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

[Dron]

Hey guys!

Ive tryied the BETA bios 1104. Cant see any improvements. Ive got one issue with the new flash. Sometimes 1 in 50 tryies my pc wont boot normaly. I push the start button and the fans start to spin same with hdd. No picture on monitor. If you push on reset nothing happens. You have to turn in off by holding the pwron for 5 sek. After youve done that the pc runs like usaly. I dont know if that have with the beta bios or incorrekt setting in bios? Ive set the most settings to defoult or optimazed. Well, you guys got any clue how to fix this problem?

My system:
Asus P5E3 DELUXE/WIFI-AP
BFG GeForce 8800Ultra OC
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty Champion Edition PCI
Intel Core 2 EXTREME QUAD X9650 3.0GHz 12MB FSB1333 Boxed
Corsair TWIN3X4096-1600C7DHX G 2x2048MB
Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10000rpm 16MB Cache SATA
Cooler Master Stacker 830 EVO ATX/BTX SILVER
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 1000W 120mm ATX2.0

[Brave758]

I'm using the 1104 bios too, after changing settings in the bios i have to power off and on to get it to boot (fans come on HD etc you can hear the gpu fan at 100%) but it also did this with the earlier bios too.

[malkiewicz]

Version 1001 is working great... My Ram is extremely stable, and I was able to lower my CPU volts...

Looks like you guys should try v1001....

Ooo has anyone been able to find a NB or SB Water block that fits the P5E3 Deluxe????

[Dron]

I dont have any problems when i change setting in bios. Just normal restart. The fan 100% this is exaclty same problem. Spins and no picture. Tunr pc off and on again and it runs fine. But i cant say that i have had this kind of problem with previus bios. Any ideas?

[malkiewicz]

Possible OC problem... Check your volts... That would happen to me when I OC'ed my ram too high... Everything booted up but no screen... Just gated it down a bit, and everything worked great....

[Dron]

The thing is that i havent Oc anything in my pc. Only BFG GeForce 8800Ultra OC but it was already oc by BFG. All other settings is on defoult and optimazed.

[malkiewicz]

I'm not really sure what's wrong... I would flash back to your original Bios and test it out... Also don’t flash from your OS (Only run flash updates in your Bios).... Using your OS to load flash updates will only cause more problems... Also have you run Memtest to make sure your memory’s okay...? I've had a few bad sticks before...

Also the P5E3 Deluxe works allot better if you manually set your bios... The Auto Settings suck, and are inaccurate for the most part…

On another note: List your specs (Type of CPU, RAM, GPU, OS, and Current OC Settings - This info can help others develop solutions for your problem...

[nick2crete]

1104 works fine on me..even better than 1001 ..

[Brave758]

I'm guessing it could be a ram issue, i know mine is faulty it won't run stable at recommended settings and i'm awaiting a RMA. I think i isolated the cold boot issue to the mem latency (i hope). But the having to power down after the bios changes i'm not sure i thought it was just a querk of the board

[malkiewicz]

My computer automatically powers down/resets every time any adjustments are made to my CPU, Ram or volt settings. I’m sure this allows your system to realign itself.

Question: Have you used Memtest to check out your ram? It’s always worth a shot... I've also heard that allot of people had problems running Ram rated at1800 MHz on the P5E3... I personally haven't tried it... I'm going to stick with the 1600's and OC them to 1800...




Memtest86: Bootable CD - Highly Recommend To Check Stability Before Running OS W/ New RAM Settings.

1. Download the ISO current version (memtest86+-1.70.iso.zip) to your PC.
2. Extract the .zip file to a location that you know, like the Desktop or Downloads folder or next to the .zip file. You should end up with the file Memtest86+-1.70.iso

*Note* If you have WinRAR (or similar) installed, it will look like an unzippable archive with nothing inside. Do not open it with WinRAR.

3. Go to your favorite CD burning software, and choose to burn from an image file. Simply point to the memtest.iso file and hit the "burn" button.

Eg: Nero>Disk Image or Saved Project>[select the memtest iso file]Ok>Next etc.

4. Insert a blank CD into the drive and let it do its magic.
5. Presto, you have a memtest bootable CD. Simply leave the CD in the drive and boot from CD by pressing a key (if needed) then running the test.

[Brave758]

Version 1001 is working great... My Ram is extremely stable, and I was able to lower my CPU volts...

Looks like you guys should try v1001....

Ooo has anyone been able to find a NB or SB Water block that fits the P5E3 Deluxe????

If you head over to the watercooling section there's a artical about cooling the maximus formula.In there you'll find a table that includes the p5e3 deluxe compatible wb

[malkiewicz]

I’m unable to locate the table… Can you attach a link…? Thanks…

[Brave758]

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=162085

The table is in the first post

[malkiewicz]

Thanks...

[Brave758]

No worries i hope it helps, even if it points you in the right direction. Anyhow keep up updated on any progress.

Gutted, just sent my ram off today for replacement. But hopefully it should fix my stability issues

[Dron]

Hey again!


Brave, i hope your problem will be solved soon. Im not sure my problem is bad memory sticks. Ive checked my memory with Vistas own ram check. Runned it for 5h no errors. In not sure if i can run Memtest 86 becouse on the ramstick there is a warning "Corsairs line of 4gb kits are designed for pcs featuring 64-bit os. Installing 4gb onto pcs with 32 bit operating system is not adviced nor supported under warranty". That made me unsure about the Memtest 86. Im kinda offraid of damaging my sticks. So thatfore i checked with Vistas.

Anyways im trying to fix my boot problem with disabling the express gate atm. I have seen that some ppls have had problems with that. Have read some info on asus own forum and some ppls have got issues that are simular to mines, they resolved it by disable the express gate, so ill give a shoot. Like i said beffore, this issue have happened like two times in 100 boots.

Btw, there is two things on my mind. First, I have Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty Champion Edition PCI installed on my system. I have disabed the integrated soundcard on the motherboard. So the question is, is there for real that big different between the integrated soundcard and Creatives?

Next question is about my mouse. You see i have a steelseries Ikari laser mouse. The thing is that when i turn my computer off the small diod on the side of the mouse keep shinig. Why does it do so? Is there any way to turn this off?

My system:
2x Samsung 226CW
Asus P5E3 DELUXE/WIFI-AP
BFG GeForce 8800Ultra OC
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty Champion Edition PCI
Intel Core 2 EXTREME QUAD X9650 3.0GHz 12MB FSB1333 Boxed
Corsair TWIN3X4096-1600C7DHX G 2x2048MB
Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10000rpm 16MB Cache SATA
Asus DRW-2014L1T DVD±RW Dual-Layer 20X BLACK Retail SATA
Cooler Master Stacker 830 EVO ATX/BTX SILVER
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 1000W 120mm ATX2.0
Nothing overclocked only the 8800 OC. All settings set to auto.

[Brave758]

Dron,
I wouldn't worry about the 64bit/4 gig issue. if the ram is fault its faulty but lets cross that if it is.

1. have you tried just running with two gigs and does the problem still occur.
2. give mem test a shot with all 4 gig's in and leave it running for a good while the more passes the better ideally you should be error free no mater how long you run it for (especially when your not overclocking).

let us know how it goes.

Ok on to the sound card. I've also got a x-fi but im not using it at the mo till i get my system stable.( it gets in the way of the batt)
But i can defiantly notice the difference and i can't wait to get the x_fi back in there.

[Dron]

Hey again!

Brave, thnx for fast answer. No i havent checked with only 2 gig. Right now ive started the test (with 4gb) and yet no problems with the memory. In some case it feels that this ait memory issue. Ive installed Vista on the PC and runned it all day long. All from just have system runnning without any hard application and to heavely loaded games like NFS etc. No hangs, memory loaded to 2,9gb. Ofc there can be some kind of problem after 2,9 gb thatfore ill let the pc run the memtest all night and at the morning see if there is any problemes with the sticks. But stil it feels that the express gate might be the "bad guy". Well, if the mem test doesent find any problems with the ram, what is the nest step you sudgest? CPU? Is there any program i can test the CPU like i do with RAM? If so ill be happy if you tell.

So you dont use the Xfi card? Only becouse if the battery? In wich PCI port have you installed it earlier? You see ive installed mine at the first PCI port "over" the 8800 and i can reach the battery without any problem.

Btw! There is a new BIOS update.. 1109. To bad Asus doesent give any info about any changes. Only the "new cpu support".

[Nostradamus]

Hi!...

Waiting for new Quad Core for this next week I upgraded BIOS to 11.09. (altough I have not tested 11.04 - latest was 10.01)...

I am using a PIV HT 630 (FSB:800) yet. With OCZ 3P1600EB1G/2G Enhanced Bandwidth memory. It is working a lot well, like I could put the memory to 4-4-4-12 latencies (at DRAM Freq:800, of course, because of the PIV and manually).

One thing I've seen is that before this BIOS (11.09) my PIV has Temp problems (beside 65ºC) and PC Probe always get red warnings... after boot to Windows XP. Now I am not getting more red warnings...

And before that the 4-4-4-12 latencies make hang my computer without knowing why (must use 5-5-5-15 latencies - manually)... after 1h or 2h of using/playing with it... It is going well...

More records when the new processor arrives....

EDIT:

3D Mark06 Results with my ASUS EN7950GT VGA:

4168 with BIOS 10.01 (5-5-5-15 latencies).
4378 with BIOS 11.09 (4-4-4-12 latencies).

SuperPi is the same... 1m 42s to perform 2M.

[Brave758]

Hi Dron,
I just put my x-fi in the bottom slot out of habit i guess. You'll have to let us know how the bios works out.
Does you PSU have a 8 pin CPU plug??

[Dron]

Hi Brave,

Ah i see. I used to put mines there to but nowdays i try to follow "closest to CPU" method. Yes, i have 8 pin contact, but on the MB there is a plastic "plug", so i cant use all 8 only 4. Why?

About the new bios seems to me its working ok atm. No hangs (yet). Runned my memory for atleast 6 h yesterday, no errors. Ill try to run it once moore today for some h just to be sure.

[Nostradamus]

Hi Brave,
Yes, i have 8 pin contact, but on the MB there is a plastic "plug", so i cant use all 8 only 4. Why?

Hi Dron...

About 8 pin contact plastic "plug", if you read the page 2-30 of the manual, paragraph 8, there it says to unplug the plastic cap on the EATX12V connector if you want to connect an 8-pin EPS +12V power supply. You must be sure the power supply meets this specifications...

8-pin for the EPS +12V and 4-pin for the EATX12V...

[Dron]

Hi Nostradamus,

I have checked the manual and your info is totaly correkt. Ty! But, now im confused. 8-pin for the EPS +12V and 4-pin for the EATX12V... whats the different beteen thouse? I have checked my PSU and there is a 4 pin cable there like standard. I cant unplug it from PSU, but i have got a 8 pin cable that i can plug in into my PSU so i can use the 8 pin on motherboard. When i read on the be-quiet homepage about this cable (named P8) i got this:

"- P8 connection for dual server mainboards"

So the question is, 8 pin or 4? Difference?

[Nostradamus]

Hi Dron,

Well... I think I don't have the sufficient knowledge to respond to the difference between EPS +12V and EATX12V issues.

I only know, that in my case, the power supply has the specification EPS +12V v2.01. When I see the PSU it has 2 4-pin rails that could get into the MB PSU connectors. I think that the old motherboards have only the 4-pin EATX12V connectors, but the news, as the P5E3, has the EPS +12V (4-pin x 2) connections. In some form, if you have an old PSU you could use the 4-pin ONLY form (maintaining the cap that avoids to plug the 4-pin rail from the PSU on the MB).

I think that searching for google you could see that if this Be-Quiet 8-pin (P8) is the EPS+12V connector you are searching for.

Although, I am not an expert with this, maybe another guy could answer your questions better...

I don't know if this could help, but... what is exactly your Be-Quiet model?

[Dron]

Hi Nostradamus ,

The PSU is: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 1000W 120mm ATX2.0 20/24-pin 4/8-pins 12V Modular. Its same here, im not an expert with this but rlt need help to get my system running normaly.

I have to tell you that i have conected two cables to my MB from PSU. One Contact is 24 pin (?) i think. The "big" one on the right side of the MB. Sry im at work cant see the name of the contacts. The second one is near the CPU. The plastic "plug" is still there but i have connected a cable with 4 pin.

Ty alot for helping me out!