Official ASUS X38 Boards: P5E, P5E3 - Info/BIOS Thread

[STaRGaZeR]

The first ones, 2x2GB DDR2-1000 5-5-5-15.

[camouflage]

well seems Asus have been busy, hopefully this will fix my RAM issues

Bios 0401 here:
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/so...5E/P5E0401.zip

Anyone else tried this? 4:5 divider now working ? Will flash tonite..........

[Bigchrome]

And can you let us know Max CPU voltage availeable in bios too please!

[STaRGaZeR]

I´m now with it. And all I have to say is that the best BIOS so far is 0107. 0401 and previous when you set AUTO vcore in BIOS it puts random vCore looking at the FSB. For me, 370 is 1.39v. And of course with a vCore different of the processors VID, when you enable c1E the voltage doesn´t drop. With 0107 you put AUTO, and in my case is 1.25v load, 1.14v idle and I want that for 24/7. The RAM is f*cking unstable now with the same settings, and latency has increased a little.

So, guys, for now I´m forced to use 0107. Since I have done the vDroop mod, it works like a charm

[camouflage]

I´m now with it. And all I have to say is that the best BIOS so far is 0107. 0401 and previous when you set AUTO vcore in BIOS it puts random vCore looking at the FSB. For me, 370 is 1.39v. And of course with a vCore different of the processors VID, when you enable c1E the voltage doesn´t drop. With 0107 you put AUTO, and in my case is 1.25v load, 1.14v idle and I want that for 24/7. The RAM is f*cking unstable now with the same settings, and latency has increased a little.

So, guys, for now I´m forced to use 0107. Since I have done the vDroop mod, it works like a charm

Hm, that's interesting. Never gave 0107 a try - maybe I should do.

But first I try 0401. I never set volts to "AUTO" - everytime manually and C1E is disabled for me like all the other CPU settings.

[STaRGaZeR]

I don´t know whats wrong with the other BIOS, 0107 has no problems running my ram at 1113Mhz but with the others is impossible. Maybe you should try it

[camouflage]

After a full nite of testing (all released BIOS versions) for me best is 0303. It's the only one I can boot up to 9x475 an bech up to 9x473.

All other versions refuse to boot above 9x470.

BTW, 4:5 divider is also broken >400 FSB on 0107 BIOS.

Interesting find is that on 0107 if all subtimings set to AUTO in BIOS memset shows performance level 6 - on all later releases it is 7. I set in BIOS only the main timings 4-4-4-3 and refresh to 25 and static contol to enabled - all other mem settings are left to auto (of course except the Vmem ).

[Duffy]

Well I thought I was in luck and was going to get my memory working right (1066) with bios 0401. At least with this bios I was able to get in to windows (all other bios version I could not even get into windows) but then as soon as I do some testing it crashes :-(

Will say this though I can now run my momory at bit faster with this new bios. I just hope they fix the problem with the official release of the next bios.

[STaRGaZeR]

Rock stable 2x2GB G.Skill and E6600 settings for daily usage:

2.14v vMEM in BIOS, 1.29v vNB, the other voltages all set to minimum. Read Static Control enabled. BIOS 0107. CPU 370x9=3330Mhz 1.14v idle 1.224v load, with vDroop mod done.

[camouflage]

Hm, really bad thougts coming to my mind.........., seems this board & my CELLSHOCKs are hungry for a QX9650........

[purecain]

same here pal.... cant wait.....

[jonny_ftm]

Well I thought I was in luck and was going to get my memory working right (1066) with bios 0401. At least with this bios I was able to get in to windows (all other bios version I could not even get into windows) but then as soon as I do some testing it crashes :-(

Will say this though I can now run my momory at bit faster with this new bios. I just hope they fix the problem with the official release of the next bios.

Bad news, I was thinking that Kingston modules will be compatible. So these ASUS X38 boards are really broken

[STaRGaZeR]

same here pal.... cant wait.....

Another one here. BTW I have done some enhancements to my RAM timmings without touching any voltages and rock stable too.

All timmings directly from BIOS.

[Duffy]

Bad news, I was thinking that Kingston modules will be compatible. So these ASUS X38 boards are really broken

Well there getting there it would seem with the new bios, just keeping my fingers crossed and will see what happens.

The memory does work but not at full speed that is the problem. And I know if they sort out the problem then I will be good to go with this memory :-)

[DJBUDDY]

Since in bios of p5e we have a option to choose ur memory speed like 667,800,1066, and i have cruciall ballistx 6400 at 800mhz, if i set it to 1066 and adjust the voltage to 2.2 and use timings 5,5,5,12 would tat harm the ram?i dont want to overclock the cpu, dono if tat would be possible witout overclocking it?

[Xelation]

Sorry guys for the newb I am

All I want is a stable 3.00Ghz.

So far I've only put my Bus Speed at 333 and left the rest at AUTO
(I can hear you guys laugh hehe).

Have put my Mem at 1066, 5-5-5-15 2T and also the rest at AUTO
since I have no clue what to change and how.

Temps: GPU@36c | CPU@20c | MB@25c







Can some help set/explain what I can do to make it stable?

See my Sig for my Rig, thanks guys

p.s. Bios 1402 (no problems so far), do I need to overclock my
memory also or leave it as it is?

[Bigchrome]

I'm currently testing high Vcore stability on the board just to rule that out... (all my orthos attempts fail around 1hr..ghey)

So this is probably chip suicide but hey QX9650 *cough*



Anyone want to try 1.8v please? I'm running out of temps headroom or I would

[Skyline GT-R]

Ok got my P5E But because the socket area is packed with all the copper I can't install my Zalman coolers. Tryed both the 7000B Cu and 9500LED Using stock intel cooler now

[Xelation]

Forgot my main bios settings:

Extreme Tweaker

Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
CPU Ratio Control [Manual]
- Ratio CMOS Setting [9]
FSB Frequency [333]
FSB Strap To North Bridge [Auto]
PCIE Frequency [100]

DRAM Frequency [DDR2-1111MHz]
DRAM Command Rate [2T]
DRAM Timing Control [Manual]
Primary Info: 5-5-5-15-3-42-6-3
CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks]
RAS# To CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks]
RAS# Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks]
RAS# Active Time [15 DRAM Clocks]
RAS# To RAS# Delay [3 DRAM Clocks]
ROW Refresh Cycle Time [42 DRAM Clocks]
Write Recovery Time [6 DRAM Clocks]
Read To Precharge Time [3 DRAM Clocks]
Secondary Info" 8-3-5-4-6-4-6
Read To Write Delay (S/D) [8 DRAM Clocks]
Write To Read Delay (S) [3 DRAM Clocks]
Write To Read Delay (D) [5 DRAM Clocks]
Read To Read Delay (S) [4 DRAM Clocks]
Read To Read Delay (D) [6 DRAM Clocks]
Write To Write Delay (S) [4 DRAM Clocks]
Write To Write Delay (D) [6 DRAM Clocks]

DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
Ai Clock Twister [Auto]
Transaction Booster [Auto]
VCORE Voltage [1.3500]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
DRAM Voltage [Auto]
North Bridge Voltage [Auto]
Sout Bridge Voltage [Auto]

Loadline (Calibration) [Auto]
CPU GTL Reference [Auto]
North Bridge GTL Reference [Auto]
SB 1.5v Voltage [Auto]

CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

Advanced
CPU Configuration

CPU Configuration [Manual]
CPU Ratio Control [9]
Ratio CMOS Setting [Disabled]
C1E Support [Disabled]
CPU TM Function [Disabled]
Vanderppol Technology [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Disabled]
Max CPUID Limit [Disabled]

fingers hurt from typing pff

PS 1.35v in Bios is 1.312 in CPUz (with little bit of fluctuating), is this correct or
does it need to be 1.35v in CPUz?

[Xelation]

Ok got my P5E But because the socket area is packed with all the copper I can't install my Zalman coolers. Tryed both the 7000B Cu and 9500LED Using stock intel cooler now

Weird, got the Zalman CNPS9700 LED installed with no problems at all?
7000 series I can understand perhaps of the upward fan, but 9000 series
with horizontal fans would defenitly fit.

My only problem was that the 4x120 fan side-door of my CM Stacker 832,
I had to forced-close it. Because it hits the CPU Cooler a bit.

[Skyline GT-R]

Weird, got the Zalman CNPS9700 LED installed with no problems at all?
7000 series I can understand perhaps of the upward fan, but 9000 series
with horizontal fans would defenitly fit.

My only problem was that the 4x120 fan side-door of my CM Stacker 832,
I had to forced-close it. Because it hits the CPU Cooler a bit.

Well the cooler fit and so does the mounting bracket, but not the iron thing to actualy mount the cooler. It's to wide. And it's differrent for the 9700, I know this since I just installled a 9700 on my friends P5B Del

[Xelation]

Well the cooler fit and so does the mounting bracket, but not the iron thing to actualy mount the cooler. It's to wide. And it's differrent for the 9700, I know this since I just installled a 9700 on my friends P5B Del

Oh yeah that, but how do you have it? Turn it around, pff have to go to a
birthday now. But if not solved by when I get home, I shoot a photo for ya
of how I have it

[camouflage]

Forgot my main bios settings:.................

Try this:

Extreme Tweaker

Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
CPU Ratio Control [Manual]
- Ratio CMOS Setting [9]
FSB Frequency [333]
FSB Strap To North Bridge [Auto]
PCIE Frequency [101]
DRAM Frequency [DDR2-1111MHz]
DRAM Command Rate [2T]
DRAM Timing Control [Manual]
Primary Info: 5-5-5-15-3-42-6-3
CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks]
RAS# To CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks]
RAS# Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks]
RAS# Active Time [15 DRAM Clocks]
RAS# To RAS# Delay [Auto]
ROW Refresh Cycle Time [Auto]
Write Recovery Time [Auto]
Read To Precharge Time [Auto]
Secondary Info" 8-3-5-4-6-4-6
Read To Write Delay (S/D) [Auto]
Write To Read Delay (S) [Auto]
Write To Read Delay (D) [Auto]
Read To Read Delay (S) [Auto]
Read To Read Delay (D) [Auto]
Write To Write Delay (S) [Auto]
Write To Write Delay (D) [Auto]

DRAM Static Read Control [Enabled]
Ai Clock Twister [Auto]
Transaction Booster [Auto]
VCORE Voltage [1.3500]
CPU PLL Voltage [1.5]
FSB Termination Voltage [1.3]
DRAM Voltage [1.8 - 2.1]
North Bridge Voltage [1.41]
Sout Bridge Voltage [Auto]

Loadline (Calibration) [Disabled]---------> Do the pencil Vdroop mod !!!
CPU GTL Reference [Auto]
North Bridge GTL Reference [Auto]
SB 1.5v Voltage [Auto]

CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

Advanced
CPU Configuration

CPU Configuration [Manual]
CPU Ratio Control [9]
Ratio CMOS Setting [Disabled]
C1E Support [Disabled]
CPU TM Function [Disabled]
Vanderppol Technology [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Disabled]
Max CPUID Limit [Disabled]

Good luck

[camouflage]

Just posted here some EVEREST numbers for compario(#16):

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=165329

[DualCore]

This RAM doesn´t love voltage. Remember that is not Micron based and is a 2x2GB kit. Max freq is about 570Mhz at 2,2v. Doesn´t matter how many voltage you throw at them, they won´t go higher. Anyway, I bought them for 24/7 use, and that speed is pretty good for 2x2

U think that it's better use 2x2gb or 4x1gb of memo ? which of this:

this corsairs have the same layout of dominators, but don't have micron D9 :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145176

or this using 4x1gb ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148069

Gracias por tu respuesta amigo !