How did this Slip by.... Bad Axe 2 Available...

[Kunaak]

I remember when I first saw the BX2, I was amazed that it had 3 volts available to it right from bios...
however, seeing this persons post here...

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1745588&postcount=15

it shows only 2.8 volts.
however, thats still 2.8 volts :D

thing is... I am surprised theres been so little buzz about this board.
is it a dud, or are people just focusing on the Asus and Abit?

http://www.tankguys.biz/intel-d975xbx2-sata2lanaudio-p-1703.html

[SimbaLion]

I've been wondering that myself. No one and I mean NO ONE cares about this board. I brought up the subject about a month ago and a splatter of replies, and then nothing. Weird...I guess those blue flame heatsinks need to be lit up with LED's and the board to cost $400 for anyone to care anymore. :(

[shimmishim]

how does it do fsb wise?

[FUGGER]

I should have results by Monday on the BX2. Starting with x6800 for FSB testing

[Funky Monkey]

It looks like it doesn't have the Kentsfield multiplier problem, which is good to see.

http://www.vr-zone.com/index.php?i=4130&s=2

[LazyBum]

No idea, I am kinda curious because I have gotten bored with this P5W64 and want something different. No holes in this damn asus board means no WC on the chipset :( I tried mounting my block but with only 2 hooks it's impossible to keep the block square against the chipset, tubing pushes it all over the place.

[Ender17]

anyone know if this board requires a ES/Extreme chip or a mod to get the advanced OC options like the original BadAxe?

[eva2000]

yeah hope that Australia gets badaxe2 soon.. seen a few retailers list it as preorder for now

[TankGuys]

Not as much fan-fare with this board, to be sure - but we are selling them. I'm down to 4 OEM units left.

[SKiLL3D]

the coolest Feature is the LED that blinks when the CPU is throttling:cool:

iLL

[freecableguy]

Also, please understand that the retail BX2 is a newer revision that those shown to reviews with the QX6700 bundle. Not only has the PCB changed (somewhat) but the BIOS is much improved with MANY new options.

-FCG

[Supertim0r]

Also, please understand that the retail BX2 is a newer revision that those shown to reviews with the QX6700 bundle. Not only has the PCB changed (somewhat) but the BIOS is much improved with MANY new options.

-FCG

the oem @ tankguyz are the newer or you suggest to wait retail ?

[berk]

Legit reviews liked it..if that counts .:D
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/395/1/

[bofors]

Not as much fan-fare with this board, to be sure - but we are selling them. I'm down to 4 OEM units left.

It looks like you have the original Bad Axe specs. listed, they are not the same for the Bad Axe 2 (Marvel 88SE6145 secondary SATA-RAID controller at 300 MB/s, Sigmatel 9274D):

http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4111
ftp://download.intel.com/design/motherbd/bx2/D7364501US.pdf

By the way, is it possible for you to order the lower cost LAD975XBX2LKR version?:

http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/bx2/bx2_available.htm

EDIT: Or is that the "OEM" version you are selling already?

[bingo13]

It looks like it doesn't have the Kentsfield multiplier problem, which is good to see.

http://www.vr-zone.com/index.php?i=4130&s=2

The retail board will do 405 with Kentsfield. ;)

[erwinz]

The retail board will do 405 with Kentsfield. ;)

nice.. :D can you please show some benches.. :D

[alejo]

Can someone with a Badaxe 2 see if it has the Everest/Vcore problem?

[thunderstruck!]

I think that the last thing to consider when you want to buy a new mobo.:p: I like the price, a nice break from Asus' $300 and $400 heatpipe monsters.

I think people are bored of the 975 chipset, and most are interested in something new.

[kyleslater]

I think that the last thing to consider when you want to buy a new mobo.:p: I like the price, a nice break from Asus' $300 and $400 heatpipe monsters.

I think people are bored of the 975 chipset, and most are interested in something new.
Word. I'm ready for a 985 or something. I have a 975 and it's great but I want something new.

[bofors]

Word. I'm ready for a 985 or something. I have a 975 and it's great but I want something new.

That would the BearLake-X, the "X38". But it sounds like you are going to have to wait until next summer:

http://www.dailytech.com/Article.aspx?newsid=4588&commentid=71347

[kyleslater]

That would the BearLake-X, the "X38". But it sounds like you are going to have to wait until next summer:

http://www.dailytech.com/Article.aspx?newsid=4588&commentid=71347

Yeah. I've gathered that... But there did used to be a 985 being bandied about and I've kindof been away from this for a little while (hence the crappy OC on my CPU) But I've been working hard so I can afford a stupidly expensive CPU lol.

[Vengure]

I'msurprised aswell BX1 was a huge hype with the 1333 strap but now bx2 is released not many mention it Id like to see results on it :D

[Ender17]

anyone know if this board requires a ES/Extreme chip or a mod to get the advanced OC options like the original BadAxe?

[breetai72]

BX2 has OC hooks enabled for all processors. The "OC Debug" jumper is still there, but it is no longer used.

[breetai72]

Here is the best I got with a BX2. My air cooler is crappy, so the core speed is low, but I got pretty good FSB and memory.

[bofors]

Here is the best I got with a BX2. My air cooler is crappy, so the core speed is low, but I got pretty good FSB and memory.

Thanks for the report. Did you use the 1066 or 1333 strap? What is the max. FSB possible with the 1066 strap?

[dab420]

Is it just me, or is he running that bx2 with x8 PCI-E.. shouldn't it be x16?

[breetai72]

Thanks for the report. Did you use the 1066 or 1333 strap? What is the max. FSB possible with the 1066 strap?

I was using the 1333 strap. 1066 runs out of steam around 350-380MHz.


Is it just me, or is he running that bx2 with x8 PCI-E.. shouldn't it be x16?

Not sure why it reports x8. I was using a 7950 GX2.

[SimbaLion]

Has anyone seen this at retail besides tankguys, who are OOS now. :(

[Supertim0r]

all mobo run @ 8x with GX2

[TankGuys]

Has anyone seen this at retail besides tankguys, who are OOS now. :(

They sold quick :D

I have a line on some more, and I'm doing my best to get them here ASAP. I'll likely spring to have them overnighted to us, so check back in a day or two :)

[bobov]

Newegg has them. $329.99 :(

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813121059

[bofors]

Thanks for the report on NewEgg. (Don't forget $6.94 for shipping, WTF?)

TigerDirect has them for $250: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2563503&Sku=I69-2145

... and OEM QX6700 for a mere $1100 (compared to NewEgg's obscene $1500): http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2573616

Retail box QX6700 for $1300: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2573616

[SimbaLion]

Wow, Newegg is just gouging on those motherboards. :( Geez. I chatted with them and they offered me a "courtesy $25 off the $329.99 price plus free shipping" Ummmmm....I declined.

[FUGGER]

I ran into a slight delay, I was hit with a second 8800GTX and banged out some SLI 3D stuff on 680i while I had it on the Vapo.

Looking like Friday for the tripple stage cascade w/ Kentsfield. I have a sweet chip that should break 5ghz benchable.

[cadaveca]

lol. hit, charles? those are some heavyweight cards, so musta been a good hit! still waiting for some more updates in your thread....looking forward to seeing your XBX2 numbers too.:fact:

[TankGuys]

10 more available now, all OEM again.

[bofors]

I would really like to see some more detailed overclocking results from the Bad Axe 2 posted before I lay down $250.

(When is eva2000 getting one?)

[sephiroth8748]

I would really like to see some more detailed overclocking results from the Bad Axe 2 posted before I lay down $250.

QFT

[C Stat B]

I got a REV 503 XBX2 today. No CPU until next pay day, 7 whole days :slapass:.

[SimbaLion]

My BX2 is arriving next Tuesday.

[shimmishim]

I should have results by Monday on the BX2. Starting with x6800 for FSB testing

it's been almost a week now... any results?

or did i miss it?

[bobov]

I just test my XBX2 (retail version 503) mobo with my L629B E6600. So far 400X9 orthos LargeFFT stable @ 1.40v in bios, 1.37v in windows, using 1066 strap. The vFSB&vMCH at default, only change fsb to 400, increase Vcore to 1.40v, mem runs at 800MHz.

IMO, XBX2 is a great mobo. I do not need to do OC-Debug mod to overclock my E6600. The vDroop is much less than Asus P5WDG2 WS Pro. vDimm from 1.80v to 2.80v, FSB from 133 to 500 MHz.

:)

[C Stat B]

I just test my XBX2 (retail version 503) mobo with my L629B E6600. So far 400X9 orthos LargeFFT stable @ 1.40v in bios, 1.37v in windows, using 1066 strap. The vFSB&vMCH at default, only change fsb to 400, increase Vcore to 1.40v, mem runs at 800MHz.

IMO, XBX2 is a great mobo. I do not need to do OC-Debug mod to overclock my E6600. The vDroop is much less than Asus P5WDG2 WS Pro. vDimm from 1.80v to 2.80v, FSB from 133 to 500 MHz.

:)
That what I like to hear, I hope my E6600 is a good one.

[ted3]

I just test my XBX2 (retail version 503) mobo with my L629B E6600. So far 400X9 orthos LargeFFT stable @ 1.40v in bios, 1.37v in windows, using 1066 strap. The vFSB&vMCH at default, only change fsb to 400, increase Vcore to 1.40v, mem runs at 800MHz.

IMO, XBX2 is a great mobo. I do not need to do OC-Debug mod to overclock my E6600. The vDroop is much less than Asus P5WDG2 WS Pro. vDimm from 1.80v to 2.80v, FSB from 133 to 500 MHz.

:)
Nice! Does the XBX2 allow you to set lower multiplier? I would like to know how high you can get the FSB with 1066 strap.

About vdroop, is it the same as the old XBX or further improved? I mean, comparing to unmodded Asus boards is like aiming below the belt.

[bobov]

No, I can't set lower multiplier unless X6800 used. Havn't try fsb higher than 400, but will test it this evening.

The vdroop is about the same as the old xbx.

[GrimReaper]

waiting for a motherboard from DFI or asus using this chipset:woot: :toast:

[SimbaLion]

waiting for a motherboard from DFI or asus using this chipset:woot: :toast:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but there is no new chipset involved in this board.

[»X$«êdên]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813121059&ATT=13-121-059&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r

Well that was a quiet launch really I didn't even remember...but not the DFI/ASUS .

I thought I read it was scaled down? hmm Too much reading in too little time with TOO MUCH impatience :D

[SimbaLion]

I actually ordered mine from TigerDirect using the link a few posts up at 249.99 (Newegg's price is a horrificly inflated one.)

[GPSeek]

Just a quick question. Does Tuniq Tower 120 fit this bad axe? Thanks!

[bobov]

I just test my XBX2 (retail version 503) mobo with my L629B E6600. So far 400X9 orthos LargeFFT stable @ 1.40v in bios, 1.37v in windows, using 1066 strap. The vFSB&vMCH at default, only change fsb to 400, increase Vcore to 1.40v, mem runs at 800MHz.

IMO, XBX2 is a great mobo. I do not need to do OC-Debug mod to overclock my E6600. The vDroop is much less than Asus P5WDG2 WS Pro. vDimm from 1.80v to 2.80v, FSB from 133 to 500 MHz.

:)

Update:

FSB = 412MHz, 1066 strap
Multiple = 9
vCore = 1.450v in bios, 1.43v/1.42v in windows idle/load
vFSB = 1.250v
vMCH = 1.525v
vDimm = 2.00v

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/4555/d975xbx237ghztk1.jpg

[bobov]

Just a quick question. Does Tuniq Tower 120 fit this bad axe? Thanks!

TT120 fit xbx1, xbx2 layout is about same as xbx1, so TT120 should fit bad axe 2. :)

[Speederlander]

The vDroop is much less than Asus P5WDG2 WS Pro

Unless you are using a recent new BIOS (no reason to, IMO) the P5WDG2 WS Pro overvolts, a lot.

[bobov]

BIOS 0502 0506 undervolts.

[Speederlander]

BIOS 0502 0506 undervolts.
Yeah I know (there are a few undervolting beta bioses out there too) and from what has been reported here, they offer no real improvement OCing-wise, other than quad core ready, etc.

[bofors]

Update:

FSB = 412MHz, 1066 strap
Multiple = 9
vCore = 1.450v in bios, 1.43v/1.42v in windows idle/load
vFSB = 1.250v
vMCH = 1.525v
vDimm = 2.00v

Thanks for the update.

While this is certainly a good overclock, I do not see these numbers as being significantly better than what is achievable on an original Bad Axe.

[bobov]

BX2 BIOS is more oc friendly than BX1s. vDimm up to 2.80v compare 2.20v in BX1, FSB up to 500MHz compare 50%(400 MHz). BX2 supports quadcore better.

And no OC-Debug mod required on BX2.

[loafer87gt]

Thanks for sharing your BX2 info - I can't wait for mine to arrive next week.

[GPSeek]

TT120 fit xbx1, xbx2 layout is about same as xbx1, so TT120 should fit bad axe 2. :)

Thanks!
Just ordered the retail box from ClubIT. The price there is good:)

http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A4838942

$234.99 + $7.00 (shipping) = $241.99
:)

[bofors]

BX2 BIOS is more oc friendly than BX1s. vDimm up to 2.80v compare 2.20v in BX1, FSB up to 500MHz compare 50%(400 MHz). BX2 supports quadcore better.

And no OC-Debug mod required on BX2.

Yes, I think Kentsfield support (quad-core) may be what really distinguishes the Bad Axe 2 from the original:

http://vr-zone.com/index.php?i=4111&s=7
http://sg.vr-zone.com/?i=4130&s=2

But the orignal can take the FSB to 500 MHz too (1333 strap + 50%), I am running mine at 466. Are you saying that the the Bad Axe 2 can do 500 MHz on the 1066 strap? I thought the limit was 433.

[fullmetal]

not bad...more room for improvement

[bobov]

Yes, I think Kentsfield support (quad-core) may be what really distinguishes the Bad Axe 2 from the original:

http://vr-zone.com/index.php?i=4111&s=7
http://sg.vr-zone.com/?i=4130&s=2

But the orignal can take the FSB to 500 MHz too (1333 strap + 50%), I am running mine at 466. Are you saying that the the Bad Axe 2 can do 500 MHz on the 1066 strap? I thought the limit was 433.

The limit is 500MHz on 1066 strap on BX2.

[bofors]

The limit is 500MHz on 1066 strap on BX2.

Nice, thanks for the info.

I just ordered some Micron "fat body" RAM by Corsair that likes to run at about 2.45V, so I guess I am going to getting some Bad Axe 2's for the higher vDIMM: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=123720

But I really think these boards will shine with Kentsfield, so I guess when they come down to a reasonable price (like $500, hopefully by next summer) I will be ready to drop them in.

[Supertim0r]

too bad my site is down. I have some pics with the tt120 installed...fat d9 also :)

edit : moved here -> http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=124131

[GPSeek]

Supertim0r,
the M/B with a TT 120 looks great!:toast:
Thanks for sharing. Can't wait for the slow shipping:p:

[Teratism]

Will be interesting if the board can actually hit its Max on the 1066 strap. Most other boards claim large numbers and usually provide well short of them.

[heikis]

i have a choice to get p5b deluxe or this badaxe2. which one to get?
im using e6400 and i would be sattisfied with 400FSB at 1033 strap. i need not to go higher
im afraid to get p5b deluxe because the board dies too easy. if you guys confirm that BAXE2 can do 400FSB 1066 strap easily and has no major issues (this board does well with micron d9 chips, right?)

[breetai72]

The board can definitely do 400MHz. I've run it up past 450MHz. The key to if it will hit 400 with the 1066 strap is the MCH. Nothing else. If you end up with a MCH that has good timings, you'll be able to hit it.

One suggestion. Make sure you have good air on the MCH if you increase it's voltage. I used a 40mm fan with wire ties on the heat sink. It works great and there is a fan header there to connect to. The ICH can use air too since V_Core MCH = V_Core ICH on these boards.

[heikis]

I have a 120mm and a 80mm fan blowing at the NB and SB anyway. So I guess I will be going for the badaxe2.
does the badaxe2 have the coldboot problem? i really dont want my HDD and PSU to suffer because of the coldboot problem.

and wait a minute... are you guys saying the badaxe2 supports FSB from 133 to 500 IN BIOS??? i saw that the limit in bios was 433MHz- has it been upped to 500MHz by a bios fix or something?

[bobov]

BX2 does support FSB from 133 to 500 in BIOS. :)

[heikis]

BX2 does support FSB from 133 to 500 in BIOS. :)

thank you very much.
-> but what about the coldboot? does it exist? when does it occur? can it be avoided? this i really need to know so i can prepare myself :D
asus has fixed the issue with a bios update, but has Intel?

[cadaveca]

I don't see no issue on XBX1 w/ new bios, so you'd think XBX2 would b just as good, if not better, than it's predecessor.

[Supertim0r]

my Q6600 is limited on the XBX2 (390fsb) but...this mobo is sick with conroe :slobber:

edit : second boot -> 1M cas3 (http://simon.webideal.ca/Bench/4gig%201m%20e66%20xbx2.JPG), 1M cas4 (http://simon.webideal.ca/Bench/4.05gig%201m%20e66%20xbx2.JPG), prime stability :eek: (http://simon.webideal.ca/Bench/3.8%20prime%20xbx2.JPG)

[TheJuice]

I didnt see this posted anywhere, but there is a BIOS updated available for Bad Axe 2.

Ver #2330, Date: 11/16/2006

http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D975XBX2/tools.htm

New Fixes/Features:
 Fixed issue where “Clear BIOS Passwords” feature in Maintenance
Page of BIOS Setup was not working.
 Updated Marvell* 88SE6145 Option ROM to version 1.1.0.34.
 Fixed issue where BIOS Setup defaults would overwrite current user
settings when entering Maintenance Mode.
 Added Microsoft* Vista* support for STAC9227 and STAC9274D audio
codecs.
 Expanded overclocking functionality.
 Added IDCC version 2.02 support.
 Fixed an issue where auto-recovery from a corrupt image wasn't
working.
 Fixed fan speed surge during initial power on.
 Fixed higher than normal Fan noise with certain processors.
 Fixed potential issue where Fan speed stuck at 100%.
 Fixed issue where attempting to use the One Time Boot Menu
appeared to hang POST.
 Fixed issue where Recovery status screen is blank.

[tjelaw]

I didnt see this posted anywhere, but there is a BIOS updated available for Bad Axe 2.

Ver #2330, Date: 11/16/2006

http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D975XBX2/tools.htm

New Fixes/Features:
 Fixed issue where “Clear BIOS Passwords” feature in Maintenance
Page of BIOS Setup was not working.
 Updated Marvell* 88SE6145 Option ROM to version 1.1.0.34.
 Fixed issue where BIOS Setup defaults would overwrite current user
settings when entering Maintenance Mode.
 Added Microsoft* Vista* support for STAC9227 and STAC9274D audio
codecs.
 Expanded overclocking functionality.
 Added IDCC version 2.02 support.
 Fixed an issue where auto-recovery from a corrupt image wasn't
working.
 Fixed fan speed surge during initial power on.
 Fixed higher than normal Fan noise with certain processors.
 Fixed potential issue where Fan speed stuck at 100%.
 Fixed issue where attempting to use the One Time Boot Menu
appeared to hang POST.
 Fixed issue where Recovery status screen is blank.

hasnt anyone tried it? or are there simply almost no owners of this board? :confused:

I need to pick a mobo within this week but dont know which one :( I wasnt happy with my P5W so I sold it already. I'm gonna put an E6700 ES on there with SS. Would 1.6v on the CPU of the BX2 be enough to get the max potential? Cause prefer not to voltmod.

[Supertim0r]

hasnt anyone tried it? or are there simply almost no owners of this board? :confused:

I need to pick a mobo within this week but dont know which one :( I wasnt happy with my P5W so I sold it already. I'm gonna put an E6700 ES on there with SS. Would 1.6v on the CPU of the BX2 be enough to get the max potential? Cause prefer not to voltmod.

i'm using this bios, it's really a nice board

1.6v is kinda low but at least, vdroop is excellent on this board :)

[heikis]

what's he max stable FSB you people gain @ 1033 strap with the maximum MCH voltage? 450+ ?

[bofors]

? Expanded overclocking functionality.


Does anyone know exactly what that is referring to?

[eiceman]

what about mch?max is 1.7V?

[Supertim0r]

what about mch?max is 1.7V?

max 1.5vfsb (http://simon.webideal.ca/Temp/XBX2/b10.JPG)
max 1.7vmch (http://simon.webideal.ca/Temp/XBX2/b11.JPG)

[bofors]

Does anyone know if the BadAxe2 can unlock Conroes down (lower the multiplier)?

[joe_cool]

i'm using this bios, it's really a nice board

1.6v is kinda low but at least, vdroop is excellent on this board :)


Vdroop is excellent ? :rofl:

With my QX6700 @ quadprime i have a vdroop of 0.06V.
1.6V in Bios gives me 1.54V measured @ quadprime.;)

[ted3]

Vdroop is excellent ? :rofl:

With my QX6700 @ quadprime i have a vdroop of 0.06V.
1.6V in Bios gives me 1.54V measured @ quadprime.;)
So THATS how you meassure vdroop... Well, as long as you are happy with it then why not, but no need to post so obviously wrong "results".

[BAR*B*Q]

Does anyone know if the BadAxe2 can unlock Conroes down (lower the multiplier)?


nope. that didnt work so far.

[bofors]

Thanks, this confirms what others have said.

[Kunaak]

its not that it cant.
its just a feature they choose to not put in the bios.
when they do it from bios, all they are doing is manipulating EIST.

if you wanna unlock the multiplier yourself, run crystal CPUID, and make sure EIST is enabled from the bios.
then you can change the Multiplier from within windows.
its better then nothing. ;)

[BAR*B*Q]

its not that it cant.
its just a feature they choose to not put in the bios.
when they do it from bios, all they are doing is manipulating EIST.

if you wanna unlock the multiplier yourself, run crystal CPUID, and make sure EIST is enabled from the bios.
then you can change the Multiplier from within windows.
its better then nothing. ;)


hmmm . that didnt work to me. and im prettey sure that EIST was disabled. :confused:

[bofors]

hmmm . that didnt work to me. and im prettey sure that EIST was disabled. :confused:

Try enabling EIST like Kunaak said. ;)

[Suge Knight]

Is there a soft to Oc on Windows ?

[bofors]

... you can change the Multiplier from within Windows.

Thanks for the detailed information.

I actually run a hacked version of Apple's OS X on my machines, so these types of Windows based overclocking tools are not directly usable by me.

But I am starting to think about trying to use them by running Windows virtually. Otherwise, I think it may be time for me to start writing some overclocking software for OS X. We need someting like ClockGen and CPU-Z anyways, and even have problems reading CPU temperatures.

[bofors]

Is there a soft to Oc on Windows ?

Yes, ClockGen works on some motherboards:

http://www.cpuid.com/clockgen.php

[BAR*B*Q]

Try enabling EIST like Kunaak said. ;)



i shoudlnt post when coming home boozed at night weekends :slap:

ill try reducing multi again later.

[Wompa164]

What is everyone running for temperature monitoring? SpeedFan isn't working on this board for me yet..

[Supertim0r]

What is everyone running for temperature monitoring? SpeedFan isn't working on this board for me yet..

coretemp

[StealthyFish]

Nah, clockgen doesn't have my ICS for the badaxe rev 305. maybe it works for the XBX2 though. my ICS is 954108. Intel does have the Intel Desktop Control Center. It lets you tweak FSB, vCore, vDimm, etc...

[bofors]

Does anybody know if there is some open source "CPU tweaker" (like ClockGen or whatever), perhaps for Linux?

[tjelaw]

Anyone with new results of this board?

Mine's coming in today, ill post my findings tonight or tomorrow.
Gonna stick a 6700 ES in there with a tuniq tower. SS is coming in a couple of weeks :rolleyes:

[Suge Knight]

Yes, ClockGen works on some motherboards:

http://www.cpuid.com/clockgen.php

What is the PLL for the XBX2 ?

Thanx.

[bofors]

What is the PLL for the XBX2 ?

The BX2 uses a SLG505YC56DT clock generator (as opposed to the BX1'
s ICS630332): http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4111&s=3

http://resources.vr-zone.com/Shamino/badx2/10.jpg

[TheJuice]

There is another BIOS update available for Bad Axe 2.

Ver #2333, Date: 11/27/2006

http://www.intel.com/products/mother...XBX2/tools.htm


BIOS Version 2333
About This BIOS:
 November 27, 2006
 BX97520J.86A.2333.2006.1127.1450
 SATA RAID info:
 Intel(R) RAID for SATA - v5.6.2.1002
 Marvell* 88SE6145 SATA BIOS – v1.1.0.34
 Initializing Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.2.28
 Intel® Active Management Technology info:
 Intel® AMT BX Firmware: v1.2.3

New Fixes/Features:
 Fixed issue where ICH7 controller would not come up in the proper
mode in certain circumstances.

[GPSeek]

There is another BIOS update available for Bad Axe 2.

Ver #2333, Date: 11/27/2006

http://www.intel.com/products/mother...XBX2/tools.htm


BIOS Version 2333
About This BIOS:
 November 27, 2006
 BX97520J.86A.2333.2006.1127.1450
 SATA RAID info:
 Intel(R) RAID for SATA - v5.6.2.1002
 Marvell* 88SE6145 SATA BIOS – v1.1.0.34
 Initializing Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.2.28
 Intel® Active Management Technology info:
 Intel® AMT BX Firmware: v1.2.3

New Fixes/Features:
 Fixed issue where ICH7 controller would not come up in the proper
mode in certain circumstances.
I'm using this version. No noticeable improvement in terms of overclocking over the old version that was shipped with the board.;)

[Supertim0r]

me want 400+fsb with kentsfield :(

[Ender17]

I'm using this version. No noticeable improvement in terms of overclocking over the old version that was shipped with the board.;)
what is your OC on the 3060?

[GPSeek]

what is your OC on the 3060?
Just a quick update:

Here is a qoute from one of my previous posts:


4*900 = 3.6GHz at 1.40v Orthos stable for 4+ hours:toast:
core temp 0.94 reads the core temperature around 63~67C at lowest speed of TT120.:)

The last time I checked it was 8+ hours Orthos:)

[screwtech02]

Can you guys post your bios settings??? Just got my board today, and want to get to the overclocking.. Board bios is a whole lot different than my P5WD2-E was, im havin some issues.... Runnin a 6600 in it with 4gb of OCZ DDR-800, the crossfire cert stuff...

Any help is appreciated....:cool:

Edit for specs...

D975XBX2
6600
4x1024 OCZ DDR800 ATI CERT
2xX1900's Crossfire
5-80gig Seagate Sata's
Custom Koolance Exos1 setup
(proc,chipset,mem,vid cards)

[Supertim0r]

Can you guys post your bios settings??? Just got my board today, and want to get to the overclocking.. Board bios is a whole lot different than my P5WD2-E was, im havin some issues.... Runnin a 6600 in it with 4gb of OCZ DDR-800, the crossfire cert stuff...

Any help is appreciated....:cool:

complete specs please

[screwtech02]

bump...

[Ender17]

bump...

complete specs please
...

[Kendragon]

OK guys help PLEASE. HOw do you know what the Strap is set at??? I back to intel from AMD FX60. I gotta say this QX6700@ stock makes my FX60 @ 3gigs seam slow. Or at least point me to a bios guide for this thing the XBX2!!!

[screwtech02]

Look here for ALL the info....

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=124131