ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Thread

[MrQ]

Run Bios 0608. Its much better for OCing. I don't know where you got 703 from. The newest is 0901.

As for your timings, manually set them under "chipset" in the BIOS.

[jackpot316]

I was told that for my setup the 0703 was the best to go with I got it from here

http://support.asus.com/download/dow...Language=en-us



Version 0703 2007/08/16 update
Description P5N-E SLI BIOS 0703
1. Enhance compatibility of certain memroy module.
2. Support new CPUs, please refer to our website at:
http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/c...?SLanguage=en-
us&model=P5N-E%20SLI
3. Add support for SLP 2.0.

[MrQ]

Just run 0608. It what I run and I overclocked my quad to 3ghz on it. If you need to know how to do it click the link here Way to get 3Ghz for Q6600 on Asus P5N-E SLI . It shows, in detailed instructions how to downgrade the P5N Bios.

[jackpot316]

i do not have quad core mine is a e6400 core duo will that update work ?

[MrQ]

Yes. Disregard the stuff for the Q6600 and focus on the instructions for downgrading the BIOS.

[SSJVegeta]

Originally Posted by SketchyFish

It does fit. You don't need to chop off the logo.

I've used the Tuniq myself.

my bad thought some1 had said that for those coolers back in thread but must just be frezzere pro that they had to chop it off as it touched the HSF to top of NB-cooler-logo-bit-thingy-majigy...lol

Cool, thanks for the info!

What about the Thermalright 120 Ultra eXtreme? Does that also fit without the stock NB heatsink getting in the way?

[Gauvenator]

Originally Posted by jackpot316

I am looking for someone that has close to the same set up as me I just did a bios update from 0401 the new is 0703 and with the 0401 I was ocing to 2800mhz with no problems now I can not get it to work only stock or auto overclock Here is my set up my ram is now showing 5-5-5-31 but on the box it came in it shows 4-4-4-12 did this bios flash change the ram timing? if anymore info is needed to help let me know.

Intel Core Duo E6400
G-skill 2gigs DDR2 800 ram stock cl4-4-4-12 but showing 5-5-5-31
Nvidia EVGA 7600GT
Xclio 500w power supply
Coolmaster Centurion Case
Sound Blaster Audigy 7.1
2xWD-SE SATA 7200RPM 160GB HD Raid 0
LiteOn DVDRW 20x LH-20A1H
Windows XP PRO
Mobo Asus p5n-e sli

With this motherboard you should set the timings manually, regardless of BIOS version. Otherwise it will often put incorrect ones that hurt performance.

After you are set manually, you should be able to OC again. 0608 is the best BIOS for OC'ing as someone has earlier suggested also.

[ProfQ]

Originally Posted by SSJVegeta

Cool, thanks for the info!

What about the Thermalright 120 Ultra eXtreme? Does that also fit without the stock NB heatsink getting in the way?

According to Thermalright it fits this board nicely. I just got one to replace my Zalman 9700NT. My Zalman is vibrating itself loose, and since I was picking up a Thermalright HR03 GT for my 8800 anyway, it seemed to be the moment to try the 120 Extreme on my Q6600 setup. The 120 has excellent reviews.

Hopefully we'll know for sure in a few days if it fits as well as the Thermalright site says, and if the 120 Ultra Extreme is as efficient as the reviews state.

If anything, I'll post back as soon as I've tried the install.

[Perry]

Well goodbye trusty 805, hello E2180.

A few questions - anything above 2.4Ghz at 1.325 yields a failed POST. I don't -think- I'd need more voltage on this CPU since people are hitting 3Ghz with this. Would a bump in the northbridge voltage be needed?

Also I've noticed a fair bit of vdroop and I was thinking about one of the settings...vcore something. It basically let's you put +100mv. Is anybody using this to stablize things or is it best to up your vcore a bit higher so that it sits where you need it at full load?

[marsey99]

tr do some gerat coolers and im sure you will be happy with it. im sure mine would yeild better results if lapped but tbh im not that arsed atm soo....


@perry
try 1.35v for 3ghz