Originally posted by: SRoode
New Beta bios is up at ASUS site (1003.005)... Anyone try it yet? It may fix some issues.
thanks for that info!
Some oc'ng goin on w/ this board...take a peek...
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Originally posted by: SRoode
New Beta bios is up at ASUS site (1003.005)... Anyone try it yet? It may fix some issues.
Originally posted by: GuitarDaddy
Way to go Jdogg! Keep us informed!
What CPU do you have?
I've udated to the 1003.05 bios, and it seems to have fixed the "dropping DDR voltage at reboot" problem.
I can now boot and run Prime stable at
3200+ 308.2mhz x 8.5 = 2620mhz w/ram 201.5 2-2-3-5
I get the best aquamark and superpi scores this way
Aquamark3
GFX 8,457
CPU 11,633
Total 62,033
Screenshot
My limit still seems to be 2450 running 1:1, although I can get 2450 with ram running running 258mhz
2-3-3-8 (I get the best 3dmark05 scores this way) 3060 with 1 XFX 6600GT, second one on the way.
Originally posted by: glorfy
First thing - bios 1003.005 has a seperate PCI Lock option! Hurray! Set to either 33.33, auto or track CPU!!
Secondly, there's a problem with going past 290 on the fsb - clockgen reports it at 290+, but Aibooster and CPU-Z report it as 290! Need to do some benchmarks, but won't have time for a day or two, so if anyone can shed any light on it, I'd be greatful
Next, I have been able to run the memory at 285 1:1, not particularly stable, or with good timings, as I'm using hynix memory not samsung tccd. I expect some great results for those of you with tccd memory. I suspect when asus get us some decent vcore in a bios revision there will be some fantastic results! (my max vcore on my winnie is 1.5 , set to 1.635 in bios)
Originally posted by: bap4201
yes plus more selections ram. I've flashed to it. Seems good so far.
Originally posted by: TomsonMan
Have one question:
Buying a new system with Asus A8N SLI, and was wondering, is it ok to buy 4 x 512Mb ram? Should that work with no problems, or should I consider buying 2 x 1024Mb, althought it is more expensive?
TNX!
Originally posted by: dworley
I have found this thread to be extremely informative and inspired me to choose some of the same components for my SLI RIG. (I was fortuanate to purchase 2 BFG 6800GT OC PCI-E's from chumbo @MSRP and then scored an A8N-SLI from Zip Zoom FLY after forum members posted availability of these items!)
After expecting a few hiccups dealing with this bleading edge technology, my system has exceeded my expectations and has been rock solid in all of my games. I have installed and played for several hours through Far Cry, HL2, Doom3, CS Source, BFV, CODUO and UT2004 with absolutely no problems and max settings at 1600x1200 - pure gaming bliss!
The only issue that I encountered was that I had to switch out my Dell 2005FPW for a 2001FP since SLI would not work properly with Wide Screen resolutions in games. (Driver issue?)
I am able to score a 3dmark 05 score of 8697 with everything at stock settings (no overclocking) using the 66.93 drivers.
I am a little gun shy about overclocking for now as I want to just kick back and enjoy the system for a few weeks and make sure it continues to be 100% stable while transferring over the rest of my games, apps, etc. from my Custom watercooled Shuttle SB75G2.
SLI RIG Picture
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SLI RIG:
Thermaltake Tsunami Dream Case
Thermaltake Big Water cooling kit
ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe
OCZ 520W Modstream PSU
AMD Athalon 64 FX-55
1gb Corsair XMS 3200XL 2x512
BFG 6800GT OC PCI-E (2xSLI)
Arctic Cooling NV5 Silencers (2)
160GB SATA Samsung Spinpoint Drive
USB Sony CDRW/DVD
Originally posted by: BigHurt
Now is it worth the extra money to get the antec true550 with the 24pin connector, or just stay with the 20 pin adapter?
ZZF 24-pin $113
ZZF 20-pin $99
Thanks.
Originally posted by: figfiddle
I have a question about flashing the bios. Are you guys using the Windows utility or a floppy? I want to flash mine but need the best option. Just completed my rig today and seems to be running stable after a second Windows install. I lost the first one after I installed CA EZArmor. The computer kept restarting in an endless loop.
Originally posted by: BigHurt
Now is it worth the extra money to get the antec true550 with the 24pin connector, or just stay with the 20 pin adapter?
ZZF 24-pin $113
ZZF 20-pin $99
Thanks.