The Unofficial ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Board Thread

[Core2]

Originally posted by: Genuine Imitation
Another update, I've managed to get my cpu up to 3.5 which is 1556fsb. Sad thing is that I hit the 1:1 mem divider and the ram is about 20mhz under stock. But 3.5 is about the max for this 6600 I think. It's taking 1.49 vcore to get it stable. With the droop it settles at around 1.41. I had to ramp the vcore pretty quick to reach 3.5 so I'll probably drop it to around 3.4 to 3.45 and lower the vcore for everyday speed. I'll try to get around to posting a OC screenie.

What are your guys' everyday vcore settings?

Next up, ballistix overclocking!

At 3448 that is in my sig I can get by with 1.32 but, then again I only need to type and surf the I net. I would say 1.35 would be Orthos stable. Did you try 1600/800 with a 9 multiplier?

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: Hackendorn

Hey Core2,

I bent the heatsink on the Freezer & trimmed the bottom left-hand side of the fan housing and it fits nicely. Now it blows the hot air out the back of my case instead up into my PS.
Plus, it dropped my temp from 43C to 34C using AS5. I ordered the MX-1 and will post how much lower it gets later. Once I am fine with the temperatures, then I can start overclocking. Thanks for the help![/quote]

They put to much MX-1 on the heatsink at the factory. I like to apply a good dab at the center of the chip and let it spread out a little. Those temps are good for now I would leave it alone until it starts to rise or lose it thermal qualities

 

[Nevets Drassel]

Originally posted by: Core2

Originally posted by: Nevets Drassel
OK Gonna need some help here Core2.

I finally relented and put the Ballistics into the computer. Problem is is that I don't really have a clue as to how to OC the memory on this puppy and the GEIL I was using would not let me OC it above 409 so I never worried about achieving 1:1, just the highest stable OC. This left the memory pretty much out of the process. Now that I have the Ballistics installed, I am in a whole new ballpark and need some advice.

This is where I am at right now:

Linked at 1700/850 for 3400 1:1 @1T
Memory is set to 5-5-5-15 1T


It is really pitiful that such good memory is being wasted on an inexperienced intel OC like myself, but its here and its in my machine so I guess that I will try to make the best of it.

TIA

Edit: I just wanted to add that I was in SYNC mode @ 1:1

Also, I just booted at 3780 (8X472) mem at 420 9:8 FSB:MEM. First time I crack under 16 seconds for SuperPi. My new record is now 15.984. When I was linked and in SYNC I was having trouble staying in windows. I guess that this is an early indication that mem much over 850 is not going to work out too well. That has yet to be seen though.

It is really pitiful that such good memory is being wasted on an inexperienced intel OC like myself, but its here and its in my machine so I guess that I will try to make the best of it.

Now, now I don't want to hear any talk like that. There are no Experts here. Every board reacts different so its trial and error for everyone.
There are a few ways to clock good memory. Lower FSB with low latencies and 1T Memory 1:1. Higher FSB looser latencies 1T Memory 1:1 ( That's what I seen you do above). Very high FSB looser latencies memory 1:1 2T. They are all close in performance. You have to run some experiments and benchmarks to see which has the best stability with highest performance output.

Also your memory is SLI certified 2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400 memory module so it gives you even more good options to explore

Yes it is SLI certified. This also raises some more questions. I have a new option in BIOS for SLI Detected and I enabled it with the EXPERT option. I also noted that when running CPU-z that now my PCIEx width is 16X 16X instead of 8X 16X. I think that this is the problem that Notnow referred to in this post:

Core2 and Nevets Drassel,

Thanks...

I know... if i am using the BLUE Slot then the Red SLI card has to be in the Single Video Card should be 16X, but 8X :-(

Tomorrow I will try another Video...

P.S.
I have PSU with 20pin connector... maybe problem in this connector?

But the bad news is that after running Memtest86 v1.65 last night and again this morning, I am getting errors on my memory. Don't know which stick right now so I will have to test them both individually. Here is a summary of the results:

Test #3
Pass: 8
Failing Address: 0007d3c84e4-2003.5MB
Good: 10101010
Bad: df101010
Err-Bits: cf000000
Count: 1
10 passes, 172 errors

And again this morning:

Test #3
Pass: 12
Failing Address: 0007da483e4-2010.5MB
Good: bfbfbfbf
Bad: 40bfbfbf
Err-Bits: ff000000
20 Passes, 24 errors

I need to get this resolved ASAP.

Whatcha think?

 

[Genuine Imitation]

Originally posted by: Core2

Originally posted by: Genuine Imitation
Another update, I've managed to get my cpu up to 3.5 which is 1556fsb. Sad thing is that I hit the 1:1 mem divider and the ram is about 20mhz under stock. But 3.5 is about the max for this 6600 I think. It's taking 1.49 vcore to get it stable. With the droop it settles at around 1.41. I had to ramp the vcore pretty quick to reach 3.5 so I'll probably drop it to around 3.4 to 3.45 and lower the vcore for everyday speed. I'll try to get around to posting a OC screenie.

What are your guys' everyday vcore settings?

Next up, ballistix overclocking!

At 3448 that is in my sig I can get by with 1.32 but, then again I only need to type and surf the I net. I would say 1.35 would be Orthos stable. Did you try 1600/800 with a 9 multiplier?

Dang thats a pretty nice chip. I could run at 3.33 with only 1.4v, but after that the voltage went up pretty quick. And no I haven't went for the magical 1600/800, I'm sure any attempt at orthos will fail without alot of voltage, but I might be able to break 15seconds on superpi I'll give it a quick go before I start up memtest tonight.

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: Nevets Drassel
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But the bad news is that after running Memtest86 v1.65 last night and again this morning, I am getting errors on my memory. Don't know which stick right now so I will have to test them both individually. Here is a summary of the results:

Test #3
Pass: 8
Failing Address: 0007d3c84e4-2003.5MB
Good: 10101010
Bad: df101010
Err-Bits: cf000000
Count: 1
10 passes, 172 errors

And again this morning:

Test #3
Pass: 12
Failing Address: 0007da483e4-2010.5MB
Good: bfbfbfbf
Bad: 40bfbfbf
Err-Bits: ff000000
20 Passes, 24 errors

I need to get this resolved ASAP.

Whatcha think?

I had the same thing when I installed my new memory. I had tons of errors in Dos at 1066MHz none when I ran a dual instances of memtest 3.5 for windows. I also went through the hassle of trying one at a time. I ended up putting them in the Yellow slots with extra attention to how they where seated and it ran better than ever with no errors at all in memtest 1.7. So give it a try also flip flop the sticks in the slots ( back yellow to front yellow and the same for the other stick) if that doesn't work do the same process with the black slots. These memory slots are touchy. Start with the lowest voltage for the vdimm's 1.92 and go up from there. I think there is some voltage spikes in the vdimm slots maybe dlxmax our electronics man can test the voltages at the four slots and let us know

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: DeadMan3000

Ah did not know that. Probably why. Will give it a spin thanks.

EDIT: That works. But it freezes up on 'Configure' also the fan speed only shows 1 fan and remains static at a high RPM. Don't think that's right somehow.[/quote]

On page 92 in that Tips section we started. I post my speedfan setting and how to set it up

 

[Nevets Drassel]

Originally posted by: Core2

I had the same thing when I installed my new memory. I had tons of errors in Dos at 1066MHz none when I ran a dual instances of memtest 3.5 for windows. I also went through the hassle of trying one at a time. I ended up putting them in the Yellow slots with extra attention to how they where seated and it ran better than ever with no errors at all in memtest 1.7. So give it a try also flip flop the sticks in the slots ( back yellow to front yellow and the same for the other stick) if that doesn't work do the same process with the black slots. These memory slots are touchy. Start with the lowest voltage for the vdimm's 1.92 and go up from there. I think there is some voltage spikes in the vdimm slots maybe dlxmax our electronics man can test the voltages at the four slots and let us know

No luck with the black slots. Just changed to the yellow and immediately got errors. Switched the memory yellow2 to yellow1 and v.v. and now I can even get into BIOS. I get only one short beep and see the default VGA settings then just a blank screen. Going to switch them back right now.

 

[DeadMan3000]

I have a confession to make. When I had the motherboard on the table I pushed in a couple of PCI cards at the bottom in the legacy slots. Somehow I think I managed to bend the caps down that edge (Nothing to stop the PCI cards pushing down on them without a case I guess). I have gently pushed them back but they are still not straight. Hopefully no real damage done just some bent cap pins. :/

 

[Nevets Drassel]

Originally posted by: Nevets Drassel

Originally posted by: Core2

I had the same thing when I installed my new memory. I had tons of errors in Dos at 1066MHz none when I ran a dual instances of memtest 3.5 for windows. I also went through the hassle of trying one at a time. I ended up putting them in the Yellow slots with extra attention to how they where seated and it ran better than ever with no errors at all in memtest 1.7. So give it a try also flip flop the sticks in the slots ( back yellow to front yellow and the same for the other stick) if that doesn't work do the same process with the black slots. These memory slots are touchy. Start with the lowest voltage for the vdimm's 1.92 and go up from there. I think there is some voltage spikes in the vdimm slots maybe dlxmax our electronics man can test the voltages at the four slots and let us know

No luck with the black slots. Just changed to the yellow and immediately got errors. Switched the memory yellow2 to yellow1 and v.v. and now I can even get into BIOS. I get only one short beep and see the default VGA settings then just a blank screen. Going to switch them back right now.

I tried all configurations on the memory in the yellow slots in DUAL channel at 1.92v without luck. Errors are immediate.

Tried SLI Enabled EXPERT, Disabled no luck.
Tried 4-4-4-12 1T, 4-4-4-12 2T (no boot), Auto Auto Auto Auto 1T, Auto Auto Auto Auto 2T (no boot), All auto, and back to 4-4-4-12 1T all with errors in the yellow slots.

Moving on to the back slots where I was before.

 

[adder1971]

Originally posted by: Genuine Imitation
Another update, I've managed to get my cpu up to 3.5 which is 1556fsb. Sad thing is that I hit the 1:1 mem divider and the ram is about 20mhz under stock. But 3.5 is about the max for this 6600 I think. It's taking 1.49 vcore to get it stable. With the droop it settles at around 1.41. I had to ramp the vcore pretty quick to reach 3.5 so I'll probably drop it to around 3.4 to 3.45 and lower the vcore for everyday speed. I'll try to get around to posting a OC screenie.

What are your guys' everyday vcore settings?

Next up, ballistix overclocking!

my vcore is currently on auto. it's good for running mine stable up to 3.6ghz

 

[Core2]

If some of you can post links to NB and SB chipset coolers and heatsinks that you think are worth mentioning in the tip section (Page 92 15th post from the top) I will add them
Thanks

Edit: and HSF that you think are doing an excellent job

 

[GamingDaemon]

I am putting together a shopping list for a Vista/nVidia 8800 GTX rig, and was planning to use the P5N-E SLI motherboard.

But then I saw this link, and now I'm hesitant to go that route. I am very interested in using the 650i chipset, but this thread is scaring me away.

Have anyone else experienced this?

 

[adder1971]

Originally posted by: GamingDaemon
I am putting together a shopping list for a Vista/nVidia 8800 GTX rig, and was planning to use the P5N-E SLI motherboard.

But then I saw this link, and now I'm hesitant to go that route. I am very interested in using the 650i chipset, but this thread is scaring me away.

Have anyone else experienced this?

there have been some issues it seems with certain memory. the corsair pc26400c4 especially.
i have experienced none of these issue.
however as always it is possible to get a bad motherboard, but I have only heard of one person returning their's and I believe the 0401 bios would have fixed that issue.
Ryan

 

[dlfcobra]

hello everyone, new to the site would just like to say hello, and ask for some advice on some bios settings, currently i've got the 202 i put flashed to the 401 and was unable to get into windows then after a nightmare i finally got back to bios 202. I've got my ram set to 4-4-4-12 2T, "crucial ballistics PC-6400" and voltage set to 2.25. My question is what is going to be the advange to 401 bios? If i could get it to work properly? Secondly i'd like to have some feedback on over clocking the E6300. i came from the asus P5WD2-E premium with the D820 2.8 overclocked to 3.8 on water. i'd like to overclock this one but this bios seems very different, kinda like i'm starting all over again... seems like most people here have a higher processor. thanks in advance...

 

[Derik75]

Are there any settings in the BIOS that should be disabled to improve performance or to just help stability? Also, before doing some moderate overclocking, should I re-apply some thermal paste to the NB? I've read on here and elsewhere that the current coating may not be enough to handle heat issues.

 

[Derik75]

Originally posted by: GamingDaemon
I am putting together a shopping list for a Vista/nVidia 8800 GTX rig, and was planning to use the P5N-E SLI motherboard.

But then I saw this link, and now I'm hesitant to go that route. I am very interested in using the 650i chipset, but this thread is scaring me away.

Have anyone else experienced this?

To ease your mind some I have not had any problems putting together this particular motherboard. It seems like there may be some memory issues, but given the variety of memory used by people on this thread and others it looks to be only certain models. I also have the same RAM as that poster and have not run into any problems.
I am currently running XP so I am unaware of any potential problems you may encounter with Vista.

Edit: I am running the 0202 BIOS. Not sure if I want to go to the 0401.

 

[Core2]

I just spent 1.5 to two hours updating the tips page. I guess it can only handle so many links or text in a post and I lost most of my work that I did today. I am going to need a few favors from the people who posted before and after me on Page 92 to help me continue the Tips and Guide Section. I don't want to do it now because I'm to demented :| over the loss of all that work. Please check that page 92 and let me know if you can help. Maybe later we can do something

 

[Genuine Imitation]

Originally posted by: Core2
I just spent 1.5 to two hours updating the tips page. I guess it can only handle so many links or text in a post and I lost most of my work that I did today. I am going to need a few favors from the people who posted before and after me on Page 92 to help me continue the Tips and Guide Section. I don't want to do it now because I'm to demented :| over the loss of all that work. Please check that page 92 and let me know if you can help. Maybe later we can do something

I've got the post right below yours. If you want to type what u want in there and PM it to me I'll edit that post for you.

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: dlfcobra
hello everyone, new to the site would just like to say hello, and ask for some advice on some bios settings, currently i've got the 202 i put flashed to the 401 and was unable to get into windows then after a nightmare i finally got back to bios 202. I've got my ram set to 4-4-4-12 2T, "crucial ballistics PC-6400" and voltage set to 2.25. My question is what is going to be the advange to 401 bios? If i could get it to work properly? Secondly i'd like to have some feedback on over clocking the E6300. i came from the asus P5WD2-E premium with the D820 2.8 overclocked to 3.8 on water. i'd like to overclock this one but this bios seems very different, kinda like i'm starting all over again... seems like most people here have a higher processor. thanks in advance...

dlfcobra Wecome Aboard
I was the one helping you over at the Asus Forum. Below is were we left off. I didn't know you had flashed back to 0202. I personal think 0401 is better. The reason I think you were having problems is you either did not Clear the CMOS after you flashed or you did not set you memory up correctly. Lets make sure the system is stable first before we start overclocking. Run some stability programs and let us know how you make out. On page 92 15th post from the top is a tip section and I posted a link to a lot of BenchMark programs. I would run FutureMark 3Dmark 06 first

Asus Forum
thank you John, i went back in and changed the settings. Funny thing is that i thought that i did this before and it didn't work. but this time went in and reset the timing to 4-4-4-12 2T and the volts to 2.25 as i didn't believe 2.17 would be enough. Booted up great!! i need to come over to the forums and chat some, Now that i've got the ram taken care of i wonder what kind of overclocking capabilities i could do? right now my rig doesn't get over 28^C and thats in Ghost recon Advanced war fighter. i've also got a evga 7900GT and a WD 250 16MB SATA, another one is on order so that i can set up raid.

 

[DeadMan3000]

Tips should be at the first post really. Perhaps the original poster could copy text there for you? I don't know if you can ammend first post after so long though. Protip: When doing long posts best to put in notepad and copy and paste to thread just in case

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: DeadMan3000
Tips should be at the first post really. Perhaps the original poster could copy text there for you? I don't know if you can ammend first post after so long though. Protip: When doing long posts best to put in notepad and copy and paste to thread just in case

I just realized I had the first post on that page ( and it was to you ) so I moved it. I should have known to save my work elsewhere. I was caught up in the moment I guess.

 

[nitrotg]

Core2.. how did u get your rams stable with 1T..

No mather what i do the comp wont start up with 1T..

Im running at 4-4-4-12 T2 now no problems there.

 

[Core2]

Originally posted by: nitrotg
Core2.. how did u get your rams stable with 1T..

No mather what i do the comp wont start up with 1T..

Im running at 4-4-4-12 T2 now no problems there.

Did you try enabling the SLI Memory Option in the bios and set it to 0% OC to Max% OC. It should set everthing and if your lucky 1T should show in CpuZ

 

[nitrotg]

Originally posted by: Core2

Originally posted by: nitrotg
Core2.. how did u get your rams stable with 1T..

No mather what i do the comp wont start up with 1T..

Im running at 4-4-4-12 T2 now no problems there.

Did you try enabling the SLI Memory Option in the bios and set it to 0% OC to Max% OC. It should set everthing and if your lucky 1T should show in CpuZ

if i dont set it to expert og disable it wont let me overclock.. got it now to expert.. cpu-z still showing 2T

 

[Genuine Imitation]

Originally posted by: adder1971

Originally posted by: Genuine Imitation
Another update, I've managed to get my cpu up to 3.5 which is 1556fsb. Sad thing is that I hit the 1:1 mem divider and the ram is about 20mhz under stock. But 3.5 is about the max for this 6600 I think. It's taking 1.49 vcore to get it stable. With the droop it settles at around 1.41. I had to ramp the vcore pretty quick to reach 3.5 so I'll probably drop it to around 3.4 to 3.45 and lower the vcore for everyday speed. I'll try to get around to posting a OC screenie.

What are your guys' everyday vcore settings?

Next up, ballistix overclocking!

my vcore is currently on auto. it's good for running mine stable up to 3.6ghz

adder are you saying that this board will auto determine how much vcore to use to keep your cpu stable? Cause that would be nice.