EPOX 9NDA3J VER.:2.1 test

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K8 939 3000 0.09 0441spmw
9nda3J 2.1
G-Skill TCCD DDR600 256MBX2
GeForce256
TEAC512EB
300W

DDR600 1T CL2.5 4-3-5 memtest
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3000+ oc 2.7g
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:)

nice max vdimm ?

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Originally Posted by eva2000

nice max vdimm ?

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2.8V :(

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Originally Posted by windwithme

2.8V :(

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With a real easy (clip on if wanted to do that way) mod and plenty of overhead since VDimm is +5V driven. Have used up to 3.7V so far with only .01V fluctuation loaded/unloaded. :)

edit: On 3+ not 3J, same VDimm circuit though

I should've gotten the Epox.... :rolleyes:

I bought 9NDA3+ on saturday and it's rev 2.1. Flashed the newest bios rightaway. Memory (2x512MB OCZ 3700 EB) was memtest stable 241 cas3-3-2-8-1T with 2.8 Volts (max in bios), but no more. I think Vdimm-mod is required to go higher. These memsticks were totally memstable 239 cas3-2-2-8-1T with 3.0 volts on DFI Lanparty. But the most disturbing thing in this board is temp readings. With watercooling, 11x236 clocks and 1.65 vcore idle-temp is 52 and running SuperPi32M rises to 70 degrees according USDM. Anyone experienced same thing with temp?

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Originally Posted by Family man 72

I bought 9NDA3+ on saturday and it's rev 2.1. Flashed the newest bios rightaway. Memory (2x512MB OCZ 3700 EB) was memtest stable 241 cas3-3-2-8-1T with 2.8 Volts (max in bios), but no more. I think Vdimm-mod is required to go higher. These memsticks were totally memstable 239 cas3-2-2-8-1T with 3.0 volts on DFI Lanparty. But the most disturbing thing in this board is temp readings. With watercooling, 11x236 clocks and 1.65 vcore idle-temp is 52 and running SuperPi32M rises to 70 degrees according USDM. Anyone experienced same thing with temp?

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I am using 9nda3j v2.1.It seems like this mobo doesn't use corediode,instead it use something like 8rda's thermoresistor.For example, when you use watercool,the temp of cpu maybe above 50,but if you place a fan near cpu,the temp will drop to 2x!
So don't trust it.

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Originally Posted by fatbird2046

I am using 9nda3j v2.1.It seems like this mobo doesn't use corediode,instead it use something like 8rda's thermoresistor.For example, when you use watercool,the temp of cpu maybe above 50,but if you place a fan near cpu,the temp will drop to 2x!
So don't trust it.

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Thanks for the info fatbird2046! I reinstalled the waterblock and applied a thin layer of AS5 (previously used only silicon paste). I let it settle and then check again.

Windwithme - could you please tell me what is the size of this black bracket? I mean the one which is used for mounting coolers on cpu. I hope you know what I mean because I don't have any idea how is it called in english, sorry.

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Originally Posted by Adasi

Windwithme - could you please tell me what is the size of this black bracket? I mean the one which is used for mounting coolers on cpu. I hope you know what I mean because I don't have any idea how is it called in english, sorry.

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CPU Rentention Frame

I believe it's the same for all S754/939/940 motherboards

Does it actually give the core voltage it claims to be available? This could be a reason to dump my msi :).

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Originally Posted by Speedo

Does it actually give the core voltage it claims to be available?

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Yup. :)

Dunno if u know it but here is the latest bios 11/01/2005 http://www.epox.org/cms/index.php?op...details&gid=69

to Adasi:
about 8~10 or 8~12cm

to Cranox:
thanks
i will test 9nda3+ 2.1 in this bios

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Originally Posted by Cranox

Dunno if u know it but here is the latest bios 11/01/2005 http://www.epox.org/cms/index.php?op...details&gid=69

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Did anyone test it already?

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Originally Posted by Adasi

Did anyone test it already?

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I have been using it since I got my board. Dual channel works now better in slots 1&2 than with previous bioses. In fact, stable memspeed in dual channel is now equally good in slots 1&2 and 3&4.

Hmm I'll check it then, thx for info.

One more question about this board. Did anyone try how it works with hynix d43? Hope it will o/c the same or even better than on socket A - amd.

What is the difference beween the old rev and the ver 2.1............... and how is this board with 2 x 512mb of TCCD, WB UTT or BH-5 with 1T i read somwhere that it doesn't like 1gb of ramm to much.......and how stable or unstable are voltages on it

@ Millyons:

2x512 TCCD does 270 MHz for me, 2x512 VX does 265 MHz, 2x256 BH-5...even higher. This board does fine with 1 GB 1T, I'm using slots 3-4 though, as 1-2 acted a bit differently. Regarding voltages, they seem pretty stable to me. I have seen some other post where someone said that this board limited is max stable clocks compared to the Neo2, but I am seeing the opposite with my cpu.

edit to add: and the Rev 2.1 has a new VCore circuit
edited again for spelling

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Originally Posted by mikead_99

@ Millyons:

2x512 TCCD does 270 MHz for me, 2x512 VX does 265 MHz, 2x256 BH-5...even higher. This board does fine with 1 GB 1T...........

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thanks man, that's what i was hopping to hear :)

I also use 2 x 512 mb BH-5 and that in slot 1&2 :)

good board good price. no reaon to buy + version for $40 more unless you need FW

Do you guys have issues with asynchro mode too? For example:
If I set fsb at 300mhz (no matter what is the multiplier) i cannot boot with memory set at 166 asynchro mode.

Could you please try to boot with the settings above and check if you can boot with them? Thx

Edit -> I have brand new bios from epox website.

try mem slots 3 and 4 only. I don't have problem..this is 166.
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I used every slot, still doesn't work. I'll try later with another bios version... (from what i've seen, the oldest one seems to work fine :| )