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    Benchmarking in Games

    I am trying out the Supreme Commander ingame benchmark by using the "/perf" command line and I was wondering how the Anandtech reviewers edited the benchmark so the test isn't quite so long? Should I even try to do this or just use FRAPS? Thx
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    Asus a8n-e..

    My A8N-E Rev2 has this crappy 1T bug.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    I tried my 3000+ and Patriot XBLK 2x512MB kit and got the 1T bug but this combo worked fine on a MSI K8N Neo2 Plat. I now have the same CPU and 2GB Corsair XMS PC4000 and still get the 1T bug so it can't be a memory controller or memory problem. I am thinking about getting SLi and want a...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Anyone know if the ASUS A8N-SLI has a 1T bug like the A8N-E? If it doesn't have the 1T bug how is the ASUS A8N-SLI for overclocking? Is it also true that the ASUS A8N-SLI doesn't work well with ClockGen? Also what is the difference between all the different versions like Deluxe and...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Anyone know if the ASUS A8N-SLI has a 1T bug like the A8N-E? IF it doesn't have a 1T how is the overclocking on the A8N-SLI for those who own one? Is it true that this board doesn't like ClockGen? Also what is the difference between all the different versions like Deluxe and Premium? Is it...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Try setting the command rate to 2T. You could probably get a higher overclock. I have a 3000+ venice and two different ram kits, Patriot XBL 2x512MB and Corsair XMS PC4000 2x1GB kits. The 3000+ and Patriot XBL kit ran fine 1:1 at 270Mhz (2.5-3-3-7) on a MSI Neo2 Plat. I just recently got the...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    I hope he doesn't run it at 1.7V 24/7. I am still waiting for EndGame to prove he can overclock 1:1 past 230-240Mhz with the A8N-E.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    My board is Rev2 and it runs fine without any problems other than the 1T bug which sucks. This puts Asus down in my books. Are you overclocked 1:1? Could you please post a pic of CPUz "memory" tab EndGame.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    It works now but how about you post the "Memory" tab? "CPU" tab doesn't help.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Use imagevenue.com What slots are you using? 1&3?
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Sure you don't have the A8N-SLi? If not then what revision do you have of the A8N-E? I have Rev2 and updating the bios didn't fix it and I think it never will. How about you post a CPUz screenshot?
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    Asus a8n-e..

    I don't see why it won't work though I don't have that ram. As for OC'ing at 1T don't expect much as this board has a 1T bug. This bug 1T limits OC'ing memory to around 230-240MHz so if you want to OC your memory past that you have to use 2T. Go buy a DFI Ultra-D instead; I would have if I known...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    I have a Rev E Venice and can OC 1:1 upto 230MHz. Everything after that and I get BSOD because of the 1T bug. Speaking of that does anyone know who has tried bios 1011 if the 1T is fixed? For those who don't know the 1T bug is where you can't OC your memory past 230-240MHz, its all different for...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    You will be lucky if you can get your ram to 240-245 using 1T. I say this because this board has a 1T bug where memory can be overclocked to around 240 before you get errors/BSOD. The only fix to is use 2T. Why won't Asus fix this already. I guess since this board isn't their flagship they don't...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Using Cool'N Quiet and overclocking ususally never works. Plain and simple overclocking on an A64 system. 1) goto the bios 2) goto cpu settting and set HTT multiplier to 4x or 3x 3) change memory divider to 333Mhz 4) overclocking using ClockGen form CPU-Z website. 5) done I would...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Yep Asus Probe. Its on the CD or you can download it.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    I changed mine after I read negative stories about the NF4 chipset fan. Even though this board comes with an improved fan I still wanted to put the Zalman NB47J on it. Keep in mind it will not improve your OC if you do not have a fan blowing on it. A 40mm fan fits perfectly.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    If you live in Canada don't order from Tigerdirect unless you are actually going to one of their stores; they rip you off with shipping order form ncix.com. Updating is easy just download the file to a floppy and use "Alt+F2" when rebooting during POST.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    If there is no air passing directly on it which an intake fan does not do you might have heat issues. The Zalman cooler was meant for no sound and zero vibration. You could always try it and if the sytem gets unstable you can always pick up a 40mm fan.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    1) When using 4x 512MB sticks it sets the memory speed to 333MHz. Pretty much all boards do this. Nothing you can do unless you want to sell your 4 sticks and get 2x 1GB sticks. 2) This board doesn't need special drivers as it uses onboard SATA controller. Do a full format when installing...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    I didn't get mine form newegg but mine if Rev2. Most like that is what they ship.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    I use this on my A8N-E as we speak and it cools quite well but it was annoying to install. If you plan on using the Zalman ZM-NB47J cooler you will need a fan to cool it as it wasn't meant to be used for OC'ing. It was meant for silent cooling. Some users had problems because they didn't...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    So far since I owned the board I went through alot of BSOD tweaking it for OC'ing but everything is stable when I OC my 3000+ 1.8GHz to 2.4GHz @ 1.4V. One thing though you won't be able to get your memory at 250MHz at 1T, at 2T you can. I said so many times this board has a 1T bug where most...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Sorry but I don't have a link about the 1T command rate bug but I can explain it. Memory on a A64 system runs at 200MHz (400MHz effective) at 1T. This 1T bug only allows most users to overclock their memory to around 250MHz (500MHz effective) at 1T. If you ran your memory at 2T there isn't a...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    SATA and HD cables are different interfaces. SATA cable http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/12-104-694-01.JPG standard 80 pin HD cable http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/12-105-909-02.JPG This all al that came with my board...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Mine came with four SATA cables, 2 HD cables, one cdrom cable, SATA power cables, and one floppy cable. Unless you are buying it as OEM it should come with all the cables and manuals and drivers. This board OCs quite well despite the 1T bug. I can get my 3000+ to 2.4GHz stable @ 1.4V using a...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    It comes with both types of cables, SATA and PATA. Sorry for double post but my net was runnig buggy and wasn't sure if the first post wen through.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    One reason for no beeps could be you have the cable plugged in to the board the wrong way but probably not an issue. Try running your system out of the case. I am also wondering about what if anything is new with the beta bios. I might give it a try to see if the 1T command rate bug is fixed...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    So the green LED is not on? Make sure you have the 4-pin connector plugged in. Try another video card if you can or try a PCI video card if you have one. Reconnect everything barebones with one stick on memory. Try one stick of memory in each of the dimm slots. Does your computer even POST...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Yeah the Zalman fanless cooler was meant for a cooler that produces no noise and vibration. OC'ing would require a fan to cool it. You must be using an older model of the northbridge cooler. I am using this one the ZM-NB47J: http://www.zalman.co.kr/upload/product/zm_nb47j_c_p.jpg...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    I am using the same Zalman fanless chipset cooler and had BSOD and reboots when OC'd to 2.2GHz on my 3000+. I took the cooler off and used Arctic Ceramique instead of OCZ Ultra 5+ thermal paste and everything is stable. I doubt it was the different thermal paste so I came to the conclusion I...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Don't OC in the bios. Use ClockGen. Goto CPU-Z website and download the right version there. http://www.cpuid.com/clockgen.php
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Goto the Control Panel->System->Hardware->Device Manager->IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller->NVIDIA nForce4 Serial ATA Controller and disable/uncheck "Enable command queuing". That should fix the freezing during the windows boot screen.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Thx for the info iRONic. On another note I am tryin gto find some links that verify that there is a 1T command rate. I wanna bookmark it for future reference. Anyone have or found any? I couldn't find a thing and don't remember how I found it the first time. Thx
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    Asus a8n-e..

    I have been getting alot of BSOD recently trying to tweak my system to try to get the best performance I can get because of the stupid 1T bug and so every time I get a BSOD it is displayed for only a split second. Is there a setting in the registry where the BSOD can be paused and doesn't show...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Not sure if this would apply to you two but I had a problem where the windows boot screen would hang and never load windows. At first I thought it was a driver problem but it seems al I had to do is disable NCQ (uncheck "enable command queuing") in the SATA controller in device manager in safe...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    I think you can in the bios but I am not sure. There are 3 or 4 settings for fans speeds in the bios but not sure if they control them.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    Any dual slot cooler will interfere if you plan on using the Zalman fanless cooler. On another note I did some reading and it seems this board has a problem with high memory overlclocks @ 1T. This really sucks and now I know whay I can't get my memory past 245MHz. I hope ASUS fixes this. I will...
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    Asus a8n-e..

    I did some more OC'ing and was very pleased indeed. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c312/werty316/OC-2602.jpg At this speed though 3dmark06 froze. 2.5GHz is fully stable.
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    Asus a8n-e..

    There is not fast write option as PCI-E don't have it.