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    P7P55D-E Pro and TurboMode problem

    The first thing you need to do is upgrade to the newest BIOS. ASUS lists the changes for its 1602 BIOS: "P7P55D-E PRO 1602 BIOS 1. Improve memory compatibility 2. Improve system stability 3. Update CPU Level up function 4. Update Marvell Option ROM 5. Support new CPUs. Please refer to our...
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    Xeon in LGA2011 MB?

    I've just begun saving some money for a LGA2011 processor. It seems the 3930K is the most attractive with Unlocked 6 Cores. Now comes a wrinkle... What about the line of LGA2011 XEON Processors? I see them listed (All prices CDN)... (A) Xeon E5 2650 8 Core 2.0GHZ 20MB 8.0 GT/S 95W...
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    Intel Ivy Bridge Processor IPC and Overclocking @ [H]

    Thanks for a well done write up. Well tempered with conservative testing and coments. Love the conclusions... A good processor for the everyday desktop user... not quite so exciting for the OC'er. Thanks again Kyle
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    Did I damage my mobo?

    :( The USB jacks on the MB all have a metalic sheild that goes all the way around the connection for the nine pins for signal and +5Volts. It's designed to provide sheilding to prevent electrical noise to other devices, whether they be onboard the computer or any other device such as a nearby...
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    Strange PCIe Configuration on Server Mobo. Help me identify what it is?

    MYSTERY SOLVED? I don't have info on the EXACT setup you have, but ASUS sold a card they called a PIKE controller. It was a single plug-in card that spanned both board connectors and was used for SAS RAID arrays. Have a look at this older ASUS server mboard...
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    Corsair "Barebones" Christmas Giveaway!

    Just recently went with Corsair Memory... Best yet!
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    Project SCORPIO!

    Absolute OH MY (enter deity of choice here)! Whole lot of Eyepoping Wow! Looking forward to seeing the finished project.
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    Four Weeks of Galaxy Give-Aways!

    Need a replacement for my XFX 4770!:o :)Pick Me! Pick Me!;)
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    HDD SATA Power connector goes up in smoke!

    There was "some" extra resistance (be it dust, dirt, oily connection on HD) on one or more, but not necessarily all three of the 12V connections. If you are still using the same power connector to your HD, it is still working because all 3 of the 12V connections did not fail. Also if stil...
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    HDD SATA Power connector goes up in smoke!

    Most likely, you had a contact or two that was not "clean" resulting in an action similar to a resistor burning on a PC Board. Have a look at this url for info on what voltage is supplied on the SATA PWR connector. http://pinouts.ru/Power/sata-power_pinout.shtml I believe your photo shows...
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