New build problem

I_M_Weasel · 8 Jan 2009 at 14:04

Hello, Ive just put together my new build, an e8500 on a p5e deluxe on first start it reports that the cpu is unidentified, needs a bios update and overheating, bios shows the temp at exactly 100/212.
Obviously I was worried and turned it off, cooler looks mounted ok, appears to be flush with the cpu. all 4 pins have locked down, fan running.
So is this really overheating or is it related to the non recognised cpu? or something else

The Deuce · 8 Jan 2009 at 14:38

paste? fan turning?
If u do a bios update, do it via usb stick or floppy.

I_M_Weasel · 8 Jan 2009 at 14:41

yeah paste pre-applied and fan running.

It gets to 100 degrees instantly there's no movement at all on the temp sensor, but its not comforting to see.

The Deuce · 8 Jan 2009 at 14:52

I'd update the bios and see what you get from there...maybe google e8500 and p5e bios issues and see what appears.

J.B · 8 Jan 2009 at 14:57

Sounds like you could probably benefit from a BIOS flash. It wouldnt reach 100 degrees that quickly.

EDIT:
Although there are only 2 BIOS versions out, so if you have v205 already then I dont know what to suggest.

I_M_Weasel · 8 Jan 2009 at 14:58

on the asus forum there are people with other random temps as well, a guy thats at 87 all the time weather idling or hardcore gaming. Is bios updating in windows not safe?

I_M_Weasel · 8 Jan 2009 at 15:05

Although on post it says it doesnt recognise the cpu in bios its happy that its an e8500 and sets the clock right, would the stepping make a difference?

The Deuce · 8 Jan 2009 at 15:08

had a similar problem with a couple of builds I've done lately...updating the bios is 1st step m8

I_M_Weasel · 8 Jan 2009 at 15:11

Allways makes me nervous doing the bios, its like an invitation for the power to fail. but if I must.

I do have the old revision so at least something to try

95thrifles · 8 Jan 2009 at 15:24

Just to check, you have remembered to remove the little plastic cover from the bottom of the fan? I've seen this happen before with people who have forgotten

I_M_Weasel · 8 Jan 2009 at 15:33

Yes I have, system behaves fine so I'm reasonably confident the reading is inaccurate.

How do you flash bios from a memory stick?

The Deuce · 8 Jan 2009 at 15:38

I_M_Weasel said:
Yes I have, system behaves fine so I'm reasonably confident the reading is inaccurate.

How do you flash bios from a memory stick?

make sure nothing else is on the stick, go into the bios and use EZ flash and pointto the bios file..it really is that simple

I_M_Weasel · 8 Jan 2009 at 16:38

Bios flashed CPU = 24degrees, thats better.

Thanks for your help today, especially deuce.

The Deuce · 8 Jan 2009 at 16:53

excellent stuff m8, glad to see it's all sorted now. I know it's a bit nerve racking doing a bios flash and there is always an element of fear something is going to go wrong.

Musty Pie · 8 Jan 2009 at 22:31

Glad yo hear its all up and running again matey.

I did my first bios flash the other day and was rather nervous but on the asus boards its so simple.

I_M_Weasel · 9 Jan 2009 at 08:33

Yeah that EZ Flash is good actually felt quite safe compared to praying to the power gods and wondering how reliable a 10 year old floppy drive and disk are.