C'DaleRider, I liked your instructions...
A section of your text has been put in the 'Tips' section of the OP. :up:
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C'DaleRider, I liked your instructions...
A section of your text has been put in the 'Tips' section of the OP. :up:
On the way from ek i have
EK-NB/SB ASUS 4 for the SB so i can get a 3870x2 in
also
2 x EK-Backplate Mosfet ASUS 1, 3, 3a
1 x EK-Supreme - Plexi (universal socket)
1 x EK-Backplate LGA 775
1 x Metal plate 775 - Supreme
removing the phase change and only using it for benching in the future.
Yes you say wTF it takes some time to turn on and is using some 300w of power and I love it but the ek water block is looking like the way to go. will post updated pics with all the parts on the mobo when there in so to post a updated setup of ek waterblocks in the first post.
I will be looking foward to it!!
Then I want some temps put of you withought the phase change unit! ;)
There is a spot in the OP just waiting for a picture of your new blocks mounted on your mobo. :up:
No worrise. Get shot of the stock NB cooling, pop the heat pipe off the SB and use a proper block on NB and get some uber cool temps to big FSBQuote:
Originally Posted by deepcover
you know, the best part about this whole thread is the fact that it applies to the new rampage formula board as well. im pulling my blocks off today because i just heard word that my rampage is on the way!
After cleaning up both NB and SB i applied new thermal paste and reseated hs on stock form. I am afraid i dont see any difference on temps at all. Maybe i did something wrong.
Allright, I am now testing for leaks.
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9...ting800dy7.jpg
So far so good...
Running the pump (MCP655) at full speed, and I can't really hear it over the PSU (which is also very quiet)
you'd be the first not to notice a difference... something here is odd.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosAD
man i love that black feser one!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Durkadurka
Watch it like your first born!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Durkadurka
Good job buddy!!
Did you do the block too, or just the base?Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosAD
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Originally Posted by Exahertz
I just did the base, i have the non-SE version.
Have hooked everything up now, but cannot get passed "CPU INIT".
The CPU is a QX9650 and I put one stick of Corsair DDR2-6400 in the ramslot.
Is there a common cause of stopping at CPU INIT ?
1) Does the PC start, meaning do you get power to the mb.Quote:
Originally Posted by Durkadurka
2) i was getting the following... the reset button on the mb is green, the power botton is lighting red.
no matter how much i ws presssing the "power" button on on chassi it wouldnt boot. i was pressing the power button on the mb for up to 2 mins before i could get it to start. It turned out to be a sort circuit on the mb.
iam writing this just in case same is happening to you
Yeah LEDs are on across the board. Reset has a green light, while the power button has a red light.
Both the RAM and CPU leds are up to red.
So you get power to the mb but it will not boot. you get lights across the mb when you press the power button, meaning the funs are workingQuote:
Originally Posted by Durkadurka
you might try this already and changed the ram from one slot to the other.
Red means that the voltage is high, unless you find a way to reset your bios, as it might be stuck in some strainge voltage.
Did you set everything back to default before you took the CPU out?
This was my first ever run.
I put the cpu in, mounted waterblocks, ran leaktesting, and then started up for the first time today.
This MB should run QX9650 right of the shelf right?
I have an e6600 on the computer I'm writing on right now, would it be worth it to test this on the Maximus perhaps?
If that boots, flash to BIOS 0907 and give it another go?
Or am I reaching here, and should be looking for other possibilities?
I would say definitely test if it boots with another CPU....
Then update the bios.
Process of elimination...
I know that was the case for me for the E8400. I had to put an older chip in and update the bios before I could use the E8400. It's definitely worth trying the other chip when you exhaust your other options. I would first try clearing the CMOS if you haven't already. Remember, to clear the CMOS the sliding switch on the PCB must be in the correct position. By default, mine was set to disable. Thus, when I hit the clear CMOS button on the back of the computer, it just reboot my computer, but didn't clear the CMOS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Durkadurka
Early bios' did not support the 45nm chips. I believe you need to install the E6600, flash to 907 and then swap the cpus. I'd clear cmos once the E6600 is out before installing the 9650. :shrug: If your board came with the beta 907 maybe someone else has a better answer. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Durkadurka
One thing I notice is that I was mistaken about before, is that I get no lights on the CPU LED. I get red on all the other LEDs; NB, RAM and SB.
Oh well, I'll try the other CPU tomorrow after work, too tired now to do it.
I've had this board since it came on the market, was the first item I got for my new build.Quote:
Originally Posted by WFO
So it probably has one of the earlier bioses that didnt support 45nm then.
Crap! During the process of switching CPU, I managed to pull one of the hoses off the D-Tek block, and spilled quite some liquid (Feser one) onto the MB.
How should I go about cleaning/drying it?
Should I remove all the blocks and hang it to dry ?
The bord do not what so ever persiod ship with the new bios to suport 45nm, you have to flash it.
No matter what rev or date of this bord.
I think you can get into it without a CPU.
Hopefully it aint killed the CPU!