Testing / comparing : Intel D975XBX2 / Asus P5B DX ***56K WARNING***

[Gunnz Akimbo]

Penryns being released Q4 2007 now.

Ahead of the 2008 debut, so it can only mean AMD real quad is here soon as well.

Is the penryn a 2x dual core config or 4 core native config? Cant remember.

Also depends how much it costs, and new mobo would probably be needed.
I wouldn't count on support by 975 boards.

[ArcticOC]

Penryns being released Q4 2007 now.

Ahead of the 2008 debut, so it can only mean AMD real quad is here soon as well.

Is the penryn a 2x dual core config or 4 core native config? Cant remember.

Also depends how much it costs, and new mobo would probably be needed.
I wouldn't count on support by 975 boards.

It`s not native quad core, just 2+2!

[Peanuts]

Core 2 Duo E6X50 with 1333Mhz FSB have been removed from the Supported CPUs list:
http://support.intel.com/support/mot.../CS-026614.htm

[astrodave]

Hasn't anyone in here slapped an e6x50 in this board yet? It's impossible to get an answer from Intel!

[Remorfer]

Hasn't anyone in here slapped an e6x50 in this board yet? It's impossible to get an answer from Intel!

Hi,

I got an official answer from Intel UK :

From: emeasupport@mailbox.cps.intel.com [mailto:emeasupport@mailbox.cps.intel.com] Sent: dinsdag 7 augustus 2007 8:24To: Johan DaesSubject: Case XXXXX, Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Dear Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX Thank-you for contacting Intel® Technical Support. We are pleased to assist you within the scope of Intel® limited warranty. It could possibly be a BIOS error. Unfortunatly I do not have that specific CPU available for testing at this moment so I cannot confirm its that specific BIOS. I would advise you to try downgrading the BIOS to the following versions. 2747, and if that one doesnt resolve the issue try 2692. You can find them at: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Filt...&OSFullName=OS Independent&lang=eng&sType=prev Kind regards Dale M.Intel® Customer Support (EMEA)Intel Corporation (UK) LimitedRegistered No. 1134945 (England) Registered Office: Pipers Way, Swindon SN3 1RJVAT No: 860 2173 47 A representative of Intel may subsequently contact you (via email) in order to obtain your feedback on the quality of the support you have received. If you do not wish to participate in this or future surveys, please read the instructions within the survey email invitation to unsubscribe.



I haven't had the time to test if the bios is indeed the error, too much work on that machine for the moment to swap the QX6700.....
Still, very strange that the Intel guys don't even have their own cpu's in their labs.....

Maybe I'll give it a try in the weekend...

Greetz,

RM
(a lot more active on www.forumdeluxx.de
Never mind the sig, it's hopelessly out of date.....

[likewhoa]

Penryns being released Q4 2007 now.

Ahead of the 2008 debut, so it can only mean AMD real quad is here soon as well.

Is the penryn a 2x dual core config or 4 core native config? Cant remember.

Also depends how much it costs, and new mobo would probably be needed.
I wouldn't count on support by 975 boards.

only AMD has implemented native quad-core atm.

[hawk1]

Core 2 Duo E6X50 with 1333Mhz FSB have been removed from the Supported CPUs list:
http://support.intel.com/support/mot.../CS-026614.htm

o well good thing i didnt order my parts yet. guess its back to the e6600, BX2, 2gig GSkill ram and a 8800GTS 320. better hurry up and order the e6600 before they are outta stock. price has already gone back up on them about 10 dollars at newegg, sux! and they are outta stock at tankguys now.

[wa2000]

Core 2 Duo E6X50 with 1333Mhz FSB have been removed from the Supported CPUs list:
http://support.intel.com/support/mot.../CS-026614.htm

What about G0 Q6600?

The "Supported Processors" page listed Q6600 there, but does it mean the board support B3 only as all other G0 CPUs had been removed from the list?

[Gunnz Akimbo]

Q6700 is a G0 stepping model.

[pcdoc1]

Hasn't anyone in here slapped an e6x50 in this board yet? It's impossible to get an answer from Intel!

A E6850 works fine in the board... L722A496 running at 3.820 @ 1.45 is a slam dunk! GSkill 6400HZ 5-5-5-12

[LaMpiR]

When i try to raise FSB i get error on my BX2 like Cannot boot, i can press i think F5 for booting with previous boot settings or some Fx to enter bios and change setting manualy. Always when i get this, my ram timmings are back to 5-5-5-12 and i have it on 4-4-4-12(stock)?

[Tj*]

wot's the differences between the steppings?

and

Does the BAII have F4 to access BIOS Maintenance Menu?

[Remorfer]

A E6850 works fine in the board... L722A496 running at 3.820 @ 1.45 is a slam dunk! GSkill 6400HZ 5-5-5-12

Hi,

could you tell me what bios you're using, I'm having no luck at all with 2770 over here.....
I've reset the bios to defaults, separated it completely from the power grid....Even in config-mode, the board doesn't start at al....

Any help would be appreciated...

Greetz,

RM

[pcdoc1]

Hi,

could you tell me what bios you're using, I'm having no luck at all with 2770 over here.....
I've resetted the bios to defaults, separated it completely from the power grid....Even in config-mode, the board doesn't start at al....

Any help would be appreciated...

Greetz,

RM

2770 is working fine here...

[chicago312]

Price at Microcenter has Dropped...

975XBX2KR 975X 775 ATX Motherboard $169.99

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0251723


So the BX2 works with E6X50 with 1333Mhz FSB ?

[wa2000]

When i try to raise FSB i get error on my BX2 like Cannot boot, i can press i think F5 for booting with previous boot settings or some Fx to enter bios and change setting manualy. Always when i get this, my ram timmings are back to 5-5-5-12 and i have it on 4-4-4-12(stock)?

Try to change the jumper on the board to "Maintenance Mode" and boot the computer into BIOS screen to disable "WatchDog".

[Raptor.1]

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Filt...dent&strOSs=38

BIOS Version 2777
About This BIOS:
 August 06, 2007
 BX97520J.86A.2777.2007.0805.1747
 SATA RAID info:
 Intel(R) RAID for SATA - v5.6.2.1002
 Marvell 88SE6145 SATA BIOS – v1.1.0.34
 PXE UNDI: Initializing Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.2.28
 PXE Base Code: Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.2.42
 Intel® Active Management Technology info:
 Intel® AMT BX Firmware: v1.2.3
New Fixes/Features:
 Updated processor support.
 Fixed "Validate the Consistency of the TCPA EventLog" failure with
Windows* Logo Kit 1.0c TPM BIOS Interface Logo Test.
 Fixed issue where flashing custom BIO file does not set OemDefault
settings in ITK 3.2.0.143.
 Fixed for initializing OemDefault variable to proper size.
 Fixed issue where flashing a large BMP Logo caused inability to
reflash and possibly not boot.
 Fixed issue where CD-ROM retries were not functioning after the
"No bootable device -- insert boot disk and press any key"
message.
 Fixed issue where certain USB bar code scanners would drop a
single character if used under USB Legacy.
 Fixed issue where certain keyboard does not work with USB Legacy
support.
 Fixed issue where some USB 2.0 boot devices become disabled late
in POST or at boot.
 Fixed the problem where disabling USB legacy support hanged the
legacy free system during POST.
 Changed VT Technology default to disable.
 Fixed Heceta issue T-control + 6 when user loaded Bmi using ITK.

[Tj*]

great...
finally got all my bits...put it all together...crossed fingers/ deep breath and flicked the switch -yay!, no blue smoke.


except why should I get a:
STOP 0x0000007E (0xC0000005 0xF748E0BF 0xF78DA208 0xF78D9F08)
pci.sys
Address: F748E0BF Base: F7487000 Date Stamp: 3b7d855c

Blue screen at the point that Windows XP says "Windows will now begin Setup" of a fresh install

Memtest 1.7 after 6 passes = no errors.

please don't tell me my mobo is FUBAR on arrival (well, ok if that's wot it iz tell me, but be gentle)

[Remorfer]

Hi,

please make sure the XP-version you are installing has SP2 or it will most certainly cause problems with PCI-Express Graphics cards. The result is the nice blue screen you are experiencing....

Greetz,

RM

[ArcticOC]

Just did the BIOS uppgrade and everything works ok. I wonder what the "new prosessor support" spesificly includes? Intel never mention this in their relase notes (Damn bastards!)

[nealh]

Anyone using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
7.6.0.1011 driver
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13806/ENG/Relnotes.html
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...ional&lang=eng

Do you install the 7.6.0.1011 if just running IDE..no RAID or ACHI

or the new chipset drivers
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...ional&lang=eng

TIA

[theonlybabyface]

Anyone using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
7.6.0.1011 driver
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13806/ENG/Relnotes.html
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...ional&lang=eng

Do you install the 7.6.0.1011 if just running IDE..no RAID or ACHI

or the new chipset drivers
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...ional&lang=eng

TIA

I am but using RAID...not sure about the chipset drivers. Another warning is that if you're running Vista, you have to reactivate with the Matrix driver anyways.

[Skerlnik]

Anyone using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
7.6.0.1011 driver
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13806/ENG/Relnotes.html
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...ional&lang=eng

Do you install the 7.6.0.1011 if just running IDE..no RAID or ACHI

or the new chipset drivers
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...ional&lang=eng

TIA

Yes, I've installed the Matrix driver for my RAID - works fine in Vista. I also tried the chipset driver, and all it does is install different USB drivers in Vista. No biggie.

- Sker

[LaMpiR]

Try to change the jumper on the board to "Maintenance Mode" and boot the computer into BIOS screen to disable "WatchDog".

Will try

Why aren't any FSB 1333MHz CPU's here
http://support.intel.com/support/mot.../CS-026614.htm
?

[nealh]

Thanks guys