Asus P4S8X Problem..

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I just installed my new Sony DRU-530A dvd burner yesterday. Since then my motherboard will beep every 5-15 seconds. When I reboot, the computer goes into the bios and says my cpu was overclocked and to adjust it to the right settings. (It was never overclocked) I checked the usual P4S8X problems (voltage is ok-Qfan is off) and it still beeps and gives the overclock alert every other time I boot.

What's the deal? I have never had a problem with this board until yesterday.. Would a Bios update help?

Edit: Bios update did not help.
 
If the burner is disconnected, the board will still beep.. I purchased this lame board brand new after my Asus P4PE Gold arrived DOA. It has never been overclocked.

On a side note, does anyone have a suggestion for a rock solid P4 board? Price is not an issue.

My setup -

P4 2.4 533fsb w/Zalman cnps 7000cu heatsink-fan
(1) Crucial 512 pc2700
 
Originally posted by jpmontoya
you shouldn't be disappointed by a Gigabyte GA-8KNXP Ultra, if the price is not an issue:

GA-8KNXP Ultra
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That's like the most expensive P4 board Gigabyte makes, why would he want that? Tha IC7-G is only like $120-$140, and it's got all those futures, except SCSI and dual power. It's also got some that one doesn't have.

Hmm.
 
Originally posted by Burnout
That's like the most expensive P4 board Gigabyte makes, why would he want that? Tha IC7-G is only like $120-$140, and it's got all those futures, except SCSI and dual power. It's also got some that one doesn't have.

Hmm.
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:O You're right about the SCSI, I didn't meant the Ultra, my mistake, (I edited it)... What feature does the IC7-G has more thant the other?

Here is a comparative match of all the major players:

24 Boards with the 865/875P Chipset
 
After speaking to a few local computer shops, and hearing about their high rate of DOA Asus boards, saying Asus sucks is an understatement. Poor quality control seems to be Asus' motto.

I bought my P4PE from a semi-dealer on eBay. He/They gave me a full refund and even covered the shipping & handling.
 
Originally posted by Monster7
After speaking to a few local computer shops, and hearing about their high rate of DOA Asus boards, saying Asus sucks is an understatement. Poor quality control seems to be Asus' motto.

I bought my P4PE from a semi-dealer on eBay. He/They gave me a full refund and even covered the shipping & handling.
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My brother has an IC7-G in his new computer and it is top-notch.
 
Originally posted by Monster7
After speaking to a few local computer shops, and hearing about their high rate of DOA Asus boards, saying Asus sucks is an understatement. Poor quality control seems to be Asus' motto.

I bought my P4PE from a semi-dealer on eBay. He/They gave me a full refund and even covered the shipping & handling.
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i have the same board and i have had no problems
 
I might suggest taking a look at DFI's LANPARTY series. I currently have their LanParty NFII Ultra B installed in my system and it is top notch. It is an AMD board but they do offer a P4 solution in the form of the PRO875B or 865PE. I'm not sure on how those board stand up to other P4 boards though since I am an AMD kind of guy.

DFI's LANPARTY Motherboard page

I've had my new motherboard up and running for almost three weeks and have not had a single problem with it.
 
I decided to do a complete system overhaul. While waiting for parts I hooked up my new Enermax psu to my Asus P4S8X P4 2.4b setup and it worked like a charm. No beeping, no overclock error, nothing. This box might be used as a server or I'm going to sell it, haven't decided yet.

My new system will be centered around an Abit IC7-G Max II or III and the fastest P4 chip I can find. Wish me luck. :)
 

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