Asus Rampage V Extreme (2011 version v3 issues due to EPS connectors)
Asus Rampage V Extreme (2011 version v3 issues due to EPS connectors)
I need someone to clarify this setup for me. My PC technician used these 3-year-old PSU cables with four pins, but now I'm trying to connect both to a single EPS (8-pin) on my board. The board is showing a postcode error. I don’t remember the exact code, but I’m not sure why it matters. Can you explain the reasoning behind this configuration?
Certain boards need both components connected to start up. Most aren't the case, but premium models often don't work until both are set. This is because it's built for heavy overclocking like with liquid nitrogen.
Was about to say that @ShrimpBrime. I think @frozensun was checking if an 8-pin EPS connector would suffice, and we all agreed it would. I didn’t mention the motherboard model, so maybe that’s the problem.
You got the details wrong, the board did share something about Q-Led with some code, but I can’t recall the exact reference from three years ago.
Well so is bringing up a 3 years old issue, but could be educational. Plug in the diagnostics speaker and see if it beeps along with the Qcode. I'm guessing it would be a cpu error.... You know where to find codes and beeps, for reference, right in my sig!!
It seems the setup could cause issues because of the CMOS interference. Clearing it might be necessary to avoid problems. If it doesn’t behave as expected, there might be a misunderstanding about the pin configuration. The extra 4-pin likely supports CPU-intensive operations, but you mentioned not using any of them. Regarding a new PSU with just one EPS, that could affect performance. Let me know your exact setup for better advice.
Many modern power supplies include both an 8-pin and a 4-pin connector. It’s best to use both connectors to avoid problems during installation.