard, and...
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    Looking for Motherboard Suggestions

    It will run Windows Server 2003. I'm trying to get a feel for the cost now; I am hoping that the RAID requirement doesn't set it too high. The CPU and memory will not have to be too fast, so I think it will end up being reasonable.
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    Looking for Motherboard Suggestions

    Thanks! I'll take a look at those.
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    Looking for Motherboard Suggestions

    I am looking to build a NAS server. I am looking for a motherboard that: Supports 6 SATA drives in a RAID 0+1 configuration (e.g., 6 500GB drives, fully redundant, for a total of 1.5TB of available storage) Supports Core 2 Duo processors Has 4 DDR2 memory slots Has gigabit ethernet Any...
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    Has anybody upgraded a Dell SC420 with an Intel Core 2 Duo?

    So I guess I could buy a 560 to run it at 3.6GHz. One just sold on eBay for $70 + $10 shipping. But then it would be using up more power than my 2.8GHz processor. I really want to avoid building a new server, so I guess I'll just live with what I have. Oh well. Thanks for everybody's help.
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    Has anybody upgraded a Dell SC420 with an Intel Core 2 Duo?

    Here's what the Dell online support guy said: 3:37:26 PM AES Jeff T I am not sure what they aere referring to, but like I said it goes all the way up to m3.8mhz 3:38:05 PM InterMurph I assume that it supports newer Pentium 4 processors. But I am interested in putting a Core 2 Duo...
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    Has anybody upgraded a Dell SC420 with an Intel Core 2 Duo?

    That surprises me. Given that Core 2 Duos can operate at FSB speeds above 1066 MHz, I assumed that they could also operate at speeds below 1066 MHz. And if an E4300 will work, why wouldn't an E4400 also work? Both are listed as supporting 800 MHz FSB. Thanks.
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    Has anybody upgraded a Dell SC420 with an Intel Core 2 Duo?

    Unfortunately I'm at work, and my system (and its service tag number) are at home. I'll try asking Dell when I get home. Of course, they can't upgrade the FSB to 1066MHz; it will remain at 800MHz. But I'm content to run it at 800MHz, as long as I can get a Core 2 Duo to work in it.
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    Has anybody upgraded a Dell SC420 with an Intel Core 2 Duo?

    The latest BIOS for the SC420 is A02. Here is what the Dell web site says: Fixes and Enhancements The following changes were made to A01 to create A02: 1. Improved setup password entry 2. Corrected some setup text 3. Improved USB support 4. Updated SMBIOS to 2.3.4 5. Added support...
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    Has anybody upgraded a Dell SC420 with an Intel Core 2 Duo?

    My Dell SC420 has a 775 socket, which fits the Core 2 Duo processors. Has anybody succeeded in upgrading an SC420 with a Core 2 Duo? I realize that the bus speed on the SC420 will remain at 800MHz. But I'm concerned about the Dell BIOS. I am assuming that it won't know what to do with the...
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    When I originally installed the NB fan, I did just that: I cleaned and prepared the surfaces with ArctiClean 1 and 2, and applied Arctic Silver 5. At this point, I'm back to where I was previously, so I'm not inclined to do any more work. If the problem returns, this is the first thing I...
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    20 hours of Memtest86+; I am feeling pretty confident now. I can understand how the placement of the video card too close to the Northbridge chip would cause heating issues. I just don't understand why it took 4 months to show up!
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    That's 4 hours of running Windows and Folding@Home, and no problems. I'm going to try to overclock it a bit and see if it remains stable. n7, I don't think it's RAM related, since my older, slower RAM exhibited the same problems repeatedly. I can believe it's the motherboard, but I am...
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    I think I'm on to something. It ran at the default speeds for FSB (266 MHz), CPU (2.93 GHz) and memory for over 10 hours. Now I'm going to start up Windows and run some real code.
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    I didn't replace the video card; I just moved it to the other PCI-Express slot, since it was in contact with the Northbridge fan. 30 minutes on Memtest86+ and no errors; my best run in a long time. So I'm upping the speed to 2.93 GHz, restarting the test, and going to bed. If it's the...
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    I haven't yet tested my older power supply; that's next after the video card. When I swapped video cards, I also moved it to the other PCI Express slot, which is farther away from the Northbridge chip.
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    First freeze-up after 13 minutes. Power cycle, and second freeze-up at 2 minutes. Just like with the X6800. So it doesn't look like the CPU. Anybody want to buy a slightly-used E6300?
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    Acanthus, I was at 1.425V with my stable configuration. What is electromigration? It doesn't sound reversible.
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    I popped in the E6300, and it's running at 1.86 GHz. That's faster than my 1.60 GHz tests with the X6800. So if this works fine, it's a clue that the CPU is on the fritz. Yellowbeard, I think I agree with your analysis. It definitely lasted longer after I left it powered off for a long...
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    I lowered the FSB speed from 266 to 200, and it ran for 14 minutes, then locked up. My E6300 should arrive today; that's my next test. This is quite frustrating!!!
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    4 minutes and 34 seconds, then a lockup.
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    16 minutes at 1.60 GHz, then a lockup... I'm changing the VCore to 1.35 and trying again...
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    No, it didn't stabilize it. I am now going to try lowering the mutiplier from 11 (2.93 GHz) to 6 (1.60 GHz). I also ordered an E6300 for $190. I just don't have enough time to spend tinkering with everything else. I need to know if it's the CPU!
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    The motherboard/BIOS picked that value, since everything is set to Auto. I'll try manually setting it to 1.425, which is what I was using when I was running at 3.65 GHz.
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    When I boot to the BIOS, the Hardware Monitor page says that the CPU temperature is 31 degrees, and the MB temperature is 38 degrees. It also reports the following voltages: VCORE: 1.232V 3.3V: 3.296V 5V: 5.171V 12V: 12.355V
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    Good Overclocking Gone Bad; What Happened?

    And then again after 90 seconds...