Quote Originally Posted by sesdave View Post
Well I thought I would flash the BIOS to 0501 to see if that resolved the strange CPU temp readings I was getting with speedfan and everest and I now have a pretty colourful motherboard to hang on my wall!. I stupidly used Asus update as I was in a hurry and it failed on BIOS verification stating try reflashing again. When I stupidly did - it erasd the EPROM and stopped. Never happened on the P5W DH but there you go. I should know better - I have read enough post about Asus update failing to flash correctly!.
I will try an RMA but not hopeful. Still - I am back on my P5W which at least is show stable CPU temps of 30c @3.6 with 1.4v with coretemp at 23c.
You live and you learn - unfortiunately sometimes it costs!
People, it's not the Asus Update program

It is the P5K Deluxe which has major issues with Bios flashing. You are not the only one!
But don't worry, Asus has fixed the problem by releasing a new motherboard (P5K Premium) and screwing those who already own a P5K Deluxe