THE Asus P5E X38 Thread

[ericeod]

Originally Posted by bfgDennis

CPU Voltage [1.43125v]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
North Bridge Voltage [1.61v]
DRAM Voltage [2.16v]
FSB Termination Voltage [1.54v]
South Bridge Voltage [Auto]
Loadline Calibration [Enabled]
CPU GTL Reference [0.63x]
North Bridge GTL Reference [0.67x]
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [DDR2_REF]
SB 1.5V Voltage [Auto]

Those voltages should work. I would check out Binormalkilla's post and see what his settings are.

[CL3P20]

anyone done any latency tests on the straps yet, to determine if there are any 'weak' FSB ranges?

[aleiro]

any one know if the thermal compound is any good under the NB SB heatsink? When I had a p5n-e i remounted the NB with antec silver and it dropped by 4-5c, just curious if i can get the same results. Current idle temp for the MB is 31c. I just dont want to rip apart my comp right now for no reason i am starting to hate taking it all apart and putting it all back together.

[Ravin]

Originally Posted by aleiro

any one know if the thermal compound is any good under the NB SB heatsink? When I had a p5n-e i remounted the NB with antec silver and it dropped by 4-5c, just curious if i can get the same results. Current idle temp for the MB is 31c. I just dont want to rip apart my comp right now for no reason i am starting to hate taking it all apart and putting it all back together.

The stock TIM on the Maximus is a bit better than on the P5N-E, but not as good as AS5 or Shin-Eitzu. Word of warning, the Maximus TIM is epoxy based, so it is pretty well stuck on the board. One guy pulled his X38 chip right off the board.

Also note, the heat sink is 2-piece. The top (NB/SB) is what's epoxied on. The bottom (VRMs) uses a non-conductive TIM tape pad. If you replace the TIM on the VRMs I suggest using non-conductive (Ceramique or Diamond) products- AS5 is conductive, and could short our VRM leads if it ends up somewhere unintended.

See my overhaul log for pics of the process and tips.

Originally Posted by CL3P20

anyone done any latency tests on the straps yet, to determine if there are any 'weak' FSB ranges?

The latencies are dependent on both your FSB and your DDR divider. Each strap will have different latencies for each combination of FSB-DDR ratio.

[Bitemarks and bloodstains]

Originally Posted by Ravin

Word of warning, the Maximus TIM is epoxy based, so it is pretty well stuck on the board. One guy pulled his X38 chip right off the board.

why couldnt i have known this at the weekend as i have done the same il get pics up soon as

[Ravin]

Originally Posted by Bitemarks and bloodstains

why couldnt i have known this at the weekend as i have done the same il get pics up soon as

To top it off, I'm pretty sure that heat cures the epoxy, so if you have run your board it may be pretty difficult to remove. I did the teardown before first boot and it was still stuck on fairly well. I used gentle pressure with a flathead screwdriver with the DIMM slot as my fulcrum to wiggle/pry the HS off (be careful not to damage the DIMM or PCB!!!!!!).

Some posters have reported easier removal by using cold (put the board in the freezer) or heat (hair dryer)- both of which could potentially damage the board.

[Bitemarks and bloodstains]

Originally Posted by Ravin

To top it off, I'm pretty sure that heat cures the epoxy, so if you have run your board it may be pretty difficult to remove. I did the teardown before first boot and it was still stuck on fairly well. I used gentle pressure with a flathead screwdriver with the DIMM slot as my fulcrum to wiggle/pry the HS off (be careful not to damage the DIMM or PCB!!!!!!).

Some posters have reported easier removal by using cold (put the board in the freezer) or heat (hair dryer)- both of which could potentially damage the board.

my board is dead now as i have fully ripped the X38 off the PCB but bnot to worry i have a DFI P35 Dark on its way

[ericeod]

It looks like I am finally getting a break from college (currently attend class 6 days a week) with this upcoming Spring break, so I will be able to do some testing this next week.

I decided to try out the new 2x2Gb Ballistix DDR2 800 Cas4 set. I will be comparing them to the $9 cheaper G.Skill DDR2 1000 Cas5 set I am currently running.



VS

[Ravin]

Originally Posted by Bitemarks and bloodstains

my board is dead now as i have fully ripped the X38 off the PCB but bnot to worry i have a DFI P35 Dark on its way

Something inside me just died....

The other guy who ripped his NB off the board used crazy glue and RMA to fix his board.

Originally Posted by ericeod

It looks like I am finally getting a break from college (currently attend class 6 days a week) with this upcoming Spring break, so I will be able to do some testing this next week.

I decided to try out the new 2x2Gb

You are going to like those Crucials my friend, yes indeed.

[Bitemarks and bloodstains]

Originally Posted by Ravin

Something inside me just died....

The other guy who ripped his NB off the board used crazy glue and RMA to fix his board.


You are going to like those Crucials my friend, yes indeed.

I could try that but im sure how far il get as all the copper for the traces is hanging out as well but i may give it a go.