ASUS P5B-Deluxe; Problems & Fixes

[Dazog]

i flashed to it.

Stable for me.

All I know is it has ucode updates more than 1104 I don't know.

[BNDMOD]

i flashed to it.

Stable for me.

All I know is it has ucode updates more than 1104 I don't know.

thanks.... i'll try it... i've a e6420... and with the 1104 run ok.... very well 3.7ghz stable!

[EntityAT]

So initially I thought this was due to overclocking, but now I'm running the system at stock everything and it's still having issues:

Sytem Details--

Asus P5b Deluxe (1101 bios)
E6600
4gb Corsair Cas4 6400 memory
2x150GB raptors

The system runs stable after being stress-tested for 24hours+, and this is the only problem with it.

The problem has happened both when directly connecting to my cable modem and when going through a WRT54g/Netgear switch. It does not happen on any other computers that are in our network.

Brief description of the problem:

Basically, when I'm using Firefox, certain pages don't seem to load properly. They'll load 1/2 way, or will not load the CSS but will load the page data. Other than that everything seems fine but that problem itself is quite annoying.

Any way I can test to see what the problem actually is? Here's a video of one of the more obvious problems (first problem occurs about 2:25 in). The other problems, as mentioned, are images not loading fully, connection suddenly basically dying but still "working", CSS not loading fully or properly..

http://www.roadtorobusto.com/networkproblems/ (flash video, may take a second)

This is really a PITA to try to diagnose. Probably will toss a new network card in the computer soon to see if that helps. Any other ideas?

It's happened/happening on two separate HDs and two separate installations of Windows, also, FWIW.

Rob

[DL Drafting]

I am trying to reach the vicinity of 3.6 to 3.8 Ghz stable on Big Typhoon Air with my Core Duo X6800 Extreme on the P5B board 1104 bios. I am stable right now at 3520 (320 x 11 multi on 4:5) My memory is Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 4-4-4-12. Core temps run 39C at idle, and rarely surpass 60C on a full load (e.g. dual POVRay renderings at the same time). All voltages are auto with the exception of VDimm, which is set at 2.25V. When I up the multi to 12, I can post, but can't boot into Windows. Just get a black screen with no activity. When I move the bus timings up to 330 still on the stock multi, I can hit 3.63 Ghz, and run a sub-14 Super Pi (see attached), but my graphics are pretty herky-jerky, and when I close out of windows, the machine balks and makes a gravelly kind of popping sound. I know the Extremes aren't the greatest for overclocking, but I was hoping to move that torque up to where I can push around my CAD drawings with more authority. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dan

[DL Drafting]

On above post. Make that 1004 bios.

[mukmaster]

Holy crap Thats so awesome, DL drafting BTW welcome to the forum's
I am still reluctant to upgrade to the 1004 BIOS
711 is still the best in my oppion just due to the fact I have used it forever.
Still missing 2.2v on memory

[laragirl83]

what voltage i can give to NB for 24/7 usage?
1.55 or 1.65?

[ziddey]

1.65 is a little much I'd imagine. Even with good cooling, I start to wonder about any possible effects of electromigration.

That said, intel's specsheets say:

Intel 965 Express Chipset Family - Datasheet
http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets...hts/313053.htm


11.1 Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings

Table 10-1. Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings
VCC (1.5 V Core voltage with respect to VSS) –0.3V / 1.375V (Min/Max)
VTT (System Bus Input Voltage with respect to VSS) –0.3V / 1.32V (Min/Max)

11.3.1 I/O Buffer Supply Voltage

Table 11.4 I/O Buffer Supply Voltage
VCC (MCH Core Supply Voltage) 1.188V / 1.25V / 1.313V (Min/Typ/Max)
VTT (System Bus Input Supply Voltage) 1.14V / 1.20V / 1.26V (Min/Typ/Max)


which really is extremely low if you ask me, and most everyone runs higher, so I don't know if that's too conservative or what.

Personally, I wouldn't exceed 1.55v. I figure that should be more or less "ok" since gigabyte ds3 automatically does +0.3v when you overclock fsb to a certain point and keep vmch on auto.


That said, it might also not be a bad idea to use a DMM and measure your vmch. When I set 1.55v on my p5b, I actually got 1.60v.

[T07N]

i flashed to it.

Stable for me.

All I know is it has ucode updates more than 1104 I don't know.

What's ucode?

[ziddey]

ucode microcode are the id's for cpu's. new ucodes probably are for the e6x20's or maybe the e6x50's etc.

[DL Drafting]

Thanks for the welcome, Muk'ster, I have learned quite a bit perusing these links. Thanks for your input and all the others besides.

As to the overclock, I did try bumping the northbridge core voltage to 1.45, it seemed to help stabilize things a little. I was able to close out of the program without the static sounds at 3.64 Ghz. However, the screen froze on reboot. I must be pretty close to the limit on that 4:5 ratio. Can't seem to get very good results with the 1:1, though. Can't figure that. Have a great day. Dan

[blind_ripper]

guys i need help !
got the board to day and what do i find out that i can max use multie 12 with my QX6700 , any one knows a bios that gives me a higher max multie ?
plz i need it fast
greetz and thanks blind

[yesterday]

Have you tried it on the other ethernet port? I have one port that drops connection for short periods. Just a thought.








So initially I thought this was due to overclocking, but now I'm running the system at stock everything and it's still having issues:

Sytem Details--

Asus P5b Deluxe (1101 bios)
E6600
4gb Corsair Cas4 6400 memory
2x150GB raptors

The system runs stable after being stress-tested for 24hours+, and this is the only problem with it.

The problem has happened both when directly connecting to my cable modem and when going through a WRT54g/Netgear switch. It does not happen on any other computers that are in our network.

Brief description of the problem:

Basically, when I'm using Firefox, certain pages don't seem to load properly. They'll load 1/2 way, or will not load the CSS but will load the page data. Other than that everything seems fine but that problem itself is quite annoying.

Any way I can test to see what the problem actually is? Here's a video of one of the more obvious problems (first problem occurs about 2:25 in). The other problems, as mentioned, are images not loading fully, connection suddenly basically dying but still "working", CSS not loading fully or properly..

http://www.roadtorobusto.com/networkproblems/ (flash video, may take a second)

This is really a PITA to try to diagnose. Probably will toss a new network card in the computer soon to see if that helps. Any other ideas?

It's happened/happening on two separate HDs and two separate installations of Windows, also, FWIW.

Rob[/QUOTE]

[chuckbam]

Rob, Dumb question, you do have your PCI Bus locked at 33.33MHz in the bios right!

[chuckbam]

guys i need help !
got the board to day and what do i find out that i can max use multie 12 with my QX6700 , any one knows a bios that gives me a higher max multie ?
plz i need it fast
greetz and thanks blind

You did not say what bios you are using

[mukmaster]

Hmm I surely need a BIOS

[blind_ripper]

You did not say what bios you are using

sorry tested 1101 and 1201 , bothe max multie 12

[Blackoberst]

I've noticed something interesting with the 1201 beta bios.
Core Temp reports a different VID. With 1004 bios the VID was 1.325v, now it's at 1.1625v.
I'm wondering if it's wrong or not, because my E6300 runs at 3Ghz@1.22v, and probably at default speed needs 1.1625v, not 1.325v..

Could someone who flashed to 1201 verify the VID change in CT?

[ziddey]

what version of coretemp are you using? and do you have an a chip or something else? lxxxaxxx

edit: just saw your sig. hmm that's strange. i thought all a chips were 1.325

[Blackoberst]

I'm using 0.95 and I've seen chips with different VIDs but it's pretty strange if it's changing from a bios version to another.

[ivo0613]

I'm using 0.95 and I've seen chips with different VIDs but it's pretty strange if it's changing from a bios version to another.

same here... With 1004/1101, 1.325v VID. It shows 1.1875v with 1201 beta.
CPU is E6420.

[Angelico_Payne]

I have Core2Duo E6300

My temps at idle are 51-54, and under load (not even 100% stress) shoot up to 63-6x+

I seated and reseated cooler for 10 times, checked the CPU and cooler surface, i replaced stock contact paste with more quality like paste. and still no improvement.

i read that the deafults should be 30-35 idle.

I overclocked nothing, all is on auto, motherboard is ASUS P5B-Deluxe/wifiap

Programs used to measure temps are coretemp and TAT.

My default vcore is 1.28v checked with Cpu-Z

HELP!!

I tried setting voltages by hand and still no luck, still high temps. Besides the fact that i have 0.4 vdropp !!!

I tested on another mobo ASUS P5 somethong with integrated gpu, and temps on idle were 30-35. (same stock cooler)

I didnt lapp IHS (beacuse atm its flat as it should be ) but i was planning when i OC this baby to shave few degrees off, which i cannot start beacuse it doesnt even work properly on stock settings.

systems temps is normal ~30.

I will probably RMA the board, which will probably be a huge problem, cause here if it works, its a big fight to get it replaced... but i am just buffled by this overheating.... and i will do my best to get a new one.

I've just hoped that someone had seen something like this before, because in my 8 years as sys builder i havent...

[chuckbam]

I have Core2Duo E6300

My temps at idle are 51-54, and under load (not even 100% stress) shoot up to 63-6x+

I seated and reseated cooler for 10 times, checked the CPU and cooler surface, i replaced stock contact paste with more quality like paste. and still no improvement.

i read that the deafults should be 30-35 idle.

I overclocked nothing, all is on auto, motherboard is ASUS P5B-Deluxe/wifiap

Programs used to measure temps are coretemp and TAT.

My default vcore is 1.28v checked with Cpu-Z

HELP!!

I tried setting voltages by hand and still no luck, still high temps. Besides the fact that i have 0.4 vdropp !!!

I tested on another mobo ASUS P5 somethong with integrated gpu, and temps on idle were 30-35. (same stock cooler)

I didnt lapp IHS (beacuse atm its flat as it should be ) but i was planning when i OC this baby to shave few degrees off, which i cannot start beacuse it doesnt even work properly on stock settings.

systems temps is normal ~30.

I will probably RMA the board, which will probably be a huge problem, cause here if it works, its a big fight to get it replaced... but i am just buffled by this overheating.... and i will do my best to get a new one.

I've just hoped that someone had seen something like this before, because in my 8 years as sys builder i havent...

I think your temps are fine.

[DL Drafting]

Just out of curiosity, what is the ambient room temperature where your computer is operating?

[chuckbam]

Originally Posted by Angelico_Payne
I have Core2Duo E6300

My temps at idle are 51-54, and under load (not even 100% stress) shoot up to 63-6x+

I seated and reseated cooler for 10 times, checked the CPU and cooler surface, i replaced stock contact paste with more quality like paste. and still no improvement.








Thermal Specification 61.4°C