Asus Striker II Extreme: Corruption/Freezes Troubleshooting Thread [Archive]

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 06:27 AM

Hello everybody,

I've noticed that there are lots of you with corruption and/or video freezing issues with the Asus Striker II Extreme, so I decided to help you as much as I can to get your issues sorted.
But to "allow" me to help you, you need to help me first.
In the next post you'll find a "template" which you'll have to use to report your system specs & settings ( in detail ) to me, so I can check them out and start troubleshooting your issues individually.
It looks like I'm asking you to fill a big list of settings, but believe me, it's worth it.
Please do not bother posting if you're going to ignore my "requirements" ( check the next post ) and say that you do "fulfill" them.
The best way to troubleshoot and hopefully solve a problem, is to analyze the specs & configurations in detail.The greater the detail and the more chances you have to solve a problem.And this doesn't only apply to computer related only problems, but in every little ( or big ) thing in real-life as well.

This thread is only about the Striker II Extreme, so please do not post here if you have another nFORCE 790i motherboard, it will only make things more complicated, and will derail the thread.

If you're going to post and try to work with me here to get those corruption and/or freezing issues ironed out, please use the template found in the next post

p.s. If you're using the "Auto" setting, report the value set by the motherboard ( some of them have a "current setting" next to them, displaying what the motherboard is using )

p.s.1. I'm no longer providing support for this product.

p.s.2. If you're from nVIDIA or Asus, your product ( 790i chipset & Striker II series ) sucks!

p.s.3. It's "stable" slim, not "estable"

p.s.4. Have fun! :D

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 06:28 AM

Some settings as you can see are displayed in red color, YOU NEED to SET those values EXACTLY like I have

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =
CPU =
RAM =
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =
VGA1 =
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =
Sound Card Drivers Version =
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier =
FSB - Memory Clock Mode =
FSB - Memory Ratio =
FSB (QDR) MHz =
MEM (DDR) MHz =
LDT Frequency =
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz =
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 =
P2 =
tCL ( CAS Latency ) =
tRCD =
tRP =
tRAS =
Command Per Clock (CMD) =
tRRD =
tRC =
tWR =
tWTR =
tFAW =
tRD =
tRTP =
tRFC =
tREF =

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage =
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage =
CPU VTT Voltage =
Memory Voltage =
NB Core Voltage =
SB Core Voltage =
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio =
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio =
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio =
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio =
NB GTL REF Ratio =
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt =
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt =
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt =
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt =

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
Your input here

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 06:30 AM

EXAMPLE

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX620 ( 620W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = CellShock DDR3-1800 2GB Kit ( CS3222580 ) [ Micron D9GTR chips ]
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Samsung HD501LJ ( 500GB, SATA II )
VGA1 = Asus GeForce 9800GTX 512MB
VGA2 ( if you have ) = Asus GeForce 9800GTX 512MB
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan above it blowing towards the NB
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan above it blowing towards the SB
CPU Cooling = ThermalRight Ultra-120 Extreme
RAM Cooling = Corsair Dominator AirFlow
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v173.67
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Drivers WebUpdate 4 v [ I'm bored enough to check the files now :D ]
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.0MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 6
tRAS = 21
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = 7
tRC = 33
tWR = 10
tWTR = 25
tFAW = 33
tRD = 11
tRTP = 7
tRFC = 60
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.2375V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.60V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.30V
Memory Voltage = 1.70V
NB Core Voltage = 1.66V
SB Core Voltage = 1.65V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = +14mV
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = +26mV
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = +26mV
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = +14mV
NB GTL REF Ratio = +30mV
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
I'm having system freezes when watching videos with Windows Media Player 11.
I have this...blah blah ( the more the details, the better our chances of solving your issue become ;) )

slim142

06-10-2008, 09:10 AM

PSU = Corsair TX750 ( 750W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = G.Skill DDR3-1600 2GB Black Heatspreaders HZ Series [ Micron D9GTR chips ]
HDD = Raptor (non-x version) ( 150GB, SATA II )
VGA1 = eVGA 8800GT SC version 512mb
VGA2 = eVGA 8800GT SC version 512mb
SPU = Auzentech X-Fi Prelude
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan (scythe mini-kaze 40mm) above it blowing towards the NB
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler (Armor+ fan blows towards it)
CPU Cooling = ThermalRight Ultra-120 Extreme
RAM Cooling = None
BIOS version 0801

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = UnLinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Manual
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.0MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 18
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto
tRC = 30
tWR = Auto
tWTR = Auto
tFAW = Auto
tRD = Auto
tRTP = Auto
tRFC = Auto
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.32500V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.30V
Memory Voltage = 1.86V
NB Core Voltage = 1.44V
SB Core Voltage = 1.50V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
I'm having system freezes when watching videos with Media Player Classic and VLC player whenever SLI is enabled. ~20 secs after I started the movie/video, it will freeze, a beep will sound and restarting is the only solution.
I have tried BIOS 0703, 0704, 0801. Codecs 3.9.0 and 3.9.5 also different SLI bridge and GeForce drivers 169.21 WHQL, 174.74BETA, 175.16WHQL and 175.80

PLEASE HELP

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 10:01 AM

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 10:27 AM

Slim, you forgot to report the values set by the board ( wherever you've chosen "Auto" ) [ in the Memory Timing Settings for example, if you choose Auto for some timings, after you save & exit the BIOS, enter the BIOS again, go to the Memory Timing Settings menu, and report the timings set by the board ( they're on the right column under "Current" )

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 10:44 AM

Slim, 10 minutes and still playing here.
Only difference between my settings and yours are:
Core 2 Duo E8400 instead of Q9450 ( will check them out with the QX9650 later on )
Memory Sub-timings ( Auto settings on your RAM, will more than likely be different than my Auto settings ).

Edit your post and show me the timings set by your board where you've selected Auto.

slim142

06-10-2008, 12:34 PM

Template edited, was missing the necessary drivers information :D
Will try your settings and tell you my results.

A first quick note... you're pumping a lot voltage for relatively low clocks for a 2GB D9GTR kit, and without a fan at ~1.9V your chips will be hot enough to error sometimes.
I'll be back with results, ideas, notes, etc ;)

1.90vdimm is what the stock voltage is. I have it in 1.86v because in idle it gives me 1.90 but in load it gives 1.94v so overvoltage is always present no matter what, and yes they do get hot. I dont have any fan on top because I dont want to interfere with the CPU airflow.

Slim, you forgot to report the values set by the board ( wherever you've chosen "Auto" ) [ in the Memory Timing Settings for example, if you choose Auto for some timings, after you save & exit the BIOS, enter the BIOS again, go to the Memory Timing Settings menu, and report the timings set by the board ( they're on the right column under "Current" )

I did catch that. Will bring #s later

Slim, 10 minutes and still playing here.
Only difference between my settings and yours are:
Core 2 Duo E8400 instead of Q9450 ( will check them out with the QX9650 later on )
Memory Sub-timings ( Auto settings on your RAM, will more than likely be different than my Auto settings ).

Edit your post and show me the timings set by your board where you've selected Auto.

Im having a problem right now. I install XP but when I try to install nForce drivers, it will always get stuck at ethernet drivers for some reason. I thought I had a virus so I tried installing NOD32 and it will also get stuck while installing the new files. Did the dam board just killed my raptor? I will have my old 15gb IDE drive installed to test and see, if it did killed my raptor... Im going to set my board on fire.:bsod:

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 12:40 PM

A fan over the RAMs will not interfere with the CPU fan most of the times, simply because they'll be pulling more "cold" air near the CPU fan's intake, and the CPU fan will benefit from that ;)

slim142

06-10-2008, 12:47 PM

I only have the dominator fans though, and they push air down so I got rid of them, and also the dominators fan covers half of the CPU fan making less air move into the TR 120 Extreme. Im just trying to have the best CPU air flow since its what matters most.

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 12:54 PM

I'm using the dominator airflow as well, and it's not a problem.
It doesn't affect the TRUE120's performance much... actually just a tad, the difference ain't big enough to cut any MHz of your CPU overclock.
1.9V RAM without cooling, and the summer temps... especially in Florida... I wouldn't recommend that at all.
Even if it's not enough to kill them, it can degrade the memories after prolonged hot-running periods.

slim142

06-10-2008, 03:27 PM

Yeah you are right but is not my fault that this pos gives out more voltages than it should. Besides I really want to change this RAm to the Pi series specially because of the temps.

Im still testing my system on why the nForce ethernet drivers wont install and why my programs wont run properly. I dont know if my Raptor just died...
Anyways here it goes the missing info
GeForce 175.16 WHQL
nForce 9.64 (ALL)
Sound card drivers Auzentech Prelude RC5-1 Patch 1.0

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 03:31 PM

You forgot the Memory Timings m8.

slim142

06-10-2008, 03:40 PM

Yeah I know, I will do that as soon as I finish my last try trying to fix this dam ethernet driver that wont freakin install.

Is there any driver (NOT from nvidia) that will make ethernet ports work? I really need internet here... Im using old striker computer.

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 03:44 PM

Warboy

06-10-2008, 03:48 PM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Antec TruePower Quattro 1000W
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = OCZ DDR3 Platinum PC2-14400
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital SATAII 16mb cache 250GB
VGA1 = Nvidia BFG Geforce 8800 GTX OC2
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer Professional
NorthBridge Cooling = Default
SouthBridge Cooling = Default
CPU Cooling = Thermalright 120 Extreme
RAM Cooling = OCZ RAM Cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.80
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.1.1304(???)
BIOS version 0801

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = x8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = N/A
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = x5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto
tRC = Auto
tWR = Auto
tWTR = Auto
tFAW = Auto
tRD = Auto
tRTP = Auto
tRFC = Auto
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.3525
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.50
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.30
Memory Voltage = 1.92
NB Core Voltage = 1.50
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio =
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio =
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio =
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -
NB GTL REF Ratio = +40
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 04:08 PM

Warboy m8, you forgot to tell us what's your problem here, data corruptions ? video freezing ?

Warboy

06-10-2008, 05:05 PM

Warboy m8, you forgot to tell us what's your problem here, data corruptions ? video freezing ?

Crap, Well anyways, As I posted in the Other thread, Mainly Data Corruption or System Lockups at Idle. It will pass OCCT/Prime95 just fine, But When Idling at Desktop, It will just lockup.

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 05:15 PM

You can start by setting your VTT Voltage at 1.4V NB Voltage at 1.56V and SB Voltage at 1.6V and your Memory Voltage to 1.76V

Are you using Windows Vista with DreamScene enabled & running ?

tekjunkie

06-10-2008, 06:25 PM

Good thread to share the exact BIOS setting so that we can help each other out. In other news, I am having problems with my replacement board, but I didn't have much time to try hard enough. Also, I am not happy with the case that I bought(v2110b). The air flow is really crappy. Sorry about going offtopic.

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 06:30 PM

As soon as I finish some stuff that are top priority for me this week, I'll post some configurations that I've tested and work fine so you can try them out.

Coupa

06-10-2008, 06:50 PM

equired System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Silverstone Strider 850W
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = 4x1gb DDR3 1066 xms3 Corsair
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Samsung 500GB
VGA1 = Inno3d 9800GTX
VGA2 ( if you have ) = Inno3d 9800GTX
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Stock SupremeFX II
NorthBridge Cooling = none
SouthBridge Cooling = none
CPU Cooling = Zalman 9500
RAM Cooling = Thermaltake cyclo ram cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.10.2.6320 (thats the device manager one, forgot its actual name...its the latest anyway).
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = 3:2
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1066
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto 4
tRC = Auto 27
tWR = Auto 10
tWTR = Auto 14
tFAW = Auto 21
tRD = Auto 9
tRTP = Auto 4
tRFC = Auto 48
tREF = Auto 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.3
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.3
Memory Voltage = 1.52
NB Core Voltage = 1.46
SB Core Voltage = 1.55
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -58
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -64
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -64
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -58
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
Never ever had a corruption issue (touch wood), but i have never been able to use SLI without a freeze (in games, i can run vista as long as i like without freezing with SLI). The GTLrefs and voltages that i have there allow me to use one card with no freezing in games, but i still get freezes in movies, although it takes an hour or two. If i move those GTLrefs up or down, i dont get the freeze, but it will stutter when it would normally freeze for about, 1-2 seconds, then continue like nothing happened. With all settings Auto i get cant play games, as it freezes. Tried overclocking too, still no corruption but no improvement in SLI freeze, so ill just wait until ive solved SLI before i overclock.

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 07:04 PM

Guys, whether you set the timings manually or automatically ( auto ) I need the values applied by the motherboard.
Once you've saved your settings & exited BIOS, enter the BIOS after the restart and note the values listed under the "Current" line, and report them to me instead of typing "Auto" next to the memory timings ( I'm talking about all the memory & chipset timings, not the main RAM timings only )

Example:

http://i31.tinypic.com/2vxr29v.jpg
I need the values listed in the green circle ;)

Warboy

06-10-2008, 07:21 PM

You can start by setting your VTT Voltage at 1.4V NB Voltage at 1.56V and SB Voltage at 1.6V and your Memory Voltage to 1.76V

Are you using Windows Vista with DreamScene enabled & running ?

No I'm not running Vista, I'm running XP. I'll try those settings soon, Isn't raising the VTT to 1.4 dangerous?
So let me get this right, I'm going to test this as settings.
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair TX650W Power Supply
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = OCZ DDR3 Platinum PC2-14400
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital SATAII 16mb cache 250GB
VGA1 = Nvidia BFG Geforce 8800 GTX OC2
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer Professional
NorthBridge Cooling = Default
SouthBridge Cooling = Default
CPU Cooling = Thermalright 120 Extreme
RAM Cooling = OCZ RAM Cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.80
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.1.1304(???)
BIOS version 0801

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = x8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = N/A
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = x5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto (5)
tRC = Auto (33)
tWR = Auto (12)
tWTR = Auto (18)
tFAW = Auto (21)
tRD = Auto (9)
tRTP = Auto (6)
tRFC = Auto (72)
tREF = Auto (7.8uS)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.3500
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.50
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.40
Memory Voltage = 1.76
NB Core Voltage = 1.56
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -36
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -40
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -40
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -36
NB GTL REF Ratio = +40
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

I changed the power supply because of some video card issues i was having.

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 07:36 PM

Changes/Things that you missed are displayed in red color
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair TX650W Power Supply
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = OCZ DDR3 Platinum PC2-14400
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital SATAII 16mb cache 250GB
VGA1 = Nvidia BFG Geforce 8800 GTX OC2
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer Professional
NorthBridge Cooling = Default
SouthBridge Cooling = Default
CPU Cooling = Thermalright 120 Extreme
RAM Cooling = OCZ RAM Cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.80
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.1.1304(???)
BIOS version 0801

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = x8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = N/A
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = x5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto (5)
tRC = Auto (33)
tWR = Auto (12)
tWTR = 25
tFAW = 31
tRD = Auto (9)
tRTP = Auto (6)
tRFC = Auto (72)
tREF = Auto (7.8uS)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.3500
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.50
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.40
Memory Voltage = 1.76
NB Core Voltage = 1.56
SB Core Voltage = 1.60V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -36
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -40
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -40
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -36
NB GTL REF Ratio = +40
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Warboy

06-10-2008, 07:47 PM

Coupa

06-10-2008, 07:50 PM

Ok, i went back and added my memory stuff. I hope its in order on that list, cause i only took a picture of the numbers, so i couldnt see the names, so i wrote them down in order...if that makes sense to anyone.

I also realised i was OCed to 1600, so i filled that data in.

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 08:07 PM

Problem Description
Never ever had a corruption issue (touch wood), but i have never been able to use SLI without a freeze (in games, i can run vista as long as i like without freezing with SLI). The GTLrefs and voltages that i have there allow me to use one card with no freezing in games, but i still get freezes in movies, although it takes an hour or two. If i move those GTLrefs up or down, i dont get the freeze, but it will stutter when it would normally freeze for about, 1-2 seconds, then continue like nothing happened. With all settings Auto i get cant play games, as it freezes. Tried overclocking too, still no corruption but no improvement in SLI freeze, so ill just wait until ive solved SLI before i overclock.

Try the following settings:
Changes marked with red text

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Silverstone Strider 850W
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = 4x1gb DDR3 1066 xms3 Corsair
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Samsung 500GB
VGA1 = Inno3d 9800GTX
VGA2 ( if you have ) = Inno3d 9800GTX
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Stock SupremeFX II
NorthBridge Cooling = none
SouthBridge Cooling = none
CPU Cooling = Zalman 9500
RAM Cooling = Thermaltake cyclo ram cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.10.2.6320 (thats the device manager one, forgot its actual name...its the latest anyway).
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = N/A
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1066
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto 7
tRC = 31
tWR = Auto 10
tWTR = 25
tFAW = Auto 31
tRD = Auto 9
tRTP = Auto 4
tRFC = 72
tREF = Auto 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.3
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.54V
NB Core Voltage = 1.52V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -58
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -64
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -64
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -58
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

p.s. In case you're wondering if I didn't see your last post, I did see it, just want to "start from scratch" and then raise the clocks ;)

Warboy

06-10-2008, 08:23 PM

I get Memory Errors with the Settings you gave me Zowner. Testing with MemTest.

BenchZowner

06-10-2008, 08:27 PM

Set the Memory Voltage to the original/previously working value and try again, because the two sub-timings that I told you to change cannot give you errors by raising them.

Warboy

06-10-2008, 08:43 PM

Set the Memory Voltage to the original/previously working value and try again, because the two sub-timings that I told you to change cannot give you errors by raising them.

I'm trying 1.80v before bumping it back to where i had it.

Coupa

06-10-2008, 09:48 PM

Try the following settings:

Didnt work :\

But it certainly helped.

With -43, -48, -48, -43 for GTLrefs i lasted alot longer then i usually do in CoH:OF, and in CoD4 it did the stutter instead of freeze once, then it froze about 20 minutes later, but still...progress.

What now do you think i should change?

Warboy

06-11-2008, 12:30 AM

So far, No lockups, Now if You could only help me get my memory at 1800mhz 8-8-8-24.

hexez

06-11-2008, 01:47 AM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier =7,5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode =auto
FSB - Memory Ratio =auto
FSB (QDR) MHz =1333,3
MEM (DDR) MHz =1333,3
LDT Frequency =5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 =auto
P2 =auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) =9
tRCD =9
tRP =9
tRAS =24
Command Per Clock (CMD) =1T
tRRD =3
tRC =33
tWR =12
tWTR =16
tFAW =21
tRD =11
tRTP =5
tRFC =60
tREF =7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage =1.24
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage =1.53
CPU VTT Voltage =1.12
Memory Voltage =1.68
NB Core Voltage =1.34
SB Core Voltage =1.50
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio =Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio =Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt =Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
The problems i have is: PC freeze when i am playing warcraft 3, and age of conan(bouth after 30-90min's of play time) it have frozen a few times in windows while looking at the internet/streaming movies from youtube.

I am tryed running memtest and it freeze after 5-10sek of running the test, I have tryed Disableding "usb legacy support" while running the test no difference there.
please help. :)

slim142

06-11-2008, 03:42 AM

You can try installing the latest drivers from Marvell's website ( I don't think that'll work though ).
The fact that you cannot install or run some software means instability though.

p.s. Do not install nVIDIA's MediaShield and Network Access Manager ;)

Im starting to hate this pos, NOD32 will now install as well as SP3, but not the dam ethernet driver. Always gets stuck in the middle of the ethernet installation and will end up as not responding. Im almost running out of idead. Any will be greatly appreciated. What could be causing the ethernet driver to get stuck? SMBUS and IDE installs correctly...

ANyways Benchz, here are the #s that I was missing

***Advanced Memory Settings***
5
30
12
18
25
9
6
88
7.8uS

-----------------------------------
I also have a couple more harddrives connected to the striker. Another raptor for games and 2 500gbs drives for data.

BenchZowner

06-11-2008, 01:38 PM

Didnt work :\

But it certainly helped.

With -43, -48, -48, -43 for GTLrefs i lasted alot longer then i usually do in CoH:OF, and in CoD4 it did the stutter instead of freeze once, then it froze about 20 minutes later, but still...progress.

What now do you think i should change?

Once again, changes/additions in red color:

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Silverstone Strider 850W
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = 4x1gb DDR3 1066 xms3 Corsair
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Samsung 500GB
VGA1 = Inno3d 9800GTX
VGA2 ( if you have ) = Inno3d 9800GTX
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Stock SupremeFX II
NorthBridge Cooling = place a fan above it ( even a small one ) to cool it down
SouthBridge Cooling = none
CPU Cooling = Zalman 9500
RAM Cooling = Thermaltake cyclo ram cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.10.2.6320 (thats the device manager one, forgot its actual name...its the latest anyway).
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = N/A
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1066
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto 7
tRC = 33
tWR = 12
tWTR = 25
tFAW = 33
tRD = 11
tRTP = 7
tRFC = 72
tREF = Auto 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.375V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.60V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.20V
Memory Voltage = 1.60V
NB Core Voltage = 1.58V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -29mV
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -32mV
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -32mV
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -29mV
NB GTL REF Ratio = +30mV
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

BenchZowner

06-11-2008, 01:45 PM

Problem Description:
The problems i have is: PC freeze when i am playing warcraft 3, and age of conan(bouth after 30-90min's of play time) it have frozen a few times in windows while looking at the internet/streaming movies from youtube.

I am tryed running memtest and it freeze after 5-10sek of running the test, I have tryed Disableding "usb legacy support" while running the test no difference there.
please help. :)

Suggested changes/additions in red color

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier =7,5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz =1333,3
MEM (DDR) MHz =1333,3
LDT Frequency =4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 =auto
P2 =auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) =9
tRCD =9
tRP =9
tRAS = 28
Command Per Clock (CMD) =2T
tRRD = 5
tRC =35
tWR =12
tWTR = 27
tFAW =35
tRD =11
tRTP =7
tRFC =80
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage =1.24
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage =1.53
CPU VTT Voltage =1.12
Memory Voltage =1.68
NB Core Voltage =1.44V
SB Core Voltage =1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio =Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio =+30mV
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt =Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

BenchZowner

06-11-2008, 01:53 PM

Problem Description:
I'm having system freezes when watching videos with Media Player Classic and VLC player whenever SLI is enabled. ~20 secs after I started the movie/video, it will freeze, a beep will sound and restarting is the only solution.
I have tried BIOS 0703, 0704, 0801. Codecs 3.9.0 and 3.9.5 also different SLI bridge and GeForce drivers 169.21 WHQL, 174.74BETA, 175.16WHQL and 175.80

PLEASE HELP

Suggestions/Changes/Additions in red color

PSU = Corsair TX750 ( 750W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = G.Skill DDR3-1600 2GB Black Heatspreaders HZ Series [ Micron D9GTR chips ]
HDD = Raptor (non-x version) ( 150GB, SATA II )
VGA1 = eVGA 8800GT SC version 512mb
VGA2 = eVGA 8800GT SC version 512mb
SPU = Auzentech X-Fi Prelude
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan (scythe mini-kaze 40mm) above it blowing towards the NB
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler (Armor+ fan blows towards it)
CPU Cooling = ThermalRight Ultra-120 Extreme
RAM Cooling = None
BIOS version 0801

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1760
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1760
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.0MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 22
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 5
tRC = 27
tWR = 12
tWTR = 25
tFAW = 27
tRD = 10
tRTP = 7
tRFC = 88
tREF = 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.32500V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.70V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.36V
Memory Voltage = 1.86V
NB Core Voltage = 1.55V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Let's try these settings for a start.

BenchZowner

06-11-2008, 01:59 PM

Warboy;3052888']So far, No lockups, Now if You could only help me get my memory at 1800mhz 8-8-8-24.

Let's dance! :D

Changes/Things to hit DDR3-1800

PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair TX650W Power Supply
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = OCZ DDR3 Platinum PC2-14400
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital SATAII 16mb cache 250GB
VGA1 = Nvidia BFG Geforce 8800 GTX OC2
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer Professional
NorthBridge Cooling = Add a fan over the NB ( optional, but a wise choice )
SouthBridge Cooling = Default
CPU Cooling = Thermalright 120 Extreme
RAM Cooling = OCZ RAM Cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.80
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.1.1304(???)
BIOS version 0801

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = x8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1800
LDT Frequency = x5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 5
tRC = 33
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 33
tRD = 10
tRTP = 7
tRFC = Auto (72)
tREF = Auto (7.8uS)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.3500
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.60
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.40
Memory Voltage = 1.80V
NB Core Voltage = 1.56V
SB Core Voltage = 1.60V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -36
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -40
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -40
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -36
NB GTL REF Ratio = +40
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

slim142

06-11-2008, 02:59 PM

Back to BIOS 0704, sorry BIOS 0801 is not estable at same settings (didnt fix SLI issues anyways)

This in RED are the ones Im about to change since all the others are the same to what I have right now, testing...

BIOS version 0704
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1760
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1760
tRAS = 22
tRRD = 5
tRC = 27
tWR = 12
tWTR = 25
tFAW = 27
tRD = 10
tRTP = 7
tRFC = 88
tREF = 7.8uS
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.70V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.36V
Memory Voltage = 1.86V
NB Core Voltage = 1.55V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V

Suggestions/Changes/Additions in red color

PSU = Corsair TX750 ( 750W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = G.Skill DDR3-1600 2GB Black Heatspreaders HZ Series [ Micron D9GTR chips ]
HDD = Raptor (non-x version) ( 150GB, SATA II )
VGA1 = eVGA 8800GT SC version 512mb
VGA2 = eVGA 8800GT SC version 512mb
SPU = Auzentech X-Fi Prelude
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan (scythe mini-kaze 40mm) above it blowing towards the NB
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler (Armor+ fan blows towards it)
CPU Cooling = ThermalRight Ultra-120 Extreme
RAM Cooling = None
BIOS version 0801

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1760
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1760
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.0MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 22
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 5
tRC = 27
tWR = 12
tWTR = 25
tFAW = 27
tRD = 10
tRTP = 7
tRFC = 88
tREF = 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.32500V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.70V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.36V
Memory Voltage = 1.86V
NB Core Voltage = 1.55V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Let's try these settings for a start.

slim142

06-11-2008, 03:10 PM

Sorry BenchZ, BSoD when Windows XP was loading :(

From what I can tell you, this G.Skill sticks (and probably my motherboard too) dont like to have their advanced timings settings changed. I cannot run them at stock settings neither for some reason.

Warboy

06-11-2008, 04:25 PM

PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair TX650W Power Supply
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = OCZ DDR3 Platinum PC2-14400
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital SATAII 16mb cache 250GB
VGA1 = Nvidia BFG Geforce 8800 GTX OC2
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer Professional
NorthBridge Cooling = Add a fan over the NB ( optional, but a wise choice )
SouthBridge Cooling = Default
CPU Cooling = Thermalright 120 Extreme
RAM Cooling = OCZ RAM Cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.80
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.1.1304(???)
BIOS version 0801

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = x8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1800
LDT Frequency = x5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 8
tRCD = 8
tRP = 8
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 5
tRC = 33
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 33
tRD = 10
tRTP = 7
tRFC = Auto (82)
tREF = Auto (7.8uS)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.3500
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.60
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.40
Memory Voltage = 1.92V
NB Core Voltage = 1.56V
SB Core Voltage = 1.60V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -36
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -40
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -40
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -36
NB GTL REF Ratio = +40
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

When at 1600mhz on memory, it locked up after about 12 hours up time.

I just tried the following settings and got so many memory errors, it was like a SMG.

BenchZowner

06-11-2008, 04:42 PM

Your memory should be able to handle those timings & frequency ( unless it's not Micron D9GTR/D9GTS/D9JNL ).
It could be a FSB hole or "borked" divider.
Can't tell for sure before I test those settings with a Quad on my board.

Warboy

06-11-2008, 04:57 PM

BenchZowner

06-11-2008, 05:14 PM

If they were that unstable ( like you said errors coming out like the bullets of a SMG :D ) then corruption is possible ( and not sourcing from the "old" corruptions issue ).

Warboy

06-11-2008, 06:24 PM

If they were that unstable ( like you said errors coming out like the bullets of a SMG :D ) then corruption is possible ( and not sourcing from the "old" corruptions issue ).

*shrugs*

What could be making all these issues, Since I know people like Dino have gotten ram to 2133mhz.

Coupa

06-11-2008, 07:19 PM

Once again, changes/additions in red color:

Nop, no success that time, i really thought it woulda worked, i mean, that gave every piece of hardware way more juice then it needs. Oh well :|

Any other suggestion? Or just wait for new bios/drivers.

Edit: Hold off on advice for a while, these new drivers seem to be working. :D:D

hexez

06-12-2008, 05:40 AM

Suggested changes/additions in red color

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier =7,5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz =1333,3
MEM (DDR) MHz =1333,3
LDT Frequency =4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 =auto
P2 =auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) =9
tRCD =9
tRP =9
tRAS = 28
Command Per Clock (CMD) =2T
tRRD = 5
tRC =35
tWR =12
tWTR = 27
tFAW =35
tRD =11
tRTP =7
tRFC =80
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage =1.24
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage =1.53
CPU VTT Voltage =1.12
Memory Voltage =1.68
NB Core Voltage =1.44V
SB Core Voltage =1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio =Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio =+30mV
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt =Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

still having problems, btw i forgot to say that it sometimes get stuck on the boot up screen and the "debug screen" says TEST MEM. do you think there is something worng with my memory? and is there any way to comfirm if there is any thing worng with them?

PS the PC have never been able to complite a memtest, the pc always freeze 5-10 sek within the test.

BenchZowner

06-12-2008, 05:44 AM

Which Memtest version are you "using" ?
And which memory slots

hexez

06-12-2008, 05:47 AM

Which Memtest version are you "using" ?
And which memory slots
the blue slots and memtest v2.01 floopy boot.

btw now my pc can't boot at all it get stuck each time on TEST MEM on the boot.

BenchZowner

06-12-2008, 05:51 AM

Switch to the white slots.
And perform a full CMOS reset ( unplug the power supply, remove the bios battery for 1 min ).
It might be a memory compatibility issue.

hexez

06-12-2008, 05:54 AM

Switch to the white slots.
And perform a full CMOS reset ( unplug the power supply, remove the bios battery for 1 min ).
It might be a memory compatibility issue.

ok trying that, btw is Corsair not a ok choice or ram?

BenchZowner

06-12-2008, 05:57 AM

Corsair is a good choice.
However compatibility issues always existed, every single RAM "manufacturer" has at least one kit that's incompatible with a specific board.
It can happen... it's not easy to test every single kit with every motherboard out there.

I'll give you some "really safe" settings later to try.

hexez

06-12-2008, 06:07 AM

hexez

06-12-2008, 06:11 AM

ok now i have tryed to boot it up, and it still get stuck on the "TEST MEM"

:(

Edit: finaly after a few tryes it get pass TEST MEM and i am not inside the bios.

BenchZowner

06-12-2008, 06:14 AM

That doesn't sound good at all.
Try with only one DIMM ( RAM ), on the rightmost DIMM slot.

hexez

06-12-2008, 06:17 AM

That doesn't sound good at all.
Try with only one DIMM ( RAM ), on the rightmost DIMM slot.

the DIMM_B2 slot right?

BenchZowner

06-12-2008, 06:32 AM

Yes m8. DIMM_B2

hexez

06-12-2008, 06:32 AM

it seems to work, it have now bootet and are running fine, but then i tryed to run the memtest, and it was much better, normaly it freez on 3% but this time it freez on 17%. ... well still not working :(

BenchZowner

06-12-2008, 06:36 AM

Gimme some time ( gotta check the food and clean some dishes ) and I'll give you a new BIOS Settings set to try ;)

hexez

06-12-2008, 06:38 AM

Gimme some time ( gotta check the food and clean some dishes ) and I'll give you a new BIOS Settings set to try ;)

ty m8 :) i will be here when you get back :D

BenchZowner

06-12-2008, 12:49 PM

ty m8 :) i will be here when you get back :D

Use 1 DIMM only, and install it in DIMM_B2 and try these settings:

[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 28
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 9
tRC = 41
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 41
tRD = 12
tRTP = 9
tRFC = Set it to 80 ( and after saving and exiting the BIOS, get back into the BIOS and check if under the "Current" line it's showing tRFC at 80, if not set the setting to Auto )
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.6V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.70V
NB Core Voltage = 1.5V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Once saved, try memtest86+ v2.01 test #5 for 40 loops ( if you get a error, stop the test ) [ press C -> 1 -> 3 -> 5 -> Enter -> 0 to set MemTest86+ to run loops of test #5 ]

If the stick passes memtest 40 loops test #5 error-free, shutdown and try the same with only the other stick.
If both sticks pass memtest fine, try using both sticks with the same settings in DIMM Slots A2 and B2.

hexez

06-12-2008, 01:24 PM

Use 1 DIMM only, and install it in DIMM_B2 and try these settings:

[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 28
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 9
tRC = 41
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 41
tRD = 12
tRTP = 9
tRFC = Set it to 80 ( and after saving and exiting the BIOS, get back into the BIOS and check if under the "Current" line it's showing tRFC at 80, if not set the setting to Auto )
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.6V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.70V
NB Core Voltage = 1.5V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Once saved, try memtest86+ v2.01 test #5 for 40 loops ( if you get a error, stop the test ) [ press C -> 1 -> 3 -> 5 -> Enter -> 0 to set MemTest86+ to run loops of test #5 ]

If the stick passes memtest 40 loops test #5 error-free, shutdown and try the same with only the other stick.
If both sticks pass memtest fine, try using both sticks with the same settings in DIMM Slots A2 and B2.

btw do this slow down the performance of the PC?

PS so far so good just complitet the 3th loop.

BenchZowner

06-12-2008, 01:26 PM

Not really.
The "slackier" memory timings don't hurt your performance apart from "synthetic benchmarks".
Games, audio/video authoring/encoding, Office, 3D/CAD, perform the same.

hexez

06-12-2008, 01:28 PM

tRFC = Set it to 80 ( and after saving and exiting the BIOS, get back into the BIOS and check if under the "Current" line it's showing tRFC at 80, if not set the setting to Auto )

btw 80 was not possible to i have set it to auto.(it is running 60)

lets just hope it can run with 2 stick of ram as well :D

saaya

06-12-2008, 09:17 PM

very nice bill! :toast:
you should add the search tags asus, bios, settings and S2E

BenchZowner

06-12-2008, 09:20 PM

Thanks Sascha.
New timezone for you now :D
Gotta get used to seeing you early now :D

Perhaps you could add those tags ? I'm not allowed to add more than 5 tags.

hexez

06-13-2008, 08:22 AM

bouth sticks of rams was able to run the test for 40 loops each with out any problems what so ever. but when i installed bouth sticks on the A2 & B2 slots at the same time and run the test the pc freez within 5-10sek of running the test.

hexez

06-13-2008, 09:14 AM

i have been looking abit around all day on all kind of forums, and have now tryed to trun the up the Memory Voltage to 1.74V, so far so good. it have been able to make 6 loop of test 5 so far and still running.

btw is it safe to run it with 1,74v? or do they take damage?

... update: well it freez on the 12th pass so not yet fully stable but getting close. do you think turning the V more up will help or is there something els that is better to try?.(while running the 12 loops no errors was found)

Warboy

06-13-2008, 10:34 AM

When Updating to Nforce v15 drivers on a Newly Installed Windows Vista, The Lockups seem to happen alot less often. But I still get them every now and then.

Broly

06-13-2008, 01:15 PM

0801 bricked my board. WTF?

Maxy

06-13-2008, 01:30 PM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Antec TruePower Quattro 850W
CPU = Intel C2D E8400
RAM = OCZ DDR3-1600 4GB Kit (3P1600EB4GK)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = 3 x Samsung HD103UJ (3 x 1 TB @ RAID 5, SATAII)
VGA1 = Asus EN9800GX2 1GB
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Onboard Supreme FX 2
NorthBridge Cooling =Stock
SouthBridge Cooling =Stock
CPU Cooling = Scythe Infinity/Mugen 1000
RAM Cooling = Stock OCZ Z3 heatspread system
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version = SoundMax Version: 5.2
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9.0
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333 (actual QDR 1333.3)
MEM (DDR) MHz = Auto (actual MEM 1333.3)
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 8
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto (4)
tRC = Auto (28)
tWR = Auto (12)
tWTR = Auto (16)
tFAW = Auto (17)
tRD = 15
tRTP = 15
tRFC = 72
tREF = Auto (7.8uS)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.20625V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.84V
NB Core Voltage = 1.46V
SB Core Voltage = 1.50V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
Hey there Benchzoner,
I hope you can help me with some of these BIOS settings, this is my first homebuilt system and this Asus board has caught me a bit off guard being a noob and all... Seems like a lot of people that do this all the time are having trouble with it and I'm just afraid to fry components if i start changing settings any more than i have now on my own. So if you can help me a bit i would appreciate it.
I cant seem to get my system to run stable during heavy load activities(Prime 95 and OCCT Perestroika 2.0.0 stresstest).And I also experience system crashes during updating of software (anti-virus(Kaspersky 6.0). memtest86 ran with 4GB for 10 cycles on these (loose) settings so i know/think it is not the memory causing this at the moment.I hope you can help me get my system to run stable, because im getting desperate.

tekjunkie

06-13-2008, 01:33 PM

0801 bricked my board. WTF?

It's not the Bios that bricked the board, but flashing the BIOS is what bricked it. It happened to me going from 0603 to 0702 with my last board, even though I flashed the BIOS using awdflash which is the recommended way for flashing the BIOS.The board was stuck on "CODEINIT" and I tried a lot of things to revive it(except ofcourse CPR). Well, that taught me a lesson and I am a extra bit more careful after a BIOS flash now.

BenchZowner

06-13-2008, 01:48 PM

Just a notice:
I'm having some extra high priority things to do, and also try to bench this Sunday a bit with LN2 since it's been a while.
From Monday/Tuesday I'll be back to help you guys as much as I can :)

Asus is currently looking up at some stuff that I sent them.
We shall have a new BIOS in a matter of days ( most of them are not related to the freezing issues & corruption [ I haven't had any corruption starting from 0704 and on ], but they might solve other issues and maybe some of the freezing/stuttering ).

Stay tuned

slim142

06-13-2008, 03:13 PM

Warboy

06-13-2008, 05:47 PM

tekjunkie

06-13-2008, 07:48 PM

I am also having lockups/system freezes in a fresh install of xp with 15.17 nforce drivers and the 175.16 gfx drivers. This is @ stock speeds(1333 FSB 1:2). The only thing that I changed was vDIMM and manual timings. No matter what BIOS version I try my system gets locked up during priming or SPI 32M.Will try to post the settings in the correct format shortly. This is after hours and hours of running memtest without any errors.I am gonna try to change my RAM to the other two slots and try again.

hexez

06-15-2008, 09:40 AM

Use 1 DIMM only, and install it in DIMM_B2 and try these settings:

[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 28
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 9
tRC = 41
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 41
tRD = 12
tRTP = 9
tRFC = Set it to 80 ( and after saving and exiting the BIOS, get back into the BIOS and check if under the "Current" line it's showing tRFC at 80, if not set the setting to Auto )
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.6V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.70V
NB Core Voltage = 1.5V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Once saved, try memtest86+ v2.01 test #5 for 40 loops ( if you get a error, stop the test ) [ press C -> 1 -> 3 -> 5 -> Enter -> 0 to set MemTest86+ to run loops of test #5 ]

If the stick passes memtest 40 loops test #5 error-free, shutdown and try the same with only the other stick.
If both sticks pass memtest fine, try using both sticks with the same settings in DIMM Slots A2 and B2.

running with Memory Voltage = 1.76V now and finaly it can complite the memtest but i am still having problems with the pc freezing in windows. :(

RasCas

06-16-2008, 09:53 PM

Hi there, i am new to this forum, and i noticed this thread while searching for help with my S2E. I think its a great thing that you are doing BenchZowner and i would gratly appreciate if you could help me with my problewm also.

RasCas

06-16-2008, 09:58 PM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Thermaltake toughpower 1200W
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
RAM = OCZ DDR 3 1800 2 X 1GB Kit Micron Z9
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Seagate Barracuda 500 GB ST350032
VGA1 = Evga 9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Supreme FX II
NorthBridge Cooling = N/A
SouthBridge Cooling = N/A
CPU Cooling = Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme
RAM Cooling = OCZ XTC
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.46
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 6.14.11.7516
Sound Card Drivers Version = 5.10.2.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1750
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1750
LDT Frequency = 5X
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 8
tRCD = 8
tRP = 8
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto 6
tRC = Auto 38
tWR = Auto 12
tWTR = Auto 19
tFAW = Auto 23
tRD = Auto 10
tRTP = Auto 7
tRFC = Auto 8.2
tREF = Auto 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.35V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.86 V
NB Core Voltage = 1.44 V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55 V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
I can get the system to post and run windows stable, it ran prime 95 and memtest86 with no errors and i can run 3d marks with no problem.
However once i try to play any type of game the system will freeze within a minute. I have to back off my Ram timings to Auto and bring the
FSB right back to 1600 before i can play games properly. I would really like to have the system running stable at 1800 or beyond linked and
sync, could you please help me with some settings.[/QUOTE]

SimonD

06-17-2008, 12:24 AM

Required System Specifications
PSU = Enermax Galaxy 1000w
CPU = QX9650 @ 3ghz
RAM = OCZ PC3-10666 Reaper HPC
HDD = WD Raptor 150gb
VGA1 = BFG 9800 GTX OC 512mb
VGA2 = BFG 9800 GTX OC 512mb
SPU ( Sound Card ) = SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling = Passive
SouthBridge Cooling = Passive
CPU Cooling = Tuniq Tower 120
RAM Cooling = OCZ HPC (Passive)
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.6000.16386
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

TJ09 Case with plenty of cooling

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Unsynched
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 6
tRP = 6
tRAS = 18
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 5 (Auto)
tRC = 34 (Auto)
tWR = 12 (Auto)
tWTR = 15 (Auto)
tFAW = 26 (Auto)
tRD = 9 (Auto)
tRTP = 1 (Auto)
tRFC = 60
tREF = 7.8uS (Auto)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.1v
Loadline Calibration = Enabled Currently disabled, according to Anandtech having this enabled on 45nm cpu's is not a good idea. Also causes my machine to freeze even with a single card installed
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.86v
NB Core Voltage = 1.46v
SB Core Voltage = 1.50v
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
After a lot of testing I have a stable system when running single card mode, I can run Memtest86+ for over 11 hours without issue. I can successfully run 3DMark03 all the way thru a number of times and I can use the computer without issue for hours at a time.
However when I enable SLI and start to play games the machine freezes at random times, originally I could cause this to happen at the same point in one game (WoW) but further testing of that was found to be caused by sound drivers.
The reason for the freeze on those occasions was down to my having copied WoW over (saves reinstalling, patching etc) and having changed my sound card from the X-Fi to the onboard one, the old Alchemy drivers that were in the installation caused the issues when certain sounds were played.
Once I deleted the dsound.* files in the root directory of WoW I didn't have any further issues with the game freezing at those particular places.
Further testing of that game however did highlight completely random freezes, I couldn't replicate them and they would not be at any particular time interval, I may play for 3 hours or 5 minutes, I could never tell when it would occur next.
The freezing wasn't restricted to WoW either, I had installations of Mass Effect and RaceDriver GRID freshly installed on my OS (I have tested both flavours of Vista Ultimate as well as XPSP3, all the resulting in random freezing.

I have since removed one of my SLI cards due to the fact that it was pointless it being in the case generating more heat but would dearly love to have them both installed and working.

FYI my NV panel was changed to allow for 4xAA, 4xAF, SuperSampling, High Quality settings as well as having Vsync enabled. I have made more changes and can let you know later on what they were if you're interested.

Warboy

06-17-2008, 03:36 AM

Now I get random lockups and BSOD at 1800QDR/1600MEM I don't understand it, It shouldn't be acting like this.

hexez

06-17-2008, 03:29 PM

how good are the asus "PC Probe II V1.04.49" ? if i have it running while looking on pages on the internet it sometimes the memory V sometimes drop down on 0 and sometimes up on 3V. bug in the program or is there something really worng with my MB?

Guacamole

06-17-2008, 09:53 PM

Is it getting better?? My buddy says the corruption is cmpletely fixed is that true???

SimonD

06-18-2008, 12:19 AM

zeist

06-18-2008, 10:44 AM

Required System Specifications
PSU = Tagan TG1100-BZ "PipeRock Series" - 1100 Watt
CPU = Intel Q6600
RAM = OCZ DDR3 PC3-14400 Platinum Edition OCZ3P18002GK (4Gb)
HDD = WD Raptor 10k rpm 75Gb (sata, two in raid0)
VGA1 = Point of View Geforce 9800 gx2
VGA2 = Point of View Geforce 9800 gx2
SPU = SB audigy (or FX that comes in bundle with MB)
NorthBridge Cooling = Passive (stock)
SouthBridge Cooling = Passive (stock)
CPU Cooling = ZEROtherm BTF90
RAM Cooling = stock platinum plates
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.17
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.1.1242 (SB audigy)
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9.0 (also tried with 8.0 == 2600Mhz)
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 8
tRCD = 8
tRP = 8
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T (auto)
tRRD = 5 (auto)
tRC = 33 (auto)
tWR = 12 (auto)
tWTR = 18 (auto)
tFAW = 21 (auto)
tRD = 10 (auto)
tRTP = 6 (auto)
tRFC = 50
tREF = 7.8uS (auto)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.96V
NB Core Voltage = 1.44V
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enable
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Premise: With bios 0801 thing went really better, with 0704 i had stability problems even with default setting and ram running at 1333 Mhz. Now i run my Q6600 at 3Ghz and memory at 1600Mhz. I still have some lockups, screen freezing with sound looping. I just would like to know if my settings are decent or i can try to modify something. I would also be quite happy to have ram running at 1800Mhz (atm if i set it to 1800 i simply got a reboot at the end of post).

Another question: obliviously stock passive dissipation is not enough for north bridge, and even my cpu cooler is quite stressed. Can someone point me to a GOOD watercooling solution? something that maybe can handle even the two 9800GX2?

Thank you in advance for any advice.

Zeist

P.S.
Btw, greetings to all :D

extremis

06-21-2008, 05:18 PM

I cannot for the life of me get vista 64 to boot with 2 2gb G.Skill sticks installed.

I can run just fine with 1 stick. The RAM is G.Skill 1600 1.90v 7-7-7-18. I have a Striker II Extreme running 0704 (and I tried 0801). The CPU is a Q9450, and I have 2 Raptor-X drives in Raid 0.

My settings are:

Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = x8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = N/A
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = x5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200Mhz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto
tRC = Auto
tWR = Auto
tWTR = Auto
tFAW = Auto
tRD = Auto
tRTP = Auto
tRFC = Auto
tREF = Auto

CPU Voltage = 1.25000
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.30
Memory Voltage = 1.86
NB Core Voltage = 1.44
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

If anyone can help me get this thing to boot, you will seriously make my weekend. I am so tired of messing with these settings. No matter what I do, I cannot get it to boot. I get my BSoD upon startup after the first reboot, after installation.

If I install with 1 stick, and get it all setup, once I put 2 sticks in, it BSoD's on boot again.

I believe it is saying: "Windows has shut down to prevent damage." or something like that.

OBR

06-21-2008, 11:01 PM

For what is this thread? Many problems, many posts .... but NO SOLUTION for anything ...

BenchZowner

06-22-2008, 01:46 AM

OBR, this thread is to help people and find what is the source of their problems and solve them.
If you don't have something "good" or valuable to say here, refrain from posting here.

extremis

06-22-2008, 08:45 AM

I am desperate to find the source of my problem.

I don't know if I should swap my board again, or swap the RAM.

Maybe this RAM won't work at all, ever, with this board.

slim142

06-22-2008, 09:04 AM

Hey Benchz, I thought you were gone forever. You finally made it back :D

So hows the talk with ASUS so far? Did you find out if they are planning to do something for this board or they just want to leave it to users luck?

BenchZowner

06-22-2008, 09:30 AM

I'm not gone, just had some very busy days and several stuff to deal with.
Don't know if I can work with you guys this week, as I have lots of outdoor work to do and very limited computer time.
But everything will be back to normal in a week or so, so I'll be here to assist you guys.

Asus is working on newer Striker II Extreme BIOSes and will more than likely add some of my suggestions as well :)

slim142

06-22-2008, 10:23 AM

Warboy

06-22-2008, 10:29 AM

BenchZowner

06-22-2008, 10:47 AM

New beta BIOS should be ready in a week or a bit more.

slim142

06-22-2008, 12:10 PM

Benchz
Any explanation on why can your system be stable one day and after 2 weeks, it fails prime with the same settings? This is crazy

BenchZowner

06-22-2008, 01:00 PM

slim142

06-22-2008, 02:23 PM

If it was stable, then became unstable... and never gets stable at the same settings, can easily be any of the components degrading ( CPU, RAM, NB/SB ) or even temperatures, or a failing component/motherboard.

Well, Idk how out of nowhere temps started going higher for the NB and SB. SB is on 70c and is worrying me but oh well.

BenchZowner

06-22-2008, 02:52 PM

slim142

06-22-2008, 03:05 PM

Usually at 65C and higher the nFORCE chipsets are... going to give you pain, real pain.
I haven't tested nF790i yet as thorough as I do with every hardware to say yet, but it'll probably be a temperatures issue.
Try lowering both the NB & SB temps ( under 60C would be nice ) and check again ( yes, you are allowed to use some Delta fans :p: )

Idk what to do, my G7 just started acting crazy, Im starting to go nutz.

I seriously dont know how out of the sudden my temps went crazy, they were on the 40s when I applied the MX2 like a month ago.

SimonD

06-23-2008, 05:04 AM

Just out of interest for people experiencing SLI freezing issues, my issues 'appear' to have disappeared with the release of the 177.x and 15.17 drivers. I have managed to play for long periods of time without any freezing at all, the system is rock solid at the moment (I am running 177.39 with the PhysX drivers as well).

My settings are :-

NB=1.46v
SB=1.50v
Memory (OCZ 1333 Reaper HPC, 7.6.6.18.2T with 60trfc) = 1.86v
CPU=1.1v (I am not using LLC due to it falling over with that enabled).

TheRoyalty

06-23-2008, 02:40 PM

Idk what to do, my G7 just started acting crazy, Im starting to go nutz.

I seriously dont know how out of the sudden my temps went crazy, they were on the 40s when I applied the MX2 like a month ago.

Hey Slim,

Might be issues with regards to that mouse, I had the same model and apparently they are somewhat troublesome for a lot of people. Seems the tabs under the buttons go bad after a little while for one. Contacts either fail or were defective, hence the reason they are discontinued. Besides that they had a plethora of other issues so your best bet it probably to RMA it. I did and it was hassle free, didn't even need to send the original back and it was all free. I guess try it out on another system first of course just to rule it out. Good luck, I'm still trying to find the "golden setting" to get this bad boy stable @4+ ghz. Looooord help me... :up:

slim142

06-23-2008, 03:09 PM

Hey Slim,

Might be issues with regards to that mouse, I had the same model and apparently they are somewhat troublesome for a lot of people. Seems the tabs under the buttons go bad after a little while for one. Contacts either fail or were defective, hence the reason they are discontinued. Besides that they had a plethora of other issues so your best bet it probably to RMA it. I did and it was hassle free, didn't even need to send the original back and it was all free. I guess try it out on another system first of course just to rule it out. Good luck, I'm still trying to find the "golden setting" to get this bad boy stable @4+ ghz. Looooord help me... :up:

Yes, I found out it was the mouse (tried another logitech) and you are right, I had those effects. I dont know why they are discontinued but I got it because it is (IMO) the best cordless mouse out there (I just love logitech). I did RMA today even though it came back to life, didnt want to take the risk of losing the warranty, (I did it through Newegg though so I had to send it back).

Good luck trying to ifnd your golden setting :)

extremis

06-24-2008, 07:31 AM

I am desperate to find the source of my problem.

I don't know if I should swap my board again, or swap the RAM.

Maybe this RAM won't work at all, ever, with this board.

The solution was to install: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777

When you try to install Windows Vista, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:
STOP 0x0000000A (parameter1, parameter2, parameter3, parameter4)
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:
• The computer uses more than 3 GB of RAM.
• The computer uses a storage system that is running the Storport miniport driver.
• The computer uses a controller that uses 32-bit direct memory access (DMA).

slim142

06-24-2008, 09:14 AM

The solution was to install: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777

So you did solve it? Finally? If so, congratulations :)
I cant believe I never thought about it lol :p:

Broly

06-24-2008, 10:31 AM

Can someone tell me how to safely flash 0801 without boot looping?

BenchZowner

06-24-2008, 10:49 AM

What do you mean ?
Boot looping ???

HurinThalion

06-28-2008, 03:39 PM

Sasmira

06-29-2008, 12:17 AM

Hello, :welcome:

In first, im sorry if my english is bad ^^

I dont know if u have see that, but on the Asus board, u can find two interesting post.

1/ How To Re-Apply Thermal Compound On NB / SB and Voltage Regulators (http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20080420040329687&board_id=1&model=Striker+II+Extreme&page=1&SLanguage=en-us)

2/ 0804 Bios (http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20080625161140156&board_id=1&model=Striker+II+Extreme&page=1&SLanguage=en-us)

Ok, i use atm this new bios with your custom setup and it's perfect, no crash, no SLI freeze :)

I use too the last nvidia drivers, 15.17 for the motherboard and 177.41 for the SLI.

Sasmira.

SimonD

06-29-2008, 01:31 AM

Howdy Simon,

Are you back to using your X-fi? Or still on onboard sound?

I'm using your voltages now and am back on SLi GTX 280s w/ 177.41.

*Crosses fingers*

Hi mate, I am still using the onboard card, I only had the X-Fi installed for one night (the crackling and popping was too much for me and I have no issues with the Asus card).

I may see what happens in the next couple of weeks with regards to the latest Creative beta drivers tho. I can reinstall my OS in about 30 mins so it's no real hardship to start again.

ceevee

06-29-2008, 10:30 AM

Here Goes:

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = 1000W Cooler Master
CPU = QX9770
RAM = Corsair 8GB of Intel XMB SPD Certified RAM WIN3X40961600C7DHXIN
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = 300GB Velociraptor
VGA1 = MSI GTX 280 #1
VGA2 ( if you have ) = MSI GTX 280 #2
VGA3 ( if you have ) = none
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Using Little Card that came with the board
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooling on air
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooling on air
CPU Cooling = CNPS 9700
RAM Cooling = Passive
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.17
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 177.41
Sound Card Drivers Version = Shipping Driver
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED, using 0801

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8X
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = 3:2
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1066
LDT Frequency = Auto
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = 6
tRC = 28
tWR = 10
tWTR = 14
tFAW = 22
tRD = 9
tRTP = 6
tRFC = 59
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.275
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.80v
NB Core Voltage = 1.40v
SB Core Voltage = 1.55v
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
Your input here

I am having freezing screen under SLI when trying to play games. I am also having BSOD screens randomly. Games work OK only when I disable SLI, but still sometimes it will still BSOD. I am using very conservative settings and am not even trying to overclock yet.

Please help because this really is starting to suck. :(

slim142

06-29-2008, 10:36 AM

Ceevee, have you try BIOS 0804?

ceevee

06-29-2008, 11:07 AM

Ceevee, have you try BIOS 0804?

OMG just EZflashed to 0804 and it seems to have bricked the MB. Won't post now at all, tried clearing CMOS, turning off power and everything.

Guess its going back to Newegg on Monday. :( :(

slim142

06-29-2008, 11:11 AM

ceevee

06-29-2008, 11:40 AM

Did it finish flashing? (bar completes and tells u system will restart in 5 secs)

Since I found out my OC wasnt stable anymore, I always load defaults before flashing, but even with unstable overclock, it shouldnt have fail. Try removing the battery for 30 mins then put it back in and see if it boots.

Yes it finished flashing. I'll remove the battery for 30 and try it. Going to go play some xboxlive and blow off some steam while waiting.

--edit--

well its dead. I put the battery back in and it still won't boot, I even swapped in some cheaper RAM. The power turns on and everything lights up but nothing happens.

Just put in for an exchange from the Egg. Going to try again because I find the board to be very aesthetically pleasing and would very much like to get it stable and working. :)

slim142

06-29-2008, 01:06 PM

Does it say anything in the LCD poster?

juggalo

07-01-2008, 04:28 AM

Some settings as you can see are displayed in red color, YOU NEED to SET those values EXACTLY like I have

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Antec p190 (NeoLink 650p (650W) + NeoLink 550S (550W))
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = Corsair CM3X2048-1600C9DHX * 2
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = WD raptor 150 Go
VGA1 = POV 9800 GTX Exo
VGA2 ( if you have ) = POV 9800 GTX Exo
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = stock
NorthBridge Cooling = stock
SouthBridge Cooling = stock
CPU Cooling = stock
RAM Cooling = stock
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nforce winXP64_15.17_international
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 6.14.11.7519
Sound Card Drivers Version = soundmax 5.10.2.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.0
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333 actuak fsb (1333.3)
MEM (DDR) MHz = auto
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = auto
P2 = auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = auto 4
tRC = auto 27
tWR = auto 10
tWTR = auto 14
tFAW = auto 17
tRD = auto 11
tRTP = auto 4
tRFC = auto 59
tREF = auto 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = auto
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto
CPU VTT Voltage = auto
Memory Voltage = auto
NB Core Voltage = auto
SB Core Voltage = auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Computer freezes after a while
Hello everybody,

I have recently bought myself a new rig with a Striker II extreme, and have undergone some stability problem with my ram (I guess) and the sli configuration (since the freezes occurs in game, and mostly with sli enabled).
I have never OC any of my former computer and really have no clue about what to do and how to do it in order not loose some of my components. So if you could please help me (so my computer does not freeze anymore and to somehow OC it a little bit).
I mainly use my computer to work (photoshop, illustrator, premiere and a little 3d), but I also use it to play games such as Crysis, company of heroes, BF2142 ...
So if you could help get the most of my rig.
PS : I hope my English is not too bad and that you will be able to understand me, forgive me, I'm French

BenchZowner

07-02-2008, 10:53 AM

"Update":

It looks like I'll have to do some more things this week, so I shall be able to assist you guys in a week or so.
Sorry for that.
I'm not going to give up on this, this ain't a "dead" thread neither I'm abandoning the ship :D
Just have some "drawbacks" from work and life that I have to focus on and take care of asap.

slim142

07-02-2008, 11:15 AM

Hey Benchz
Question real quick
Is LLC that bad?

BenchZowner

07-02-2008, 11:16 AM

LoadLine Calibration ain't bad at all.
In most occasions, it's better enabled.Especially when overclocking.

cartephilus

07-02-2008, 02:54 PM

First, my thanks to Sasmira for the 0804 link and that suggestion. It may have solved my problem.

First off, no issue with the 0804 flash - worked just fine, no motherboard damage. Used Ezflash (from 0703) to do it.

My system specs:
Striker II Extreme (obviously)
Core 2 Quad Q6600 (G0)
OCZ OCZ3P1600EB4GK (2x2GB, DDR3 12800)
2x BFG 8800 GTX OC2 (in SLI mode)
WD Velociraptor 300GB
OCZ EliteXStream 1000W power supply
SoundBlaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fataility Pro
Swiftech H20-220 Apex ULTRA+ Liquid Cooling Kit
Vista x64 and x86

Firstly, I've been running this machine for months now and it worked fine. Something happened which screwed it up... maybe a BIOS flash, maybe a driver or a combination of drivers. I don' know - I'm constantly messing with it. Then, one day (about a week ago?) the problems started. I had problems similar to others here... the computer would boot and work just fine for some period of time (sometimes 15 minutes, sometimes a day), then just freeze. Somtimes while I was on a web site, sometimes just sitting idle. No BSOD, no error, just a freeze. That was not the only thing... I'd get other random errors infrequently, IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, KERNEL_INPAGE_ERROR, stuff like that. Here's what I attempted:

1. Thinking my issue was overclock related, I set everything to default. Still kept freezing.
2. I was running 0704 at that time, so I backed down to 0703. No difference.
3. Updated my platform, video and SoundBlaster drivers. No improvement.
4. I have a dual-boot environment set up with the 32bit version of Vista on another HD, so I tried that, to eliminate both Windows itself and the possibility of my boot HD failing. Froze within 10 minutes.
5. I ran memtest86 v3.4, left that on overnight.... it ran its tests many times (don't recall how many) and I found it locked up in the morning... so, that would seem to eliminate both the memory and Windows itself as a cause (running Vista 64). I didn't have any other DDR3 sticks to try, so that was out.. I was going to try a single stick but memtest seemed to indicate there was not need as the memory tested ok.
6. I pulled a multimeter to see if by chance my power supply was flaky but both the 12v and 5v lines were solid... 12.1v and just a little under 5v.

Finally I ran across the post in this forum from Sasmira, so decided to try the 0804 bios. No lockups since then. It's been almost 2 days which is a record given recent history. I'll give it another 2 days to make sure it's totally stable at stock before I label this as fixed, but looking good so far.

Back to overclocking after that! Before these problems, I only managed to get a stable 3.2 out of this chip and I KNOW it can do better (I have another Q6600 G0 stable at 3.5 on a Maximus Formula SE board).

Hope this helps someone out there..

slim142

07-02-2008, 04:14 PM

Hey Cartephilus
I also got somewhat excited with 0804 (For some reason, windows welcome sound will get distorted if my OC is not stable). Well with 0804 the welcome sound played good and I had no video freezes for the first time. Unfortunately, when I tried an HD movie, it froze and then problems came back so Im just RMAing my board.
I hope your problem was just the BIOS because it would suck to find out you need to keep trying voltages etc

Good luck

nuclearjock

07-05-2008, 12:29 PM

Had corruption issues with all bios's up to and including 0804.

Been running 0901 for a few days now and so far, no corruption. I've even tried encouraging it to corrupt by doing some "metastable" overclocking.

So far, so good..

cartephilus

07-05-2008, 07:55 PM

Ok, I spoke too soon. 0804 didn't fix my problem. In the end, it turned out to be bad memory. Wasn't easy to nail down as the first time I ran Memtest I just got a lockup after many hours of testing, which made it uncertain as to whether memory was or was not the cause.

So, I ran memtest again a couple of days ago, memory all at stock timings with 1.9v, and after 30 minutes Memtest started reporting errors. Combine that with the freezes at POST time with the LED poster locked up at "TEST MEM", and I had a good case for an RMA.

To finally confirm this, I got my hands on another set of DDR3 chips and sure enough, the system has been rock solid for over 24 hours... Prime 95 doesn't lock up at all.. good news.

So, that should end this story.. bad ram in my case.

DCTF

07-09-2008, 01:31 PM

Like many other people, I've had a few problems with freezes in the first week of having this board. I'm a beginner with this kind of thing, and the technical knowledge here has been invaluable. With BIOS 0901 and a little boost to my RAM voltage, I can keep the system going a lot longer than ever before.

I don't know if this is significant, or simply an accidental mislabelling. Having had problems with one ASUS board before, I installed as little as possible from the ASUS supplied disc and went to the site for the latest updates instead. However, under "Chipset" > "Chipset Driver Package" at support.asus.com the file is listed as being a 780i pack. Is this significant? Seeing that, I got myself the 790i driver from Nvidia's site instead.

hexez

07-12-2008, 02:38 PM

:( i am having some major problems now... just tryed to update to 901, but now my pc get stuck on booting up. as soon it dose the "Det Dram" it reboots. i have a idea that it is becouse the rams are not getting enouth power, but i can't really turn up the power unless my pc aleast let me boot bios. i have tryed 1 stick on all 4 slots but nothing helps.

;(

BenchZowner

07-12-2008, 02:45 PM

Have you tried clearing the CMOS the "hard way" ? ( remove all the power plugs from the motherboard, discharge it, and remove the CMOS Battery for 5 minutes )

hexez

07-12-2008, 11:52 PM

after clearing the CMOS the "hard way" i finaly got it bootet, and whent into the bios and turned up the power for the ram, i tryed 1,76 becouse that seemed to work before, but after the 3th loop it startet to give me errors.

trying with 1,74 now if that do not work i will retry with the settings you gave me last time.

BenchZowner

07-13-2008, 12:18 AM

Glad you got your board working again :)

I hope I'll find some time again to play with the Striker II Extreme but I have so many boards to review :(

Warboy

07-13-2008, 12:29 AM

I could help you BenchZowner :p: j/k

hexez

07-13-2008, 12:55 AM

well so far so good. no erros well kinda...

memtest c-1-3-5

Pass 19 pass 68% done
Test 91%

it stops and says unexpected inte rupt -alting

:( what it now worng?

PS trying the old settings you gave me and running memtest to see if any thing good comes out of it.

[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 28
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 9
tRC = 41
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 41
tRD = 12
tRTP = 9
tRFC = Set it to 80 ( and after saving and exiting the BIOS, get back into the BIOS and check if under the "Current" line it's showing tRFC at 80, if not set the setting to Auto )
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.6V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.70V
NB Core Voltage = 1.5V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Once saved, try memtest86+ v2.01 test #5 for 40 loops ( if you get a error, stop the test ) [ press C -> 1 -> 3 -> 5 -> Enter -> 0 to set MemTest86+ to run loops of test #5 ]

ok i have tryed this now and it freez after 25 loops, trying to turn the mem volt up to 1,72

chemicallymark

07-27-2008, 04:26 PM

Hi there,

This mobo is driving me nuts :-(

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Coolermaster Real Power 1000w
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = OCZ Platinum DDR3 1600MHz EB 4096MB KIT
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital RE2 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (WD5001ABYS)
VGA1 = eVGA GeForce 8800 Ultra 768MB "Superclocked"
VGA2 ( if you have ) = eVGA GeForce 8800 Ultra 768MB "Superclocked"
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Extreme Music
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
CPU Cooling = Thermalright IFX-14 CPU Cooler + AS7 (custom made a bracket to fit)
RAM Cooling = none
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = Um, I know I'm being dumb but how do I check this?
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v175.63
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series Driver 2.15.0006
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto (not sure what it reads in auto)
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = Auto (7)
tRC = Auto (28)
tWR = Auto (12)
tWTR = Auto (16)
tFAW = Auto (17)
tRD = Auto (9)
tRTP = Auto (5)
tRFC = Auto (60)
tREF = Auto (7.8us)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto (1.22V)
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto (1.55V)
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto (1.15V)
Memory Voltage = Auto (1.70V)
NB Core Voltage = Auto (1.34V)
SB Core Voltage = Auto (1.52V)
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) =
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) =

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
Graphics scramble and PC (mostly) locks up after about 5-70 minutes of gaming (Gears of war, COD4, Tom Clancy's Rainbow six: Vegas, etc.). It runs fine on 3DMark06 (5x loops on each test without freezing)...
PC freezes occasionally while surfing the net too.
Sometimes requires 2 or 3 reboots to get past POST (mostly on cold boot).
I'm a little nervous of playing with settings anymore as I've had to install XP 32bit four times and vista x64 3x times due to data corruption :-(

golfjam

07-29-2008, 01:59 PM

Wow, what happened to this thread?? No more problems or everybody gave up??

BenchZowner

07-29-2008, 02:15 PM

I don't know... but I don't have the necessary time to work on the S2E nowadays.
Maybe later on after I finish some reviews and other daily life stuff that piled up.

hexez

08-04-2008, 01:12 AM

[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 28
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 9
tRC = 41
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 41
tRD = 12
tRTP = 9
tRFC = Set it to 80 ( and after saving and exiting the BIOS, get back into the BIOS and check if under the "Current" line it's showing tRFC at 80, if not set the setting to Auto )
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.6V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.70V
NB Core Voltage = 1.5V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

still having major problems.
first thing, when i run mem test it gives me this erro:
memtest c-1-3-5

a random place between pass 15-30 it stops and says unexpected inte rupt -alting.

when useing the pc it still freze under age of conan, warcraft 3, and while looking at youtube and a singel time under ide system.

any idea what might be worng? i am getting tired of having all thise problems with a whole new pc. do you think it maby is a hardware problem like falty ram, MB or CPU? or maby some of the hardware can't work together so maby it is worth replacing a item.

happy for any help you guys can give.

Leeghoofd

08-04-2008, 02:03 AM

you on 0901 or later bios Hexez ?

hexez

08-04-2008, 07:55 AM

i am on the 0901

Warboy

08-05-2008, 01:09 AM

I've notice that bios 1002 is not very good and I couldn't get any clocks i had stable with 0901 to work at all.

hexez

08-06-2008, 01:30 PM

i am starting to think there must be a hardware something there is broken somehow. any idea how to find out what there might be worng with my pc?

any ideas, what to start with and how to test it?

thanks for any help.

Deathspine

08-07-2008, 05:47 AM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX1000 ( 1000W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = OCZ DDR3-1800 2GB Kit ( OCZ3SOU16002GK )
HDD = Western Digital Raptor ( 150GB x2 Raid 0)
VGA1 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA2 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA3 = none
BFG Ageia PhyX card
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with custom water cooling
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
CPU Cooling = custom water cooled with Swiftech water block
RAM Cooling = none by may add a Corsair Dominator AirFlow
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v173.67
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Drivers WebUpdate
BIOS version 0901

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 8
tRCD = 8
tRP = 8
tRAS = 26
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto 5
tRC = auto 33
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 18
tFAW = auto 21
tRD = 15
tRTP = 15
tRFC = 255
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.36V
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.50V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.20V
Memory Voltage = 1.90V
NB Core Voltage = 1.56V
SB Core Voltage = 1.58V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3
CPU Core 4

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
I'm trying to get a stable overclock. I just complete OCCT stability test with a "stable" after default one hour test. I however had a nvidia software message of raid failure midway in the test. Memoy timing are loose, should be 8-8-8-26. I am trying to get rid of raid failure message before working on memory timings. Any suggestions. I notice your CPU voltage is very low? But you have left many of my setting on auto.:confused:

hexez

08-07-2008, 07:19 AM

I am starting to think it might be the rams that are the problem, I have not been able to run a full memtest C 1-3-5, the pc always freez half way.

I maby it is becouse the ram i got dont like the striker 2 extreme so i have been thinking of maby buying a new pair or rams to replace them. any ideas ? I am running out of ideas and I am starting to get sick of having used all the monny on a whole new pc and i can't even use it becouse it is so damn unstable.

Deathspine

08-07-2008, 09:19 PM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX1000 ( 1000W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = OCZ DDR3-1800 2GB Kit ( OCZ3SOU16002GK )
HDD = Western Digital Raptor ( 150GB x2 Raid 0)
VGA1 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA2 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA3 = none
BFG Ageia PhyX card
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with custom water cooling
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
CPU Cooling = custom water cooled with Swiftech water block
RAM Cooling = none by may add a Corsair Dominator AirFlow
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v173.67
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Drivers WebUpdate
BIOS version 0901

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 8
tRCD = 8
tRP = 8
tRAS = 26
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto 5
tRC = auto 33
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 18
tFAW = auto 21
tRD = 15
tRTP = 15
tRFC = 255
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.36V
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.61V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.31V
Memory Voltage = 1.87V
NB Core Voltage = 1.61V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = +40
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3
CPU Core 4

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
Now stable after one hour of OCCT, a couple rounds of Call of Duty and a few hours of surfing the net. This weekend will reduce memory timing to manufactors spec. Would like some suggestions on how to fine tune my bios setting especially since your sample has lower cpu voltages.:):clap::up:

jcy0001

08-09-2008, 04:01 AM

Hi is this help only for 801 bios or can you help even if im on the 901?

BenchZowner

08-09-2008, 04:12 AM

Actually it should be ( now ) from BIOS 0801 and up.
So every BIOS newer than 0801 is fine as well.

jcy0001

08-09-2008, 04:18 AM

cool thanks will get my details down and postback :)

jcy0001

08-09-2008, 08:07 AM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Silverstone ST1000-NV
CPU = q6600 go
RAM = OCZ platinum enhanced bandwith 4GBKit(2x2048MB) 1600MHZ DDR3 PC3-12800

OCZ3P1600EB4GK
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = raptorX 150
VGA1 = gigabyte 6600gt
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = supreme fx
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan above it blowing towards the NB
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan above it blowing towards the SB
CPU Cooling = tuniq tower 120-LF with silverstone FM123
RAM Cooling = Fan blowing on modules with home made clips
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v15.7
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v177.40
Sound Card Drivers Version = How do i find this?
BIOS version 0901

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier =8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = X5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = auto
P2 = auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 6
tRAS = 22
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = auto 5
tRC = auto 33
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 18
tFAW = auto 21
tRD = auto 9
tRTP = auto 6
tRFC = auto 72
tREF = auto 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.375 set 1.42 bios actual
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto 1.52
CPU VTT Voltage = auto 1.44
Memory Voltage = 1.8 set 1.85 bios actual
NB Core Voltage = auto 1.32
SB Core Voltage = auto 1.50
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto (where do i find the actual of these cant seem to find it them)
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled (have this on auto is this a posible culprit?)
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = auto
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
With the above settings and ram on the white slots i got the following results
Everest
Read 11021
write 7293
copy 8192
latency 51.9

Super PI 15 sec

I tried to run memetest on dos and after 4 hours it freezes
i tried to run 2 instances of orthos and in 4 hours it freezes
3dmark06 passes all the way thru
Tried upping the volts on the ram to 1.9 memtest runs for 14 hours before it freezes and orthos runs for

6 before it does. no errors anywhere just a frozen screen After upping the mems to 1.9 i tried upping

the NB to 1.44 but same results on orthos didnt run memtest on it tho. anything over 1630 and i cant

even get into bios. tried changing to 7-7-7 on the timings and no go.

Im on the white slots coz on the blue slots 3dmark06 freezes and orthos runs for less than an hour
hope you can help me out

Deathspine

08-09-2008, 06:08 PM

I thought I had it completely stable. I have competed OCCT twice, MemTest two complete cycles with no problems. I played a few rounds of Call of Duty 4 and all went well until I exited the game. Then I saw one of those raid failure messages again. I have a Raid 0 two raptors, and a Raid 1 mirror two Hitachi 750s. Anyone have suggestions of adjustments to assist with eliminating this error message. My bios setting are a few post above this message.

Thanks

Ambiguous411

08-10-2008, 09:41 PM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman ZM1000-HP
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.5 GHz
RAM = OCZ DDR3-12800 2x2GB (OCZ3P16004GK)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 750GB (ST3750640AS)
VGA1 = EVGA 9800 GX2 1GB DDR3
VGA2 ( if you have ) = N/A
VGA3 ( if you have ) = N/A
SPU ( Sound Card ) = ASUS Supreme FX II 8-CH
NorthBridge Cooling = Corsair Nautilus 500 Watercooler
SouthBridge Cooling = Corsair Nautilus 500 Watercooler
CPU Cooling = Stock Heatsink
RAM Cooling = N/A
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 177.83
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.6000.16386
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED
0901

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = N/A
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = Auto/1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = 4
tRC = 28
tWR = 12
tWTR = 16
tFAW =17
tRD = 9
tRTP = 5
tRFC = 60
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25000
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = Auto
NB Core Voltage = Auto
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
I recently build this machine and i had been constantly and randomly freezing, until i found this thread and i changed the settings you marked in red, and now it freezes less constantly, but still randomly. Sometimes it will run like a champ for 10 hours, or even 2 days without a freeze, but then all of a sudden something will set it off and it'll freeze 5 times in 10 minutes, and then run smoothly for hours immediately after. I have had this problem for a little over 3 months now and have fiddled a good amount trying to get lucky, but after your settings helped so significantly, i am hoping you can help me get this machine running like it should, thanks a lot.

Also, i have 2 more sticks of ram that i would like to snap in there, but when i do, it usually freezes during the boot, idk if vista x64 or this board support 8gb or ram, but just thought i'd ask because you seem to be a wizard. Thanks again

DTC

08-16-2008, 05:44 AM

OMG lol i see many CPU voltage with 1.36, cpu is HOT no ? XD

anyway i have this stiker 2 extreme with a Q9450 and 4 day's for find no freeze.. not normal to buy at this price and have some problem..
before i O/C the config i can't play or just use the OS ,imagine.....
my solution for me is simple.
2.66 to 2.8 ghz and cpu voltage 1.15, i use AI o/c but CPU voltage is to much 1.36 ^^ so i juts O/C 5%
DDR 3 patriot(cas 7) 2x2 GO at 560 mhz...original is 533 mhz
flash to 0901 for BIOS.

atm all work fine i use vista ultmate 64 bits.
and a 9800 GTZ Zotac.
temp CM 50 and CPU 40/42

Deathspine

08-18-2008, 06:58 PM

I may try to lower by voltage some but currently on a cool summer day my CPU is idling at 33 degrees and under OCCT stability test comes close to 60 degrees. Before I trying decreasing the voltage at current OC, I may try for the 4 MHz first.

Ambiguous411

08-19-2008, 07:59 PM

i guess i found this thread a little late. I hope BenchZowner comes back soon.

Deathspine

08-19-2008, 08:49 PM

I believe everyone is waiting on BenchZowner to return. He was the one providing all the advise. He has been busy running his own website but has indicated he will try to return. I for one am waiting for the suggestions however I am getting some better understanding this bios but would very much like to improve my overclocking skills especially with these new options in this bios.

Deathspine

08-19-2008, 08:52 PM

Now stable mild overclock Need to drop voltage now
________________________________________
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX1000 ( 1000W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = OCZ DDR3-1600 Platinum Edition 4GB Kit ( OCZ3P20004GK )
HDD = Western Digital Raptor ( 150GB x2 Raid 0)
VGA1 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA2 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA3 = none
BFG Ageia PhyX card
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with custom water cooling
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
CPU Cooling = custom water cooled with Swiftech water block
RAM Cooling = none by may add a Corsair Dominator AirFlow
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v173.67
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Drivers WebUpdate
BIOS version 0901

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto 12
tRC = auto 41
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 25
tFAW = auto 25
tRD = 15
tRTP = 15
tRFC = 255
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.34V
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.61V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.310V
Memory Voltage = 1.86V
NB Core Voltage = 1.61V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = +40
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3
CPU Core 4

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description:):up:
System has been stable for a while now, no recent raid failure messages. Since I upper several voltage setting to get it stable before finding the right mix/combination I suspect some like the CPU Voltage may be too high. Today I drop the CPU voltage two notches, ran OCCT and found it to be stable. As I continue to drop the voltage given that the “right” ratio is important I was wondering what else I should drop in combination to the CPU voltage i.e. CPU PLL and or CPU VTT?

I have update my memory and also set SPP-MCP Ref Clock to 200 MHz

Ambiguous411

08-20-2008, 08:00 PM

You're right, i should just be patient, but something that is strange about my machine's bios is that it doesn't have the CPU Level Up, it has Memory Level Up, then a space, then CPU Multiplier, but no CPU level up, i'm running revision 0901 with a Q9300, i just have no idea.

Deathspine

08-20-2008, 08:48 PM

I am no expert but I have read of similar problems reported in these forums. If the problem occured after a bios flash and the user has not cleared the cmos at the time of the flash clearing the cmos and removing the battery for a short while to get a fully clear cmos has been reported to resolve such problems.

Ambiguous411

08-21-2008, 03:02 AM

Oh yeah, so i should take the battery out for a while, and re flash the bios to 0901?

Deathspine

08-21-2008, 05:41 AM

No you do not need to re-flash the bios you need to fully clear the bios. Taking the battery out does not erase the bios, your current flash will still be in effect.

Ambiguous411

08-21-2008, 10:36 AM

Deathspine

08-25-2008, 07:50 PM

oh cool, thanks a lot buddy, but can you tell me where this battery is and how i am supposed to take it out and put it back in? I don't want to do somethin wrong and lose this board.

Ok, nvm, i found it, it was under my graphics card, but now, how long should i leave it out?

Ok, just took it out and left it our for about 4 hours, then i put it back in, it hung on the bios screen twice before i left it off for a couple more hours, now it boots up, i go into the bios and it's all the same, still no CPU Level Up.

A few days ago i was freezing like everytime i booted no matter what i did, so i just decided, :banana::banana::banana::banana: it, i'll reload all defaults in bios and see what happens, i boot up and i run flawlessly for 2 days, i power down when i go to bed, but all day it would be on and running, then today at about 6:00 pm, it's been on since like noon, it freezes, so i'm like damn, i thought i had it, and it freezes again and again... useless information, just wanted to share my story.

Sorry to hear your continued problem. This board takes way too much effort to get stable. I was ready to RMA several times. It took me a week of tweaking to get it stable. I was reading threads, reviews etc to better understand all the options in this bios. Anandtech's review article and tweaking suggestions got me started did not take me far enough. BenchZower and this tread was probably the key to making my board stable. I got my e8400 stable with a mild overclock to 3.6. I am hoping to forget the frustrating week trying to get this stable so I can drum up the courage to try again a 4G. Best of luck to you.

BenchZowner

09-01-2008, 11:49 PM

Try the following settings ( the blue ones are the new changes )

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman ZM1000-HP
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.5 GHz
RAM = OCZ DDR3-12800 2x2GB (OCZ3P16004GK)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 750GB (ST3750640AS)
VGA1 = EVGA 9800 GX2 1GB DDR3
VGA2 ( if you have ) = N/A
VGA3 ( if you have ) = N/A
SPU ( Sound Card ) = ASUS Supreme FX II 8-CH
NorthBridge Cooling = Corsair Nautilus 500 Watercooler
SouthBridge Cooling = Corsair Nautilus 500 Watercooler
CPU Cooling = Stock Heatsink
RAM Cooling = N/A
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 6.1
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.19
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.6000.16386
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED
I AM RUNNING 0901

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = N/A
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = N/A
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1066
LDT Frequency = 3x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 7
tRC = 33
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW =33
tRD = 12
tRTP = 7
tRFC = 72
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25000
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.7V
NB Core Voltage = 1.4V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
I recently build this machine and i had been constantly and randomly freezing, until i found this thread and i changed the settings you marked in red, and now it freezes less constantly, but still randomly. Sometimes it will run like a champ for 10 hours, or even 2 days without a freeze, but then all of a sudden something will set it off and it'll freeze 5 times in 10 minutes, and then run smoothly for hours immediately after. I have had this problem for a little over 3 months now and have fiddled a good amount trying to get lucky, but after your settings helped so significantly, i am hoping you can help me get this machine running like it should, thanks a lot.

Also, i have 2 more sticks of ram that i would like to snap in there, but when i do, it usually freezes during the boot, idk if vista x64 or this board support 8gb or ram, but just thought i'd ask because you seem to be a wizard. Thanks again

It does support 8GBs of RAM, and Windows Vista x64 supports them as well.
The increased number of DIMMs and the increased capacity however applies more stress to the nFORCE memory controller and thus you need to fiddle with the settings and voltages again ( once you insert the other 2 DIMMs ) and of course will "limit" your overclocks ( not that you're close to the limit now, not at all, just a note ).
Let's try to get this thing fully stable as is, and then we can proceed into making it stable with all 4 DIMMs on.

hexez

09-02-2008, 06:02 AM

ok this is what it have come to now. i have been trying to get this pc up and running stable for almost 2 months now, and nothing seems to be helping so I am ready to try something new now. i think the problem might be the ram not beening able to run with out problems with this motherbord so i am going to buy some new ram insted and throw the old ones out into the bin.

And here is where i ask you guys to give me a hand, what ram can run flawless with this bord? i don't really care what the price is, i have been using 4,5k $ on a PC i wanna throw out the window each time it freez up.

if you think that the problem maby is something els please tell me.

system:
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.19
Sound Card Drivers Version =
BIOS version 0901 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 9
tRC = 41
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 41
tRD = 12
tRTP = 9
tRFC = auto
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.6V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.74V
NB Core Voltage = 1.46V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Ambiguous411

09-02-2008, 11:52 AM

Try the following settings ( the blue ones are the new changes )

It does support 8GBs of RAM, and Windows Vista x64 supports them as well.
The increased number of DIMMs and the increased capacity however applies more stress to the nFORCE memory controller and thus you need to fiddle with the settings and voltages again ( once you insert the other 2 DIMMs ) and of course will "limit" your overclocks ( not that you're close to the limit now, not at all, just a note ).
Let's try to get this thing fully stable as is, and then we can proceed into making it stable with all 4 DIMMs on.

Thanks a lot dude, i punched them in and will let you know how it runs. And that's good news about the ram, i was worried that i had wasted all that money on a second pair of sticks. You're right, i would much rather run stable with 4GB than snap the 8GB in and try to get that goin right now. Thanks again man, you're the best.

Deathspine

09-02-2008, 06:20 PM

Anyone tried the new bios 1002?
Those that have, any noticeable benefit?
Took me a week to get this motherboard stable, I am not interested in updating the bios and have to possibly mess with the settings again if there is no noticeable benefit or improvement in say stability.

Ambiguous411

09-02-2008, 08:40 PM

Nah, i heard 1002 wasn't as good as 0901, but that's not from my personal experience, if you're stable on 0901 i would suggest you stick with that, but wtf do i know.

Zowner, so far so good dude. After i punched in you're preferences i ran smoothly for the rest of the day which is better than it's done before, we'll see how it does the rest of the week but it's lookin pretty good. Thanks a bunch man.

Alright, before today my machine ran real well for a couple days, then today I was playin GRID and my game froze, but skype was still workin in the background. I tried ctrl+shift+Esc and nothin. I could alt+tab between icons, but it was stick with a black screen, with the tabs in the middle, and the start menu bar there, but i couldn't do anything. It's happened before, so there ya go.

Another video freeze. Mouse stuck, keyboard stuck, everything just stuck except my sound and skype were still workin, they could hear me talk, i could hear them. Should i try a different display driver?

Deathspine

09-05-2008, 06:34 PM

Ambiguous411

09-05-2008, 07:24 PM

I is always disappointing :shakes:when no one has anything good to say about a new bios. I am glad I am stable with a mild overclock. I would surely like to get greater stability with a real overclock i.e. 4Mhz and was hoping a new bios might help. Going thru these threads it is hard to see how this board got such a good review from Anandtech. BenchZower did warm me that this board was going to take some work. Was he ever right.

Yeah man, i'm sorry you're havin trouble with this board too. But don't listen to me, 1002 may very well be more stable with your setup. This board has been very frustrating indeed, more than I knew to expect.

BenchZowner

09-05-2008, 10:41 PM

Ambigious, yeah trying another GeForce driver might help ( I don't remember which driver I used to "play" a bit with GRID, so I can't tell if there's an issue with GRID and the 175.19 ).
Every other program/game runs fine now ?

Ambiguous411

09-07-2008, 04:16 PM

Just about, yeah. I froze once when i was playin WoW, same thing with the video freeze and my sound was still working, and it was after i had left it idle for a long while. But just that time in WoW, and twice in GRID are the only times it's crashed since i punched in your settings. Well those are the only times i remember. Also, my machine stutters every now and then also. I was thinking of trying the GeForce 177.35 driver, what do you think? Also, is 6.1 a good choice as the motherboard's driver?

steve2470

09-09-2008, 07:21 PM

Required System Specifications

PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = 650 watts for vga, 550 watts for mobo, antec units, Antec P190 + 1200
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=81900

CPU = INTEL quad-core 9770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115051

RAM = 4 gigs Patriot 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220278

HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = western digital raptor 10k rpm 270 gb

VGA1 = EVGA 01G-P3-N891-AR GeForce 9800 GX2 1GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130338
VGA2 ( if you have ) = na
VGA3 ( if you have ) = na

SPU ( Sound Card ) = external

NorthBridge Cooling = none

SouthBridge Cooling = none

CPU Cooling = ZALMAN 9500A 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler

RAM Cooling = none

nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = latest official, 9.64

ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = latest beta, 177.92

Sound Card Drivers Version = external

BIOS version 1002

BIOS Settings

Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = enabled
P2 = enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 21
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1
tRRD = 4
tRC = 27
tWR = 10
tWTR = 14
tFAW = 21
tRD = 9
tRTP = 4
tRFC = 59
tREF = 7.8 us

Over Voltage

CPU Voltage = Auto
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto
CPU VTT Voltage = auto
Memory Voltage = auto
NB Core Voltage = auto
SB Core Voltage = auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control

CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
freezes after 15 minutes on Second Life, total lockup where the mouse and keyboard fail to respond. This board was RMA'ed to ASUS for the lockup problem, and ASUS sent back the same board with no changes that I can tell. Update: I am using the BIOS values above now, and so far my system is stable *knock on wood*

pepatusco

09-14-2008, 12:07 PM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = NOX Pulsar Blue 750W
CPU = Q9450
RAM = OCZ ReaperX DDR3 1333MHz
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = MAXTOR 250Gb SATA2 16Mb Cache
VGA1 = EVGA GTX280
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock
CPU Cooling = Thermaltake Aquarius 3 (WaterCooling)
RAM Cooling = Stock
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = Cd Stock(I dont know)
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 177.79

BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = PC3-10660
AI Overclock Tuner = AUTO
CPU Multiplier =*8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode =AUTO
FSB - Memory Ratio =AUTO
FSB (QDR) MHz =1333
MEM (DDR) MHz =1333
LDT Frequency =*5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = AUTO
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 =AUTO
P2 =AUTO
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = MANUAL - 7
tRCD = MANUAL - 7
tRP =MANUAL - 7
tRAS =MANUAL - 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) =AUTO - 1T
tRRD =AUTO - 5
tRC =AUTO - 34
tWR = AUTO - 12
tWTR =AUTO - 15
tFAW =AUTO - 26
tRD =AUTO - 9
tRTP =AUTO - 1
tRFC =AUTO - 74
tREF =AUTO - 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = AUTO
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = AUTO
CPU VTT Voltage = AUTO
Memory Voltage = AUTO
NB Core Voltage = AUTO
SB Core Voltage = AUTO
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = AUTO
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = AUTO
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = AUTO
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = AUTO
NB GTL REF Ratio = AUTO
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = AUTO
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = AUTO
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = AUTO
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = AUTO

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = AUTO
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = ENABLED
Virtualization Technology = ENABLED
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = AUTO
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = AUTO
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = AUTO

Problem Description
When I am Playing a game (for example Crysis or GRID) my PC crash but dont restart (it freeze).In windows Xp it freeze to but its rare.
I cant go to Task manager or go to windows when it crashes, the only way its rebooting manually. After I rebbot the pc run normally.
What is the problem??? Help me please!

BenchZowner

09-14-2008, 01:22 PM

BIOS 1103 seems ok.

P.S. I'll try to reply in 1-2 days guys, sorry got lots of things to do :(

doc3d

09-14-2008, 01:29 PM

Some settings as you can see are displayed in red color, YOU NEED to SET

those values EXACTLY like I have

[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = antec 1200W dual ps (2x600)
CPU = INTEL Q9300 @ 2500
RAM = Corsair TWIN3X 1333MHz DDR3, 4GB, DHX,Kit w/two 2GB XMS3 modules, CL9-9-9-24
HDD = Western Digital VelociRaptor 150GB, 10000RPM, SATA, 3 Gb/s, 16MB
VGA1 = XFX GeForce 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = on MB
NorthBridge Cooling = Passive cooling (Default on MB)
SouthBridge Cooling = Passive cooling (Default on MB)
CPU Cooling = Intel OEM
RAM Cooling = Default Heatsinks
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.19
Sound Card Drivers Version =
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED BIOS 1103

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = option not visible on my setup
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = Auto (actual 1333.3)
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = 4
tRC = 33
tWR = 12
tWTR = 16
tFAW = 21
tRD = 11
tRTP = 5
tRFC = 60
tREF = 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = Auto
NB Core Voltage = Auto
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
Computer randomly freezes when playing games. Does not matter which games. Have had the

problem in iRacing, GTR Evolution, CoH Opposing fronts, and Football Manager 2008 which

are all the games i currently have installed. Happens in all ofthem. Seems OK when

running IE and on desktop, but as soon as I start playing games, it hangs within 10-30

minuttes

Ambiguous411

09-14-2008, 05:23 PM

So is 1103 more stable than 0901? Should i flash to it?

BenchZowner

09-14-2008, 09:40 PM

I don't know if it's more stable or just better than 0901, but it's surely working fine with my settings from 0804,0901.

Ambiguous411

09-15-2008, 06:23 PM

Alright, well i'll flash over to 1103 next chance i get. Also, i'm still waitin for your input on GeForce and nForce drivers.

doc3d

09-16-2008, 04:07 AM

So is 1103 more stable than 0901? Should i flash to it?

I flashed my 0901 BIOS to 1103 yesterday, but it did not make a difference for me. I guess it helps some, but not all.

Ambiguous411

09-16-2008, 09:26 PM

Just updated nvidia chipset drivers to 15.23 and GeForce drivers to 177.83 and still running 0901. We'll see how it goes the next few days.

doc3d

09-17-2008, 03:42 AM

Ambiguous411

09-17-2008, 06:02 PM

My system was, knock on wood, stable all evening yesterday. I didnt do anything but run laps in iRacing, but still better than normal. The strange thing is that I havent done any changes since monday, and it was NOT stabile then, so I dont know whats going on.. *sigh*

I get that as well. But, i will change something and it will run smoothly for days, then one day it'll freeze, just like yours. The only thing i have in common with you is the processor and nForce chipset drivers.

doc3d

09-18-2008, 03:39 AM

I get that as well. But, i will change something and it will run smoothly for days, then one day it'll freeze, just like yours. The only thing i have in common with you is the processor and nForce chipset drivers. Could it be the processor?

That doesnt make any sense. There are way too many people with the same problem that everybody has a problem with their cpus. I am confident that its about finding the right combination of settings, and since I have absolutely no experience, Im hoping one of the gurus in here can help. In the meantime I'll just have to grind my teeth every time it crashes and hope nothing really getsdamaged with all these frequent reboots. I found an article here: http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=3283&p=1 that has a lot of detail descriptions on bios- settings.. maybe something in there.. so far I havent tried the settings recommended in the article, as my system is ok for now. When it crashes again, and Im sure it will, I'll try setting the ranges supplied in the article

Deathspine

09-20-2008, 11:07 AM

This thread has not been very active of late. I am sure many of us are still using this motherboard. Now that mine is very stable rock solid as they say at a mild overclock I am still waiting for new tips from our collective experience to get a better overclock with this board. With another weekend here I will have to strive for the 4GHz. If I get lucky I will post my success. Let's keep this thread going.:cool:

Ambiguous411

09-20-2008, 12:44 PM

Yeah, i'd like to keep this going. Zowner gave me a setup that has been working really well, but it's still not rock solid. He must still be swamped with stuff to do, hopefully he can find some time to give us some advice.

Deathspine

09-21-2008, 09:07 AM

Unfortunately BenchZower is the most knowledgeable individual participating in this thread:yepp:. He however is busy and part of his efforts are put into his own website and his own forums:rolleyes:. His website has a review of the motherboard with tweaking tips and a thread in his forum on this motherboard. To help BenchZower help us:up: maybe we should visit him at his website. Below is the thread in his forum about this motherboard.

http://www.benchzone.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=183&start=15

Deathspine

09-26-2008, 07:34 PM

New BIOS on ASUS website!:)

Argonous

09-29-2008, 07:31 AM

Hello Everyone!

I was hoping BenchZowner could help me out as well. I tried to sign up over on his forums, but it seems his registration is hosed up, so hopefully he (or someone else here) can help me out. Here are my specs and my problem(s) in the requested format:

Required System Specifications

PSU = Ultra 1000 Watt ATX
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz
RAM = 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 PC310600 1333MHz 256x64 240pin CL9 Kingston KVR1333D3N9K24G
HDD = Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA x2 (RAID 0)
VGA1 = BFG GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI-E
VGA2 = BFG GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI-E
VGA3 = none
SPU = SupremeFX II (Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty had to be RMAed)
NorthBridge Cooling = Case Fan
SouthBridge Cooling = Case Fan
CPU Cooling = ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
RAM Cooling = Case Fan
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 178.13
Sound Card Drivers Version = SoundMAX AD1988B Audio Driver V6.10.02.6320
BIOS version = 1104
OS = Windows Vista x64

BIOS Settings

Extreme Tweaker

CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = Auto (1333)
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting

P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = Auto / 9
tRCD = Auto / 9
tRP = Auto / 9
tRAS = Auto / 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = Auto / 1T
tRRD = Auto / 4
tRC = Auto / 33
tWR = Auto / 12
tWTR = Auto / 16
tFAW = Auto / 21
tRD = Auto / 11
tRTP = Auto / 5
tRFC = Auto / 74
tREF = Auto / 7.8uS

Over Voltage

CPU Voltage =
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Disabled
Memory Voltage = Auto
NB Core Voltage = Auto
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration

CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control

CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description

I have been trying to my new rig stable for about a month now, but the system consistently locks up. Most of the time, I am getting a blank screen after Vista loads and I have to power off. When I power back up, the motherboard has a tendency to "hang" at various points, but mostly with LCD poster on "CODEINIT". Resetting power (sometimes multiple times) does eventually allow the system to boot again.

I have even RMA'ed the motherboard back to Asus at 2 weeks ago because due to the "CODEINIT" error, but it was returned to me without any documentation as to what was tested/fixed.

Using the latest nVidia Drivers (178.13) and only one of the video cards installed, Vista can boot fully to the desktop, but I still crash/lock up when I try to run almost any program, including IE, and nVidia Control Panel. Installing the second video card causes Vista to crash as soon as or right before the desktop loads.

Problem Description is posted in the above format, but duplicating the text here...

I have been trying to my new rig stable for about a month now, but the system consistently locks up. Most of the time, I am getting a blank screen after Vista loads and I have to power off. When I power back up, the motherboard has a tendency to "hang" at various points, but mostly with LCD poster on "CODEINIT". Resetting power (sometimes multiple times) does eventually allow the system to boot again.

I have even RMA'ed the motherboard back to Asus at 2 weeks ago because due to the "CODEINIT" error, but it was returned to me without any documentation as to what was tested/fixed.

Using the latest nVidia Drivers (178.13) and only one of the video cards installed, Vista can boot fully to the desktop, but I still crash/lock up when I try to run almost any program, including IE, and nVidia Control Panel. Installing the second video card causes Vista to crash as soon as or right before the desktop loads.

Thanks in advance for ANY help that is provided!

Chomer

09-30-2008, 04:27 PM

Ehh I spent 200 pounds on this and Im fighting with this motherboard for 2 months now. Checked all settings and none are working for me. Its even worst now -PC is freezing constantly in every game. I think I will get another motherboard and Im thinking on DFI or Foxcon on Intel chipset. Asus started to make crap for me - again.

Deathspine

10-02-2008, 05:27 PM

Anyone have a success story with the new bios 1104?

BenchZowner

10-03-2008, 12:53 AM

Don't know.
I'm using 1103 here for the CSX Diablo DDR3 testing and it's working fine.
Gotta finish the CSX review this weekend, and then I'll take on the P5Q3 Deluxe and try to contribute here in troubleshooting the S2E.

Oginger1

10-03-2008, 12:56 PM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Coolermaster 1250W
CPU =Q9550
RAM =OCZ3P13334GK Platinum 8GB (4 x 2GB)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital 500GB (100GB partition for Vista, 400GB for software)
VGA1 = BFG 280GTX H2OC
VGA2 = BFG 280GTX H2OC
VGA3 = BFG 280GTX H2OC
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative Fatality PCIe
NorthBridge Cooling = Water
SouthBridge Cooling = Water
CPU Cooling = Water (Zalman block)
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 178.13
Sound Card Drivers Version =
BIOS version 1103

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tune = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = auto
P2 = auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = auto 7
tRCD = auto 7
tRP = auto 7
tRAS = auto 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = auto 4
tRC = auto 28
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 16
tFAW = auto 17
tRD = auto 9
tRTP = auto 5
tRFC = auto 60
tREF = 7.8

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.193750
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto (1.55)
CPU VTT Voltage = auto (1.14)
Memory Voltage = 1.84 (1.90 actual)
NB Core Voltage = auto (1.34)
SB Core Voltage = auto (1.49)
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = auto
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Since building this rig I've had major problems. First set of 3 cards were flashed with the wrong BIOS with one of the cards cooking itself at 105 degrees. Second set of 3 cards refused to cold boot but were fine if you warmed them up first. 3rd set of cards are in now and seem fine but no games will run for long. It will either freeze up with sound loop or just BSOD. 3DMark Vantage runs fine (P26577 with 3.2ghz oc) but nothing else. I've tried all sorts of different settings in the bios to try and find a stable overclock but nothing is working. I have run DPC latency checker and noticed that when I run games (eg Crysis) I get a lot of latency peaks but when running 3dmark vantage the only time I get a peak is at the start and end of a test. During a test there's no latency peaks at all. Could this be part of the problem?? High latency causing vista to report the driver has stopped?? Any help in getting this stable would be great as I've all but given up with it. I dont have much spare time and the last 3 months I've done nothing but swear at this pc! lol

Deathspine

10-04-2008, 03:41 PM

Following BenchZower's lead, I have updated to the new Bios 1104 and have noticed no change. That is it is stable with previous setting from 901. Will try to overclock later.;)

erickwok

10-06-2008, 05:22 AM

who knows which bios run high FSB more stable ??
thanks a lot!

Argonous

10-06-2008, 11:06 AM

I continue to beat my head against my keyboard with this Motherboard....

Deathspine

10-06-2008, 05:42 PM

I continue to beat my head against my keyboard with this Motherboard....

:cool:This has been a very challenging motherboard for most of us. Not a every forgiving motherboard. I took me a week to find a stable mild overclock of 20% and I have been reluctant to try again.:up:

Deathspine

10-11-2008, 08:01 PM

Time has past and I forgot most of the pain of overclocking this motherboard, and I got a new Bios to try. With 1104 I was able to reach a stable 3.825 or 1700 FSB with my e8400. Could be this bios is an improvement since my memory may have been one that the new compatibility was for.:up::up::)

Deathspine

10-13-2008, 05:30 PM

Update the solid 901 to 1104, good initially but the last two days the system seems to "freeze" every now and then, it could be in gaming or surfing the net. The light on the mouse goes out for 15-30 seconds and then everything comes back again. Just switch to the beta BIOS 1103 that BenchZower was using with success. Anyone heard of this problem?:shrug:

Lestat

10-13-2008, 06:41 PM

man and here i was really hoping osmeone would make a good 790i board... crap,, guess thats never gunna happen

BenchZowner

10-14-2008, 12:58 AM

That's very weird Deathspine.
Apart from the mouse, is the same thing happening to the rest USB and maybe PS/2 devices ?
When the mouse powered off, did the keyboard work ?

Deathspine

10-14-2008, 03:27 AM

That's very weird Deathspine.
Apart from the mouse, is the same thing happening to the rest USB and maybe PS/2 devices ?
When the mouse powered off, did the keyboard work ?

Everything shuts down, like one long pause. You initially think the system locked up but then it suddenly starts working again. I am trying 1103 with my more tested settings at 3.6 versus my new settings at 3.8. With 1104 at both 3.8 and 3.6 it does this pause. It could be a heat problem as with the greater overclock my northbridge is hitting 65 degrees. I will be removing the heatpipes in two weeks or so and improving my cooling.

Deathspine

10-15-2008, 10:13 PM

New nForce (chipset) Drivers version 20.08 posted 10-15-08:clap:

cluelessguy

10-20-2008, 02:59 PM

Just wanted to add my name to the list of unhappy S2E owners. I don't even overclock, even set my mem settings to lowest timings but system keeps freezing at random intervals (mostly when playing a game or watching video). Before I found this thread, I've replaced my graphics card, cooling, memory (both brand and amount), switched from Vista64 to Vista32, went back from RAID0 to single disk, tried every BIOS update they've released (currently 1104) and nothing... it's still the same unstable junk I paid premium for.

I've now purchased a Foxconn Blackops in hopes that it could make up for all those nights I almost burst a blood vessel when the system froze in the middle of a multiplayer game. :)

To all those still trying to stabilize theirs, best of good luck.

Deathspine

10-20-2008, 07:05 PM

Oginger1

10-21-2008, 05:23 AM

Thnks for the responce deathspine. My entire system is waercooled. (CPU, Motherboard and graphics.) In the last 3 months I've tried just about every variation of the BIOS settings, I've been slowly upping the voltages on CPU, NB, SB, VVT and PLL till well byond recommend levels and still it wont run stable. Suprisingly the settings I posted above are the most stable I've found, and the one I revert back to when all others fail. With these setting it will pass Intel Burn test but fail Prime95 blend or large (it will run small)
To be honest I've had about as much hassle as I will take from this board. On friday it's back to the shop and as long as there's no problems I'll be giving this back to them and going either XFX or EVGA. They seem to be much better boards running stable with no problems. Unless I can sort this board before then, well it's bye bye Asus.

kingy138

10-21-2008, 10:36 AM

PSU = Toughpower 1000w
CPU = QX9770
RAM = 8GB Corsair XMS 1600 C9
HDD = 2 x VelociRaptor 150GB RAID 0 (64K Stripe), 1 x Seagate barracuda 1TB
VGA1 = BFG GTX280 H2OC
VGA2 = As above BUT currently RMA
SPU = Asus Soundmax
NorthBridge Cooling = Water with stock block
SouthBridge Cooling = as stock
CPU Cooling = Apogee GTZ block
RAM Cooling = None
BIOS version 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = UnLinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Manual
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = AUTO
tRRD = Auto
tRC = Auto
tWR = Auto
tWTR = Auto
tFAW = Auto
tRD = Auto
tRTP = Auto
tRFC = Auto
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.4V
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.82V
NB Core Voltage = 1.54V
SB Core Voltage = 1.60V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
I'm having some generally strange things happening with flickering/flashing, it only happens on boot and at moments of inactivity. Whilst i'm using it, it's fine! Stability seems ok but something just doesn't feel right, with glitchy looks of some bits in vista which i know shouldn't being doing that.
Could it be something to do with the cheap C9 ram i've brought, starting to wish i'd spent almost the same amount and got 4GB of 2000mhz dominator instead.

Thanks in advance!

Deathspine

10-21-2008, 05:44 PM

kingy138

10-24-2008, 12:44 AM

Hello, is this the best place for some help with my MB? Only ask because it seems nobody is replying to my previous msg asking for help...
Many thanks

BenchZowner

10-24-2008, 12:55 AM

This is THE place to... be :)
You only need to be a bit patient, some people have limited time nowadays ( that includes myself )

markost

10-26-2008, 03:55 PM

Anyone have a success story with the new bios 1104?

Albeit with a QX9650 (http://markostnetworking.com/benching/Striker%202%20Extreme/QX9650/OCZ%20PC2%2016000%20Plat/1890_2t%20-%20Prime%2095%20stable.PNG)

Deathspine

10-27-2008, 08:09 PM

Albeit with a QX9650 (http://markostnetworking.com/benching/Striker%202%20Extreme/QX9650/OCZ%20PC2%2016000%20Plat/1890_2t%20-%20Prime%2095%20stable.PNG)

My QX9650 arrived today:), will be installed this next weekend. I am currently using 901. 1104 locked up more frequently for no clear reason. 901 locks up occasionally. Will remember your success with the QX9650 and my try the 1104 again this weekend. Thanks again for your help.

AtlRich

10-28-2008, 12:12 PM

I am running a S2E no problems ever from the box. 1002 bios, Q9450 OC, 4GB OCZ SLI, TT ToughPower 1200w, Raptor 300gb, 500gb storage, 2 DVDs, cooled with a Swiftech water cooling system. If anyone has a simular setup get with me for my voltage settings.

Deathspine

10-31-2008, 04:52 PM

:)I may be back for help this weekend. I plan to upgrade to an QX9650 this weekend. I will start draining the watercooling this evening and hope to be back up tomorrow evening. I got new watercooling blocks to install and possible add another loop. I sure hope all goes as planned as some of these computer upgrade turn to to major challenges when you run into problems.

lazareth1

10-31-2008, 09:36 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm another one with these random freezing issues. There is another thing that I would like to ask though. When installing, lets say XP. You boot from CD and then it loads the files st the blue screen. You then press enter at next screen and then at the bottom you get the 'please wait' message that quickly pops up and then the EULA.

The thing is, with my system it sits on this 'please wait' message for like 10 mins before proceeding. Now in my experience on other systems this does not happen and the 'please wait' message only flashes up. I have tried a different HDD and CD drive and I still get this strange thing. I suspect it might have something to do with the mobo and it's stability issue. Is any1 else getting the same thing?

BenchZowner

11-01-2008, 08:28 AM

As of today I will be Striker II Extreme-less and I plan to remain like that for the rest of my time :p:

The fact that I won't have a board here doesn't mean that I won't be helping you out and giving you guys advice and settings to try, I just won't be able to try any newer BIOS or verify a bug, etc.
[ and I do believe that Asus will release a new BIOS only to support any new Core 2 revisions ( if any ) ]

lazareth1

11-01-2008, 04:33 PM

Did you have the same issue with windows install as i do Zowner?

BenchZowner

11-01-2008, 04:42 PM

Nope.
Could be anything.
From a Optical drive issue, to a component being on the borderline of stability.

Could you please list your configuration info using the template from the first page ?

lazareth1

11-01-2008, 05:05 PM

Right now i have everything on auto which i know is bad, but i did have an OC 1800FSB in sync. ill get the info when i get home frm work. Thing is it was stable for like 24 hrs on prime95 and memtest+ for 15 hours, yet sometimes when its been on for say 4-5 hrs it'll just freeze. I then reboot and I can run it longer (12hrs?) and then i shut down for the night, and in the morning same cycle begins again.

Deathspine

11-02-2008, 12:04 PM

Just update from e8400 to QX9650, also updated NB/SB waterblock and air cooled mosfets. Computer stops the boot process at INIT8042. What is INIT8042 referring to? How does one solve this problem?:shrug:

Thanks to all that respond.

BenchZowner

11-02-2008, 12:25 PM

I remember I had that message displayed once or twice when I was overclocking the QX9650 with LN2 back in the days.
A full clear CMOS ( remove the power plug and the CMOS battery from the board for 5 minutes ) should get the job done.

I don't remember what the INIT8042 message is pointing at.

Deathspine

11-02-2008, 01:27 PM

I will try that next, thanks BenchZowner

Deathspine

11-02-2008, 01:57 PM

Removing the battery and clearing CMOS did not work.:(:confused::shrug:

BenchZowner

11-02-2008, 02:01 PM

Hmm... do you have any spare hardware ?
Hardware swapping to see if something's dead time is approaching I'm afraid :(

Deathspine

11-02-2008, 02:14 PM

Yes I have extra CPUs, memory and video. I guess it is time to take it apart and start over again.:(:mad:

Thanks for the help guys. Here we go draining the water.

Deathspine

11-02-2008, 03:33 PM

Thanks for the help today guys. :clap: You have been of much assistance. :) Although I have not solved the problem I have learned from your information. It is time for a break - a mental break - nothing stresses me more then hardware problems of unknown origin. :shrug: Right now I have drained the water, pulled video cards, sound cards etc and memory. I have pulled the battery and reset the CMOS. I left the CPU in as it did boot past CPU INIT. I will let it sit a while and rebuild when I get some more energy.

What was wrong with an e8400 at 3.8? Why did I need to upgrade? Dam hardware junkie!

BenchZowner

11-02-2008, 03:52 PM

Deathspine

11-03-2008, 08:20 PM

The Striker II Extreme is just like a chick ( girl, not the animal :p: ) [ hmm... on another note some girls are... animals :p: ] { hopefully in bed only :p: }
Sometimes she's brilliant, good looking ( and performing ) and easy to "hook" up with, and satisfy all your needs & requests...
And some days... she will refuse to "connect" with you at all. Give her some space... it's the lonely time "I need to be alone for a while"... Rachael, we were on a break :p: ( :rofl: )

And eventually you'll break up with her one day... you might be sad for a while ( a minute ? :p: ) and then suddenly you realize that you're better off alone.
Get rid of her :D

Ok, I tried again tonight to revive my girl but to no avail :(. I will say goodbye to the girl tomorrow ;). I ordered another Striker II Extreme :) , I had too much invested in it with new Bitpower NB/SB & mofset waterblocks and two 8800 GTX video cards to say good by to Nvidia. I sure would like to try the Rampage Extreme, Intel chipset, rock solid, overclocking champ but I need that SLI with my two video cards.

Thank BenchZower, slim142 and others for you assistance and advise

Deathspine

11-08-2008, 08:20 AM

:) Got a second Striker II Extreme motherboard yesterday, back up and running :yepp:. Currently running a default setting until I get all the hardware configured. I hope to attempt to overclock this board later.:)

Mathieas

11-08-2008, 08:35 AM

Hi all seems i too have been having these random freezes with this board. Benchzowner i would be very greatful for some direction/help in solving this issue if you had some time. You mentioned getting rid of you striker II what did you replace it with? I just spent a huge chunk of money on this board and am really unhappy with its constant issues(more details after the system info) and would like to as a last resrot replace the motherboard but i am now gun shy and worried ill buy another difficult lemon any suggestions? Thanks a bunch, I have included all the information you request when starting a problem sovling ticket below.

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman ZM1000-HP
CPU =Intel Extreme Core Duo QX9650
RAM =OCZ Reaper 1333mhz 2X 2Gig 6-5-5-20
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Raid 0 2X WDAKKS750 SATA(or somthing similar)
VGA1 = BFG Geforce 280GTX OC2
VGA2 ( if you have ) = BFG Geforce 280GTX OC2
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Sound Blaster X-Fi Faility ed PCI-E
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock fustion block with Big water 760i Liquid cooling
SouthBridge Cooling =Stock
CPU Cooling =Intel retail stock
RAM Cooling = Reaper Ram heat spreaders
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =180.43 (had issues with 178.X vidoe cards would randomly not load drivers/EQ2

crashes)
Sound Card Drivers Version = Latest
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED--- i am using 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = PC3-10660(required for this ram to run at stock settings, auto detects as a step lower)
AI Overclock Tuner = Auto
CPU Multiplier = 9X
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Disabled
FSB - Memory Ratio = AUto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333.3
LDT Frequency = 1333
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 =Disabled
P2 =Disables
tCL ( CAS Latency ) =6
tRCD =5
tRP =5
tRAS =20
Command Per Clock (CMD) =2T
tRRD = 5
tRC = 34
tWR =12
tWTR =15
tFAW =26
tRD =8
tRTP =1
tRFC =74
tREF =7.8µs

Over Voltage- setting on the left, hareware volt reading on the left
CPU Voltage = Auto - 1.29
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto - 1.53
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto - 1.13
Memory Voltage = 1.8 - 1.87
NB Core Voltage = 1.56 - 1.6
SB Core Voltage = Auto - 1.50
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio =Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio =Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt =DDR_Ref
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt =DDR_Ref
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt =Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
My computer will run great for hours.. Prime95 passes for at least 6 hours, memtest Test#5 134 passes np, Intel Burn

Test 5 Passes residuals all the same. The issue is randomly i get these freezes in game or as i load i

game...Prime95 even froze once within 2mins so i rebooted and it passed for 6 hours. I have a feeling this freezing

is comming from a random hickup in the bios or drivers but my experiance is not such that i can proper diagnose or

solve the issue. I doubt its a heat issue, i just got an Antec 1200 case, CPU gets to about 46-53C(it might have

spiked at 55 but the majority of the run was 50 or less) under Prime 95 max load.

BenchZowner

11-08-2008, 09:37 AM

You mentioned getting rid of you striker II what did you replace it with?

Got rid of those, and unpacked some of my old 'n' trusty motherboards.
Currently using a bunch of P5K3 Deluxes, P5E64 WS Evolutions, Gigabyte GA-X48T-DQ6s and a lazy Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS5R revision.... 0.3 :p:

I just spent a huge chunk of money on this board and am really unhappy with its constant issues(more details after the system info) and would like to as a last resort replace the motherboard but i am now gun shy and worried ill buy another difficult lemon any suggestions?

Any of the following boards is easy to set up and even overclock the QX9650 with:

Asus:
P5K3 Deluxe ( old, the cheapest, yet great motherboard money can buy for a stable and overclockable QX9650 setup ) [ my favorite Intel LGA775 platform board ]
P5Q3 Deluxe ( might disappoint you if you're looking to overclock your RAM very high )
Gigabyte GA-EP45T-Extreme ( awesome board )
Gigabyte GA-X48T-DQ6 ( lovely board )

Red Color = changes

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman ZM1000-HP
CPU =Intel Extreme Core Duo QX9650
RAM =OCZ Reaper 1333mhz 2X 2Gig 6-5-5-20
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Raid 0 2X WDAKKS750 SATA(or somthing similar)
VGA1 = BFG Geforce 280GTX OC2
VGA2 ( if you have ) = BFG Geforce 280GTX OC2
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Sound Blaster X-Fi Faility ed PCI-E
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock fustion block with Big water 760i Liquid cooling
SouthBridge Cooling =Stock
CPU Cooling =Intel retail stock
RAM Cooling = Reaper Ram heat spreaders
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =180.43 (had issues with 178.X vidoe cards would randomly not load drivers/EQ2

crashes)
Sound Card Drivers Version = Latest
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED--- i am using 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9X
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) =6
tRCD =5
tRP =5
tRAS =20
Command Per Clock (CMD) =2T
tRRD = 5
tRC = 29
tWR =12
tWTR =25
tFAW =29
tRD =8
tRTP =8
tRFC =74
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage- setting on the left, hareware volt reading on the left
CPU Voltage = Auto - 1.29
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.54V
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto - 1.10V
Memory Voltage = 1.8 - 1.87
NB Core Voltage = 1.4V
SB Core Voltage = 1.5V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio =Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio =Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt =Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
My computer will run great for hours.. Prime95 passes for at least 6 hours, memtest Test#5 134 passes np, Intel Burn

Test 5 Passes residuals all the same. The issue is randomly i get these freezes in game or as i load i

game...Prime95 even froze once within 2mins so i rebooted and it passed for 6 hours. I have a feeling this freezing

is comming from a random hickup in the bios or drivers but my experiance is not such that i can proper diagnose or

solve the issue. I doubt its a heat issue, i just got an Antec 1200 case, CPU gets to about 46-53C(it might have

spiked at 55 but the majority of the run was 50 or less) under Prime 95 max load.

Try the settings shown above and let me know as soon as you've got any news :)

Mathieas

11-08-2008, 10:29 AM

Thank you very much I will make the changes. The voltage changes you made i noticed the 1.1v on the CPU VTT said Auto-1.1 my auto reads higher in the hardware monitor so i set it to 1.1. Also the voltage changes you are writing are the bios setting not th overvoltage final reading correct? (in my display the auto- voltage i releazed i made a typo the Auto is the setting and the number on the right is the read voltage in hardware monitor).

I was wondering if you might explain some of the logic behind these changes? I am really interested in learning how all of these things work together. if this ends up requireing alot of time/writing its np but even a breif summary would be excelent. Thank you again for your time. I is so nice to have someone with as much knowleage as yourself on our side! K back in a bit with the results

BenchZowner

11-08-2008, 11:25 AM

I'm listing the values that you have to set the settings to, not the values displayed in the Hardware Monitoring page ( just like you guessed :) ).
The suggested settings will make your RAMs job easier and cut some slack off the chipset.
I don't have the time to explain each setting one by one now I'm trying to prepare my stuff for a LN2 benchmarking session and also trying to finish another hardware review as well ( and eat something 'cause I'm starving :p: ).

Mathieas

11-08-2008, 09:57 PM

I regret to inform you that the issue persists. I just dont understand it. All the benchmarks and tests comeback saying its fine and everything is working and then bam 2-3hours later crash.... I just bought a new case so i doubt its a heat thing... is this mobo just terrible?

BenchZowner

11-08-2008, 11:57 PM

Try the same settings with the SB Voltage at 1.56V

Mathieas

11-09-2008, 08:35 AM

Deathspine

11-10-2008, 05:45 PM

New Bios :) surfaced in the Asus forums number 1202. The one link has reached its daily limit.

BenchZowner

11-11-2008, 01:00 AM

Will do and thank you again for your reply. I was wondering if you also got hard locks with your striker II(or just crashes to desktop)? What type of test did you use to prove it was unstable? I have to run errands today and it would be nice to set it up and just walk away to test it.

PS: My SB Core Voltage only changes in increments of .05 so instead of 1.56 i used 1.55. Is this acceptable or should I have gone with 1.60?

Sorry I meant 1.55V :)

I didn't have any hard locks or any kind of errors when I was using it.
It was either fully stable, or barely stable ( errors, BSODs, etc ) when I was pushing it, or playing with the settings.

It's like shooting a moving target... for example I have been testing some settings, and it was totally unstable ( barely entering Windows ), and when I changed the NorthBridge GTL Reference Voltage to +40mV it became fully stable.

Unless you really need SLI ( 30" TFT Monitor for example ), it's not worth fighting over those "stupid" nFORCE motherboards.

Mathieas

11-11-2008, 06:45 AM

I wonder what could be cuaseing my random hard locks? Seems to me if it was my video cards/ SLI setup they would crash much sooner then 2hours. Or if it was my CPU/Ram it would fail memtest/prime95/Intelburntest(20 passes maybe i should do more?).. I have not had a crash yet since i changed the SB voltage but I also havent had a chance to give it a 2-3 hour gamming session.
I did just reinstall wow and it crashed terribly with any form of SLI(nv4displ.dll error and BSOD) other then SLI-single card enabled...but i have a feeling this is a driver/software issue. Unless this has given rise to a weakness/error in one of my cards... What I most fear is putting all this work into a board that is broken from the get go. Thank you again for all your assistance! When this is over you will have to give me your address or a PO Box so i can send you a thank you!

Jonathan
PS: Something of note, i have a SB Faility X-FI(i have both the PCI and PIC-E vertions) that seems to want to share IRQ16 with my video cards. Could this have anything to do with the random hard locks? I kinda doubt it but perhaps? Also do you happen to know if there are any Beta Bios out there or new final builds comming our way?

Deathspine

11-11-2008, 05:20 PM

Sorry I meant 1.55V :)

I didn't have any hard locks or any kind of errors when I was using it.
It was either fully stable, or barely stable ( errors, BSODs, etc ) when I was pushing it, or playing with the settings.

It's like shooting a moving target... for example I have been testing some settings, and it was totally unstable ( barely entering Windows ), and when I changed the NorthBridge GTL Reference Voltage to +40mV it became fully stable.

Unless you really need SLI ( 30" TFT Monitor for example ), it's not worth fighting over those "stupid" nFORCE motherboards.

It is sure nice to see BenchZowner back active in this thread :), you have been a major asses for those of use stupid enough to want to mess with nvidia motherboards :rolleyes:. I certainly like how you share your opinion of this motherboard. :clap:

Got my QX9650 install, running smoothly at default. This weekend I will start the overclocking exercise and sure hope you are still around.

Hobble

11-11-2008, 09:30 PM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Coolermaster 1000 Case with a 1000W Coolermaster PSU (Modular)
CPU = QX9650 Core Duo Processor
RAM = 4gig Corsair 1600 DDR3 (2x2gig set) - TW3X4G1600C9DHX
HDD = 2x Seagate 500gig HDD in RAID STRIPE (ST3500320NS)
VGA1 = Leadtek Geforce 280GTX 1gig
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Onboard
NorthBridge Cooling = Standard
SouthBridge Cooling = Standard
CPU Cooling = Standard
RAM Cooling = Standard
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 178.24
Sound Card Drivers Version = ASUS site ones.
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED - Currently using 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = PC3 12800
AI Overclock Tuner = CPU Level Up
Overclocking Options = Disabled
CPU Multiplier = 9.0
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR), MHz = 1333
Actual FSB (QDR),MHz = 1333.3
MEM (DDR), MHz = 1600
Actual MEM (DDR),MHz = 1600.0
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus, Slot 1&2, MHz = 100
PCIE Bus, Slot 3, MHz = 100
SPD <--> MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI - Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
(Above are recommended by Corsair)
tRRD = Auto 6
tRC = Auto 41
tWR = Auto 12
tWTR = Auto 18
tFAW = Auto 25
tRD = Auto 11
tRTP = Auto 6
tRFC = Auto 88
tREF = Auto 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto
Loadline Calibration = Disabled (Enabled made no difference)
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.78
NB Core Voltage = 1.36
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled (Auto)
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
(I can change these to disabled, but have tried and it made no difference)

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Voltages in Hardware Monitor show....
Vcore - 1.26
CPU PLL - 1.52
CPU VTT - 1.12
Memory - 1.84
NB Core - 1.39
SB Core - 1.50
DDR3 Termination - 0.91
3.3V - 3.31
5V - 5.02
12V - 12.16

Problem Description...
I have come to a dead end, and the basic problem is that I get random hard freezes. I can be running fine for days, not a single issue and then freeze... usually the next few freezes are within hours, (the settings above are the most stable I can get I believe, with my limited knowledge). I have tried many other settings, including turning the CPU configuration extras off, but I am running out of ideas and would like to get some expert knowledge on to this.

I really don't like bothering people about things I probably should be able to figure out for myself, but this is the last straw, I have had this hardware for a few months now, and with graphics cards problems in the first place it took a while to get everything working... apart from these hangs.

Memtest seems to be fine for 3 or 4 passes. Heat seems to be ok, and I really cannot find any correlation with anything. I have tried adjusting the NB, SB and Memory slightly with many combinations (memory between 1.72 and 1.80, NB between 1.32 and 1.40, SB at 1.5), and sometimes the hangs are sooner, sometimes later... bottom line is they are so random I don't know if it's helping or not. With these settings I have been able to run for days on end with no hang, but it still happens, then again I have has quicker hangs with these settings too.

This is becoming an extremely long thread and I admit there are some parts I scanned over, I may have missed something, so I am hoping the current settings above are enough information on what I am running now.

(I tried running the memory on auto at 1333 too, and same problem) Sorry to go on so much, you probably know how frustrating this is getting for me. (I have used several forums now, and this seems to be the best thread I have read over a few times now... just decided to post this time.)

Anyway, it's late so I have to turn in, thank you in advance.

Deathspine

11-12-2008, 04:59 AM

I am no expert but with 4G of memory I suspect you will need to up your NB voltages above 1.4. If you read thru this thread you will notice that the key to this motherboard is higher voltages then suspected. BenchZowner has helped many folks get stable system but uses voltages higher then Anandtech.com had recommended. If you check the options in the bios you will notice how high you can up the voltages and still be in the "green" area. As you continue to up the voltages you hit yellow and then red numbers. Most recommendations from BenchZowner has been for overclocked systems. Your system is not overclock and will not need "high" voltages but I would try going up a little higher then you tried in the past.

Hope that helps you until BenchZowner returns.

fps_dean

11-12-2008, 05:27 AM

I have a Evga 790i that with the release, I finally managed to find stable settings.

Anyone still having problems with a 790i, be sure to use P07 or later, that is absolutely required to get any sort of stable operation.

P07 works for me if I set the RAM at a lower speed than rated. My RAM is rated at 1600 mhz 6-6-6-24 1.9v and will tighten right up to 6-6-6-18 on an Intel chipset. But on the 790i it won't even boot at it's rated specs or pass 30 seconds of memtest even if I raise the voltage to 2.05v. It will pass memtest at 7-7-7-20 or higher timings, but then it will freeze instantly when gaming. 7-7-7-24 or 9-9-9-27 provide slightly fewer freezes, but still freeze quickly enough and makes the system ungamable.

I set my RAM to run at around 1333mhz at 6-6-6-18, and get no crashes. Also used linked and synced. The highest I've got without issues since P07 came out is 1408mhz (using a 5:4 ratio as my FSB speed at these settings is 1760). I recall 1440mhz being more problematic than 1333mhz before P07, so I do believe the limit is between 1408 and 1440mhz before I start getting freezing but I have not tested 1440mhz yet.

Raising the southbridge voltage does nothing unless you overclock your PCI-E lanes except generate extra heat.

Anyone who needs RAM for a 790i I would recommend anything 1600mhz+ so you can run 1333mhz instead of 1066mhz. I've tried several different RAM sets by different manufacturers and they all have the same result whether OCZ or Corsair. I've also tried several different boards.

You can enable P1 and P2 as they really have no effect on the freezes on this system. A NB voltage of 1.35v (1333mhz) or 1.40v (1408mhz) is good, and add another .05v for a quad core.

Hobble

11-12-2008, 11:14 AM

Well, I will certainly try what you suggest Deathspine, on the next hang. Thank you for the responce... I should note though, last night I did a CMOS reset, for some reason I couldn't manually enter anything with the FSB and Memory Bus, maybe because I hadn't done a reset of the battery since flashing the BIOS version.

I have set up the BIOS the same, apart from these parts now...

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
Overclocking Options = Disabled
CPU Multiplier = 9.0
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR), MHz = 1333
Actual FSB (QDR),MHz = 1333.3
MEM (DDR), MHz = 1600
Actual MEM (DDR),MHz = 1600.0
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus, Slot 1&2, MHz = 100
PCIE Bus, Slot 3, MHz = 100
SPD <--> MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI - Ready Memory = Disabled

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Auto
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Enabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Enabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
(I can change these to disabled, but have tried and it made no difference)

Ambiguous411

11-13-2008, 06:01 PM

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman 1000W
CPU =Intel Quad-Core Q9300
RAM = 4GB (2X2GB) OCZ PC3 12800 1600MHz (OCZ3P16004GK)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = 1TB Seagate Barracuda 3.5"
VGA1 = EVGA 9800 GX2 1GB (EVGA 01G-P3-N891-AR)
VGA2 ( if you have ) = EVGA 9800 GX2 1GB (EVGA 01G-P3-N891-AR)
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Supreme FX II
NorthBridge Cooling = Thermaltake Bigwater 760is
SouthBridge Cooling =Thermaltake Bigwater 760is
CPU Cooling =Thermaltake Bigwater 760is
RAM Cooling =none
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =178.24
Sound Card Drivers Version =
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = N/A
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1066
LDT Frequency = 3x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 6
tRCD = 6
tRP = 6
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 7
tRC = 33
tWR = 10
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 33
tRD = 12
tRTP = 7
tRFC = 72
tREF = 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.7
NB Core Voltage = 1.4
SB Core Voltage = 1.55
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description

Same as usual, random hard locks usually while gaming, but sometimes while idling. Earlier, i would boot, usually freeze once within the first 10 minutes of game time, then reboot and be free of crashes until i shutdown. My machine was consistently doing that also. Then, I don't know what caused it to start doing this again, but i froze, rebooted, froze again almost immediately making my machine now ungamable, so i'm back here looking for more advice from the master himself. Thanks alot.

Deathspine

11-13-2008, 10:43 PM

Could not wait for the weekend :), started the overclocking project with my new QX9650. Passed OCCP at 3.6 so far. My major problem is heat with this quad core. I have one radiator a Thermochill PA360 for the quad core, NB/SB & two 8800GTXs. It worked fine with the E8400 but this quad was over 60 degrees when stressed with OCCP. Should do fine gaming but I must add another radiator if I am to hit 4G. :up::up:

Mathieas

11-14-2008, 06:36 AM

I have another strange issue to add to the fire. I have not had a random lockup yet... but i sense it is comming lol. What does happen though is when i turn my computer on for the first time in the morning every other day or so i get no video but the entire system boots and i hear the windows gong....how werid is that.. no bios boot screen nothing just a dead monitor... restart everything comes up video and all and bam no problems.... any ideas?

sunny7day

11-14-2008, 10:42 AM

I have a 630+fsb E8400, can this board do it?

BenchZowner

11-14-2008, 01:30 PM

I have a 630+fsb E8400, can this board do it?

Doubtful.
Nearly 99.9% sure that it can't, and that's with extreme cooling for the CPU and the northbridge.
On air/watercooling ? Not in this world.

Mathieas

11-14-2008, 09:30 PM

Bench any incite into the above random video failure issues? I have never had a card fail once i get a successful boot up but i have had the system load with out loading my vid drivers (on older 178 drivers) and now i get no video even at powerup(pre windows on the system checks) and the system still fully loads windows(i hear the bootup windows chime) this to me says its not a driver issue but a bios or hardware issue... have you ever seen this? Could this be vid card and not MB? I suspect MB due to the nature and timming of the error but my expertise is far less then yours. Thank you again.

PS: no system freezes thus far, only a couple random World of Warcraft drops... seems to be a memoery error but it is unconfirmed.

Mathieas

11-15-2008, 09:03 PM

Bench seems those settings held on longer then any others but in the end i still end up with a freeze. Anything else i can try?

update: i was wrong crashes are back happend after 10-15mins again. What is with this board!

lazareth1

11-16-2008, 12:30 AM

Just to let you all know, I got my board RMA'd and it still had same problem (no surprise) and then after looking in even more on the problem, I found on the OCz forums a guy saying its actually more stable in with your RAM in the white channel slots (B channel) than the blue slots.

I tried this and ive been running with the settings below for about 2 days without a lock up. Lets hope this continues!!!

P1/P2 - enabled
Clock - 2T
Timings - 9 . 9 . 9 . 24
RAM Voltage - 1.80
NB VOltage - 1.54
SB VOltage - 1.55

Everything else is on standard settings or default. None on auto.

If you do try this out, put the rated voltage of your RAM set in place of my 1.80v setting.

I know the NB is high, but if ya find it stable at this setting, you could always lower it step by step till it gets unstable again so you find the most stable setting at least applied voltage.

Edit: Spoke too soon!! It crashed just after writing this lol. But it is much more stable with the RAM in the white slots..............