ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Thread

[No1Joker]

Just a couple of questions...

Have you started to overclock? if yes what settings are you at (vcore, fsb, and the like)
you might want to have a read back thru the thread too, a few Q6600 people have had fsb limits (something to do with the board)

Chuck all your specs in >> HERE << so people can see what system you've got.

[dpawl31]

Originally Posted by freedonian

Hi all.

This is my first post. Need your help and advice.

Everytime I boot my PC it always starts with the page saying CPU has been changed press F1 to enter bios or f2 to continue.

I tried setting the bios to its default setting with no effect.

My specs are as follows:

BIOS 1201, Q6600 SLACR @ 2.4Ghz, 4 x 1Gb Crucial Ballistix DDR800, 8800GTX, SoundBlaster Xtreme Gamer.

Any ideas?

Do you need any more info?

I'm not looking for huge overclocks, just maybe get to 2.7 or 2.8, but this problem has got me stumped.

Thanks in advance

Definately first off as Joker said, please enter full system specs.

After that, I recommend a bios upgrade to clear it all out and hopefully it will be nice and fresh. Sounds like a semi-corrupt bios to me. Either that, or you could just try clearing CMOS with the power cord unplugged, bios battery out and jumper moved, then hit the power button on your PC to drain capacitors.

Let us know how it goes.

[freedonian]

Originally Posted by No1Joker

Just a couple of questions...

Have you started to overclock? if yes what settings are you at (vcore, fsb, and the like)
you might want to have a read back thru the thread too, a few Q6600 people have had fsb limits (something to do with the board)

Chuck all your specs in >> HERE << so people can see what system you've got.

Done

I did start to overclock but never managed to get a stable overclock greater than 2.7Ghz

[freedonian]

Originally Posted by dpawl31

Definately first off as Joker said, please enter full system specs.

After that, I recommend a bios upgrade to clear it all out and hopefully it will be nice and fresh. Sounds like a semi-corrupt bios to me. Either that, or you could just try clearing CMOS with the power cord unplugged, bios battery out and jumper moved, then hit the power button on your PC to drain capacitors.

Let us know how it goes.

What's the latest bios?

Can't seem to get on the ASUS website at the moment

[dpawl31]

Ask what BIOS Zippit is using, I think she tested it to be most stable (18xx?) Can't remember for sure. And I don't know what I am running, because my P5N-E is on RMA! First RMA in my life! lol.

[Zippit]

Originally Posted by dpawl31

Ask what BIOS Zippit is using, I think she tested it to be most stable (18xx?) Can't remember for sure. And I don't know what I am running, because my P5N-E is on RMA! First RMA in my life! lol.

Waaaaiiiit... your P5N-e broke? What the hell!?


I'm using 0803.
Its the most stable one I've used. It depends per chip and board though, just get a few BIOSes and try them. I didn't get my overclock in an hour! I've spend days on this one... and I liked it!

[freedonian]

Originally Posted by Zippit

Waaaaiiiit... your P5N-e broke? What the hell!?


I'm using 0803.
Its the most stable one I've used. It depends per chip and board though, just get a few BIOSes and try them. I didn't get my overclock in an hour! I've spend days on this one... and I liked it!

Is 0803 more stable than 1201???

[Zippit]

Originally Posted by freedonian

Is 0803 more stable than 1201???

Like I said... try for youself! Although do watch out that you dont downgrade to far or else your CPU may not be supported anymore! Take your time to OC don't rush it. Take your time... try different things and see what works best! I have this board for almost a year now... and I'm still tinkering with the settings.

[AlFoutzin]

Hello everybody!

First post in this forum!

So, I have a Intel E6550 overclocked at 2.8Ghz in stock cooling on an asus p5n-e sli. Here's my cpu-z validation: http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=526624

Vcore: 1.35V
NB Voltage: 1.393
Vcore offset: Auto

I have some questions:
1) Voltage issue:

IDLE:
In everest I get CPU Core: 1.360V
In cpu-z I get Core Voltage: 1.444V

FULL LOAD:
Everest: 1.296V
CPU-Z: 1.376V

Why is this happening??? Is this Vdroop effect or something else?

2)1.35V is a lot for 2.8GHz? I'm not planning to go up to 3GHz. I've been using the pc at 2.8GHz for more than 4 months and it is stable in ORTHOS, OCCT 3DMARK etc. Should I put it at 1.25V to achieve better temps?

Today after 4 months I had a POST problem and I had to put everything back to default..

Now I'm at 2.8Ghz 1.35V running ORTHOS, pretty stable!

Temps:
Idle 28oC
100% load 56oC



Thanks in advance!




Rest of my specs I have them in my signature

[dpawl31]

AlFoutzin, welcome to OCN!

You found the best resource for your board that there is.
The best resource for anything computers too!

As far as your OC, I would say if you are happy with 2.8Ghz, stay there.
Start backing the vcore off till it is unstable, then bump back up a bit and stress test. Once there and rock solid, you'll probably be happier with your temps
1.35v is not going to kill your chip though.

Go to USER CP, and edit system. There you can enter your system specs and then take them out of your signature. Much more organized too.

Welcome to OCN, enjoy!


ZIPPIT: Yup. Killed my P5N-E.
Actually, no idea what did it.
Whole PC sat for 6 months unplugged.
Fresh CMOS battery, and I get no video whatsoever. Tried multiple video cards, all options of removed drives, RAM, etc.
So, it's in process of receiving an RMA #.
One of the members of this thread actually offered me a dead board that is not RMA-able. So I am hoping to get that soon to replace my NB heatsink, because I bent it to get my Freezer7Pro to fit, not thinking I could just trim the fan shroud

I just bought a new motorcycle today BTW.
1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ650 inline 4. Freakin AWESOME.
Just thought I would throw that in there