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Hi Dron,
Well... I think I don't have the sufficient knowledge to respond to the difference between EPS +12V and EATX12V issues.
I only know, that in my case, the power supply has the specification EPS +12V v2.01. When I see the PSU it has 2 4-pin rails that could get into the MB PSU connectors. I think that the old motherboards have only the 4-pin EATX12V connectors, but the news, as the P5E3, has the EPS +12V (4-pin x 2) connections. In some form, if you have an old PSU you could use the 4-pin ONLY form (maintaining the cap that avoids to plug the 4-pin rail from the PSU on the MB).
I think that searching for google you could see that if this Be-Quiet 8-pin (P8) is the EPS+12V connector you are searching for.
Although, I am not an expert with this, maybe another guy could answer your questions better...
I don't know if this could help, but... what is exactly your Be-Quiet model?
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Hi Nostradamus ,
The PSU is: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 1000W 120mm ATX2.0 20/24-pin 4/8-pins 12V Modular. Its same here, im not an expert with this but rlt need help to get my system running normaly.
I have to tell you that i have conected two cables to my MB from PSU. One Contact is 24 pin (?) i think. The "big" one on the right side of the MB. Sry im at work cant see the name of the contacts. The second one is near the CPU. The plastic "plug" is still there but i have connected a cable with 4 pin.
Ty alot for helping me out!
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Dron,
Let's go to define the wires:
1- 24-pin for the wattage. (Sometimes it's 20-pin+4-pin as in my case). I must join both to plug on to the 24-pin contact and take off the cap on the connector of the MB (for put the 4-pin) if I don't remember well... I thing your PSU is a 24-pin connector directly but could be converted to 20-pin if needed.
2- 4/8-pin (voltage regulator? - this info I don't know). Here I have 2 x 4-pin wires from the PSU (joined by a slip or something to don't confuse with the other wires). In your case I think that P4 and P8 are the 4-pin or 8-pin for EPS 12V.
Here there is some good specification:
http://www.guru3d.com/article/content/448/2
Have you tried to connect P8 to the 8-pin connector on the MB (without plug in the PSU to the electricity, of course) to see if it fits?
Hope this helps a little more...
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Hey again,
Yes its correkt. I have connected my PSU with 24-pin connector without any convertors. The second connection is the 4 pin connector that i have connected to the mb. Both of this connectors are "fixed" ( you cant unplug them from PSU). I havent tryied to connect the 8pin cable into MBs 8 pin connection.
It would be nice to know if there is any noteble different 4 pin vs 8 pin in system stability/preformance.
Btw, on my PSU there is a RPM controller. Its a cable that you can connect to the MB to controll the fan speed. Right now im not using it becosue i cant find any information in manual about this function. Do you know if there is any connections for that on MB that ive missed?
Ty alot Nostradamus for your help. Two heads are better then one. :)
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P.S
You can see, http://www.guru3d.com/article/content/448/7 there is 3 cables. 1. 24 pin. 2. 4 pin. 3. the fan cantroller cable.
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Dron,
Well... my suggestions are arriving to the end... The only thing I am assuming is that P8 connector from PSU is for 8-pin connection on MB... but it is better to wait if another one could help you better to know if it could be fitted on MB.
Using 8-pin I've readed that improves stability when using high performance components... that's only what I know...
I've seen the RPM connector but I dunno what it is for on your PSU. The MB has the CPU Fan, Chasis Fan and there is a 3-pin connector on the MB for the Power Fan (see page 2-29). Could be this?
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I see, well ill see if the 8pin fits. Hum im not sure that the fan connectors is for the PSUs connection. Im not even sure 100% what its used for. Hope to get an answer here... :) Ty alot anyways for your help m8!
Seeme that this conector on the Mb is for the fan inside the PSU. Seems that it controlls the speed.
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Hello again!
Ive recived infoabout the connection on my PSU. It is built to get something called "tacho signal". That shall be something with speed of fans. You guys got any clue if that connection shall be pluged in Power Fan connection on MB?
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New bios 1109 out..the ftp site is locked so this time is at the official support site..
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Hey dron,
Have you plugged the 8pin cpu connector in. Don't worry about the rest of the stuff lest go one thing at a time.
And is you system still having stability issues : )
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Hey Brave!
ive checked the connection and yes it fits. :D Well the thing is that i dont understand why i shall use a 8 pin when i have a 4 oin standard connection. :)
I have connected the PSU "tacho cable" connection to the Power fan connection on MB. Cant tell that i see any differents. Hum hummm....
Instability? I can tell becouse like i said beffore its very rare. in 100 boots maby 2 times. Havent got any problems since the new bios update and still running auto seting in Bios. Ill give the system a try and ill keep you updated if ill find any problems. ;)
How about you? Is your system up yet?
And btwm no problems with RAM. 10 h up running tests. No errors.
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the 8 pin plug will give you a better and cleaner voltage to your cpu giving better stability. And the chance's are you PSU tacho lead just feeds the PSU fan speed signal to the mobo (you should have a reading in the bios now)
As for mine (thanks for asking) im still waiting for my replacement ram to get back to me, ive had the replacement confirmation.
If you've been running memtest for 10 hours with no issue ii think your very good there mate lol.. So at least we know its not the ram issue, this then leaves your PSU as the next probable cause, and as we've found your not using the 8 pin power plug so hopefully this should solve your issue
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Hi Brave,
Cant be PSU, already changed it. :) Ill try to get more info about the 8 pin and gice it a try. But, so far no hangups or black screens at the boot. So, maby that was:
1. Old bios 1004 Beta
2. Express gate (its off now)
I duno, ill give my coputer a chanse. Ill keep you updated if any news accur. I hope your ram will arrive to you fast so you can continue building. :D
/Dron
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Dron, trust me use the 8pin connector for your CPU.
Oh ya hows the latest bios,
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Hum ok, ill give a try for that then. Ill connect my 8 PIN to MB when i come home. The new BIOS? Duno havent got any issues...(yet). :D Are you running the new one to?
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Has Anyone flashed this board to a x48 P5E3 Premium? does it work?
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Hiho again m8, Brave. Now i have pluged in the 8 pin cable. Ok. Day 1. Lets see for how long the system will run. :D
Then again! Im not using the express gate..
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Haha good luck mate, fingers crossed. But I'm sure it will be fine.
I'm still waiting for my ram though.
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I havea question:
Do any of you have a Xonar DX or Xonar D2X PCI-E Sound Cards in your system. I'm trying to buy one, but first I need to make sure it will fit on the PCI-E 1x of my P5E3 Deluxe.
I need to fit it on the first PCI-E 1x , since the second one is covered by my 8800 Ultra. I'm planning to get an aftermarket cooler for it. And since my Soundcard on the 2 PCI is not letting me do it, I would like to see if I can free that PCI so I can put a big ass cooler like the HR03 or the Accelero Xtreme.
In th asus boards I saw XGMAN (one of the xtreme members having that card on a P5E3, but I'm not sure where is it installed.
So will it fit on the 1st PCI-E 1x?
Thanks a bunch in advance.
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The xonar is the same size as the prelude right? If so then yes it will fit.
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Hi oscar3d,
I've finally putted in this motherboard the Xonar D2 (PCI) in the first PCI slot, near the Wifi. Well, it fitted correctly, but because I have only 2 memory DIMMs.
It gets a little of space from the first DIMM slot, and I should moved it to the other two. If you have 4 DIMMs you must use (and I think it is the same for PCI-Ex version - I don't know for DX, but I think so for the D2X) the lower PCI/PCIe slots.
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Any info on flashing with a x48 bios or a maximus extreme bios.
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Bios 1109 ok?
Hi all - first post here!
How is the 1109 BIOS shaping up? :comp10:
Just wanted to get some feedback before updating...
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Its about the same as v1001 IMO... I flashed back...
