How to disable 1 core? (E6400)
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How to disable 1 core? (E6400)
On i965 the only way to do this is to edit boot.ini and add "/numproc=1" (or by msconfig, the same - numproc=1 in boot options).Quote:
Originally Posted by Drager2
Another thing: anyone had issues with latest (1302 or 1301, I don't remember ATM) BIOS with RAM clocking non-that-high? Yesterday I was testing Corsair Dominator 10000 (1250 5-5-5-18 @ 2,4V) and I couldn't boot with 1250 5-5-5-18 with 2,6V (or with 2,4V etc, other frequencies also tried). I think it is BIOS related - anyone can confirm?
{Edit: it seems that it was RAM fault - Crucial Ballistix was working with 1250 and higher 5-5-5-15 @ 2,35V with no problems...}
But be aware of this BIOS - since it has some new microcodes {useless, the CPUs boots absolutely the same under older BIOS, any change is that "CPU uCode Error" isn't showing} it is impossible to downgrade to older BIOS - IMHO You shall not flash to 1301 if it is not really needed :).
BIOS 1302 supporting G0 chips, seems to need a slight bump in Vcore to run at previously stable o'c but it still works good so far.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...448_Orthos.jpg
bios 1404 released
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/asus/mb/socket775/Commando/
Is this a beta ? do you know what the changes/fixes are ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Khapz
this bios is not release in asus support site but in ftp.. im tested this bios my system is good!Quote:
Originally Posted by sreedx2
Got my retail E6750 today!
Temps are unbelievably low running at 3.2GHz but both Speedfan and Coretemp give me the same values so I am not sure if they can be trusted at all. Esp. since I am running on air using just a SI-120 and a TT Blue LED fan. My old E6300@3.3 same Vcore was hitting 70C during Orthos.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...ando/E6750.jpg
1.38v for 3.2ghz?!
vid is 1.232?
3600@450FSB 1.45V BIOS,
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...50FSB_3600.jpg
1.38v under load for 3.6ghz. that's looking better :) can you post your week?
L721A
may be stable at even lower Vcore, I usually start off o'cing at 1.45v for this droopy mobo.
Update
1.40v BIOS is also OK, lowering it further kills Orthos
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...1400v_3600.jpg
I don't mean to brag or anything but I'm seriously going to buy either E6850 or Q6600 G0 on/after July 22nd. However I'm leaning a bit more towards the E6850 since it'll run cooler than Q6600 G0 becouse I'm on air (check my sig).
My E6700 is my 3rd C2D this year and its VID is 1.2500v and at stock voltage it could get Orthos stable up to around 3.33ghz!
At 3.6Ghz like you, I was using roughly the same voltage, 1.38v or less
at 3.73Ghz, I can get it stable with only ~1.42v under load.
Thanks to P5K-Dlx's "voltage damper" so I only have very little vdroop.
I'm expecting the E6850/E6750 to do much better than my current semi-golden E6700, I hope..
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...3-30-3-3-6.jpg
sorry, but that's one good chip. if you can sell it currently and be able to not use any money in the process, then it might be a worthy upgrade, seeing how some places are selling 6750/6850 already. But if it'll still cost you in the end, I don't know..
BIOS 1404 officially out,
http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/...mmando1404.zip
Quote:
Commando BIOS version 1404
1. Enhance memory compatibility under FSB1333 mode
Flashed to BIOS 1404, seems to work OK for o'c,
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/BIOS1404.jpg
any improvements on max FSB with E6750 on 1404 bios ?
Commando makes it to the 45nm supported list!
http://event.asus.com/mb/45nm/
Will the Commando run with the E6750 on original BIOS (or any older BIOS if that is all you can tell me now).
I would appreciate if somebody can try this (If you can run BIOS setting screen or run EZ-Flash with original/older BIOS & E6750) because I don't have a CPU yet and I would like to buy the E6750 to start with for my Asus Commando.
I know there is no guarantee that E6750 is supported with original BIOS but who doesn't want to buy one of these new CPU instead of having to buy an old one first (E6600 or alike).
older BIOS like 0803 seems OK, read this page
http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showt...=commando+0803
I am not positive but I remember hearing something about 1333 CPUs running on 1066 boards. Not sure if they needed a BIOS update to do it though. Probably do.
Thank you.
To clarify what I meant, I just want to be able to run EZ-Flash 2 (included in BIOS) at startup so that I can replace the original BIOS with the new one (without having access to an "old" CPU).
Of course I will run all software (except EZ-Flash the first time) with an updated BIOS once this is done.
Asus doesn't tell wich CPUs support this "first time" boot up with original BIOS (0601).
Obviously the Commando (including software) works with E6850 (post 40) and BIOS 0803 (post 41) in the thread you provided me.:) http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showt...=commando+0803
I guess I will have to try if this works myself to get the answer.:eek:
Seems it might work with some good luck but
-------------------------------
Version 0601 2006/12/25 update
DescriptionCommando BIOS 0601 releaseFile Size 802.06 (KBytes)
Initial Release
-------------------------------
Version 0702 2007/01/19 update
DescriptionCommando release BIOS 0702File Size 802.19 (KBytes)
1. Fix VTT voltage too high under PC probe when O.C. FSB beyond 381
2. Finetune code for AC Power loss function
3. Fix DDR ref voltage too low after S3 resume
4. Support x4 DIMM modules
-------------------------------
Version 0803 2007/02/07 update
DescriptionCommando Release BIOS 0803File Size 802.76 (KBytes)
1. Fix DRAM Frequency not correct during POST
2. Fix system may sometimes hang when changing DRAM mode
3. Modify FSB/DRAM default from 1333/667 to 1333/833 when using Conroe E0 CPU /OK, the lower (old) DRAM default (667 MHz) should be better for me since I have Corsair 800 MHz RAM not 833 MHz/
4. Enhance RAM compatibility under 4 DIMM configuration with CONROE E0 CPU /OK, I will only use 2 DIMM modules./
5. Support CONROE E0 CPU(FSB 1333) /NOOO:mad:, does this mean you can not run 1333 FSB CPUs with older BIOS?/
----------------------------------
I have some gut feeling that there is no coincidence that the posted Commando with E6850 was done with BIOS 0803.
I'm experiencing very frustrating lockups in the BIOS and in DOS (Ghost 2003). I'm using the latest 1404 BIOS and a Logitech Media Pro Keyboard. I tried another keyboard (Logitech Internet Keyboard) with the same results. I've tried all the different settings for Legacy USB in the BIOS as well. This problem occurs whether my system is oc'ed or at the BIOS defaults--it makes absolutely no difference. I never have any USB problems at all in XP, only in DOS and the BIOS.
Any clues?
Also, does anyone know how to flash back to an earlier BIOS? I tried every method I know of but none will work, and this includes EZ Flash, ASUS Update, and AFUDOS. On an old ASUS board I had I just used an earlier version of ASUS Update. Don't think I can do that here though. It upsets me why ASUS imposes this.
The only way I can revert back to older bios's is get your asus commando cd and on there you will find a bios, if I remember correclty it is called COMMAMDO.ROM use afudos and revert to that bios then install one of the newer bios's of you choice, easy process.Quote:
Originally Posted by NLight95
EDIT:
I am still using 0803, I updated to 1001 a while back and for some strange reason after one boot of Windows it would just get stuck at boot screen there after. Going to download latest and give it a shot, will post back shortly.
Guys I am installing Server 03 on my system, I have never put it on a raid before , only OS has been vista on raid and xp on single drive
do I need this driver ?
Attachment 62315
once download I can put on floppy and load when winows sever cd is loading ??
you can try with older bios to see if it's compatible. it might not post. it might post with error code but let you proceed. or it might just display unknown and proceed seemlessly
Hey guys,
I have just received my Commando from Newegg. I am having big trouble with installing Windows XP.:mad: The PATA DVD-rom cannot read the install disk and it says "CDBOOT: Couldn't find NTLDR". But it works fine on the other computer I have. The SATA hard drive is set to IDE mode, the PATA DVD-rom is set as the 1st boot device. All the other settings are by default. I tried BIOS 1404, still not work.:shrug:
Can somebody help me?
[deleted, posted P5W DH problems in wrong thread]
But funny that the problems are the same :)
Weird, have you tried a different windows XP cd at all ?Quote:
Originally Posted by superray
My problem solved. Well, not actucally solved because the JMicron controller still does not work properly. But I managed to install Windows XP using an external USB DVD-rom.
1404 BIOS misreports POST CPU speeds but it o'c OK nonetheless, Vcore 1.475V BIOS.
9 x 401
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...75V_Stable.jpg
8 x 450 (+15C offset to core temps to match Coretemp 0.95)
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...75V_Stable.jpg
alo
a friend of mine has this board Commando and a Q6600 just bought and is having alot of troubles.
can´t pass above 365FSB only reboots and blue screens and the cpu makes for sure more than that, anyone have similar problemas?
the previous cpu was at 400FSB and the ram is the same TeamGroup Elite at ddr1000 4\5 , so at first sight we think that may be a board problem.
anyone with Q6600 can post screens of the bios options to see what is wrong? the bios we is using is 14\04
thanks
Tell him to manually set his voltages ( NB, FSB, SB ), because "Auto" stops being correct/effective over 350 or so FSB.Quote:
Originally Posted by jpcastro
If he is using manually set voltages, let us know his settings so we can check if there's something wrong.
thanks for the quick response, he says that already try that but to make sure that there isen´t anything wrong this are the bios settings at the moment:
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/1...argexe0.th.jpg http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/3...argezk4.th.jpg
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7...argefy1.th.jpg http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9...argeks7.th.jpg
once again thanks for any help!
Try with:
NorthBridge Voltage = 1.65V
Static Read Control = Disabled
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
hi, it seems that work´s thank you very much for helping :) :clap:
my friend can boot now at leest 450FSB, once again thanks :up:
Glad it worked :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jpcastro
Have fun testing the CPU and good luck on getting good numbers ;)
New BIOS guys, v1501 ( click to download from Asus's super fast FTP :p: )
Has anybody tried using the new 1501 bios for the Asus Commando.
When I was using the 1404 bios my idle temps were 18° to 22° at stock speeds, using Everest to monitor temps, when i updated my bios to 1501, my idle temps went up to 32° to 35° still at stock speeds.
But my core speeds are the same (using CoreTemp)before and after the update.
Is this normal? because now i don't know which temp to follow.
The changlog for this new bios mentions that it fine tunes the cpu temp algorithim.
1404 temps were too low to be realistic so 1501 seems to be closer to reality. Are POST speeds with quads now correctly reported with 1501? Haven't got the chance to update my set yet.
Sometimes the reported speed is correct sometimes it's not.Quote:
Originally Posted by MacClipper
Looks like it can't properly detect the Multiplier changes ( if any ).
I've also had a nice bug where the mobo reported the Quad to be running at 12.69GHz :D
thanks for the info guys... here's a sample of my current temp...
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...08_21_2214.gif
So the latest BIOS still did not fix this bug?Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
I did not notice any change on the temps with the new BIOS
What are the the best voltage settings for max fsb i can boot at 500 but any higher and it crashes. All voltage settings except Vcore en Vdimm are at there lowest settings. and a new bios din't helped i am running on a 1501 bios. i am using a E6600
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/855...me95eh9.th.jpg
simple setup:
cpu vcore: 1.48v(BIOS), 1.42(windows idle), 1.37(windows loads/ stressed)
ram voltage: 1.97v(BIOS), 2.02v/ 2.00v(over volt. in windows)
fsb termination volt.: 1.40(BIOS), 1.42v/ 1.41v(over volt. in windows)
NB volt.: 1.45v(BIOS), 1.50v/ 1.51(over volt. in windows)
SB SATA: 1.55v(BIOS), 1.55v(windows idle/ loads)
SB volt.: 1.075v(BIOS), 1.09v(over volt. in windows)
RAM: 5-5-5-15 2T, 1:1
speed: 426Mhz/ ddr2 852
ps: its aint superb result compared to ya all :p
has anyone tried running this mainboard with 4 gig of ram? my commando only find 3 of my 4 gig of ram (4x1 gb modules)
x64?
The good:
I think I've gone as far as i can with this set up.(rig in sig ) (347x9) 1.425Volts and prime stable, But my temps are through the roof at 90deg ( room 20 ) :eek: - this can't be good.
The bad:
I think my setup is holding me back. is the chip I got any good .?
on the chip it sayes:
q6600
SL9UM malay
2.4Gnz/8m/1066/058
L645G253
It's an old one
I know my chip is as bent as a banana on the IHS, and I could get more from it if I wet in dry'd it.
The Ugly:
Got to be the Heat sink I'm using !
Any help you guys could give me I'd be greatful of. will take screenies if it helps.
Thanks
no one can give me advice ..???
Has anyone done any testing/benching with these newly released bios revisions?
- J
Well I updated to the 1601 BIOS and now all the settings I used to use won't work :( It would not let me overclock at all unless I set it to auto so i have to do more testing and figure out how to get it to let me set it manually, But it does let me OC a bit higher I'm at 3500 MHz and CPUZ won't read it right either so I have my work cut for me to figure these new BIOS out.
I was using 1504 BIOS for a week. And in my opinion, this BIOS was surely buggy. :(
I was OCing my Q6600 to 3Ghz at 1,275v. It's stable and rock solid under Prime95 small FFT's load in hours. So I intended to stick to this setting for daily use. But sadly after few days, the system just crashed in random events, from BSOD, hang, self restart, etc. When I restarted it, the problem would be worse, on boot screen it just crashed again and again. So, I had to resetting the BIOS.
I had tried all possible setting that may fix the problem, but it persist! On prime95 test, it's rock solid, but after few days, it crashed again. :(
Feel curious about this, I let my system running at standard setting but it also crashed! :mad:
I then realized that this was a BIOS faulty. The other fault that could be seen directly was the LCD poster which always ON (and blinking) in Windows although I had set it to DISABLED in BIOS. :mad:
I wanna tell you to just stay away from 1504 BIOS permanently!
Now, I'm using 1601 BIOS, and the LCD poster problem is gone. My standard setting is also working fine, at least till now. But I haven't tried OCing again with this new BIOS.
I truly hope that this new BIOS can solve all my problems that occur on 1504 BIOS. :(
We'll see about that real soon... :rolleyes:
Well after a week of the 1601 BIOS I can say I now like them a whole lot more, At first I had a hell of a time getting the thing to boot right and it would not over clock at all, so I set everything to auto and went from there and now My over clock is higher. I have it dailed in and I can run stable at 395 FSB where as before the max I could boot at was around 390 FSB and I have booted at 405 FBS now, so I'm liking it, but at first it through me for a loop on all my settings.
I am too using 1601 bios. So far it's working fine at 525FSB with an E6600 running at 4.2Ghz (Not on air or water). One thing to note is that I am not running this at 24/7, only for average gaming of 5 hours per day.
Now after more than a week using this 1601 BIOS, I surely can say that this BIOS is great and rock stable. My problems before are story of the past now.
Thanks to Asus engineers. :)
But still... The problem about LCD which is still ON in Windows still remains the same. I then realize that the LCD is ON when I run diagnostic program like CPU-Z or Everest, otherwise the LCD will remain OFF.
I wonder if this small problem is a normal thing or still missed by Asus engineers?
In case anyone missed it, BIOS 1604 (2007/11/30 update) has been released,
http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/...mmando1604.zip
Quote:
1. Fix CPU ratio will not reset after load BIOS default
2. Enable support for N/2 Ratio option
Man I just figured this BIOS out lol and I now have it clocked higher then I ever have, so maybe I will just leave it like it is for now :D
Anybody using a QX9650 on this mobo?
cascade 4 with commando
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=286572
http://www.benchtec.co.uk/images/baz/9650/1m/5.gif
what bios and how stable is it?:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by bazx
Does this mainboard do good with the QX6700ES? Is there some specific bios you need installed? Read something about it require a 1333 bus speed which the commando don´t have?
I've got some issues reaching 3.6GHz on an E6600 on this mainboard. Not sure if it's mainboard related or chip related. Anyway the whole write up is here:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...45#post2672245
Please take a look, and mayby help if possible ;).
Do you guys think the next gen 9800GT which supports pci-e 2.0 will work with the Asus Commando Mobo which is PCI-e 1.0a? Im sure hoping it will be compatible... And if so do you think 650W antec True Power will be suffecient it only has the 2 of the 6plug power connectors.
Thanks in advance guys!
So far this motherboard is running smooth and not its supports the 45nm but why they didn't add PCI-E is beyond me since this motherboard came out in 2007 and PCI-E 2.0 came out in December of 2006. Atleast the 680i has PCI-E 1.1 which is more compatible...
The commandos Do have the 1333 support now. Check it out, its supports the 45nm CPUs coming out now too.Quote:
Originally Posted by oqvist
http://asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l...80&modelmenu=1
Only draw back is that the PCI-E slots are 1.0a but I think it might be fine for 2.0 cards as long as you don't try to crossfire PCI-E 2.0 cards. Also PCI-E has twice the bandwidth and power going to them. theres also 1.1 which can crossfire 2.0 cards but still doesn't have the bandwidth. Not sure whether the 1.1 cards have the power though.
My Asus commando and bios ver 1605 and my e8400 does this fsb with tuniq tower 120 and alla voltages on "Auto"
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=306427
:)
Here's our Commando with an E8400 and some 2x2 action (4x1 never worked well for us) ...
8x475
http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?i...5gskillnl0.jpg
9x450
http://img258.imageshack.us/my.php?i...0gskillqh5.jpg
Hi to all,
Just buy a COMMANDO mobo. Did not install yet.
What do u think about the heat pipe? My case is ATX upwards.
Can I use it without problems?
Do I have to remove it?
Best regards, :D