First a DOA S2F, rma in progress, now a SE that won't let me set the multiplier to 9 on a E8400.

I wouldn't have a leg to stand on, but there IS a sticker on the box that says 45nm supported, am I wrong to expect it to work as advertised?

Asus, you were the manufacturer of the first motherboard I ever bought, back in 1999, and I feel a certain amount of loyalty, but your credibility is dropping.

Get on it.