BIOS update

NotAGolf · 25 May 2007 at 23:05

Sorry I know this is a really nooby question but do I NEED to update my BIOS. I have an ASUS P5N-E SLi and I wish to start overclocking and I know you are supposed to update your BIOS, but I dont have a floppy drive and cant really be bothered to get one

. I know there is this ASUS update utility which I 'think' means you can update without a floppy. Is this all really necessary. I wont be going seriously hardcore with the clock but I would like a fair gain. Ta

squiffy · 25 May 2007 at 23:07

Fix log

Add USB 2.0 support under DOS.
P5N-E SLI BIOS Release version 0505
1. Add C1E function support for Conroe-L A-1 stepping CPU .
2. Support new CPU, please refer to our website at: http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=P5N-E SLI
3. Support FSB 1333 CPU .
4. Fix CPR might fail when overclock too much.
P5N-E SLI BIOS Release Version 0401.
1.Reduce S3 resuming time.
2.Change CopyRight year from 2006 to 2007.
P5N-E SLI BIOS Release version 0307
Enhance compatibility with certion memory.

Tuvoc · 26 May 2007 at 11:34

You can flash the BIOS from a pen drive if you have one. That's how I did mine.
I don't think there is a huge benefit from the newer BIOSs with this board, so I'd be inclined to stick with what you have. 0401 seems to have been better received than the newer 0505 which apaprently locks the multiplier on some people's machines

EDIT: Hmmm.. I see an 0602 and 0604 now....

RaiderX · 26 May 2007 at 11:45

i recommend you do upgrade the bios as it helps with stablity issues with the current bios

NotAGolf · 26 May 2007 at 15:21

Well I havent updated yet because it seems like a lot of trouble for minimal (if any gain). I can say though that all is going well so far overclocking wise. The only thing I have changed so far is the RAM timings to the recommnded timings ([email protected]) and have set the vcore voltage to 1.36 (default I hope!), and I have increased the FSB to 1500MHz (375x8) so have got my E6420 to 3GHz and all temps are looking ok (46 degrees or under after 30mins stress test on Orthos). The only thing I'm worried about is that my Vcore Voltage is looking a little low - 1.31V. Would increasing the Vcore in the BIOS solve this or is my PSU to weak? (OCZ Modstream 450W)

Cheers

Tuvoc · 27 May 2007 at 02:59

vdroop as it is called is normal for the board. Not too much of an issue for most people, if it's holding back the overclock just increase vcore a bit to compensate. You'll idle at a slightly higher vcore but in my view that isn't a big deal