***OFFICIAL Asus P5K-E/WiFi Thread

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Originally Posted by NINaudio

Hey all, I have this board and have a few questions and some odd problems. First of all, how do you read the NB temp? Is it the mobo temp shown in asus probe?

Also, I have some random problems with o/c'ing. I've always heard that this and the other new Asus boards recover from failed oc attempts "gracefully" by rebooting to stock settings. Well, whatever settings it deems as stock just hang the pc. I'm guessing that it undervolts by ram too much and makes it not happy. All I get is a black screen, no post beeps or anything. This has even happened to me once or twice on a windows restart without changing any settings. To get around this I end up having to put an old stick of value ram I have laying around in and that lets me get into the bios and adjust memory voltages to 2.3 or so. Then I can turn it off, put the team ram back and get into the bios again. Sometimes it requires a cmos reset and sometimes it doesn't.

Do you think that switching to Bios 1002 will help this? Or should I look for a different set of ram that will run with less volts?

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My board did that as well with my Lanfest Crucial Ballistix DDr2 800 2.2v Micron d9 chips. It is due to the default memory voltage 1.8v being too low for some chip. I also had to do the cheap ram trick. I recently moved to Transcend Axe ram which is also micron D9 DDR1200 2.2v ram and for some reason it is fine and will boot at 1.8v during recovery. Here is the ram it works great http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820208343
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Has anyone using this e8xxx series with 0603 bios ?

Gen, thanks for testing, i tried the same with my indexfinger and found them to get only slightly warm under load, not hot.

Could you perform the same test with the vertical row of mosfets that are covered with the heatpipecooling?

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Originally Posted by trt740

My board did that as well with my Lanfest Crucial Ballistix DDr2 800 2.2v Micron d9 chips. It is due to the default memory voltage 1.8v being too low for some chip. I also had to do the cheap ram trick. I recently moved to Transcend Axe ram which is also micron D9 DDR1200 2.2v ram and for some reason it is fine and will boot at 1.8v during recovery. Here is the ram it works great http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820208343
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thanks TRT. Which bios were you using when you had this problem? I'm going to switch to 1002 tonight and see if I still have the same issue.
That's not a bad option if I end up deciding to try new ram, although I wonder how their customer service is. I was looking at the Ballistix 1066 sticks as well, as I know their service is top notch.

Also, the SPD on my ram is already set at ddr2-533 @ 1.8v according to cpu-z. So, me altering it would probably have no effect crazy.

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Originally Posted by Zeus

Gen, thanks for testing, i tried the same with my indexfinger and found them to get only slightly warm under load, not hot.

Could you perform the same test with the vertical row of mosfets that are covered with the heatpipecooling?

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Np, I can as soon as i get more ceramique.

Where is the sticky for the Q6600 overclocks?
Anyway I have mine at 400x8 which is 3.2 with stock voltage, and a stock cooler. I don't know about the temps tho 64 seems high to me. I had it at 333x9 which was 3 gigs but I didn't have speedfan installed then.
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Originally Posted by NINaudio

thanks TRT. Which bios were you using when you had this problem? I'm going to switch to 1002 tonight and see if I still have the same issue.
That's not a bad option if I end up deciding to try new ram, although I wonder how their customer service is. I was looking at the Ballistix 1066 sticks as well, as I know their service is top notch.

Also, the SPD on my ram is already set at ddr2-533 @ 1.8v according to cpu-z. So, me altering it would probably have no effect crazy.

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FWIW I've seen CPU-Z report things incorrectly, are are you looking at the "Max Bandwith" section? If so check that all your mem modules are reporting the same via the "Memory Slot Selection", and BTW if it is actually
set to 533 according to my manual 667 is the lowest this mobo officially
supports, but 533 support is likely directly related to your bios revision
or hardware revision even.
I would at least try opening the SPD with SPDTool to see what "SDRAM
Cycle time at Maximum Supported CAS Latency" is actually set at. Good Luck!

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Originally Posted by barzi

is it true that bios 1002 had no Voltage demper mode? I can't find it in my bios, but maybe i'm looking over it..

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If it is the same as 0906 it is called loadline calibration.

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Originally Posted by vera

Has anyone using this e8xxx series with 0603 bios ?

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Originally Posted by [XC] 2long4u

Where is the sticky for the Q6600 overclocks?
Anyway I have mine at 400x8 which is 3.2 with stock voltage, and a stock cooler. I don't know about the temps tho 64 seems high to me. I had it at 333x9 which was 3 gigs but I didn't have speedfan installed then.

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I think that speed fan is not the best tool for monitoring the core temps. Even if I set the offset values of the temperatures, it seems that it calculates with false. Its good to control fan speeds according to temps. For temperature montioring I use hwmonitor, or core temp. The core temps are good about 60°C-65°C, and hot over 75°C. Dont go over 80°C. The CPU sensor displays about 10-15°C less then the core sensors, so its max value should be 65°C.

BIOS 1004 is out !

ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/so...E/P5KE1004.zip

Happy testing :)

is there a webpage somewhere, where we can see the changes of the latest BIOS revisions?

Not yet, ASUS updates their product-pages a few days/weeks later :)

Anyone have a go at it yet? I would but my mobo is still in the replacement process :) They are currently trying to "fix" it or some BS like that :D

Has anyone tried the new bios yet?

I`m not brave enough to try it because I cant downgrade bios for some reason.

I still cant get asus update to install in my pc.
Anyone have any ideas why the program keeps saying "no asus motherboard installed"

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Originally Posted by greyhound

BIOS 1004 is out !

Happy testing :)

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Do you know something about this BIOS? Is it worth to flash it? I've got the 0602 one.

Just flashed it. C1E bug is fixed.

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Originally Posted by greyhound

BIOS 1004 is out !

ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/so...E/P5KE1004.zip

Happy testing :)

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I just flashed it too. Same as 1002 with the C1E/EIST now fixed.
So far so good.

Nice. I hated that eist.

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

I just flashed it too. Same as 1002 with the C1E/EIST now fixed.
So far so good.

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Nothing has changed except the C1E fix ? Wow, I can't believe it...it seems that Asus was able to fix a BIOS without creating new bugs :D

Hello guys,

I just made the jump from AMD to Intel, and I have an E8400 and an Asus P5K-E WIFI on the way. Can someone please point me to a link where I can get useful info on Overclocking using this board? In other words, which setting should be OFF/ON, optimal setups, etc.

Thank you

where do you get all this e8400 geeze in europe you just can't get it!!!!!

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Originally Posted by NINaudio

thanks TRT. Which bios were you using when you had this problem? I'm going to switch to 1002 tonight and see if I still have the same issue.
That's not a bad option if I end up deciding to try new ram, although I wonder how their customer service is. I was looking at the Ballistix 1066 sticks as well, as I know their service is top notch.

Also, the SPD on my ram is already set at ddr2-533 @ 1.8v according to cpu-z. So, me altering it would probably have no effect crazy.

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Bios 806 now I'm using 1002, anyone know the what the default voltage for the north bridge and what do you guys set yours at when over clocking.

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Originally Posted by trt740

Bios 806 now I'm using 1002, anyone know the what the default voltage for the north bridge and what do you guys set yours at when over clocking.

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Default for NB is 1.25v Im using 1.60 for now no problems, however I do
have 80mm fan blowing on the heat sink. It's seems to get pretty hot on
anything over 1.40v. As with anything if your raising the voltage keep
It cool.

Hi guys,

Could someone measure the distance between the two holes for the mosfet cooler on this board? (P5K-E wifi)
And measure the distance between the other two holes for the other mosfets that don't come with a heatsink?

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5596/p5kerj5.gif

I'd really appreciate it!
I'm thinking of buying this board, but need to check this out.

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

Default for NB is 1.25v Im using 1.60 for now no problems, however I do
have 80mm fan blowing on the heat sink. It's seems to get pretty hot on
anything over 1.40v. As with anything if your raising the voltage keep
It cool.

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No problem I have a 250mm fan blowing on it. Whats considered to high a temp for stability 50c ?

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Originally Posted by smee

Hi guys,

Could someone measure the distance between the two holes for the mosfet cooler on this board? (P5K-E wifi)
And measure the distance between the other two holes for the other mosfets that don't come with a heatsink?

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5596/p5kerj5.gif

I'd really appreciate it!
I'm thinking of buying this board, but need to check this out.

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78mm between the 2 holes, both locations are the same measurements
I could not get a 100% accurate measurement since it's mounted in my case.
Hope that helps, this is a great board BTW.

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Originally Posted by trt740

No problem I have a 250mm fan blowing on it. Whats considered to high a temp for stability 50c ?

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Hmm, your guess is as good as mine, However asus probe starts sounding alarms after 45c. Mine stays around 40-44c at load with the 1.60v im giving
it. Also I did not have any stability problems at 1.70v even with no fan blowing on it, it just got a bit too hot to the touch for me to be comfortable.

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Originally Posted by spider_d

http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_pa...50aHVzaWFzdA==

http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_pa...cl.htm#asusP35

HR-09 U Type 2 near the I/O panel

HR-09 S Type 2 near the top

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look here they already helped me

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

78mm between the 2 holes, both locations are the same measurements
I could not get a 100% accurate measurement since it's mounted in my case.
Hope that helps, this is a great board BTW.

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Thanks!
Do you think this cooler will fit?

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Originally Posted by smee

Thanks!
Do you think this cooler will fit?

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I think so look at this link trt740 just posted
http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_pa...cl.htm#asusP35

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

I think so look at this link trt740 just posted
http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_pa...cl.htm#asusP35

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Cool thank you!
It looks like TYPE2's will work :)
Much appreciated mate! :up:

Hi; what is the cpu PLL voltage ??

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Originally Posted by vera

Hi; what is the cpu PLL voltage ??

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Phase-Locked Loop voltage, it's the voltage of the frequency generator
signal to the CPU. You can raise it to help with stabilizing the FSB when
overclocking. But be carefull not to go to high, I've seen alot of warnings
regarding PLL voltage.

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

Phase-Locked Loop voltage, it's the voltage of the frequency generator
signal to the CPU. You can raise it to help with stabilizing the FSB when
overclocking. But be carefull not to go to high, I've seen alot of warnings
regarding PLL voltage.

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What should be ? 1.7 ?

I have a E8200 cpu, tracer 1066, and p5k-e ...

I overclock the cpu 8x500 = 4000mhz but orthos's large fft not stable ,, What is the important point of this board to achieve high fsb's ? like 8x530...

New 1002 BIOS is looking good for P5K-E/WiFi-AP. Finally the same small vdrop as with 602/603.
Ran small FFTs for a few hours with same settings as with 602 and everything solid so far with my Q6600. :up:

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Originally Posted by vera

What should be ? 1.7 ?

I have a E8200 cpu, tracer 1066, and p5k-e ...

I overclock the cpu 8x500 = 4000mhz but orthos's large fft not stable ,, What is the important point of this board to achieve high fsb's ? like 8x530...

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That all depends. I would raise the NB, PLL, SB, and FSB term voltage if
your clocking the FSB up that high.

Try setting your FSB strap at 400mhz.

Also try upping your ram timings like 6-6-6-20 just to see if its you ram
holding you back.

And FWIW I've read reviews about the e8200 not getting to 4ghz very
easly, the e8400 is the one to get for price vs overclockablity

and what are your temps?

maybe try this:
400mhz fsb strap
pll 1.6-7
fsb term 1.40
NB 1.55-70
SB 1.20

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

That all depends. I would raise the NB, PLL, SB, and FSB term voltage if
your clocking the FSB up that high.

Try setting your FSB strap at 400mhz.

Also try upping your ram timings like 6-6-6-20 just to see if its you ram
holding you back.

And FWIW I've read reviews about the e8200 not getting to 4ghz very
easly, the e8400 is the one to get for price vs overclockablity

and what are your temps?

maybe try this:
400mhz fsb strap
pll 1.6-7
fsb term 1.40
NB 1.55-70
SB 1.20

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Thanks for the help:) my ram totally stable 5-5-5-15 1200 mhz 2.1 volts , ram is good , but I use 1:1 now 8x500 4-4-4-12 2.2 volts.... Why can I increase the SB voltage ? Is it affect the stability ?

my current settings are ;

cpu vcore : 1.288
fsb strap : auto
pll : 1.6
nb:1.55
sb : auto

This settings give me a 8x500 = 4000mhz 4-4-4-12 > 1000 mhz ... It's stable this settings .. but I want to use 8x525 = 4200mhz (7/24) 525 fsb is so hard , I upped the sb voltage 1.70 but not stable :confused:

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Originally Posted by Wolf@Heart

New 1002 BIOS is looking good for P5K-E/WiFi-AP. Finally the same small vdrop as with 602/603.
Ran small FFTs for a few hours with same settings as with 602 and everything solid so far with my Q6600. :up:

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This 1002 bios not runs my ram with divider,, 0602 bios works my ram divider easily :confused:

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Originally Posted by vera

Thanks for the help:) my ram totally stable 5-5-5-15 1200 mhz 2.1 volts , ram is good , but I use 1:1 now 8x500 4-4-4-12 2.2 volts.... Why can I increase the SB voltage ? Is it affect the stability ?

my current settings are ;

cpu vcore : 1.288
fsb strap : auto
pll : 1.6
nb:1.55
sb : auto

This settings give me a 8x500 = 4000mhz 4-4-4-12 > 1000 mhz ... It's stable this settings .. but I want to use 8x525 = 4200mhz (7/24) 525 fsb is so hard , I upped the sb voltage 1.70 but not stable :confused:

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Ok try bumping you CPU vcore up to say 1.38, watch your temps closely...
If that does not work then your prob. hitting the FSB wall of the e8200.

Also go in smaller steps on the FSB, so if 500 is stable now try 505, then 510, and so on....

Good Luck

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

Ok try bumping you CPU vcore up to say 1.38, watch your temps closely...
If that does not work then your prob. hitting the FSB wall of the e8200.

Also go in smaller steps on the FSB, so if 500 is stable now try 505, then 510, and so on....

Good Luck

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Maybe mainboard limit ?

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Originally Posted by smee

Cool thank you!
It looks like TYPE2's will work :)
Much appreciated mate! :up:

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I did the touch test as well and there not even hot my north bridge is at 33c even set to 1.55v. I do have a very large side fan and a case with crazy air flow but I don't think they need cooled

My p5k-e upped to 525 fsb with e8200 but Nb voltage 1.7 needed :( and not stable... I think p5k-e is not for fsb

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Originally Posted by vera

My p5k-e upped to 525 fsb with e8200 but Nb voltage 1.7 needed :( and not stable... I think p5k-e is not for fsb

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not sure about that mine does 550 fsb

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

Ok try bumping you CPU vcore up to say 1.38, watch your temps closely...
If that does not work then your prob. hitting the FSB wall of the e8200.

Also go in smaller steps on the FSB, so if 500 is stable now try 505, then 510, and so on....

Good Luck

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what the PLL do

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Originally Posted by TEDY

where do you get all this e8400 geeze in europe you just can't get it!!!!!

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get one off ebay they are everywhere.

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Originally Posted by vera

My p5k-e upped to 525 fsb with e8200 but Nb voltage 1.7 needed :( and not stable... I think p5k-e is not for fsb

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The FSB limit is prob from your CPU! Yes CPU's have a FSB wall to.
my e4300 will not go past 350 even if i drop the multi to 7. Like I said
the e8200's are not the overclocking champs like the e8400's I've read many
reviews that back this up, just google it im sure you'll find some. I doubt it's
the board since many others have reached very high FSB with it.

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

I just flashed it too. Same as 1002 with the C1E/EIST now fixed.
So far so good.

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Did a short test....yes, i too can confirm that C1E/EIST is fixed, also Vdroop is around 0.034. My oc seems stable with slightly lesser vcore set in bios, 1.32v now instead of 1.38 before. happy with 1004 for now.

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Originally Posted by glide 1

Did a short test....yes, i too can confirm that C1E/EIST is fixed, also Vdroop is around 0.034. My oc seems stable with slightly lesser vcore set in bios, 1.32v now instead of 1.38 before. happy with 1004 for now.

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What is your chip and O/C?

I have a Q6600 @ 3465 with 1.30 in bios, shows 1.27 in windows at idle. drops to 1.26 @ load.


Load temps dropped by about 3 to 5 degrees at the same voltage with bios 1004.
I haven`t tried decreasing the cpu voltage yet, but I think it will go even lower @ 3465 and still be 100% prime stable.

So far 1004 seems very stable with a Q6600. The most stable bios to date IMHO.

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Originally Posted by trt740

not sure about that mine does 550 fsb

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So does mine, even with stock voltages on NB, SB and other MB voltages, this was with my E6850, my E8400 only reaches 530 FSB.

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Originally Posted by Rocket

What is your chip and O/C?

I have a Q6600 @ 3465 with 1.30 in bios, shows 1.27 in windows at idle. drops to 1.26 @ load.


Load temps dropped by about 3 to 5 degrees at the same voltage with bios 1004.
I haven`t tried decreasing the cpu voltage yet, but I think it will go even lower @ 3465 and still be 100% prime stable.

So far 1004 seems very stable with a Q6600. The most stable bios to date IMHO.

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Its an e4500 @ 8x400. also noticing a small drop in load temps 2-3deg. My NB is HOT though but same as before with 906, 1002...

Have problems with your FSB since the bios 906 and 1002? Me I do not manage to exceed the 460…

What is the GTL voltage? Is it affect stability ? What should it be for 45nm cpu's ?

I tested 1.4v and 1.55v for northbridge
GTL voltage AUTO
With E8500…

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Originally Posted by vera

What is the GTL voltage? Is it affect stability ? What should it be for 45nm cpu's ?

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GTL voltage should get your cpu more stable with lower Vcore.

It looks like Asus not only messed up with eist, they also forgot to give this setting in bios an actual function.

They just put it there to make it look nice, truth is it's only there because all better P35 boards have this function in their bios.

Is there anyone that got more stability out of this setting on this board with bios 1002?

hey guys, how does this board fare with a q6600? And what about 4 sticks of RAM? problems? Any BIOS recommendations?

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Originally Posted by Zeus

GTL voltage should get your cpu more stable with lower Vcore.

It looks like Asus not only messed up with eist, they also forgot to give this setting in bios an actual function.

They just put it there to make it look nice, truth is it's only there because all better P35 boards have this function in their bios.

Is there anyone that got more stability out of this setting on this board with bios 1002?

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Im testing 1004 now and it seems to be the best so far (in my opinion).
It is the same as 1002 however it does have the eist function working, or in other words you can now disable it.

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

The FSB limit is prob from your CPU! Yes CPU's have a FSB wall to.
my e4300 will not go past 350 even if i drop the multi to 7. Like I said
the e8200's are not the overclocking champs like the e8400's I've read many
reviews that back this up, just google it im sure you'll find some. I doubt it's
the board since many others have reached very high FSB with it.

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My system is 8x500 1.55 nb voltage but When I upped to 525 fsb the boards needs 1.70 nb v , and my daily usage system

8x513 = 4100mhz
vcore 1.350 load
nb 1.70
ram 1026 4-4-4-12 2.15 v

up to 80 degree orthos small fft , but working anyway :ROTF:

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Originally Posted by vera

My system is 8x500 1.55 nb voltage but When I upped to 525 fsb the boards needs 1.70 nb v , and my daily usage system

8x513 = 4100mhz
vcore 1.350 load
nb 1.70
ram 1026 4-4-4-12 2.15 v

up to 80 degree orthos small fft , but working anyway :ROTF:

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80c that seems a little hot. What are you using to cool the bad boy down?
Stock Intel HSF?

Have a look at this intel says stay under 72c. http://processorfinder.intel.com/det...px?sSpec=SLAPP

Since this is your daily 24/7 sys
I would suggest upgrading the CPU cooling.

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

Im testing 1004 now and it seems to be the best so far (in my opinion).
It is the same as 1002 however it does have the eist function working, or in other words you can now disable it.

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Yeehaa!! Thanks man! :up:

One problem solved at least!

I flashed it and can now disable eist again, now i'm gonna check if gtl voltage setting works. :cool:

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CrazyNutz;2739442]80c that seems a little hot. What are you using to cool the bad boy down?
Stock Intel HSF?

Have a look at this intel says stay under 72c. http://processorfinder.intel.com/det...px?sSpec=SLAPP

Since this is your daily 24/7 sys
I would suggest upgrading the CPU cooling.

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My cooler is tt bigtyphoon

Oookay, looks like the default value of the gtl voltage is changed in bios 1004, i can now run Prime 95 with 1.228V, before i needed 1.304V for 4GHz.

This weekend i will play some with gtl voltage and termination voltage, see if these settings in bios do something now.

So far i like this bios better than 1002, much better. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Prime1288V.jpg

Post your findings :) I'm hoping i can get it stable at 4.3 with less then 1.48v (real).

more max fsb runs with e8xxx ??

link for 1004 bios?

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Originally Posted by khanem

link for 1004 bios?

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ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/socket775/P5K-E/

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Originally Posted by Zeus

Oookay, looks like the default value of the gtl voltage is changed in bios 1004, i can now run Prime 95 with 1.228V, before i needed 1.304V for 4GHz.

This weekend i will play some with gtl voltage and termination voltage, see if these settings in bios do something now.

So far i like this bios better than 1002, much better. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Prime1288V.jpg

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First of all: Can you send me THAT prime version? I'm searching all over the web, but I can't find that prime edition. Only the single core version.

Second: Why is there so much difference between the core temps?

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Originally Posted by trt740

I did the touch test as well and there not even hot my north bridge is at 33c even set to 1.55v. I do have a very large side fan and a case with crazy air flow but I don't think they need cooled

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Ok thanks for letting me know!
I'll probably cool the mosfets any way but thanks!

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Originally Posted by barzi

First of all: Can you send me THAT prime version? I'm searching all over the web, but I can't find that prime edition. Only the single core version.

Second: Why is there so much difference between the core temps?

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All you had to do was Google it. :)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...5+25.5&spell=1

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Originally Posted by Jultsu

hey guys, how does this board fare with a q6600? And what about 4 sticks of RAM? problems? Any BIOS recommendations?

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I've been running my Q6600 G0 @ 3.7GHz 24/7 for many weeks without issue.
I use 4 sticks of 1GB Crucial Ballistix 8500.
As for BIOS, I've run 602 without issue. I'm running 603 now, still no problems.
Might give 1004 a shot next week, we'll see, don't wanna push my luck but I think this quad has more than 3.7 in it ;-)

Good luck, and have fun.

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/socket775/P5K-E/

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Thanks :up:

I got mixed reactions to the 1004 BIOS atm, good to loose the vdroop from 0906, but my 1.35V 4ghz OC which was Prime stable with 0906 is not stable at those settings at 1004, I need ~1.4V.

4.2ghz needs about the same voltage though, a little under 1.5..

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Originally Posted by barzi

First of all: Can you send me THAT prime version? I'm searching all over the web, but I can't find that prime edition. Only the single core version.

Second: Why is there so much difference between the core temps?

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First, found it on my very first google attempt. :D
I see there is a link posted already so that one is solved.

Second, i wish i knew. I know for sure it's the cpu because my 8400 read 38ºC on both cores idle but this one has a real messed up temp reading.

I think Intel rushed things to get these cpu's out, i wonder if it's covered under warrenty. It has a 15ºC difference between the cores. :shrug:

How's your quest for sub 10 seconds 1M doing?

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Originally Posted by Mister2

I've been running my Q6600 G0 @ 3.7GHz 24/7 for many weeks without issue.

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I have about the same setup, but can't get past 3.16GHz, even though the temps are low enough. Care to share your BIOS settings? I'm having a feeling I forgot something...

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Originally Posted by barzi

Second: Why is there so much difference between the core temps?

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I was told that this could be because of the cooling paste that is not divided equally. I had this problem when I installed a Scythe Cooler: I put on too much cooling paste. I suggest you remove the cooling paste with alcohol (at least 90%!), and use Arctic Silver cooling paste... but not too much, you still have to be able to see through it. The result: my temps dropped at least 5°, and the difference between the four cores is 4° maximum!

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Originally Posted by davemelb

All you had to do was Google it. :)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...5+25.5&spell=1

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Thanks! I didn't knew the version of that prime.

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First, found it on my very first google attempt. :D
I see there is a link posted already so that one is solved.

Second, i wish i knew. I know for sure it's the cpu because my 8400 read 38ºC on both cores idle but this one has a real messed up temp reading.

I think Intel rushed things to get these cpu's out, i wonder if it's covered under warrenty. It has a 15ºC difference between the cores. :shrug:

How's your quest for sub 10 seconds 1M doing?

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It's done :D. My fastest time is now 9.921s on 520x9 with 1.6v in bios.:D

My daily usage is 8x513 = 4100 mhz large fft and small fft totally stable but When the system is idle sometimes restarting ! What's going on ? high fsb affect the hdd or something ?

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Originally Posted by vera

My daily usage is 8x513 = 4100 mhz large fft and small fft totally stable but When the system is idle sometimes restarting ! What's going on ? high fsb affect the hdd or something ?

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Whats your SB voltage? When you Clock your FSB up your not always just
affecting the link between the CPU and the NB. The NB is the central hub
to every component on your board. Some things can be locked (i.e. PCIe)
to a certain frequency while others like the SB (responsible for Sata, Pata,
USB, etc.) will/can be a affected be the FSB Frequency. I have mine
at max 1.20v noprobs.

Good Luck..

Should I increase the Pci-e frequency ? default 100 .. What am I
do ? Sb voltage is 2.05 but same issue... When I exit the game it's restart

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Should I increase the Pci-e frequency ? default 100 .. What am I
do ? Sb voltage is 2.05 but same issue... When I exit the game it's restart

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No, and SB @ 2.05? you must mean 1.05, try it at 1.20.

I have had the same issue about restarting after exiting a game, or actually
it was aquamark it means your overclock is not stable. See if the SB @ 1.20v
helps, if not bump your FSB down a notch.

anyone ever use a x3220 Go in this board. If so how did it work for you. I had a X3210 and it was fine but for some reason a friend owns a x3220 and a P5k black pearl edition and is having trouble.

ahh sorry, It's already 1.20 :(

Any p5k-e users ? reach 600fsb with this 45nm cpu's ?

What BIOS are working well with 45nm?

Iv tried 0906 (no POST) and 1004 (hangs in BIOS)

Some people are having success with these BIOS...answers would be welcome!

My 8200 8x525 is stable orthos small fft but When I run the large fft it crashes , I think the mobo limit or bios issue (mine 1004) !! also windows opended at 8x535 no problem..

If it's not stable at 525mhz in blend then your ram sucks probably. Give it more volts and re-try.

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Originally Posted by AriciU

If it's not stable at 525mhz in blend then your ram sucks probably. Give it more volts and re-try.

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No , my ram absolutely stable I'm sure about that my tracer 1066 totaly stable 1200 mhz 5-5-5-15 timings 2.1 volts with divider and memtest , I think the board issue with the 45nm cpu

Well... small ffts stresses only CPU while blend stresses both CPU and RAM so...

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Well... small ffts stresses only CPU while blend stresses both CPU and RAM so...

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Did you try your cpu' s max fsb with the p5k-e ? ;)

The system restarting at idle ! but orthos small and largee fft stable , what is the problem ?

I just ordered this motherboard. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to replace the TIM that comes with the stock board, with an application of Artic Silver 5 before I mount it in my case.

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Originally Posted by Tibu

I just ordered this motherboard. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to replace the TIM that comes with the stock board, with an application of Artic Silver 5 before I mount it in my case.

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I wouldn't bother, but if I did I wouldn't use AS5, I would use something like Arctic Cooling MX-2, performs better and is non-conductive.

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I have about the same setup, but can't get past 3.16GHz, even though the temps are low enough. Care to share your BIOS settings? I'm having a feeling I forgot something...

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I'd be more than happy to share =)
I'm in the middle of a bunch of stuff right now so I can't reboot to look right now though, sorry for the delay bro =(
I'll reboot and take some pics ASAP, then edit this post or something.

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Here ya go, took some pics from the AI Overclocking screen:

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The system restarting at idle ! but orthos small and largee fft stable , what is the problem ?

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Just had a thought about this. Did you disable all the C1E EIST (speed step mess). If not your cpu may be droping the vcore down (to save power) at idle to the point that it becomes unstable for your overclock. Just go to the
CPU feature section in your BIOS and disable everything in there.

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Originally Posted by g1raffe

I wouldn't bother, but if I did I wouldn't use AS5, I would use something like Arctic Cooling MX-2, performs better and is non-conductive.

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Nice clocks on that e8400, Is that prime stable? Was it much trouble to get there, and what are your temps? Im getting a e8400 in few weeks, just trying to get a head start on what to expect.. some what:D

Thanks

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Nice clocks on that e8400, Is that prime stable? Was it much trouble to get there, and what are your temps? Im getting a e8400 in few weeks, just trying to get a head start on what to expect.. some what:D

Thanks

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Na, max prime stable is around 4.5 with 1.6V, I have only done 10hr+ tests up to 4.3ghz @ ~1.525V IIRC.

Max SuperPi 32M stable and 3DMark06 stable is ~4.6ghz.

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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz

Just had a thought about this. Did you disable all the C1E EIST (speed step mess). If not your cpu may be droping the vcore down (to save power) at idle to the point that it becomes unstable for your overclock. Just go to the
CPU feature section in your BIOS and disable everything in there.

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Yes, speed step disabled . I'm using 1004 bios..


Asus p5k-e p35 chipset
E8200
2x1gb ddr 1066
250gb Seagate sataII Hdd (onboard sata controller)
x1950xt
pci-e frequency at locked 100

I use this config 8x500 daily usage .. orthos small and large fft totally stable .. But sometimes When system is idle windows restarting , I think hdd is cause this issue ... so Should I increase the pci-e frequency ?

I just got my Wolfdale 8400 up and running this morning. Here are some running on aircooling results

Mobo-----P5KE Wifi
Prossy----8400 Wolfdale
PSU------PC and Power Cooling Silencer 750 Quad
Cooler----Scythe Cooler with 100mm fan
Memory--2 x 1 gig G.Skill 6400 HZ
Vid Card--Foxconn 8800GTX
HDD------250gig Seagate Baracuda
DVD-----Samsung DVD writer
FDD----Sony
Vantec---Fan Contoller

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Zilla/pihi.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/aqmk3wow.jpg

This board and processor are sweet together


WZ

What is the fsb strap to nortbridge ? what should it be ? my current setting is 8x500 ... system booting only when I changed to fsb starp to northbridge 400 ?

New BIOS 1006 - ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/so...-ASUS-1006.zip

Here are my bios settings at least for now. I have not had this thing in use for 24 hours yet. I will play with it more but, it is hard to argue with where I am at so far.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_4216.jpg
As you can see I just left the strap on auto.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_4217.jpg
Not running too Xtreme on the voltage settings.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_4215.jpg
Red Heat!:shocked:

Here is a list of my parts for my all air system.

Mobo-----P5KE Wifi
Prossy----8400 Wolfdale
PSU------PC and Power Cooling Silencer 750 Quad
Cooler----Scythe Cooler with 100mm fan
Memory--2 x 1 gig G.Skill 6400 HZ
Vid Card--Foxconn 8800GTX
HDD------250gig Seagate Baracuda
DVD-----Samsung DVD writer
FDD----Sony
Vantec---Fan Contoller

You know it was not probably necessary to buy that PSU but, I have just always wanted a PC&P.

WZ