Asus a8n-e..

[werty316]

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 for a split second before rebooting? This way I can know what exactly the problem is,... sort of.

 

[iRONic]

Originally posted by: werty316
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 for a split second before rebooting? This way I can know what exactly the problem is,... sort of.

In Win XP Pro:
Control Panel>System>Advanced>Startup and Recovery>Settings>System failure Untick the "Automatically restart" box.

 

[werty316]

Originally posted by: iRONic
In Win XP Pro:
Control Panel>System>Advanced>Startup and Recovery>Settings>System failure Untick the "Automatically restart" box.

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

 

[richardjones]

I'm having similar problems to the drive problems being reported here.

I have BIOS flashed to 1010, but I also saw this behaviour under 1008. I have two SATA-II drives, not RAIDed (and I don't WANT them RAIDed as I dual-boot into Linux).

I see a few symptoms:

1. Sometimes during POST my first drive isn't detected but the second is (reliably)
2. The system *used* to then boot off of the first drive, sometimes. These days it doesn't at all. Installation of 1010 was an attempt to resolve the "sometimes" booting, which has since turned into "never". I can't be sure they're related. Going back to 1008 for a little while didn't seem to fix things.
3. Sometimes when booting into XP (usually first boot) the boot-up freezes before the first progress screen (with the green throbber) comes up.

I can reliably boot up - assuming my primary is detected - using the Boot Menu and selecting the first drive.

 

[aaronck]

Sorry if this has been covered, I read quite a few pages worth and didn't see my exact problem.

I recently bought this MB, along with a Maxtor 300gig Sata2 drive, and a 3700 AMD chip, and a Antec 450 watt power supply, and trying to install XP pro SP2.

My issue is after formatting the drive using the XP2 disk, instead of going back into the setup screen, I get stuck at the Windows splash screen with the blue status bar going and going and going.....I've used different windows disks, the case is fine, I had a different MSI board in there for a few months, I've done it all but flash to rev 1010 from 1008 ( I have no floppy drive)
Is it likely a SATA issue, compatibility issue(maxtor drive)
Thanks in Advance....

 

[werty316]

Originally posted by: aaronck
Sorry if this has been covered, I read quite a few pages worth and didn't see my exact problem.

I recently bought this monitor, along with a Maxtor 300gig Sata2 drive, and a 3700 AMD chip, and a Antec 450 watt power supply, and trying to install XP pro SP2.

My issue is after formatting the drive using the XP2 disk, instead of going back into the setup screen, I get stuck at the Windows splash screen with the blue status bar going and going and going.....I've used different windows disks, the case is fine, I had a different MSI board in there for a few months, I've done it all but flash to rev 1010 from 1008 ( I have no floppy drive)
Is it likely a SATA issue, compatibility issue(maxtor drive)
Thanks in Advance....

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.

 

[aaronck]

Thanks for the reply, but I cannot even install Windows to get to the control panel. After I format the drive, I cannot get to the next Windows install screen to enter my serial# and complete the setup

 

[agathodaimon]

Question... I'm considering buying a Thermalright XP-90 Heatsink for my Athlon... Do I need to remove the motherboard from the case to mount it on the A8N-E?
If I do, I'll probably reconsider my choice... I would really like to avoid taking this board out a third time since originally installing it. heh

FYI, I want QUIET. No noise at all... So if you have any recommendations, let me know.

Also, but the unchecking Command Queuing fixed my boot hang issue.

 

[akh270]

You might be able to do it with out ripping out the MOBO. You gotta take the plastic frame thingy ( can't remember what its actually called) out that your current HSF is installed to and replace it with the one that comes with the unit. I had to Unscrew the screws that hold down the frame thing when I installed my Zalman CNPS9500 (which is awesome by the way) and was able to do that with out ripping out the MOBO. So yeah you should be able to do it.

 

[hepcat06]

Edit: Never mind, I am an idiot.

 

[Jorakal]

Originally posted by: aaronck

My issue is after formatting the drive using the XP2 disk, instead of going back into the setup screen, I get stuck at the Windows splash screen with the blue status bar going and going and going

Since you are using one hard drive, did you disable raid in the BIOS?
Are you loading the Nvidia disk drivers by pressing F6 at the beginning of the install?
How are you partitioning and formatting the drive?
You say XP2. Does that mean Windows XP svc pack 2?

 

[imported_Filth]

I have A8N-E MB and i have a problem..... when I OC in bios my settings wont apply in windows except voltages an latency.... i noticed that for around 10sec. there is an OC value but after that its set to default (??)..... sistem is OCed with nTune, cause theres is no way of OCing it in bios except voltages and latency.... did someone have a simular problem... i have 1010 bios version installed......

my sistem is currenty OCed

A64 3200+ @ 2,3GHz / 1,45V
2GB DDR400 @ 450MHz 2,5-3-3-7 / 2,7V
with nTune

help....

 

[werty316]

Don't OC in the bios. Use ClockGen. Goto CPU-Z website and download the right version there.

http://www.cpuid.com/clockgen.php

 

[nimbuses]

Hello fellow owners of an A8N-E

I have a following problem with my MB. It seems that RTC Alarm doesn't work at all.
I have enabled RTC Alarm, set Date to 0 (everyday), and time to wanted time, but my
PC remains silent at the specified time. Does anyone has any experience with this feature?

You help is much appreciated

 

[Amaroque]

Just out of curiosity, do you have the 'RTC Resume' set to 'Enabled'? If that isn't set to enabled, any other entered values will be ignored.

BTW, welcome to the forums.

 

[nimbuses]

Hello Amaroque

Thanks for the welcome and reply. I can't remember that I've seen such an option in BIOS
(the current version that I am using is 1010, the MB came with 1008). Taken that into consideration,
it might be that this option is in its default state. Where could I find this option?

Here is a short description of my system:

Athlon 64, venice, 3200+
ASUS A8N-E
Geil Value Dual Channel DDR400 Kit 2x512MB(2.5-4-4-8)
ASUS N6600GT Extreme 128MB
PSU delivers 400W
Windows 2000. SP4

I must say that the system is stable (I haven't experienced any random reboots),
but I'am not using onboard LAN, in fact I have disabled it in BIOS, considering all
those apparent problems with nF4 Firewall and corrupted downloads etc that
various users report.

Best regards

 

[Amaroque]

Sorry, my wording wasn't exact. It says 'Power-On by RTC Alarm' Here is the APM configuration screen. Other than that setting, I can't think of anything you could be doing incorrectly.

 

[engagequadlaser]

I've recently put together a system with the a8n-e,

After a rather difficult time getting my isp to switch over the mac address so that the internet works on the new computer and getting windows installed and upgrading to service pack 2, I set a restore point and install the latest nforce 4 amd drivers from nvidia's site. After the reboot, suddenly my internet is no longer working. I figure maybe another mac address issue, but calling up my isp has them telling me they show me as connected. Sure enough, if I open the command prompt and ping various sites, I get a normal response. When I open outlook and try connecting to the isp's pop mail server, it correctly prompts me for a login and password. Hrm. Opening internet explorer just has it tell me it cannot open the site. Also if I try to change the address in the bar and hit enter, it tells me it "cannot find the search page".

On my current motherboard (msi k8n neo 2 platinum) I recall trying to update my nforce 2 drivers and running into a similar problem, suddenly I wasn't able to connect, and only a system restore fixed it. Interestingly, in this latest case a system restore was not able to fix the problem. I guess I'm just wondering if anyone has any idea what's going on, has had this happen to them before, or has any suggestions on what to do. Was debating if maybe it's just a problem with the onboard lan, and if buying an ethernet card would help resolve the issue finally. Thanks in advance for taking the time to help!

 

[EndGame]

First, cross posting to different forums is a big ole "no-no".....

Second, like the other thread says, unninstall nVidia firewall and if that's not it, what anti-virus are you running?

 

[neurosis666]

I just picked up an Asus A8N-E the other day, and am having a problem with the onboard NIC.

Problem - about 80% of the time, I can't load webpages. SSH sessions freeze when too much text scrolls by. It's not dropping packets, but I have no idea what it IS doing. It's just wrong. This was with a multitude of drivers, in both Linux (nvnet & forcedeth) and Windows. I did disable CRC Offload, to no avail.

So I disabled onboard NIC, installed my known-good trusty DFE530TX. Seemed to work great -- until I started downloading alot of stuff (demos, STEAM downloads, etc). Suddenly 'A network cable has been unplugged', and then instant reconnect. Tried a variety of cables.. Moved the card to different slots. Even went out and bought a new NIC (Linksys LNE100). Same problem. Everytime there's high traffic to/from the card, that error pops up.

Also getting windows bootup freezes.. I did disable command queuing, hoping that would help. Also freezes while navigating BIOS menu. Weird huh?

There are no temperature issues, everything is nice and cool.. memtest clean.. Powersupply should be sufficient.. No overclocking going on...

Is this a defect or what?

Details:
Asus A8N-E
Athlon64 3200+ Venice E3
1GB Kingston ValueRAM (heh)
Seasonic S12 500W PSU
MSI GF7800GT

 

[engagequadlaser]

Originally posted by: EndGame
First, cross posting to different forums is a big ole "no-no".....

Second, like the other thread says, unninstall nVidia firewall and if that's not it, what anti-virus are you running?

Apologies, was unaware and won't do it again.

No antivirus yet, fresh install of windows. As I mentioned in the other thread now (sorry again :x) I'm fairly sure I opted not to install the nvidia firewall, and just to double-check I tried uninstalling the ethernet drivers from the add/remove programs menu, but I'm thinking that might not have gotten rid of the firewall. Would you mind detailing the procedure exactly to me, if you're familiar?

 

[EndGame]

Originally posted by: engagequadlaser

Originally posted by: EndGame
First, cross posting to different forums is a big ole "no-no".....

Second, like the other thread says, unninstall nVidia firewall and if that's not it, what anti-virus are you running?

Apologies, was unaware and won't do it again.

No antivirus yet, fresh install of windows. As I mentioned in the other thread now (sorry again :x) I'm fairly sure I opted not to install the nvidia firewall, and just to double-check I tried uninstalling the ethernet drivers from the add/remove programs menu, but I'm thinking that might not have gotten rid of the firewall. Would you mind detailing the procedure exactly to me, if you're familiar?

Just uninstall all the nVidia drivers and try starting from scratch unless you're sure the firewall is not installed. In that case, you may have a bum Ethernet port......try a PCI NIC in that case.

 

[imported_vernsh]

Originally posted by: neurosis666
I just picked up an Asus A8N-E the other day, and am having a problem with the onboard NIC.

Problem - about 80% of the time, I can't load webpages. SSH sessions freeze when too much text scrolls by. It's not dropping packets, but I have no idea what it IS doing. It's just wrong. This was with a multitude of drivers, in both Linux (nvnet & forcedeth) and Windows. I did disable CRC Offload, to no avail.

So I disabled onboard NIC, installed my known-good trusty DFE530TX. Seemed to work great -- until I started downloading alot of stuff (demos, STEAM downloads, etc). Suddenly 'A network cable has been unplugged', and then instant reconnect. Tried a variety of cables.. Moved the card to different slots. Even went out and bought a new NIC (Linksys LNE100). Same problem. Everytime there's high traffic to/from the card, that error pops up.

Also getting windows bootup freezes.. I did disable command queuing, hoping that would help. Also freezes while navigating BIOS menu. Weird huh?

There are no temperature issues, everything is nice and cool.. memtest clean.. Powersupply should be sufficient.. No overclocking going on...

Is this a defect or what?

You have to take a further step if you're using 3rd party antivirus and/or firewall. Nvidia's NV4 has a (to me) nasty little program which runs by default called "active armor". My system went BSOD continuosly until I shut it down. Go to Nvidia Corp > Network Access Manager to disable it.

 

[walk2k]

I'm planning to buy an A8N-E to use with Athlon 64 X2 4200+
Will 350W PSU be enough?

A8N-E
AMD 64 X2 4400+
XFX Geforce 7800GT 256MB
1 HDD - Hitatchi 7K250 SATA
1 optical - NEC DVD-RW
1 80mm case fan, 3500rpm typical (heat sensing, 2500-5000rpm)

It's a good Antec 350W, and it's been running fine for a couple of years with a P4C-800 and P4 2.8Ghz and GF 6800GT (AGP).
I guess the AMD should use less power than the P4, but the 7800 might use more?

 

[akh270]

I would most definitely get an new PSU 350 probably won't cut it. a 7800 plus a dual core sucks up some power. I grabbed a Neo HE 500 from antec and that is working great. but if you have the money i would pick up a PC power and Colling PSu those things are awesome