unstable asus p4s8x-x

[pol]

I have never had as many problems as with the asus p4s8x-x
motherboard.
My computer runs fine as long as i don't run any processor intensive
software.
When working in after effects i get an application error after 20
minutes.
Photoshop closes sometimes without any reason the same goes for
illustartor.

i followed all their recommendations, bios and driver updates.
i tried windows xp and 2000
i tried different memory sticks, new powersupply, differnt graphic
cards
disabeling devices..... i have tried it all but still unstable.

Asus' tech support is useless they won't even reply after an initial
generic trouble shooting guide.

I know many other useres report the same problems let's do something
about this!@

 

[Paul]

I have never had as many problems as with the asus p4s8x-x
motherboard.
My computer runs fine as long as i don't run any processor intensive
software.
When working in after effects i get an application error after 20
minutes.
Photoshop closes sometimes without any reason the same goes for
illustartor.

i followed all their recommendations, bios and driver updates.
i tried windows xp and 2000
i tried different memory sticks, new powersupply, differnt graphic
cards
disabeling devices..... i have tried it all but still unstable.

Asus' tech support is useless they won't even reply after an initial
generic trouble shooting guide.

I know many other useres report the same problems let's do something
about this!@

Did you do any research before making the purchase ?
The original p4s8x had trouble with the Vcore regulator, in that
there was insufficient or noisy current for high end processors. The
p4s8x-x board is a re-layout of the original, but as near as I can tell,
the regulator circuit uses the same components. It had some via
stitching added to it, presumably to reduce the resistance in the
Vcore plane.

You should always visit sites like Asusboards (abxzone.com) to find
out what is wrong with various motherboards. The people on that
forum wouldn't touch the -x after the experiences they had with the
original.

If the board is within the warranty period, RMA it. You might
get lucky with a second board. If you insist on keeping the current
one, a quick thing to try, would be to underclock it, by reducing
the FSB. This will reduce the processor core frequency, and reduces
the power consumption. Perhaps that will be enough to get it stable
for now.

Have you run memtest86 (from memtest86.com) on the board ? Is your
memory error free in an overnight test ? Perhaps trying some
slower memory settings might help. The reason I suggest this test
program, is to verify it is the motherboard at fault, and not
one of your memory sticks. If you see errors at the same memory
locations, every time the test is run, then the memory is at
fault. If the memory errors shown are at random locations (different
each time the test is run), then no conclusion (memory or motherboard)
is possible with the test.

HTH,
Paul

 

[Soapm]

I am running this same board with a 350W pwr supply and have not had problem
1 with it. This was the easiest setup ever and man does this thing run. I do
a lot of video editing/watching with mine and have it slightly overclocked.
Why don't you try RMA'ing the board. You may just have a bad one...