WBFAir

Wow didn't even see that!
Thanks for the heads up Gyro

W.O.T.

My scores aren't even close. This system is only scoring 3267 total. The other system with my 5000+BE is like 13000ish. Meanwhile this is only doing the cpu calculations on the 195X4. It is only scoring 1181 on the CPU the 5000+ is over 3100.

Right now I have the CPU set in the bios to the fastest speed I can still get it to post. Just over 3.7 ghz. The heat sink is warm now, it wasn't even the slightest bit warm before. W7 is showing the same, so is Nvidia system tools, 3Dmark is seeing the speed but not using it, CPUZ is not seeing it at all, and CPU Speed Proessional is seeing it a little faster then what is reported. It is seeing the same speed but reporting actual speed a little higher.

Now this is kind of confusing. Everest reports both, 4 X 195 (781MHZ total) on one part of the report and further down page it is reported at 4 X 3708MHZ.

So I am lost. Which is it and how can I really find out if it was successful or not. I am almost thinking of saying screw it and drop this into a M4N82. Funny thing is that some games run really fast on it.

N2Gaming

W.O.T. Just the fact that you are able to use the x4 955 in the mobo is a blessing in it self. Now to be able to utilize it the the fullest potencial of M2N32 possabilities then you are gonna have to play around w/different software tools to get it to run at the true spd's you desire. I have not used any software overclocking tools on this mobo so I really can't be any help. I have mentioned this a couple of times now and I will mention it one last time before exhausting my efforts. Try to use K10stat there are a lot of different web sights to help get you started in understading how to use it.

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I did try my 965 to no avail, but My 965 is 140w and my M2N32WS PRO is iffy at best.(have issues getting past post with any cpu in it) That being said I believe that the 125w version (GM code at the end) should work as the 955's do.

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Hi W.O.T.,

Sounds like you are having difficulties getting all four cores unlocked on the 955be. First, if you use the M2N32 mobo with the 955be processor, you must use overclocking software to unlock its four cores. This mobo does work with the 955be but you must help it since technically, it was designed to work with dual (2) core processors, not three and four core processors which fall into the AM3 family. The M2N32 works great with the 940be processor because that cpu (again technically) is not an AM3 but is an AM2-plus. Anyway, enough babble.

Here's what you have to do to make it work. First, download the latest nVidia video driver for your 8800's (ver 191.07). The chipset on your mobo is nVidia as are your video cards. Once you install the latest video driver, it will automatically create the NVIDIA Control Panel which allows you to adjust monitor resolutions, sli, etc. Also download the NVIDIA System Tool Version 6.05---its about 85.4mbs. Install this program. The system tool software contains a program called the Performance Tool and it will integrate itself into the NVIDIA Control Panel. Open the control panel and you will see the menu selection for the performance tool. Click on it and it'll ask you to agree to not hold nvidia accountable, etc, etc. Agree and the performance feature will be available.

When you open the Control Panel you will have four selections (CPU, Motherboard, Memory and Video Card). Click on the CPU section at the top and you will find several adjustments for the cpu, to include dropdown selections for the four cores. Select the appropriate multiplier for each core (they should all be the same multiplier value). One thing to note here is you must set the highest multiplier level you want to use in the bios first---otherwise, the core settings in the Performance Tool only permit what was set in the bios (for example, if you set 16x in the bios, then up to 16x will be available in the performance tool---17x, 17.5x, 18x, 18.5x, etc). Click apply and it will adjust your cpu clock speeds. CPU-Z and all of the other measuring tools will now recognize all four cores and will give you the correct clock speeds.

The NVIDIA System Tool Ver 6.05 is the best tool that I found for unlocking the cores on the 955be with the M2N32 mobo. One other very important thing you must do is increase your CPU voltage to at least 1.35v, otherwise, your system will be unstable.

I also strongly suggest that you closely monitor temps for both the cpu and the north/southbridges since increasing core speeds will also increase temps throughout the mobo.

N2Gaming gave you a link to my last forum post which pretty much says the same as the above. You can find it on Page #327 of the posts. Please let me know how things go---I might be able to suggest a couple of additional things to check. I am pretty sure if you follow the above instructions, it will work. Regards.

BigJohn44

thlnk3r

BigJohn44, great post +1. I'm adding the above info to my favorites

Hopefully this helps out WOT.

Eclipseaudio4, in terms of hardware support it should work. The M2N32WS PRO has a 8-phase power design so it's capable of 200w TDP. Perhaps it's a bios limitation

Good luck

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N2Gaming

Yes + 1 is a given for BigJohn44. You went beyond the call of duty fot that explanation. I commend you for your efforts sir.

I will have to virtual Sticky that post in the OP as it is very informational.

thlnk3r, Eclipse's mobo has a internal short that causes his mobo to have boot issues w/any cpu. I has the same mobo that I was not able to get running. One of these days I shall try to flex the mobo per Eclipse's suggestions to try to get mine fired up. In any case, I don't think eclipse's mobo is having compatablility issues as much as it is having conductivity issues.

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N2Gaming, ahh ok that rings a bell. Is this a manufacturing defect for this particular model?

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N2Gaming

I can't speculate to the level of defects on the M2N32 WS Pro mobo as I don't work for ASUS. However I can only reference what I have been told to try from Eclipse. I think my mobo is just DOA from my used purchase where as Eclipse was able to get his working w/some flexing/tweeking. Eclipse seems to think it's a model defect. I honestly can only speculate and I don't have any experience on the mobo to give any true and acurate reviews of the M2N32 WS Pro mobo model.

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Yeah mine was bought 2nd hand and IDK how but the person before me warped the board. I think I may have figured out what is happening with it tho. I took the Heatpipes off and noticed the MCP tim was burnt Now If I can just get it to contact it right I may be able to use it yet, but I am not holding my breath. Looks like a trip to the hardware store to get a bolt thorough "kit"

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