Thanks to everyone that responded, but Bill Cohane (thanks Bill) was
able to direct me to an Asus beta bios 2403 that actually did the trick.
I updated to that bios version, defaulted all the settings and got the
system to start-up finally. I won't be doing any OCing until the final
release of this bios version. But I'm just glad I was able to get it to
boot up, even at default this processor smokes. 


Dennis T. Bernabe, P.Eng
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National RV, Inc.
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Perris, CA 92571
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Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Asus P5W DH Deluxe + Quad Core Extreme QX6800

Dennis,

The Asus web site indicates that your processor is supported. They
specifically show this processor model..

Core 2 Extreme QX6800 (2.93GHz,1066FSB,L2:2X4MB,rev.G0,4 cores)

As long as you have BIOS 2205 minimum.

So you could have a defective processor, bad BIOS settings (set defaults
with your old processor installed), a defective motherboard, or the
processor is improperly installed.

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Personal Computer Hardware discussion List 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kenneth Whyman
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 9:03 PM
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> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Asus P5W DH Deluxe + Quad Core Extreme QX6800
>
> The two CPU's might not share identical pinouts. Double-check that 
> your board can handle a quad-core, and if it needs a BIOS flash in 
> order to do so.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Dennis Bernabe
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 12:17 PM
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> Subject: [PCBUILD] Asus P5W DH Deluxe + Quad Core Extreme QX6800
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>
> I need some help trouble shooting a problem I have. I upgraded the CPU

> in my current system from a P4 3.2 Ghz to the aforementioned Quad 
> QX6800.
>
> The system hangs on start-up, no POST and after a few minutes
> (2-3 mins) the CPU cooler fan stops operating, chassis fans are still 
> running. I list the essentials on my system below.
>
> Asus P5W DH Deluxe (Bios 2303)
> Intel Quad Core Extreme QX6800
> PNY 4GB (4x1GB) PC2-5300 DDR2-667
> ATI X1950XTX 512 MB
> Zalman CNPS9500 LED CPU Cooler
> Thermaltake 700W Toughpower
>
> When I replace the QX6800 with my original P4 CPU the system operates 
> as normal.
> HELP greatly appreciated.
> Thanks
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