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

[malkiewicz]

Gave it a try and it stayed on my system for about 10 mins. Needless to say WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP. total unstable wouldn't even recognise XMP.

Oh ya malkiewicz hows ya g.skills going got mine running stable at recomended no probs , the XMP does make life easier haven't tried pushing them yet. In fact there unstable when i tried to run them at a 266 or 333mhz

The new versions okay....

Oooo and yes I'm enjoying my G.skill Kit - glad to see your not having problems... lol, but I’m still trying to get my OCZ kit stable... I think I won the battle today... I've been running Prime for about 8 hours now @ 1600 7-7-7-24 w/ OC of 3.6 (9x400) @ 1.54 volts... – Keeping my fingers crossed... (Already passed Both Memtest & Everest Stress Test)

[noneed4me2]

You have to disable EIST so the multi doesnt lower itself to 6, but it only does so on idle and doesn't affect performance, you should disable it while overcloquing to achieve stability and then you can enable it again. You can test the HD performance with HD Tune o HD tach if you have winXP.

This is how my BIOS looks like for a Q6600 this has been 100% stable for the past 5 months.

JumperFree Configuration Settings 450
CPU Frequenz: 3600
Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
CPU Ratio Control: Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting: 8
FSB Strap to North Bridge: 266
FSB Frequency: 450
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: 1800
DRAM Command Rate: 1
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency: 7
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 6
RAS# Precharge: 6
RAS# Active Time: 14
RAS# to RAS# Delay: auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time: auto
Write Recovery Time: auto
Read to Precharge Time: auto
Read to Write Delay(S/D): auto
Write to Read Delay(S): auto
Write to Read Delay(D): auto
Read To Read Delay(S): auto
Read To Read Delay(D): auto
Write To Write Delay(S): auto
Write To Write Delay(D): auto
DRAM Static Read Control: (Auto) Disabled
DRAM Dynamic Write Control: (Akt) Disabled

Ai Clock Twister: Strong
Ai Clock Skew for Channel A: Auto
Ai Clock Skew for Channel B: Auto
Transaction Booster: Activated
- Boost Level: 2

CPU Voltage: 1,54 (crappy quad I know)
CPU PLL Voltage: 1,66
FSB Termination Voltage: 1,5
DRAM Voltage: 2.06
North Bridge Voltage: 1.61
South Bridge Voltage: 1,05
Clock Over-Charging Voltage: auto

Load-Line Calibration: Disabled
CPU GTL Voltage Reference: Auto
NB GTL Voltage Reference: Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled

Advance CPU Settings
CPU Ratio Control: Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting: 8
C1E Suppport: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Vanderpool Technology: Enabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
PECI: Disabled

Thanx for sharing your settings. I am just doing a mild overclock right now to break it in http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=364765 . I have a ton of software and I am still installing various apps. I went ahead and pu my HD2900xt in cause I am going to install Vista premium sp1 and wanted DX10 in all its magical splendor. I did Prime95 for a couple of hours and no errors. Will do 8+ hours later. Also getting ready to set up the wifi access point. I am using only the updated drivers and software from Asus. Just now installing 3dmark06 to see how much better a score I get over my old A8R32mvp build. I know that I was bottlenecking some even though I was running the 170 Opty at 2.8ghz. Will post results in a bit. This build speeds through my conversion program. Where it took 45 minutes to convertan avi to wmv is now done in less than 10.

[malkiewicz]

Finally my OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) PC3 12800 “OCZ3P16004GK” Kits Stable @ 1600 7-7-7-24

Bios Settings: (Hope this helps...)

[sodina]

i just got qx9650 and id like to overclock to 3.6ghz.
the thing is, ive never overclocked cpu before.
can somebody please share their bios setting?
thanks

[noneed4me2]

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=365986Played around a little more with voltages NB 1.4v CPU 1.35v ran prime95 for a couple of hours, no cores ran over 66c. Whats temp ranges do I need to worry about for a Q6600? All seems pretty stable rnu some more prime overnight. Also I left express gate on to see if it affects overclocking that much.

[0_o-Roy]

Hi i new here i have just upgraded my system to ddr3 with this motherboard and have been having problems with the PC probe utility and it giving erratic temp readings etc. Some times my MB temp will jump to like 124 degrees celceus and all im doing is browsing the web also i think my cpu temp is wrong too as it never moves from 24 degees and each core stays at 42 degrees. i am using the bios that shipped with my board 0601 and apart from erratic temp readings i have had no problems. Should i update my bios? i am running two 1gb sticks of g.skill 1600 and in the future will get another 2 1 gb sticks for 4 1 gb sticks total does anyone know if i will run into problems running this configuration?
Thanks again and this forum rules

[malkiewicz]

Hi i new here i have just upgraded my system to ddr3 with this motherboard and have been having problems with the PC probe utility and it giving erratic temp readings etc. Some times my MB temp will jump to like 124 degrees celceus and all im doing is browsing the web also i think my cpu temp is wrong too as it never moves from 24 degees and each core stays at 42 degrees. i am using the bios that shipped with my board 0601 and apart from erratic temp readings i have had no problems. Should i update my bios? i am running two 1gb sticks of g.skill 1600 and in the future will get another 2 1 gb sticks for 4 1 gb sticks total does anyone know if i will run into problems running this configuration?
Thanks again and this forum rules

I highly recommend updating your bios first (Note: Never update the bios from your OS)... If the problem persist - Clear RTC RAM... I had a similar issue with my first board and a quick update fixed the problem... Good Luck...

[0_o-Roy]

Hey thanks malkiewicz for the imput i will do that but, what bios are you running or reccomend for me and my setup, also i see in you sig you are running the same ram as me just more of it, are you running 2 2gb modules or 4 1gb? how is it working for you?

[malkiewicz]

Hey thanks malkiewicz for the imput i will do that but, what bios are you running or reccomend for me and my setup, also i see in you sig you are running the same ram as me just more of it, are you running 2 2gb modules or 4 1gb? how is it working for you?

I would try versions 1104 & 1109 first - Version 1203 seemed a bit buggy...

I purchased the 4Gb (2x2) kit becasue I heard it's nearly impossible to manage 1600Mhz with four 1GB modules... I've also notice that G.Skill, Mushkin & Corsair 4Gb kits seem to work best on the P5E3 Deluxe... You really can't go wrong with your G.Skill - I'm sure you could reach 1800-2000Mhz easily if thats what your into...

[0_o-Roy]

Hi i tryed the 1109 but still it was broke suck at 24 degrees so i updated to 1203 and its still stuck at 24 no mater what. do i have a faulty motherboard? it reads all other reading right like voltages and motherboard temp. I have checked with everest and it also says 24 with both vore temps frozen at 42 no mater what load. Could i have a bad cpu or what? i a bit stuck here?

[malkiewicz]

Hi i tryed the 1109 but still it was broke suck at 24 degrees so i updated to 1203 and its still stuck at 24 no mater what. do i have a faulty motherboard? it reads all other reading right like voltages and motherboard temp. I have checked with everest and it also says 24 with both vore temps frozen at 42 no mater what load. Could i have a bad cpu or what? i a bit stuck here?

It’s possible your board’s defective…

- 1st Check your Bios Temperatures and compare to OS results
- If they are normal then it’s a possible driver issue (Chipset, ECT) – Reload Drivers…
- If the BIOS temps are corrupt – Clear RTC RAM (Refer to owner’s manual for guidance)
- After you clear BIOS - Restore Default settings & Restart
- Check Temperatures Again
- RMA the board if you’re still having issues….


You can always try calling Asus customer service before you RAM, but I must warn you… They seem to know very little about their own boards, and will eventually refer you to the RMA Department… I remember calling them about my express gate – They had no idea what I was talking about…
Good luck…

[malkiewicz]

An Update: Re-flashed Bios with v1203 - Was able to reduce the CPU, DRAM & NB voltage... Stable...

[bokkoman]

Dear forum members and experts with this motherboard.

I own a P5E3 Deluxe with an Intel E8400 (3Ghz), and i have a problem, so i came out on this website.
The problem is that my CPU is running at 2Ghz idle, which is multiplier 6x, and on load 9x at 3Ghz.
But i want my system always to run on 3ghz.
I tried turning everything off, CE1, speedstep, setting multiplier to 9x in bios etc, it just keeps doing the same thing, idle 2ghz, stress 3ghz.

What can i do to make it run on 3ghz? Or is it just this mobo with the special power saver or something?

Thanks.

[noneed4me2]

Dear forum members and experts with this motherboard.

I own a P5E3 Deluxe with an Intel E8400 (3Ghz), and i have a problem, so i came out on this website.
The problem is that my CPU is running at 2Ghz idle, which is multiplier 6x, and on load 9x at 3Ghz.
But i want my system always to run on 3ghz.
I tried turning everything off, CE1, speedstep, setting multiplier to 9x in bios etc, it just keeps doing the same thing, idle 2ghz, stress 3ghz.

What can i do to make it run on 3ghz? Or is it just this mobo with the special power saver or something?

Thanks.

I had the same problem and the only setting I changed was the C1E. Once I turned it off my Q6600 stayed at 9x multi. I also updated to bios 1203. Some say its buggy but I haven't had any issues. I used a usb drive and the EZ flash option in the bios. Alot of people have reported errors when flashing with Windows. Iused to flash my Asus A8R32mvp Deluxe within Windows without issue but I wanted to be sure I didn't have a bad flash..

[bokkoman]

I had the same problem and the only setting I changed was the C1E. Once I turned it off my Q6600 stayed at 9x multi. I also updated to bios 1203. Some say its buggy but I haven't had any issues. I used a usb drive and the EZ flash option in the bios. Alot of people have reported errors when flashing with Windows. Iused to flash my Asus A8R32mvp Deluxe within Windows without issue but I wanted to be sure I didn't have a bad flash..

Hmm, ill check it out.
When i bought this mobo, i flashed it 2 days later withing windows vista. It went wrong and my mobo was dead. I had to return it, and a week later i got a new one... which i flashed in dos with afudos.
I have a modified bios though, i think im not alowed to talk about it in here so i wont.
I currently have the 1001 stable/final (not the beta one). So i'll see if i can turn off the C1E and let the other things on default.

[noneed4me2]

Hmm, ill check it out.
When i bought this mobo, i flashed it 2 days later withing windows vista. It went wrong and my mobo was dead. I had to return it, and a week later i got a new one... which i flashed in dos with afudos.
I have a modified bios though, i think im not alowed to talk about it in here so i wont.
I currently have the 1001 stable/final (not the beta one). So i'll see if i can turn off the C1E and let the other things on default.

Oh you can't say something like that and leave it hanging I want a modified bios too What extra options are availabe? How did you get it? Are you a secret Asus double agent with a kickass spy name like 00X38 Deluxe? Come on spill the beans who the hell am I going to tell. If it lets me run my Q6600 at 4ghz on air I will let you have one of my kids (just kidding...maybe). If you don't tell I will give you one of my kids cause I am so damn tired all the time.

[bokkoman]

Oh you can't say something like that and leave it hanging I want a modified bios too What extra options are availabe? How did you get it? Are you a secret Asus double agent with a kickass spy name like 00X38 Deluxe? Come on spill the beans who the hell am I going to tell. If it lets me run my Q6600 at 4ghz on air I will let you have one of my kids (just kidding...maybe). If you don't tell I will give you one of my kids cause I am so damn tired all the time.

Haha lol...
No it is not such a modified bios. It's a modified bios with oem slics inserted, and i think it is illegal to talk about such things. What it does, you can search on google for it.
It's not that you can overclock even higher, wish i could do such a modification

And thanks for the tip about C1E, it worked, strange, cause i tried it before but disabled everything. Well now it works, i'm happy again

BTW, does someone know how far i can overclock my memory? It is a OCZ Reaper-X 4GB (2x2GB). The one with the large heatpipes (this: http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...nced_bandwidth).

Bye.

[noneed4me2]

Haha lol...
No it is not such a modified bios. It's a modified bios with oem slics inserted, and i think it is illegal to talk about such things. What it does, you can search on google for it.
It's not that you can overclock even higher, wish i could do such a modification

And thanks for the tip about C1E, it worked, strange, cause i tried it before but disabled everything. Well now it works, i'm happy again

BTW, does someone know how far i can overclock my memory? It is a OCZ Reaper-X 4GB (2x2GB). The one with the large heatpipes (this: http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...nced_bandwidth).

Bye.

Glad I could help, and i know now what you mean about the bios now. I had time issues with my old Vistas installs but I am all legal now. Those reapers is what I am shooting for; with looser timings you can probably push it pretty far. I woulod check OCZ user forums as they got loads of info on what settings work and with what boards.

[bokkoman]

Glad I could help, and i know now what you mean about the bios now. I had time issues with my old Vistas installs but I am all legal now. Those reapers is what I am shooting for; with looser timings you can probably push it pretty far. I woulod check OCZ user forums as they got loads of info on what settings work and with what boards.

I bought these cause they had pretty good timings: 6-5-5-18. Those were the best i could find in DDR3.
I'll check the forums.

[nick2crete]

Until now only problems with that 1203..pity for Asus..will try to go back to 1109..

[noneed4me2]

Until now only problems with that 1203..pity for Asus..will try to go back to 1109..

Can you describe what issues? I want to know what to look out for. If it does turn out to be buggy I will try 1109, but so far no issues yet.

[nick2crete]

First of all..very low Fsb max..after 399 doesnt boot with 8 or 9 multi ..ram cannot run at stock speed/clocks ,..before with the 0903 & 1109 was at 8*450 easy..reminds me the same issues with the 0803 bios..unstable,with XMP no boot ..every some boots need to press F1 and save & exit...

[malkiewicz]

Yes nick... the new version sucks..... I'm not having the same issues, because I can use FSB of 470, but its not stable all of the time.... Seems like I get the numbers right and everythings stable - reboot and wow.. The system crashes... Reboot again and its stable....

[Tony]

I bought these cause they had pretty good timings: 6-5-5-18. Those were the best i could find in DDR3.
I'll check the forums.

Reaper X 1333EB is top bin micron, 6-5-5-18 1333, I had mine at 1800+ on Deluxe 8-8-8-24 and 2000 8-8-8-24 on 790i

Most under rated kit we sell IMO

[nick2crete]

Yes nick... the new version sucks..... I'm not having the same issues, because I can use FSB of 470, but its not stable all of the time.... Seems like I get the numbers right and everythings stable - reboot and wow.. The system crashes... Reboot again and its stable....

..right..Asus kids play again probably....when 0803 came out we use to say that is early...the board new and that they need little time etc..now what?

Anyway this morning i have returned to 1109 and all is fine again.. ..just to say that i used the EZ Flash for the downgrade with no issues..i mention this because as i remember before some time was not possible to downgrade using the Ez utility..