got this board free,and I want to install Solaris (working on certification)
I have high # of interrupts on one CPU. this is supposed to be fixable
by moving a resistor, but every link I find is down
anyone got one that is still valid or a nice guide

I just set up a new system using the P5B Plus and a q6600 processor. It
appears that it is only using one of the cores on the processor. Windows
task manager only shows one window. The system runs slower than the old
2.6G processor it was supposed to replace. Is the processor bad ...

Can't install XP  Raid5/ P5B-E
I'm trying to install Windows XP on a P5B-E with the onboard raid
controller.
Raid : 4 x 500 GB sata

1. I'm getting ready to build my new system with an E6600 Core 2 duo
in it.  I know before with the P4s I knew that an 800mhz FSB CPU used
400Mhz but I don't know the matches for the core 2s and the new PC2
ram.  If someone could help me out with that, that would be great.

I have a video skipping problem on my system. When I play a video
( xvid-divx-wmv) randomly there is sudden skip of video and audio , as
if I fast forwarded for a second.
I tried lots of player Wmp, Bsplay, Media Player Classic.

Hello Group:
ASUS A8N-SLI (not deluxe or premium)
Serial number 51ZG062570
Windows XP SP2

Has anyone found it helpful to install a chipset cooler on the
Southbridge chip? Obviously, ASUS does not think it is necessary
except they provide holes on the mainboard to mount a heatsink. Is
this only for overclocking? Will a passive Northbridge aluminum

Hi folks.  Still looking around for mobo to buy for my new system.
Where is the P5k-c?  I can't find it anywhere to buy.  Looks like a
nice board.

Running Vista Ultimate 64 bit.
Just upgraded from 2 to 4GB RAM. Why is only 3GB registrered? Isn't that
supposed to be a Win XP problem?

I have the Asus P5PE-VM motherboard.  The specs say I have:
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 2GB DDR400/333/266 non-ECC,
unbuffered DDR SDRAM memory

Turns out that AFTER my bro-in-law and I each bought this motherboard we
have encountered an issue with the microphone input in the on-board
sound system.
He noticed it first when trying to talk online with buddies. He also

I recently purch'd a 2nd hand PC w/nForce 570 Ultra (for AMD)
motherboard.  Everything worked and sounded great but at a certain
point found out the OS (XP Pro) turned out to be illegit (surprise) so
i did a new install (reformat) with a copy of XP Home that i own.

I  am having a computer built and it was recommended to use the Intel
Essential Series D945GCCR to use. I will have a duel processor 3.45Gig.  
Pro and con for intel or Asus. Thanks

...  is thus highly likely to overclock a lot better with the same
cooling system as the current stepping of the processor..... !!!!
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From Tom's Hardware:-

I recently picked up this board on a trip to the USA.  When I got it back
to the UK, an adventure in itself,  there was no Driver disk or support
disk for the WiFi-AP solo in the box.  Fry's and ASUS are not being helpful
at all.  Would any of you kind guys consider burning me a ...