ASUS Maximus II Formula - new P45 king?

I got problem installing WindowsXp 32bit with all HDDs in AHCI mode.

I downloaded floppy creator from INTEL site for XP 32bit and while it is zip file I extracted content to root of my 2gb Kingstone (instruction says it should be exe :eek:).

I set in BIOS in usb devices that USB will be emulated as Force FDD.

I hit F6 button but in menu it recognizes my Flash drive but I got error:

"File txtsetup.oem caused an unexpected error (1) at line 1747 in d:\xpsp\base\boot\setup\oemdisk.c .

Press any key..."

Anybody?

I do not have floppy as most of us probably.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by ViViD

Hi Happy New Year Friends
Any 1 Can Get 500 FSB With Q9550 On This Board?

EveryDay I Try But I Can't Get More 490 On Setup With 1.65 Volt CPU And In Windows With SetFSB 499 But After 20Second Hang In System And Then Reset......

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I need alot of cpu clock skew and nb clock skew to get my 9550 to 500 fsb, its 3d stable as I'm able to becnch with it at 500fsb, problem is ram at 1200MHz bsod my rig, running 1:1 is ok tho but PL11 is needed for a stable boot.

How much cpu / nb clock skews are you using?

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Originally Posted by Furiøùs

How much cpu / nb clock skews are you using?

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I'm not at home atm, once I get there I'll check my setting and post the info.
Going to power up the new MIIF so I will confirm my quad/500FSB settings


Second MIIF is up and OS is installing...
NB temp 35c
Mobo temp 29c
On Air :up:

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Originally Posted by seban

I got problem installing WindowsXp 32bit with all HDDs in AHCI mode.

I downloaded floppy creator from INTEL site for XP 32bit and while it is zip file I extracted content to root of my 2gb Kingstone (instruction says it should be exe :eek:).

I set in BIOS in usb devices that USB will be emulated as Force FDD.

I hit F6 button but in menu it recognizes my Flash drive but I got error:

"File txtsetup.oem caused an unexpected error (1) at line 1747 in d:\xpsp\base\boot\setup\oemdisk.c .

Press any key..."

Anybody?

I do not have floppy as most of us probably.

Cheers

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maybe i missed something but what do you need a floppy/usb drive for to install XP? raid drivers?

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Originally Posted by 64dragon

maybe i missed something but what do you need a floppy/usb drive for to install XP? raid drivers?

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I need to install AHCI drivers as it has no native support in Xp.

anyone know of a possible workaround for soundcard issues?

I have the SupremeFX from my Maximus X38, digital audio for that board was on the board itself not on the supremeFX card.
Vista sees the audio card and installs drivers but defaults to digital output and seeing as I have no digital out I therefor have no sound, anyone know of away to force analog output?

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

anyone know of a possible workaround for soundcard issues?

I have the SupremeFX from my Maximus X38, digital audio for that board was on the board itself not on the supremeFX card.
Vista sees the audio card and installs drivers but defaults to digital output and seeing as I have no digital out I therefor have no sound, anyone know of away to force analog output?

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I want 500x8 hurry up.

Just kidding :D. Im not exactly sure, but im 99% positive you tried this but if your running Vista, control panel, sound, see what the default device is, right click it properties and see if you can change in it there.

500x8 is priming now, I'll share my settings when there solid...

Cant get the soundcard to show anything other that digital tried control pannel ect with no luck...used soundmax and realtek drivers both no worky.
I'm going to try to squeeze Asus for one, if no I'll grab a aftermarket, no biggie its the wifes rig so who cares if there is sound...now if there were only a way to remove sound from her:rofl::rofl::rofl:

:ROTF: If only :p:

Cant wait. hope your CPU and NB clock skew settings can help me to getting this stable.

I can tell its going to be rewarding to get it going heh.

Im going to have to run the ram at 1000 (1:1) but im going to tighten the timings up real nice. so i hope my read doesnt suffer too much, im currently at 1081.

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

500x8 is priming now, I'll share my settings when there solid...

Cant get the soundcard to show anything other that digital tried control pannel ect with no luck...used soundmax and realtek drivers both no worky.
I'm going to try to squeeze Asus for one, if no I'll grab a aftermarket, no biggie its the wifes rig so who cares if there is sound...now if there were only a way to remove sound from her:rofl::rofl::rofl:

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A man can dream. :D

How's the OC going Grnfinger?

Little OT,

Quick question about page files in Vista 64. I got 4gb of RAM so I assumed I can cancel all page files, but some websites recommend leaving them no matter what and others opposite :D (hehe as always).

How are you doing it ppl - I am new to vista...

Thanks

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Originally Posted by seban

Little OT,

Quick question about page files in Vista 64. I got 4gb of RAM so I assumed I can cancel all page files, but some websites recommend leaving them no matter what and others opposite :D (hehe as always).

How are you doing it ppl - I am new to vista...

Thanks

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Not sure about others here, but for many years I have been moving my paging file to a dedicated partition I created specifically for it. And then having the system manage it itself regardless of the amount of physical memory I have. I then disable all paging on every other partition and drive including the OS partition/drive.

This has worked well for me for many years. Its usually beneficial to make sure you keep the paging area on the fastest area of the drive, or near it. I usually create 3 partitions within 2 volumes. One volume with 2 partitions for the OS/simple small apps, and the second partition on the same volume for the Pagefile/Internet Cache, and the 2nd volume for frequently accessed programs or large programs like games, stuff I want to remain quick. This way I can be sure the background process of paging and frequent file caching wont interfere with constantly moving my frequently used apps/games data around all the time. Helps to reduce how often you need to defrag as well. I think, but I may have this wrong... lol

Anyone else have a better way to deal with the paging system? Other than the obvious more memory idea...

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Originally Posted by seban

Little OT,

Quick question about page files in Vista 64. I got 4gb of RAM so I assumed I can cancel all page files, but some websites recommend leaving them no matter what and others opposite :D (hehe as always).

How are you doing it ppl - I am new to vista...

Thanks

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Personally I leave it alone...

I disable
Superfetch
Indexing
Defender
PC tablet
Fax
Telephoney

Then I leave UAC turned on but adjust the admin account to elevate without promting, so you dont get the anoying popups all the time but retain the security.

It will also allow programs to auto start without promting, so stuff like Everest will auto load without permission.
You can also turn on the secret admin account wich is better than the default admin account which is limited.

Onced tweaked properly Vista is really a decent OS, plus the eye candy is nice:up:

You want any tweak instructions lmk

Leave Superfetch, you may aswell use XP if you don't like it (one of vistas good functions).

Leave Page File under Windows control or make it the Windows REC Static size so it don't fragment as much as it grows/shrinks (it wont).

Has anyone tried BIOS 1901? My MIIF is boxed up, I'm waiting for a reason to open it back up.

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Originally Posted by humeyboy

Leave Superfetch, you may aswell use XP if you don't like it (one of vistas good functions).

Leave Page File under Windows control or make it the Windows REC Static size so it don't fragment as much as it grows/shrinks (it wont).

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All superfetch will do is make your hdd's die an early death.
I have tested Vista with it enabled and disabled, of little benifit to run it unless you like the constant clacking of your hdd's...

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Originally Posted by Shiranui Gen-An

Has anyone tried BIOS 1901? My MIIF is boxed up, I'm waiting for a reason to open it back up.

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no link on Asus site or forums so I havent had a chance to test it yet:shrug:

Anyone have a working link?

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

no link on Asus site or forums so I havent had a chance to test it yet:shrug:

Anyone have a working link?

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Seriously? I just went through the Asus Download page and looked for everything for the MIIF, and it was right there in the BIOS section. Here's a link: http://dlsvr04.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/...rmula-1901.zip

Description Maximus II Formula 1901 Bios
Improve Memory compatibility

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

All superfetch will do is make your hdd's die an early death.
I have tested Vista with it enabled and disabled, of little benifit to run it unless you like the constant clacking of your hdd's...

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That's total nonsense, Superfetch is using the Memory.

Indexing uses the HDD more and I disable it.

A modern HDD's MTTF is more than you will ever need anyhow.

Stick to OC'ing mate and I stick to Beta Testing MS OS's officially and understanding how they work. ;)

I previously had 2 Raptor X's and I can tell you they are well noticeable when clanking as you put it, its not Superfetch that does it, its indexing and System Restore and there is plenty of guides around to tell you how to tame down a HDD in Vista.

A HDD is the oldest slowest bottleneck of any PC and you want to keep OC'ing the tits off of all hardware but slow it down even more because its waiting on the HDD ?

The best advise I got years aback from a MS rep was to stop buying faster CPU/RAM etc and get HDD as fast as possible, that meant buy fastest modern HDD (at that time) and Raid 0 2 of them.

Best advise I ever got.

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Originally Posted by Shiranui Gen-An

Seriously? I just went through the Asus Download page and looked for everything for the MIIF, and it was right there in the BIOS section. Here's a link: http://dlsvr04.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/...rmula-1901.zip

Description Maximus II Formula 1901 Bios
Improve Memory compatibility

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Both Taiwan and NA FTP sites do not show it for me...thanks for the link.

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Originally Posted by humeyboy

That's total nonsense, Superfetch is Memory.

Indexing uses the HDD more and I disable it.

A modern HDD's MTTF is more than you will ever need anyhow.

Stick to OC'ing mate and I stick to Beta Testing MS OS's officially and understanding how they work. ;)

I previously had 2 Raptor X's and I can tell you they are well noticeable when clanking as you put it, its not Superfetch that does it, its indexing and System Restore and there is plenty of guides around to tell you how to tame down a HDD in Vista.

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I beta test for MS aswell and have for along time

I'm well aware of what Superfetch is and how it works, imo I feel its of little value and choose not to run it, with indexing turned OFF and I always disable system restore I have CONSTANT hdd activity with superfetch enabled, with it disabled it idles nicely.

My E8500 is now @ 4.5GHz stable in prime 95 and gaming :woot:
Started with skorpon's settings as a base and now I have this

Processor:
Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
OC From CPU Level Up: Auto
Ratio CMOS Setting: 8.5
FSB Frequency: 530
CPU Clock Skew: Normal
NB Clock Skew: Normal
FSB Strap to North Bridge: 333MHz
DRAM Frequency: Auto

DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B2: Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Auto

1st Information:

CAS# Latency: 5 DRAM Clocks
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5 DRAM Clocks
DRAM RAS# Precharge: 5 DRAM Clocks
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge: 15 DRAM Clocks
RAS# to RAS# Delay: Auto
Row Refresh Recycle Time: 55 DRAM Clocks
Write Recovery Time: Auto
Read to Precharge Time: Auto

2nd Information:

Read to Write Delay (S/D): Auto
Write to Read Delay (S): Auto
Write to Read Delay (D): Auto
Read to Read Delay (S): Auto
Read to Read Delay (D): Auto
Write to Write Delay (S): Auto
Write to Write Delay (D): Auto

3rd Information:

Write to PRE Delay: Auto
Read to PRE Delay: Auto
PRE to PRE Delay: Auto
All PRE to ACT Delay: Auto
All PRE to REF Delay: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
DRAM Read Training: Disabled
MEM. OC Charger: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister: Moderate
Ai Transaction Booster: Auto

PCIE Frequency: 100

CPU Voltage: 1.4
CPU PLL Voltage:1.53
FSB Termination Voltage:1.31
DRAM Voltage: Auto
North Bridge Voltage:1.4
South Bridge 1.5 Voltage: Auto
South Bridge 1.1 Voltage: Auto

CPU GTL Reference (0): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (1): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (2): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (3): Auto
NB GTL Reference: Auto
DDR2 ChA Reference Voltage: Auto
DDR2 ChB Reference Voltage: Auto
North Bridge DDR Reference: Auto

CPU Configuration:

Ratio CMOS Setting: 8.5
C1E Support: Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Enabled
Intel Virtualization Tech: Enabled
CPU TM Function: Enabled
Execute Disable Bit: Enabled

Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled

Going to water cool the NB next with the swiftech block made for this mobo.

Also like to mention that all superfetch does is "stop responding" anyways... You would have figured that MS woulda/coulda/shoulda fixed that crap by now.....:shakes:

Superfetch is fine, my HDD's dont thrash at all.

Cant get 500x8 stable eh Grn?