ASUS P5K Deluxe - Intel P35 Bearlake + E6600 B1 / Q6600 B3

[andressergio]

Thanks Antari

I started to doubt about the P5K deluxe... but then i realize is the batch, week or luck...

primed vcore=1,5 (450x8) 3 minutes one core failed
primed vcore=1,5 (400x9) 10 minues one core failed

I tested lots of configs, ram separate, then drop it to DDR2 800, well days testing with no luck, needs more vcore

I think i will need 1,525 to stable...

And the last one that killed me was to see that hole between (464x7) and (490x7) i was expecting to do 3,4Ghz at least with (x7) but very unstable and then when i could boot, loose the cores....

So....

Thanks for all
Best regards
Sergio

[andressergio]

Well last night i did an OC session to test if i can get it Prime95 stable under vcore=1,5

I tried the RLM settings:

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JumperFree Configuration Settings
AI Overclocking: Manual
CPU Ratio Control: Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting: 8
FSB Frequency: 445
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2 1113
DRAM Command Rate: 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency: 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5
RAS# Precharge: 4
RAS# Activate to Precharge: 9
TWR: AUTO
TRFC: AUTO
TWTR: AUTO
TRRD: AUTO
TRTP: AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled

Transaction Booster: Enabled
Clock Over-Charging Mode: AUTO

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled

CPU Voltage: 1.475v
CPU Voltage Reference: x0.63
CPU Voltage Damper: Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.60
DRAM Voltage: 2.20
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.20
North Bridge Voltage: 1.25
North Bridge Voltage Reference: x0.67
South Bridge Voltage: 1.05

Advance CPU Settings
CPU Ratio Control: Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting: 9
C1E Suppport: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Vanderpool Technology: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Enabled
PECI: Disabled

USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support: Disabled

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With this settings i made it stable, tried 446 and failed after 10min...so that indicates that it needs more vcore, no matter the other settings, just vcore seems to make it Prime95 stable...

I also tried with this:

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CPU Voltage: 1.475v
CPU Voltage Reference: AUTO
CPU Voltage Damper: Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.60
DRAM Voltage: 2.20
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.4
North Bridge Voltage: 1.4
North Bridge Voltage Reference: AUTO
South Bridge Voltage: AUTO

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But same situation, I can go up if i don't raise vcore

Some observations I made:

Cores IDLE, the first 2 ones have no difference in temps, the third has like 7C difference...and 4th has 2C. At full load the difference is like 4 or 5..I had the CPU lapped and happened almost the same before i did the lapping...Maybe it's the Big Typhoon push pins that are not fitting well or maybe the CPU it's just like that....I also applied the AS5 spreading with a card, i don't knwow if the AS5 is the best method...the one on AS web site...

Any help will be appreciated
Regards

Sergio

[antari]

Some observations I made:

Cores IDLE, the first 2 ones have no difference in temps, the third has like 7C difference...and 4th has 2C. At full load the difference is like 4 or 5..I had the CPU lapped and happened almost the same before i did the lapping...Maybe it's the Big Typhoon push pins that are not fitting well or maybe the CPU it's just like that....I also applied the AS5 spreading with a card, i don't knwow if the AS5 is the best method...the one on AS web site...

Any help will be appreciated
Regards

Sergio

Yes I have the same... except my 4th core is only 1 or 2°C hotter than the third.

[RLM]

When you say fails prime, small ftt or blend?

maybe try setting trtp to 8, seem to remember that coming into play for someone else over on i4memory.com.

Also the other auto settings. I would have a look at what memset is reading, and maybe try loosening up some of these. Like twtr, write to precharge etc.

I've had situations on the DFI where small ftt ran a lot longer than blend, indicating memory was causing the problem.

probably way off, but just a longshot.

RLM

[andressergio]

Thanks RLM

I tried to figure out if it was memory but i also run the test lowering the crucials to ddr2800 and same situation...

I was testing small fft's i always start on that...

I still can't belive i saw others with the same batch taking it up to 3,6 with 1,4 prime95 stable....same asus p5k deluxe

I don't know...

Regards
Sergio

[StimulatedBoy]

BIOS 0603 just released on ASUS FTP site...

ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/so.../P5K%20Deluxe/

[`danny]

What has been fixed/updated with latest BIOS?

[sesdave]

Thanks RLM

I tried to figure out if it was memory but i also run the test lowering the crucials to ddr2800 and same situation...

I was testing small fft's i always start on that...

I still can't belive i saw others with the same batch taking it up to 3,6 with 1,4 prime95 stable....same asus p5k deluxe

I don't know...

Regards
Sergio

try you memory at 5-5-4-9-3-30-3-3-8 . I have the same sticks and they seems to like these timings.

[andressergio]

New 603 bios gives me 10C more on CPU readings

with 311 i got 33 - 43-43-35-42
with 603 i got 47 - 42-42-32-39

gonna try more

Regards

Sesdave

I already try with no luck to prime95 stable at 3,6

Thanks
Sergio

[RLM]

Edit: Posting, same time as you posting last comment on 603, so missed that. Maybe ignore the following

andressergio,

Just looked at your sig and it says bios 311. Is that the bios you are using?

If it is then maybe that's contributing to the problems you're having.

I was late to the game with the P5K deluxe, so can't comment fully as haven't used the older bios's. I'm currently on 601, which has been great so far.

Note: Updated through ezflash and a usb disk.

RLM

[timber715]

does the 603 bios for p5k-deluxe be the same for p5k deluxe wifi ap board? cause i didn't find it at asus site....

[sesdave]

Edit: Posting, same time as you posting last comment on 603, so missed that. Maybe ignore the following

andressergio,

Just looked at your sig and it says bios 311. Is that the bios you are using?

If it is then maybe that's contributing to the problems you're having.

I was late to the game with the P5K deluxe, so can't comment fully as haven't used the older bios's. I'm currently on 601, which has been great so far.

Note: Updated through ezflash and a usb disk.

RLM

Yeah - dont use Asus update. Thats why I now have an Premium MB as a Deluxe RMA after a flash verify fail using Asus update -lol!.

[andressergio]

Edit: Posting, same time as you posting last comment on 603, so missed that. Maybe ignore the following

andressergio,

Just looked at your sig and it says bios 311. Is that the bios you are using?

If it is then maybe that's contributing to the problems you're having.

I was late to the game with the P5K deluxe, so can't comment fully as haven't used the older bios's. I'm currently on 601, which has been great so far.

Note: Updated through ezflash and a usb disk.

RLM

Thanks RLM

I tried ALL bios..same failure at same time always...I think i just tried all unless some magic combination can make it prime95 stable...i think is the batch...

Same with this new one and also strange temps reported as i posted before, also less performance, i had all bioses tested on everest and stored...311 still performs better

I never updated on windows always used an external notebook usb hd

Thanks
Sergio

[Nostromo]

Thanks RLM

I tried ALL bios..same failure at same time always...I think i just tried all unless some magic combination can make it prime95 stable...i think is the batch...

Same with this new one and also strange temps reported as i posted before, also less performance, i had all bioses tested on everest and stored...311 still performs better

I never updated on windows always used an external notebook usb hd

Thanks
Sergio

With my L723A I had to ONLY change voltage settings for CPU to 1.48 ( i think) and I run my ballistix 8000 4X1 sticks at 2.3 to 2.35 I have a fan blowing across them from the side, and I got 3.6 on the CPU. It has a vid of only 1.200! but it will eventually fail prime above that at ANY voltage.
I was beginning to suspect the board, but I got a L731A that does 3.9 easy.
so I would say the L723A's max out around 3.6.. Also i ran my mem at 5-5-5-15 with no other mem settings changed. Could you try a beefier power supply?

Also I am using 505 bios, works good for me, so sticking with it for now.

Nostromo

[andressergio]

Thanks Nostromo !

I think that the PSU is enough, if i can grab hands on another i will, but as you say i think is this batch

Why u use such high vdimm ?

I run mine at 2,2 max for 24/7...at wich speed you have them ?


Regards
Sergio

[leoftw]

Where is the best place to buy this board ?

[0rion]

Alright, I just got my board back from Asus, and its a newer revision than my previous board. It says 1.01g now instead of 1.00g. I believe it also has the 601 bios already installed, but ill probably update that to the official 603 bios when I get it installed. Im quite impressed, they got it out to me extremely fast. Asus FTW

[rbsmontemor]

Alright, I just got my board back from Asus, and its a newer revision than my previous board. It says 1.01g now instead of 1.00g. I believe it also has the 601 bios already installed, but ill probably update that to the official 603 bios when I get it installed. Im quite impressed, they got it out to me extremely fast. Asus FTW

Nice, tell us if it's better when you test

Rbs.

[leoftw]

where is the best place to buy this mobo ?

[RLM]

leoftw, I guess it would be an idea to state where you are.

What's the finding on 0603 then? I gather there's different temp readings, but anything positive over 0601?

RLM

[leoftw]

I'm in Los Angeles California to be exact . What the best version of this board so far >

[andressergio]

Nothing + RLM just bad temp readings as i posted and less timmings on mem

Also cannot boot at some OC's i had on 311

Regards
Sergio

[RLM]

Cheers andressergio I'll stick with 0601 then.

RLM

[ACK]

does the 603 bios for p5k-deluxe be the same for p5k deluxe wifi ap board? cause i didn't find it at asus site....

Yes of course, They are supported by the same BIOS.

[Stelios]

I can't load windows with 603 bios . I tried every setting in bios . Default was a no go also . It just gives me a BSOD while loading .
Memtest DOS doesn't show any errors .
So , back to 601 for me .