ASUS Maximus Formula SE

[binormalkilla]

TRIED - computer does not meet the minimum Do i need a floppy to upgrade the sata drivers? or what?? Though i am running at 80MB with no raid...

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Minimum requirements? Post a screenie of the message....I got a message that said I had a newer version of the software, but I haven't installed it yet....only the chipset driver installation. Have you installed this:

Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility V8.3.0.1013 for Windows 2000/XP & 64bit XP & 32/64bit Vista(WHQL).

This is the only requirement for it.....BTW If you haven't installed that yet, then I would HIGHLY advise that you format your HDD, reinstall XP/VIsta, then install this as the very first item......even before your network card and hotfixes via windows update.
This is one of the most important, if not the most important, driver in the PC.

-Bios 0505
-DET RAM after restarts- Won't POST regardless of Memory
-Had to Clear CMOS for 3+ hours to boot
-Can only boot with 1 DIMM upon Clear
-Upon Bios entry again, I set vdimm 2.20~2.32
-Boots into Windows @1066 5-5-5-15
-Orthos and Pi Stable

Reboot into DETRAM. Have to clear CMOS for 3 hours again. So I got it back stable again, and flashed to 0907. Reboot to DET RAM...currently clearing CMOS, regardless of memory or "B Slot" trick, I have tried everything. New PSU, 4-pin vs. 8pin 12vEATX, you name it. My whole problem is Non-Overclock with Proper voltages for vdimm, and the same DET RAM restart.

So I called and setup an RMA, but I honestly don't think I can go that long without my PC. It is my life and my life has forsaken me. I deal with the USB Driver BSODs, I deal with the 4th times a charm restart loop, I deal with the fun of the initial out-of-box setup. I can't deal with 2+ weeks wait.

Are the new Revisions currently being carried on newegg? Will I lose my Raid array even though I'm within the same motherboard? I get this up and running and I'll never restart it again!

Edit: Sorry to hijack the thread, I'm just lost and in the middle of a pa120.3 + stacker 810 mod and now my board which is still in old case/system is acting up.

This is due to the fact that your RAM's SPD data is programmed for DDR2-1066 for whatever timings, and I can guess that this requires more than 1.8V to POST......1.8V is the default voltage for DDR2. I encountered the same issue.
YOu can do two things to avoid this DETDRAM issue:
1) DOwnload this app and reprogram your SPD data to default to DDR2-800 or 667 5-5-5-15 and change the timings/frequencies manually in the BIOS after POSTing and setting the proper voltage
2) Buy a stick of value RAM at a local place for $25 or so and put this stick in when you flash a new BIOS or have to clear the CMOS.....POST with this RAM, then change the voltage, then save and reboot, POST, then enter the BIOS and hard shutdown, then install your high performance RAM.
I am currently going with #2 for my RAM until I load XP to reprogram the SPD data. (driver isn't signed, so it doesn't work with Vista x64)