ASUS P5K Deluxe - Intel P35 Bearlake + E6600 B1 / Q6600 B3

[msgclb]

So does the heatpipe assembly need to be replaced or does the chipset run relatively cool at high FSB?

That's a question that I would like answered. In the ASUS support forum SK from Germany posted these links:

http://www.computerbase.de/news/hard...byte_p35-ds3r/

http://images.tweaktown.com/imageban...gaasusttst.pdf

I believe the tests were run with a Pentium XE 840. Just looking at the pictures of the P5K Deluxe, it sure looks hot.

[eva2000]

few things going on between your scores and mine

1. E6600 B2 retail is around 12-20 seconds faster than E6600 B1 retail at same clocks
2. Intel 965P and thus P35 are clock for clock faster than 680i chipset i.e on 680i striker you need 9x400FSB 2:3 600mhz 5-3-3-5 tight sub timings to be close (not faster) than Intel 965P/P35 at 9x400FSB 2:3 600mhz 4-4-4-x
3. That time you comparing was run with largesystem cache off so 20 to 40 seconds slower than with largesystem cache on

if would be more valid comparison to compare with my retail B2 cpu with largesystem cache on

@400Mhz 5-5-5-8 at 2.1v


@400Mhz 4-4-4-8 at 2.2v


@400Mhz 3-3-3-8 at 2.3v

[Atom]

i'm gonna ask this question here again since eva2000 and some good overclockers are on to this thread:is it better to have high fsb like 7x400fsb to higher multi like 12x 266 fsb and what do i gave either way?
better performance with higher fsb or are they all the same?
i'd really like to understand this please!
ps:just want to justify ditching my striker for this board and i'm not going to be overclocking more than 3.2ghx because of the cooling type i have

[eva2000]

high FSB better at same clock speeds on intel chipset..

i've found on 680i striker extreme dropping below default cpu multipler looses a bit in performance compared to higher cpu multiplier but in general higher fsb helps especially when it comes to better utilising higher mem clock bandwidth (especially on 680i striker extreme)

[Atom]

high FSB better at same clock speeds on intel chipset..

i've found on 680i striker extreme dropping below default cpu multipler looses a bit in performance compared to higher cpu multiplier but in general higher fsb helps especially when it comes to better utilising higher mem clock bandwidth (especially on 680i striker extreme)

thank you,so in other words the p5k would be a better board right?

[msgclb]

Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500
@600Mhz 5-5-5-15 at 2.2v

Eva, if I'm not mistaken these Crucial Ballistix are the first PC2-8500's that you've have tested on the P5K Deluxe. Do you have any other PC-8500's that you'll be testing?

Having already spent my allowance for the rest of the year, I've been considering which of these two that I'd buy unless there's something better in the PC-8500's.

CORSAIR Dominator 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145043

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148069

Could you share you thoughts on this?

[eva2000]

thank you,so in other words the p5k would be a better board right?

Yeah especially for quad core

Eva, if I'm not mistaken these Crucial Ballistix are the first PC2-8500's that you've have tested on the P5K Deluxe. Do you have any other PC-8500's that you'll be testing?

yup first PC2-8500 memory i've tested but can see probably the best for 5-5-5-15 at least

Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500
@634Mhz 5-5-5-15 at 2.3v

Crazy memory to be able to hit 634Mhz 5-5-5-15 at 2.3v vdimm for dual Super Pi 32M!

JumperFree Configuration Settings
AI Overclocking: Manual
CPU Ratio Control: Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting: 9
FSB Frequency: 423
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1269
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency: 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5
RAS# Precharge: 5
RAS# Activate to Precharge: 15
TWR: AUTO
TRFC: AUTO
TWTR: AUTO
TRRD: AUTO
TRTP: AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled

Transaction Booster: AUTO
Boost Level: N/A
Clock Over-Charging Mode: AUTO

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled

CPU Voltage: 1.5750
CPU Voltage Reference: AUTO
CPU Voltage Damper: Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.50
DRAM Voltage: 2.30v
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.30
North Bridge Voltage: 1.55
North Bridge Voltage Reference: AUTO
South Bridge Voltage: AUTO

Advance CPU Settings
CPU Ratio Control: Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting: 9
C1E Suppport: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Vanderpool Technology: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
PECI: Enabled

USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support: Disabled (need to enable it to detect USB flash drives)

Single 32M


Dual 32M


Alot of folks have had good results with Crucial 8500s... so I'd say it's a preferred buy out of your two choices.

[bmg]

A bit of information on Static Read Control and Transaction Booster. I did a real quick check of the memory performance number in memtest86+ with these. I won't list all my bios settings, as the absolute value of the result doesn't matter, just the trend.

4669-Static Read Control set to Auto or Enabled and Transaction Booster set to Auto ( same as disabled and level 0 I think)

4511-Static Read Control set to Disabled, Transaction Booster Enabled and level 1

4369-Static Read Control set to Disabled, Transactions Booster Auto

noboot-Static Read Control set to Auto or Enabled and Transaction Booster Enabled and level 1

[426hemi]

nice job with those crucial's! hope my 8500 ballistic tracers perform as well on this board. my board comes tomorrow!!

[ineedaname]

few things going on between your scores and mine

1. E6600 B2 retail is around 12-20 seconds faster than E6600 B1 retail at same clocks
2. Intel 965P and thus P35 are clock for clock faster than 680i chipset i.e on 680i striker you need 9x400FSB 2:3 600mhz 5-3-3-5 tight sub timings to be close (not faster) than Intel 965P/P35 at 9x400FSB 2:3 600mhz 4-4-4-x
3. That time you comparing was run with largesystem cache off so 20 to 40 seconds slower than with largesystem cache on

if would be more valid comparison to compare with my retail B2 cpu with largesystem cache on

Thx 4 the extra info and taking ur time 2 reply. I'm actually selling off my Striker in about an hour and this will be my last post with my striker *sniff*. Oh well time 2 say hello 2 P5K.

P.S. My time was actually with large system cache off.

BTW do you know if an TR HR-05 will fit on this mobo with a TR Ultra 120 Extreme?

[erwinz]

eva2000.. those memories

hahaha.. how many DDR2 do have now??? hahahaha

[msgclb]

My P5K Deluxe has developed a major problem. I updated the BIOS from 0304 to 0307 but it failed with this error:

CMOS Checksum Bad

I've tried to flash back to 0304 and also 0123 that's on the DVD. Each time when I boot it stops on the boot screen with the above error.

I used ASUS EZ Flash 2 with a USB stick or the DVD. I've tried both BIOS versions several times.

Update:
I checked the online site where I bought this motherboard and the replace/repair RMA process looks like the route I'll take unless someone has a suggestion to fix this problem.

Update #2:
I tried the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility using both the support DVD and my USB flash drive by copying the BIOS file from the support DVD. They both updated the BIOS but I still got the same error.

[eva2000]

A bit of information on Static Read Control and Transaction Booster. I did a real quick check of the memory performance number in memtest86+ with these. I won't list all my bios settings, as the absolute value of the result doesn't matter, just the trend.

4669-Static Read Control set to Auto or Enabled and Transaction Booster set to Auto ( same as disabled and level 0 I think)

4511-Static Read Control set to Disabled, Transaction Booster Enabled and level 1

4369-Static Read Control set to Disabled, Transactions Booster Auto

noboot-Static Read Control set to Auto or Enabled and Transaction Booster Enabled and level 1

interesting indeed what ram clocks and timings did you test this at ?

BTW do you know if an TR HR-05 will fit on this mobo with a TR Ultra 120 Extreme?

no idea heh

eva2000.. those memories

hahaha.. how many DDR2 do have now??? hahahaha

a few

My P5K Deluxe has developed a major problem. I updated the BIOS from 0304 to 0307 but it failed with this error:

CMOS Checksum Bad

I've tried to flash back to 0304 and also 0123 that's on the DVD. Each time when I boot it stops on the boot screen with the above error.

I used ASUS EZ Flash 2 with a USB stick or the DVD. I've tried both BIOS versions several times.

Update:
I checked the online site where I bought this motherboard and the replace/repair RMA process looks like the route I'll take unless someone has a suggestion to fix this problem.

Update #2:
I tried the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility using both the support DVD and my USB flash drive by copying the BIOS file from the support DVD. They both updated the BIOS but I still got the same error.

what teamgroup pc2-6400 ram you have 3-3-3-8 or 4-4-4- rated stuff ? it could be your team ram is spd to 3-3-3-8 but on clearing cmos the default lower vdimm isn't allowing you to get moving ?

you did try clearing cmos ? did the bios checksum appear after clearing cmos ?

maybe try putting in your crucial or only 1 stick of team memory in p5k deluxe for reflashing bios ?

did you update bios at stock speeds (not oc'd config) ?

[msgclb]

what teamgroup pc2-6400 ram you have 3-3-3-8 or 4-4-4- rated stuff ? it could be your team ram is spd to 3-3-3-8 but on clearing cmos the default lower vdimm isn't allowing you to get moving ?

you did try clearing cmos ? did the bios checksum appear after clearing cmos ?

maybe try putting in your crucial or only 1 stick of team memory in p5k deluxe for reflashing bios ?

did you update bios at stock speeds (not oc'd config) ?

I've got the 4-4-4 stuff! Last night before I went to bed I unplugged, moved the jumper and removed the battery. This morning I removed one stick of memory, moved the jumper back, installed the battery, plugged in the power and powered up. I was greeted with a screen that said the BIOS wasn't configured properly. That sure beats CMOS Checksum Bad. I reconfigured the BIOS to my default stock speed (the same as with the error) and rebooted. I got no error and was able to boot to the BIOS and load Windows. I reinstalled my memory and still no error. I'm going to cycle through booting to the BIOS and booting to Windows a few more times.

I'm back to the 0304 BIOS. I'm wondering if I should stretch my luck and flash 0307?

[ineedaname]

I've got the 4-4-4 stuff! Last night before I went to bed I unplugged, moved the jumper and removed the battery. This morning I removed one stick of memory, moved the jumper back, installed the battery, plugged in the power and powered up. I was greeted with a screen that said the BIOS wasn't configured properly. That sure beats CMOS Checksum Bad. I reconfigured the BIOS to my default stock speed (the same as with the error) and rebooted. I got no error and was able to boot to the BIOS and load Windows. I reinstalled my memory and still no error. I'm going to cycle through booting to the BIOS and booting to Windows a few more times.

I'm back to the 0304 BIOS. I'm wondering if I should stretch my luck and flash 0307?

Yea something like that happened 2 my striker once got me all freaked out cuz i just got it back from rma after a month at that time.

They really like 2 fein death a lot of times.

Glad 2 hear the good news.

[eva2000]

i usually reflash my bios if i experience a bios checksum failure.. so reflash 0304 or tempt fate and go 0307 but with one stick of memory

[kamuiGT]

I got my P5K Deluxe over the weekend and my Q6600 (with an Ultra 120 Extreme and Noctua NF12 fan) overclocks nicely to 3.5ghz on 1.425v. It sits ~45 idle and 65 on load. I still need to play around with it more to see how far I can push it. The AMI bios does a nice job of recovering from pushing it too far.

The only issue I've had with it is my ram. I have Mushkin 4GB HP2-6400 (rated 5-4-4) that just refuses to go past 440 FSB. It can do 440 at 4-3-3, but it just will not boot at anything higher. I can relax the timings to 5-5-5, set NB to 1.55, FSB voltage to 1.3, raise dimm voltage to 2.25v, but it just will not POST at anything above 440mhz. Any ideas?

[nFo]

i recieved Bios béta of Asus Bios 0307 P5K deluxe (its necessary to seek )

Thanks, I will try the FSB @ quad.

Bios: 0123 / 0202 / 0303 / 0304 / 0307:
http://rapidshare.com/files/32783154...Bios_Files.rar

[Bootsy]

I got my P5K Deluxe over the weekend and my Q6600 (with an Ultra 120 Extreme and Noctua NF12 fan) overclocks nicely to 3.5ghz on 1.425v. It sits ~45 idle and 65 on load. I still need to play around with it more to see how far I can push it. The AMI bios does a nice job of recovering from pushing it too far.

The only issue I've had with it is my ram. I have Mushkin 4GB HP2-6400 (rated 5-4-4) that just refuses to go past 440 FSB. It can do 440 at 4-3-3, but it just will not boot at anything higher. I can relax the timings to 5-5-5, set NB to 1.55, FSB voltage to 1.3, raise dimm voltage to 2.25v, but it just will not POST at anything above 440mhz. Any ideas?

Damn I was just about to order that same ram to go with my P5k deluxe. Try posting in the Mushkin support forums those guys will get back to you quick and keep us posted if you get it resolved.

[kamuiGT]

Damn I was just about to order that same ram to go with my P5k deluxe. Try posting in the Mushkin support forums those guys will get back to you quick and keep us posted if you get it resolved.

I doubt it's the ram that's the problem. I'm thinking it might be the motherboard or perhaps the BIOS. If the ram was faulty then it's likely I'd be able to boot at a fsb above 450 with at least once stick. Both sticks being defective seems really unlikely. At least one of those should POST at a frequency higher than the other, but it seems like 440ish is the limit for both. I tried both sticks individually and I get the same results. Maybe I'll try another bank just to make sure the A1 ram slot isn't bad. I'll post the issue on mushkin forums too just in case.

[Bootsy]

So far , I can hit 490 fsb with my quadcore an 4x1GBb mushkin redlines so it shouldn't be the board.

[bingo13]

no cold boot issues, no board related noise i can hear...

Try using a R600 on it.... But to be fair, had three different P35 boards whine on me when using R600 under load.

[bmg]

Try using a R600 on it.... But to be fair, had three different P35 boards whine on me when using R600 under load.

My P5K Deluxe seems quiet, but my PCP&C Silencer 750 quad has started whining/squealing/hissing. I originally thought it was my video card or motherboard, but it's clearly coming from the power supply when loaded.

[eva2000]

Try using a R600 on it.... But to be fair, had three different P35 boards whine on me when using R600 under load.

no R600 here hehe

does it happen with 8800GTX ?

[426hemi]

I got my board installed & my swiftech 6000 water block won't fit! Hits the caps....so I am on air till I can get a new water block. Good news is I am at 450fsb 1:1 2.1vddr 4-4-4-12 1.288 vcore on my E6300! This board rocks!!