01-03-2014, 08:15 PM
Hi guys,
As I am sure you are aware, there is a modification to install a Socket 771 cpu to 775 motherboards.
Fearlessly I became another user to add to the growing list for this handy mod.
My attempt is on a Asus P5E-VM HDMI, Bios v0709. With a SLBBA E0 X5460 Xeon.
I decided to also mod the notches into the chip with a dremal instead of risking socket damage. A cheap Xeon is easier to replace.
Added the pin swap sticker and completed installation. Heat sink/paste etc. Lets Go.
POSTed immediately, correctly identified the CPU- listed & detected the drives, then Halted with a "Unknown CPU and Over Temp Warnings" "Please upgrade you bios for full features"
Hit F1 to resume and Windows attempts to load but crashes immediately with a quick message and reboots.
For giggles I noticed, Oddly, it will boot a Linux "Macrium Reflect" Recovery CD perfectly.
I assume from reading much of this thread it is the lack of Microcode support despite sharing the 1067Ah CPUID of the Q9650.
My bios can be found here- direct linking doesn't seem possible, version 0709
http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=1&s=22&m=P5E-VM+HDMI&os=&hashedid=CnshoZN3T98BEGTQ
At this point, I can only ask for help from you guys.
I get scared at the possibility that I might figure how to insert some 771 Xeon microcode- but what about checksums and ROM size issues.. do I have to pull out some other code for space?
I'd rather ask & pay an expert, and apparently this is also where you hang out!
Can someone modify my Bios please?
I rather like this motherboard and would like NOT to brick it.
Cheers!
Sean
As I am sure you are aware, there is a modification to install a Socket 771 cpu to 775 motherboards.
Fearlessly I became another user to add to the growing list for this handy mod.
My attempt is on a Asus P5E-VM HDMI, Bios v0709. With a SLBBA E0 X5460 Xeon.
I decided to also mod the notches into the chip with a dremal instead of risking socket damage. A cheap Xeon is easier to replace.
Added the pin swap sticker and completed installation. Heat sink/paste etc. Lets Go.
POSTed immediately, correctly identified the CPU- listed & detected the drives, then Halted with a "Unknown CPU and Over Temp Warnings" "Please upgrade you bios for full features"
Hit F1 to resume and Windows attempts to load but crashes immediately with a quick message and reboots.
For giggles I noticed, Oddly, it will boot a Linux "Macrium Reflect" Recovery CD perfectly.
I assume from reading much of this thread it is the lack of Microcode support despite sharing the 1067Ah CPUID of the Q9650.
My bios can be found here- direct linking doesn't seem possible, version 0709
http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=1&s=22&m=P5E-VM+HDMI&os=&hashedid=CnshoZN3T98BEGTQ
At this point, I can only ask for help from you guys.
I get scared at the possibility that I might figure how to insert some 771 Xeon microcode- but what about checksums and ROM size issues.. do I have to pull out some other code for space?
I'd rather ask & pay an expert, and apparently this is also where you hang out!
Can someone modify my Bios please?
I rather like this motherboard and would like NOT to brick it.
Cheers!
Sean
Sorry I was late to the punch. We would greatly appreciate it if you posted your modified BIOS and the procedure you followed in our confirmed section.