ASUS Maximus II Formula - new P45 king?

[dctokyo]

any one i need help badly.

Are you using Vista and not Vista/SP1, because Vista has problems if you use more than 3 GB of RAM.

If your using more than 3 GB`s then Remove 2 GB of RAM, and then restart the installation process. After Windows Vista is installed, reinstall the RAM.

Link
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777

[chiman2]

i jsut thought of something. lets say your on a 32 bit os. if you put in a 64 bit disc will it run the setup menu? like autostart?

[chiman2]

i have tried vista and xp though. they both dont work? ive tried all the ram configurations possible. still nothing

[dctokyo]

i have tried vista and xp though. they both dont work? ive tried all the ram configurations possible. still nothing

Hi chiman2, please provide a signature listing your hardware, this helps us too help you with problems/solutions.

[chiman2]

updated hope it helps

[dctokyo]

updated hope it helps

I see your using more than 3 GB`s of ram.
Are you using Vista and not Vista/SP1, because Vista has problems if you use more than 3 GB of RAM.
Please remove 2GB`s of ram and use only one HDD to see if you can load the OS, then after you can add the extra HDD and ram.

[chiman2]

i have tried vista and xp though. they both dont work? ive tried all the ram configurations possible. still nothing

ive tried one ram stick which would be 2gb still didnt work. ive also tried the one hdd thing. still didnt work.

[Ellipsys]

Hello all. I was wondering if someone could give me a hand in OCing on my new Maximus II Formula - I know the basics of overclocking, but Asus uses different "Asus-ese" names for basic things like the divider and whatnot, that I'm afraid to mess with a setting, unsure that it really does what I think it does. Here is my basic hardware setup.

CPU - Q6600 currently at stock, cooled by a TRUE Black w/ Scythe S-Flex. I know I've been able to take the proc to 3.0ghz in the past, with 9x333 and underclocking my RAM through a divider. I think I was at about 1.3v on previous board voltage.
Mobo - Maximus II Formula, 0802 BIOS. Just about everything is "stock" or "auto" so far.
RAM - Gskill 2x 2GB DDR2800 (CAS5). I think I was at 1.9v, on previous board, or "auto".

I'd like to take my proc to 3.0, or perhaps 3.2. I'm worried my RAM will limit me, beyond that.

Could anyone be kind enough to paste a complete starting point for the proper settings, as has been done before in this thread? Is there any other information that I can offer? I appreciate your time.

[chiman2]

hmmm. i noticed something. it says x86 family? could this mean anything?

[dctokyo]

hmmm. i noticed something. it says x86 family? could this mean anything?

Nope, that is ok, the cpu is a x86 base but it will run 64 bits OS`s.

Have you tried a SATA DVD drive instead of the IED one?
Also what SATA ports are you using.

SATA 1 to 6 and you have 2 speeding SATA ports
PS/ SpeedEnhancement HDD should be set to disabled

Make sure that the copy of the CD with Vista on it has no bad sector errors , try to re-burn Vista x64 disc again using another PC at 1x speed, and then verify that the DVD did burn successfully, just because the copy worked on your friends pc does not mean it will work on your DVD

[chiman2]

im using a xp 64 bit to eliminate ram errors. im on the first sata ports. speeding hdd is off. i dont have access to a sata dvd drive though.

[xzulu]

Hello all. I was wondering if someone could give me a hand in OCing on my new Maximus II Formula - I know the basics of overclocking, but Asus uses different "Asus-ese" names for basic things like the divider and whatnot, that I'm afraid to mess with a setting, unsure that it really does what I think it does. Here is my basic hardware setup.

CPU - Q6600 currently at stock, cooled by a TRUE Black w/ Scythe S-Flex. I know I've been able to take the proc to 3.0ghz in the past, with 9x333 and underclocking my RAM through a divider. I think I was at about 1.3v on previous board voltage.
Mobo - Maximus II Formula, 0802 BIOS. Just about everything is "stock" or "auto" so far.
RAM - Gskill 2x 2GB DDR2800 (CAS5). I think I was at 1.9v, on previous board, or "auto".

I'd like to take my proc to 3.0, or perhaps 3.2. I'm worried my RAM will limit me, beyond that.

Could anyone be kind enough to paste a complete starting point for the proper settings, as has been done before in this thread? Is there any other information that I can offer? I appreciate your time.

Hey dude! Well, with my previous board the Asus P5K-E Wifi/AP I ran my G.Skill DDR2-1000 2x2GB 2.1v rating at 1066 1.9v. I tried running the same voltages but had problems with OCCT and Orthos. and when playing games I crash to desktop after a few minutes into the game. Now I run them at 2.0v and I dont get crashes anymore.

[dctokyo]

im using a xp 64 bit to eliminate ram errors. im on the first sata ports. speeding hdd is off. i dont have access to a sata dvd drive though.

Sorry I was taking about your Vista CD, if you made a copy then the CD could have errors, that is why I would re-burn it.

Also place the HDD that will hold your OS on SATA 1 and update your BIOS to 0901 if you have not to see if this is the problem also.

I am running XP/64 with no problems.

You never said if you are using just Vista without SP1 or not, If only Vista, then you should slipstream SP1 into a new CD or DVD

[Gambit_2K]

What cpu's are you guys running.
If its the new E0 stepping upgrading to bios 901 might solve your problem.
I installed using a 9550 no problems, but I just toss'd in my 8600 and now its ing at me about "unsupported cpu" perhaps this is your problem?

I see Gambit has an E8500 is it the new E0 stepping?

Nope it's a C0 according to CPU-Z, but im gonna try the 902 bios. Btw when I run VirtualPC and try to install my Vista DVD or image I get the same error. Im using Sp1. With my old RD600 board and this exact CPU I hade no problems so it's something new with the maximus 2 board.

[chiman2]

Sorry I was taking about your Vista CD, if you made a copy then the CD could have errors, that is why I would re-burn it.

Also place the HDD that will hold your OS on SATA 1 and update your BIOS to 0901 if you have not to see if this is the problem also.

I am running XP/64 with no problems.

You never said if you are using just Vista without SP1 or not, If only Vista, then you should slipstream SP1 into a new CD or DVD

i have decided that im just gonna get xp 64 bit to work instead of vista so i dont have problems with the ram and can elminate that. but i verified the cd works. right now i am on xp 32 bit. i am also on 901 bios. and it still doesnt work.

[Grnfinger]

i have decided that im just gonna get xp 64 bit to work instead of vista so i dont have problems with the ram and can elminate that. but i verified the cd works. right now i am on xp 32 bit. i am also on 901 bios. and it still doesnt work.

What do you mean "still dosent work"

So if I understand you correctly, you've installed a 32bit os and then check'd the 64bit os cd in this rig and the disk dosent work??

[chiman2]

What do you mean "still dosent work"

So if I understand you correctly, you've installed a 32bit os and then check'd the 64bit os cd in this rig and the disk dosent work??

it "still doesnt work" the 64 bit disc works. the computer wont boot from it though.......... im on a 32 bit operating system right now....

[Grnfinger]

What did Asus have to say?

[malik22]

Hi guys I might get this mobo and wanted to know if it had vdroop and will it have any issues with the 4870X2 cause I heard some mobos give no signal with this card.

[chiman2]

What did Asus have to say?

since they dont have a toll free number.....i called with my cell phone. first time......all technicians busy. second time i get through. guy is helpful decides he will think of everything. but my phoen freaking dies......lose connection. call again. this guy...hes like nope theres nothing wrong with the motherboard. and he doesnt even help to think of a reason why this might be happening.....i hope i will get lucky the next time i call and get a good helpful techinician

[Grnfinger]

Hi guys I might get this mobo and wanted to know if it had vdroop and will it have any issues with the 4870X2 cause I heard some mobos give no signal with this card.

vdroop is non existant with LLC enabled, I dont have a 4870X2 but the 3870X2 works just fine.

since they dont have a toll free number.....i called with my cell phone. first time......all technicians busy. second time i get through. guy is helpful decides he will think of everything. but my phoen freaking dies......lose connection. call again. this guy...hes like nope theres nothing wrong with the motherboard. and he doesnt even help to think of a reason why this might be happening.....i hope i will get lucky the next time i call and get a good helpful techinician

Please post the EXACT error msg

[chiman2]

.....i have to have said this like 20 times in this topic. seroiusly. the EXACT message it says when i try to boot from a 64 bit disc is. "Reboot and select proper boot media or insert boot media in the selected boot device and press a key" that isnt really an error message as a message saying that it doesnt see the 64 bit disc as bootable.

[motopen1s]

Hey guys, I need your recommendation please.

I am building couple of rigs for friends now and one is having a rather budget system. I though of a build with e8400 on a budget p45 board but then... My mind crossed the idea that I could just as well pass him my q9450 and get myself either q9550 E0 or q9650. Well, now I am also thinking if I should just give him my mobo+cpu+RAM (I bought 8gb, so 4 are just dusting at the moment).

Question: do you think it make sense to get Maximus II Formula over the Rampage that I have now? I am not going to run more then one gpu in the future. All I care is max overclock of the cpu. I was thinking about remounting the heatsink on my Rampage (to lower NB and work on overclock) and that is something that I will be doing in case if I do get Maximus II.

That cooler(?) P45 chipset, some more bios options (and seems like better overclocks for quad) as well as (just have to mention it) the super sexy look of the board - makes me want to have it my hands.


Most likely I will be getting q9550 E0 if I will be able to find one. If not, will "have to" spend a little on q9650. Still have some time to think everything over (till next week).

Also, price wise - it will cost me nothing if I get q9550 and Maximus II Formula; ~60 Euro if I live Rampage and get q9650; ~150 Euro if I get both Maximus II Formula and q9650.

My logic tells me that ~475FSB on Maximus II Formula with a q9550 E0 should be achievable (to get to 4GHz). The other force that makes you spend money while going out without really realizing what for - tells me I should spend that 150 Euro.

What kind of xtreme should I go for?

[Scinner]

Maybe some stupid remark from me but did you select that HD @ first boot device?

[Grnfinger]

Hey guys, I need your recommendation please.

I am building couple of rigs for friends now and one is having a rather budget system. I though of a build with e8400 on a budget p45 board but then... My mind crossed the idea that I could just as well pass him my q9450 and get myself either q9550 E0 or q9650. Well, now I am also thinking if I should just give him my mobo+cpu+RAM (I bought 8gb, so 4 are just dusting at the moment).

Question: do you think it make sense to get Maximus II Formula over the Rampage that I have now? I am not going to run more then one gpu in the future. All I care is max overclock of the cpu. I was thinking about remounting the heatsink on my Rampage (to lower NB and work on overclock) and that is something that I will be doing in case if I do get Maximus II.

That cooler(?) P45 chipset, some more bios options (and seems like better overclocks for quad) as well as (just have to mention it) the super sexy look of the board - makes me want to have it my hands.


Most likely I will be getting q9550 E0 if I will be able to find one. If not, will "have to" spend a little on q9650. Still have some time to think everything over (till next week).

Also, price wise - it will cost me nothing if I get q9550 and Maximus II Formula; ~60 Euro if I live Rampage and get q9650; ~150 Euro if I get both Maximus II Formula and q9650.

My logic tells me that ~475FSB on Maximus II Formula with a q9550 E0 should be achievable (to get to 4GHz). The other force that makes you spend money while going out without really realizing what for - tells me I should spend that 150 Euro.

What kind of xtreme should I go for?

Well this is Xtreme Systems not mediocre systems.
I was right where you are last week. Now I have a Maximus II Formula and a Q9550 @ 4.0GHz

.....i have to have said this like 20 times in this topic. seroiusly. the EXACT message it says when i try to boot from a 64 bit disc is. "Reboot and select proper boot media or insert boot media in the selected boot device and press a key" that isnt really an error message as a message saying that it doesnt see the 64 bit disc as bootable.

We are trying to help you perhaps leave your attitude for you mom.
So seriously I actually feel bad for you and I honestly want to help so I called Asus myself.
This what they suggest
1. Insert your motherboard cd and boot from it. If it boots there is NOTHING wrong with your motherboard.
2. If you have both IDE HDD and a IDE CD/DVD Rom on the same ribbon put them on seperate ribbons and retry.
3. If the pc will boot from any other cd then your 64bit disk is not being read as "bootable" and you need a NEW source to boot from.

So there is really not much more that can be done, your going to have to live with 32bit or grab a new 64bit Vista someplace, cause as we all said from the start its really looking like a faulty Vista disk.