Tried bios 1605 using Q9550, G.Skill 8500.
OC result is even worse. It cannot post 425 FSB which I can do with 0402. I am stucked at 410 FSB. I did not try between 410 and 425 since it is pissing me off already. It takes >3 on/off cycles and totally powering off the power supply before I...
Same problem here. I cannot go to post beyond 432 FSB. Bummer!
I have the Q9550 E0 running cool at 24C but this mobo does not cooperate.
Need new BIOS fix!
Lagoom.com have it. I got one yesterday.
When you order online, make sure to say you want the sSPEC:SLB8V. Cost $326 a little higher than Fry's or Microcenter but lower than Tankguys. It's worth the money for having the confidence you'll get an E0.
If you are in the Bay Area, you can...