http://www.abxzone.com/forums/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:11 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.abxzone.com/forums/images/element/misc/rss.jpg http://www.abxzone.com/forums/ http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/asus-p6td-deluxe-build-slow-wakeup-119651.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:35:14 GMT When I initially built my ASUS P6TD Deluxe/ i7-950 based system I inadvertently configured the hard drives as IDE. I let it ride knowing I was going to do a clean install as soon as my Windows 7 Ultimate 64 arrived.

Wakeup times from the IDE configured hard drives was acceptably quick.

When I received the W7 upgrade I performed a clean install, set the drives as RAID, and built a RAID 1 array out of two ea. WD RE 1TB drives. The boot drive is not RAID and is still on the WD VelociRaptor 300GB as before. I also have a single WD 1T black I use as a scratch disk and non-critical archiving.

The wakeup time is now notably longer and I'm hoping there is a way to shorten it.

By slow to wake up, the log-in screen takes a little longer to show up after clicking the mouse or similar, entering my password and seeing the windows desktop isn’t noticeably slower, but opening applications takes longer, even Explorer and especially Outlook.

Any advice or suggested trouble shooting steps to point me to? I’m hoping the answer isn’t, RAID configured systems just take longer so deal with it.

Thanks in advance. ]]> Intel cameraman http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/asus-p6td-deluxe-build-slow-wakeup-119651.html http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/socket-burn-better-go-s1366-vs-119631.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:26:47 GMT Well, researching motherboards lately I'm running into reviews where the reviews or community member have had problems with Foxconn LGA 1156 socket contacts burning up and ruining motherboards and CPUs. Of course, 90% of the S1156 boards use Foxconn sockets! Some recent high end boards from Gigabyte (LOTOS sockets) and EVGA (TOYO sockets) - but some of these boards are really expensive ($350 :eek2:).

In light of these teething problems for LGA 1156 boards - I'm wondering if I'd just be better of with a tried and true LGA 1366 board (like Asus' P6T v2). It will still cost me more this way, but at least I'd have peace of mind.

Comments and suggestions welcome!
Thx!
-xj ]]> Intel XJ. http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/socket-burn-better-go-s1366-vs-119631.html http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/asus-p7p55d-evo-p7p55-ws-119626.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:36:29 GMT I need to build a new system (damaged my old mobo :wedgie:).
I'm planning on on going with an i5 750 Lynnfield CPU. Both of these boards look light years ahead of anything I've ever owned. I'm going with a P55 board for SLI (yes, I'm a nVidiot). I'll be going with high end air-cooled and looking for a moderate overclock (probably 3.2Ghz).

P7P55D EVO
P7P55 WS

Anyone have any positive or negative feedback on these boards?

TIA!
-XJ ]]> Intel XJ. http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/asus-p7p55d-evo-p7p55-ws-119626.html http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/e6600-cpu-dead-119610.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:01:20 GMT OK Guys, I'm stumped. Please help.
I had the Asus P5B-D system in my sig dis-assembled and in boxes until recently when I got a new case and PSU (Antec Tri-Power 450) to put it all in. I planned to use it as my spare system for testing. Everything worked fine before dis-assembly. I assemble it and powered it up. It seemed fine, I entered BIOS setup to make some adjustments and while I was in there, the monitor went blank (no signal) and the GPU fan went to max.
I restarted it and got the same thing. GPU fan at max, no signal to monitor, and no beeps.
I tried swapping vid card, same thing.
I tried swapping RAM, same thing.
So, I figured it had to be either the motherboard or CPU.
I don't have a spare CPU, but I have a spare motherboard (GA-EP45-UD3P), so I swapped it. SAME THING! But, this time I noticed that when I powered it up, the CPU fan bumped slightly just as the power turned on, but it doesn't spin.
All the other fans spin (GPU fan at max), no signal to monitor and no beeps.
Bad CPU? :wall: ]]> Intel PeterT http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/e6600-cpu-dead-119610.html http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/need-help-configure-new-p55-board-119578.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:58:28 GMT Folks,

I put together a new system with a i7-860 and a Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2. Also got 8GB of DD3-1333.

I've been out of the loop for while so I no longer know how to configure the system. Currently running with all default settings (auto) in the BIOS. When I made my last system 3/4 years ago we used to configure RAM to run 1:1 with the processor's FSB. It seems things are a bit more complicated now.

I do not want to overclock the system. I bought DDR-1333 cause that was the cheapest DDR3 I could find.

What is the FSB of this processor? At what speed should I run the RAM? This board seems to be running the RAM at 1066 MHz as opposed to 1333. Would I benefit from running it at 1333?

Also, I am wondering if anyone has run into a guide into how to configure BIOS settings for this board.

Thanks ]]> Intel BigCat http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/need-help-configure-new-p55-board-119578.html http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/intel-desktop-board-dx58so-intel-chipset-119553.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:16:22 GMT Hi Friends: Yesterday, I installed my new computer and it has the following: - Intel DX58SO Extreme Series X58 - Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz - Corsair TR3X6G1600C8D Dominator 6 GB - EVGA 02G-P3-1185-AR GeForce GTX285 - Western Digital 300GB Sata HDD 10K RPM - WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 - WDC WD500KS - Samsung CD/DVD Super WriteMaster - Corsair CMPSU-850TX 850-Watt - Cooler Master HAF 932 - OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bits but I would like to ask you if I need to install the new *Intel® Chipset Device Software for Intel® Desktop Boards 9.1.1.1020*...what are the advantages and disadvantages?....Can you help me please? Thanks TecMan Hi Friends:

Yesterday, I installed my new computer and it has the following:

- Intel DX58SO Extreme Series X58
- Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz
- Corsair TR3X6G1600C8D Dominator 6 GB
- EVGA 02G-P3-1185-AR GeForce GTX285
- Western Digital 300GB Sata HDD 10K RPM
- WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0
- WDC WD500KS
- Samsung CD/DVD Super WriteMaster
- Corsair CMPSU-850TX 850-Watt
- Cooler Master HAF 932
- OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bits

but I would like to ask you if I need to install the new Intel® Chipset Device Software for Intel® Desktop Boards 9.1.1.1020...what are the advantages and disadvantages?....Can you help me please?


Thanks

TecMan ]]> Intel Tec http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/intel-desktop-board-dx58so-intel-chipset-119553.html http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/asus-tech-support-phone-number-usa-119542.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:08:30 GMT Hi Does anyone know or know where ASUS tech support phone number is hiding? Thanks NBK Hi

Does anyone know or know where ASUS tech support phone number is hiding?

Thanks
NBK ]]> Intel NBK http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/asus-tech-support-phone-number-usa-119542.html http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/foxconn-s-lga1156-socket-oc-d-119531.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:37:23 GMT Every once in a while, One comes upon an article that hits ya right there.
The following is one such article by Rajinder Gill published on Anandtech.

P55 Extreme Overclockers check your sockets
AnandTech: P55 Extreme Overclockers: Check your sockets!

Briefly it states that a Lynnfield solution(LGA1156) with it's reduced pin count is less equipped to handle the increased current demands imposed by "extreme" overclocking scenarios than it's Bloomfield(LGA1366) counterpart.

"we have damaged every motherboard in our possession for the P55 overclocking (extreme) shootout as well as two very expensive i7/870 processors."

The article has merit, in that it identifies a potential weakness with some of these boards. However the tone of the article seems to point fingers of blame where they shouldn't. Namely an innocent manufacturer, Foxconn, its client MB manufacturers, and Intel itself.

"Foxconn's been able to fill the void in the market with what we believe to be a lower quality alternative"

The article implies that Foxconn's socket seems to be inferior to those produced by other vendors. In evidence, Mr. Gill sites the failure of his limited sample of overclocked motherboards bearing the Foxconn socket and he presents pictures of processors extracted from Foxconn sockets which show some pads without contact dimples.

Please note that little to no evidence of failure has been presented to date of Foxconn sockets that have been run within specifications.

Next the article seems to imply that motherboard manufacturers have something to account for when they utilize these fully functional sockets:

"(we) will provide an update once all of the motherboard manufacturers affected have had a chance to properly respond."

Examine closely his disparaging statement towards Intel's new product line:

"At first glance, one might be inclined to think LGA-1156 based processors are intolerant of high-end overclocking, almost as if by design. This is correct to some extent;"

Specifications are set based on the properties of the materials employed. It is up to the manufacturer to identify these and set these down on paper. Overclocking is a deliberate disregard for existing specifications. It is the overclocker who is intolerant, not the design. If the limits of a product are identified and specified correctly, exceeding those limits would probably cause undesired results.

By pointing fingers at Foxconn, motherboard manufacturers, and Intel, Mr. Gill is breaking the cardinal rule of overclocking.... Assume full responsibility for your own actions!

"These problems are the cause of a single component and are repeatable."

No Mr. Gill, these problems are NOT the cause of a single COMPONENT, but rather that of a single ACTION, overclocking. However, you are correct when you state they are repeatable, errors often are.

A lot of people will follow in your footsteps and try to get something for next to nothing. They too will overclock their boards. Maybe not to the extreme, but some. And in doing so, they will ignore the advice of some very learned men/women. People with the proper machinery to analyze the circuits and who really DO KNOW how far these can be safely pushed.

Some of these overclocks will fail. However, the average consumer doesn't get their boards and processors free for evaluation purposes like you. They pay hundreds of dollars. If they fail prematurely due to an ill conceived overclock, will they RMA them back to the vendor? Probably, if it is still under warranty. The vendor, looking to keep a customer satisfied often will accept the board. However the costs will ultimately be passed on and borne by the consumer.

Some consumers worry that a boards overclocking performance is indicative of its longevity. Well maybe. However I am really dismayed when I find owners express a desire to return a fully functional board based on your findings.

Along a similar note:
I got this Freezer. The specs say that if I want to keep ice, that I have to run it no warmer than 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Well I wanted to test it out just to see how good it was. So I decided to run it at 50F. You know what? The ice melted inside of 15 minutes!
It didn't matter whether the ice came from tap water or bottled, the bathroom sink or the kitchen. It melted! This problem was repeatable! I can produce pictures if you wish.
Just to be sure it wasn't something I was doing, I went to the store and got some block ice. While that lasted a bit longer, it too melted.

Now I'm wondering...if I can't keep ice for 15 minutes at 50F, how will I ever be able to keep it for weeks at 20F? Maybe I should return the freezer. ]]> Intel GWillakers http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/foxconn-s-lga1156-socket-oc-d-119531.html http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/asus-p7p55d-115559.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:21:27 GMT Any comments on this board? I have it in hand now and will configure it with an i7860, and 8G 1333 RAM. This was unplanned so I am scurrying around the net concerning this board. All I read is good. Will build with my new 5850 and other existing periphs. Waiting for W7 retail to arrive. TIA Jim Any comments on this board? I have it in hand now and will configure it with an i7860, and 8G 1333 RAM. This was unplanned so I am scurrying around the net concerning this board. All I read is good.

Will build with my new 5850 and other existing periphs. Waiting for W7 retail to arrive.

TIA

Jim ]]> Intel JimTram http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/asus-p7p55d-115559.html http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/wondering-asking-info-115545.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:12:28 GMT SB > WG > WB]]> My shop has the new P55 on their site
They look very cheap.. and have SLI also nice
Well Im still running DP45SG but incase if I wanna decide down the road..

What he got is DP55 KG, SB, WB and WG
Any info on these?
And in order of price: KG > SB > WG > WB ]]> Intel WolfSoul http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f143/wondering-asking-info-115545.html