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System Name | ಠ_ಠ SERIOUS BOX ಠ_ಠ |
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Processor | C2D e7200 @ 3.2Ghz |
Motherboard | Asus P5Q-Pro |
Cooling | Intel stock cooling |
Memory | 2x2Gb Exceleram(1066mhz, 1.8V) |
Video Card(s) | Sapphire 4850 512mb |
Storage | SATA2 WD Caviar Blue 500gb |
Display(s) | Asus VW222U (22") |
Case | generic case |
Audio Device(s) | on-board |
Power Supply | Corsair TX-650W |
Software | Windows 7 64 |
Hello all.
I've been a visitor in this forum for some time, but unfortunately what made me register is a problem I'm having. For that, I apologize. I hope this is a good place to put the thread...
So, let me try to explain it as well as I can:
My computer is having a problem that prevents it from rebooting successfully.
Ever since I overclocked my cpu and changed some voltages in the bios to get it stable(vcore, pll,vtt, nb-all within safe values) I can use it as long as I'd like, but if I restart it I get only a black screen. The machine will still be on, the fans are spinning, but nothing shows on screen. I have to turn it off, disconnect the power cable and reset the cmos. Then, I turn it on and it will boot ok.
From what I've read in several places this is somewhat usual among those who have the p5q series. I tested almost all the settings inside the bios to find out which one is causing the problem and I am almost sure it is the "fsb termination voltage" option. If I set it to anything other than "auto", I won't be able to restart the pc. I have already reset the bios by removing the motherboard battery and resetting its options, and that didn't work. Am I missing something? Is it possible that a recent bios revision might help correct the problem, since I have a very old version?( mine is 0703, the most recent is 2100 something...)
I am a little concerned of touching the bios because something may go wrong, and then it'll be a PITA to RMA it.
I've also thought of leaving that particular setting in "auto", but after reading that the whole P5Q series overvolts like crazy, it leaves me a little bit uncomfortable. I really don't wanna fry my Wolfie
Check this out for reference. So, I want to overclock it a little bit, but in doing so the "auto" voltages MAY be all over the place. But if I set the values manually, the system gets unstable...
Oh, one more thing: I tried mailing Asus Support, and they've been as helpful as a kick in the teeth. Oh well
Thanks for the help.
I've been a visitor in this forum for some time, but unfortunately what made me register is a problem I'm having. For that, I apologize. I hope this is a good place to put the thread...
So, let me try to explain it as well as I can:
My computer is having a problem that prevents it from rebooting successfully.
Ever since I overclocked my cpu and changed some voltages in the bios to get it stable(vcore, pll,vtt, nb-all within safe values) I can use it as long as I'd like, but if I restart it I get only a black screen. The machine will still be on, the fans are spinning, but nothing shows on screen. I have to turn it off, disconnect the power cable and reset the cmos. Then, I turn it on and it will boot ok.
From what I've read in several places this is somewhat usual among those who have the p5q series. I tested almost all the settings inside the bios to find out which one is causing the problem and I am almost sure it is the "fsb termination voltage" option. If I set it to anything other than "auto", I won't be able to restart the pc. I have already reset the bios by removing the motherboard battery and resetting its options, and that didn't work. Am I missing something? Is it possible that a recent bios revision might help correct the problem, since I have a very old version?( mine is 0703, the most recent is 2100 something...)
I am a little concerned of touching the bios because something may go wrong, and then it'll be a PITA to RMA it.
I've also thought of leaving that particular setting in "auto", but after reading that the whole P5Q series overvolts like crazy, it leaves me a little bit uncomfortable. I really don't wanna fry my Wolfie
Check this out for reference. So, I want to overclock it a little bit, but in doing so the "auto" voltages MAY be all over the place. But if I set the values manually, the system gets unstable...
Oh, one more thing: I tried mailing Asus Support, and they've been as helpful as a kick in the teeth. Oh well
Thanks for the help.