have you checked your voltages? make sure they're high enough? could you have a bad power supply or not enough juice?
The voltage looks good. These are the information that I'm getting from speedfan
Vcore = 1.37V
+12V = 13.13V
3.3V = 1.49V
Vcc =4.99V
5V sb = 4.99V
I'm using the Ultra Xfinity 500 PSU.
When I was overclocking I had the vcore at 1.42-1.45V
Vcore = 1.37V
+12V = 13.13V
3.3V = 1.49V
Vcc =4.99V
5V sb = 4.99V
I'm using the Ultra Xfinity 500 PSU.
When I was overclocking I had the vcore at 1.42-1.45V
That's good to know. I didn't think there was anything wrong with the power supply but I still can't find anything in the manual that would alleviate my overclocking dilema. It just resets to its original speed due to detecting something not right. What that is I have no idea.
If you haven't already, try manually setting all the DIMM settings at loose timings. I've found that leaving them on AUTO can cause problems.
techfuzz
I think I've given up on trying to overclock this thing. The settings don't seem to want to stick around after a shutdown. The load temperature is at 47-49C and I think overclocking it would put it way up there. I followed arctic silver's direction on how to use the stuff. I think I either have arctic silver 2 or 3 and it said to put a dab on the center of the cpu and use the heat sink to smear it around. Then locking down the heatsink to spread the paste.
I've built computers before and overclocked them and never, ever have I had such a challenge as this.
I've built computers before and overclocked them and never, ever have I had such a challenge as this.
IBuyUFO,
Follow the Quick and Dirty A64 Overclocking Guide here to find out exactly what's your bottleneck:
Link
[/quote]If you haven't already, try manually setting all the DIMM settings at loose timings. I've found that leaving them on AUTO can cause problems.
techfuzz[/quote]
Good advice. I couldn't get my venice 3200 over 2100 until I set my CAS from 2.0 to 2.5, even though my mem's rated for 2.0.
Follow the Quick and Dirty A64 Overclocking Guide here to find out exactly what's your bottleneck:
Link
[/quote]If you haven't already, try manually setting all the DIMM settings at loose timings. I've found that leaving them on AUTO can cause problems.
techfuzz[/quote]
Good advice. I couldn't get my venice 3200 over 2100 until I set my CAS from 2.0 to 2.5, even though my mem's rated for 2.0.
I'll give this a go when I get back home. I don't expect any miracles. I think my timing on the ram is at 2.5 already. Maybe I need to take it to 3.0.
WhipperSnapper
Lifer
- Oct 30, 2004
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My problem:
Certain games seem to run for a couple minutes (3-5) and then crash the system, UT 2004 in particular, but also FEAR Combat (only tried to run it once). (...and yes..I have the Epox EP-9npa+Ultra, so this isn't the wrong forum.) I currently have 4 x 512 MB of Corsair Value RAM (PC 3200). However, previously, I only had two sticks for 1 GB. Before adding the other two sticks, UT 2004 ran fine, if I remember correctly, which suggests that the new RAM is bad. However, I ran MemTest86 on it for three hours (4.5 passes) and it didn't reveal any errors.
Could this be an issue related to how the motherboard deals with 4 x 512 sticks of RAM or could it be an issue with the nVidia NForce4 motherboard drivers? I haven't updated my drivers since I built the computer in February and flashed the bios to 9npa6103 (released in December 2005, I think). Could this be a BIOS or driver issue, or should I continue to suspect the RAM as the culprit?
Video card is a Connect3d x800 GTO unlocked to 16 pipes running at stock speed (no need to overclock it yet). I don't suspect it as the culprit since UT 2004 seemed to run fine on it in the past and I've run UT '99 without a problem (not that that would stress the card much).
CPU is an Opteron 148 (stock 2.2 Ghz) overclocked 25% to 2.75 Ghz. Might it be possible that the overclock isn't completely stable?
The RAM was purchased at two different times in two 2 x 512 pairs. I'm pretty certain that I would have installed the first two into the proper slots for dual channel. Is it possible that the two different RAM orders, although the exact same model, aren't completely compatable? If you had 4 sticks instead of 2, would you want to put the matching sticks in different RAM banks than the banks you would put two sticks in for dual channel if you only had two sticks? (Just putting it out there, seems far-fetched.)
Certain games seem to run for a couple minutes (3-5) and then crash the system, UT 2004 in particular, but also FEAR Combat (only tried to run it once). (...and yes..I have the Epox EP-9npa+Ultra, so this isn't the wrong forum.) I currently have 4 x 512 MB of Corsair Value RAM (PC 3200). However, previously, I only had two sticks for 1 GB. Before adding the other two sticks, UT 2004 ran fine, if I remember correctly, which suggests that the new RAM is bad. However, I ran MemTest86 on it for three hours (4.5 passes) and it didn't reveal any errors.
Could this be an issue related to how the motherboard deals with 4 x 512 sticks of RAM or could it be an issue with the nVidia NForce4 motherboard drivers? I haven't updated my drivers since I built the computer in February and flashed the bios to 9npa6103 (released in December 2005, I think). Could this be a BIOS or driver issue, or should I continue to suspect the RAM as the culprit?
Video card is a Connect3d x800 GTO unlocked to 16 pipes running at stock speed (no need to overclock it yet). I don't suspect it as the culprit since UT 2004 seemed to run fine on it in the past and I've run UT '99 without a problem (not that that would stress the card much).
CPU is an Opteron 148 (stock 2.2 Ghz) overclocked 25% to 2.75 Ghz. Might it be possible that the overclock isn't completely stable?
The RAM was purchased at two different times in two 2 x 512 pairs. I'm pretty certain that I would have installed the first two into the proper slots for dual channel. Is it possible that the two different RAM orders, although the exact same model, aren't completely compatable? If you had 4 sticks instead of 2, would you want to put the matching sticks in different RAM banks than the banks you would put two sticks in for dual channel if you only had two sticks? (Just putting it out there, seems far-fetched.)
usb 2 problem is fixed. you guys need to update your bios's and drivers.
whipper, i have had no problems with my 4 sticks since march, even when overclocking my cpu. get all of the updates and run at stock settings. bet it won't crash then. i mostly run bf2 but have played fear combat, css, half life, guild wars, americas army, etc. most likely its your overclock, but check your video card if that doesnt work. you got the same ram in all 4 slots, nothing else matters if they passed memory test. have you ran a prime 95 test overnight on your overclock? logic would tell you to set everything to default if you were having a problem IMHO.
whipper, i have had no problems with my 4 sticks since march, even when overclocking my cpu. get all of the updates and run at stock settings. bet it won't crash then. i mostly run bf2 but have played fear combat, css, half life, guild wars, americas army, etc. most likely its your overclock, but check your video card if that doesnt work. you got the same ram in all 4 slots, nothing else matters if they passed memory test. have you ran a prime 95 test overnight on your overclock? logic would tell you to set everything to default if you were having a problem IMHO.
WhipperSnapper
Lifer
- Oct 30, 2004
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I did set it all to default, nixxing the overclock, and it still happened. However, the video card still had its extra 4 pipes unlocked, but it seems stable at stock speeds in ATI test.
So, you don't think it's the RAM, then? I guess the next step would be to <g-g-gulp> flash the BIOS and update the nVidia NForce4 drivers, along with the Catalyst drivers perhaps.
No, they definitely make their own. A few years ago one of the usual hardware review sites actually visited EPoX and wrote an article and posted pictures of the facilities. I can't remember which site it was though.
techfuzz
DrewCU,
I have an Atholon 64 chip non-X2 and I have this problem... getting desperate, have tried everything and VERY unhappy! Hard to live w/o any USB.. sort of have a crippled computer.... does nayone know which USB2.) PCI cards work?
I have an Atholon 64 chip non-X2 and I have this problem... getting desperate, have tried everything and VERY unhappy! Hard to live w/o any USB.. sort of have a crippled computer.... does nayone know which USB2.) PCI cards work?
Sadly I would say yes. I have not had USB functinality since I bought it a year ago. I was going to return it to NewEgg but after reading this why bother? ANyone know what kind of PCI USB 2.0 works?
I don't know ; there seems to be a complete disconnect between the experiences of the people on this board (a lot of them) and the NewEgg ratings, which I usually live by.
I have a 3000 venice core 2x512 ram and the non-sli version of this board. I got it from NewEgg. The USB2.0 issue happened immediately, i.e. DOA and never able t use USB for anything with this board. There are a lot of people with this problem. I have the latest BIOS for the board. The upshot of this is I will never by anything from Epox again
, which is too bad, but I just can't afford to have zero USB functionality for 120.00 board, so sorry. Epox performance has been DISMAL in rectifying this problem.
Consider yourself warned. I am looking for another board now. That means I am either going to pay 2xs what I should have (for 2 boards, one dead) or I am going to get a les expensive board (which I dont' really want).
Consider yourself warned about this board. It's a tough thing to sort out. People like me telling you we got burned and however many happy customers on NewEgg.
I have a 3000 venice core 2x512 ram and the non-sli version of this board. I got it from NewEgg. The USB2.0 issue happened immediately, i.e. DOA and never able t use USB for anything with this board. There are a lot of people with this problem. I have the latest BIOS for the board. The upshot of this is I will never by anything from Epox again
, which is too bad, but I just can't afford to have zero USB functionality for 120.00 board, so sorry. Epox performance has been DISMAL in rectifying this problem. Consider yourself warned. I am looking for another board now. That means I am either going to pay 2xs what I should have (for 2 boards, one dead) or I am going to get a les expensive board (which I dont' really want).
Consider yourself warned about this board. It's a tough thing to sort out. People like me telling you we got burned and however many happy customers on NewEgg.
in the end, it's your fault for not RMA'ing it. contact epox support.
have you messed with the bios settings? tried usb 1.1? do you have the service packs installed? install latest nforce drivers correctly? i would recommend not installing the firewall/active armor or the NAM.
i believe i got the board for 108 over a year ago and i haven't had any problems.
have you messed with the bios settings? tried usb 1.1? do you have the service packs installed? install latest nforce drivers correctly? i would recommend not installing the firewall/active armor or the NAM.
i believe i got the board for 108 over a year ago and i haven't had any problems.
Mem
Lifer
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You have a faulty board,should of got it replaced long time ago,no manufacturer regardless of brand can guarantee their boards will be in 100% working order once the owner opens it,that is why you have a warranty with the board.
I have had faulty AMD CPU ,Crucial ram etc... but I won't go bad mouthing them,reason being their products in general are very good and reliable ,I was just unlucky to get a faulty part just like you did,FYI that Epox board has no USB problems providing your board has latest BIOS update and is in 100% working condition,had mine almost a year now,rock solid and yes I'm still using and buying AMD CPUs and Crucial ram
.Just to note my Epox board is nearing a year old and still working flawlessly. I wish I could say the same for the slowly falling apart Antec SonataII case and chronically overheating MSI video card. Because it worked perfectly out of the box (once I figured out I needed to enable the Lan) I have not yet updated the bios or drivers.
Only weird thing was when the first MSI x800 vid card failed and I could not barebones test the new video card because the board would not post without the drives hooked up.
Only weird thing was when the first MSI x800 vid card failed and I could not barebones test the new video card because the board would not post without the drives hooked up.
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