E8500 and P5N32-E SLI problem

[andy06shake]

Hi, just purchased a new E8500 3.16Ghz Wolfdale cpu and an Asus P5N32-E SLI Motherboard. To start with the cpu only functioned in a limated capacity, 2Ghz 6 Multiplyer FSB 333Mhz. After upgrading the bios to 1405 latest version and changing a few of the setting in the FSB setting menu in the new bios i have managed to get the cpu to run at the standard 3.16Ghz with a multiplyer of 9.5, however the FSB is still only 333Mhz when it should be 1333Mhz can any one out there please help as the system is my gaming rig and is seriously underperforming. andyturnbull2006@hotmail.co.uk

My Specs
Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16Ghz
Asus P5N32-E SLI
2Gb DDR2 Geil 633Mhz
570W power supply
About 780Gb on 2 Sata 2s and 1 IDE

 

[Mondoman]

A 1333MHz *datarate* FSB means the FSB *clock* is at 333MHz -- your system is fine.
The 6x multiplier is just Intel's Speedstep Technology at work: when the computer is idle, it automatically reduces the multiplier and voltage to save power and reduce temps. As soon as it has something to do, the multiplier and voltage are instantly increased again. Your CPU was working normally then (and still is).
Unfortunately, the 680i chipset in your MB has many bugs/issues, so if you have performance issues, they are most likely due to the use of that chipset. You may want to consider returning the MB and switching to a better chipset (e.g. 700 series or Intel P35 etc) if possible.

 

[roadrunner197069]

^ +1 for Mondoman. 1333 is quad pumped. 333.33x 4 = 1333.2