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Hi,
Im experiencing a host of problems with my Asus P5B-E and i would like to know if its just that mine is broken.
(I have updated to the newest BIOS)
1. When i set vCore to a certain value the actual value produced will be ~ -0.1V compared to what was expected(and no its not vdroop, its also while idle).
2. With the new BIOS if i set 'Standard' or 'Auto' in the jumper free configuration i boot up at 1.52V vcore(both BIOS and Speefan agree on this)! (With the old BIOS i booted up at ~1.25 because of 1). This is only fixed if i start the "AI Gear" program and adjust it back and forth, at which time it will set me up with 1.28V at full speed.
[UPDATE: Reloading defaults didnt help so i reflashed the BIOS, which brought me back, but now im again getting 1.13 - 1.28V at 2.4Ghz on 'Standard'! ]
3. When entering the 'hardware monitor' in the BIOS, the BIOS will sometimes get stuck. Other times it just takes a minute to enter the menu and yet other times it will go there after a few seconds.
4. It reads the RAM SPD incorrectly, my RAM is supposed to run 5-5-5-18@400Mhz(according to CPU-Z and its associated specs), but is set to run 5-6-6-18@400Mhz(and below).
5. Any attempt to set manual memory timings (no matter how relaxed) results in failure to boot.
Further there are some annoyances:
1. AI Gear doesnt work when overclocked and no other programs can adjust CPU voltage dynamically, so when overclocked you are forced to run at full vcore even when the PC is idle and at x6 multiplier.
2. The (sole) IDE connector is badly placed so that an extra long IDE cable is needed (at least in my tower case).
3. There are no screw holes near the edge of the board in vicinity of the IDE connector, so the board is in danger of breaking when you insert the IDE connector unless you support it from behind with a hand etc.
I would certainly appreciate some help, or at least information of what the hell is going on. Im considering just returning the mobo, but its such a hassle....
Im experiencing a host of problems with my Asus P5B-E and i would like to know if its just that mine is broken.
(I have updated to the newest BIOS)
1. When i set vCore to a certain value the actual value produced will be ~ -0.1V compared to what was expected(and no its not vdroop, its also while idle).
2. With the new BIOS if i set 'Standard' or 'Auto' in the jumper free configuration i boot up at 1.52V vcore(both BIOS and Speefan agree on this)! (With the old BIOS i booted up at ~1.25 because of 1). This is only fixed if i start the "AI Gear" program and adjust it back and forth, at which time it will set me up with 1.28V at full speed.
[UPDATE: Reloading defaults didnt help so i reflashed the BIOS, which brought me back, but now im again getting 1.13 - 1.28V at 2.4Ghz on 'Standard'! ]
3. When entering the 'hardware monitor' in the BIOS, the BIOS will sometimes get stuck. Other times it just takes a minute to enter the menu and yet other times it will go there after a few seconds.
4. It reads the RAM SPD incorrectly, my RAM is supposed to run 5-5-5-18@400Mhz(according to CPU-Z and its associated specs), but is set to run 5-6-6-18@400Mhz(and below).
5. Any attempt to set manual memory timings (no matter how relaxed) results in failure to boot.
Further there are some annoyances:
1. AI Gear doesnt work when overclocked and no other programs can adjust CPU voltage dynamically, so when overclocked you are forced to run at full vcore even when the PC is idle and at x6 multiplier.
2. The (sole) IDE connector is badly placed so that an extra long IDE cable is needed (at least in my tower case).
3. There are no screw holes near the edge of the board in vicinity of the IDE connector, so the board is in danger of breaking when you insert the IDE connector unless you support it from behind with a hand etc.
I would certainly appreciate some help, or at least information of what the hell is going on. Im considering just returning the mobo, but its such a hassle....