Can the FSB and the memory clocks be set independently?
On the Advanced tab, you can set the memory clock thru DRAM Configuration in
the CPU Configuration group.  At the same time, you can set the FSB in the
Jumperless Configuration group.

My system has developed an odd audio problem since I changed my power
supply (previous one burnt out). I'm using the on-board AC97sound .
Whenever I start to play any game, after about 5 minutes the audio
quality slowly deteriorates to a crackling / hissing sound before

I am building a budget system for a friend.  I got the AV8 raid
standars board.  Its a raid board, but cant i just run one sata.  I am
pretty sure it can be done.  but if im wrong please let me know before
i start putting this together,  and i will just make him buy another

I could not get A8N-VM CSM motherboard to work with four PC3200 DIMM
modules (4 GB in total) - the memtest86+ was giving errors on all
tests. When tested individually, all modules are passing all memtest
tests. Also, up to two modules in dual channel mode are passing all

Just updated to Bios 0109 from 0106 on P5LD2 SE, was previously running
RAID1 but can't now boot with RAID1 set up in cmos.Boots fine when set
to standard ide but get error message saying windows failed to start,
software error  "load needed dlls for kernal when set to RAID in cmos"

Running a P4C800 and upgrading to 4gb ram from 2gb.
I used Kingston valueram in 2 sets of matched 1gb cards.
After install I see only 3072MB of ram in bios display.
The Asus manual mentiones that when all sockets hold 1gb cards the

I was using a link like this for past couple of years on my site...
ftp://anonymous@ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/misc/utils/PCProbe22502.zip
Did the FTP go private? Can't log in using "anonymous" anymore?
Thanks,

I am running windows XP pro on a8n-vm CSM with athlon 64 3700 @ 2200, 2 Gb
of ram, 3 Seagate barracuda SATA NCD drives in Raid 5, 1 Seagate Sata II in
separate array, DVD-multiformat writer, Symantec client security, office
XP and .net 2 studio. I found the system performs with lots ...

how much money should I expect to pay for a good and reliable, fast
performing 3 to 4 port 3GB/s SATA RAID controller  with hardware assist?
which one is good?
I have both PCI Express 16 and 2x  I don't need the enterprise class unless

Ive been noticing something strange, so I checked my device manager and
found the following problem. "Winxp Promise Sata378 Ide Controller"
with a yellow astrik. It say the controller cannot start code 10. Can
someone help me with what is going on. I did a trouble shoot and its

NewEgger's love this mobo but I see very little talk about it in this NG.
Does that mean it's a good one (no problems) or that it's outdated and very
few here have one?
I'm looking to match one up with an Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego and 2GB

I have an A8N-VM CSM, 0702 BIOS, 3800+ dual Athlon, Win XP home sp2.  
Attempting to install the SoundMax AD1986A WHQL Audio Driver
V5.10.01.4151 for Windows 2000/XP results in this message:
The audio driver files do nor support your computer hardware.

My new rig consists of these parts:
     Asus A8N-E mobo
     2GB OCZ DDR 450 RAM
     Athlon 64 3000+ (Venice Core)

I have a problem with migrating my PATA drives to SATA on my
A7N8X-Deluxe board.
Researching before posting makes me think this a common problem and I
post in case this has been resolved.

Some asistance please I'm trying to get a new A8N-SLI Premium up and running but
with no success. I bought it new from a "Specialist" Supllier as part of a
"Matched Bundle" together with a pair of Corsair memory sticks
(CMX1024-3200C2PT) and an Athleon 3700 Processor.