DFI LANparty DK P45-T2RS/T3RS (Intel P45) - News|Info|Results

[SeLecT]

DFI LANparty DK P45-T2RS/T3RS / Plus(Intel P45)


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Content of the thread

General informations
Impressions
Specifications
The bios
Downloads
Important Informations
Results
compatible memory & coolers
Important links




General informations

After the P35 Board of the DK-Family, the P45 Boards is now available and this is the official thread for the board. I have this board at home and i will give you results und screens. This thread isn't final.
So guys, buy this board and test it :)


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Impressions

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(Bilder von patrock84 (http://www.forumdeluxx.de/forum/member.php?u=19920) und meiner Wenigkeit)





Specifications

CPU


LGA 775 socket for:
- Intel® Core2 Quad and Intel® Core2 Duo
Supports Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EMT64T)
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Supports 1333/1066/800MHz FSB
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)


Intel® chipset


Intel® chipset
- Northbridge:
Intel® P45 Express chipset
Intel® Fast Memory Access technology
- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R

Memory


Four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
Supports DDR2 667/800 MHz
Delivers up to 12.8Gb/s bandwidth
Supports dual channel (128-bit wide) memory interface
Supports up to 8GB system memory
Supports unbuffered x8 and x16 DIMMs

Expansion Slots


2 PCI Express (Gen 2) x16 slots - 2-way CrossFire: One slot operating at x16 (16-lane port) or two slots each operating at x8 (8-lane ports) bandwidth
2 PCI Express x1 slots
2 PCI slots

BIOS


Award BIOS
8Mbit SPI flash BIOS
CMOS Reloaded

Audio


Realtek ALC885 High Definition audio CODEC
8-channel audio output
DAC SNR/ADC SNR of 106dB/101dB
Full-rate lossless content protection technology
Optical S/PDIF-out and coaxial RCA S/PDIF-out interfaces

LAN


Marvell 88E8053 PCIE Gigabit LAN controller
Fully compliant to IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), 802.3u (100BASE-TX) and 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) standards

IDE


JMicron JMB368 PCI Express to PATA host controller
Supports up to 2 UltraDMA 33/66/100Mbps IDE devices

Serial ATA with RAID


Intel Matrix Storage technology
Supports up to 6 SATA devices
SATA speed up to 3Gb/s
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5

Rear Panel I/O Ports


1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port
1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port
1 optical S/PDIF-out port
1 coaxial RCA S/PDIF-out port
6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 RJ45 LAN port
Center/subwoofer, rear R/L and side R/L jacks
Line-in, line-out (front R/L) and mic-in jacks

Power Management


ACPI and OS Directed Power Management
ACPI STR (Suspend to RAM) function
Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
Wake-On-LAN
Wake-On-Ring
RTC timer to power-on the system
AC power failure recovery

Hardware Monitor


Monitors CPU/system/Northbridge temperature and overheat alarm
Monitors Vcore/Vdimm/Vnb/VCC5/12V/V5sb/Vbat voltages
Monitors the speed of the cooling fans
CPU Overheat Protection function monitors CPU temperature and fan during system boot-up - automatic shutdown upon system overheat

PCB


4 layers, ATX form factor
24.5cm (9.64") x 30.5cm (12")







The bios - !press F9 for more settings!

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Downloads

Beta-Bios (http://eu.dfi.com.tw/Support/Download/bios_download_de.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6055&STATUS_FLAG=B&SITE=DE)
Bios (http://eu.dfi.com.tw/Support/Download/bios_download_de.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6055&CATEGORY_TYPE=LP%20DK&STATUS_FLAG=A&SITE=DE)
Handbuch/Manual (http://eu.dfi.com.tw/Support/Download/manual_download_de.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6055&CATEGORY_TYPE=LP%20DK&SITE=DE)
DFI DK P45 OC Guideline.pdf (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=check_download&ufid=Smp2c0wwdVVwaFJFQlE9PQ&key=72d512b58dc270c9d60a8aedec31b5f8fb8fc9bb&bid=Q01IRkJTZ2cwVWxFQlE9PQ)
complete smartguardian pack incl. 2 backgrounds HWLuxx Edition !!!

SmartGuardian_DK_P45_HWLuxx_Edition (http://rapidshare.com/files/139237494/SmartGuardian_DK_P45_HWLuxx_Edition.rar.html)





Important nformations

Zum Non-Plus:
The nonplus version is not as good as the plus version vor overclocking. If you want to buy the DFI, then buy the plus version. Most of the overclocking results are reached on the plus version.

F9 for more memorysettings in bios

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Zum DFI DK Plus:

p45 normal and p45 plus both have chipset A2 revision and A1 motherboard revision as of NOW. Difference between the normal and the plus is the additional 2 SATA ports and also the double boot after saving bios has been resolved for the P45 plus.






Results


680Mhz FSB on DFI LP DK P45 T2RS Plus (http://www.forumdeluxx.de/forum/showpost.php?p=10039974&postcount=1756)
600Mhz SuperPi 32M on DFI LP DK P45 T2RS Plus (http://www.forumdeluxx.de/forum/showpost.php?p=10005721&postcount=1703)




compatible memory & coolers[/hr]

Aircooling:
Noctua U12P
TR Ultra 120 True Black / Extreme
Scythe Mine
Thermalright HR-01 Plus

Water-cooling NB-SB-Mosfets:

EK-Mosfet DFI DK - Acetal (http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21_48&products_id=305)
Watercool Kühler (http://www.watercool.de/cms/MB_COOLER/HEATKILLER_SW_NSB_Liste.pdf)
NB/SB by Anfitec (http://anfi-tec.de/mainboardnb.pdf) - Pictures: Klick (http://www.forumdeluxx.de/forum/showpost.php?p=10074214&postcount=1230)
Spawa by Anfitec (http://anfi-tec.de/mainboardpwm.pdf)
(Now at pc-icebox.de zu haben (http://www.pc-icebox.de/wasserkuehlung-exclusiv-vertrieb-anfitec-c-393_922.html))



Memory:

Memory for overclocking (http://eu.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_product_memory_de.jsp?PAGE_TYPE=DE&INDEX_TYPE=MB&CATEGORY_TYPE=LP&SITE=DE&PRODUCT_ID=6095)



Important links


DFI LANparty DK P45-T2RS @ DFI Homepage (http://eu.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_product_spec_details_r_de.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6055&CATEGORY_TYPE=LP%20DK&SITE=DE)

DFI LANparty DK P45-T2RS @ geizhals.at (http://preisvergleich.hardwareluxx.de/a340670.html)

DFI LANparty DK P45-T3RS @ geizhals.at (http://preisvergleich.hardwareluxx.de/a340671.html)

DFI LANparty DK P45-T2RS Plus @ HPM (http://www.hpm-computer.de/product_info.php?info=p8480_DFI-LANparty-DK-P45-T3RSB-PLUS.html)

More infos of the DFI LANparty DK P45-T2RS Plus (http://we.pcinlife.com/redirect.php?tid=950867&goto=lastpost)

short review of the DFI LANparty DK P45-T2RS Plus (http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2044067)

DFI LANparty DK P45-T2RS @ Geizhals.at (http://preisvergleich.hardwareluxx.de/a340670.html)

Quickreview by Clunk (http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/reviews/7214-dfi-dk-p45-t2rs-mini-living-review-first-look-abs-auto-boost-system.html)

Bios how-to (http://www.overclock.net/intel-motherboards/292219-dfi-dk-p35-t2rs-info-closed.html)

How to Make a USB Pen Drive Bootable (http://csd.dficlub.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1136)

[SeLecT]

The boards works, but i have an great problem....

I could'nt reach more than FSB 400Mhz. The maximum was 430Mhz, but it wasn't stable. 500Mhz is impossilbe :(

Do you have some same experiences?

[Achill3uS]

nice mobo but 4 phase design (or correct me if im blind :D) is really poor nowdays :rolleyes: im curious to the digit pwm LanParty UT edition, dont you have any info about it? btw nice thread, let's fill it :)

[Peter Burg]

Let's wait for the people to get the boards. I think you're one of the first, so be patient. And fore sure it's the first release of the BIOS ;)

[patrock84]

http://www.abload.de/img/dfi001v85.jpg

Actually i have problems with FSB above 400MHz..
CPU: E8400 or 8200 , same results..

[Peter Burg]

Let's wait for a new BIOS :D

[SeLecT]

nice mobo but 4 phase design (or correct me if im blind :D) is really poor nowdays :rolleyes: im curious to the digit pwm LanParty UT edition, dont you have any info about it? btw nice thread, let's fill it :)

For a dualcore it is ok i think :)

The UT version will have some digital pwm.

Let's wait for the people to get the boards. I think you're one of the first, so be patient. And fore sure it's the first release of the BIOS ;)

Yeah, i know. i have send a mail to DFi....
Waiting for some other people!

]http://www.abload.de/img/dfi001v85.jpg

Actually i have problems with FSB above 400MHz..
CPU: E8400 or 8200 , same results..

Hmm, then is this a Biosproblem!

[Peter Burg]

Yeah, i know. i have send a mail to DFi....
Waiting for some other people!


Du ich bin Yidaki nur es war schon vergeben :fresse: ;)

[nzbleach]

nice, all the connectors are pretty much placed perfectly. No removable bios chip though -p

[Kean]

The UT version will have some digital pwm.

There will be UT P45 ddr2?

[SeLecT]

There will be UT P45 ddr2?

I think so - http://www.hpm-computer.de/product_info.php?info=p8481_DFI-LANparty-UT-P45-T2RS.html


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[Sem]

i hope there is a DDR2 P45 UT

i know that shop lists it but on the DFI schedule posted in the first post there is only a DDR3 P45 UT :confused:

[SeLecT]

Hm, you're right! Lets hope for the board! :)

And i hope for an new bios!

[Kean]

On schedule in first post, there isn't JR version. So, let's hope there will be UT DDR2 ver. :)
JR look like this:
http://www.nokytech.net/images//news/dfi/ABS%20DFI.jpg

[graysky]

What kind of NB Vcore and NB temps are required to run @ 400 MHz?

[SeLecT]

I don't know, because the 400Mhz are not stable... I hope a new bios will fix all these problems! If not, i will sell this board...


PS: Bios screens added!

[alex17 GTX]

Why so few Dram options? :eek: This must be an alpha beta whatever early bios... Also.. I though this board was scheduled for middle july...

[SeLecT]

Here a biosscreen from the DK P35 - it has a little bit more dram options :yepp:

http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=sa400182800x600c2i.jpg

[alex17 GTX]

I know that! ;) (my rig). And that can't be true. I really hope they release a new bios fast. :(

[SeLecT]

DFI USA answered me and in the USA they don't sell this board or have an sample of it...

So a mail to Taiwan is out... :)

[NupSiHoVa]

Hi SeLecT,

I just recieved the Mobo, might wanna hook it up tonight. I dearly hope it doesn't have the same issues as yours.....but more unlikely i think it will.

[emoners]

On schedule in first post, there isn't JR version. So, let's hope there will be UT DDR2 ver. :)
JR look like this:
http://www.nokytech.net/images//news/dfi/ABS%20DFI.jpg

really? i was kinda waiting for the P45 JR for my mATX rig :(

[mrcape]

DFI-LP-Jr-P45-T3RS (http://www.motherboardpro.com/DFI-LP-Jr-P45-T3RS-DDR3-CrossFire-Micro-ATX-Motherboard-p-660.html)

[CarvedInside]

Been waiting for this board. I think this mobo isn't officially lauched yet. Here in Romania you can find it listed , but they don't have it in stock , so it looks like I'll have to wait a bit more. Hope by the time it gets here, dfi engineers will fix the damn bios.

Any comments on the package, build quality, northbridge cooler?

[SeLecT]

The NDA falls on 30th of june... so you are right, that the board isn't offiicial yet.

I will take some photos of the package soon. ;)

[Dan_c]

the JR will def. be my next board!
and don't worry, the bios will be fixed soon...

what is the overall build quality on the DK?

[CarvedInside]

Thanx SeLecT for the heads up:cool:

Btw is ABS function useful, or is just a overclocking tool for noobs?:p:

[Praz]

Btw is ABS function useful, or is just a overclocking tool for noobs?:p:
Depends what you want to use it for. I've been using a stripped down version for several months on all the different DFI boards I have here.

[SeLecT]

the JR will def. be my next board!
and don't worry, the bios will be fixed soon...

what is the overall build quality on the DK?

The overall quality is good :) :up:

But the Bios..... is crap! :down:

On HWLuxx we are 4-5 users and we all have the same problems. The maximum is 422Mhz FSB. Yesterday i have the thougt to send the board back, but i hope for a new bios!

PS: pictures will be added this afternoon ;)

Thanx SeLecT for the heads up:cool:

Btw is ABS function useful, or is just a overclocking tool for noobs?:p:

If i press F1 for the ABS function, nothing happens.... maybe i should read in the manual, how it works :D

[Jupiler]

I'm one of those guys with the same problem.
Installed my X3350 in it, and max I can reach is 380*8 (on the P5Q-PRO, I was able to run that same cpu at 475*8).
So for now, I can say that the bios is crap and I hope that a new bios will fix things soon.
Otherwise the board goes back.

[SeLecT]

Here an picture of the accesoires :)

http://www.abload.de/thumb/zubehrzo3.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=zubehrzo3.jpg)

[disruptfam]

this board wouldnt be great for cf yeah?

[CarvedInside]

SeLecT thx for the pic!

At least it comes with a floppy disk with ahci/raid drivers :)


It looks like P45 isn't so great with CF,at least with two 4850's, but i think its great for a 4870x2:yepp:

[SeLecT]

I see benches with 8x 8x vs 16x 16x (P45 vs. X48) and the differences are not great. nearly the same scores. I only had a HD2900XT. Maybe i can get a second one to test CF :)

[NupSiHoVa]

Thanx SeLecT for the heads up:cool:

Btw is ABS function useful, or is just a overclocking tool for noobs?:p:

I tried it, all it does, is giving you a GUI and letting you choose your Cmos reloaded Banks.
If installed in Windows (waht icertanly wont do) it may even be possible to change settings on the fly. But just not my taste.

[alex17 GTX]

But the Bios..... is crap! :down:


:shakes: And the bios is the thing for witch overclockers like DFI. But we know DFI is always late on the market and since this board isn't launched yet we have to wait. I'm sure they'll fix it. ;)

[SeLecT]

Yes, i know they fix it, but i want the new bios now :D


Btw: Germany for Euro 2008 :up:

[motherboardpro]

The DFI LANPARTY DK P45-T2RS (http://www.motherboardpro.com/DFI-LANPARTY-DK-P45-T2RS-p-665.html) is now in stock at MotherboardPro.com. If you find a legitimate lower price online on DFI, we will beat it!
$189.99

100% just tell Mike

[NupSiHoVa]

I also was thinking about buying the X48 DK, but seeing the FSB Overclocks not maxing out 500MHz i'd rather prefer running my CF on 8/8 and 550MHz FSB than 16/16 and 450 ;) Plus it is also possible to Overclock the PCIe Frequency, so i think there won't be a problem with Crossfire.

[mustrum]

I also was thinking about buying the X48 DK, but seeing the FSB Overclocks not maxing out 500MHz i'd rather prefer running my CF on 8/8 and 550MHz FSB than 16/16 and 450 ;) Plus it is also possible to Overclock the PCIe Frequency, so i think there won't be a problem with Crossfire.

Doesn`t make sense. If you usde crossfire you gotta be a gamer. Check out tweaktown and their P45 vs x48 crossfire article. The performance loss with the P45 is massive. Don`t get a P45 if you plan on using crossfire. A few hundred mhz on the CPU clock wont make up for that.

[Clunk]

Quick review started here. (http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/reviews/7214-dfi-dk-p45-t2rs-mini-living-review-first-look-abs-auto-boost-system.html)

http://www.images.clunk.org.uk/reviews/dfi-dk-p45-t2rs/IMG_3276big.jpg

[alex17 GTX]

Quick review started here. (http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/reviews/7214-dfi-dk-p45-t2rs-mini-living-review-first-look-abs-auto-boost-system.html)

:up: Subscribed.

[SeLecT]

Thanks Clunk. I will link it in the first post!

[mrcape]

Wow, you are very fast and professional with the reviews. Did they sort out a bios yet that can compare P45 performance to Biostar or Asus P45? I'm sure DFI will be amazing once again.

[SeLecT]

No, there is only one bios and this is crap...

[mrcape]

Cart before the horse? : ) Hope they get it working well soon.

[emoners]

is the ABS tech only available in the P45?

[Clunk]

is the ABS tech only available in the P45?

For now it's just on the DK, JR and Blood Iron.

To be honest though, I can see it being useful on the UT/LT boards too.

[emoners]

@Clunk: is it just a software? maybe we could just install it in the UT/LT versions.

[SeLecT]

It is a software. Here is a screenshot of it. But i don't know how it works :)

And you see the a list of DFi-Boards which you can choose.

http://www.abload.de/img/dfiwef.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=dfiwef.jpg)

[emoners]

thanks SeLecT! guess it is applicable to other DFI boards as well

EDIT: just re-checked Clunk's post in his review & noticed this:

The following pictures are based on DFI's marketing literature for the Auto Boost System which they launched at Computex 2008.

http://www.images.clunk.org.uk/reviews/dfi-dk-p45-t2rs/ABS/2.jpg

[disruptfam]

http://www.motherboardpro.com/images/P/DFI-LP-Jr.-P45-T3R.jpg

Me wants!!!

good upgrade from a p5e-vm hdmi?

mmmmmmmm 4870 cf :)

[Maverick7]

Has anyone been able to go past the 500FSB?
I dont know if i should wait longer of just buy the Biostar TPower IP45 board now

[SeLecT]

No, nobody reached 500Mhz... the highest FSB i've seen is 450Mhz.

We all hope for a new bios!

[Pt1t]

No, nobody reached 500Mhz... the highest FSB i've seen is 450Mhz.

We all hope for a new bios!

i have see 480 :yepp:

[CarvedInside]

Now the DK is available in my country too. But for 10-15$ more I can buy the DFI LanParty UT P35-TR2 or the DFI LanParty DK X38-TR2B.

The UT P35 temps me because it has digital PWM, 2xGigabit Lan,a full heat pipe and I think an overall better build quality.

But the DK P45 Has 16x PCI-E 2.0, lower power consumption and supposedly better overclocking capabilities.

Don't care much about the DK X38.


Damn this is thought.Any advices guys?

[Chri$ch]

i have see 480 :yepp:
ooohhh..... new record? :D :ROTF:

[Rapt0r]

P45 CF is at x8 mode doesn't look good to CF with P45...

[The Nemesis]

It is a software. Here is a screenshot of it. But i don't know how it works :)

And you see the a list of DFi-Boards which you can choose.

http://www.abload.de/img/dfiwef.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=dfiwef.jpg)

can you copy the software from the cd and upload/email it?

[alex17 GTX]

can you copy the software from the cd and upload/email it?

Email it no :( Maybe upload it but is the software enough ? Doesn't it require a supporting bios? :confused:

[The Nemesis]

Email it no :( Maybe upload it but is the software enough ? Doesn't it require a supporting bios? :confused:

which is what I'd like to find out.:) Perhaps some of the latest offical or beta's already support the feature.

[alex17 GTX]

Ok. Maybe SeLecT or Clunk will upload the software. I want it too :D

[Maverick7]

dam i really dont know if i should buy this board now or the Biostar TPower IP45....any thoughts/suggestions?

[Pika007]

Good i found this thread......
I got the same board about a week ago, needless to say, it won't let me budge an inch.
The C1E BIOS appears to be an uncompleted testing BIOS for the board.
Well, the DK P35-T2RS Suffered simillard problems when it was released, i hope that in a week or so we will see a new NORMAL bios instead of this lame joke.
I seriously doubt DFI would release a board that can't even handl 450mhz FSB easily.
Hell, even the P35 Bloodiron does that no sweat!

[sofarfrome]

dam i really dont know if i should buy this board now or the Biostar TPower IP45....any thoughts/suggestions?

I had the TpowerI45 for a week. I needed to find a modified bios (not available from Biostar, got it from rebelshavenforums.com, bios 620) just to run a 9800GTX. Once I finally got that issue resolved other problems appeared. Getting the high FSB under more "normal" conditions was a challange. By normal I mean water cooling rather than LN2/dice/etc., lower FSB/NB voltages, and both cores enabled. I couldn't get 550FSB no matter what I did. And I was using a chip that I know is capable of 575FSB at least. It could have been this particular board and I believe that with Bios updates the board will be much better but that is no different than the Asus/Gigabyte/DFI P45 boards. My suggestion: unless you plan on trying for the 700+ FSB a very few people are getting I would go with an x48 chipset board. Certainly more expensive but much more user friendly IMHO.

[SeLecT]

I can upload it, but i don't know on which site. If you know one, tell me and i will do it :)

[alex17 GTX]

Filefront.com But you need an account. Or you can give it to me on Ymess and i'll upload it.

[SeLecT]

http://www.muenster.de/~e30pics/Dateien/ABS.rar

Here you can download the ABS-Tool. Thanks to Chrisch for uploading it! :up:

[alex17 GTX]

Thanks :up:

[SeLecT]

No problem. ;)

[alex17 GTX]

It works. I backed up my bios settings.

[Pt1t]

ooohhh..... new record? :D :ROTF:

yeah ^^it's far of biostar p45 motherboard :D

[SeLecT]

There is a new bios on the page. It is from the 18th of june, but nothing is better...

[nidecker]

Someone can host the SmartGuardian program please?

Thx :)

[alex17 GTX]

If you need it for your DK P35 i already modified it and look like DK P45's smart guardian. Here (http://forum.crazypc.ro/attachment.php?attachmentid=31429&d=1214760489) it is. ;)

[SeLecT]

I've tested the Bios from the 18th of june and the betabios form 26th of june, but with both of them a had the same old problem. A few minutes ago i ordered an Asus P5Q-E :D

[nidecker]

If you need it for your DK P35 i already modified it and look like DK P45's smart guardian

Exactly :D
Many thanks
That skins is very nice :up:

[SeLecT]

Do you want my skin? :rehab: It is for my HWLuxx-Account (nickname: Felix the cat)

http://www.abload.de/img/hwluxxdfi1sh.jpg

[alex17 GTX]

Check my signature. :D

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk106/alex17GTX/preview.jpg

[SeLecT]

I've reached 450Mhz FSB with the DFI :)

With the Betabios!

[nidecker]

Congrats for the skins, both really nice
Can you host the background.jpg and the smart.ini files?

A few time ago I've created this one
http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/45010/2004186813254464828_fs.jpg
yes I Know just a little bit chaotic but funny :)

Another question...I've installed (on my DK P35) the ABS...ok, all done but...what is the exact function of the program? I can load my saved bios OC profile and i can see them...don't understand :confused:

[nidecker]

I've reached 450Mhz FSB with the DFI :)

With the Betabios!

Nice...something is moving :)
I can't belive that other mains can do easily 550/600+ fsb and the DFI not...I hope soon we'll see high fsb ;)

[SeLecT]

I've got a CPU-Z validation with 480Mhz, but only with CPU-Z 1.45.... not the new version.

http://www.abload.de/thumb/460hpt.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=460hpt.jpg)

[Pika007]

you're doing good, i couldn't bring my P45-T2RS to 400mhz FSB....
This is fraustrating. All i wanted was to OC my E8200 form 2.66 to 3.2 or 3.4 for some more juice while editing video, but i can't even do that.

[alex17 GTX]

You just have to wait. I'm absolutely sure DFI is going to fix this. Right now this board is not launched yet AFAIK.

Select: with the latest beta bios do you have all the ram setting or just a few?

[SeLecT]

Yes, it is the latest Bios, but this is more crappy than the other. FSB 450-480 is possible, but if i want to reboot the system nothings happen. The same after turning off the pc at the next boot. I must remove the bios battery and then the system boots.

I've sold the board... i wait for my P5Q-E :)

[Pika007]

I don't trust betas, so i won't download it to try.
On the other hand, i'm having a hard time tryin to even think of a DFI LP board that can't overclock at all.
It's like a boat that doesn't float.
Waiting for a final version....
From what i heard from DFI, they're working on an "OC bios" or something like that.


P.S-
Did anyone succeed in loading ABS on this board? it doesn't even work when i press F1 on startup.

[SeLecT]

From what i heard from DFI, they're working on an "OC bios" or something like that.


I hope so :)


P.S-
Did anyone succeed in loading ABS on this board? it doesn't even work when i press F1 on startup.

The same with my board ;)

[garson]

If you need it for your DK P35 i already modified it and look like DK P45's smart guardian. Here (http://forum.crazypc.ro/attachment.php?attachmentid=31429&d=1214760489) it is. ;)
Very nice.:) Thanks, man.

[nidecker]

Try it quickly today with the unique beta available
Needed a bios that can kick ass. ASAP :(

[nidecker]

New beta 07/01 available

[SeLecT]

New beta 07/01 available

New Bios --> new luck??

Answer: :down:

No, because the bios is not better than the older ones. 450Mhz aren't really bootable and all FSB over it too...

[nidecker]

New Bios --> new luck??

Answer: :down:

No, because the bios is not better than the older ones. 450Mhz aren't really bootable and all FSB over it too...

Yes...I've also try it this morning but no better result than old two ones

440 fsb ok
450 boot but not stable
Also raise Vnb over 1,45 no help to have stability

Wait for a new good one :up:

[Pika007]

Never trust betas.
Wait for new official finished bios.
But it at least seems like they're on the right track

[alex17 GTX]

What is wrong with DFI lately? :mad: They used to have the best o/c mobos and now they came up with the worst p45 board...:shakes: I really hope they are going to fix this. Aldo, i'll get my self the LT P35 for less money, and it has 8 phase digital pwm.

[Pika007]

UPDATE!!#@!!$
NEW BETA FROM TODAY
Does 500FSB with no probs!
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/9611/dkp45e8400oc5009yf9.jpg
HOW THE HELL DID THEY MANAGE TO JUST BUMP THE OC LIMITS LIKE THAT?

[alex17 GTX]

Nothing amazing yet. DKp35 does 500fsb with no problems. At least there is a progress. :up:

[Pika007]

Didn't say it was amazing.
But at least now the board is not total crap for OC.
I'll update later, it seems that the board will be able to do 550FSB as well

[nidecker]

UPDATE!!#@!!$
NEW BETA FROM TODAY
Does 500FSB with no probs!

HOW THE HELL DID THEY MANAGE TO JUST BUMP THE OC LIMITS LIKE THAT?

Oh, nice :)
Settings?

[Pika007]

Dunno, not my pic.
Got it from a contact at DFI.
I have an E8200, will load the bios and update soon.
As far as i know, the settings for the above are:
NB@1.3V
memory at 333/667 2.3v
E8400@ 1.35v
PLL@ 1.75v
No changes for the rest

[giraffen]

Dunno, not my pic.
Got it from a contact at DFI.
I have an E8200, will load the bios and update soon.
As far as i know, the settings for the above are:
NB@1.3V
memory at 333/667 2.3v
E8400@ 1.35v
PLL@ 1.75v
No changes for the rest

Please update soon as possible. I´ve got the board yesterday, but if bios still sucks i´ll send it back

[Jupiler]

Mine is going back on monday, I'm not gonna waste my time waiting another 1-2-3 weeks before they have fixed the problems. :down:

[Pika007]

I think my OCZ Powerstream 520w is about to die, it's making wierd noises although the pc is in rest state
More updates either when i discover wtf is wrong with my psu or when i succeed overclocking to 500mhz fsb or above
........Please don't die on me, my trusty PSU :(

[emoners]

any news when the JRs will be out?

[disruptfam]

hows cf perf on this board?

[SeLecT]

any news when the JRs will be out?

Here is a roadmap:

http://www.abload.de/thumb/dfiroad01k0g.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=dfiroad01k0g.jpg) http://www.abload.de/thumb/dfiroad025oc.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=dfiroad025oc.jpg)


hows cf perf on this board?

I don't know anyone who testet it, but here is a comparison of X48 vs. P45:

http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/1472/intel_p45_vs_x48_crossfire_performance/index.html

[Clunk]

Spoke to DFI last night about the DK P45 and they have a new BIOS on the way for existing owners that fixes the FSB limitations, but they have also done some tweaks to the design.

That's all the details I have at the moment :)

[emoners]

Spoke to DFI last night about the DK P45 and they have a new BIOS on the way for existing owners that fixes the FSB limitations, but they have also done some tweaks to the design.

That's all the details I have at the moment :)

that's good to hear...it's been some time since DFI released a new bios...for any board as a matter of fact

[Praz]

that's good to hear...it's been some time since DFI released a new bios...for any board as a matter of fact
That doesn't mean work isn't proceeding forward. Hardly a day goes by that we don't receive an updated BIOS for the X48 T3R. I'm sure the same is being done for this board.

[zsamz_]

That doesn't mean work isn't proceeding forward. Hardly a day goes by that we don't receive an updated BIOS for the X48 T3R. I'm sure the same is being done for this board.

still waiting on new bioses for x38 n x48:mad:

[Sauron_Vie]

anyone played with a qx on this board ?

[mrcape]

I really feel for DFI engineers under pressure to keep up with the insane release cycles of chipsets. It's like one after the other bam bam bam, p35, x38, x48, p45... Yikes!

The PR/Sales department must be pounding the table to get the new chipsets released while the end users are dying for support. It's really hard on the engineers stuck in the middle.

[NinjaZX6R]

I really feel for DFI engineers under pressure to keep up with the insane release cycles of chipsets. It's like one after the other bam bam bam, p35, x38, x48, p45... Yikes!

The PR/Sales department must be pounding the table to get the new chipsets released while the end users are dying for support. It's really hard on the engineers stuck in the middle.

I agree with you on that. Sometimes DFI is the last to make it to the field with a new chipset release and I THOUGHT it was because their engineers were working out the kinks. After using the X38-T3R, I no longer believe that because it's the worst board I've owned in a long long time. Hopefully this P45 is better.

[emoners]

That doesn't mean work isn't proceeding forward. Hardly a day goes by that we don't receive an updated BIOS for the X48 T3R. I'm sure the same is being done for this board.

i know...if it's one thing that DFI engineers would rather be doing, it's perfecting the BIOS... :(

[NupSiHoVa]

Still sitting and waiting for the P45 DK bios that will unleash OC on this board ;)

[zsamz_]

I agree with you on that. Sometimes DFI is the last to make it to the field with a new chipset release and I THOUGHT it was because their engineers were working out the kinks. After using the X38-T3R, I no longer believe that because it's the worst board I've owned in a long long time. Hopefully this P45 is better.

have you tried a gigabut board lately :rofl::rofl:

[Clunk]

Quick update.

The new BIOS is coming today and it should apparently put the performance on a par with Asus and Gigabyte.

That's all I know :)

[fireice2]

woot! thats great news!

[Clunk]

Here you go (http://tw.dfi.com.tw/Support/Download/bios_download_tw.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6055&STATUS_FLAG=B&SITE=TW) :)

[dz`]

Does anyone know if true-120 pointed towards rear exhaust fan will fit on this board? or will it contact nb hsf? please post any new results with new beta bios ;)

[emoners]

ey JR P45-T3RS is on MotherboardPro (http://www.motherboardpro.com/DFI-LP-Jr-P45-T3RS-DDR3-CrossFire-Micro-ATX-Motherboard-p-660.html)

http://www.motherboardpro.com/images/P/DFI-LP-Jr.-P45-T3R.jpg

[NupSiHoVa]

So far stable....letting it run for a few hours. Still dissappointing, volts to hit FSB. 1,4V ist prett high i'd say for a 45nm chipset.

http://www.abload.de/thumb/fsb500ups.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=fsb500ups.jpg)


€ emoners

Musta naman kababayan ;)

[Clunk]

That looks more like it :up: Voltages look good too :)

[NupSiHoVa]

Had to bump the NB Volts up a bit:

http://www.abload.de/thumb/fsb500fa3.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=fsb500fa3.jpg)

and yes, i have a fine chip;)

[disruptfam]

Thanks for that mate.Yeah cf isn't too good on a p45...

Maybe a x48 will be my board or wait for a x58???

Here is a roadmap:

http://www.abload.de/thumb/dfiroad01k0g.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=dfiroad01k0g.jpg) http://www.abload.de/thumb/dfiroad025oc.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=dfiroad025oc.jpg)




I don't know anyone who testet it, but here is a comparison of X48 vs. P45:

http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/1472/intel_p45_vs_x48_crossfire_performance/index.html

[X2beach]

hmm, this board looks good now. I have a Asus Maximus Formula 2 , and it has issues. I am thinking also about the GAp45- extreme


choices choices

[NupSiHoVa]

Its very sorry to say, but i wouldn't recommend this mobo in this state. poor enough, trying to get FSB 500 Stable 1,35~1,4V are mandatory to bust on the P45 :( Other Mobos needn't even use 1,25V to hit 500MHz and beyond. The Bios is poorly regarding ram settings, im used to have much more options, dfi ist probably still on the job of making a good Bios.

I looking to have CF, any X48 Bords that hit 500MHz+ "easy" ?

[alex17 GTX]

I noticed DFI isn't what it used to be ... They are still my favorite boards but i'll skip p45 and eventually upgrade to P35 LT. If they screw up at this chapter then there is no reason for my to get dfi boards. They are always late on the market but that didn't bothered me, they have poor bundle but that doesn't matter and they used to have a great bios until now :shakes: Wake up DFI. I still hope they release a good bios for this boards. Aldo, they are more expensive than P35LT and i don't see any reason to buy this one...

[sofarfrome]

I looking to have CF, any X48 Bords that hit 500MHz+ "easy" ?

Asus Rampage Formula hits 500FSB easy enough with dual core 45nm CPUs. However, with 4-core CPUs it stuggles as with any board, though some have had success.

[FattyTW]

Can i ask, did the dated 09/07/2008 bios solved the o.c problems for this board and this board good to grab now?

[disruptfam]

any quad core results?

[FattyTW]

Any E7200 results? haha, getting that cpu with this board, but need some confirmation is this board now good compared to his smaller brother p35, lol!

[disruptfam]

yeah i really want this board.But need quad oc results

[SeLecT]

If you press F9 in the bios you get an extra menu for ramsettings ;)

Here some screens from NupSiHoVa (HWLuxx):

Jaaa um Gottes ******* (bad word :D ) Willen ja :heul: und ich blindes Ei habs nicht gesehen...:wall:

http://www.abload.de/thumb/dsc00652p5x.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=dsc00652p5x.jpg)http://www.abload.de/thumb/dsc00653ucd.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=dsc00653ucd.jpg)http://www.abload.de/thumb/dsc00654obq.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=dsc00654obq.jpg)

Ich mach mich mal ans Spielen :banana:




Slews kann man jetzt auch tweaken :grrr::drool:

[alex17 GTX]

WTF??? :shakes: This was on Gigabyte boards. I don't like this. :down:

[SeLecT]

I don't like this too, because i've sold my board... ;)

No chance for me to test ist.... :(

[NupSiHoVa]

And im fighting to like it...but its pretty strange pressing F9 after Cmos Clear ;)

[NupSiHoVa]

any quad core results?

orry, no quad results yet. Still looking for the right testing Quad chip...

[NupSiHoVa]

Can i ask, did the dated 09/07/2008 bios solved the o.c problems for this board and this board good to grab now?

Well, actually the bios didnt really change, but as for now i'm able to go 450Mhz Fsb without raising vNB above 1,3V. This wasnt possible a bios before. But 500Mhz FSB ist still a brick i keep throwing :(

[nidecker]

540 fsb orthos stable here on e8500
bios d709

Good news for the F9 memory settings :)

[FattyTW]

So you think i should get this board, or get which board? Still thinking suggest it to me, haha!

[SeLecT]

540 fsb orthos stable here on e8500
bios d709

Good news for the F9 memory settings :)

Which settings do you use?

[disruptfam]

540 fsb orthos stable here on e8500
bios d709

Good news for the F9 memory settings :)

hot damn!

my fingers on the trigger to buy this board.And its getting cheaper aswell

[nidecker]

Which settings do you use?

If i remember:
- strap 400/800
- Vnb@1,32 real
- clockgen 3,60/3,75
- nb gtl 0,61

With a single ram bank 540fsb stable with strap333

[DemonEyez]

Thanks for that mate.Yeah cf isn't too good on a p45...

Maybe a x48 will be my board or wait for a x58???

I read that review, what the hell is going on with the P45? I thought that 2x PCIe8x 2.0 had the same bandwidth as 2xPCIe16x and that would be enough for modern days videocards even for the likes of the HD48xx series.
I was really surprised to see that large gap in performance which occurs at higher resolutions and AA/ AF.
Didn't expect that the verdict was to buy X38/X48 over P45...

But... this review claims the opposite of the Tweaktown review:
http://legionhardware.com/document.php?id=761

Legion Hardware claims that P45 is faster than X38 and little behind X48 concerning CF performance.

Are both there reviews bollocks? Did they both messed up testing. I would like think that X38 and X48 perform the same, they both run 2x PCIe16x with CF, so how can there be a 10% performance gap?. And how come that with the Legion review the P45 chipset scores rather high and with the Tweaktown review it performs badly?

Conclusion Tweaktown:
This is really a very interesting article and is something people need to be taking note of. The first thing you need to be checking is if you're reading a review where Crossfire is being tested. Make sure that the board there using is a x16 / x16 motherboard. The results really do speak for themselves and it’s clear that there is a performance difference between a x16 / x16 configuration which the X48 offers, and the x8/x8 one on the P45.

If you’re really thinking about going down the Crossfire path, we would be highly recommending that you spend the extra money to go to an X38 or X48 based motherboard over the P45. Of course, if you’re not then it doesn’t really matter. With one card the P45 runs at x16, which is exactly what you want.

Conclusion Legion:
Now when testing with the new hit title Devil May Cry 4 we found that a typical P45 setup is going to be 36% faster than a P35 system at 1920x1200 when running Crossfire Radeon HD 4850 graphics cards for example. The X48 was also roughly 6% faster than the P45 chipset, and I would suggest that this is a best case scenario for the high-end X48 chipset. That said, this did make the X48 around 15% faster than the older X38 chipset. ( you must be joking right? never heard of finetuning c'mon.... )

For the most part the X48 is just 5% faster than the cheaper P45 chipset, while this chipset held roughly the same margin over the older X38 chipset. Therefore as we see it, X38 owners really would need to purchase an X48 motherboard to see any real performance gains, while the P45 is a massive step up from the P35 chipset when talking Crossfire performance.

What happened to clear and trustworthy reviews these days?

[Gambit_2K]

Not the best games to test but:

http://www.sweclockers.com/imagebank/plot/200807/Feardx9003.png

http://www.sweclockers.com/imagebank/plot/200807/CompanyofHeroesd003.png

http://www.sweclockers.com/imagebank/plot/200807/WorldinConflictd002.png

http://www.sweclockers.com/imagebank/plot/200807/Feardx9002.png

Sry about not uploading the pics but im at work and can't upload them to any hostsites.

[politenessman]

so whats the verdict with this board and duallies? i bought one and it came yesterday but after reading this thread i didnt even open the cardboard box it was shipped in. should i sell it/send it back or is the fsb wall fixed?

[nidecker]

should i sell it/send it back or is the fsb wall fixed?

Actual bioses don't help much with oc
Considering that DK p45 hasn't a stable and official bios yet...Waiting for a good one :rolleyes:

[[XC] Aerosupra]

I am following this thread, because I had high hopes fir DFI P45 after their P35,
I have found that there should be a Lanparty DK P45 PLUS version, which is a bit more expensive. Any more info on that? What could the differences be? ( a F9 unlocked BIOS :D )

[SeLecT]

More SATA-Ports (2) than the normal version and the normal version is ending with the Plus-Version. In a few days (weeks) you could only bus the PLUS-Version.

[[XC] Aerosupra]

any changes OC-wise? (hopefully)

[SeLecT]

I don't know, but i hope so :)

[B.E.E.F.]

Would you guys recommend this over the ASUS P5E-VM G35 or G33?

Looking for a nice mATX that I can put a E7200 or E7300 if its out soon. No crossfire needed.

[DoomSayer]

Would you guys recommend this over the ASUS P5E-VM G35 or G33?

Looking for a nice mATX that I can put a E7200 or E7300 if its out soon. No crossfire needed.
I think your in the wrong topic mate this is a ATX board.

[Eibach]

subscribed... looking forward to new bios...

[nzbleach]

keeping an eye on this board.

[Eibach]

even with the new beta bios no one can hit over 450???

DFI Beta Bios (http://us.dfi.com.tw/Support/Download/bios_download_us.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6055&STATUS_FLAG=B&SITE=US)

it says it has increased performace for cpu oc

and enhanced oc function... lol not very descriptive but it sounds like they are working on it =)

[alpha0ne]

My finger is hovering over the BUY ME NOW button for the DFI LanParty DK-P45-T2RS Plus Motherboard


The price is VERY good too @ $159AU :eek:

[nzbleach]

cant find it for $159 AU? Where ?

[alpha0ne]

cant find it for $159 AU? Where ?

One of my favorite retailers........PCCase Gear (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7791) :up:

[politenessman]

i can get over 450 fsb, but sometimes have cold boot problems, ie i have to start it 2 or 3 times before it will post. it powers up, and sometimes beeps, but no post or vid. this is at any speed, inc default. using 7/09 bios.

[Eibach]

what is the difference between the normal and the plus?

[alpha0ne]

what is the difference between the normal and the plus?

Just two more SATA ports by the look of it

I hope the bios is the same for the PLUS (http://us.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_product_spec_details_r_us.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6095&CATEGORY_TYPE=LP%20DK&SITE=US) board as none are listed as yet

Also which ITE Smart Guardian are ppl using for this board ???

[Pika007]

Got the plus version!
492Mhz FSB Totally stable, with:
E8200
G.Skill PC8500 4GBPI
PC Power&Cooling Silencer 610W

I managed to boot to windows on 500MHZ as well, but when i tried to run prime, it crashed.
Hopefully, Future bios versions will allow 520 or more....

[Hazzan]

this news FSB 640 from Oscar.............

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/3353/6402kk5.jpg

[Pika007]

Picture too small to see anything

[Chri$ch]

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=392418

http://valid.x86-secret.com/cache/screenshot/392418.png

[pumbertot]

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=392418

http://valid.x86-secret.com/cache/screenshot/392418.png

yes prob on an unreleased engineering BIOS.

[pumbertot]

My finger is hovering over the BUY ME NOW button for the DFI LanParty DK-P45-T2RS Plus Motherboard


The price is VERY good too @ $159AU :eek:

yes im hovering on that too, please someone confirm that a new BIOS will transform this board. Oskar give us your BIOS!

[nidecker]

Oskar give us your BIOS!

Petition? :D

[alpha0ne]

yes im hovering on that too, please someone confirm that a new BIOS will transform this board. Oskar give us your BIOS!

Mine should get here Mon or Tue so hopefully by Wed I'll have done a few FSB tests and get back to you :D

For the price you cant lose IMHO :up:

[Pika007]

Ohhhhh yeah, 520mhz stable!
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=394129

[alex17 GTX]

Still disappointing. :( There are boards that do a lot more... What's the max spi1m fsb until now?

[nidecker]

Still disappointing. :( There are boards that do a lot more... What's the max spi1m fsb until now?

Tried yesterday last beta, 585 pl10 pi 1M, air
No screen available :(

[alex17 GTX]

It's better than my DK P35 but not good enough when compared to other p45 boards like biostar for example. They really need to do something or they'll loose a lot of clients. O.C is their best quality and if they loose that i don't think it will be good for them. :shakes:

[Pika007]

I don't understand you people
That Biostar is not a mainstream board like this, "you have to compare apple with apple"
Other mainstream P45 boards like Asus P5Qpro or Gigabyte EP45-DS3R which are in the same price category usually barely scratch 500mhz.
500 for this DFI is not unusual at all, and most of the people manage to squeeze out even more

[DoomSayer]

Whats not mainstream about that biostar board it only costs 150 euro.

[alex17 GTX]

Pika007 you are right this is a mainstream board but it's more expensive than DFI LP LT P35 witch is better IMO (8 phase digital pwm, ~600FSB...). And there is DKP35 on witch FSB500-520 is no problem with stock voltages. I'm mad becouse it took them too much time to release a bios capable of 500+ FSB and i was expecting more from a DFI board.
I've read in another topic that they are close to release a new bios for DKP45 and it will do 640FSB. That's great for a mainboard in this price range and it will be a winner.

[Pika007]

Can you please tell me how much the DFI costs where you live? over here it costs around 125 euro, and the biostar more than 150.... around 170 or so, which isn't exactly mainstream anymore.

[alex17 GTX]

DFI LanParty DK P45-T2RS costs 212$ (135E) , P35LT costs 209$ but now there are for sale at arround 150-175$.
You can find Biostar TP45 HP (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=192930) at 167$ but no I45.

[disruptfam]

dfi p45 costs $150 in aus...

[alex17 GTX]

We are not that lucky in EU especially in Romania where all the new hardware is much more expensive than it should.
If this board will be capable of 640FSB as i've heard it will surely be a winner in it's price range. And i really hope DFI will release great boards in the future (like they did until now) and maybe faster... :up:
Hmm, where are the LT and UT P45? i haven't seen anything about them. :confused:

[NupSiHoVa]

...sold mine!

now im waitung to see some FSB on the Plus. first Version was very dissapointing from my point of view. the only positive thing was FSB 500 on a Q6600 overclockingwise.

[CapFTP]

well...640 FSB is good..........good oskar !
:)

[gilgamesh1]

Pika007 you are right this is a mainstream board but it's more expensive than DFI LP LT P35 witch is better IMO (8 phase digital pwm, ~600FSB...). And there is DKP35 on witch FSB500-520 is no problem with stock voltages. I'm mad becouse it took them too much time to release a bios capable of 500+ FSB and i was expecting more from a DFI board.
I've read in another topic that they are close to release a new bios for DKP45 and it will do 640FSB. That's great for a mainboard in this price range and it will be a winner.

and here are the results as promised mate!

and for a budget board too.

I have been working hard in liasing with DFI to get you a bios worthy of the DFI name!

so here is the bios
P45 T2RS
http://us.dfi.com.tw/Support/Download/bios_download_us.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6055&STATUS_FLAG=B&SITE=US

P45 T2RS PLUS

http://us.dfi.com.tw/Support/Download/bios_download_us.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6095&STATUS_FLAG=B&SITE=US

Please see this link for oc info and oc guide
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?p=3174336&posted=1#post3174336

gilgamesh

[gilgamesh1]

Here a biosscreen from the DK P35 - it has a little bit more dram options :yepp:

http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=sa400182800x600c2i.jpg

press f9 on first bios screen for advanced d-ram options

gilgamesh

[alex17 GTX]

Very nice mate. :up:

I don't realy like the F9 thing. That was something practiced by Gigabyte.

[Pika007]

I'll update the bios soon, expect updates tonight (GMT+2)
Let's see if it can manage 550

[FattyTW]

the latest bios now is dated 10/07 rite?

[gilgamesh1]

the latest bios now is dated 10/07 rite?

25/7/08 is the latest

[FattyTW]

oh, the beta 1 rite?

[DoomSayer]

so anyone got some more results on this ?

[wong_ndeso]

here's the new result :

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?p=3185626#post3185626

[disruptfam]

nice!

[hmmisee]

Well I am a bit confused with all this about not overclocking well.
Seeing as im building a new systems soon (First intel build) im getting something in the area of a E8500 and a HD4850, i wanted a alright overclocking board, i dont need that much becuase 3.0Ghz is already a bit much :) But this is going to be my first DFI board.
Is it any good?
Has the problem been fixed? So rather then using the bios in the cd that comes with it, i just download the new one instead?
I have been getting mixed reviews, is it worth getting the mobo and going with P45? seeing as it costs $150. woo

Thanks you in advanced :)

[cyberspyder]

What voltages are you guys running at?

[namegt]

NEW E8500 E0
Q811A731

http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/data/overclock/1218205883/600.JPG_f.jpg

[namegt]

http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/data/overclock/1218332844/1.jpg_f.jpg
http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/multi_photo/overclock/1026112838_780f27d1.
http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/multi_photo/overclock/1026112838_1c995dea._f.jpg

E8500 E0
Memory is no longer reaching the FSB625 is difficult ...

[Technoholic]

Okay, 8 pages on this motherboard thread. I'm not going to read through out the whole thread.

Questions:

What motherboard are we talking about here? Are we talking about LANPARTY DK P45-T2RS?

If so, have the new BIOS been released to fix the OC problem? If so, how well did the Q9450 overclock on this board?

Any "complaints" on the RAM? I mean, I like using DDR2-1066 RAM, have there been any problems using that speed RAM? Using 4GB of RAM is fine?

I'd appreciate the response asap. :)

[politenessman]

ok man, you wait here. i will go and read the whole thread, and then come back and report to you. you will be here, right?

[nachthymnen]

Hey guys, where can I download bios 0725?
Tks:)

[DemonEyez]

Okay, 8 pages on this motherboard thread. I'm not going to read through out the whole thread.

Questions:

What motherboard are we talking about here? Are we talking about LANPARTY DK P45-T2RS?

If so, have the new BIOS been released to fix the OC problem? If so, how well did the Q9450 overclock on this board?

Any "complaints" on the RAM? I mean, I like using DDR2-1066 RAM, have there been any problems using that speed RAM? Using 4GB of RAM is fine?

I'd appreciate the response asap. :)Lazy bast*rd:confused: Are serious? :shakes:

[Technoholic]

:'(

What happens if I get confused with the answers here? So I asked, therefore, straight easy answers.

[Technoholic]

Well, I read through the thread and I see nothing about the quad core. Why is that? :(

[Technoholic]

To those who wants to know how well this board overclocks for a quad core, specifically Q9450, here is the link: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?p=5756812

I tried PMing Patrock about this picture that I cummed to, http://www.abload.de/img/dfi001v85.jpg , I found the name of that fan it came with Red Scorpion and it comes with heatsink. But in the picture I provided, it looks like it's True Black Edition Ultra-120, isn't it?

[nachthymnen]

Start to play:
http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/_200808/20080815181842_590x7.jpg

[BulldogPO]

Nachthymnen, what bios version?

[nike]

@BulldogPO: Seems to be the 0725 from the beta downloadpage. im using the same atm but got only the non plus version.
are there any general changes between these two? i can see 2 more sata ports but anything else?:shrug:
btw: new bios is out for the dfi dk p45 NON plus version-> 812
link to the beta page:
http://www.dfi.com.tw/Support/Download/bios_download_de.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6055&STATUS_FLAG=B&SITE=

[nidecker]

@BulldogPO: Seems to be the 0725 from the beta downloadpage. im using the same atm but got only the non plus version.
are there any general changes between these two? i can see 2 more sata ports but anything else?:shrug:
btw: new bios is out for the dfi dk p45 NON plus version-> 812
link to the beta page:
http://www.dfi.com.tw/Support/Download/bios_download_de.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6055&STATUS_FLAG=B&SITE=

Plus version has a 2nd revision of the chipset (and 2 more sata ports)
A nice fsb with this on air with new beta bios
http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/_200808/th_20080816104608_2.jpg (http://www.pctunerup.com/up/image.php?src=_200808/20080816104608_2.jpg)

[BulldogPO]

I just downloaded 0812 bios for the PLUS version from there:
http://us.dfi.com.tw/Support/Download/bios_download_us.jsp?PRODUCT_ID=6095&STATUS_FLAG=B&SITE=US

[Technoholic]

How come there's no picture of the board itself under blacklight? :P

[nachthymnen]

Nachthymnen, what bios version?

725.
Now I'm trying 812 beta:up:
http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/_200808/20080817113452_600x6.jpg

[Chri$ch]

@ nachthymnen

do you have the T2RS or T2RS Plus? I see there are different chipset revisions

http://www.abload.de/img/sgrrt3b0x.png

[nachthymnen]

I've the PLUS version.

[Chri$ch]

600FSB 32M done :)

http://www.abload.de/thumb/600fsb-32m-01ys3.png (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=600fsb-32m-01ys3.png)

i dont know why, but if i boot over ~590FSB i have only PCIe x4 :(

[namegt]

606FSB 32M DONE
http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/multi_photo/overclock/1026112838_b62e1323._f.jpg

625FSB
http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/data/overclock/1219464361/2.jpg_f.jpg
http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/multi_photo/overclock/1026112838_2694c1f7._f.jpg

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=407102

[MomijiTMO]

Everyone seen this (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=199480) right?

Crazy.

[Chri$ch]

http://www.abload.de/img/619fsb-1m0eb.png

http://valid.x86-secret.com/cache/screenshot/407439.png

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=407439

[gofaster]

any more result on Bios 0812? I decided to buy this mobo too

[namegt]

CPU E8400 E0
Mainboard DFI Lanparty DK P45-T2RS PLUS
RAM G.SKILL DDR2 2G PC2-6400 HZ 1x2(D9GKX)
OCZ DDR2 7200 SLI 1x2(D9GMH)
VGA x1600XT
Power ZM 750-HP
Cooler WATER
OS WINDOWS XP PRO SP3
BIOS 07/25 BETA

http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/multi_photo/overclock/1026112838_b47d7d3c._f.jpg
http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/multi_photo/overclock/1026112838_f6768c65._f.jpg
http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/multi_photo/overclock/1026112838_79bc3836.
http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/data/multi/1219987619281/107_0751.jpg
http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/data/multi/1219987619281/107_0749_r1.jpg

http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/multi_photo/overclock/1026112838_0a3fc246.
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=410367

[diablos]

tuned, plus ordered

[LucasR]

plus version is better than T2RS right ?

[fyseni]

I guess the retailers are reading this thread, since the PLUS versions price just went up by 10-15€. :rofl:

[gofaster]

bought the plus version few days ago , this mobo is monster really.

[hmmisee]

Yeah ive noticed this too.
With the release of the DFI P45 JNR at ~$200 AUS
The normal version gas gone up to ~$220 AUS
They used to be ~$150 AUS :(

[REBEL900]

Hi. does anyone know if this mobo plays nice with CORSAIR DOMINATOR DHX Technology TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF 4GB PC2-8500

Considering that little package..

Thanks

[Spacemaster]

It seems that not ALL PLUS have the A3 revision of chipset :( so do any one have non plus MB here with A3?

[Sepander]

It seems that not ALL PLUS have the A3 revision of chipset :(
Is it good or bad thing?

[RGone]

Is it good or bad thing?

No boards I know of ever had an A0 or A1 chipset. So as the A3 chipsets came out they being pin-compatible were just put in when all older A2 chipsets were gone and then all boards built would have A3 chipset. They do not stop an assembly run just because A2 ran out...they went to A3 and continued on so you could see plus with A2 and A3 but now all produced would be A3 across the spectrum. So far I cannot really see a difference at least as a result of A3 chipset.

[Spacemaster]

Is it good or bad thing?

I think that is "litle" bat think, because A3 is cooler than A2!
Tomorrow I will get one non plus with A2, and my friend From DFI sector in Serbia promise me that he will get me one PLUS wit A3. So I will compare this two babes.

[alpha0ne]

Yeah ive noticed this too.
With the release of the DFI P45 JNR at ~$200 AUS
The normal version gas gone up to ~$220 AUS
They used to be ~$150 AUS :(

AU price gouging @ its best :down:

I got my PLUS for $159 @ PCCase Gear (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_678&products_id=7791) but now they are selling for $199 so still cheaper than most with the Jnr (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_678&products_id=8074) only $179 :)

The price increase is partly due to the AU$ freefall

[Blackoberst]

I got rid of my P5K-E and bought a T2RS+.
I'm very much impressed by this board. This is my first DFI. :D

This is what I got yesterday. :) Today I'll try more. :D

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=413635 on air

Also I read on this (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=ro&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php%3Ft%3D2044067%26page%3D3) thread (last reply on the page) that the A3 revision is a bug in CPU-Z. Is this true?

[Pcuser]

Got one as well , Rev3 Bios date 07/08/2008 .
Cant get rid of half multi for some reason .
I will try latest bios to see if it fixes the problem.

[@rne]

Did someone flash Bios of plus version to non plus? Does it work?

[alpha0ne]

The XS member loc.o has been playing with the P45 PLUS using a little LN2 :up:

640FSB (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=200699) anyone :shocked: :clap:

[Spacemaster]

Did someone flash Bios of plus version to non plus? Does it work?

I think about that to. So dose any one do that?

[roedzzz]

Its a nice mobo..
Mine can reach 650 x 7 on air..

Validasi : http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=413589

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/4937/650ef2.jpg

[Spacemaster]

@roedzzz
Can you please sher all setting with us?
I am stuck with 595 MHz, and waiting new mem because this transcend is one piece of sh...

http://www.fotorola.com/uploads/547f2256c6.jpg

[Chri$ch]

@ roedzzz

can you tell me your settings for 650FSB?! my board do only ~625FSB with 10 different cpus :(

Thanks

[roedzzz]

I'm using the latest bios from DFI 8/12..
Here my setting for 650x7..

CPU skew 800-200-0

Vcore +475
DRAM 2.35v
SB PLL : 1.75v
NB : 1.67v
VTT : 1.42v
GTL : 61x.61x.58x
VSB Ref : 2B/2A..other option cannot boot..

In Subtimiming DRAM :

Normal
Normal
T2 Dispatch : disable

CH1/CH2 RCom by menu 3-3-1 or 0-0-1..

I'm boot from fsb 615 and used set fsb to reach 650..
Try this seting and post your result..I hope u can reach 650 or more..

best regards..

[Spacemaster]

I'm using the latest bios from DFI 8/12..
Here my setting for 650x7..

CPU skew 800-200-0

Vcore +475
DRAM 2.35v
SB PLL : 1.75v
NB : 1.67v
VTT : 1.42v
GTL : 61x.61x.58x
VSB Ref : 2B/2A..other option cannot boot..

In Subtimiming DRAM :

Normal
Normal
T2 Dispatch : disable

CH1/CH2 RCom by menu 3-3-1 or 0-0-1..

I'm boot from fsb 615 and used set fsb to reach 650..
Try this seting and post your result..I hope u can reach 650 or more..

best regards..

Thanks mate but still do not work for me. :(
What is your ambient temperature, and what ram you use ? :wave:

[roedzzz]

My room without AC..temperatur of the room above 32-35'C..
I'm used GSkill F2-9600CL5D-4GBPI and Adata X 800+ 2GB..
And my mobo is A3 revision..

Try CPU skew 800-100-0 and clockgen voltage control 3.75v..
My E86 not a good ones so its need highs VCore..
So looking the right seting with your mobo n RAM bro..

[Spacemaster]

My room without AC..temperatur of the room above 32-35'C..
I'm used GSkill F2-9600CL5D-4GBPI and Adata X 800+ 2GB..
And my mobo is A3 revision..

Try CPU skew 800-100-0 and clockgen voltage control 3.75v..
My E86 not a good ones so its need highs VCore..
So looking the right seting with your mobo n RAM bro..

My problem is memory :(
Ahhh! :(
Can you send me SPD of your GSkill F2-9600CL5D, please?

[roedzzz]

Here the BIOS pict of mine..
Its for the first seting i'm used for boot at 615 x7..

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/752/16613357cg3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/4119/23192864tn0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/4018/53583873nl2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/4802/98971462ts9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Spacemaster]

[QUOTE=roedzzz;3271808]Here the BIOS pict of mine..
Its for the first seting i'm used for boot at 615 x7..


Great, thanks!
Can you send me SPD files of your GSkill F2-9600CL5D, please? I want flash my memory! I will send you my mail to pm.
Thanks one more time.
:wave:

[roedzzz]

With new configuration of BIOS 8/12 seting i can boot on 625 x 7 from bios..
N still on air..

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/4444/meld7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Pcuser]

With new configuration of BIOS 8/12 seting i can boot on 625 x 7 from bios..
N still on air..

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/4444/meld7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Very nice man :up:
Will fire up my Vapochill soon and try yr settings .

[roedzzz]

Boot from 626 x 7 still with my dirty TRUX..

Validasi : http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=414852

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9343/minelq5.jpg

[Pcuser]

Yr settings helped my case :D , thanks man :up:

657fsb
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=414885
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p318/crickey_photos/657fsb.png

[loc.o]

6x600 :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/Viss1/P45%20DFI%20test/6x600loadsmall.jpg