nForce2 Motherboard Resource Issue

Necrosis · Jan 25, 2003, 08:12 PM

If you recently purchased a board with one of these chipsets in it and are getting this error below.

You've done nothing wrong. The problem is this chipset does not like USB Keyboards & Mice. You will have to use your PS/2 port for one of these devices.

However, it seems some people have used the register patch from Epox and it has worked for them. You can download it here.

http://www.epox.com.tw/file/WINXP_PATCH.REG

I would recommend you back up your registry before you apply this patch.

I have this problem as well and had to search through cost less posts to find the cause. Only problem for me with this is I'm using a much beloved MAC Pro keyboard on my PC and I'm not giving it up!

Hope this info. helps anyone scratching their heads on this issue.

DarkFoss · Jan 26, 2003, 06:39 PM

I just flashed to the 1002 uber bios ..That didn't help either..Also No longer have the option to choose to run the memory in sync mode in the bios.. I'm going to try the reg 1002 bios and see what happens..Might even try the 1001e.

~~DriveEuro~~ · Jan 26, 2003, 09:12 PM

Why would you ever bother to buy usb devices like keyboards or mice? You have PS2 slots...why not use them?

DarkFoss · Jan 26, 2003, 09:47 PM

The keyboard is no big deal to me, but for me the mouse seems quicker more responsive when used with the usb interface.. Very noticable when targetting in UT2K3. In the ps2 slot it seems sluggish and jumped around a bit when I'm mucking around in photoshop E2.. This new MX 300 is sweet, even using the default xp drivers.. not a big fan of the logitech drivers from past experience haven't decided if I'm going to try the new ones.

~~DriveEuro~~ · Jan 26, 2003, 09:58 PM

Oh, well, I can't find a difference with mice. I have my mouse set so it is accurate as possible and I'm happy.

Necrosis · Jan 26, 2003, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DarkFoss
The keyboard is no big deal to me, but for me the mouse seems quicker more responsive when used with the usb interface.. Very noticable when targetting in UT2K3. In the ps2 slot it seems sluggish and jumped around a bit when I'm mucking around in photoshop E2.. This new MX 300 is sweet, even using the default xp drivers.. not a big fan of the logitech drivers from past experience haven't decided if I'm going to try the new ones.

Hey Dark,

I have the MX500 on my PC and the MX700 on my laptop. I would recommend you try the new Logitech drivers since the latest version's work great for gaming. Logitech has also fixed the game wheel issue as well.

sacrilius · Jan 26, 2003, 11:15 PM

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DarkFoss · Jan 27, 2003, 01:10 AM

Cool Thanks for the heads up Necrosis

I wonder if they fixed the keyboard drivers as well

Necrosis · Jan 28, 2003, 12:01 PM

I just had an interesting read over at Bit Tech about this issue with the A7N8X.

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthrea...threadid=24452

fuzzyrabbit

Quote:

If any of you people who are wanting to buy one or own one. It is recommended to replace the battery to a 3.3V one, that increase the stability of the BIOS as many people including me have resulted a corrupted bios and it wont POST at all and resettig wont help.

My BIOS is dead. Its gone back to be flashed. If it doesnt POST after it was fixed ill sucide.
I underclocked my computer, changed soome ram latency settings and the computer, saved settings and the damn thing never POST again.

Good luck to any nforce2 users out there

Jeff · Jan 29, 2003, 08:03 PM

I've got an AT7... I have no choice but to use USB, plus my keyboard has more features if I use its USB plug as opposed to the PS2... also, my mouse feels better on USB.

Vaporizer · Feb 2, 2003, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DarkFoss
The keyboard is no big deal to me, but for me the mouse seems quicker more responsive when used with the usb interface.. Very noticable when targetting in UT2K3. In the ps2 slot it seems sluggish and jumped around a bit when I'm mucking around in photoshop E2.. This new MX 300 is sweet, even using the default xp drivers.. not a big fan of the logitech drivers from past experience haven't decided if I'm going to try the new ones.

The PS2 port runs at 40Hz default while USB is at 100 i think, there is a little proggie to OC the PS2 port to 120Hz and then it will be even better then the USB for the mouse. I cant remember the name of the program, sorry.

iCzMan · Feb 2, 2003, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vaporizer
The PS2 port runs at 40Hz default while USB is at 100 i think, there is a little proggie to OC the PS2 port to 120Hz and then it will be even better then the USB for the mouse. I cant remember the name of the program, sorry.

is it called "ps2rate"?

ToshiroOC · Feb 3, 2003, 12:32 AM

Yes, ps2rate.exe. It will let you move the ps2 rate all the way up to 200hz, but beware - the higher you have it, the more CPU power mouse movement will consume, though I don't think its an issue with recently-built computers...

Mike89 · Mar 1, 2003, 01:59 AM

Hey Darkfoss. The sync is still there, it's just now called "100%" in the new BIOS.

BWX · Mar 3, 2003, 02:58 AM

Well this sucks, you mean to say if I get any Nforce2 Motherboard I won't be able to use my usb port for my mouse?

That is ridiculous- A modern motherboard like that should have no problems w/ any usb mouse. I'll have to re-think my next motherboard. I can tell a huge difference when I use the usb port w/ my logitech optical, I've tried it in the ps-2 port and it just isn't as good/smooth/accurate in FPS in games.

That's why I bought the mouse, for the higher refresh rate- I actually tried that ps2 o'c program months ago too- but I didn't like the extra program running in the background all the time. Hope they sort this out.

Think about it- I get 100+ frames per second in SOF2 and the ps-2 port is updating at 40 times a second- that causes major problems when your trying to blow someones head off with an AK-74 before they blow your nutz off w/ a shotgun.

~~DriveEuro~~ · Mar 3, 2003, 03:01 AM

You can set the PS2 refresh rate up to 200hz. That's very accurate. I like my PS2.

BWX · Mar 3, 2003, 03:07 AM

Maybe I'll try that- I think I was using a different program to O/C the ps2 port-- is the one above the one you use?

EDIT-- man I love how fast these forum pages are going now--

rocketmanx · Mar 4, 2003, 04:54 PM

I have an A7N8X deluxe and almost ALL my periphs are USB. I haven't had one issue yet.
The only perihp that's not USB is my logitech cordless keyboard. My mouse, scanner, printer, wheel/pedals, PocketPC Sync cradle, Zip 250 are all usb and no probs here.
I visit nforcers headquarters daily and haven't seen anything about usb issues yet, course I haven't been looking either

syko86 · Mar 25, 2003, 09:31 AM

You don't have to use any extra programs to increase the rate of the mouse. Just go to the mouse properties and click on advanced or something. Sorry I can't remember. I'm using USB for my mouse right now. I think... You go to Device Manager, then your Mouse... It's somewhere there

. There's two settings... One for the Hz, and there's another setting which can go all the way to 300 I think. I read an article somewhere and it's recommended you set both to max. Hope I've been of help.

Dom · Mar 25, 2003, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rocketmanx
I have an A7N8X deluxe and almost ALL my periphs are USB. I haven't had one issue yet.
The only perihp that's not USB is my logitech cordless keyboard. My mouse, scanner, printer, wheel/pedals, PocketPC Sync cradle, Zip 250 are all usb and no probs here.
I visit nforcers headquarters daily and haven't seen anything about usb issues yet, course I haven't been looking either

The problem is only caused by using a USB mouse & keyboard together. Since you don't have a USB keyboard, you don't have the problem.

Jan 26, 2003, 06:39 PM	#2
DarkFoss DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 696 Rep Power: 0	I just flashed to the 1002 uber bios ..That didn't help either..Also No longer have the option to choose to run the memory in sync mode in the bios.. I'm going to try the reg 1002 bios and see what happens..Might even try the 1001e. __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety,deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin, 1755

Jan 26, 2003, 09:47 PM	#4
DarkFoss DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 696 Rep Power: 0	A matter of preferance The keyboard is no big deal to me, but for me the mouse seems quicker more responsive when used with the usb interface.. Very noticable when targetting in UT2K3. In the ps2 slot it seems sluggish and jumped around a bit when I'm mucking around in photoshop E2.. This new MX 300 is sweet, even using the default xp drivers.. not a big fan of the logitech drivers from past experience haven't decided if I'm going to try the new ones. __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety,deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin, 1755

Jan 27, 2003, 01:10 AM	#8
DarkFoss DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 696 Rep Power: 0	Cool Thanks for the heads up Necrosis I wonder if they fixed the keyboard drivers as well __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety,deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin, 1755

Jan 29, 2003, 08:03 PM	#10
Jeff Yarr... I be blind! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 3,177 Rep Power: 0	I've got an AT7... I have no choice but to use USB, plus my keyboard has more features if I use its USB plug as opposed to the PS2... also, my mouse feels better on USB. __________________ Mr. Simpson, don't you worry. I watched Matlock in a bar last night. The sound wasn't on, but I think I got the gist of it. - Lionel Hutz

Feb 3, 2003, 12:32 AM	#13
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	Yes, ps2rate.exe. It will let you move the ps2 rate all the way up to 200hz, but beware - the higher you have it, the more CPU power mouse movement will consume, though I don't think its an issue with recently-built computers... __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Jan 26, 2003, 09:12 PM	#3
~~DriveEuro~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Why would you ever bother to buy usb devices like keyboards or mice? You have PS2 slots...why not use them?

Jan 26, 2003, 09:58 PM	#5
~~DriveEuro~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Oh, well, I can't find a difference with mice. I have my mouse set so it is accurate as possible and I'm happy.

Jan 26, 2003, 11:15 PM	#7
sacrilius Evil Je$ter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA. Born in Brooklyn, NY Posts: 127 Rep Power: 0	A7N8X Deluxe MOBO AMD Athlon 1.3 GHz ATI Radeon 128MB DDR 9000 Pro Cosair Xtreme 256Mb DDR PC-3200/400Mhz (2) Maxtor 80Gb Ultra DMA 133 8MB (7200)

Mar 1, 2003, 01:59 AM	#14
Mike89 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	Hey Darkfoss. The sync is still there, it's just now called "100%" in the new BIOS. __________________ Core 2 Duo 6600 @ 3.2 gig (ThermalRight Ultra 120 Heatsink), Asus P5B Deluxe, 2x1024 Corsair PC6400C4, BFG 8800GTX, Audigy 2 ZS, Lite-on SH-16A7S SATA DVD R/W, Lite-on LH-20A1S SATA DVD R/W, Lite-on SHM-165H6S IDE DVD R/W, 2 WD 250 gig (16 meg cache) SATA/300 HDDs, Hauppage PVR 150 TV Tuner, Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System, Antec 550 Watt Neo HE, Windows XP Pro

Mar 3, 2003, 02:58 AM	#15
BWX Spinal Tapped Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,570 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	Well this sucks, you mean to say if I get any Nforce2 Motherboard I won't be able to use my usb port for my mouse? That is ridiculous- A modern motherboard like that should have no problems w/ any usb mouse. I'll have to re-think my next motherboard. I can tell a huge difference when I use the usb port w/ my logitech optical, I've tried it in the ps-2 port and it just isn't as good/smooth/accurate in FPS in games. That's why I bought the mouse, for the higher refresh rate- I actually tried that ps2 o'c program months ago too- but I didn't like the extra program running in the background all the time. Hope they sort this out. Think about it- I get 100+ frames per second in SOF2 and the ps-2 port is updating at 40 times a second- that causes major problems when your trying to blow someones head off with an AK-74 before they blow your nutz off w/ a shotgun. __________________ One Big Ass Mistake America

Mar 3, 2003, 03:01 AM	#16
~~DriveEuro~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	You can set the PS2 refresh rate up to 200hz. That's very accurate. I like my PS2.

Mar 3, 2003, 03:07 AM	#17
BWX Spinal Tapped Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,570 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	Maybe I'll try that- I think I was using a different program to O/C the ps2 port-- is the one above the one you use? EDIT-- man I love how fast these forum pages are going now-- __________________ One Big Ass Mistake America

Mar 4, 2003, 04:54 PM	#18
rocketmanx DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I have an A7N8X deluxe and almost ALL my periphs are USB. I haven't had one issue yet. The only perihp that's not USB is my logitech cordless keyboard. My mouse, scanner, printer, wheel/pedals, PocketPC Sync cradle, Zip 250 are all usb and no probs here. I visit nforcers headquarters daily and haven't seen anything about usb issues yet, course I haven't been looking either Last edited by rocketmanx; Mar 4, 2003 at 05:00 PM.

Mar 25, 2003, 09:31 AM	#19
syko86 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 130 Rep Power: 0	You don't have to use any extra programs to increase the rate of the mouse. Just go to the mouse properties and click on advanced or something. Sorry I can't remember. I'm using USB for my mouse right now. I think... You go to Device Manager, then your Mouse... It's somewhere there . There's two settings... One for the Hz, and there's another setting which can go all the way to 300 I think. I read an article somewhere and it's recommended you set both to max. Hope I've been of help. __________________ "Shoot Yourself In The Head, A Better Life Is Ahead." "Who do you side?" "Myself, of course." http://shux-inspir3.spydar.com Shucky Poets