ASUS P5W DH - Problems + Fixes Thread

[Falkentyne]

Um, nice SS but what vcore are you using for that 4.2 ghz QX9650 ? 1.425v just for 4.0 ghz seems a bit high unless you're compensating for vdroop without a pencil mod for it...(then who knows what it might be under load...)

And what do you mean, if "someone can help you please?" Is something wrong with your system right now? We can't just tell you what will be a 'stable' system with a screenshot of a successful superpi run...only you can test that (games, 3dmark, prime95, etc). Disable hyperpath3 and dram throttling threshold (whatever that is), and eist and speedstep...then test.

Is your 4 ghz one stable with any lower vcore than 1.424v? And once again, what vcore were you using for the superPI at 4.2 ghz? (i can't believe how many people forget the first question when there is one right under it).

[konny_]

Um, nice SS but what vcore are you using for that 4.2 ghz QX9650 ? 1.425v just for 4.0 ghz seems a bit high unless you're compensating for vdroop without a pencil mod for it...(then who knows what it might be under load...)

And what do you mean, if "someone can help you please?" Is something wrong with your system right now? We can't just tell you what will be a 'stable' system with a screenshot of a successful superpi run...only you can test that (games, 3dmark, prime95, etc). Disable hyperpath3 and dram throttling threshold (whatever that is), and eist and speedstep...then test.

Is your 4 ghz one stable with any lower vcore than 1.424v? And once again, what vcore were you using for the superPI at 4.2 ghz? (i can't believe how many people forget the first question when there is one right under it).

hi Falk i was just looking for you!
I repeat that i've problems to set vcore down to 1.45 in BIOS because i don't have the possibility to do this, the min setting of vcore is 1.45, the max 1.70
i've seen you that u could put 1.31 on vcore but HOW???!!!!
I'd like to know which setting are u using to have 4ghz stable

all the setting in BIOS (vcore, mem, etc etc) and what is your system
i'm here

[Falkentyne]

Did you clear cmos ?
P5w has either vcore 1.25v or 1.15v (I forgot which) as the lowest setting. What bios did you come from before you went to the newest one? After you flashed the BIOS, did you immediately power off the computer (after it went into bootup and said the normal "cmos checksum wrong", etc) and clear the CMOS with the jumper? Something is very wrong if your lowest vcore is 1.45....
and my 4 ghz setting is 1.375v set in BIOS (which gives 1.356v), although I could go slightly lower if I'm not trying to quad prime. This setting is perfectly stable with small fet prime unless it gets very warm in my room. Note that this is with the pencil vdroop mod, otherwise I would have to set something like 1.45v in BIOS, most likely
Mem isn't important; you know it varies depending on module brand, but its 2.1v, and that's only because I have it at cas 3...

[konny_]

Did you clear cmos ?
P5w has either vcore 1.25v or 1.15v (I forgot which) as the lowest setting. What bios did you come from before you went to the newest one? After you flashed the BIOS, did you immediately power off the computer (after it went into bootup and said the normal "cmos checksum wrong", etc) and clear the CMOS with the jumper? Something is very wrong if your lowest vcore is 1.45....
and my 4 ghz setting is 1.375v set in BIOS (which gives 1.356v), although I could go slightly lower if I'm not trying to quad prime. This setting is perfectly stable with small fet prime unless it gets very warm in my room. Note that this is with the pencil vdroop mod, otherwise I would have to set something like 1.45v in BIOS, most likely
Mem isn't important; you know it varies depending on module brand, but its 2.1v, and that's only because I have it at cas 3...

yes i've done clear CMOS because of instable of my mobo in some moments of OC..when i've flashed the bios to the last 2504 i haven't cleared CMOS and i forgot even to power off the computer!!!i have to try again? do u say?

[Falkentyne]

Yes, I would start there.
And please don't flash a BIOS while overclocked. That's asking for even more trouble. Set everything back to default speeds first.
And always clear cmos after a bios flash.

[konny_]

Yes, I would start there.
And please don't flash a BIOS while overclocked. That's asking for even more trouble. Set everything back to default speeds first.
And always clear cmos after a bios flash.

ok i will do it..than i will post new infos
thx

edit:
nothing to do...same problem...

[markq4xprt]

guys possibly how many sata can p5w hold?


i can only see 3 available sockets and the 2 on the bottom for ez raid and one red on top near the processor

so basically i can connect only 3 sata ports

is there a way i can use the one on top or the ezraid in jbod? how? thanks

[w2richwood]

you can use one of the ezraid if you remove the jumper on the ezraid then go to bios and enable ezbios it will be a intel port the that make four intel ich ports i think its ezraid no. 2
Rich

[markq4xprt]

btw wich jumper big,raid 0 , raid 1, or ill remove all pins? so basically i can only use only one of those ez raid sata ports?


anyway ive managed to figure out how to use the one on the top near the wifi card, i just enabled the jmicron controller


anyway ill try your suggestion thanks

[t_ski]

Manual said to put two jumpers on, one on the left and one on the right.

[w2richwood]

take all jumper off gives you one more full speed ich intel port read better

[markq4xprt]

i see thanks w2richwood ill try that later

[Falkentyne]

ok i will do it..than i will post new infos
thx

edit:
nothing to do...same problem...

When did you FIRST notice the problem with the lowest possible vcore being 1.45v ? When did this problem first happen?

What BIOS did you use BEFORE this new 25xx one?
What was the lowest possible vcore BEFORE this bios?

can you reflash 2406 and try again? Either with Ezflash or AFUDOS (older version?)

[crishan]

With 2504, in the BIOS' Hardware Monitor Section, an option for
AI Quiet was added.

[lawrywild]

With 2504, in the BIOS' Hardware Monitor Section, an option for
AI Quiet was added.

? That's been there for like 2 years lol

[neilka]

I'm using a Q6600 G0 with my P5W and I don't seem to be able to change the vcore to anything but "auto". I've tried several different BIOS versions and even resetting the CMOS via the jumper but nothing seems to solve the problem.

I know the first post mentions this problem but I've tried both of the solutions and neither works - even if I disable EIST and C1E it still has the "disable EIST and C1E to change vcore" message under the vcore setting... Any ideas?

This is still happening with 2504. Is there anyone running a Q6600 G0 who can change their vcore?

[icrunk]

This is still happening with 2504. Is there anyone running a Q6600 G0 who can change their vcore?

yes im running a q6600 g0 with bios 2406.. and i can change the vcore.. but atm im having a problem

[Ragdd]

Maybe stupid or noob question:

Whats the difference between AI-quit and Q-fan?

I know that both are used to quiet down fans.
But what is the difference between them?

[Chrysalis]

P5WDH - BIOS 2406 compared to new 2504 (Jan 11 2008)
- appears ASUS may have made slight change to voltage calculations.
- 2504 agrees with DVM readings and older BIOS 2302. (Aug 15 2007)

Otherwise, installed without issues
- used BIOS EzFlash/Thumbdrive method.
- quick 10min OCCT test successful.

BIOS Volts Compare PIC:
http://www.esnips.com/doc/8d0273fa-f...406-vs-2504-01

I hope those changes include fixing the voltage bugs I experienced, also maybe fixing C1E mode and full power mode. 2403 and 2406 were bad on my cpu. I decided tho I am staying with 2004 now unless I have a specific reason to ditch it. As well as noone responding to my concerns that there is no way to flash the bios and wipe the cmos checksum etc. at same time.

[JimmyDDD]

I notice my pc randomly reboots are random times and i checked the logs it says disruptive shutdown, but how else can i go into detail to see what is the cause of the shutdown?

[w2richwood]

try googling it
Rich

[Unbornchild]

I notice my pc randomly reboots are random times and i checked the logs it says disruptive shutdown, but how else can i go into detail to see what is the cause of the shutdown?

If you overclock, a wrong attempt to overclock and/or underpowered system (too weak PSU?) might be the cause. You can 'go into detail to see what is the cause of the shutdown' by checking your settings in BIOS.

[bichi]

I hope those changes include fixing the voltage bugs I experienced, also maybe fixing C1E mode and full power mode. 2403 and 2406 were bad on my cpu. I decided tho I am staying with 2004 now unless I have a specific reason to ditch it. As well as noone responding to my concerns that there is no way to flash the bios and wipe the cmos checksum etc. at same time.

*******
Original P5WDH, 1.02g; Q6700 G0 @ 3.0g; FSB: 300

CPU VCore Voltage: [Auto]
Enhanced C1 Control: [Auto]
CPU Internal Thermal Control: [Auto]
Virtualization Technology: [Disabled]
Intel SpeedStep Tech: [Enabled]

Have never had problems with voltages with any BIOS'es...
- only a mild overclock with both QX6700 B3 and current Q6700 G0.
- have always used above BIOS settings.
- CPU idle volts to load volts ramp-up never an issue with stability or applications.
- might be because I'm only doing a "wimpy" 2.66g to 3.0g overclock and still using XP Pro 32b SP2 ?

What specific voltage errors are you getting?
- maybe someone with same errors might have a solution for you...

[Cordite!]

Yes, I would start there.
And please don't flash a BIOS while overclocked. That's asking for even more trouble. Set everything back to default speeds first.
And always clear cmos after a bios flash.

I guess it depends on the height of the O/C when flashing BIOS. I used to bring stuff back to stock, but quit doing that ages ago.

When BIOS flash goes wrong while system runs beyond it's spec it may not been stable to begin with.

But to rule out any problems I support your advice to the guy with the Vcore problem.

[qu3x^]

Hy there got a problem with my board.

1st of all i get starting with my actuall System http://www.sysprofile.de/id36037

2 days ago i wanted to switch to an higher BIOS than 1707 for some OC test, as i heard that 2406 has opend multi again. So i flashed with Alt+F2 default settings to 2406 set everything ready for testing. As my desktop popps up in a 640x480 like window with a scrollable width and high like 1600x1200 ...

Whats wrong now? It seems that >2406 messed up my CF. Since now I am not able to switch resolutions above 1600x1200. I only get a small cut out of 1600x1200 with scrolling ability. As I manually disable CF in CCC everything is alright again. The Problem seems to be BIOS related. I already tried to reinstall drivers switched to actual Bios 2504 and it also affects Vista, with the same issue. Does somebody knows whats wrong? I also keppt PCI-E @ 100 PCI 33.3. Could it be that i missed a new Option in the Bios or anything else?