ASUS P5W DH - Problems + Fixes Thread

**pancito** · 11-29-2006, 03:49 PM

Rattle can you put a screenshot of your memset settings?

I was trying to get 3.6 on Water, but as soon as i overvolt other then the MCH it fails. 3.4 is what i can get with my E6400. 3.2 on Air so of course I was not happy on the Price/Performance.

**flashnc** · 11-29-2006, 04:02 PM

set mch to 1.65
ich to 1.20
memory to 2.35

**Severance** · 11-29-2006, 04:03 PM

What are u guys using to overclock in windows? setfsb and clock gen are not working for me. When i apply settings in any of these programs they seem to be working but i have no increase in performance. testing using softsandra and marks are the same. I could use ai booster but i need something that will apply changes without restarting. thanx for any help.

P5WDH delux
x6800 extreme
asus 1950xtx crossfire edition
corsair 8500c5

**pancito** · 11-29-2006, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by flashnc

set mch to 1.65
ich to 1.20
memory to 2.35

As soon as i up the volts. it Dies. I blame it on the memory or MoBo.

**pancito** · 11-29-2006, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Severance

What are u guys using to overclock in windows? setfsb and clock gen are not working for me. When i apply settings in any of these programs they seem to be working but i have no increase in performance. testing using softsandra and marks are the same. I could use ai booster but i need something that will apply changes without restarting. thanx for any help.

P5WDH delux
x6800 extreme
asus 1950xtx crossfire edition
corsair 8500c5

SysTool, you have to select ICS954123

http://www.techpowerup.com/systool/

**Severance** · 11-29-2006, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by pancito

SysTool, you have to select ICS954123

http://www.techpowerup.com/systool/

thanx alot for the help i will download and try it.

**Rattle** · 11-29-2006, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by pancito

Rattle can you put a screenshot of your memset settings?

I was trying to get 3.6 on Water, but as soon as i overvolt other then the MCH it fails. 3.4 is what i can get with my E6400. 3.2 on Air so of course I was not happy on the Price/Performance.

FSB Term 1.3
MCH 1.55
ICH 1.05

only mem settings I set manually are 4-4-4-8 and 400mhz 1:1
all else is auto'd, hyperpath is killed and the usual others.

I dont even have or use memset, if you really need the settings though, post a link to the applicable version and I'll post them up for you.

**SchiuZ** · 11-29-2006, 06:17 PM

I have problems with this mobo and a Kentsfield processor. I can’t reach more than 3Ghz frequency. I tried everything, following what it’s written in the first post of this discussion. I disabled Hyperpath 3, changed PSU units(Tagan 530W), changed memory modules (I have DB9) but nothing to do. I also tried the mobo with an E6600 and I can reach 3,6Ghz stable (12h+ Orthos blend).

I have noticed that my Kentsfield is supported only in BIOS from 1101 to 1407. The mobo gives me cpu uCode error with 1506 a 1601 (beta) and 1602 (last official) BIOS. My CPU is step 5 rev B1.

In your opinion is it possible that at 1,55v the CPU can’t rise more than 3,1Ghz (with a “supporting” BIOS, I am using 1407)? I tried to change multiplier, I tried from 8x to 11x, but there is nothing to do. Do I have a low performing CPU or I just have to change motherboard?

**cuke2u** · 11-30-2006, 03:07 AM

Jason404
Then you wasted your money buying something for software that isn't out for two months yet.
As I said b4, I'm sure that that it will be fixed but it just that so few seem to be getting their knickers in twist about a 'yet to be officially supported' OS...
ChrisC

**Babsy** · 11-30-2006, 04:12 AM

i see all these nice overclocks and i wonder to myself what i'm doing wrong...i'm gonna try that systool too and see if i get any luck with this board too

**mat8861** · 11-30-2006, 04:40 AM

Originally Posted by SchiuZ

I have problems with this mobo and a Kentsfield processor. I can’t reach more than 3Ghz frequency. I tried everything, following what it’s written in the first post of this discussion. I disabled Hyperpath 3, changed PSU units(Tagan 530W), changed memory modules (I have DB9) but nothing to do. I also tried the mobo with an E6600 and I can reach 3,6Ghz stable (12h+ Orthos blend).

I have noticed that my Kentsfield is supported only in BIOS from 1101 to 1407. The mobo gives me cpu uCode error with 1506 a 1601 (beta) and 1602 (last official) BIOS. My CPU is step 5 rev B1.

In your opinion is it possible that at 1,55v the CPU can’t rise more than 3,1Ghz (with a “supporting” BIOS, I am using 1407)? I tried to change multiplier, I tried from 8x to 11x, but there is nothing to do. Do I have a low performing CPU or I just have to change motherboard?

I use 1.6 and get 3.20 rs

**SchiuZ** · 11-30-2006, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by mat8861

I use 1.6 and get 3.20 rs

Thx. 1.6vCore? Isn't that too high for daily use? Consider that I am using the PC to render and the CPU usage is about 100% 24/7.
Anyway you are saying to me that my CPU is “standard” and that is normal that I can’t rise it’s frequency up to 3Ghz @ default vCore, I am right?
I am asking because I expected more good overclocking performances from this CPU, and because I am seriously thinking about chancing motherboard.

**Sparx** · 11-30-2006, 08:54 AM

Rattle-
Interesting similarity between our rigs and overclocks.

I have a week 30 e6600 as well along with the same RAM and my results on air are as yours.

Except I have a 750 watt power supply and yours is a 160 watt!

sparx

OT- I am not getting my email alerts for posts here, How might I fix this?

**scaramonga** · 11-30-2006, 10:54 AM

SysTool, you have to select ICS954123

.....and where does one select this about?

I see nothing in drop down list or am I missing summit lol?

**Severance** · 11-30-2006, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by scaramonga

.....and where does one select this about?

I see nothing in drop down list or am I missing summit lol?

in cpu overclocking section. dropdown list.

**Severance** · 11-30-2006, 03:14 PM

What bios are u guys using now? im using 1602. I s this the best one or should i go back to another?

**Child of Wonder** · 11-30-2006, 03:30 PM

This might be a problem with the board so I thought I would ask for any advice anyone could offer troubleshooting this problem.

Here are the components:

Conroe e6600
Asus P5W DH Deluxe BIOS was 1305, now 1602.
2x1GB GSkill PC6400 5-5-5-15
2x250GB WD 250GB SATAII
16x NEC DVD-RW
Antec Truepower 550W (Thermaltake Toughpower 650W on the way)
ATI X1900XT

To start with I couldn't get Windows to install to one of the drives. I would get BSODs and errors during install. Ran Memtest86 for a few mins without errors. Updated BIOS and then was able to install Windows. Tried to install onto a RAID 0 array using Intel built in controller but again got BSODs. Downloaded latest RAID drivers from Intel and was able to install to the RAID array without issue.

Since I got XP installed OK, I downloaded the latest Windows updates and drivers. Then I OCed the CPU to 3GHz at stock voltages. Came up like a champ. Ran 3dMark06 and it went fine (got a 6559).

Decided to run dual instances of Prime95 overnight to test the system. Watched it for a while and temps got up to 37C and that's it (cold in the basement).

In the morning the desktop was blank like the system had rebooted itself. As soon as I moved the mouse it BSODed and rebooted. Now it BSODs when I try to get into Windows, even at stock speeds on the CPU and RAM.

Ran a Memtest again and immediately got errors at 1220MB and 200MB (would seem to indicate both sticks bad).

I'm going to put in a new PSU tonight and test it again. If I still have problems it seems either the motherboard or RAM is causing the problems. I don't have another DDR2 board or I'd move the RAM there and Memtest it on that board.

Any other troubleshooting tips I can try while I'm working on it?

Thanks.

**kimozabe** · 11-30-2006, 03:44 PM

I have a similar problem.

Today i built a new rig containing:

E6600
P5WDHDLX
2gb Xtreem 1ghz 5 5 5 15
8800GTX

Windows installed fine but BSOD's during first boot.

Blue bar goes by couple times then BAM, bsod and instant reboot.

Ive disabled almost everything in bios. i also updated to newest bios with usb flash thingie.

All stuff is brand new. What can it be?

/K

**Pol1977** · 11-30-2006, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by kimozabe

I have a similar problem.

Today i built a new rig containing:

E6600
P5WDHDLX
2gb Xtreem 1ghz 5 5 5 15
8800GTX

Windows installed fine but BSOD's during first boot.

Blue bar goes by couple times then BAM, bsod and instant reboot.

Ive disabled almost everything in bios. i also updated to newest bios with usb flash thingie.

All stuff is brand new. What can it be?

/K

Your graphics card needs a very powerful PSU... Which PSU are you using?

**Sparx** · 11-30-2006, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by kimozabe

I have a similar problem.

Today i built a new rig containing:

E6600
P5WDHDLX
2gb Xtreem 1ghz 5 5 5 15
8800GTX

Windows installed fine but BSOD's during first boot.

Blue bar goes by couple times then BAM, bsod and instant reboot.

Ive disabled almost everything in bios. i also updated to newest bios with usb flash thingie.

All stuff is brand new. What can it be?

/K

How about a sig?
sparx

**VIctorj** · 11-30-2006, 11:34 PM

Well...now im pissed off.

This freaking board is randomly shutting down...weird thing is cpu fan keeps spinning, but it just shuts down.

This didnt happen with my other C2D(had the ihs

ed so had to rma it.)
am i missing something?

It doesnt do it with a horrible celeron that i have laying around..

Its all at stock speeds.

e6400
pr2dh deluxe
gskill 1gb 4-4-4-12 ddr800
fps fortron epsilon 600w
x1900xt

Thanx guys!

PS:Im having a lot of trouble with this board... :/

**´Lotzi** · 12-01-2006, 02:16 AM

can someone pls share 1703 Bios

thx

regards

**mat8861** · 12-01-2006, 03:15 AM

Originally Posted by SchiuZ

Thx. 1.6vCore? Isn't that too high for daily use? Consider that I am using the PC to render and the CPU usage is about 100% 24/7.
Anyway you are saying to me that my CPU is “standard” and that is normal that I can’t rise it’s frequency up to 3Ghz @ default vCore, I am right?
I am asking because I expected more good overclocking performances from this CPU, and because I am seriously thinking about chancing motherboard.

have you tryied to raise mch? Anyway I was able to lower vcore but still running orthos to verify. The temp are not bad with the vcore higher processors at 45c(Idle) 52c(stressed) and mobo at 36c degree. Later I will post my settings.
Btw do you have stock fan? I changed mine with a Zalman 9500, another good one is the scithe ninja b revision. I also added a little fan on northbridge and took off the Asus cover on the dissipators.

**Thasp** · 12-01-2006, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by VIctorj

Well...now im pissed off.

This freaking board is randomly shutting down...weird thing is cpu fan keeps spinning, but it just shuts down.

This didnt happen with my other C2D(had the ihs

ed so had to rma it.)
am i missing something?

It doesnt do it with a horrible celeron that i have laying around..

Its all at stock speeds.

e6400
pr2dh deluxe
gskill 1gb 4-4-4-12 ddr800
fps fortron epsilon 600w
x1900xt

Thanx guys!

PS:Im having a lot of trouble with this board... :/

I'm troubleshooting that issue, I think it came from a botched windows install. Or high northrbridge temperatures.

Is there a way to monitor northbridge temperatures?

This is after it got used with a less than stellar PSU. I may have to RMA both damn boards now, if newegg'll even let me.