Asus A8N32-SLI initial impression....WOW!

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12-09-2005, 12:15 AM
bobov

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Originally Posted by HKPolice

The mushins use a different model of BP PCB, and you're on a single core chip. What settings are you using for memory and chipset, etc etc?

I'm using the memory setting suggested by charlie in this thread http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...t=76672&page=7

Mem: 1:1, 255Mhz, 2.6V 3-3-2-8-7-15
12-09-2005, 12:45 AM
HKPolice

I think I might of figured out the problem. Believe it or not, it's caused by a wireless PS2 keyboard. I was using the Microsoft natural Multimedia wireless keyboard, and noticed that it'll reboot memtest86 if I press ANY key. But if I pressed "C" when the floppy was loading memtest, I was able to access the menu and it'll only reboot if I pressed Esc, like any other normal keyboard. At first I thought it was a bug with Memtest86 (I'm using v1.65 which is the newest) but I remember this happening on a DFI NF3 setup, using the BIOS's built in memtest86 as well.

So I swapped it out with a normal wired PS2 keyboard and memtest86 works normally now and the warm reboot hang problem SEEMS to be gone..... Still testing.
12-09-2005, 04:54 AM
smurfmods

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKPolice

I think I might of figured out the problem. Believe it or not, it's caused by a wireless PS2 keyboard. I was using the Microsoft natural Multimedia wireless keyboard, and noticed that it'll reboot memtest86 if I press ANY key. But if I pressed "C" when the floppy was loading memtest, I was able to access the menu and it'll only reboot if I pressed Esc, like any other normal keyboard. At first I thought it was a bug with Memtest86 (I'm using v1.65 which is the newest) but I remember this happening on a DFI NF3 setup, using the BIOS's built in memtest86 as well.

So I swapped it out with a normal wired PS2 keyboard and memtest86 works normally now and the warm reboot hang problem SEEMS to be gone..... Still testing.

Where is the ANY key? I can't find that one on my logitech keyboard.

:rolleyes:
12-09-2005, 06:10 AM
AppaYipYip

Can anyone tell me why Ai Booster reports my FSB as my CPU Frequency when I overclock, yet when I set everything to Auto is reports it properly as 800?

How can I be sure my FSB is running at 1,000 or close to it?
12-09-2005, 06:12 AM
craig588

I pushed my CPU speed up to 2.9GHz and now it seems stable. Those extra 700MHz added enough heat, I think. I was trying to get it running fine stock before.

I really like the idea that my system was too slow to be stable.
12-09-2005, 06:31 AM
Zeus...

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Originally Posted by AppaYipYip

Can anyone tell me why Ai Booster reports my FSB as my CPU Frequency when I overclock, yet when I set everything to Auto is reports it properly as 800?

How can I be sure my FSB is running at 1,000 or close to it?

that Ai Booster sucks mine does the same here - I use 'everest home free ed' to check some off the settings (Motherboard-motherboard gives the FSB & HT) but cant get any CPU/HD temps with everest ATM only GPU temps
12-09-2005, 06:34 AM
craig588

It just froze up after idling for a while, much better than it used to do, but still a problem.
12-09-2005, 06:43 AM
AppaYipYip

I am really disappointed that nTune Monitor is not supported, I really like that monitor. I could see my frequencies and temps all at a glance. Is there anything around that might work as well?
12-09-2005, 07:05 AM
craig588

Now I've unplugged the fans from my condenser. Once again it seems to be working.

Surely someone else has had problems with the cold bug on this mobo, no?
12-09-2005, 07:08 AM
smurfmods

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Originally Posted by AppaYipYip

I am really disappointed that nTune Monitor is not supported, I really like that monitor. I could see my frequencies and temps all at a glance. Is there anything around that might work as well?

Ntune and a whole host of other utilities are not working yet. Even asus programs fall flat. This board will be pretty popular I imagine it won't take long for most of them to get fixed.

The next time ntune is updated it should include support for the newer X16 sli chipset.
12-09-2005, 07:18 AM
situman

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Originally Posted by craig588

Now I've unplugged the fans from my condenser. Once again it seems to be working.

Surely someone else has had problems with the cold bug on this mobo, no?

I think Ben was able to get his working fine with some of his adjustments. Not sure what he did though.
12-09-2005, 08:33 AM
Eluzion

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Originally Posted by craig588

It just froze up after idling for a while, much better than it used to do, but still a problem.

Mine did the same thing the other day. Three times actually. Wasn't doing anything really and the computer just froze. I raised my VCore and it seemed to have fixed it. I'm sitting at 250x10.

Guess I could throw my two cents in this thread. ;) I finally got the system put together the other night and it's been running great! Updated to BIOS 805 using EZFlash (Alt-F2 method). System specs are as follows:

AMD 64 X2 3800+ (250x10, 2.5ghz)
Zalman CNPS9500 w/ AS Ceramique
Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe
mushkin eXtreme Performance 2GB (2x1GB) DDR500
XFX GeForce 7800GTX
Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi XtremeMusic
Samsung SpinPoint P Series 160Gb SATA 3.0Gb/s
OCZ ModStream 450W PS
Cooler Master Centurion 5 Case
Samsung 940b 19" 8ms LCD Monitor

VCore - 1.39v
CPU - 36c (idle), 45c (load, Prime95)
MB - 32c (idle), 36c (load)

Quick question for anyone who might know - In the device manager I have 2 "other devices". Any idea what they are/do and what drivers I need for them (or how to disable them if I don't need them I guess). They are PCI Memory Controller and SM Bus Controller. Thanks!
12-09-2005, 08:55 AM
situman

Install the Nvidia chipset driver, it will go away.
12-09-2005, 08:57 AM
phadeout

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eluzion

Quick question for anyone who might know - In the device manager I have 2 "other devices". Any idea what they are/do and what drivers I need for them (or how to disable them if I don't need them I guess). They are PCI Memory Controller and SM Bus Controller. Thanks!

IIRC, it is the nvidia chipset drivers and/or ata drivers.
12-09-2005, 09:04 AM
Eluzion

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Originally Posted by situman

Install the Nvidia chipset driver, it will go away.

Yeah, I installed them but remember unchecking the SM Bus Controller. I just installed that one and it went away. There was nothing for PCI Memory Controller though *shrug*, so it's still there.
12-09-2005, 09:05 AM
phadeout

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Originally Posted by Eluzion

Yeah, I installed them but remember unchecking the SM Bus Controller. I just installed that one and it went away. There was nothing for PCI Memory Controller though *shrug*, so it's still there.

Maybe this is the AMD 1.2.2.2 drivers you need?
12-09-2005, 09:12 AM
arctic-k20

you need the smbus drivers - its the ide drivers that cause issues....

everything else is fine - i install everything MINUS the ide drivers and i say no to the nvidia firewall ;)
12-09-2005, 10:06 AM
Opuntia

Somebody gave me a 6800gs and I was wondering if that with this MB and the 6800gs installed, would all 3 PCI slots be available? I was looking a somebody's photos and it looks like that with a single-slot PCIe video-card in the "blue" slot, there's very little room for the adjacent PCI slot.

I don't ever plan on going SLI, but I like this board because of its stability, dual LAN and passive cooling.

Thanks in advance for your answers.
12-09-2005, 10:38 AM
jasonh1234

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonh1234

Hi guys. Just setting up my system right now and I have a question that doesn't seem clear enough in the manual.

Do you have to connect the EZ_Plug if you're using 2 GPUs?
Or is it an optional alternative to plugging in a PCI-E ATX cable into each card?
Or do you need both the individual PCI-E ATX cables and the EZ_Plug connected?

I'm using an Enermax Liberty PSU and x2 EVGA 7800 GTX KO's

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Originally Posted by Psyche911

You should plug it in and the 2xPCI-E connectors. Especially with those GPUs....maybe not with like 6600 or 6800GS.

Can anyone else confirm this is correct?
12-09-2005, 10:48 AM
craig588

Always plug in as many connectors as possible. Also, throw out that modular PSU, it's not as good as one with direct lines.
12-09-2005, 10:50 AM
craig588

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Originally Posted by Eluzion

Mine did the same thing the other day. Three times actually. Wasn't doing anything really and the computer just froze. I raised my VCore and it seemed to have fixed it. I'm sitting at 250x10.

Well, I already have 1.7V on it and it can handle 100% loads like from cpuburn for hours without any problems.
12-09-2005, 11:06 AM
stone_cold_Jimi

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Originally Posted by jinu117

W Only problem I have right now is my pair of ballistix is not even stable @ 200mhz... ... what did you use on mobo settings for ballistix Ben? I do suspect the memory has been degraded a lot, but want to give it final go before I consider... RIP.

You should be able to do this:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=512

which isn't pushing it. At 200MHz, it should run 2-2-2-5 1T and maybe do that up to 210 (mine's about 207). If it doesn't, it's shot imo.
12-09-2005, 11:16 AM
smurfmods

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Originally Posted by jasonh1234

Can anyone else confirm this is correct?

You guys talking about the molex plug on the motherboard? I have sli 7800 gts overclocked and I don't use it.

I do get a prompt saying I should plug it in on boot... but it worked ok without it. Runs 24/7 and plays battlefield 2 for hours on end.

I will most likely plug it in just to get rid of the prompt.
12-09-2005, 12:18 PM
Eluzion

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Originally Posted by arctic-k20

you need the smbus drivers - its the ide drivers that cause issues....

everything else is fine - i install everything MINUS the ide drivers and i say no to the nvidia firewall ;)

I installed everything except the IDE drivers as well (heard they're not any better than the MS ones and work the same).

I had two Other Devices listed, SM Bus Controller and PCI Memory Controller. SM Bus Controller is gone but PCI Memory Controller is still there. *shrug*
12-09-2005, 01:04 PM
ben805

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Originally Posted by craig588

Now I've unplugged the fans from my condenser. Once again it seems to be working.

Surely someone else has had problems with the cold bug on this mobo, no?

Craig....for phase change make sure you use only BIOS 703, none of the beta are stable enough under subzero IMO, I've noticed my memory controller react slightly different and as mentioned by Tony(aka BigToe) you'll need to use weaker drive strength on phase change....not much to play with but you can try to set from Normal to Weak, and up your vdimm one more notch and see what happen, also try to enable your chipsets and LDT overvolt.

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