ASUS Maximus Formula SE

[kup]

So, bios 0902, what's the deal? How does it overclock? Comparisons to other bios'?

[rabor]

Is this 0902 some kind of practical joke???

With it I can't use the CPU RATIO SETTING (fixed to auto)

& flashing back seems impossible, because there are no further options when it says:

"Version in ROM file is older than existing board!"

Cheers!

[kimandsally]

How do you work this out?

My C2D E6550 2.33ghz is running at 3.514ghz at 1.36v, so whats that in watts??

Hi there

Your total = 116 Watts.

[thelawns]

What temp differences did you get with the HR-05 IFX? I'm tempted to buy two for my NB and SB.
My NB temps are consistently at around 45-49 celcius, which although isn't bad, means that I can't push my NB volts any further without getting paranoid

Well on idle its dropped by 3-4ºC, this is without any fans attached to either of them. Its hard to say given the heating in the house is on and off all the time! If you fit an 80mm fan to them with the supplied brackets you should see even better results!

[thelawns]

Hi there

Your total = 116 Watts.

How do you work it out?

[Aldy402]

Is this 0902 some kind of practical joke???

With it I can't use the CPU RATIO SETTING (fixed to auto)

& flashing back seems impossible, because there are no further options when it says:

"Version in ROM file is older than existing board!"

Cheers!

that sucks ass! now you can only flash back using a floppy drive and an old version of AFUDOS

[eSp!s0]

Is this 0902 some kind of practical joke???

With it I can't use the CPU RATIO SETTING (fixed to auto)

& flashing back seems impossible, because there are no further options when it says:

"Version in ROM file is older than existing board!"

Cheers!

Sure that nothing went wrong? Didn`t hear that at forumdeluxx.de, where a few users have tried it.
One posted, that the TRD was changed to 7 from an higher number and he had to make timings less aggressive to get old settings stable with 0902.

[nvous23]

I just update the BIOS and problem solved.

I'm running 0901, and I put my 8800GT and it still came up at 2X in his, and he's running the latest bios also on his mobo (PK5E-Deluxe I think) so then i took his 3870 and put it in my box and bam 16x. So I know its the card, its on its way back to Newegg.

[cuke2u]

Is this 0902 some kind of practical joke???

With it I can't use the CPU RATIO SETTING (fixed to auto)

& flashing back seems impossible, because there are no further options when it says:

"Version in ROM file is older than existing board!"

Cheers!

Hi, if you are using the Asus update you will get this message, have you tried the tool built into the bios?
Chris

[TouGe]

Is this 0902 some kind of practical joke???

With it I can't use the CPU RATIO SETTING (fixed to auto)

& flashing back seems impossible, because there are no further options when it says:

"Version in ROM file is older than existing board!"

Cheers!

Same here. Flashed using the BIOS tool located in the BIOS and after clearing the CMOS I was greeted with a locked CPU RATIO set to auto. I also couldn't flash back to an earlier BIOS version which is strange since I have been able to flash back to 06xx and 05xx from 07xx numerous times. I just pulled the battery hoping that all will be well but that probably wont help.

[cliffy]

using 0902 now and had no problems changing CPU ratio. Have you tried changing it in the CPU configuration settings tab (where EIST is) looks like 1/2 multis can be entered now too if your cpu supports

[rabor]

Sure that nothing went wrong? Didn`t hear that at forumdeluxx.de, where a few users have tried it.
One posted, that the TRD was changed to 7 from an higher number and he had to make timings less aggressive to get old settings stable with 0902.

Before posting I flashed it 3 times w same result, however, after I downloaded it again and/or by copying to thumb drive again I got it working out of the Advanced Menu > CPU Configuration, where I now could enter the mutli/ratio manually by starting with a "0"...

@ Aldy402 > the latest reflash did not resolve the flashing-back-to-older-BIOSes-via-thumb-drive-issue, so I'm afraid you're right.. Hopefully they will resolve this in the next BIOS (2 days?).

Also, after flashing for the first time & running at default, my system crashed due to a bad OC When I checked the BIOS the FSB Term was clocked at max 2V. After resetting this it didn't come back.

tbc..

[rabor]

Hi, if you are using the Asus update you will get this message, have you tried the tool built into the bios?
Chris

Yup, that was using EZflash w usb-drive.

[Nurn]

Still trying to sort out my "stuck at CPU INIT", leaning towards a possible short somewhere. Question... I've been using the 4 pin 12v EATX connector rather than the 8 pin. Do you reckon that makes any difference?

[Warboy]

Flashed to 0902 and running great and i also noticed that ASUS is implying the 0.5 multiplier soon.

[nvous23]

Still trying to sort out my "stuck at CPU INIT", leaning towards a possible short somewhere. Question... I've been using the 4 pin 12v EATX connector rather than the 8 pin. Do you reckon that makes any difference?

I dont know if it makes a difference or not, but why not use the 8pin if your PSU has it?

[thelawns]

Still trying to sort out my "stuck at CPU INIT", leaning towards a possible short somewhere. Question... I've been using the 4 pin 12v EATX connector rather than the 8 pin. Do you reckon that makes any difference?

Well if it worked like that before then it should work now. Maybe you got some paste spillage around the processor??

[Simps]

Hello,

My Maximus Formula is just not working.
I am stuck on "DET DRAM" on the LCD poster, and the mobo won't post... I can't even get into BIOS. Lights are one, and fans are spinning, but no post...
I know this could be related to the default 1.8v for the memories, but I have tried a lot of 533 / 667 / 800 DD2 mem, that should be running fine with 1.8v or less than that.

The mobo won't post, and I am sure all of my hardware is working fine, since I have them working on the previous mobo...

I have tried a lot of memories, I have even tried clearing the CMOS overnight, with the battery off... Still no good.

Looks like there is an issue with my mobo, and I will have to RMA it.

Any other suggestions?

[]'s
Simps

[Aldy402]

Flashed to 0902 and running great and i also noticed that ASUS is implying the 0.5 multiplier soon.

im so glad to hear you say that, is it avail in 0902 already? if not
what gave it away>?

[hornet]

Hello,

My Maximus Formula is just not working.
I am stuck on "DET DRAM" on the LCD poster, and the mobo won't post... I can't even get into BIOS. Lights are one, and fans are spinning, but no post...
I know this could be related to the default 1.8v for the memories, but I have tried a lot of 533 / 667 / 800 DD2 mem, that should be running fine with 1.8v or less than that.

The mobo won't post, and I am sure all of my hardware is working fine, since I have them working on the previous mobo...

I have tried a lot of memories, I have even tried clearing the CMOS overnight, with the battery off... Still no good.

Looks like there is an issue with my mobo, and I will have to RMA it.

Any other suggestions?

[]'s
Simps

Already I add two

DET RAM to each reboot.

[Nurn]

Well if it worked like that before then it should work now. Maybe you got some paste spillage around the processor??

I'm at work right now. When I get home my plan is to
- disconnect everything from of the mobo including cards, drives, fans, RAM, CPU and cooler and inspect closely
- take mobo off of tray, lay it on my worktable (to eliminate possible grounding issues between tray and board)
- replace the CMOS battery that I pulled out last night
- hold down the power button for a minute or two to discharge capacitors fully
- plug the power connectors onto the board(this time I will use the 8 pin instead of 4 pin)
- turn on PSU
- push the Clear CMOS button
- turn off PSU
- disconnect the power connectors
- reinstall CPU and cooler
- reinstall one stick of RAM into DIMM Slot A1 (closest to CPU... agreed??)
- hook up one HD
- hook up one video card
- reconnect two power connectors to mobo - turn on the PSU
- should I try to CLEAR CMOS at this point also???
- hit the power button on the mobo
- pray

Any comments/suggestions... particularly the part about WHEN to hit the CLEAR CMOS button??

Do you folks use screw with fibre insulating washers to screw down your mobo, or just screws with no washers?

[rangerone7669]

Hello,

My Maximus Formula is just not working.
I am stuck on "DET DRAM" on the LCD poster, and the mobo won't post... I can't even get into BIOS. Lights are one, and fans are spinning, but no post...
I know this could be related to the default 1.8v for the memories, but I have tried a lot of 533 / 667 / 800 DD2 mem, that should be running fine with 1.8v or less than that.

The mobo won't post, and I am sure all of my hardware is working fine, since I have them working on the previous mobo...

I have tried a lot of memories, I have even tried clearing the CMOS overnight, with the battery off... Still no good.

Looks like there is an issue with my mobo, and I will have to RMA it.

Any other suggestions?

[]'s
Simps

try removing the cpu, then put it back in. it should post then at default settings. it worked for me when i had that problem.

[Simps]

try removing the cpu, then put it back in. it should post then at default settings. it worked for me when i had that problem.

Thanks for the tip.
I will try it now, and post the result.

[]'s
Simps

[eSp!s0]

Before posting I flashed it 3 times w same result, however, after I downloaded it again and/or by copying to thumb drive again I got it working out of the Advanced Menu > CPU Configuration, where I now could enter the mutli/ratio manually by starting with a "0"...

@ Aldy402 > the latest reflash did not resolve the flashing-back-to-older-BIOSes-via-thumb-drive-issue, so I'm afraid you're right.. Hopefully they will resolve this in the next BIOS (2 days?).

Also, after flashing for the first time & running at default, my system crashed due to a bad OC When I checked the BIOS the FSB Term was clocked at max 2V. After resetting this it didn't come back.

tbc..

Didn`t want to "criticize" you, I just don`t know sb. here
So, is this Betabios ok, how does it works?
Did anybody tried Asus Update with this option enabled to flash older bios? Don`t even know, if this option is there anymore in Asus Update options!?

[andyr(uk)]

Yup, that was using EZflash w usb-drive.

I thought mine went the same way as yours , then i entered a number rather than press enter on (Auto) and hey it worked , only change i see is they made 0.5 inrements for new CPu's