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

[askimo]

There is no answer for that. Everyone here seems to be using a different BIOS version because that is what seemed to worked fro them. I'm using 0402, wihich has been great for me, but others hate it, vice-versa.

Kinda strange that way.

Yes very strange, perhaps the problem resides with the kind of memory used.

[Brahmzy]

Yes very strange, perhaps the problem resides with the kind of memory used.

I think the memory has a LOT to do with it.

It has been proven the the GSkill 2x2GB PC8000 works VERY well with these boards. I had big issues with my OCZ PC6400 R2 stuff - but only in Vx64.

[doakh]

I have got the 'BUG' to upgrade to a newer board. This looks like a great board. I have done some research and I am not convinced it is really worth upgrading in general to X38. I have a P5B Deluxe running an E6600 at 3.4Ghz which I am happy with. I am seriously considering getting a Penryn (duo or quad?) when they come out. My board will support them. I am not a gamer but I crunch numbers and I want a fast system.

Also, will a Scythe Ninja Rev B. fit?

HAPPY MOTORING

[JohnZS]

I don't have a P5E3 Deluxe version, but if anyone reading this thread does and has some experience of 4 sticks and getting them to run @ their rated 1600Mhz FSB
I could do with your help in this topic here please
By the way if anyone is thinking of purchasing a vanilla P5E3 I suggest they upgrade to the latest 0703 BIOS as I had a few issues running at even DDR3 1333Mhz with 2sticks!
Oh and disable any of the on board devices you do not use as it saves a few system resources.
John

[zipdrive]

I think the memory has a LOT to do with it.

It has been proven the the GSkill 2x2GB PC8000 works VERY well with these boards. I had big issues with my OCZ PC6400 R2 stuff - but only in Vx64.

Just watercooled my P5e and 6600 quad...could'nt be happier with my G-skill.

[doakh]

Just upgraded to an E8400 from Mwave. Batch #0745A567. I have temporarily settled at 4.0GHz (445 x 9) at 1.28v (1.25 actual). No sweat. Everything else on auto for now except ram at 1.90v and just completed 6 passes of Memtest error free. Is anyone using Speedfan 4.33, when it works. I am not sure which sensor's to choose for the core temp's.

Thanks

[VinnyG]

Just upgraded to an E8400 from Mwave. Batch #0745A567. I have temporarily settled at 4.0GHz (445 x 9) at 1.28v (1.25 actual). No sweat. Everything else on auto for now except ram at 1.90v and just completed 6 passes of Memtest error free. Is anyone using Speedfan 4.33, when it works. I am not sure which sensor's to choose for the core temp's.

Thanks

Just use CoreTemp and compare the Temperatures;P

You can also deduct that @ full load there goin to be a constant Delta of +10C on the Cores compared to the Tcase temps (Labelled CPU).

TAT can help simulate a 100% load, and help figure out the Core temps, just note that thoses Temps will be offset by a constant -1~2C because its not calibrated for CPUs using a IHS.

Hope that helps Mmmmm, Ill have to get myself one of thoses Wolfadles

[EaglePC]

Just watercooled my P5e and 6600 quad...could'nt be happier with my G-skill.

GSKILL PC8000 and Q6600 I can do way better