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The Unofficial ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Board Thread

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WEll I guess I will just have to put up with it until the 680i mobo's go down in price and the kinks are ironed out of them. I waited a year before getting the nf4 based mobo because of the issues it had. I will do the same for the 680i. This board should tide me over even with the voltage jumping.
 
hey, i just updated to bios 0401.bin, cleared the cmos right after flash.. went in and set up the crucial to 4-4-4-12 2T and mem volts to 2.25, also the memory is in the black slots, and it booted right up!!!!! i thought that i was going to have a problem with it since it gave me trouble last time. i did update my nvidia chipset driver from the website before i flashed so that might have done the trick as well?? but in anycase i'm running the 401 bios now.
 
Test with bunch of applications ..... Mainly, I use Prime95 (run dual), Orthor, SuperPI (dual 32M) ... and others like: PCMark, 3DMark (01,03,05,06)....As long as no error (like reboot, frozen,..) ... then it's pretty good.

Cannot use TAT on this board since it is not using Intel Chipset.
 
Originally posted by: dlfcobra
earlier before i flashed to the 401 bios i got an error after about 4hrs of running ortho? didn't freeze or rebot...???
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Error is error --> not stable. No matter how long you run.
You should raise vcore just 1 notch then you'll be ok.
 
Originally posted by: Core2

You know, I was reading through the Memtest86 history and it doesn't show support for the newer Nvidia chipsets I wonder how reliable it is than. If someone knows let me know.


Edit: Try this instead you have to run dual instances of 853mb
Memtest 3.5 for windows
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ha ha now you tell me. Well I ran memtest86 v1.7 2 hours 5 passes no errors (yellow slots)

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I am probably wrong. No errors thats good. Right?[/quote]

You would think it would be good, however I've gotten the blue screen of death for the second time today while running BF2, and the computer just shut off by itself after idling for a couple hours and made the long beep that doesn't stop. I then try to hit the power switch to turn in back on but I have to unplug it then plug it back in to start. The 3 variables going in my head are Vista which I just installed, Memory (which I didn't have any issues until Vista), or the power supply (which is only 8 months old). Can't quite figure out what's going on.

Vista Problem report:
Although we know the problem is caused by a hardware component, the error report does not contain enough information to tell us the specific component. It is likely that the problem is being caused by one of the following computer components:

Random Access Memory (RAM)
System board
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Power supply

lol, that narrows it down
 
Originally posted by: someone
You know, I was reading through the Memtest86 history and it doesn't show support for the newer Nvidia chipsets I wonder how reliable it is than. If someone knows let me know.
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It's perfectly reliable. The same version will be reliable with future chipsets that haven't even been released. Why? Because a memory test is functionally a very simple thing. Write to memory, then verify the data.

Chipset supports enables advanced features of Memtest86, such as the ability to adjust your memory timings within the application.

On a side note, I set the NB to auto today and took a voltage reading. It was ~1.61v I recall, at my 408 fsb (although it's functionally 459 since my x9 cpu runs at x8). So I guess I'm undervolting my NB with my typical 1.393v bios selection. It also helps explain why at my current settings I can't even boot with the 1.208v setting.

Also ran 3dMark06 and scored 6412, no artifacts, stable system. But totally modded 7900GS 😉 Looks like most of the better scores on there were people running SLI 7x00's and 8800 setups.

 
Well I got mine all up and running. Haven't ran into any issues so far, and hopefully it stays that way.

Currently only running with 1GB of RAM as I'm buying them off a friend who hasn't yet got his new RAM, so he let me have half for now. Hopefully no errors arise with dual-channel.
 
Originally posted by: dlxmax
Q]It's perfectly reliable. The same version will be reliable with future chipsets that haven't even been released. Why? Because a memory test is functionally a very simple thing. Write to memory, then verify the data.

Chipset supports enables advanced features of Memtest86, such as the ability to adjust your memory timings within the application.

On a side note, I set the NB to auto today and took a voltage reading. It was ~1.61v I recall, at my 408 fsb (although it's functionally 459 since my x9 cpu runs at x8). So I guess I'm undervolting my NB with my typical 1.393v bios selection. It also helps explain why at my current settings I can't even boot with the 1.208v setting.

Also ran 3dMark06 and scored 6412, no artifacts, stable system. But totally modded 7900GS 😉 Looks like most of the better scores on there were people running SLI 7x00's and 8800 setups.
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Thanks dlxmax,
I know I can always count on you when there is a misinterpretation. I will remove that information as not to confuse anyone.

HRPretzel
Maybe you could do the same
 
I'm having trouble getting to grips with this overclocking malarkey. I'd like a moderate overclock on my setup and was wondering what's a stable moderate overclock. I am not after pushing the system to it's limit but something around the 3Ghz would be nice. Memory overclocking I am not too fussed with. Can someone suggest a FSB and multiplier that I should try that should work with no problems on stock cooling?

Cheers.
 
Originally posted by: dlfcobra
hey, i just updated to bios 0401.bin, cleared the cmos right after flash.. went in and set up the crucial to 4-4-4-12 2T and mem volts to 2.25, also the memory is in the black slots, and it booted right up!!!!! i thought that i was going to have a problem with it since it gave me trouble last time. i did update my nvidia chipset driver from the website before i flashed so that might have done the trick as well?? but in anycase i'm running the 401 bios now.
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It worked because your Cleared The Cmos after flashing and set the correct memory timings and voltages. Its so hard to get people to understand why that is so important. I guess they have to do it the hard way first. Spread the word. Updating the chipset driver will only help in windows not for booting problems. Good job! Now your an Official 0401 member
 
Hey, Ryan
Where have you been? We're still on for today's game, right? Whats the spread? How many points do I have to give you? I just ordered a six foot sub for us during the game. Do you want me to email you a picture of your half.
 
Originally posted by: DeadMan3000
I'm having trouble getting to grips with this overclocking malarkey. I'd like a moderate overclock on my setup and was wondering what's a stable moderate overclock. I am not after pushing the system to it's limit but something around the 3Ghz would be nice. Memory overclocking I am not too fussed with. Can someone suggest a FSB and multiplier that I should try that should work with no problems on stock cooling?

Cheers.
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What the heck did I put that Basic OC guide up for on page 92. For people like you. Come on take it easy on me today. We have the Super bowl coming. Today there will be no overclocking. Take a break. Just kidding work the 1500/800 area.
 
Originally posted by: jdrom17
Well I got mine all up and running. Haven't ran into any issues so far, and hopefully it stays that way.

Currently only running with 1GB of RAM as I'm buying them off a friend who hasn't yet got his new RAM, so he let me have half for now. Hopefully no errors arise with dual-channel.
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I want some accurate recorded temps from that new NB cooler. You better check out those Corsair XMS2 Dominator TWIN2X2048-6400C4D before you buy them.

DDR2 list they could be Promos. Check the version on the ram sticks to the list.
 
dlxmax
Do they sell kit that you can hard wire to monitor voltages. I would like to do something like that. I'm sure Radioshack has the parts. Looking for a digital read out that I can mount on the front of my case and that I can easily port to another computer ( de-solder)
 
Originally posted by: acivick
If you want to give me links to certain pages with a description of the link, I can try and post it on the first post. That way it'll at least make it a little easier to navigate.
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OK acivick, I think were ready. If you can link Page 92 on the front that would be great. Call it P5N-E SLI a Guide for Tips, Tricks and Basic Overclocking or something like that. Come up with a catchy phrase.

Thanks, Core2
 
Hey no probs. I'm just lazy. But I have it figured now. But I have a new problem. Heat. I don't know what I did but I was in the case yesterday trying to fix some SLI viddy card probs and driver crap. Now my temps under load at stock values are hitting 57c. The day before I was only hitting 46-47 under load. So where has this 10 degree raise in temperature come frome> I will have to check the heatsink anf fan is seat correcty and nothing is obscuring airflow. Such a drag. Gonna scrollback for that brand of CPU cooler now.
 
Originally posted by: DeadMan3000
Hey no probs. I'm just lazy. But I have it figured now. But I have a new problem. Heat. I don't know what I did but I was in the case yesterday trying to fix some SLI viddy card probs and driver crap. Now my temps under load at stock values are hitting 57c. The day before I was only hitting 46-47 under load. So where has this 10 degree raise in temperature come frome> I will have to check the heatsink anf fan is seat correcty and nothing is obscuring airflow. Such a drag. Gonna scrollback for that brand of CPU cooler now.
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Take the HSF off and re-apply some good paste MX-1 or AS5. You must have knocked it loose or it wasn't seated right. What cooler do you have. All that stuff should be in your sig. We can't help you if your lazy
 
Originally posted by: Core2
dlxmax
Do they sell kit that you can hard wire to monitor voltages. I would like to do something like that. I'm sure Radioshack has the parts. Looking for a digital read out that I can mount on the front of my case and that I can easily port to another computer ( de-solder)
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AFAIK that's not recommended as the leads can act as antennas, introducing noise in the system, decreasing stability.
 
just an update i went in and changed the NB to 1.39v, chipset to 1.35v, unlinked the FSB and raised to 1200, so currently running OC'ed to 2100MHz. Running orthos as i'm typing this. Now once i get my FSB to where i want it what are some good stepps to OC'ing my Ram??? thanks
 
Originally posted by: dlxmax
Originally posted by: Core2
dlxmax
Do they sell kit that you can hard wire to monitor voltages. I would like to do something like that. I'm sure Radioshack has the parts. Looking for a digital read out that I can mount on the front of my case and that I can easily port to another computer ( de-solder)
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AFAIK that's not recommended as the leads can act as antennas, introducing noise in the system, decreasing stability.
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Ah man, you took the joy right out of that idea. What do you do? Attach mini clips to your volt meter
 
Originally posted by: dlfcobra
just an update i went in and changed the NB to 1.39v, chipset to 1.35v, unlinked the FSB and raised to 1200, so currently running OC'ed to 2100MHz. Running orthos as i'm typing this. Now once i get my FSB to where i want it what are some good stepps to OC'ing my Ram??? thanks
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What speed is your ram at? At 1200FSB/800ram speed your ram is more overclocked than the FSB. 1600/800 would be 1:1 so you have a ways to go with the FSB
 
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