UNOFFICIAL BIOSTAR TPower I45 M/B

[BlazingArrow]

i think i want one of these boards...

[TheGoat Eater]

Goat Eater, can you try a diff cpu? You're not getting very far into the boot seq.. If you're sure it's fine then ignore this post.

it works - put i tin the 790i Ultra and all is good with that CPU

try re-seating the cpu to the socket..

done - no go

[Ace-a-Rue]

getting 13 post code what should i do as i can't find anything on it ... (G.SKILL 6400 HZ) and tried some different memory - some cheap ddr2 is what i changed it to and no luck (03 post code then)

check your manual, page 48 to be specific.

from reading about the two codes, sounds like you have a corrupted bios...i would try a quick clear of CMOS with the battery out, power cord unplugged and also, push the power button to unload all the caps...let it sit for 5-10 minutes...set the jumper back to normal and pop the battery back in and plug in your PSU...lets hope that works...also, only try with one stick of memory in the first slot...remove all attached hardware except for your VC and the one stick of memory.

if this does not work, you might have to re-flash the bios including the bootblock...i have a link to describe the procedure for the "BIOSTAR" board...be careful to ensure you click on the correct link.

[TheGoat Eater]

check your manual, page 48 to be specific.

from reading about the two codes, sounds like you have a corrupted bios...i would try a quick clear of CMOS with the battery out, power cord unplugged and also, push the power button to unload all the caps...let it sit for 5-10 minutes...set the jumper back to normal and pop the battery back in and plug in your PSU...lets hope that works...also, only try with one stick of memory in the first slot...remove all attached hardware except for your VC and the one stick of memory.

if this does not work, you might have to re-flash the bios including the bootblock...i have a link to describe the procedure for the "BIOSTAR" board...be careful to ensure you click on the correct link.

sorry -i just tried that - it didn't work and I cannot get it to boot so IDK how I would flash the BIOS then...

[PolRoger]

well those rhino sticks that i got +OCZ DDR2 PC2-9600 FlexXLC sticks would both hit the wall around 590fsb cos i wasn't able to use them in RCOMP Configuration 4 or 2 witch seem to work best with me..
maybe there is something else holding you back ?? those sticks that you have are pretty good afaik

I've been trying to figure it out... My OCZ Reaper PC2-9200 can do 575 and even up to 600FSB with RCOMP Config 2. I'm still working it with those two sets but no success yet. I cant even get 533 1/1.

[Ace-a-Rue]

sorry -i just tried that - it didn't work and I cannot get it to boot so IDK how I would flash the BIOS then...

there is an emergency boot recovery procedure...let me find it...it will be your last resort...do you have a floppy "A" drive?

[Ace-a-Rue]

go here to read up on AMI recovery procedure...i hope it will work for you: http://forums.mydigitallife.info/showthread.php?t=2105

another link: http://www.biosman.com/biosrecovery.html

[TheGoat Eater]

go here to read up on AMI recovery procedure...i hope it will work for you: http://forums.mydigitallife.info/showthread.php?t=2105

another link: http://www.biosman.com/biosrecovery.html

kinda hard to do when it won't get past mem check

thanks for the idea though

[Ace-a-Rue]

kinda hard to do when it won't get past mem check

thanks for the idea though

ok...now unplug everything from the board and take the cpu out..let it sit for a day or two and then give it a shot...another user had something similar and he left it alone for about a week and then it worked...if your's comes alive, i would suggesst that you flash it again.

[TheGoat Eater]

K - I am just gonna use my I45 as a Frisbee LOL - no I will return it or try to get some RAM from a friend... that will hopefully work ok

[Ace-a-Rue]

K - I am just gonna use my I45 as a Frisbee LOL - no I will return it or try to get some RAM from a friend... that will hopefully work ok

it could be a corrupted NVRAM which a flash would take care of; at least in my signature post i address how to flash it from DOS.

[TheGoat Eater]

yeah - i got the ok to borrow some friend's memory here in town so that will save me some $$

[Solarfall]

I've been trying to figure it out... My OCZ Reaper PC2-9200 can do 575 and even up to 600FSB with RCOMP Config 2. I'm still working it with those two sets but no success yet. I cant even get 533 1/1.

hmmm hey try disabling everything but the multicore prosessing feature from the cpu configuration page in the advanced section in bios

[ceemic]

This DDR2 RCOMP Configuration seems to have major impact in high FSB. The reason, I couldn't boot over 590FSB was Auto and option "4". Now I changed it to "3" and it booted up to 6x631FSB to win
Tho, I couldn't go over 633FSB even with SetFSB. No matter what volts and settings I used. Maybe my Adata 800+ (D9*) held me back. I'll give another try with OCZ D9GMH...
Tried a quick "max spii1M stable clock" also, 1,73V: http://ceemic.pri.ee/45nm/5242mhz_1.73v.jpg (don't look the time)
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=416939

Also I noticed that I can't set manually "MCH GTL Ref Voltage" and "(G)MCH Clock Skew Control"

Btw, if someone didn't know. When You have some bad settings for OC and PC won't turn on, hold down INS while pressing Power ON

[ceemic]

Now I tried FSB with OCZ ram.
Booted 6x636FSB
http://ceemic.pri.ee/45nm/tp_637fsb.jpg
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=417160
Vnb: ~1,44V
Vfsb: ~1,49V
CPU Vpll: 1,60V
core0/1 GTL: 0,67/0,67
MCH GTL: Auto

[Ace-a-Rue]

you are getting great results and you are doing it on that 1283??

[kaka_vn]

help, plzz...
affter i update bios, i can't get FSB >350 with ratio 1:1 T_T (it's very good before, with any ram T_T)

[ceemic]

you are getting great results and you are doing it on that 1283??

Jep
"Open_window_mod" helps
+12C ambient.

[Ace-a-Rue]

help, plzz...
affter i update bios, i can't get FSB >350 with ratio 1:1 T_T (it's very good before, with any ram T_T)

look at first page of this thread where i have bios images for E8500 and QX9650...it might help!

[philbrown23]

is there a reason that my pci slots do not detect anything?
I have tried everything from wif card, to soundcard and they all get power but are not detected, is there an option in the bios?

[mrcape]

it works - put i tin the 790i Ultra and all is good with that CPU

done - no go

Mmm then maybe corrupt boot block. May need a new bios chip.

[C-N]

is there a reason that my pci slots do not detect anything?
I have tried everything from wif card, to soundcard and they all get power but are not detected, is there an option in the bios?

Is it something to do with the jumper configuration on the board I'm sure I read Ace had to mess about to get his RAID card going.

[philbrown23]

I had to enabnle a setting in the bios got it.

[skullfcuk]

Hi there, not really a big poster here, mostly on Benchtec UK. I bought one of these boards the other day, and was delighted with it. Stuck it onto my phase unit and the two caps to the right of the socket ( they are on their own ) promptly blew up and killed my E8600. Not happy.

Anyway, my point is, am i better to pursue an RMA request through Biostar directly? Or will i be better going through my E-tailer ( a little known shop called Envizage.com (UK Based))?

[skullfcuk]