| All I know is that I am using revision 1.x. I believe I bought the board soon after it came out from newegg. I can only assume that it is one of the earlier revisions (or the only one).
I actually have tried 2 different power supplies, with the same issues. The first one was the Antec power supply that is included in the Sonata. I believe that it is a 380watt supply, and it is made by Antec. The second one is a Seasonic SuperTornado 300 or 350 watts. Same issues with either one.
I downloaded the motherboard utility program and it indicated that chip temperature is hovering between 28 and 32 celcius. Air cooled, no overclock.
Then I had another BSOD, and decided to re install windows XP. I had another 2 BSODs on installation. That is when I decided to quit.
I am using my HTPC now. This computer has never had a BSOD, and this is the computer that I harvested parts from to test my main system.
I hope that it is not 2 problems (however unlikely) that are interacting. But now, my suspicion is the motherboard. Actually I believe it is the culprit beyond suspicion.
Some time later.
This is no bash on Epox, but I decided to go with another brand of motherboard. Reason, I work 6 to 7 days a week (10-14 hours at a time). I have this week off, a week off in many many months. I was looking forward to finally playing Doom3 (I pre ordered it), and Battle for Middle Earth.
I called Epox support and they are swamped and off for the holiday season (as they should be). I called newegg (a wonderful company) and they are overnighting a replacement motherboard to me, and they are going to give me credit for the Epox board. They are giving me credit for it over 10 months later. Amazing customer service.
Please consider my questions answered, and if you have any suggestions I will check this thread.
Liver
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