Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe thread - Page 10

Blue078 · 11-25-2005, 06:16 PM

Well still useing the 502 shipping BIOS, and its Temps and Volts reporting are wacked!!

Board detects my x2-3800+ default voltage at 1.4, when it's for sure 1.35. I then measure at the MOSFET with a DMM and it's actually overvolting to 1.425 But the BIOS reading is 1.396

So I set FSB/VID to manual, to gain access to voltage control, set the voltage to 1.35 and reboot, DMM still reads about the same 1.415 volts BIOS stills says 1.396v.

Next stop set BIOS to 1.3v reboot, and DMM reads 1.415 BIOS reads 1.396. So I go for broke figuring a no POST would happen and set the BIOS to 1.2v reboot, DMM reads 1.415 BIOS reads 1.396

At this point I'm starting to think the 502 BIOS don't allow voltage changes, so I set BIOS to 1.425 and reboot, DMM reads 1.478v BIOS reads 1.412v

VDIMM haven't messed with much yet, but if you leave it to auto, the board sends 2.75v to the DIMM slot.

And like usual CPU temps are 10 to 12C off, BIOS shows hotter than temp probe.

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FB · 11-25-2005, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue078

Well still useing the 502 shipping BIOS, and its Temps and Volts reporting are wacked!!

Board detects my x2-3800+ default voltage at 1.4, when it's for sure 1.35. I then measure at the MOSFET with a DMM and it's actually overvolting to 1.425 But the BIOS reading is 1.396

So I set FSB/VID to manual, to gain access to voltage control, set the voltage to 1.35 and reboot, DMM still reads about the same 1.415 volts BIOS stills says 1.396v.

Next stop set BIOS to 1.3v reboot, and DMM reads 1.415 BIOS reads 1.396. So I go for broke figuring a no POST would happen and set the BIOS to 1.2v reboot, DMM reads 1.415 BIOS reads 1.396

At this point I'm starting to think the 502 BIOS don't allow voltage changes, so I set BIOS to 1.425 and reboot, DMM reads 1.478v BIOS reads 1.412v

VDIMM haven't messed with much yet, but if you leave it to auto, the board sends 2.75v to the DIMM slot.

And like usual CPU temps are 10 to 12C off, BIOS shows hotter than temp probe.

exact same here yesterday Blue. i am using 703 which was the shipping bios

can you take a pic of those read points?

Blue078 · 11-25-2005, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FB

exact same here yesterday Blue. i am using 703 which was the shipping bios

can you take a pic of those read points?

Yea but it'll be inthe morning, I'm recharging the batterys for my Digi cam.

I dont recomend doing it though. I have a special Pomona needle probe made to do things like this. The Vcore read point is in diffacult spot, and IMO dangrous to try with out special tools.

I sometimes have to pull the cover on car computers and measure voltages and frequencies while the car is runing, so I have the tools and am used to doing stuff like this.

FB · 11-25-2005, 07:04 PM

thats ok

i wont have a cpu until monday or tuesday

i am curious as to what you find out on the vcore issue. it is what i noticed as well.

Blue078 · 11-25-2005, 07:11 PM

FB is your SLI bridge made of regular PCB? Or is soft and flexable?

FB · 11-25-2005, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue078

FB is your SLI bridge made of regular PCB? Or is soft and flexable?

flexible, whats yours?

that vcore thing really bothers me, it would explain why the temps at stock speed were about 5C higher than the DFI board.so i guess what PCProbe is reporting in windows is pretty much correct?

Blue078 · 11-25-2005, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FB

flexible, whats yours?

that vcore thing really bothers me, it would explain why the temps at stock speed were about 5C higher than the DFI board.so i guess what PCProbe is reporting in windows is pretty much correct?

Flex

What probe reborts is the same as BIOS 1.39 which is a little low. The Digi Meter at the MOSFET it's reading 1.417 thats 0.021 off. Which is close enough for most people .

The part I dont like at all is not being able to get down to a true 1.35v. If chooseing 1.2 in the BIOS still gets 1.41 then Asus taken away controll from fine tuning. Will see if a newer BIOS fixes it before I make any judgment

FB · 11-25-2005, 07:46 PM

i am hoping for a new bios as well. I Have never seen an ASUS board with a bios of less than 1000

Blue078 · 11-25-2005, 08:07 PM

Yea I dont remember one either.

polonyc2 · 11-25-2005, 08:44 PM

another mostly positive review of the A8N32 board, with some criticisms thrown in...

http://www.trustedreviews.com/articl...d=58&page=4958

teeroy32 · 11-25-2005, 10:51 PM

Has anybody recieved this board from zipzoomfly yet?

FB · 11-25-2005, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by teeroy32

Has anybody recieved this board from zipzoomfly yet?

nope. bought mine from mwave on tuesday.

Bampson · 11-25-2005, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by teeroy32

Has anybody recieved this board from zipzoomfly yet?

No, and I'm starting to get a little miffed with them again.

I ordered from them on Tuesday, and was assured by someone that they had 24 in stock.

After no sign of shipping yet, I called again this morning and get a response that it should ship today due to the holiday. Still nothing.

I think I may just call and cancel this order on Monday.

FB · 11-26-2005, 12:02 AM

hmm, the 3800X2 i ordered today shipped from zzf, maybe they oversold the mobos?

Bampson · 11-26-2005, 07:38 AM

I agree. It seems they have a habit of doing this.

I tried to order a 2gb set of the 3500LL Pro Corsair memory a few weeks ago, and had a similar experience with them.

Turns it it was on backorder but they oversold and charged my card anyway.

Oh well, maybe this is just a sign to stick with the stable board I have now.

Sorry to get off topic...

(EDIT: Just checked my email and it seems I received confirmation of shipping at 1:30 am this morning. Who knew. Guess I'll get to play with this board afterall shortly. Looks like the upgrade bug has bit reared it's ugly head once again.

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11-25-2005, 06:16 PM	#136
Blue078 BB Stacker Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 2,391	Well still useing the 502 shipping BIOS, and its Temps and Volts reporting are wacked!! Board detects my x2-3800+ default voltage at 1.4, when it's for sure 1.35. I then measure at the MOSFET with a DMM and it's actually overvolting to 1.425 But the BIOS reading is 1.396 So I set FSB/VID to manual, to gain access to voltage control, set the voltage to 1.35 and reboot, DMM still reads about the same 1.415 volts BIOS stills says 1.396v. Next stop set BIOS to 1.3v reboot, and DMM reads 1.415 BIOS reads 1.396. So I go for broke figuring a no POST would happen and set the BIOS to 1.2v reboot, DMM reads 1.415 BIOS reads 1.396 At this point I'm starting to think the 502 BIOS don't allow voltage changes, so I set BIOS to 1.425 and reboot, DMM reads 1.478v BIOS reads 1.412v VDIMM haven't messed with much yet, but if you leave it to auto, the board sends 2.75v to the DIMM slot. And like usual CPU temps are 10 to 12C off, BIOS shows hotter than temp probe. __________________ DFI SLI-D r.AA0...BIOS 702-2...3700+...7800GTX...2x1g Ballistix..PCP&P 510SLI ...Creative XFi...Promedeia Ultra 5.1's...2005FPW...Cooling by Prometeia and Thermaltake
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11-25-2005, 07:04 PM	#139
FB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: in my mind and in your hearts Posts: 24,879	thats ok i wont have a cpu until monday or tuesday i am curious as to what you find out on the vcore issue. it is what i noticed as well. Last edited by FB; 11-25-2005 at 07:17 PM..
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11-25-2005, 07:11 PM	#140
Blue078 BB Stacker Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 2,391	FB is your SLI bridge made of regular PCB? Or is soft and flexable? __________________ DFI SLI-D r.AA0...BIOS 702-2...3700+...7800GTX...2x1g Ballistix..PCP&P 510SLI ...Creative XFi...Promedeia Ultra 5.1's...2005FPW...Cooling by Prometeia and Thermaltake
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11-25-2005, 07:46 PM	#143
FB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: in my mind and in your hearts Posts: 24,879	i am hoping for a new bios as well. I Have never seen an ASUS board with a bios of less than 1000
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11-25-2005, 08:07 PM	#144
Blue078 BB Stacker Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 2,391	Yea I dont remember one either. __________________ DFI SLI-D r.AA0...BIOS 702-2...3700+...7800GTX...2x1g Ballistix..PCP&P 510SLI ...Creative XFi...Promedeia Ultra 5.1's...2005FPW...Cooling by Prometeia and Thermaltake
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11-25-2005, 08:44 PM	#145
polonyc2 Banned? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 8,196	another mostly positive review of the A8N32 board, with some criticisms thrown in... http://www.trustedreviews.com/articl...d=58&page=4958 __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** XFX GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216 896MB Intel E8400 * Noctua NH-U12P G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB WD6401AALS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX850W AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Sony Optiarc AD-7240S-0B * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP2 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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11-25-2005, 10:51 PM	#146
teeroy32 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge La. Posts: 36	Has anybody recieved this board from zipzoomfly yet?
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11-26-2005, 12:02 AM	#149
FB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: in my mind and in your hearts Posts: 24,879	hmm, the 3800X2 i ordered today shipped from zzf, maybe they oversold the mobos?
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11-26-2005, 07:38 AM	#150
Bampson the lurker Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 137	I agree. It seems they have a habit of doing this. I tried to order a 2gb set of the 3500LL Pro Corsair memory a few weeks ago, and had a similar experience with them. Turns it it was on backorder but they oversold and charged my card anyway. Oh well, maybe this is just a sign to stick with the stable board I have now. Sorry to get off topic... (EDIT: Just checked my email and it seems I received confirmation of shipping at 1:30 am this morning. Who knew. Guess I'll get to play with this board afterall shortly. Looks like the upgrade bug has bit reared it's ugly head once again. ) __________________ Asus A8N32-SLI AMD Athlon FX-55 Corsair 2x1024MB 3500LL Pro EVGA GTX260 Core 216 Soundblaster X-Fi Maxtor DiamondMax 10 250GB (16MB) SATA Corsair TX650W
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