Asus A8R-MVP Discussion

P@N · Mar 30, 2006, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fryspeak

I thought the EZ_PLUG was to be used only if your power supply was a 20 pin and not 24 pin when using Crossfire.

I've never had any issues with the USB 2.0 and I'm using all of them. But then again, since I installed the board the EZ_plug was always connected ... (I'm not using crossfire, just a 6800GS and have a 24 pin ATX connector)

Ro0t3d · Mar 30, 2006, 02:29 PM

Good point P@N..like me...i have EZ_Plug connect from the begining

One more thing to look after

Order 66 · Mar 30, 2006, 02:44 PM

I read that EZ_PLUG was for Crossfire only. They need to fix their manual, I mean, It's always good to know these things before the computer starts freezing on you...

Ro0t3d · Mar 30, 2006, 08:40 PM

well mate...u r right...its only for CrossFire but looks like it helps to stablize some how!

im sure we found more isues that Asus ever dreamed of

csimon · Mar 31, 2006, 02:46 AM

What's your take on the Asus response Veridian3?

Nightowl225 · Apr 1, 2006, 06:32 AM

Here's a couple of other things that need to be fixed that I have been expierencing with this board.

Number 1: When Legacy USB support is enabled within a couple of hours I will have a total system lockup. Only work around I found for me with this, was to disable USB Legacy support.
Number 2: Sound when gaming or when listening to music either using my X-Fi Extreme Music card or if I use the onboard ADI 1986 5.1 High Def Audio codec, sounds/music will skip and stutter, usually happens within 2 to 3 hours.

Problem number two was so bad with Catalyst 6.1 and 6.2, that I had the squeal of death until Catalyst 6.3 came along.

I'm to the point, where if these problems aren't fixed and soon, I may order me the ECS KA1 MVP Motherboard, which doesn't use none of this ULI chipset stuff, as it uses the Radeon XPress 200 chip, and the ATI SB450 southbridge.

Iroth · Apr 1, 2006, 07:31 AM

Thanks for posting that EZ-Plug suggestion about the USB 2.0. That's about the only problem I've run into with this board so far, other than the audio not working (I had a 7.1 sound card laying around anyway - no big deal.) and the manual had the pins wrong for the power set up. That was fun, getting my first build together and pushing the power button and watching nothing happen. It was anti-climatic at best. But the USB is working fine now, so thanks again.

I'd heard people having nothing but problems with this board after I'd ordered it. It's nice that there are actually people working on solutions and helping others out rather than just complaining like it's going to make anything better.

grog · Apr 1, 2006, 10:41 AM

Greg's notes on the ASUS A8R-MVP Motherboard.
BIOS is 0309 as shipped.

Ethernet Dropped Connection Problem and Solution

There are a number of users who have reported dropped connections with the onboard Ethernet. This appears to be a driver issue.

Although the driver on ASUS and Microsofts site are newer than the ASUS released CD they still have issue.

The latest driver "version 8.49.2.3" from Marvell does appear to fix the dropped connection issue.

Marvell Yukon Ethernet Controller driver version 8.49.2.3.

http://www.marvell.com/drivers/drive...?dId=116&pId=3

File Name: yk51x86_v84923.zip
Date: January 20, 2006
Size: 177 kilobytes
Estimated
Download Time: 00:00:03 on Dial-up (53.3 kbps)
00:00:00 on DSL/Cable (768 kbps)
00:00:00 on T1 (1.5 mbps)
Description: Yukon GigE Windows XP Driver

The included file "yk51x86.txt" has information on how to install the driver.

Memory Timing Issue - Obtaining CMD-T1

Memory used: CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) TWINX2048-3200C2PRO

With two ASUS A8R-MVP based systems using the memory shown above testing was done to see how fast we can run the above RAM devices.

On my main system I was able to obtain 2-3-3-6 at 1T. memtest86 shows no errors after running for several hours. Prime95 torture test is also shows no issues after several hours. So on my main rig I am able to run at spec with this RAM.

One the second system ("my wife's") I was not able to reach the same timing. I was however able to reach "2.5-3-3-6 at 1T". Reducting "tcl" from "2" to "2.5" was all that was required.

Click on Thumbnail

Direct link to images
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7714/mem0012oj.jpg
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/1901/mem0029uw.jpg
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/5829/mem0034wt.jpg

Overall I am happy with the RAM timing.

USB - No problems here
I have a hell of a lot of USB devices connected to my system including "SONY Silver USB 2.0/i.LINK External DVD Burner Model DRX810UL" and a "Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812A 160GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100" connected via USB using the "KINGWIN KH-350U-BK Black External Enclosure". No issues with burning DVD's over USB. No lockups from USB access. Maybe it is a little slower than some other USB solutions. I have not taken the time to benchmark the speed issues with USB but functionally it works solid.

Overall

I am happy with the ASUS A8R-MVP Motherboard. I have not overclocked the CPU yet so this could change my point-of-view of this board but as it is right now I have no issues.

Code:

System Specs
* Monitor: Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24" LCD 
* Motherboard: ASUS A8R-MVP ATX AMD CrossFire Motherboard
* CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Dual Core 
* Memory: CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) TWINX2048-3200C2PRO
* Video: All-in-Wonder® X1800 XL 256MB PCI Express® 
* ATI HDTV Wonder Remote Control Edition PCI TV Tuner
* Sound: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro Sound Card 
* Ethernet: Onboard Marvell 88E8001 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit
* Hard Disk-1&2: Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3300622AS 300GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s x 2 (total 600GB) RAID-0
* Hard Disk-3&4: Maxtor 6Y120M0 120GB 7200 RPM SATA 1.5Gb/s x 2 (total 240GB) RAID-0
* Hard Disk-5: Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812A 160GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 
* DVD-R/RW: SONY White IDE DVD Burner Model DRU810A 
* DVD-R/RW: SONY Silver USB 2.0/i.LINK External DVD Burner Model DRX810UL 
* CASE: Thermaltake Tai-Chi VB5001SNA Black/ Silver Computer Case with liquid cooling
* Thermaltake A2309 iCage 5.25" bay 
* LCD-TEMP: AeroCool GateWatch-SV Silver GateWatch with LCD display 
* PSU: PC Power & Cooling 510 SLI-PFC 510W 
* UPS: APC Back-UPS XS 1000 UPS, 1000 VA, 600 Watts
* OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 Rollup 2
* OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
* Speakers: Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1

Portable Drive
* KINGWIN KH-350U-BK Black External Enclosure 
* Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812A 160GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100

Ro0t3d · Apr 2, 2006, 12:47 AM

hi mates

I bought a new A8R32-MVP Deluxe into my sistem now i have A8R32-MVP Deluxe and A8R-MVP in my second rig " i sold my P4 650 3.4GHz 2mb with 1GB 2x512 667mhz " and i have 2 AMDs now

1:

Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe
Asus EAX1900XTX / Catalyst 6.3
AMD A64 3800+ X2 2GHz
ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED
Mushkin 2x512MB DDR400 2-2-2 Special / 2.5-3-3-7 1T
WD SATA 80GB
WD SATA 160GB
NEC DVDRW ND-4570A
TechniSat DVB-PC Skystar2 Rev.2.3
Zoom ADSL PCI
Samsung 19 TFT SyncMaster 913N
Lian Li PC 65B
Cooler Master Real Power 450W

2:

Asus A8R-MVP
XFX 7800 GT
AMD A64 3500+ 2.2GHz Venice
Stock Cooler
1GB 512x2 DDR400
Seagate 120GB
Samsung DVDROM
NEC DVDRW ND-3540A
LG 17 TFT L1730S
Termalthake Tsunami
BeQuiet BQT P4 400W

now testing new board with new bios...its at 1T default and no isues at all...so far so good..the best thing is i have them both here

cya

jpinard · Apr 2, 2006, 07:02 PM

Veridian, can you ask Asus where the hell that BIOS update is? They can fix the A8R-32 in a week(+), but they can't do the same in 3 months for us? It's aggravating as anything watching BIOS after BIOS getting released for every other board except ours.

AlexM105 · Apr 3, 2006, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpinard

Veridian, can you ask Asus where the hell that BIOS update is? They can fix the A8R-32 in a week(+), but they can't do the same in 3 months for us? It's aggravating as anything watching BIOS after BIOS getting released for every other board except ours.

I second that.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 3, 2006, 03:23 AM

well we know why thoese no updates, there's no fixes
well abits R480 based bords just showed up
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813127230
R580s won't be far bind... I think we should swicth brands

seems to be the best fix for such a company should they persist in this course

Nightowl225 · Apr 3, 2006, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpinard

Veridian, can you ask Asus where the hell that BIOS update is? They can fix the A8R-32 in a week(+), but they can't do the same in 3 months for us? It's aggravating as anything watching BIOS after BIOS getting released for every other board except ours.

I second that myself. I'm about ready to order me an ECS KA1 MVP board for Crossfire.

***Veridian3*** · Apr 3, 2006, 01:55 PM

Question put to Asus today asking when you guys would see an updated BIOS... awaiting response. I've also pointed them in the direction of this thread so they can see the probs you guys are still having.

Order 66 · Apr 3, 2006, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iroth

Thanks for posting that EZ-Plug suggestion about the USB 2.0. That's about the only problem I've run into with this board so far, other than the audio not working (I had a 7.1 sound card laying around anyway - no big deal.) and the manual had the pins wrong for the power set up. That was fun, getting my first build together and pushing the power button and watching nothing happen. It was anti-climatic at best. But the USB is working fine now, so thanks again.

I'd heard people having nothing but problems with this board after I'd ordered it. It's nice that there are actually people working on solutions and helping others out rather than just complaining like it's going to make anything better.

How exactly was the manual incorrect?

Nightowl225 · Apr 3, 2006, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veridian3

Question put to Asus today asking when you guys would see an updated BIOS... awaiting response. I've also pointed them in the direction of this thread so they can see the probs you guys are still having.

Much as I hate to say it, I'm going to put it bluntly. If I don't see an updated bios that corrects the sound/music stuttering and skipping issue, I'm bailing out of my A8R-MVP and ordering the ECS KA1 MVP Crossfire board. I've put up with this sound/music stuttering and skipping issue long enough.

I fixed my USB 2.0 lockup issue by plugging a 4pin Molex connector back in to the EZ Plug on my board.

If the new bios does indead fix the sound/music stuttering and skipping issue, I'm going to stick with my A8R-MVP, as it is a very stable board when I do gaming.

Iroth · Apr 3, 2006, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Order 66

How exactly was the manual incorrect?

The manual had the power connector one pin away from the reset connector. There's two pins between the connectors for it to work right.

grog · Apr 3, 2006, 10:49 PM

Did you go from a single processor to dual-core at the same time?
If you are running Windows XP or WCE2005 then you may want to install the AMD drivers if you are using a X2 processor or modifiy you "boot.ini" file yourself.

The "/usepmtimer" option should be in your "boot.ini" file if you are using a X2 processor.

My "boot.ini" file. Note: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition does not require the "/usepmtimer" option.

Code:

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(2)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windows XP Professional x64 Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windows XP Media Center Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /usepmtimer

I have zero sound issues with my Asus A8R-MVP based system.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightowl225

Much as I hate to say it, I'm going to put it bluntly. If I don't see an updated bios that corrects the sound/music stuttering and skipping issue, I'm bailing out of my A8R-MVP and ordering the ECS KA1 MVP Crossfire board. I've put up with this sound/music stuttering and skipping issue long enough.

I fixed my USB 2.0 lockup issue by plugging a 4pin Molex connector back in to the EZ Plug on my board.

If the new bios does indead fix the sound/music stuttering and skipping issue, I'm going to stick with my A8R-MVP, as it is a very stable board when I do gaming.

Nightowl225 · Apr 3, 2006, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grog

Did you go from a single processor to dual-core at the same time?
If you are running Windows XP or WCE2005 then you may want to install the AMD drivers if you are using a X2 processor or modifiy you "boot.ini" file yourself.

The "/usepmtimer" option should be in your "boot.ini" file if you are using a X2 processor.

My "boot.ini" file. Note: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition does not require the "/usepmtimer" option.

Code:

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(2)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windows XP Professional x64 Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windows XP Media Center Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /usepmtimer

I have zero sound issues with my Asus A8R-MVP based system.

My system has been dual core since day I built it, and this is my first AMD machine. Only other thing I can think of it needs is possibly a new set of Catalyst drivers for my X1800's, and a new set of Creative X-Fi drivers.

I'm running WindowsXP Professional as there no reason to grab a 64bit OS just yet.

Zwisch · Apr 3, 2006, 11:42 PM

Hello,

It's good news to hear that plugging in the EZ_Plug helped people with the stability issues.

Bad news: I've been running pretty solid for the last little while now. However, I've just experienced the same locking up again today... and I wasn't even doing anything strenuous, just tapping away on MS Word.

Good thing I have a compulsive habit of hitting ctrl-S every two minutes.

Let me know if anyone else has similar recurring issues...

BTW, Asus finally put bios 0402 back on their support website.

Cheers,
Zwisch

Nightowl225 · Apr 4, 2006, 12:56 AM

Before Catalyst 6.3 came along, the sound/music stuttering and skipping issue was a lot worse and I even had popping and crackling, thanks to a Montego DDL I had before I got my Creative X-Fi card. Now it turns out that the drivers for cards that use the same sound chip as the Montego DDL, are so bad they cause blue screens of death.

I'm starting to lean towards the sound/music stuttering and skipping being bugs in ATI's Catalyst drivers and Creative's X-Fi drivers.

fryspeak · Apr 4, 2006, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zwisch

BTW, Asus finally put bios 0402 back on their support website.

It comes and goes. I don't think they have the servers in their web farm synchronized properly.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 4, 2006, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fryspeak

It comes and goes. I don't think they have the servers in their web farm synchronized properly.

actualy i've checked about 15 times now its not been there.......
no such issue with other boards bioses

csimon · Apr 4, 2006, 05:33 AM

Hmmm ...some ppl are just plain fed up.

http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?...Language=en-us

P@N · Apr 4, 2006, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightowl225

Before Catalyst 6.3 came along, the sound/music stuttering and skipping issue was a lot worse and I even had popping and crackling, thanks to a Montego DDL I had before I got my Creative X-Fi card. Now it turns out that the drivers for cards that use the same sound chip as the Montego DDL, are so bad they cause blue screens of death.

I'm starting to lean towards the sound/music stuttering and skipping being bugs in ATI's Catalyst drivers and Creative's X-Fi drivers.

As posted in page 2 by me; I'm also having the sound/music stuttering and skipping bugs, but I'm using the onboard AdI 1986a codec and have a Nvidia 6800GS (so obviously no Catalyst drivers). Therefore I don't think the catalyst drivers are to blame ...

Btw since you bought a DDL Montego, I'm assuming you use the SPDIF? But don't you miss the DDL feature on the Xifi card? Because I'm thinking about buying a DDL soundcard, since I use the SPDIF for connection to my 5.1 home theathre set and the stupid onboard one keeps one stuttering and skipping..

Order 66 · Apr 4, 2006, 03:49 PM

As far as I can tell, the skipping sound is an issue with either the Analog Devices driver or the SPDIF out port. Letting windows install the drivers disables the SPDIF port and most people report no skipping, so it could be the port or the drivers.

jpinard · Apr 4, 2006, 10:14 PM

Another huge round of BIOS updates for many Asus motherboards today... and once again - we're not in the group. Asus sent ATI a fixed BIOS weeks ago (and it worked)... I can't understand why they aren't putting more resources into getting this fix out (except the obvious of - "they don't care")

Nightowl225 · Apr 4, 2006, 10:25 PM

I also have the sound/music skipping issue if the onboard sound is used. It was far worse before Catalyst 6.3 came along, which is why I say part of the issue is ATI's drivers. Creative hasn't put out the new X-Fi drivers yet, apparently they want to get the new X-Fi drivers right and fix issues before they put them out.

I'm about ready to bail out of my A8R-MVP, and order me the ECS KA1 MVP Crossfire board, as the other part of the problem is this motherboard, needing a bios update, which ASUS doesn't have the guts to put out.

AlexM105 · Apr 6, 2006, 01:23 AM

So, any updates? Veridian3? Zardon?

Nightowl225 · Apr 6, 2006, 03:33 AM

Yes, I'm curious too, if there are any updates myself.

Apr 1, 2006, 10:41 AM	#68
grog Roxy Music Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 623 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Greg's notes on the ASUS A8R-MVP Motherboard. Greg's notes on the ASUS A8R-MVP Motherboard. BIOS is 0309 as shipped. Ethernet Dropped Connection Problem and Solution There are a number of users who have reported dropped connections with the onboard Ethernet. This appears to be a driver issue. Although the driver on ASUS and Microsofts site are newer than the ASUS released CD they still have issue. The latest driver "version 8.49.2.3" from Marvell does appear to fix the dropped connection issue. Marvell Yukon Ethernet Controller driver version 8.49.2.3. http://www.marvell.com/drivers/drive...?dId=116&pId=3 File Name: yk51x86_v84923.zip Date: January 20, 2006 Size: 177 kilobytes Estimated Download Time: 00:00:03 on Dial-up (53.3 kbps) 00:00:00 on DSL/Cable (768 kbps) 00:00:00 on T1 (1.5 mbps) Description: Yukon GigE Windows XP Driver The included file "yk51x86.txt" has information on how to install the driver. Memory Timing Issue - Obtaining CMD-T1 Memory used: CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) TWINX2048-3200C2PRO With two ASUS A8R-MVP based systems using the memory shown above testing was done to see how fast we can run the above RAM devices. On my main system I was able to obtain 2-3-3-6 at 1T. memtest86 shows no errors after running for several hours. Prime95 torture test is also shows no issues after several hours. So on my main rig I am able to run at spec with this RAM. One the second system ("my wife's") I was not able to reach the same timing. I was however able to reach "2.5-3-3-6 at 1T". Reducting "tcl" from "2" to "2.5" was all that was required. Click on Thumbnail Direct link to images http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7714/mem0012oj.jpg http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/1901/mem0029uw.jpg http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/5829/mem0034wt.jpg Overall I am happy with the RAM timing. USB - No problems here I have a hell of a lot of USB devices connected to my system including "SONY Silver USB 2.0/i.LINK External DVD Burner Model DRX810UL" and a "Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812A 160GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100" connected via USB using the "KINGWIN KH-350U-BK Black External Enclosure". No issues with burning DVD's over USB. No lockups from USB access. Maybe it is a little slower than some other USB solutions. I have not taken the time to benchmark the speed issues with USB but functionally it works solid. Overall I am happy with the ASUS A8R-MVP Motherboard. I have not overclocked the CPU yet so this could change my point-of-view of this board but as it is right now I have no issues. Code: System Specs * Monitor: Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24" LCD * Motherboard: ASUS A8R-MVP ATX AMD CrossFire Motherboard * CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Dual Core * Memory: CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) TWINX2048-3200C2PRO * Video: All-in-Wonder® X1800 XL 256MB PCI Express® * ATI HDTV Wonder Remote Control Edition PCI TV Tuner * Sound: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro Sound Card * Ethernet: Onboard Marvell 88E8001 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit * Hard Disk-1&2: Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3300622AS 300GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s x 2 (total 600GB) RAID-0 * Hard Disk-3&4: Maxtor 6Y120M0 120GB 7200 RPM SATA 1.5Gb/s x 2 (total 240GB) RAID-0 * Hard Disk-5: Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812A 160GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 * DVD-R/RW: SONY White IDE DVD Burner Model DRU810A * DVD-R/RW: SONY Silver USB 2.0/i.LINK External DVD Burner Model DRX810UL * CASE: Thermaltake Tai-Chi VB5001SNA Black/ Silver Computer Case with liquid cooling * Thermaltake A2309 iCage 5.25" bay * LCD-TEMP: AeroCool GateWatch-SV Silver GateWatch with LCD display * PSU: PC Power & Cooling 510 SLI-PFC 510W * UPS: APC Back-UPS XS 1000 UPS, 1000 VA, 600 Watts * OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 Rollup 2 * OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition * Speakers: Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 Portable Drive * KINGWIN KH-350U-BK Black External Enclosure * Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812A 160GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Last edited by grog; Apr 1, 2006 at 10:56 AM.

Apr 2, 2006, 12:47 AM	#69
Ro0t3d DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	well...new A8R32-MVP Deluxe here :) hi mates I bought a new A8R32-MVP Deluxe into my sistem now i have A8R32-MVP Deluxe and A8R-MVP in my second rig " i sold my P4 650 3.4GHz 2mb with 1GB 2x512 667mhz " and i have 2 AMDs now 1: Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe Asus EAX1900XTX / Catalyst 6.3 AMD A64 3800+ X2 2GHz ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED Mushkin 2x512MB DDR400 2-2-2 Special / 2.5-3-3-7 1T WD SATA 80GB WD SATA 160GB NEC DVDRW ND-4570A TechniSat DVB-PC Skystar2 Rev.2.3 Zoom ADSL PCI Samsung 19 TFT SyncMaster 913N Lian Li PC 65B Cooler Master Real Power 450W 2: Asus A8R-MVP XFX 7800 GT AMD A64 3500+ 2.2GHz Venice Stock Cooler 1GB 512x2 DDR400 Seagate 120GB Samsung DVDROM NEC DVDRW ND-3540A LG 17 TFT L1730S Termalthake Tsunami BeQuiet BQT P4 400W now testing new board with new bios...its at 1T default and no isues at all...so far so good..the best thing is i have them both here cya

Apr 2, 2006, 07:02 PM	#70
jpinard DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 278 Rep Power: 0	Veridian, can you ask Asus where the hell that BIOS update is? They can fix the A8R-32 in a week(+), but they can't do the same in 3 months for us? It's aggravating as anything watching BIOS after BIOS getting released for every other board except ours. __________________ [COLOR=blue]DFI LP UT NF4 Ultra-D ... AMD 64 FX-57 @2.85 Gig no extra voltage ... 2 Gig Patriot 3200LL RAM 2.5-3-2-5 1T ... ATI X1900 XTX ... Creative Labs X-Fi Xtrememusic ... Forton FX600-GLN 600 Watt[/COLOR]

Apr 3, 2006, 03:23 AM	#72
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	well we know why thoese no updates, there's no fixes well abits R480 based bords just showed up http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813127230 R580s won't be far bind... I think we should swicth brands seems to be the best fix for such a company should they persist in this course __________________ Last edited by The_Neon_Cowboy; Apr 4, 2006 at 01:59 AM.

Apr 4, 2006, 10:14 PM	#87
jpinard DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 278 Rep Power: 0	Another huge round of BIOS updates for many Asus motherboards today... and once again - we're not in the group. Asus sent ATI a fixed BIOS weeks ago (and it worked)... I can't understand why they aren't putting more resources into getting this fix out (except the obvious of - "they don't care") __________________ [COLOR=blue]DFI LP UT NF4 Ultra-D ... AMD 64 FX-57 @2.85 Gig no extra voltage ... 2 Gig Patriot 3200LL RAM 2.5-3-2-5 1T ... ATI X1900 XTX ... Creative Labs X-Fi Xtrememusic ... Forton FX600-GLN 600 Watt[/COLOR]

Mar 30, 2006, 02:29 PM	#62
Ro0t3d DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Good point P@N..like me...i have EZ_Plug connect from the begining One more thing to look after

Mar 30, 2006, 02:44 PM	#63
Order 66 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	I read that EZ_PLUG was for Crossfire only. They need to fix their manual, I mean, It's always good to know these things before the computer starts freezing on you...

Mar 30, 2006, 08:40 PM	#64
Ro0t3d DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	well mate...u r right...its only for CrossFire but looks like it helps to stablize some how! im sure we found more isues that Asus ever dreamed of

Mar 31, 2006, 02:46 AM	#65
csimon DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	What's your take on the Asus response Veridian3?

Apr 1, 2006, 06:32 AM	#66
Nightowl225 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	Here's a couple of other things that need to be fixed that I have been expierencing with this board. Number 1: When Legacy USB support is enabled within a couple of hours I will have a total system lockup. Only work around I found for me with this, was to disable USB Legacy support. Number 2: Sound when gaming or when listening to music either using my X-Fi Extreme Music card or if I use the onboard ADI 1986 5.1 High Def Audio codec, sounds/music will skip and stutter, usually happens within 2 to 3 hours. Problem number two was so bad with Catalyst 6.1 and 6.2, that I had the squeal of death until Catalyst 6.3 came along. I'm to the point, where if these problems aren't fixed and soon, I may order me the ECS KA1 MVP Motherboard, which doesn't use none of this ULI chipset stuff, as it uses the Radeon XPress 200 chip, and the ATI SB450 southbridge.

Apr 1, 2006, 07:31 AM	#67
Iroth DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for posting that EZ-Plug suggestion about the USB 2.0. That's about the only problem I've run into with this board so far, other than the audio not working (I had a 7.1 sound card laying around anyway - no big deal.) and the manual had the pins wrong for the power set up. That was fun, getting my first build together and pushing the power button and watching nothing happen. It was anti-climatic at best. But the USB is working fine now, so thanks again. I'd heard people having nothing but problems with this board after I'd ordered it. It's nice that there are actually people working on solutions and helping others out rather than just complaining like it's going to make anything better.

Apr 3, 2006, 01:55 PM	#74
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 4,835 Rep Power: 174	Question put to Asus today asking when you guys would see an updated BIOS... awaiting response. I've also pointed them in the direction of this thread so they can see the probs you guys are still having.

Apr 3, 2006, 11:42 PM	#80
Zwisch DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Hello, It's good news to hear that plugging in the EZ_Plug helped people with the stability issues. Bad news: I've been running pretty solid for the last little while now. However, I've just experienced the same locking up again today... and I wasn't even doing anything strenuous, just tapping away on MS Word. Good thing I have a compulsive habit of hitting ctrl-S every two minutes. Let me know if anyone else has similar recurring issues... BTW, Asus finally put bios 0402 back on their support website. Cheers, Zwisch

Apr 4, 2006, 12:56 AM	#81
Nightowl225 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	Before Catalyst 6.3 came along, the sound/music stuttering and skipping issue was a lot worse and I even had popping and crackling, thanks to a Montego DDL I had before I got my Creative X-Fi card. Now it turns out that the drivers for cards that use the same sound chip as the Montego DDL, are so bad they cause blue screens of death. I'm starting to lean towards the sound/music stuttering and skipping being bugs in ATI's Catalyst drivers and Creative's X-Fi drivers.

Apr 4, 2006, 05:33 AM	#84
csimon DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Hmmm ...some ppl are just plain fed up. http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?...Language=en-us

Apr 4, 2006, 03:49 PM	#86
Order 66 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	As far as I can tell, the skipping sound is an issue with either the Analog Devices driver or the SPDIF out port. Letting windows install the drivers disables the SPDIF port and most people report no skipping, so it could be the port or the drivers.

Apr 4, 2006, 10:25 PM	#88
Nightowl225 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	I also have the sound/music skipping issue if the onboard sound is used. It was far worse before Catalyst 6.3 came along, which is why I say part of the issue is ATI's drivers. Creative hasn't put out the new X-Fi drivers yet, apparently they want to get the new X-Fi drivers right and fix issues before they put them out. I'm about ready to bail out of my A8R-MVP, and order me the ECS KA1 MVP Crossfire board, as the other part of the problem is this motherboard, needing a bios update, which ASUS doesn't have the guts to put out.

Apr 6, 2006, 01:23 AM	#89
AlexM105 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 209 Rep Power: 0	So, any updates? Veridian3? Zardon? __________________

Apr 6, 2006, 03:33 AM	#90
Nightowl225 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	Yes, I'm curious too, if there are any updates myself.