ASUS P5W DH - Problems + Fixes Thread

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Originally Posted by turokk

I have exactly the same problem with my computer.
E6600
P5W DH
My two DVDR drives are stuck in PIO Mode and i have all the intel driver and the 1305 bios...
My drives are connected on the blue intel IDE port.
Are we alone with this bug???

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I had DVD drive speed issues that turned out to be problems with folding of the cable. If you aren't careful, you can get parallel runs of signals (due to flat folding over of the cable) that cause enough cross-talk to severely impact performance.

To the maximum extent possible, keep your CD/DVD cable flat, and if there are bends, make sure they are gently rounded, or sharp 45* folds. Any longitudinal folding of the cable will cause problems.

BTW, the blue connector is the right one to use.

Lawrywild, here's a problem I forgot to post earlier.

CPU-Z and SpeedFan report all Vcore voltages above 1.448 as 1.213 (take a look at the overclock threads, most screen shots show 1.213V).

As usual, Everest Ultimate reports correctly.

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Originally Posted by Omega_

Hi, I need some help about what RAM I should buy for this mobo.

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit System Memory
Model:F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ

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I have this memory (only 2GB though) and it is amazingly overclockable. I'm running it at 3-3-3-12-5 at 690, but it also works well at 4-4-4-12-4 at 863.

Mine is working well for now:
1M SuperPi
I sent my PSU for warranty today.
Hopefully I get new next week.

could someone please specify the component/pin # of the Vcore measurement point so I can check it with a voltmeter?
thanks

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Originally Posted by archi

Do you happen to have G.Skill 2GBHZ? because I have the exact same timings, and in bios the SPD is set to SPD enabled where it suppose to run PC800 @ 4-4-4-12

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No, these are OCZ Gold PC5300 2 x 1Gb set. I am running them at 4-4-4-15 timings. Curiously, DDR2 800 will not allow me to POST, no matter what timings or voltages. I have to reset the CMOS (which is a PITA, given the location of the CMOS battery).

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Originally Posted by roller11

could someone please specify the component/pin # of the Vcore measurement point so I can check it with a voltmeter?
thanks

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http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=103567

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Originally Posted by jeffrey0103

I"ve got a problem of the wifi card which comes with the motherboard.
It just keep disconnecting and reconnect every 5mins...
Can someone help me out with this plz?

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Mine disconnected and reconnected all the time also. I don't have spare access points and spare USB wireless cards laying around, so I wasn't able to troubleshoot extensively. In this particular location, I have (4-5) other networks visible, so this also complicates troubleshooting. My laptop works fine EVERYWHERE in the house.

I'm not in the mood to run CAT 5 everywhere in my house, so I ended up punting, and getting Netgear's latest powerline networking which has a true bandwidth of about 8Mbits/s, which exceeds my downlink Internet bandwidth. One advantage is that it ALWAYS works

http://www.computerbase.de/forum/sho...81#post2196081

could someone please specify the component/pin # of the Vcore measurement point so I can check it with a voltmeter?

Kyosen's guide shows Vdimm, Vfsb, Vdroop, but doesn't show Vcore.
Reading the voltage in the BIOS doesn't work for what I want to do,
must be read with an actual voltmeter.
thanks

Has anyone seen the "G0UAY" version of the DLX that Eva2000 featured in his thread here? Has anyone seen this revsions with the 1.85v northbridge option show up here in the U.S.? Do the new bios revisions also give the higher voltage or is that strictly specific to a newer mobo revision?

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Originally Posted by gundamit

Has anyone seen the "G0UAY" version of the DLX that Eva2000 featured in his thread here? Has anyone seen this revsions with the 1.85v northbridge option show up here in the U.S.? Do the new bios revisions also give the higher voltage or is that strictly specific to a newer mobo revision?

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My local fry's store said they will have it by the weekend. Unfortunately they charge $299 + tax in store. It $269 @ Outpost.com which is their e-tailer but no way to know what u get going that route. Ben @ Tankguys I believe is looking for them though.

I think alot of people may grab that abit board now though.

I'm come across a bit of an oddity on mine. If I set the FSB to 415 it won't post but 410 does and it totally stable and 425 does but isn't (might have to bump some more volts). Anybody else seen this?

Another problem to add to the list
When i set MCH to 1.65 (since the board refuses to boot into Win with anything above 400 Fsb) , a high pitched hissing noise came from the case , probably from a capacitor or something
After that , no post for a couple of restarts , then kept crashing at loading the HDs on POST
CMOS , took out battery , back in , bla..bla.. , boot with the sata HDs unplugged , default bios settings , now it works fine again ......

Seems like this board was only good for clocking my old 930D to 4.620 24/7 stable
Sucks for C2D tho

The funny thing is that , altho it cant go above 400fsb , it allows me to manually set the Ram timings
The irony..

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Originally Posted by gundamit

Has anyone seen the "G0UAY" version of the DLX that Eva2000 featured in his thread here? Has anyone seen this revsions with the 1.85v northbridge option show up here in the U.S.? Do the new bios revisions also give the higher voltage or is that strictly specific to a newer mobo revision?

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Just to reiterate - I have one of each revision - both say "G0UAY" - the bit you need to see is serial number 68MOAG****, not 67MOAG....

I just got the new rev today, and it is a much better overclocker - even at the same 1.65v mch.

So same volts, same e6400 CPU, same ram etc, what was a freeze point of 3424MHz is now 3516MHz.

Lots of differences - it reports higher temps for same set volts. I will post more as I learn it.

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Originally Posted by roller11

could someone please specify the component/pin # of the Vcore measurement point so I can check it with a voltmeter?

Kyosen's guide shows Vdimm, Vfsb, Vdroop, but doesn't show Vcore.
Reading the voltage in the BIOS doesn't work for what I want to do,
must be read with an actual voltmeter.
thanks

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Dont be blind, in Kyosen's mod pics you can see in Vcore/Vdroop picture an black cable, it's for Vcore monitoring cable:slapass:

Hi,

Hier is an official response by the ASUS-Support, concerning the high temperature of the motherboard

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Dear sir/madam,

Thank you for contacting ASUS Customer Service.
My name is Penny. It's my pleasure to help you with your problem.

Would you please update BIOS V1305 and have a test? The URL of download is:
http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/.../P5WDH1305.zip
About the motherboard temperature, if it is below 50C degree, it is normal. You don't need to worry about it.

If you have any problem, please refer FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions) or contact us again. We will try our best to help you.
http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us

Sincerely,

Penny
ASUS Customer Service Center(China)
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penny? 50 degrees normal? Man if its normal than why does probe start having a fit if it hits over 45 degrees? I reapplied AS5 to the mobo chipset and luckily now my temps never exceed 40C @ 1.6v to the chipset.

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Originally Posted by Counter CS

http://www.computerbase.de/forum/sho...81#post2196081

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Thanks for that link. Good stuff.

Release notes and everything!

FSB 550? :eek:

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Originally Posted by Captainmilo

Another problem to add to the list
When i set MCH to 1.65 (since the board refuses to boot into Win with anything above 400 Fsb) , a high pitched hissing noise came from the case , probably from a capacitor or something
After that , no post for a couple of restarts , then kept crashing at loading the HDs on POST
CMOS , took out battery , back in , bla..bla.. , boot with the sata HDs unplugged , default bios settings , now it works fine again ......

Seems like this board was only good for clocking my old 930D to 4.620 24/7 stable
Sucks for C2D tho

The funny thing is that , altho it cant go above 400fsb , it allows me to manually set the Ram timings
The irony..

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Sounds to me like you haven't disabled Hyper Path 3. You need to do that.

Hyper Path 3 straps the north bridge to 800, which overclocks it and makes it run very hot. If you disable HP3, the 1066 strap is used, the NB runs much cooler, and you don't have to overvolt it until FSB 450 or so.

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Originally Posted by cmthomson

Sounds to me like you haven't disabled Hyper Path 3. You need to do that.

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I got it disabled , plus all the usual adjustments have been made (pci exp. freq , pci clock sync , SPD timings etc.)
Still no luck
I'll prolly keep it till the DFI comes out , then its going to be used with a Pentium D . At least it did ok with my 930D

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Originally Posted by davexl

Just to reiterate - I have one of each revision - both say "G0UAY" - the bit you need to see is serial number 68MOAG****, not 67MOAG....

I just got the new rev today, and it is a much better overclocker - even at the same 1.65v mch.

So same volts, same e6400 CPU, same ram etc, what was a freeze point of 3424MHz is now 3516MHz.

Lots of differences - it reports higher temps for same set volts. I will post more as I learn it.

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That's good news.

Should receive my 68MOAG tomorrow, if it doesn't do around 450 FSB I'll be going for the P5WDG2 WS PRO as a last resort I think!

Has anyone else has this problem.
x6800 chip and the 1305 bios.
Cannot change multi in bios? Help

I don't think that asus have integrated multiplier adjust with ANY cpu..

I see. A bit of a bummer. Thats why I got the x6800 so I could change the multi.

Which mobo's that support xfire do allow?