The Unofficial ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Board Thread

[Tuvoc]

Originally posted by: CikaNovo
Thank you Tuvoc. I'm about to buy another 2 sticks of the same ram I already have,and I'm not interested in anything more than stock speed for ram so it might work after all.One more thing,as of today when i go to bios it takes couple of strokes to the keys to make them respond.In windows everything is ok.Btw. keyboard is usb.I suspect usb problems.Yes,and many thanks to Core2

My RAM isn't on the QVL list, although I can't be sure as I don't know what actual memory chips are on it. Apparently Geil have used 2 or 3 different ones for this memory

You stand a good chance of it working - just set the memory speed back to 533 and 2T before you fit the 2 extra modules, so you stand a good chance of it booting up initially. Then increase it. I've never tried 1T with 4 sticks, I just assume it won't work.....

 

[sbinh]

Trying to upgrade bios from 0401 to 0505 .. guess what .......


Asuck P5N-E SLI BIOS version 0505 ... freaking piece of sh****t

Screen shot for error

Don't know what the f***k Ass-suck programmers are doing .....

I am trying to upgrade the BIOS not DOWNGRADE .....

 

[ElAguila]

I would not use that bios. I have seen reports that it locks the cpu multiplier.

 

[Tuvoc]

Originally posted by: ElAguila
I would not use that bios. I have seen reports that it locks the cpu multiplier.

It doesn't on mine.

This BIOS has only just become available in the last 24 hrs officially from their WEB SITE
I know some people got it earlier, maybe the earlier one wasn't quite final

As long as sbinh got it from the web site link, it should be fine.... but you never know. With a new BIOS it always pays to wait a few days for any reported problems - although I didn't !
I flashed from 0307 to 0505 so didn't get the problem he mentions. I had never updated to 0401.

 

[ElAguila]

It is nice to know that they got that issue fixed. I know the earlier versions had the lock. Do you know if it changed the memory strap any?

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: sbinh
Trying to upgrade bios from 0401 to 0505 .. guess what .......


Asuck P5N-E SLI BIOS version 0505 ... freaking piece of sh****t

Screen shot for error

Don't know what the f***k Ass-suck programmers are doing .....

I am trying to upgrade the BIOS not DOWNGRADE .....

sbinh,
It's only a downgraded ROM file if you try to upgrade from 0401. From 0202 or 0307 it's an upgrade. Use awdflash.exe instead of EzFash to flash that bios. Try it, you can always upgraded back to 0401 lol Stay cool you know how this stuff works.

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: TriBeCa
HEEEEEELP.

I got some mild OC's earlier, but lost them because at some point I lost the OC profiles. Was trying to get them back, and had to fight to get my RAM under control again (I've been at 2T the whole time).

I got it looking stable at stock speeds, and tried a simple overclock. 300 x 8 for 2.4MHz (set to 1200 in the BIOS). I got to windows, started orthos, and the system hung just before the 2 minute mark. I forced a reboot, tried to get into the CMOS, and it crashed while loading. Shut off the PSU, tried again--this time, where I would normally get a system beep, I get a prolonged beep until I shut the PSU down again.

Reset the BIOS with battery and jumper...same thing. And again. And again. Tried each RAM chip separately, and in different slots. Nothing.

Absolutely NOTHING else changed...WTF is going on, and how do I get back to the bios???

Reset the BIOS with battery and jumper for ten min or longer. Make sure the plug is pulled. Put one stick of ram in the yellow or black slot furthest from the CPU. Run Memtest86 ver 1.7 and check your ram for errors.

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: Rawjhaw
Not sure it's a P5N-E issue - please help if you can...

I just received a custom-config'd system I bought from an online white-box PC builder. I immediately installed and ran 3DMark06 a few times, but that's the only stability testing i've done thus far. I then loaded up CPU-Z for some stats... and I don't quite know how to make sense of my memory timings. Under the Memory tab, i'm showing:

CAS# Latency: 5 clocks
RAS# to CAS#: 5 clocks
RAS# Precharge: 5 clocks
Cycle Time (TRAS): 31 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (TRC): 22 clocks

if I recall, my SPD tab shows: 266mhz - 4-4-4-12 2T // 400mhz - 5-5-5-15 2T

My P5N-E is set to ALL Auto settings out of the box and I haven't changed anything. Not sure how to report various voltage readings to you at the moment... but in general, how concerned should I be that my tRAS says 31?

I've shyed away from trying memtest mainly because the instructions on how to use it looked a little bit out of my newb comfort zone... : / system seems to be running stable (3DMark06 runs well so far), but would appreciate any insight I can get here...

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Asus P5N-E 650i
e6600 C2D (not OCd)
GeIL 2 X 1GB DDR2-800 PC2-6400
Ultra XVS 700W
eVGA 8800 GTS 320mb
NZXT Zero
XP Pro

It's fine the way it is. You can set it to manufactures spec's if you want 5-5-5-15 2T the rest Auto

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: Tuvoc

Originally posted by: ElAguila
I would not use that bios. I have seen reports that it locks the cpu multiplier.

It doesn't on mine.

This BIOS has only just become available in the last 24 hrs officially from their WEB SITE
I know some people got it earlier, maybe the earlier one wasn't quite final

As long as sbinh got it from the web site link, it should be fine.... but you never know. With a new BIOS it always pays to wait a few days for any reported problems - although I didn't !
I flashed from 0307 to 0505 so didn't get the problem he mentions. I had never updated to 0401.

Thanks for the update. I believe your right and they did drop it from the site for repairs. We'll have to wait for a few more to report to confirm that. Who's going to try it and report back?? sbinh? Just don't get mad. OK

 

[TriBeCa]

Thanks Core2.

I was working on this with someone on another forum as well, tried some things and came to a conclusion.

I tried the BIOS reset you suggested, but still couldn't get a post. I played with the RAM and discovered that I could get it to post in slots 1 or 2, but not 3 or 4. No amount of resetting the BIOS, or combination of auto or manual RAM settings in the bios, would get RAM to take in slots 3 or 4. My conclusion: channel two got killed on the mobo.

So I've RMA'd the motherboard, and I'm returning my two 1GB sticks of OCZ PC2 6400 platinum rev. 2 (which is not supported on this board) for a pair of 1GB Corsair PC2 6400 sticks (which are supported, but expensive!!). Everything arrives tommorow.

 

[Skajohyros]

PLease help!
i can't get past 1200 fsb, at 1250 fsb I need vcore1.49, NB 1.56. it boots into windows but is totally unstable.
Asus probe readings: CPU 35 degrees idle, MB 36-38 degrees

Would love some advice.


FRUSTRATED

 

[Edd209]

Any thoughts...

Recomendations on Mem please , Im packing an E6600 , Stock 8800GTX ( I've been saving my Penny's or dime's if you like )

Seasonic S12-600 PSU ( Maybe... )

Just very unsure on memory and PSU, looking at doing some mild OCing.....

 

[sbinh]

Originally posted by: Core2

sbinh,
It's only a downgraded ROM file if you try to upgrade from 0401. From 0202 or 0307 it's an upgrade. Use awdflash.exe instead of EzFash to flash that bios. Try it, you can always upgraded back to 0401 lol Stay cool you know how this stuff works.

If it is a downgraded ROM file, they need to specify so.

Newer version supposed to contain everything in ealier version + new change(s) .... and users need to UPGRADE (not downgrade) to newer version.

Dude, this pissed me off last night ... If new bios can be upgraded by using awdflash, why wouldn't be done with EZFlash? That's bother me ... .. don't you think?

 

[Tuvoc]

If it is a downgraded ROM file, they need to specify so.

Newer version supposed to contain everything in ealier version + new change(s) .... and users need to UPGRADE (not downgrade) to newer version.

Dude, this pissed me off last night ... If new bios can be upgraded by using awdflash, why wouldn't be done with EZFlash? That's bother me ... .. don't you think?

No, it is not acceptable. ASUS have generally been one of my preferred motherboard brands, but the last couple I've got have had issues

This board - very picky on RAM, presumably a BIOS issue ? Or is it the nvidia chipset itself ? Otherwise no complaints though

My other machine is an ASUS K8N-DL with two dual core Opterons in it. I had to RMA the first board, because a simple memory settings change rendered the board totally unbootable, confirmed by the supplier. When I got the second board I left them all at stock.... But again this board/BIOS does not like the particular Corsair RAM that I have, confirmed by a couple of other users. But if you leave the settings at stock, it's fine. However I am now running a good overclock on that board

Of course many motherboard manufacturers have had memory compatibility issues, and ASUS is not alone on this. So on reflection they're still one of the best choices you can make in terms of manufacturers.

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: Skajohyros
PLease help!
i can't get past 1200 fsb, at 1250 fsb I need vcore1.49, NB 1.56. it boots into windows but is totally unstable.
Asus probe readings: CPU 35 degrees idle, MB 36-38 degrees

Would love some advice.


FRUSTRATED

Try 1333/800 Auto Vcore, Auto NB Look back a few pages I just went through this with another E4300. There must be a FSB or Memory hole at 1200

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: Edd209
Any thoughts...

Recomendations on Mem please , Im packing an E6600 , Stock 8800GTX ( I've been saving my Penny's or dime's if you like )

Seasonic S12-600 PSU ( Maybe... )

Just very unsure on memory and PSU, looking at doing some mild OCing.....

Super Talent PC6400 4-4-3-8
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820609026

Crucial Ballistix PC6400 4-4-4-12
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146565

Patriot Extreme Performance 6400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220144


Corsair XMS2 (2x 1GB) PC6400 800mhz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590

Corsair suggested: (PDF)
http://corsairmemory.com/corsair/products/specs/CM2X1024-6400.pdf



All work good. Super Talents are the best bang for the buck. Crucial's are Micron memory so you can't go wrong with those. The Patriot's have been right up there with the Super Talents and the Crucial's. The Corsair are good too and they are rated to run 5-5-5-15 1T at 1.9v

The ones in my sig work great too if money is not a problem

 

[imported_KG]

As of today I have a Noctua NC-U6 on both my North & South bridges

KG

UPDATE
*******
Taken in isolation, I now realise that this post looks a little weird - I should have quoted the original post which asked for info on cooling used on bridges.

Whilst I'm here - I've left my set-up as bog-standard for the first few weeks of its life, waiting for things to settle down.

My core 0 and core 1 temps (40/41) still look a little "high" when compared to the CPU (32) and Mobo (31) temps (I've seen postings with higher Mobo/CPU temps but much lower core values).

Does this mean my cpu cooler needs re-pasting / re-seating?

Thankz
KG

 

[Skajohyros]

thanks mate,it was stupid of me, after my original post i went back and read your advce to moab. tried 1333/800, so far so good.

cpu at 34 degrees and mb at 39, is this too high?

 

[TriBeCa]

Those temps are fantastic, though I assume they're idling temps. Try running orthos for a few hours and see how high they get?

 

[dlxmax]

Originally posted by: Skajohyros
thanks mate,it was stupid of me, after my original post i went back and read your advce to moab. tried 1333/800, so far so good.

cpu at 34 degrees and mb at 39, is this too high?

Your temps are fine, though the mobo temp is higher than average here. Perhaps if you removed some of the slot covers on the back of your case it would go down.

But what do you mean "cpu at 34"? Core temp?

Anyway, there's a new version of the Core Temp software that correctly reports the E4300 core temps. Get it here: http://www.thecoolest.zerobrains.com/CoreTemp/CoreTemp.zip

SpeedFan should subsequently be updated soon enough too since the author uses the Core Temp code. Until then add 15C to the core temps, or fix the configuration to do it for you.

 

[imported_KG]

TriBeCa

Two hours+ of running Orthos and Speedfan v 4.32 reports the following:
CPU 35C
Core 0 45C
Core 1 43C
Mobo 32C
System Drive 28C
Data 1 Drive 29C
Data 2 Drive 29C

Image

NB Case fans on highest level

UPDATE
*******
Time to clock 'n' Roll
Page 92 here we come!

 

[D3xx]

I'm using a pair of 1gb OCZ Platinum XTC pc6400 on the p5n-e. Running at 2.1V they manage 440MHz 4-4-4-12. Using the 7X multi on my CPU gives me 3080MHz.
When i change multipliers to maximize my e6400 speed, the best i can get is 3300MHz (472x7) @ 1.45V.

Of the few bios available for this board, which do you think is best?

 

[TriBeCa]

0505 got pulled off their site again, so I'd leave that alone for now. I can't claim to have had luck with any so far, so I can't help you otherwise.

 

[Tuvoc]

Originally posted by: TriBeCa
0505 got pulled off their site again, so I'd leave that alone for now. I can't claim to have had luck with any so far, so I can't help you otherwise.

That really pisses me off, since I just flashed my machine with it yesterday after it became officially available. Oh well

 

[Tuvoc]

Originally posted by: Tuvoc

Originally posted by: TriBeCa
0505 got pulled off their site again, so I'd leave that alone for now. I can't claim to have had luck with any so far, so I can't help you otherwise.

That really pisses me off, since I just flashed my machine with it yesterday after it became officially available. Oh well

However if a subsequent BIOS update fixes the problem where 4 x 1GB sticks won't run at 800, then they are forgiven