Offical Thread ASUS P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP Problems, Workarounds, BIOS info.

[Trivia89]

I tried it... with QX9650 and Corsair DDR3@1800MHz all is right... too bad it din't solve my terrific vga issue (8800 ultra scoring 3000 in 3dmark )

[hirantha]

Somebody try this BIOS???!

yes its working fine, just cant get the AI Clock Twister to Strong and Booster to 2 while you run the RAM timing at 7.7.7.20.

[Trivia89]

yes its working fine, just cant get the AI Clock Twister to Strong and Booster to 2 while you run the RAM timing at 7.7.7.20.

For me AI Suite isn't working with this bios (neither with 701/804)!
It just shows 0000 MHz and hangs if i try to close it!

[badboy]

Somebody try this BIOS???!

I am already using it. The 0903 bios.

[badboy]

The CPU score looks ok, something like 5000, but the GPU's are absurdely low, so they make the score fall...

I've tried setting the bios to auto, then to XMP, then to Manual with

FSB 450
Multiplier 7
PCI Frequency 100
DRAM Frequency DDR3-1800

And the timings to auto.

I'm using 7 because i can have a 450 fsb @quasi-default processor clock, while running the memory @1800.

I updated the bios to the new 903... i just lost a little bit (nothing noticeable) in the everest memory tests, and i haven't still solved my GPU issue!

What is your vga running at? x16 or x1? Plus I set my PCIEx frequency to 110mhz. Also I run my Corsair 1800 at 7,6,6,17 1T at 2.04v all of the time.

[Trivia89]

What is your vga running at? x16 or x1? Plus I set my PCIEx frequency to 110mhz. Also I run my Corsair 1800 at 7,6,6,17 1T at 2.04v all of the time.

I'm going at 100MHz, PCI-E 16x...

This is really, really the worst christmas present i've even had...

Even my 3-years-old-PIV scores more than this

[badboy]

I'm going at 100MHz, PCI-E 16x...

This is really, really the worst christmas present i've even had...

Even my 3-years-old-PIV scores more than this

Can you post a link to your score?

[hyde211]

[ 0903 ]
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Latest Beta BIOS
[Once you finish updating the BIOS, please load BIOS default setting and save before exiting from BIOS menu.]

1. Support new CPUs. Please refer to our website at: http://support.asus.com.tw/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx

2. Enhance memory compatibility

3. Enhance VGA card compatibility

[hirantha]

[ 0903 ]
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Latest Beta BIOS
[Once you finish updating the BIOS, please load BIOS default setting and save before exiting from BIOS menu.]

1. Support new CPUs. Please refer to our website at: http://support.asus.com.tw/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx

2. Enhance memory compatibility

3. Enhance VGA card compatibility

This must the Christmas gift to us all!! very thoughtful of them to do that on the Christmas eve.

[malkiewicz]

For me AI Suite isn't working with this bios (neither with 701/804)!
It just shows 0000 MHz and hangs if i try to close it!

Trivia89, Have you tried erasing the RTC RAM: Resetting Bios

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect power.
2. Remove onboard battery
3. Move jumper (CLRTC) from pins 1-2 to 2-3 (Keep inplace for about 15 seconds)
4. Move jumper back to pins 1-2
5. Reinstall the battery
6. Turn on computer and enter Bios
7. Set to default (F5) / Save & Exit
8. Re-enter Bios / flash bios again
9. Restart & Enter Bios
10. Enter Bios Settings and Save....

Also in my opinion the AI Suite for your OS is junk... It will cause more problems than it’s worth... If you’re going to OC or update your Bios - Use your bios screen for that... Actually all the software provided on the install disk is practically worthless... Uninstall and save yourselves the trouble...

[Trivia89]

Trivia89, Have you tried erasing the RTC RAM: Resetting Bios

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect power.
2. Remove onboard battery
3. Move jumper (CLRTC) from pins 1-2 to 2-3 (Keep inplace for about 15 seconds)
4. Move jumper back to pins 1-2
5. Reinstall the battery
6. Turn on computer and enter Bios
7. Set to default (F5) / Save & Exit
8. Re-enter Bios / flash bios again
9. Restart & Enter Bios
10. Enter Bios Settings and Save....

Also in my opinion the AI Suite for your OS is junk... It will cause more problems than it’s worth... If you’re going to OC or update your Bios - Use your bios screen for that... Actually all the software provided on the install disk is practically worthless... Uninstall and save yourselves the trouble...

I did everything as you described... it didn't work, but i noticed i slight increase in ram latencies...

[webwilli]

After all 07xx/08xx/09xx Bios-Crap i will go back to good old 0504.

But how?

EZ-Flash say: "Bios is too old"

Old AFUDOS-Version won´t work to. Any Idea??

[Trivia89]

After all 07xx/08xx/09xx Bios-Crap i will go back to good old 0504.

But how?

EZ-Flash say: "Bios is too old"

Old AFUDOS-Version won´t work to. Any Idea??

Bad news (for you and me): you can't go back to versions previous than 701

[nick2crete]

After all 07xx/08xx/09xx Bios-Crap i will go back to good old 0504.

But how?

EZ-Flash say: "Bios is too old"

Old AFUDOS-Version won´t work to. Any Idea??

Whats wrong with 0903 ?

[webwilli]

Bad news (for you and me): you can't go back to versions previous than 701

oh no

WTF... bad bad bad

Whats wrong with 0903 ?

for example:

With 0704 and older i can set transaction booster boost level @ 3 with 1,6 VDIMM. DDR3 1688
With 0903 i must set to boost level @ 2 or use more VDIMM.

[nick2crete]

Be patient ..they will fix it..hopfuly..
Personally i have this Ai Twister & Booster disabled with 0903 and started o/c the ram..not bad..

Before at ram specks 1600Mhz and 400x9 i was not stable at all no mutter what Vcore and other settings i used..dont know why yet?..anyway..keep trying take the best stable for everyday use..

[hirantha]

With 0704 and older i can set transaction booster boost level @ 3 with 1,6 VDIMM. DDR3 1688
With 0903 i must set to boost level @ 2 or use more VDIMM.

you are lucky you can set it to 2, i cant even set it at all, whole system freezes if i do.

yet 903 BIOS is stable enough.

[Lalaboy]

The new BIOS is good!

[Sander_fl]

My X-Fi dont work more 903 Bios

But memory is fine 1800mhz 7 7 7 20

some suggestion?

[oscar3d]

Still on vacation, so I havent touched my desktop yet.

I'm on a laptop thousands of miles away (in Santiago, Chile)

It's really sad to see you guys suffer from this badly rushed BIOSES.
I feel lucky though because I've stayed with 601 before I left.

I can't believe you are unable to flash back to former bioses,this is really unaccetpable. And also it is so wrong to see the latest bios revision decrease the 3D performance. I have an 8800 Ultra as well, thank god I haven't flashed with this new POS.

I'm thinking about putting a warning in the first post of this thread about not flashing to new bioses after 601. If you guys agree, of course and really think that it could help others.

I've seen this happening with ASUS boards before, but this is real madness... to limit EZFlash's usability....

I really hope this works well at the end of the day for you guys....

[oscar3d]

Ok some suggestions on top of my head,and taken from my former bad experiences:

1) Consider NOT using "AI Whatever..." software/hardware stuff from Asus and instead try going manual in your BIOS settings.

2) BIOSES work for both Deluxe and Deluxe WI/FI, and on the last one it doesn't erase Express Gate as long as you have your WI/FI card physically installed. IF EG dissapears, just load bios defaults and EG will be back.

3) Sound Blaster cards.In the future consider not purchasing more Creative sound cards. I made my peace with Soundblaster more than a year ago, due to instability, blue screens during games, faulty and bloated drivers. Instead go with any other soundcard using a CMEDIA chip, preferrably the CMEDIA 8788. They are proven to use less CPU cycles than the bloated Creative Cards, they are cheaper, drivers are more solid not only for XP but also Vista.
And true crystal sound...don't believe me..please try one. And EAX is overrated.
You think I'm ranting against Creative (no I'm not I'm talking reality)

Just do a google search on Soundblaster and about 70% of what you'll find on forums is about problems and headaches.

4) I know we are experimenting with settings, but we don't want to be sitting ducks risking our hardware for ASUS's sake.

If your hardware is working perfectly fine, refrain from upgrading your BIOS.

If your hardware is having problems or if it's performance is not as expected, consider upgrading your BIOS.

If someone in this forum is having a problem with a new BIOS, refrain from upgrading your BIOS.
I suggest to comment troubleshoot the problem here until a solution is found. If a solution is found, then upgrading the BIOS revision can be an option.

If a BIOS revision has not been officialy posted on the ASUS site, I suggest not downloading it, unless you are absolutely sure of what you are doing.

The reason is that we cannot blame ASUS for something that hasn't been officially released.


Those are my two cents. I feel your pain guys, I hope things get better....

[Trivia89]

What about asking Asus to re-release the 601 bios with an actual date, so that the ez-flash would permit to flash it?

[malkiewicz]

Things are still looking good for my TEAM Xtream DDR3 1333

As of today: TEAM Xtream DDR3 1333 w/ Boost Level 2 (Bios v601)

[badboy]

My X-Fi dont work more 903 Bios

But memory is fine 1800mhz 7 7 7 20

some suggestion?

Mine still works just fine.

[malkiewicz]

Mine too... that’s why I'm not going to upgrade to v903 or higher until I get the new QX9650.... Taking donations....lol