ASUS P5W DH - Problems + Fixes Thread

**mstp2009** · 10-10-2007, 09:33 AM

FWIW, I'm clocking about 500MHz faster (READ: STABLE) on a new board.

P5W-DH Dlx - Q6600 G0 @ 3.15GHz
P5K Premium - Q6600 G0 @ 3.6GHz

Both of those are with the EXACT same RAM, HSF (TR Ultra X-120), thermal paste, case, HDDs, video card - the works. All that changed was the board.

Both are Prime95 multicore stable for 48 hours. On the P5K I can boot at 4GHz (but not stable).

I loved the old P5W DH, but I had a really early version that only did up to 1.65V on the MCH, and it was REALLY holding the chip back.

**mobo57** · 10-10-2007, 11:15 AM

Hey is there another place to get the optimized 2004 BIOS (G0 edition)? Been trying for two days and keep getting the site is too busy, try back in two minutes....
Want to take my Q out of my AW9D-Max and try it out in my DH, but need to get a newer bios first, think I'm still on 15XX with my E6600 at 400X9, 24/7.

**lawrywild** · 10-10-2007, 11:46 AM

I think www.mapesh-online.de mirrored it.

**Cyclop** · 10-10-2007, 12:00 PM

Hi everyone!

I would really appreciate your advice as to what bios version would be the best choice for Core 2 Quad 6700 (G0 stepping). I realize that ASUS's website says this cpu is supported since 2205, but I am also aware that there has been quite a number of bios versions since 2205. What I need is the MOST stable and reliable one.

I do not overclock, and will not be using RAID, WI-FI, onboard sound - they will be set to Disabled in bios. So what I am looking for is not expected to incorporate any advanced features whatsoever. Just pure, rock solid stability.

Thanks in advance!

**GLENBOY** · 10-10-2007, 01:06 PM

i would advise lawrys 2004 modded bios link on first page of this thread i have a go stepping e6850 and it works fine with it

**Nitrium** · 10-11-2007, 04:28 AM

Uh, quick question: I'm having those issues related to the audio being always on when turning on the computer (actually, the problem got worse with 2302 BIOS - now it sets itself on when resetting the PC) and I've tried to downgrade the BIOS using AsusUpdate, but it says that the EEPROM version is not the same and the BIOS could not be downgraded. Is there any danger of ruining the mobo doing the downgrade via the floppy disk? Thanks!

**michaellundmark** · 10-11-2007, 08:07 AM

Does P5W-DH-ASUS-Deluxe-2004-G0-45nm-Edition (Modified by lawrywild) Bios work with Q6600 G0 stepping?
Why is this bios good, what is the changes?

**lawrywild** · 10-11-2007, 01:28 PM

Yes it does.

It's good because it works fine, there are no bugs in it and it is based on an official bios that everyone liked.

**Creek Tha Gray** · 10-11-2007, 01:44 PM

i have had issues on this mobo going over 3.1ghz stable 1.02g rev board have a Asus Maximus Formula (Special Edition) and will have all the same hardware will post when setup in about 2 to 3 weeks.

**rotNdude** · 10-11-2007, 03:33 PM

So, what BIOS do you recommend for a QX6700 if you want to raise the multiplier?

**GLENBOY** · 10-11-2007, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by rotNdude

So, what BIOS do you recommend for a QX6700 if you want to raise the multiplier?

bios 1601 was the last ones to offer the upward multiplier on qx6700 , i found when i had qx6700 keep the fsb under 300 , i think i used the 12 and 13 multiplier mostly

**insaneninjaguy** · 10-11-2007, 05:05 PM

I have read though lawrywild opening post and many other post though out.
I am not new to building pcs. ive been building my own back to the 486DX4s. This is my first build i have tried to overclock.

I am currently running a E6420 B2 with a fsb at 400MHz sense May of 07. http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=200200
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=253218

but the highset i been able to push it is 405 stable any higher its freezes in the middle of a Prime95 or Super PI or after desktop has loaded. my concern is that my ram is what holding it back Corsair XMS2 CM2X-6400C4 DDR800.
If i left that ram Linked to the fsb it would be at DDR2 1000 but no matter what CAS# or (x)T command rate setting the computer would not post.

mainly my question here is "what would be the best 2GB Kit that would allow a higher fsb?"

Specs are in Sign.

**Falkentyne** · 10-11-2007, 07:33 PM

So is it confirmed that 1.04+ versions of this board *are* more stable with overclocking Quads than 1.02 or 1.03g?

**Snake_Eyes** · 10-12-2007, 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by Falkentyne

So is it confirmed that 1.04+ versions of this board *are* more stable with overclocking Quads than 1.02 or 1.03g?

Good question yeah, i wanna know that to.
I got the 1.04 Rev.

**Lurker246** · 10-12-2007, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by Falkentyne

So is it confirmed that 1.04+ versions of this board *are* more stable with overclocking Quads than 1.02 or 1.03g?

I'll have a quad Q6600 running on a 1.03g next week (Waiting on graphics card), I'll keep you posted on the results. Planning on running Lawry's 2004 bios on it.

As long as it will hit 333 X 9 I'll be happy http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...s/thumbsup.gif

**Snake_Eyes** · 10-12-2007, 07:05 AM

I got my Q6600 G0 today its the L728A826
Hopely its a good overclock one..

**w2richwood** · 10-12-2007, 07:36 AM

yeah i have the 103g myself would also like to know
Rich

**lawrywild** · 10-12-2007, 08:18 AM

1.02G and running 333x9 with 4x1GB perfectly.

**Creek Tha Gray** · 10-12-2007, 08:51 AM

i was able to run 333x9 but had miner stable issue mobo rev 1.02g and yes the 1.04 rev are able to go higher but now i have a asus maximus formula SE on the way with a q6700 G0 step and I Now have water cooling for the cpu the HD2900xt and the chipset so so long to the p5w dh

with the new mobo and cpu I will be going for 400x10 for 4ghz club

**crishan** · 10-12-2007, 06:04 PM

@lawrywild:

I was wondering if you could also modify the 2103 BIOS, which seems to be the
last one before Asus started introducing quirks into the P5W DH BIOSes.

Looking at the release dates from the BIOSes, I am also wondering what they
are doing or if they are even doing anything at all:
The 2302 beta is from the middle of August; Don't they have engineers working
on the board anymore?

**Snake_Eyes** · 10-12-2007, 06:21 PM

Running my Q6600 G0 L728A826 @ 3,0 Ghz
I have set the Vcore on Auto in the bios on my Asus P5W DH Deluxe
Prime running about a our and no errors so far.
But on what Vcore can i run 3Ghz ?
The Vcore are now 1,26v but i wanna try it lower to check if it are stable to
CPU temps are stressed now 50 50 49 49 with a Arctic Freezer 7 Pro.

**lawrywild** · 10-13-2007, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by crishan

@lawrywild:

I was wondering if you could also modify the 2103 BIOS, which seems to be the
last one before Asus started introducing quirks into the P5W DH BIOSes.

Looking at the release dates from the BIOSes, I am also wondering what they
are doing or if they are even doing anything at all:
The 2302 beta is from the middle of August; Don't they have engineers working
on the board anymore?

There's no point in doing that. It already supports G0.

**IcemaN22** · 10-13-2007, 06:16 AM

Hi. When SPD is on (CL 5-6-6-18) everything works fine, but when I turn spd off and use for example Cl 6-6-6-20 the pc wont start

Some ideas how I fix this? I want to try CL4 or very low CL5.
Here is how cpu-z looks like:

**Snake_Eyes** · 10-13-2007, 08:36 AM

Heyy all
I wanna let you see this.
I dont understand that i dont see higher scores as this by other users.
My cpu i have clocked to 3,15Ghz with a 1,26 Vcore. and my 8800GTS 320 @ 630/950..

Who get this score to, or maybe more ?
I think this is not bad or not ?

**michaellundmark** · 10-13-2007, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by lawrywild

There's no point in doing that. It already supports G0.

On Asus homepage it´s written that Bios from 2205 and up supports Q6600

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