Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R OC ?

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06-25-2008, 09:34 PM
rusty

Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R OC ?

Hi,

need some help with overclocking Q9450 on Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R.
Not sure what volts to tweak to get to 3.6
So far I got to 2.8ghz on 1.27 vcore
List of voltages I have http://spacemaster.sx-team.com/Testo...e/P1020127.JPG
I'm not sure which other voltages I need to tweak to achieve 3.6ghz.

specs:
Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R
Q9450
evga 8800gtx
2x2 6400 Red Ballistix
850W PSU
06-26-2008, 05:09 AM
rusty

bump
06-26-2008, 06:16 AM
Vivi

You will need more cpu voltage i'd say :?

try 1.45V - 1.5v DEPENDING what cooling u have

ps: why is there a cpu termination option. who wants to Terminate their cpu? so stupid :)
06-26-2008, 03:10 PM
rusty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivi2

You will need more cpu voltage i'd say :?

try 1.45V - 1.5v DEPENDING what cooling u have

ps: why is there a cpu termination option. who wants to Terminate their cpu? so stupid :)

I use thermalright 120x. What about ppl, mch core and other options ? Do I need to raise other voltages besides cpu. And what's average safe for the quads 45nm?
06-28-2008, 02:35 PM
rusty

anyone ?
07-04-2008, 08:05 PM
rusty

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/5324/capturexe7.jpg
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/532...5bf034746c.jpg

need help please, so far I was able to get to 3040mhz on 380fsb
07-04-2008, 08:25 PM
Omastar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivi2

You will need more cpu voltage i'd say :?

try 1.45V - 1.5v DEPENDING what cooling u have

ps: why is there a cpu termination option. who wants to Terminate their cpu? so stupid :)

CPU Termination isn't a voltage to be fooled around with. It's kinda similar to CPU vPLL...it can definitely help when overclocking, but I'd suggest raising it only one 'notch' in BIOS, unless you really know what you're doing.
07-04-2008, 08:39 PM
rusty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omastar

CPU Termination isn't a voltage to be fooled around with. It's kinda similar to CPU vPLL...it can definitely help when overclocking, but I'd suggest raising it only one 'notch' in BIOS, unless you really know what you're doing.

what voltages I should up to get to 3.6ghz ?
07-05-2008, 09:06 AM
slim142

Try
Vcore 1.39
PLL 1.58
CPU VTT 1.30
NB 1.44
SB 1.50

with stock RAM voltage, stock timings, stock speed and 2T
07-05-2008, 12:14 PM
Ace-a-Rue

go over here to Supershanks thread on this board...he is doing a living review...he has some shots of the bios settings which might help out your situation:

http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/revie...ng-review.html
07-05-2008, 12:22 PM
Omastar

Also, raise your MCH Core (NB) volts to about 1.3v. That's where mine are, and my vCore is at 1.45v on a Q6600 G0 for 3.6GHz (400FSBx9).
07-05-2008, 05:07 PM
rusty

Quote:

Originally Posted by slim142

Try
Vcore 1.39
PLL 1.58
CPU VTT 1.30
NB 1.44
SB 1.50

with stock RAM voltage, stock timings, stock speed and 2T

Hi, I tried
vcore 1.39
pll 1.59
cpu vtt 1.30
nb 1.44
sb 1.50

System freezes, same settings from bios the pc won't boot :(
07-05-2008, 05:18 PM
rusty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace-a-Rue

go over here to Supershanks thread on this board...he is doing a living review...he has some shots of the bios settings which might help out your situation:

http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/revie...ng-review.html

I looked at his thread he briefly discusses about some features but not all. Also I didn't find any overclocking tests
07-05-2008, 05:44 PM
rusty

ok guys I think I found my problem. It was "System Memory Multiplier" set to "Auto" I overlooked that option. It was increasing my memory from 800mhz to 960mhz when I set it to 2.00D Right after I put it to 800mhz(2.00D) I was able to overclock it to 3.2. I will continue testing today and going up to 3.6. I will report more + pic will be included.
07-05-2008, 08:15 PM
Ace-a-Rue

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty

I looked at his thread he briefly discusses about some features but not all. Also I didn't find any overclocking tests

he has links compiled in the first & second pages...click on the appropriate ones to see the bios pics.
07-05-2008, 08:25 PM
rusty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace-a-Rue

he has links compiled in the first & second pages...click on the appropriate ones to see the bios pics.

I did already :) but didn't see much explanation to some of the points.
for some reason I can't even pass 430fsb
here's what I've got so far
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/1005/capture6ih4.jpg
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/1...b3c554a861.jpg
07-06-2008, 06:47 AM
rusty

I was able to get to 3.44ghz @430fsb but it's not stable whatever voltages I use it just won't boot or would boot half way.I think the problem is in ram settings or something else will explore more.
07-07-2008, 03:14 AM
rusty

seems that north bridge gets very hot and shutsdown, might need to buy 3rd part cooling and see if that makes difference if it does then it's perfect and maybe even better than ep45-ds4p :)
07-07-2008, 06:30 PM
Ace-a-Rue

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty

I did already :) but didn't see much explanation to some of the points.
for some reason I can't even pass 430fsb
here's what I've got so far

here is Supershanks bios template for his settings for an E8500...why don't you put your settings right next to his and maybe all of us, along with Supershanks, can give you some helpful hints...

just remember, there will be a big difference in how high you can take a dual core over a quad core:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supershanks

Bios Settings

Code:

GIGABYTE GA-EP45_EXTREME MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Turbo CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 8 Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:.0 CPU Frequency ...........................: 4,160Mhz Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control..................: Enabled CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............:520Mhz PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:104Mhz C.I.A. 2 Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter] CPU Clock Drive...........................: 800mv PCI Express Clock Drive.................: 800mv CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: 100ps MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: 100ps DRAM Performance Control Performance Enhance...................: [Turbo] Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Disabled (G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto] System Memory Multiplier ..............: 2.00B Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 1,040Mhz DRAM Timing Selectable ................: Manual Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time........................: 5 tRCD .........................................: 5 tRP'...........................................: 5 tRAS..........................................: 24 Advanced Timing Control [Press Enter] tRRD...........................................:4 tWTR..........................................:4 tWR............................................:8 tRFC...........................................:50 tRTP............................................:4 Command Rate (CMD) ....................:Auto Channel A Static tRead Value.........................:Auto tRD Phase0 Adjustmen...................:Auto tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto Channel B Static tRead Value.........................:Auto tRD Phase0 Adjustmen...................:Auto tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto {U]Motherboard Voltage Control{/U] Voltage Type.………... Normal CPU CPU Vcore….……….........................:1.3875v CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: 1.260v CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: 1.5600v CPU Referen.…………....0.755V*.......: 0.800v CPU Reference2………,,0.800V*.......:0.838v MCH/ICH MCH Core…………….....1.100V...........: 1.300 MCH Reference….…….0.800V...........; 0.758v MCH/DRAM Ref.…......0.900V...........: Auto ICH I/O……………….....1.550V............: Auto ICH Core…………...……1.100V............: Auto DRAM DRAM Voltage ……....1.800V............: 2200v DRAM Termination .…0.900V............: Normal Channel A Reference 0.900V............: Normal Channel B Reference 0.900V............: Normal [B]{U]Advanced Settings[B]{U] Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: Disabled No-Execute Memory Protect............: Disabled CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: Disabled C2/C2E State Support....................: Disabled x C4/C4E State Support..................: Disabled CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: Disabled CPU EIST Function.........................: Disabled Virtualization Technology................: Disabled Note: * refers to 45nm CPU
07-07-2008, 10:02 PM
rusty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace-a-Rue

here is Supershanks bios template for his settings for an E8500...why don't you put your settings right next to his and maybe all of us, along with Supershanks, can give you some helpful hints...

just remember, there will be a big difference in how high you can take a dual core over a quad core:

ok posted here
http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/overc...ep45-ds3r.html
07-08-2008, 08:07 AM
Ace-a-Rue

partial answer over there.
08-05-2008, 07:48 PM
ihatbs

Hi Rusty,

I've EP45-DS3 and seeing the same problems
I can't do more than 3.1Ghz stable, everything else pc won't boot :mad:
Tell me how it goes with your new p5q cause i might consider one for me too :yepp:
09-02-2008, 06:40 AM
cincyrob

so should i steer clear of this board? im about to trade in my GA-EP35C-DS3R for the EP45-DS3R. should i pass on this????
i have the E8400, crucial ballistix ddr2 800 mem.