*** Official ASUS M2N-E Thread ***

[Taskmaster]

I am having an issue and was looking for some input.

Here is my current system:

CPU:AMD Athlon64 X2 4600
Motherboard: Asus M2N-E SLI
RAM: OCZ 2GB, PC2-6400 Vista Dual
Video Card: Asus EN 7600GT
Hard Drive: WD 160GB Sata
Case: Antec Sonata III

With the OCZ rebate deal going on, I added 2GB's of OCZ PC2-6400 XTC Gold, to the 2GB's of Vista Dual for a total of 4GB's.

The problem I am having is that I am getting blue screens or reboots when I play any games. The video drivers are up to date and I had no issue until I added the extra ram.

I realize that the OCZ ram is unsupported, but once I set the ram voltage to 1.95v it works fine. Each 2GB set works fine separately, but not together.

I have been on the OCZ forum and they advised "Try running 5-6-6 timings with all 4 sticks", but I have no idea on how to do that and the manual did not help and OCZ has not yet replied back.

Anyone know how "Try running 5-6-6 timings with all 4 sticks".

 

[error8]

There is an option in the bios of the motherboard where you can manually set the timmings of the ram modules. It is not difficult, just search the bios and you will find it. It is normally set on auto and you have to set it manually at 5-6-6-18. But I don't think it will work, those modules require something like 2.0-2.1 volts to function properly and this cursed board workes at only 1,95.

 

[SeeManRun]

I have the same RAM. Lower the speed to DDR 667 or lower and try that. Should work at 1.95 volts at a lower speed.

Originally posted by: Taskmaster
I am having an issue and was looking for some input.

Here is my current system:

CPU:AMD Athlon64 X2 4600
Motherboard: Asus M2N-E SLI
RAM: OCZ 2GB, PC2-6400 Vista Dual
Video Card: Asus EN 7600GT
Hard Drive: WD 160GB Sata
Case: Antec Sonata III

With the OCZ rebate deal going on, I added 2GB's of OCZ PC2-6400 XTC Gold, to the 2GB's of Vista Dual for a total of 4GB's.

The problem I am having is that I am getting blue screens or reboots when I play any games. The video drivers are up to date and I had no issue until I added the extra ram.

I realize that the OCZ ram is unsupported, but once I set the ram voltage to 1.95v it works fine. Each 2GB set works fine separately, but not together.

I have been on the OCZ forum and they advised "Try running 5-6-6 timings with all 4 sticks", but I have no idea on how to do that and the manual did not help and OCZ has not yet replied back.

Anyone know how "Try running 5-6-6 timings with all 4 sticks".

 

[Taskmaster]

Thanks I was able to try the settings OCZ suggested. I will try setting it to 667 and see if that helps any.

 

[geokilla]

Does anyone have a problem with not being able to use EZ Flash 2 to update their BIOS? When I try flashing it via EZ Flash, EZ Flash can't seem to find the BIOS file, whether I put in in C or D drive.

 

[johnno]

Same here. I have to Flash in Windows. (no floppy)

 

[kylleron]

Originally posted by: SeeManRunNo more ASUS boards for me.

I don't know, i like Asus, i never had any real problem.

I guess that this low cost motherboard is the problem, it's not designed for the enthusiast world, so the OC capability and tweaking around is limited.

If you search the web for reviews on the Crosshair or M2N32-SLI you will notice that they are pretty good, lot's of features, especially for those that like to OC their systems.

Next time i might or not get an Asus, but i'm definitely not getting an budget motherboard.

 

[SeeManRun]

Well, this board is not designed for the ultimate tweaker. However, the limited voltages compared to the SLI version seem intentional. I don't want SLI, because I think 2 graphics cards is a waste, so why should I sacrifice in all other facects of the board as well? Its all moot, doesn't seem like too many other boards have the features that ASUS does. Want to switch to Intel soon since the Phenom is so terrible, so problem might be solved anyway.

Originally posted by: kylleron

Originally posted by: SeeManRunNo more ASUS boards for me.

I don't know, i like Asus, i never had any real problem.

I guess that this low cost motherboard is the problem, it's not designed for the enthusiast world, so the OC capability and tweaking around is limited.

If you search the web for reviews on the Crosshair or M2N32-SLI you will notice that they are pretty good, lot's of features, especially for those that like to OC their systems.

Next time i might or not get an Asus, but i'm definitely not getting an budget motherboard.

 

[kylleron]

That's true, for a long time now i only use amd processors, everything was right until they start to loose so much ground for Intel, and everything sunk even more with the release of Phenom, i must say i'm realy disappointed.

Maybe in a few months with newer Phenom's and higher clocks amd can compete with intel processor's.

But for now, my next rig will use an C2D.

 

[el kano]

Apparently there have been quite a few problems with the 8800gts. You're certainly not the first person to complain about it not posting..

I have had problems with the ASUS BIOS update used in windows, it couldn't verify (after it had been written) and when I rebooted it would shut down before posting. I couldn't use a USB flash, Floppy or the CD to boot from since the computer didn't stay on long enough. In the end I had to send away for another bios chip ($30) and hotflash my old one from that. At least now I have a spare bios chip so if this happens again I'll have a backup.

So you know, I did try and use the windows update again, with the same result. Think I'll stick with AWDFlash from now on..

 

[SeeManRun]

My board will not boot into any OS with the 1202 bios and 4 dimms of memory. I have 4x1gb memory (all the exact same kind and speed of RAM) and it will not boot into Vista. Remove 2 dimms, and presto it works fine. Anyone else?

 

[Kenwvt]

**only front panel analog audio works, rear doesn't work. **

I'm on the latest beta drivers, anyone have an idea how to fix ? Someone on another board mentioned turning on "auto-sensing" in the Soundmax software but I don't see that option anywhere ? Any ideas ?

Thanks,

Ken

 

[imported_inspire]

Originally posted by: kylleron
Hey guys,

One question about my problem, do you guys think that maybe i'm facing an compatibility issue? Here are my specs.

Athlon 64 3200+
2x Kingston KVR533D2N4/512
M2N-E
XFX 8800 GTS Fatal1ty

My problem is that randomly in games my computer freezes, my screen goes black, yellow, green, blue, pink ... the sound enter in a loop and i need to turn it off and on, because reset doesn't work.

I'm not so sure this helps, and you've probably already found your answer, but reset buttons (soft reboots) didn't work right until the fifth BIOS revision for this board. You might try updating your BIOS.

 

[imported_inspire]

Originally posted by: SeeManRun
Well, this board is not designed for the ultimate tweaker. However, the limited voltages compared to the SLI version seem intentional. I don't want SLI, because I think 2 graphics cards is a waste, so why should I sacrifice in all other facects of the board as well? Its all moot, doesn't seem like too many other boards have the features that ASUS does. Want to switch to Intel soon since the Phenom is so terrible, so problem might be solved anyway.

Originally posted by: kylleron

Originally posted by: SeeManRunNo more ASUS boards for me.

I don't know, i like Asus, i never had any real problem.

I guess that this low cost motherboard is the problem, it's not designed for the enthusiast world, so the OC capability and tweaking around is limited.

If you search the web for reviews on the Crosshair or M2N32-SLI you will notice that they are pretty good, lot's of features, especially for those that like to OC their systems.

Next time i might or not get an Asus, but i'm definitely not getting an budget motherboard.

The worst part is that the M2N-E was originally advertised on Asus's main Website as having a 2.50v max vDIMM.

 

[kylleron]

Originally posted by: inspire
I'm not so sure this helps, and you've probably already found your answer, but reset buttons (soft reboots) didn't work right until the fifth BIOS revision for this board. You might try updating your BIOS.

Actually the problem was with my video card, i changed for a new one, and since then my computer is smooth.

But, i have a brand new problem, maybe some one here can help me. It's really strange.

Since January 1st my pc is really weird none of the USB ports are working, sometime i can get them to work, but is a matter of turning the pc off and on and they stop responding again. Now the trick part, the internal clock of the computer simply stops in time, if i set the time now, and turn the computer off, when i turn it back on the time will be set in the time i turned it off. Like, it's 2 a.m. then i turn my computer off, let's say i wake up at 11 a.m. and need to use the pc, the clock will be set to 2 a.m.

Any ideas?!

Regards

 

[johnno]

Maybe you need a new cmos battery, or reseat the current one.

 

[kylleron]

But would the cmos battery screw with the usb ports?!

 

[darkt123]

Ive been following this thread up and i doubt anyone is going to read this... but i have found a stable <-- yes folks a stable overclocking state... with the ASUS M2N board.. not M2N-E not M2N-SLI or any of that just a plain ol m2n board which btw has less voltage settings than the E does... so in my book at least i consider it a feat and im going to post my findings because i too have gone on a crazy wild and whacky trip with this acursed board... so here goes hardware first:


Processor --> AMD athlon 64 x2 4200+ Socket AM2 (940) 2200MHZ
Motherboard -->ASUSTek Computer INC. M2N: Chipset: nvidia mcp61: BIOS ver. 0804
Ram--->2GB 1x1024 G.Skill PC2-6400 800 MHZ 5-5-5-15
GPU---> EVGA Geforce 7600 GT KO
Hard Drive ---> WD 80 GB 7200 RPM IDE (<-- god this thing is ancient)

and now for the final piece that may or may not matter... the number that this beast (enter sarcasm) was overclocked at:

Processor--->Core Speed: 2564.1 MHZ
Multiplier: x11.0
Bus Speed: 233.1 MHZ
HT Link: 932.4 MHZ (4x)
Motherboard---> (slight overclocking on the PCI-E part. half curiousity, half superstition, half good luck, half read on some forum post eons ago) 2,525MHZ (2,500MHZ normal)
Ram--->Memory bus freq: 932MHZ
Timings: (CAS): 4.0
(RAS to CAS): 4
(RAS precharge): 4
(Cycle Time): 12
(Bank Cycle Time): 26
(Command Rate): 2T
GPU---> No change seeing as how the GT KO is already overclocked and it hates being touched in any way other than normal.


Some other notes: i can move up the bus speed one more MHZ up and still get it stable but thats kinda touching the limits of the MHZ available on the G.Skill and (having corrupted another pair of modules) i dont feel like messing with it. Also a divider is being used on the memory as well but i believe i can take that off for the 1:1 ratio... right now its at CPU/6 ...soo .. kinda high but it hasnt given me any instability or any noticeable performance drop as far as i can c. Once the bus speed starts pushing 235 or 236 i start to notice the need for the voltages which as we all know isn't going to happen. if anyone else in here can think of another way to push this system or some recommendations please by all means let me know. i was thinking of dropping the multiplier down to 10 to increase the ram but in the past dropping the multiplier has yielded nothing but instability hence why its at 11... (touchy motherboard ftl) .. i know this little windsor can give so much more power (possibly 2.75ghz or higher) but i just believe its being held back. the ram as well might push a little more but i dont know by how much. either way.. there you have it.. feel free to burn, rep, discuss my errors/achievements.. im open to any kind of criticism... anyways.. you guys have been a help (the first 10 pages) keep up the good work!

P.S: with this rig and with the omega nvidia drivers ( the new ones that are out ) i am able to run gears of war on 1600x960 with everything maxed (shadows on medium) perfectly fine as well as bioshock with everything maxed (including shadows) at 1600x960 (on a 24 inch monitor) and elder scrolls IV oblivion on 1900x1200 with everything maxed

 

[kylleron]

Originally posted by: johnno
Maybe you need a new cmos battery, or reseat the current one.

LOL! You were right. I knew that the cmos battery would fix the clock, but i never would imagine, that would also fix my usb problem.

Once again, thanks for the help you guys.

 

[kipliq]

My computer is on the older side and it?s started to give me problems. I reinstalled windows on my M2N-E and a few times now. Once I install the sound drivers, anything that has a sound would lag my system. And the sound would come out distorted( slow). I figure it must be the motherboard so can someone recommend me a cheap good board. I don?t overclock and will never.

 

[mankeluvsit]

Hey this is my first post!
Anyways, After a clean, fresh start, ive had this mobo for about 6 months or so even longer, and my startup will hang at the bios, then after like 5 minutes there it will hang at a blank screen with a blinking " _ ", after that, windows xp will start. can someone help me =]
my aim is mankeluvsit if you want to help me ther
please this didnt start till today

 

[mankeluvsit]

nyone?

 

[johnno]

Have you updated the bios? Make sure all drivers are installed eg mobo/chipset drivers etc.

 

[andrew2914]

Hi everyone,

I'm building a computer for a friend and these are the parts:

-AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (65W) Dual-Core Socket AM2, 2.6GHz, 512KB x2 L2 Cache, 2000MHz HT, 65nm
-Asus M2N-E Socket AM2 =P
-XFX GeForce 8600GT XXX Edition
-ULTRA IEEE 1394 Firewire PCI Adapter 3-port
-A-Data DDR2 800 240pin 2GB Dual Channel Kit
-Western Digital Caviar (WD5000AAKS) 500GB SATAII 7200RPM 16MB Buffer (OEM)
-Pioneer DVR-212D SATAII
-ANTEC Sonata III case with Earthwatts 500w PSU

My dilema is...
The computer simply does not power up. I've tested the PSU on another computer and it works. Everything is installed and properly connected, grounded myself before touching anything. The only thing is the onboard standby power LED light is constantly flashing when the computer is plugged in. Otherwise when I hit the power switch nothing happens. Could this be a motherboard problem not being compatible with the A-Data RAM? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. =)

-Andrew

 

[IT Professional Ant]

I would say you are being rather vague about the ram.. This board is very fussy about ram.. You have to look at voltages on ram for this board before buying it.. Find out the Voltage on the ram.. you can only go 1.80 1.85 1.90 1.95 and if you are lucky you might get some that is rated 2.0 volts to fun at 1.95..

My advice is give it a good looking over..

I would troubleshoot each peice of hardware individually in another machine I know works properly.. if you have access to one of course..

one part could be sinking your ship..