ASUS Maximus Formula SE

[ReZ_]

Did you check if your firmware on the dvd drive is up2date?
some drives screw up on some type of discs when firmware is outdated.

[ReZ_]

Do you have the Intel latest MSM drivers or the one from ASUS WEB site?

hm. I don't think i downloaded new drivers for RAID. I guess i used the make RAID boot disc util on the CD that came with the mobo.

if you want me to check for versions numbers, let me know where to look
btw, i'm not running intel's matrix storage driver.

[zlojack]

First, then you are one lucky guy, as many users have experienced more bad flashesw in windows via Asusupdate then with EZ flash from the bios... it's advisable for best succes to flash via dos or the bios ! there's no but there...

And your issue is prolly due to user settings then to a bad flash or bios

That's funny, because I can't get EZFlash to find my USB drive no matter how I set it up. I have used Asusupdate with no problems so far, except that after updating to 0902 and then 0903 and now 0907 AISuite doesn't run (which I don't really care about, but just curious)

[ReZ_]

alot of windows tweaking and tight memory timings.

I doubt that. Tweak windows = 10% gain?

I'm guessing you are using a 333 strap, what divider are you on? I can't check for myself, won't boot at 333 I'm not sure about the math either. so just tell me!

from the looks of it, i'm running tighter ram, but the divider comes into play i suppose.

I'm not calling you a liar, not at all. I simply want to figure out were i could be losing 10%..... Are you sure you ran that score with your sig's rig?

[ElEctric_EyE]

I got tired of making DVD-R coasters so I tried 3 times to burn to DVD-R/W at 4x. This succeeded all three times. Is it possible the ISO image is bad?

[binormalkilla]

Ok more results on the dividers.....I found that the 400 strap is stable for me
DDR2-1128 5-5-5-15 42

[ReZ_]

That's funny, because I can't get EZFlash to find my USB drive no matter how I set it up. I have used Asusupdate with no problems so far, except that after updating to 0902 and then 0903 and now 0907 AISuite doesn't run (which I don't really care about, but just curious)

Personally, i try to avoid any software with ASUS written on it. Their stuff is sooo funkaayy

[ElEctric_EyE]

hm. I don't think i downloaded new drivers for RAID. I guess i used the make RAID boot disc util on the CD that came with the mobo.

if you want me to check for versions numbers, let me know where to look
btw, i'm not running intel's matrix storage driver.

I'm not talking about RAID, just AHCI

[ReZ_]

I got tired of making DVD-R coasters so I tried 3 times to burn to DVD-R/W at 4x. This succeeded all three times. Is it possible the ISO image is bad?

burn something else. I've experienced problems with some "unburnable" images myself...

did you ever succeed burning whatever you are burning in the past?

[ReZ_]

I'm not talking about RAID, just AHCI

never used it on my board, only RAID, sorry

[ElEctric_EyE]

burn something else. I've experienced problems with some "unburnable" images myself...

did you ever succeed burning whatever you are burning in the past?

yes, it worked 1 out of first 4 coasters, so it isn't the image.

[zlojack]

Personally, i try to avoid any software with ASUS written on it. Their stuff is sooo funkaayy

Yeah, well that's why I'm not concerned since I don't use it anyway, but just funny that their software on their BIOS on their board doesn't run

[ReZ_]

Ok more results on the dividers.....I found that the 400 strap is stable for me
DDR2-1128 5-5-5-15 42

try lowering 42 to 30, maybe 25. I've experienced less latency with the everest benchmark with that

[ReZ_]

Yeah, well that's why I'm not concerned since I don't use it anyway, but just funny that their software on their BIOS on their board doesn't run

their programmers are all over the place.... This is my second consecutive ASUS board and both run smoother without the asus crap installed. It boggles the mind.

[binormalkilla]

try lowering 42 to 30, maybe 25. I've experienced less latency with the everest benchmark with that

Yea I'll check it out....still going for max frequency ATM. TImings doesn't really do much for Intel bandwidth.....latency goes down some as you said.
Here is a bit of stability.....normally when it goes this far without errors then it will.....go.....all....the......way!

[ReZ_]

Yea I'll check it out....still going for max frequency ATM.

stability with memtest? why not use OCCT, prime95?

btw, did you get nice temp drops with the nozzles for the d-tek?

[binormalkilla]

stability with memtest? why not use OCCT, prime95?

btw, did you get nice temp drops with the nozzles for the d-tek?

Well I installed the nozzle when I first installed the block, so I had no standard for comparison :p
I use HCI Memtest to test the memory only....it will kick out an error faster than OCCT for memory only. I've already stability tested the hell out of my CPU at 3.8......plus I was browsing the internet and listening to music so I needed some CPU power. It says %100 in task manager, but it will allow other programs to take over around %5 CPU usage.....and I reserver around 15Mb or so of memory for my use.

[MonkY]

CoreTemp 0.96 is out. I noticed some differences in readings over 0.95. You can get it from here.

[Cumulonimbus]

Hi,

my Temperatures of Southbridge and Northbridge are a bit hi, i think.

Q6600/G0@3.4GHz@1.39_vC@1.47_NB@1.05_SB@428x8

Power/Idle Temp

NB: 65/54°C
SB: 54/50°C

is that ok or to hot? im using SE variant without watercooling, but i blow with 2x 60mm Fan's to the Headsink.

Does anyone know, how are the thermal specifikation from intel for north-/southbridge?

[devilhood]

That's high, but i don't think you will fry anything at those temps, for the cpu.

but that gain (double???) for your NB is quite something! I'd be in fact concerned about it.... Or maybe you were talking about your core temps instead?

Yeah, I was talking about the CPU not the NB haha.

I just edited my post to make things a little bit more clear

Alright, well I've ordered a heatsink lapping kit, so I will give that a try on monday.

[devilhood]

Hi,

my Temperatures of Southbridge and Northbridge are a bit hi, i think.

Q6600/G0@3.4GHz@1.39_vC@1.47_NB@1.05_SB@428x8

Power/Idle Temp

NB: 65/54°C
SB: 54/50°C

is that ok or to hot? im using SE variant without watercooling, but i blow with 2x 60mm Fan's to the Headsink.

Does anyone know, how are the thermal specifikation from intel for north-/southbridge?

That is very high... My NB temps never used to go above 45c even on the Fusion Block edition of the board.

[Grnfinger]

Yeah, I was talking about the CPU not the NB haha.

I just edited my post to make things a little bit more clear

Alright, well I've ordered a heatsink lapping kit, so I will give that a try on monday.

Just orderd a lapping kit myself, hope it will drop temps 5 degrees or so.
I made a few changes to my water loop, setup a push pull and that made a nice 3-5 degree drop in temps, I also added a Corsair ram cooler and I must say what a huge piece of , you would think from Corsair it would be better quality. It's comming out today.

[binormalkilla]

Hi,

my Temperatures of Southbridge and Northbridge are a bit hi, i think.

Q6600/G0@3.4GHz@1.39_vC@1.47_NB@1.05_SB@428x8

Power/Idle Temp

NB: 65/54°C
SB: 54/50°C

is that ok or to hot? im using SE variant without watercooling, but i blow with 2x 60mm Fan's to the Headsink.

Does anyone know, how are the thermal specifikation from intel for north-/southbridge?

Unless you're running your system in a really hot room, that's EXTREMELY hot........I would check your case cooling or something.....doesn't really seem right. I don't think my temps would be that hot if I pointed my heater directly at my intake fans....

[Warboy]

I'm hoping we get a 1xxx bios soon.

I've been checking the FTP alot.

[ReZ_]

Power/Idle Temp

NB: 65/54°C
SB: 54/50°C

what bios are you running?

my temps warped from while changing versions.