Need: Intel 775 CPU for BIOS flash

[NBK]

Hi polonyc2,

My Maximus Formula shipped with 0602 BIOS. I put the 0907 update on a CD-R. I started the machine and pressed alt-F2 which brought up ez-update. I am up and running for now...

HTH
NBK

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by NBK

Hi polonyc2,

My Maximus Formula shipped with 0602 BIOS. I put the 0907 update on a CD-R. I started the machine and pressed atl-F2 which brought up ez-update. I am up and running for now...

good news!!...lets see some benchmarks!

I'll be getting all my parts today and should start my build tonight...I'll be borrowing my co-worker's Q6600 CPU so either way I'm confident I can get my board flashed

[NBK]

Originally Posted by polonyc2

good news!!...lets see some benchmarks!

I'll be getting all my parts today and should start my build tonight...I'll be borrowing my co-worker's Q6600 CPU so either way I'm confident I can get my board flashed

Sorry polonyc2,

I cannot do any benchmarks until my RMA'd RAM returns. I was experiencing random freezing at the POST screen and totally blank screens...

NBK

[NBK]

Hey polonyc2,

How did your build go?

NBK

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by NBK

Hey polonyc2,

How did your build go?

NBK

Hi NBK:

the build went fine for the most part...I borrowed a co-worker's Q6600 CPU so I flashed the board to 0907 using a flash drive + EZ Flash...my E8400 was recognized right away...the board is really nice and has the potential to be an excellent performer after a few more BIOS updates

been benchmarking my rig all weekend and everything is 100% stable

did you get your RMA'd memory back yet?...did it fix the issues you were having?...how did you know it was the memory---Memtest?

[NBK]

Originally Posted by polonyc2

Hi NBK:

the build went fine for the most part...I borrowed a co-worker's Q6600 CPU so I flashed the board to 0907 using a flash drive + EZ Flash...my E8400 was recognized right away...the board is really nice and has the potential to be an excellent performer after a few more BIOS updates

been benchmarking my rig all weekend and everything is 100% stable

did you get your RMA'd memory back yet?...did it fix the issues you were having?...how did you know it was the memory---Memtest?

Hi polonyc2,

I will not see that RMA'd memory until at least next week.

The screen would freeze during POST during the memory check and the ASUS LCD would display COUNTMEM. I swapped out sticks to no avail.



NBK

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by NBK

Hi polonyc2,

I will not see that RMA'd memory until at least next week.

The screen would freeze during POST during the memory check and the ASUS LCD would display COUNTMEM. I swapped out sticks to no avail

I had a problem during my build as well but luckily was able to sort everything out...it's frustrating when you finally start to put all the new hardware together only to find that something is not working...figuring out which of the many pieces of hardware might be defective is a pain but then again when you do finally figure it out it is kinda fun too

new system build

I did not install that external LCD poster because it didn't really give any useful information that wasn't already shown on the monitor during boot up/POST...they should have made it possible to view BIOS temps or fan speeds through that LCD display then I might have tried it out

[NBK]

Originally Posted by polonyc2

I had a problem during my build as well but luckily was able to sort everything out...it's frustrating when you finally start to put all the new hardware together only to find that something is not working...figuring out which of the many pieces of hardware might be defective is a pain but then again when you do finally figure it out it is kinda fun too

new system build

I did not install that external LCD poster because it didn't really give any useful information that wasn't already shown on the monitor during boot up/POST...they should have made it possible to view BIOS temps or fan speeds through that LCD display then I might have tried it out

polonyc2,

How is your Gskill RAM working? If my RMA'd Geil Esoteria fails me agian, i might try it...

NBK

[VSEKH]

Originally Posted by NBK

polonyc2,

How is your Gskill RAM working? If my RMA'd Geil Esoteria fails me agian, i might try it...

NBK

You might have to set the memory timings manually and raise the memory voltage within the bios to make your system stable with this memory.

[NBK]

Originally Posted by VSEKH

You might have to set the memory timings manually and raise the memory voltage within the bios to make your system stable with this memory.

Hi VSEKH,

I tried all of that with a Geil tech to no avail.

Thanks,
NBK

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by NBK

polonyc2,

How is your Gskill RAM working? If my RMA'd Geil Esoteria fails me agian, i might try it...

NBK

the G.Skill memory is running flawlessly...first time buying G.Skill and I'm glad I did...passed Memtest with no errors...great price for 4 GB ($94), the blue color looks really sexy as well...even the box it came in was nice

G.Skill= highly recommended

[VSEKH]

Originally Posted by polonyc2

the G.Skill memory is running flawlessly...first time buying G.Skill and I'm glad I did...passed Memtest with no errors...great price for 4 GB ($94), the blue color looks really sexy as well...even the box it came in was nice

G.Skill= highly recommended

I also recommend G.Skill memory. I have 4GB of DDR2-1000 memory installed in my Maximus system with no issues running at 1000 speed.

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by NBK

Sorry polonyc2,

I cannot do any benchmarks until my RMA'd RAM returns. I was experiencing random freezing at the POST screen and totally blank screens...

how's the new memory working out?

[NBK]

Originally Posted by polonyc2

how's the new memory working out?

THe RAM has not arrived yet!!!!

Thanks
NBK