DFI LP UT X58-T3EH8 - First bench, bios screens etc

Useful links:

• DFI UT X58-T3EH8 notes, findings & tips
• Intel Core i7 920 Overclocking Introduction Guide on X58
• Prime95/LinX/Super Pi 32M stability tweaks
• DFI UT X58 - tRRD, RTL, tFAW timing discussion.
• DFI Lanparty UT X58-T3EH8 LGA1366 Photos, Bios and Overclocking Information Guide
• DFI LP UT X58-T3EH8 - Bios Template
• DFI UT X58-T3EH8 - Bios Download / Change Log
• DFI LP UT X58-T3EH8 - Bios Screenshots
• Memtest86+ (v2.11)
• i7 920 3836A756 C0 @4610Mhz AIR - DFI UT X58-T3EH8
• i7 920 C0 @4769Mhz TRUE120 AIR !
• First i7 920 D0 Step = mixed bag of results
• Second i7 920 D0 Stepping 3851A368 #2 results
• Windows 7 + Turbo mode fixed 12x multi issue [DFI UT X58] - research

Note: DFI UT X58-T3EH8 users updating to 01/14 beta NEED to read this important note especially if you use the ABS profile system application and incorrectly loaded older bios based version profiles on a newly updated bios based board and have laggy mouse and usb/floppy bios flashing experience > http://i4memory.com/f80/dfi-ut-x58-t...eleased-13876/



Courtesy of DFI I get to play with a DFI Lanparty UT X58-T3EH8 board :)


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Testing the waters with 2x1GB Corsair DDR3-2133C9DF Samsung HCF0 based memory rated for DDR3-2133Mhz 9-9-9-24 at 2.0v.

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System specs

• Intel Core i7 920 3836A756
• Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme + LGA1366 Bolt Thru kit
• DFI LP UT X58-T3EH8 R.A51
• 128MB Gainward FX5200 PCI and HIS HD4870x2 stock hsf
• 2x1GB Corsair TW3X2G2133C9DF Dominator 9-9-9-24 at 2.0v rated (Samsung ICs)
• 750GB Samsung HD753LJ
• Pioneer DVD-RW
• 1KW Corsair HX1000 psu
• WinXP Pro SP3 nLite fully updated

Prime95 with TRUE120 air - room temp 29-30C

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DDR3-2130Mhz at 1.83v

Vcore = 1.25v
VDIMM = 1.830v
CPU VTT = 1.480v

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Tight timing max BCLK bootable into windows

BCLK in bios set to 220 = 219.6 real

19x219.6Bclk

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Bios settings used:

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Genie BIOS Setting

CPU Feature
Set VR Current Limit Max: Disabled
Thermal Management Control: Disabled
EIST Function: Disabled
CxE Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
Virtualization Technology: Disabled
TDC Enable: Disabled
x TDC Limit: 0
TDP Enable: Disabled
x TDP Limit: 0

***** Logical Processor Setting *****
Intel HT Technology: Enabled
Active Processor Cores: All

DRAM Timing
Memory Control Setting: AUTO
Memory LowGap: 1536M

DRAM Command Rate: AUTO
CAS Latency Time (tCL): 7
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD): 7
RAS# Precharge (tRP): 7
Precharge Delay (tRAS): 17
REF to ACT Delay (tRFC): 60
Write to PRE Delay (tWR): AUTO
Rank Write to Read (tWTR): AUTO
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD): AUTO
Row Cycle Time (tRC): AUTO
Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP): AUTO
Four ACT WIN Time (tFAW): AUTO

Voltage Setting
O.C. Shut Down Free: Enable O.C.S.D.F
CPU VID Control: 1.35v and 1.400v
CPU VID Special Add Limit: Enabled
CPU VID Special Add: Auto
Vcore Droop Control: Enabled
DRAM Bus Voltage: 1.875v
DRAM PWM Switch Frequency: Nominal
DRAM PWM Phase Control: 2 Phase Operation
CPU VTT Special Add: AUTO
CPU VTT Voltage: 1.48v
VTT PWM Switch Frequency: Nominal
VTT PWM Phase Control: 2 Phase Operation

CPU PLL Voltage: 1.80v
IOH/ICH 1.1V Voltage: 1.11v
IOH Analog Voltage: 1.10v
ICH 1.5 Voltage: 1.5v
ICH 1.05V Voltage: 1.05v
DIMM 1/2 DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF: -00.0%
DIMM 3/4 DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF: -00.0%
DIMM 5/6 DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF: -00.0%
ADDR/CMD VREF Control: Disabled
x DIMM 1/2 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF: 110
x DIMM 3/4 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF: 110
x DIMM 5/6 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF: 110
CPU QPI Drive Strength: Normal
IOH QPI Drive Strength: Normal

Exit Setup Shut down: Mode 2
O.C. Fail Retry Counter: Enabled
O.C. Fail CMOS Reload: Disabled

PPM Function: Enabled
Turbo Mode Function: Disabled
1 core Max Turbo Ratio: 26x
2 core Max Turbo Ratio: 25x
3 core Max Turbo Ratio: 25x
4 core Max Turbo Ratio: 25x
CPU Non-Turbo Clock Ratio: 18x and 19x

* BCLK/UCLK/QPI Controller Settings *
QPI Control Settings: Enabled
QPI Link Fast Mode: Enabled
QPI Frequency: AUTO
CPU Base Clock (BCLK): 220 Mhz
Boot Up CPU Base Clock: AUTO
PCIE Clock: 100 Mhz
DRAM Frequency: 1067Mhz (ratio referenced to default 133 bclk - so 1333Mhz /133Mhz = 10x DRAM multiplier)
UnCore Frequency: 2133Mhz (optimal to keep Uncore at 2x DRAM Frequency)

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled

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i7 920 and Turbo Mode Enabled
With Turbo Mode enabled you'll have access to 21x multiplier. I tested 21x205 and 21x210 for Super Pi 1M, 8M, 32M and 3dmark06.

i7 920 @4300Mhz

21x 205Bclk = 4300Mhz at 1.45v bios (1.488v idle windows)
DRAM Frequency set to 1333Mhz (1333Mhz/133Mhz = 10x mem multiplier) = DDR3-2050Mhz at 1.725v
Uncore Frequency set to 2666Mhz = 4096Mhz Uncore frequency

• Super Pi 1M = 9.468s
• Super Pi 8M = 1m 47.484s
• Super Pi 32M = 8m 32.516s
• 3Dmark06 = 27,087

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i7 920 @4410Mhz

21x 210Bclk = 4410Mhz at 1.4875v bios (1.52v idle windows) for 32M and 1.525v bios (1.55v idle windows) for 3dmark06
DRAM Frequency set to 1333Mhz (1333Mhz/133Mhz = 10x mem multiplier) = DDR3-2100Mhz at 1.875v
Uncore Frequency set to 2666Mhz = 4200Mhz Uncore frequency

• Super Pi 1M = 9.234s
• Super Pi 8M = 1m 44.734s
• Super Pi 32M = 8m 19.344s
• 3Dmark06 = 27,360

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DFI LP UT X58-T3EH8 bios screenshots are based on initial first release 12/18 bios.

Full set of bios screenshots are available here.

http://nx.i4memory.com/reviewimages/...8_bios_002.jpg http://nx.i4memory.com/reviewimages/...8_bios_003.jpg

http://nx.i4memory.com/reviewimages/...8_bios_069.jpg http://nx.i4memory.com/reviewimages/...8_bios_072.jpg

http://nx.i4memory.com/reviewimages/...8_bios_073.jpg http://nx.i4memory.com/reviewimages/...8_bios_080.jpg

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Corsair DDR3-2133C9DF dual channel @DDR3-2200Mhz 1.965v
I'm surprised how easy it was to achieve a new personal best dual channel DDR3 max frequency of DDR3-2200Mhz at just 1.965v bios set vdimm :)

Seems with 16x memory multiplier, both Memset 4.0 Beta2 and CPU Tweaker tool can't report the right memory clock frequency. Had no problems with 14x memory multiplier.

Vcore = 1.05v
DRAM Voltage = 1.965v
CPU VTT = 1.48v + 0.075v

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Originally Posted by eva2000

• Super Pi 1M = 9.468s
• Super Pi 1M = 1m 47.484s
• Super Pi 1M = 8m 32.516s
• 3Dmark06 = 27,087

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George verify the superpi scores ( you list them trice as superpi 1mb ) I can beat that 8 min 1mb Pi score with a stock AMD CPU :p

Nice rams 2000mhz at 1.7volts, 2200mhz at 2 volts blimey... makes me crave for I7...

lol.. thanks for heads up - fixed typos :)

Yup mad ram clockers indeed :D

High voltage benching time :)

My fastest sub 4Ghz 32M time @999.3Mhz 8-8-7-21 at 2.025v bios set vdimm

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Same vdimm 2.0.25v bios @1014Mhz 8-8-8-21

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New PB for 8-8-8-21 frequency @1026Mhz at 2.07v bios set vdimm. Compared to 920 @4410Mhz with 2x1GB Samsung HCF0 based memory @1050Mhz 9-9-9-24 at 1.875v bios set vdimm.

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Finally, max Everest benched @1038Mhz 8-8-8-21 at 2.085v

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System specs

• Intel Core i7 920 3836A756
• Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme + LGA1366 Bolt Thru kit
• DFI LP UT X58-T3EH8 R.A51
• HIS HD4870x2 stock hsf
• 2x1GB Cellshock PC3-14400 8-7-6-21 1.9v + 1GB OCZ PC3-14400 Platinum 8-8-8-24 (3x1GB Micron D9GTR)
• 750GB Samsung HD753LJ
• Pioneer DVD-RW
• 1KW Corsair HX1000 psu
• WinXP Pro SP3 nLite fully updated

That's looking very nice, eva. Are the cpu temps shown, under load, or are they idle ?

Temps must be at load cause the NB temps show around 52C ... that can't be idle ... at least I hope not! :eek:

temps are at idle in 30+ C room temps and with hd4870x2 near system temp sensor i think

Really nice, can't wait to finally receive mine...
Is there a reason you put the mems in the green slots? Do they run better?

all x58 boards regardless of brand, for 3 stick tri channel need to be in dimm slot 2+4+6, they won't work in 1+3+5 by themselves for 6 stick tri all slots. For single channel or dual need dimm slot 2+4.

eva,

awesome review! are the DFI boards on sale here yet? It looks quite promising.

Not yet, in Australia most retailers and distributors are closed until 1st or 2n week of January heh

Do you have any chance to try this Mobo with OCZ memory? :)

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Originally Posted by eva2000

all x58 boards regardless of brand, for 3 stick tri channel need to be in dimm slot 2+4+6, they won't work in 1+3+5 by themselves for 6 stick tri all slots. For single channel or dual need dimm slot 2+4.

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What the hell are you talking about? I have two GA-EX58 Extreme mobos and mems work in the white slots as well as in the blue ones :shrug:

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Originally Posted by jcool

What the hell are you talking about? I have two GA-EX58 Extreme mobos and mems work in the white slots as well as in the blue ones :shrug:

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so the manual is wrong http://i4memory.com/f90/gigabyte-ex5...os-info-11500/ ?

Gigabyte X58 Extreme
http://nx.i4memory.com/x58manuals/ex...figuration.png

maybe they mean 1+3+5 is optimal but they work in 2+4+6 ?

there are quite a few postsfrom useres that made the mistake putting them into the blue solts (GA-EX58) and they didn't work for them. After puting them into the white slots it worked. So i don't think GB just wrote that for fun. :p:

It's the way the IMC of Ci7 works. :yepp:

Nice review George....:up::up:I like your explain:):):)......this board can handle BCLK higher with low CPU VTT/QPI this may result for a moment...:):)

BCLK 200/1000

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BCLK 215/864

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BCLK 221/887

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Nice... try even lower CPU VTT volts i.e.

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eva2000
great mobo I'm gonna own 1 these days, but afraid of getting lost in bios settings :D

Can you tell me what clock can I achieve with i7 920 and Ultra120 2X120mm noctua?
or 24X7 config?

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Originally Posted by Hornet331

there are quite a few postsfrom useres that made the mistake putting them into the blue solts (GA-EX58) and they didn't work for them. After puting them into the white slots it worked. So i don't think GB just wrote that for fun. :p:

It's the way the IMC of Ci7 works. :yepp:

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What can I tell you, I didn't read the manual :p:
I got different CSX ram kits here as well as 2 GA-EX58 Extreme, a 920 and a 940. First I put 6GB 1600 in the blue slots, worked. Then I tried with 12GB, was a hassle to get it to work at high BCLKs but now it works (mobo has a cold boot hole between 150 and 199 - lol). Gonna have to try some day which slots are better for 6/3GB.

By the way, my DFI arrived today as well, yeah :up:
Now all I need is my 965 and the new evap head :shakes:

Anyway keep it going eva :cool:

thanks jcool

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Originally Posted by OverDozeD

eva2000
great mobo I'm gonna own 1 these days, but afraid of getting lost in bios settings :D

Can you tell me what clock can I achieve with i7 920 and Ultra120 2X120mm noctua?
or 24X7 config?

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hard to say depends on your i7 920 i'd think.. i got a good one 4610Mhz 32M on air http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=212762 !

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eva2000,have you tried any other x58 boards? if so,how do they compare?just wondering,might just take the jump to I7 instead of the x48.