ASUS Maximus Formula SE

[fadetoblack]

i have flash back to 0602...damn those new bios +20c to my cpu temp...from 30 jump to 50...currently this makes me not sure which is the real temp that my pc actually got..

i just tried to flash back to 0602 using the ez flash tool in the bios. after verifying the file, it gave me a message saying that the file is an older version than on the board and didnt let me flash it. how can i go back to 0602?

[JoeBar]

Well if you don't list it, we figure you didn't try it. That's also the slot you can boot up with if you have 2.0v+ RAM and you need to get into the BIOS to set the voltage higher. I have to put 1 stick of my Ballistix in that end slot whenever I do a CMOS Clear to get it to boot and set the voltage. The symptoms you listed would have been caused by leaving the voltage on Auto, so my User Error call was a correct one given the facts.

Now did you do a standard or cross ship RMA? I'm curious about the cross ship option.

I used up to 2.2v with different dividers, stripes, timings and other mem/nb related settings and this damn mb refuses to boot...

I'm going to return it to the store i bought it. RMA is immediate (good customers have their benefits... ) so it's no prob. The only inconvenience is the lack of time and the dual loop redo...

[fadetoblack]

I had to install an old Ghost backup of XP 32 bit and ran Asusupdate, with BIOS step back enable, also you don't have to download the files through asus update to update the BIOS. Download the files in advance and use the file update instead, I think people are running in to problems more when they use a download through the updater and not off the original FTP or Web site.

where is the bios step back option? i installed asus update and i tried to flash back to 602 but it didnt let me and i didnt see any bios step back option.

edit: never mind, i didnt realize there was an "options" selection. also, is it safe to flash the bios from within windows using asus update?

[Grnfinger]

In the drop down box select options> click next> check the downgrade box

[fadetoblack]

In the drop down box select options> click next> check the downgrade box

thanks! im a little afraid to use the asus updater though, ive heard of ppl bricking their boards using that thing - or is it safe as long as i update from file?

[zlojack]

thanks! im a little afraid to use the asus updater though, ive heard of ppl bricking their boards using that thing - or is it safe as long as i update from file?

I've updated from file twice and it's been fine.

I just hope they come out with a good BIOS soon, since I can't be arsed to go through the trouble of the downgrade process...

[intothefantasy]

actually which temp for cpu is actually correct? i get low temp at 0602 bios and high temp at 0903...can someone pls confirm this? i get additional of 20c for bios 0903

[fadetoblack]

actually which temp for cpu is actually correct? i get low temp at 0602 bios and high temp at 0903...can someone pls confirm this? i get additional of 20c for bios 0903

this is new to me as well, but i think the 0602 temperatures are correct. do you temperatures at 0903 fluctuate or are they always constant no matter what? if yes, then 0903 is not correct for sure.

[fadetoblack]

ok i tried to flash the bios using asus updater 71103 and no matter what rom file i give it it says "Warning! The BIOS image can't use in this motherboard. (The EEPROM Type incompatible)".

however when i use the same file in ez flash, it just tells me i cant downgrade and doesnt say anything about eeprom incompatibility.

[kup]

The problem is the version of AsusUpdate, please read the thread properly or use the "Part 2" thread which contains ALL the information you need.

Asus Maximus Formula *Part 2* *Help / Overclocking / Guide*

[Grnfinger]

thanks! im a little afraid to use the asus updater though, ive heard of ppl bricking their boards using that thing - or is it safe as long as i update from file?

I have done it once to revert from 901 to 802 and all was fine, I did flash from file and set everything to stock speeds b4 the flash.

I find all bios's have temp issues above 504, have yet to try 903 some ppl have good luck with it and some are complaining.
I am choosing to wait and let others be Asus's test rats for I do not want to re do my loop again

[Grnfinger]

ok i tried to flash the bios using asus updater 71103 and no matter what rom file i give it it says "Warning! The BIOS image can't use in this motherboard. (The EEPROM Type incompatible)".

however when i use the same file in ez flash, it just tells me i cant downgrade and doesnt say anything about eeprom incompatibility.

Are you using a 64 bit os?

[fadetoblack]

Are you using a 64 bit os?

nope, xp 32. and im positive the rom files are the correct ones

[Grnfinger]

nope, xp 32. and im positive the rom files are the correct ones

remove Asus Update
install this one
http://rapidshare.com/files/73214067/AsusUpdt.rar

it will work

[jonny_ftm]

alrite wtf is wrong with this board actually...pls sort me out i was like gonna be mad....today i have brought a thermalright 120 ultra extreme with scythe fan...to replace my artic cooling freezer 7...before i replace i was getting 45c in idle at 2.4ghz un oced....after replacing the tr i get the same 45c idle...i was like wtf? i reseat the damn heatsink for 5 times..i still get the same temp...the temp i reading is from everest. speedfan and bios temp monitor...all the same temp...wtf is going here? i supose that damn heatsink should be better then artic cooling

Try on load. On idle, there is not much heat to dissipate to show the difference. But, 42°C idle is quiet high for a C2D, you have maybe a bad reading in bios

[fadetoblack]

remove Asus Update
install this one
http://rapidshare.com/files/73214067/AsusUpdt.rar

it will work

thank you!! im running 0602 now, but unfortunately the temperature issue is still there .. what a headache this is

[zlojack]

Yeah.. this temperature thing is sure strange... I must say though, that I got ok temps from Coretemp using 903

I was running my Q6600 at 3996 Mhz and getting 45 degrees at idle and as high as 69 at moderate load... but when I tried to do a stress test, it gave me the good old BSOD, so I'm backing off the FSB from 444 (with x9) to 400, which is stable and tested...

Still have to do some temp checks at stock and I'll let you know in a while...going out now.

[fadetoblack]

hmm. so your temps arent static in 903? and were you seeing static temps in prev versions?

[Grnfinger]

Yeah.. this temperature thing is sure strange... I must say though, that I got ok temps from Coretemp using 903.

What were your temps at 4.0GHz and what voltage?

I see about 38 on idle / 58-61 load @ 3.6GHz with 1.48 volts

I have a wood stove so my room is rather warm ...25 celcius

[Zucker2k]

I think I'm going somewhere with this chip/ram combination. This board is gonna be legendary before asus is done with it....

[safan80]

I think I'm going somewhere with this chip/ram combination. This board is gonna be legendary before asus is done with it....

when you get to 4.4Ghz let me know.

[Zucker2k]

when you get to 4.4Ghz let me know.

If I had proper cooling, I just might be able to pull it off - then maybe I'll have a head to head run with your yorkie

[safan80]

for those wanting to downgrade your bios will you please search the thread. it's been posted over and over and over again.

[Grnfinger]

Some ppl you just cant reach, so you get what we had here last week
Wich is the way he wants it, ....well he gets it
I dont like it anymore than you do

lol

[leoftw]

my temps are fine from what I could tell on 903 , hopefully it's reading them fine. Everest and coretemp seem to know whats going on .