ASUS P5W DH - Problems + Fixes Thread

[Kynoo]

Did it work with 3GB no matter which 3 sticks you had in?

Keep swapping them around until you've booted at 2GB using each combination of sticks once. That'd be 6 combinations, I think: 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-3, 2-4, 3-4...

Yhere is the test i do before :

Boot ok, 1Go per bank :

1/2/4
1/2/3
2/3/4
1/3/4

With any stick.

The only matter is when i have the four stick, regardless of how stick i use.

[sesdave]

Hi, im french so sorry for my english



I have an P5W Dh Deluxe with a bios id 2004.

A fresh install of Vista 64 Ultimate box version.

And 4Gb ( 4x1Gb) of G-Skill 5400U.

I installed the OS with just 2Gb, install ok.
After finish it and put drivers, i try to put all my ram...


With 3Gb, it's fine.

With 4Gb ... my pc reboot .... i never go to windows.

Any help or solutions ?

Your memory is only rated 667 - 4x1GB puts more strain on the memory controller and the MB. You probably need higher MCH and looser timings with 4x1GB. What are all your current BIOS settings ,volts, memory timings etc and what are you running your CPU at. Are you trying to run memory 1:1 or higher - if so you really want better out of the box spec memory like Crucial 8500C5 which is great o/c memory at a very cheap price.

[Kynoo]

Your memory is only rated 667 - 4x1GB puts more strain on the memory controller and the MB. You probably need higher MCH and looser timings with 4x1GB. What are all your current BIOS settings ,volts, memory timings etc and what are you running your CPU at. Are you trying to run memory 1:1 or higher - if so you really want better out of the box spec memory like Crucial 8500C5 which is great o/c memory at a very cheap price.

I dont try/want to overclock, i juste want to have all my ram under Vista

Voltage : Auto and i test from 1.8 to 2v without issue.

latency : Manual from 4/4/4/12 to 5/5/5/15 without issue ( my ram is a 4/4/4/12 )

Cpu : Stock fsb and voltage.

Ram FSB : 667

[sesdave]

I dont try/want to overclock, i juste want to have all my ram under Vista

Voltage : Auto and i test from 1.8 to 2v without issue.

latency : Manual from 4/4/4/12 to 5/5/5/15 without issue ( my ram is a 4/4/4/12 )

Cpu : Stock fsb and voltage.

Ram FSB : 667

I was running 4x1GB under Vista x64 on the P5W no problem - it likes memory best at 1:1 but I do rember I posted about a Vista 4GB bug for which there is a patch..I will dig it up and repost.

Shame not to o/c an E6600! If you are running stock the CPU will only be 266 x9 = 2.4 which means you memory is only running DDR532 which is underutilised. You want to run the CPU with FSB =333 (333x9=3.0) to get the memory running at rated speed 1:1. An e6600 should do that no problem on stock volts ot there about. It is always best to maually set the BIOS settings - then you can fiddle to get it running stable with confidence. In the meantiime Set A1 to maunual and set the following:

CPU Freq=333
DRAM freq=667
Perf Mode = Standard
PCI express=100
PCI Clock=33.3

Memory volts= 1.9 or 2.0
CPU vcore=1.375 - 1.4v
FSB=1.3
MCH=1.55
ICH=1.2

Set your memory to 4,4,4,12,4 and disable both DRAM ECC,DRAM Throttling and and Hiperpath. leave memory remap enabled.

Under CPU settings disable all PICE ..

Under HW monitor disable all q fan functions.

This will give you a very mild o/c to 3.0 amd much better perforamce. Use the same settings even if you want to run with CPU frequency at 266 and lower memory. Here a link to a guide for expamles of the settings if confused http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.p...03#post4808903.

[sesdave]

Here is a link to my previous post with links to Microsoft Hotfix and background details re this known 4GB memory issue.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...5&postcount=22

Read the latest posts on this thread as things may have moved on since I posted - there may be a later hotfix! I never needed it as when I switched to crucial ballistix and a P5K MB I never encountered any issues.

[DrSlump]

Hi to all. I'm italian so, sorry if i make some mistakes writing in english language.
I wish to submit a problem:
does this mainboard have some problems running 4Gb or more, when all four memory slots are used?
Now i use a 2Gb gskill dual channel memory kit, HZ series, they run@800Mhz, with 4-4-4-12 timings.
If i buy another 2Gb kit of these, will the mainboard support them???
Is it true that the 975x supports only 667Mhz bus when all memory slots are used??

Thanx

[lawrywild]

I'm running 4x1GB with a Q6600 @ 3Ghz with the ram at 834Mhz 4-4-3-4 on 2.1v so no, it's not limited to 667Mhz; atleast for me it isn't. (Auto vMCH too)

[sesdave]

I'm running 4x1GB with a Q6600 @ 3Ghz with the ram at 834Mhz 4-4-3-4 on 2.1v so no, it's not limited to 667Mhz; atleast for me it isn't. (Auto vMCH too)

But you do have the best memory around - Crucial Ballistix 8500C5! recommend them for any MB - best price in the UK http://misco.co.uk/applications/Sear...1078&CatId=784

[lawrywild]

PC2-5300 actually

The 8500 did cost quite a bit more when I bought, the Misco deal is just amazing though.

[sniggle]

Hey guys, I have a weird quirk with my workstation here. I have 2x1GB of G-Skill PC6400 5-5-5-15 (non HZ) ram. I cannot get the sticks to pass test 5 of memtest when they're both in the board. The weird thing is that test 5 doesn't even show errors. The walltime and pass percentage just stop incrementing even though the little + sign is still blinking in the top left. However, if I run the sticks individually they both pass test 5 multiple times.

Is this bad ram or what? I've tried raising the voltages and loosening the timings with no fix. I've never seen memtest just lock up like that, even though its UI is still updating.

I've tried bios 1707 and 2004. The ram is currently running at its rated speed of 400mhz. At these settings I am orthos stable for hours (small FFT, so not really stressing the ram).

EDIT: running the ram at 3/4 (300mhz) and it's passing test 5 multiple times. I think this ram is just sorta crappy. I might RMA it.

[DrSlump]

I'm running 4x1GB with a Q6600 @ 3Ghz with the ram at 834Mhz 4-4-3-4 on 2.1v so no, it's not limited to 667Mhz; atleast for me it isn't. (Auto vMCH too)

Nice!
These are the memory i got: F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ (1GB x 2)

I olso would upgrade my e6600 with a q6600 g0 and another pair of that rams

but i would like to keep the system at least @3Ghz..

[sesdave]

PC2-5300 actually

The 8500 did cost quite a bit more when I bought, the Misco deal is just amazing though.

Lawrywild - apologies I thought you had these. Sell yours and get these while they are going at this price - they were £10 cheaper but are obviously popular. On 4x1GB I can run them 4,4,4,12 upto about 1066 or 5,5,5,15 upto 1200 with little or no volt increase. They are worth the investment cos DDR3 is way overpriced and DDR2 will be around for at least a couple more years.

[sesdave]

Hey guys, I have a weird quirk with my workstation here. I have 2x1GB of G-Skill PC6400 5-5-5-15 (non HZ) ram. I cannot get the sticks to pass test 5 of memtest when they're both in the board. The weird thing is that test 5 doesn't even show errors. The walltime and pass percentage just stop incrementing even though the little + sign is still blinking in the top left. However, if I run the sticks individually they both pass test 5 multiple times.

Is this bad ram or what? I've tried raising the voltages and loosening the timings with no fix. I've never seen memtest just lock up like that, even though its UI is still updating.

I've tried bios 1707 and 2004. The ram is currently running at its rated speed of 400mhz. At these settings I am orthos stable for hours (small FFT, so not really stressing the ram).

EDIT: running the ram at 3/4 (300mhz) and it's passing test 5 multiple times. I think this ram is just sorta crappy. I might RMA it.

If you bought as a dual pair and it wont pass memtest at rated speed RMA it.

[lawrywild]

Lawrywild - apologies I thought you had these. Sell yours and get these while they are going at this price - they were £10 cheaper but are obviously popular. On 4x1GB I can run them 4,4,4,12 upto about 1066 or 5,5,5,15 upto 1200 with little or no volt increase. They are worth the investment cos DDR3 is way overpriced and DDR2 will be around for at least a couple more years.

Why The ram is no the limiting factor, the 975x is. Plus, I know these ram are capable of over 1000MHz at 4-4-3-4 on only like 2.2v so no need. I'm happy that these just work fine and don't error

[lawrywild]

Hey guys, I have a weird quirk with my workstation here. I have 2x1GB of G-Skill PC6400 5-5-5-15 (non HZ) ram. I cannot get the sticks to pass test 5 of memtest when they're both in the board. The weird thing is that test 5 doesn't even show errors. The walltime and pass percentage just stop incrementing even though the little + sign is still blinking in the top left. However, if I run the sticks individually they both pass test 5 multiple times.

Is this bad ram or what? I've tried raising the voltages and loosening the timings with no fix. I've never seen memtest just lock up like that, even though its UI is still updating.

I've tried bios 1707 and 2004. The ram is currently running at its rated speed of 400mhz. At these settings I am orthos stable for hours (small FFT, so not really stressing the ram).

EDIT: running the ram at 3/4 (300mhz) and it's passing test 5 multiple times. I think this ram is just sorta crappy. I might RMA it.

This is what happens when the motherboard is what's causing the failure, not the memory. You have simply pushed the memory controller too far. 975x is not good at clicking memory very high. I get this exact 'freeze' after aboout 925MHz DDR2 or so, my board is not a good one for memory clocking, some can go 1100Mhz but it's very rare. 1000MHz MAX seems about normal though.

[sesdave]

Why The ram is no the limiting factor, the 975x is. Plus, I know these ram are capable of over 1000MHz at 4-4-3-4 on only like 2.2v so no need. I'm happy that these just work fine and don't error

Fair point - I forgot I don't have the 975x now. So we are both happy with the ballistix we got.!

[sniggle]

This is what happens when the motherboard is what's causing the failure, not the memory. You have simply pushed the memory controller too far. 975x is not good at clicking memory very high. I get this exact 'freeze' after aboout 925MHz DDR2 or so, my board is not a good one for memory clocking, some can go 1100Mhz but it's very rare. 1000MHz MAX seems about normal though.

I think you're right. I tried my known good ram and the same thing happened. Once I raised the NB voltage a notch it worked fine. Unfortunately, I ended up buying some replacement ram anyway. Not sure whether I should go for 4GB or just replace it.

[palito]

i am Having this problem for a couple of days now,Azureus Locks up my Router

when this happens i am not able to surf nor do torrent Downloads

only on a system restart things get back to normal (note Router is ok,when i restart the the computer i am able to surf,i dont restart the router at all)

i think this is something to do with the Marvell Yukon Drivers,i am using the Drivers Given the Mobo CD

this matter is driving me nuts,pls help me out

[w2richwood]

try the update drivers from the asus web site
Rich

[DAK1640]

What BIOS for Q6600 ? I am still running 1503 lol...

[sesdave]

I think you're right. I tried my known good ram and the same thing happened. Once I raised the NB voltage a notch it worked fine. Unfortunately, I ended up buying some replacement ram anyway. Not sure whether I should go for 4GB or just replace it.

Another option would be to get a P5K premium MB which is a lot more flexible with memory. I previously had Corsair XMS 6400 (v2.1 Promos chips) which I couldnt get to o/c above its rated DDR800 on the P5W but happily ran near 1000 on the P5K. It would probably let you get a better o/c all round with you current CPU and memory and better position you for the penryn. Some will say wait for the P38 but a P5K will last you a few years with cheap DDR2 memory compared with very expensive DDR3 on a P38 MB.

[palito]

everytime I open a program, it hangs for a few seconds before opening.

u know that instant Response is not there,i though this was a HDD prb So Fragmented,prob still remains

any fix ?

[holwill]

Picked up a Q6600 GO L724A828 at my local pc shop today, loaded up Lawry's 2004 bios and it is sat @333fsb 3.0ghz @stock volts. Well done mate nice work .
Would be nice to get this up to 3.6ghz as per my last E6600 but this may not be possible. One thing I am seeing is a differance of temps at idle between core1/2 (22,23)and 3/4(28,28) not sure if this is norm and the differance remains the same maybe upto 8c under load!

[X7007]

Everyone Listen.

I need you to check something.

All of you who has VISTA 32bit or 64bit , Ultimate or Premium.

When you do not overclock everything is fine, but when overclocking there is some weird black screen before login. you must have seen it, it only takes 1sec, but when it happens you only see the Password box and the Language tab.

i hope you know what i am talking about.

it happens when i go higher than 270 FSB or something , or i go high on my ram.

2GB Cellshock (2X1024) DDR II - PC6400 4-4-4-12 (D9GMH) 800MHz

How much can i go with them with how much Voltage? can i do them 4-4-4-12 800 mhz 2.20 ? thats what it says on the sticker.

but it seem that i have problems, i just dunno why.

[WeldZilla]

Hey sesdave, first you say you forgot you don't own a 975X board anymore than you spend every other post tryuing top sell P5K's. Why don't you do this thread a favor and take you and your thread crappin P5K ass outta here . You were never smart enough or good enough for the P5WDH so take a f=ing hike and take your P5K with you...Dilweed son-of-a-biatch.

WZ