ASUS P5B-Deluxe; Problems & Fixes

[blame]

Boot slownes is gone and browsing is fast again. Haven't tried with games yet but atm I'm a happy camper, thank you both TI66ER and c_fun.

[TI66ER]

do you reckon they are gonna release the dts version of this driver soon c_fun?.

[jimwhite]

can any of you guys heavily OC'g your P5Bdlx try a suspend/resume? My E6600 based system won't successfully resume from suspend at anything over 2.9 ghz, even when I can stabley OC up to 3.4 ghz.

[tam2]

For those who got fsb wall and curious bout it (im a noob) and dont have another cpu/mobo/mem to find out why this is happening, hope this helps

whats happen to ur allendale? still stuck @430 mhz? Or maybe u managed to solve the problem thats holding back? Im so curious, seems that many guys @Asus P5B-Deluxe; Problems & Fixes thread got this fsb wall.
Your reply will be most appreciated

thanks
-tam2-

It was an FSBwall in the CPU itself.
E6300/E6400s have it
Currently sitting @ another E6400 (L630A448) - another wall @ 490MHz (better than 425 )

[c_fun]

do you reckon they are gonna release the dts version of this driver soon c_fun?.

I think this is the DTS version...

[GrimReaper]

anyone having problems with the 4:5 divider on their P5B dlx motherboards?
I tried all the bios options even the 804 but somehow cant seem to find a answer to this.
My ram does over 500 2:3 but at 4:5 even at 500 its not stable

[Kakulukia]

2grimreaper,
just run 1:1.
Running a higher mem freq doesnt give u more performance.


What does DTS contain?
I know its something about surround sound. I have 2.1 speakers, and the only thing i do is gaming ( so= no mediacentre/ cinema pc).
I havent enabled it, do i need to enable it?

-sound driver= I am using 4570. I amnot expiersing a --long--- slow boot, the only issue is 2 me= crackling. I will download 4580 when it is officially released by asus.

These days i ll sale my E6300, i am going to buy a E6600, i hope i ll get some g00d results :P

[metalazzo]

any news on pcie@1X problem ?

[GrimReaper]

any news on pcie@1X problem ?

thats still there not fixed



Kakulukia
you also have the same issue?

[Concorde Rules]

Hi Ti66er,

P5B is actualy me posting under a diffrent nick on Asus forum.
The driver came from Asus Rep, and its NOT official Release.
the 4580 Driver will work only as an upgrade for 4570 DTS drivers that are already installed.
you need ot go to device manager->HD Audio SoundMax, Driver Tab ->and choose update driver-Then point it to that directory that contains the files.

I can confrim that it shortens the boot time, and it looks like the boot problem is allot better.
i still feel that browsing through folders isnt perfect. I still feel that without hte audio drivers i'm having a quicker overall feel with the computer.

I had undergone a massive computer crash (used partion magic , and never recoverd from it...so i started fresh.)

i'm still bulding the system.

Hope you guys can continue to be on the subject till its fully resolved.

Moving through folders are great now, just like a Raptor should be, but boot time is still 12 blocks :/

No crackling either

[Ace-a-Rue]

can any of you guys heavily OC'g your P5Bdlx try a suspend/resume? My E6600 based system won't successfully resume from suspend at anything over 2.9 ghz, even when I can stabley OC up to 3.4 ghz.

what vcore and vdimm are you using?

[AND_YOU_ARE]

anyone tried the new bios 804? is it any good?

I have been using it for about a week as well. Now with this version I am in the process of overclocking, but I need some help.

I have gone by the recommendations of FCG on the bios settings. I own a P5B-D, C2D 6400, Muskin DDR2 667. I have read through many pages on this forum, and have learned much, but not all I feel I should know about overclocking. My last over clock was on my last pc a AMD 3200+ XP with a Asus A7N8X and Geil DDR ram, so it has been a while.

I followed all the settings provided by FCG, except the FSB Term. Volt., NB VCore, and SB VCore, and the PCI Express Freq. Those are on auto, and 100 for PCIE Freq, as well as the ram is at the stock voltage of 1.9v. Those settings seem a little more dangerous to max out

I have been able to oc to 400x8=3.2GHz. This is only an hour of dual Prime95s stable. My temps are 45c idle, and 60c load. I have a Zalman CNPS9500 HSF. My CPU voltage 1.280. I am running the latest bios version from Asus 0804.

The question I ask is what should I do, bump up voltage, if so what settings, or should I drop the FSB from 400 down to 388 or 375?

[lowfat]

2grimreaper,
just run 1:1.
Running a higher mem freq doesnt give u more performance.

might want to read up...
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=120410

[KiD0M4N]

thats still there not fixed



Kakulukia
you also have the same issue?

I have been struggling with this issue since day 1. Thats the only reason i plan to move up to a ASUS Stryker Extreme or atleast a 680i mobo, because these kind of ed up dividers are a real PITA. Hope ASUS gets their act together and fixes these.

Karan

[Ace-a-Rue]

i must have a different P5B Dlx version than you guys complaining about the sound card...i have NO sound card problems and boot time is good....i am overclocking moderately.

[szukalski]

I had the sound problem until the beta drivers and now they're fixed. Big thanks for that one

[TheGooch]

quick noob question, why is that cooler for the heat pipe only for passive or water cooling?

[GrimReaper]

I have been using it for about a week as well. Now with this version I am in the process of overclocking, but I need some help.

I have gone by the recommendations of FCG on the bios settings. I own a P5B-D, C2D 6400, Muskin DDR2 667. I have read through many pages on this forum, and have learned much, but not all I feel I should know about overclocking. My last over clock was on my last pc a AMD 3200+ XP with a Asus A7N8X and Geil DDR ram, so it has been a while.

I followed all the settings provided by FCG, except the FSB Term. Volt., NB VCore, and SB VCore, and the PCI Express Freq. Those are on auto, and 100 for PCIE Freq, as well as the ram is at the stock voltage of 1.9v. Those settings seem a little more dangerous to max out

I have been able to oc to 400x8=3.2GHz. This is only an hour of dual Prime95s stable. My temps are 45c idle, and 60c load. I have a Zalman CNPS9500 HSF. My CPU voltage 1.280. I am running the latest bios version from Asus 0804.

The question I ask is what should I do, bump up voltage, if so what settings, or should I drop the FSB from 400 down to 388 or 375?

set the FSB to 401 also bump up the Vcore just tiny bit more it should be fully stable in orthos

[GrimReaper]

I have been struggling with this issue since day 1. Thats the only reason i plan to move up to a ASUS Stryker Extreme or atleast a 680i mobo, because these kind of ed up dividers are a real PITA. Hope ASUS gets their act together and fixes these.

Karan

asus needs to work harder to fix them

[Brahmzy]

OK, I tried the newer sound drivers. Yes, the boot time is definitely better, BUT there is still a feeling of slowness. Completely uninstall the drivers and disable in BIOS and you'll be very surprised at the difference between even these new drivers and none at all.

So, I installed an audigy SE that I got new for $16 and wow-much better. No speed problem, perfect response in Windows . Problem are gone for $16-$20. The sound is MUCH better. I did quite a long audio comparison and I can say the $20 Audigy SE completely blows away the onboard sound in low-end bass response and clarity in the highs. It is a VERY noticable difference. Don't even waste your time with the onboard sound on this mobo-it is absolute crap. Drivers can't fix something like that - it is what it is (CRAP.)

Amazing a $215 board has sound this bad. Amazing.

[c_fun]

OK, I tried the newer sound drivers. Yes, the boot time is definitely better, BUT there is still a feeling of slowness. Completely uninstall the drivers and disable in BIOS and you'll be very surprised at the difference between even these new drivers and none at all.

So, I installed an audigy SE that I got new for $16 and wow-much better. No speed problem, perfect response in Windows . Problem are gone for $16-$20. The sound is MUCH better. I did quite a long audio comparison and I can say the $20 Audigy SE completely blows away the onboard sound in low-end bass response and clarity in the highs. It is a VERY noticable difference. Don't even waste your time with the onboard sound on this mobo-it is absolute crap. Drivers can't fix something like that - it is what it is (CRAP.)

Amazing a $215 board has sound this bad. Amazing.

I have a similar feeling thats why i said it isnt 100% perfect, looks like they took care of the PnP or whatever conflict there was at boot time. or at least most of it.

but still browsing folders is quicker when the HD audio is disbaled in bios, or when the drivers are not installed at all. and i understand what u mean about overall "feel" of slowness (like IE not jumping blazing fast, and seems like HDD working at it a little)

I think this is still an imperfect job. and i might try your solution and buy an Audigy. (or i might just disable the "click" for start navigation in windows sound system, but still there is that "feeling" something wont be 100%.
i dont have a sound card to test it yet.

[barzi]

hi,

i have a 7900 GTO and 1 have one question.

If i put my 7900GTO in the blue pci-e slot, it is pci-e x16. But if i put the same 7900GTO in de black pci-e slot i will get x4(single card). But in the manual it says 2x pci-e x16. How van i activate pci-e x16 on the black slot?
I have a 07xx bios, maybe it helps when i update tot 0804? Or is it just not possible?
I want this so i have more place for my pci cards.

And can someone that has the p5b dlx not in a case, make a photo of the other side of the board, aspecially by the cpu(which you normal place (with big coolers) a back plate)? thnx

[metalazzo]

you can't
black pcie is only a 4X one
Asus made en error in the manual

[AND_YOU_ARE]

set the FSB to 401 also bump up the Vcore just tiny bit more it should be fully stable in orthos

My only other concern is the temps I have been getting. I am running a Antec P180B with a Zalman CNPS9500 HSF. When I had the chip clocked at 3.2 it was at 45c idle and 60c load. Bumping up the vcore will only increase the temps. Am I still in a safe range? 60C is when running two prime95s, and 3DMark05 at the same time.

[barzi]

you can't
black pcie is only a 4X one
Asus made en error in the manual

Ok i will place my 7900GTO in the blue one then.
But can someone make a photo of the backside of the p5b dlx?
And a spcially at the socket holes( i want to check if a cooler fits with backplate)? thnx
(i couldn't find one in google)