my Q6600@3960 mhz with actual vcore about 1.55-1.56....wPrime stable not Prime 95Quote:
Originally Posted by lazy
my Q6600@3960 mhz with actual vcore about 1.55-1.56....wPrime stable not Prime 95Quote:
Originally Posted by lazy
i believe it is a bios issue with this board...i had the same problem(s) like you described...best to try an actual cmos reset with battery out to get it to boot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dark79
i hear your frustration!!!!...the bios is pathetic when it comes to a 9650 or even a 9770!!...i had many problems but it was all with Vista...XP worked fine for me up to 4400 mhz...it appears that the 12/28 and 1st release has severe deficiencies with the 9650 and vista...ever since i put my Q6600 back in, it has worked NICELY with XP and Vista.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmyz
3,000 post's and haven't figured out multi-quote, rofl, just busting your nads :D
Ace, your setting for 3.96, you are unable to prime95 stable it, do you believe this a CPU wall for you, or the board? As my goal is ~4GHZ stable, crunching stable.
Would you care to share your settings??:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ace-a-Rue
Ace already did http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=432
Ace-a-Rue what os are you using to get the 4.4ghz in your sig?
thanks for the link!:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by linflas
i did soften up some of the memory settings when i tried vista 64 bit install at 3963Mhz to make sure vista didn't have any problem making it through the install.
i'll try to update some time today...my poor dog had major surgery 2 weeks ago and he is still dripping blood from his new pee site....going to have to buy a crate/cage to minimize the dripping on the bedroom carpet (we used towels and blankets before)...thought it would go away or diminish by now but it has not..sigh
sorry for the outdated sig...i sent back my 9650 for an exchange...it had a defective DTS on one and possibly two cores...Intel would not give me an RMA for that reason...i read intel's warranty and it does not state any exceptions....i was lucky to do the exchange since i was 29 out of 30 days into my drop-dead return policy with clubit.comQuote:
Originally Posted by Origin_Unknown
installed both XP SP2 and Vista 64 (dual boot) on the Intel Raid controller (128K).
ace-a-rue, what are your pwm temps when loading your 4 cores @ ~1.5V on your cpu?
Sorry bout your doggy, ileostomy? Nice thing about dog's and kids, they heal quick and adjust to things like that just as fast.
not sure which is PWM..is that the "SYSTEM" temp?Quote:
Originally Posted by linflas
not that but something similar...they did a cystotomy and scrotal urethrostomy....huge stones removal in the urethra (behind the penis) and they made a new pee site....he has a genetic disease called cushing's disease which is the cause for the stones...this is his 2nd surgery to remove stones...this time it was far worse....he is 12 years old...i couldn't put him down...he is like our child...spent $4k for the surgery and doctor bills.Quote:
Sorry bout your doggy, ileostomy? Nice thing about dog's and kids, they heal quick and adjust to things like that just as fast.
pwm temps should be found in the temp sensor section of the bios, I assumed with everest or some other windows based sensor you should be able to pull these temps as well.
I have yet install the board yet, awaiting my graphics cards, 2 days to go. Busy working on a few modifications to the board. I have a horizontal mounting mobo tray in my MM horizon, so the pwm heatsink was easy, drilled and tapped the screw holes, so they are now attached providing stability. Will be adding an enzo tech all copper NB block with an 80mm fan, also will have an 80mm on the pwm heatsink. I found digital pwm's the hardest part of heat to dissapate when I had an IN9 32X max board, so assume the problem exists on this board as well at higher voltages.
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pD...Zp1IboCGbUeB1U
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pD...ewuF9rAIPrLoz4
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pD...eCVd922t-wrodQ
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pD...45JqcgW5dlY8qo
I understand about your puppy, my chow chow has just hit 6, and I dread the day even now when she ages to the point of needing to be put down.
Ace, can you give us your current other volts?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ace-a-Rue
Vsb, Vnb, Vdimm etc
i did a wPrime 1024M bench and the "SYSTEM" temp went up to 55C so i assume that is the PWM temp...i have a small 40mm fan on it and the case door is open for the time being....i presume with the case door closed that it would be in the low 60C range.
CPU VID CONTROL = 1.5375Quote:
Originally Posted by Jor3lBR
VID SPECIAL ADD = AUTO
DRAM VOLT CONTROL = 2.150 OR 2.10
SB CORE/CPU PLL = 1.89
NB CORE VOLTAGE - 1.703
CPU VTT VOLTAGE = 1.514
GTL REF VOLTAGE:
CPU GTL 1/3 REF VOLT = 116
CPU GTL 0/2 REF VOLT = 116
NORTHBRIDGE GTL REF VOLT = 120
these are not hard locked settings...i need to still explore downward except for the Vcore...the vcore is my lowest that can hold 3963 mhz and also perform wPrime 1024M bench.
Quote:
Originally Posted by linflas
the chow chow is a very nice looking dog....i have an over-sized yorkie...he weighs in around 12+ pounds.
i am not sure, should look like this, not my pic, taken from the everest forum on a lanparty P35, PWM is clearly noted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ace-a-Rue
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...nuff66/ev4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...isc011_8x6.jpg
here's mine that i used off the DFI disc...there might be a more current one; i'll have to check.
the cpu has a +13C add
Hmm, wonder if they changed it up for the X38, hopefully Praz will see this and can clarify what the "system" temp means.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ace-a-Rue
System temp is PWM temperature. Don't know about the accuracy though. The Volterra controller is under strict NDA. I do know it has the capability of monitoring and reporting the temperature of each phase. Since we are seeing a single temperature I'm not sure if that is an average of all the phases or the reported temperature of a single phase.
anyway you look at it, there is a shortfall in reporting.
when will they start selling this thing at newegg.com?
It would be so nice to like have this and like a c2d e8400 or a q9450 paired with like 4 gigs and an ati 3870
what do you guys think?
the more i look at the thread and i see someone saying the board has crap penryn support or the volts don't read correctly the more i wish i didnt buy it :(
i doubt it, im 100% sure dfi will release a bios to fix this all...
lets be straight forward to each other... if not this DFI, which other motherboard guys?
dfi is the best mobo manufacturer out there...
Thank you.. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by linflas
It was soo long ago..
2 3870's xfired
I'm looking forward to the e8500/q9450's also.
I'm sure you would have no problem selling it. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Origin_Unknown
^ lol that's not the point is it?
Ima have to stick with it now, just keep my e6600 for a while.
did anyone flash these beta bios ?
2007/12/28
File X38B_C28.zip
Winflash tells me "load the correct bios file..."...i just can flash an older one, but not this C28....why ?
where did you get the C28 beta bios?...the latest i have is C18.Quote:
Originally Posted by CapFTP
i'll PM you with my email address...i'll give it a try:up:
[QUOTE=CapFTP;2683031]did anyone flash these beta bios ?
2007/12/28
File X38B_C28.zip
Yah.......and I am sending Bios chip Right now because of it!
Beta Site:fact:
flashed using awdflash okay here.. fixes 5:8 divider at least 400fsb 5:8 640mhz 5-5-5-15 memtesting!Quote:
Originally Posted by CapFTP
3:5 still has problems but 5:8 seems fixed
eva2000 just saw the over clocking guide in your sig... thanks :D
ill be looking over that i feel
thanks, BRO!:up:
think ive got mine orderd from that german site :confused:
as i dont have a paypal account i had to order it the odd euro IBAN number thingy way. i ended up going to the bank to do it & even then the casher had problems sorting it out lol.
can't wait now :D , i got a cool little e6750 (1.4 vcore for 3.7Ghz) ready for a thrashing .
that reminds me i need to do a sig up.
regards
LOL @ praz, probably not, the other 2 have gone in less than 12 hours in the for sale sectionQuote:
Originally Posted by Praz
Quote:
Originally Posted by eva2000
Thanks eva, do you happen to have any recomendation for using the 2x2gb pc2-8000 GSKILL kit. What settings, secondary timings etc... Will probably be on the 1:1 divider in the 850-900mhz range, hopefully cas 4.
Thanks
2x2GB PC2-8000 G.SKIL at 5:6.
http://www.edgeofstability.com/image..._prime_a_s.jpg
http://www.edgeofstability.com/image..._prime_b_s.jpg
http://www.edgeofstability.com/image...0x8xp_06_s.jpg
Code:CPU Feature Page
Thermal Management Control................Enabled
PPM (EIST) Mode...........................Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal........................Disabled
CIE Function..............................Auto
Execute Disable Bit.......................Enabled
Virtualization Technology.................Enabled
Core Multi-Processing.....................Enabled
Main BIOS Page
Exist Setup Shutdown......................Mode 1
Shutdown After AC Loss....................Enabled
O. C. Fail Retry Counter..................0
CLOCK VC0 Divider.........................Auto
CPU Clock Ratio...........................8x
CPU Clock.................................450 MHz
Boot Up Clock.............................Auto
DRAM Speed................................333/800
PCIE Clock................................100 MHz
PCIE Slot Config..........................1X 1X
CPU Spread Spectrum.......................Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum......................Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum......................Disabled
Voltage Setting Page
CPU VID Control...........................1.3875V
CPU VID Special Add.......................Auto
DRAM Voltage Control......................1.985V
SB Core/CPU PLL Voltage...................1.510V
NB Core Voltage...........................1.504V
CPU VTT Voltage...........................1.327V
VCore Droop Control.......................Enabled
Clockgen Voltage Control..................3.45V
GTL+ Buffers Strength.....................Strong
Host Slew Rate............................Weak
GTL REF Voltage Control...................Disabled
CPU GTL1/3 REF Volt.......................N/A
CPU GTL 0/2 REF Volt......................N/A
North Bridge GTL REF Volt ................N/A
DRAM Timing Page
Enhance Data Transmitting.................Fast
Enhance Addressing........................Fast
T2 Dispatch...............................Enabled
Clock Setting Fine Delay..................Listed Below
CAS Latency Time (tCL)....................5
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD).................5
RAS# Precharge (tRP)......................3
Precharge Delay (tRAS)....................15
All Precharge to Act......................4
REF to ACT Delay (tRFC)...................48
Performance Level.........................8
Read Delay Phase Adjust...................Listed Below
MCH ODT Latency...........................2
Write to PRE Delay (tWR)..................14
Rank Write to Read (tWTR).................11
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)...................3
Read to Write Delay (tRDWR)...............8
Ranks Write to Write (tWRWR)..............4
Ranks Read to Read (tRDRD)................5
Ranks Write to Read (tWRRD)...............4
Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP)................3
ALL PRE to Refresh........................4
Read Delay Phase Adjust Page
Channel 1 Phase 0 Pull-In.................Enabled
Channel 1 Phase 1 Pull-In.................Enabled
Channel 1 Phase 2 Pull-In.................Enabled
Channel 1 Phase 3 Pull-In.................Enabled
Channel 1 Phase 4 Pull-In.................Enabled
Channel 2 Phase 0 Pull-In.................Enabled
Channel 2 Phase 1 Pull-In.................Auto
Channel 2 Phase 2 Pull-In.................Enabled
Channel 2 Phase 3 Pull-In.................Enabled
Channel 2 Phase 4 Pull-In.................Enabled
Clock Setting Fine Delay Page
Ch1 Clock Crossing Setting................More Aggressive
DIMM 1 Clock fine delay...................Current 89ps
DIMM 2 Clock fine delay...................Current 456ps
DIMM 1 Control fine delay.................Current 534ps
DIMM 2 Control fine delay.................Current 289ps
Ch 1 Command fine delay...................Current 801ps
Ch2 Clock Crossing Setting................More Aggressive
DIMM 3 Clock fine delay...................Current 89ps
DIMM 4 Clock fine delay...................Current 400ps
DIMM 3 Control fine delay.................Current 367ps
DIMM 4 Control fine delay.................Current 356ps
Ch 2 Command fine delay...................Current 801ps
Ch1Ch2 CommonClock Setting................More Aggressive
Ch1 RDCAS GNT-Chip Delay..................Auto
Ch1 WRCAS GNT-Chip Delay..................Auto
Ch1 Command to CS Delay...................Auto
Ch2 RDCAS GNT-Chip Delay..................Auto
Ch2 WRCAS GNT-Chip Delay..................Auto
Ch2 Command to CS Delay...................Auto
Thanks so much praz, and just under 2V on the vdimm, very nice, very nice indeed.
The key to the G.Skill is tRFC. Start at 52-54 and work down from there.
Well if my 3rd board (2nd replacement) also blows up, then I'd be worried :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Origin_Unknown
what are u doing to kill it 3V vdimm or bad gtl settings or unlucky ness
Praz would up'ing the PCI-E clock to 101mhz help any? seem'd to help my 965.... unless it was just idle hope ;)
Haven't used my 2x2GB Gskill kit on this board yet, but what Praz says is important tRFC needs to be loosened alot on some boards for gskill 2x2GB PC2-8000 kits and optimal voltages between 2-2.1v.Quote:
Originally Posted by linflas
Clock fine delay tuning may help too http://i4memory.com/showthread.php?t=4743
Praz, interesting tool you have for hands free DMM measurements :)
has anyone tried a penryn dual core on here rather than a quad? i.e. E8500?
[edit] mine has been shipped - Scheduled Delivery: 10-January-2008 :D [/edit]
[edit2] just to clarify, my x38 has been shipped, not an e8500 [/edit2]
Thanks eva, will have a look at that i4memory thread when the site is back up.Quote:
Originally Posted by eva2000
Graphics cards come tomorrow, so after a water block setup on those, will be up and running, and will finally be able to try this beast out.
linflas what gfx cards out of curiosity?
Visiontek 3870's from bestbuy.com, got 'em for $198 each shipped because of reward zone member. Slow shipping, but the price was right.
Hasn't made any difference for me but would be worth a shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Origin_Unknown
They're from a company called AG Devices. They have different interchangeable heads also. This one's handy for dual measurements on an SMD device.Quote:
Originally Posted by eva2000
im putting nearly 1.5v to the nb and 2.27 to the ram and it wont boot stock settings for tracers.. do i need to rma these ?
cool.. how much did it cost ya ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Praz
pay attention to which mem dividers you use prior to 12/28 bios 5:8 divider won't boot your systemQuote:
Originally Posted by lazy
12/28 Beta Bios - 5:8 divider tests
Previously on 11/28 bios, certain memory dividers had stability issues. 4:5 divider couldn't do more than 440FSB, 3:5 divider had issues of stability even at 333FSB due to tight performance level of 4 and 5:8 divider wouldn't even allow system to boot regardless of cpu FSB set.
Now 12/28 beta bios http://www.dfi.com.tw/Support/Downlo...FLAG=B&SITE=US has at least moved one step closer, with fixing the 5:8 divider.
From 11/28 bios 5:8 no system boot, to 12/28 beta bios doing 400FSB 5:8 640Mhz 5-5-5-15 on memory! Having some difficulties tuning clock fine delay for above 400FSB on 5:8 so far since using 2x1GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500 Tracers on 2:3 divider manages upto 681mhz 5-5-5-x more easily!
5:8 divider needs slightly more vdimm than 2:3 divider but still pretty good for 640mhz 5-5-5-15 at 2.35v bios set.
Results
12/28 Beta Bios settings
Code:PC Health Status
Adjust CPU Temp: +7
CPU Feature
- Thermal Management Control: Disabled
- PPM(EIST) Mode: Disabled
- Limit CPUID MaxVal: Disabled
- CIE Function: Disabled
- Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
- Virtualization Technology: Disabled
- Core Multi-Processing: Enabled
Exist Setup Shutdown: Mode 2
Shutdown after AC Loss: Disabled
CLOCK VC0 divider: AUTO
CPU Clock Ratio Unlock: Enabled
CPU Clock Ratio: 9x
- Target CPU Clock: 3600
CPU Clock: 400
Boot Up Clock: AUTO
DRAM Speed: 333/1066
- Target DRAM Speed: 1280
PCIE Clock: 100mhz
PCIE Slot Config: 1X 1X
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum: Disabled
Voltage Settings
CPU VID Control: 1.2875v
CPU VID Special Add: AUTO
DRAM Voltage Control: 2.35v
SB Core/CPU PLL Voltage: 1.51
NB Core Voltage: 1.566
CPU VTT Voltage: 1.393
Vcore Droop Control: Enabled
Clockgen Voltage Control: 3.45v
GTL+ Buffers Strength: Strong
Host Slew Rate: Weak
GTL REF Voltage Control: Disable
x CPU GTL1/3 REF Volt: 110
x CPU GTL 0/2 REF Volt: 110
x North Bridge GTL REF Volt: 110
DRAM Timing
- Enhance Data transmitting: FAST
- Enhance Addressing: FAST
- T2 Dispatch: Enabled
Clock Setting Fine Delay
Ch1 Clock Crossing Setting: More Aggressive
- DIMM 1 Clock fine delay: 1680
- DIMM 2 Clock fine delay: 490
- DIMM 1 Control fine delay: 560
- DIMM 2 Control fine delay: 350
- Ch 1 Command fine delay: 350
Ch2 Clock Crossing Setting: More Aggressive
- DIMM 3 Clock fine delay: 1610
- DIMM 4 Clock fine delay: 490
- DIMM 3 Control fine delay: 560
- DIMM 4 Control fine delay: 350
- Ch 2 Command fine delay: 280
Ch1Ch2 CommonClock Setting: More Aggressive
Ch1 RDCAS GNT-Chip Delay: Auto
Ch1 WRCAS GNT-Chip Delay: Auto
Ch1 Command to CS Delay: Auto
Ch2 RDCAS GNT-Chip Delay: Auto
Ch2 WRCAS GNT-Chip Delay: Auto
Ch2 Command to CS Delay: Auto (where cpuz sees 1T or 2T SETTING)
CAS Latency Time (tCL): 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD): 5
RAS# Precharge (tRP): 5
Precharge Delay (tRAS): 15
All Precharge to Act: 4
REF to ACT Delay (tRFC): 35
Performance LVL (Read Delay) (tRD): 7
Read delay phase adjust: Enter
Ch1 Read delay phase (4~0)
- Channel 1 Phase 0 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 1 Phase 1 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 1 Phase 2 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 1 Phase 3 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 1 Phase 4 Pull-In: Auto
Ch2 Read delay phase (4~0)
- Channel 2 Phase 0 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 2 Phase 1 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 2 Phase 2 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 2 Phase 3 Pull-In: Auto
- Channel 2 Phase 4 Pull-In: Auto
MCH ODT Latency: AUTO
Write to PRE Delay (tWR): 11
Rank Write to Read (tWTR): 11
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD): 3
Read to Write Delay (tRDWR): AUTO
Ranks Write to Write (tWRWR): AUTO
Ranks Read to Read (tRDRD): AUTO
Ranks Write to Read (tWRRD): AUTO
Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP): 3
ALL PRE to Refresh: 4
Just wondering what NB heatsink everyone is using on the DFI x38? You using stock heatsink with what type of fan or did you buy a whole new nb cooler? just wondering.
Quote:
Originally Posted by eva2000
EVA,
For future references could you please inform the DDR BANKS your using (1,3 or 2,4)?
Thanks
always use 1+3 unless otherwise stated ;) Also screenies for cpuz memory tab will show you slot 1 = dimm 1 ;)
Zerocool, use stock NB here no probs
Quote:
Originally Posted by eva2000
Thanks Eva... Sorry my noobish question :-)
You are getting a NB average temp of 35oC and mine NB with a 70cm Fan @4200RPM can't get lower then 47oC.
I dunno why my NB is running so hot. I wonder if a NB running hot can affect the Memtest tests:
Copying your BIOS template to mine I can't get pass Memtest #3 or sometimes I get stuck on test #1 2 errors (frozen screen).
I have a Q6600, and the same Ballistix 8500.
Jor3lBR dont forget about the ambient temps, you could be in the tropics and eva could be in antartica.
Also, have you tried a re-mount of the chipset cooler?
rooms temps are 26-30C here in OZ :)
open desk bench no case though :)
also read 4th sentence in first post http://i4memory.com/showthread.php?t=5226 ;)
yes heat can effect memtest...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jor3lBR
test #1 is chipset related so either higher CPU VTT, NB and/or vdimm might be needed. Also clock fine delays are individual memory module independent - 2 sets of crucials pc2-8500 will have different settings as per my findings at http://i4memory.com/showthread.php?t=4743
Hey,
Yes but it's really snowing here! Temps are very low this time of the year.
I'll guess I'll try to re-install the sink (do you guys use the fan blowing from or blowing thru the sink)?
I use Arctic MX-2, is this good or should I use the traditional Silver 5?
Another thing, I guess this mobo is RMA material (already ordered a replacement) because it's giving me RAID/SATA problems from start (can'even install Windows): http://csd.dficlub.org/forum/showthr...ed=1#post38296
Thanks!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Origin_Unknown
MX-2 > AS5 but only by 1-3C on average heh
They're not cheap but once in while one will be on eBay for next to nothing.Quote:
Originally Posted by eva2000
QP02000 - Quick Probe Standard Probe, stand and Pogo Head assy - $65.00
QPDP300 - Viper, Dual Pin Probe Head assy. Only QP02000 also reqd. - $148.00
http://www.agdevices.com/downloadfil...price_list.pdf
my spd tables disappeared in cpuz is there any setting thats related to this that i might have changed in the bios or did i break something (they are still in eversest), and the vdimm monitor in everest went too
Haven't had time to tune. Just picked voltages/settings that seemed like they would work. Will bump the speed and make adjustments when possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by lazy
http://www.edgeofstability.com/image...6600_430x9.jpg
what kind of cooling are you using, praz?...sig?
Ace ....how did you get your areca card at x8 .....I am in the lowest pci-e slot and only getting x1
hmmmm...thought that last slot is supposed to be 4x...did you set that in the bios under the genie category?
i have my areca card in the 1st 16x pcie slot and my VC in the 2nd 16x PCIe slot.
do i have to set from 1x 1x to 4x nc ?
i would be fine at 4x
Water with a Fuzion block.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ace-a-Rue
that's my guess...give it a try?Quote:
Originally Posted by 2000army
has anyone tried to flash the bios with winflash? or is everyone using a floppy?
for those of us that dont have floppy what are the options?
Quote:
Originally Posted by lazy
i used winflash
i think you gotta use floppy or usb stick for betas
i got me 2 spare bios chips off ebay so i gonna try it soon lol
can you use any bios chip or does it have to be a dfi? also how do you flash it if there is nothing on the chip?Quote:
Originally Posted by zsamz_
if you have a working board you can hot flash a chip of the same type.....sometimes. best way is to find someone to pre flash a bios chip and keep it as back-up. windows is risky, and even a floppy - dos based flash can go wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Origin_Unknown
Brother Esau has the proper set-up to flash chips for the dfi line.:up:
i might have to drop him a mail then... or take the bios savior out of my Infinity NF2 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jimmyz
I got my board yesterday and I'm having some issues with Vnb (NorthBridge voltage):
Vnb set in BIOS -> Vnb BIOS reading
1.265 -> 1.31
1.291 -> 1.56
1.317 -> 1.36
1.330 -> 1.37
1.343 -> 1.61
1.356 -> 1.61
1.367 -> 1.4
1.379 -> 1.42
1.392 -> 1.66
1.444 -> 1.71
1.456 -> 1.71
1.467 -> 1.5V
1.504 -> 1.76
I currently have no dmm, so I cannot check real voltages. Any ideas? Do you see the same kind of overvolting?
First OC seems OK:
http://www.abload.de/thumb/450x8_dfix385na.jpg
I also tried BIOS 12/28 and 12/18 but Vnb issue did not improve. With these BIOS versions I had huge instabilities when T2 Dispatch was enabled, so I'm back to release BIOS.
i got my bios chip from ebay member biosdepot i paid 8$+shipping5$ to canadaQuote:
Originally Posted by Origin_Unknown
i'm usin the chip and i saved original
Sub-timing tolerance is often going to change from one BIOS release to the next. If you are able to run T2 Dispatch enabled with one BIOS version but not another the most likely reason is tighter timings for some of the NB registers that are not user controllable.When pushing the memory most set T2 Dispatch to disabled to improve stability. I set it to enabled when possible but not at the expense of memory speed or other settings that have a bigger impact on performance.Quote:
Originally Posted by merlin76
Get a hold of a DMM and measure the NB voltage and then RMA the board.
Thanks for your answer. I will RMA it. :)
Hey all,
Seriously on the verge of pulling the trigger and getting this board as a replacement for my NF4 Venus but, first a few questions.
1. Is any RAM more suited to this board than any other? I have G.Skill at the moment and am happy with them but, I realize that different boards have different preferences.
2. I would like to use at least 4G of Ram, is the board stable with all four DIMM slots used?
3. Would I be better with 4x1GB or 2x2GB, is there any noticeable difference on this board?
4. I currently have a Storm and would like to reuse it on a Q6600 along with my MCW30, is the MCW30 compatible with NB/SB and if not what can be used if anything? I also have a spare MCW60 if this can be modded to fit one.
Thanks for any input regards the above.
:)
R4z
Has anyone tried using the NB heatsink and a thermalright ultra 120 extreme on the LT version? I don't want to be caught with my pants down when i put my rig together.
1. If you are referring to the ram currently in the Venus it won't work (DDRI). The X38 requires DDRII.Quote:
Originally Posted by Evil-Fruits|R4z
2. The board is stable with 4GB of ram.
3. Right now for 4GB it's hard to beat the G.Skill PC2 8000. Performs well with this board and $115.00 at NewEgg.
4. The Storm will work however it's not the best block for a quadcore. Better off with an Apogee or Fuzion. The MCW30 fits the NB.
I had the same problem with 2 different X38-T2Rs. Both died within a week of use. Just got my RMA number so hopefully 3rd time's the charm :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by merlin76
Thanks,Quote:
Originally Posted by Praz
1. I was referring to Brand-wise but, np... :)
3. Is that the PQ series, if so, then that was exactly the kit I was looking at however its nearly $200 in the UK but, thats still a relatively reasonable price.
4. Yeah I realize that the Fuzion is a better suited block but, for the extra $$ outlay (selling the Storm 2nd hand and getting a new Fuzion) is the temp difference going to be that justifiable? Also what fits the SB, if anything?
Thanks again
R4z
It is the PQ series.Quote:
Originally Posted by Evil-Fruits|R4z
http://www.gskill.com/en/f2-8000cl5d-pq.html
You already have the Storm so no harm in trying it. Can always switch it out later if need be. As far as the SB i don't know. Haven't had a need to consider watercooling it. I do know the Enzotech CNB-S1L heatsink fits it. Had one laying here so stuck it on.
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Originally Posted by Praz
i was thinking about getting that kit too. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...atid=8&subcat=
might aswell upgrade my ram aswell :D unless my crucial work ok @ a reasonable oc
Not really a need for more then 2GB unless using a 64Bit operation system. I haven't had much of a chance to do anything with the sticks I have here. They will do 1080MHz with a touch less then 2.0V though. That was without tuning the clock delays.
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Originally Posted by Praz
what ratio was that at Praz? 2:3 / 4:5 ?
i do use vista 64 and i use the extra ram in oblivion (love that game still :D ) also when playing FM 2008 ive noticed my ram use go over 2gb :)
5:6. Parts of CPU-Z look messed up because it has issues with this board and Vista. A couple of entries have to be disabled in the ini file.
http://www.edgeofstability.com/image..._prime_a_s.jpg
^ thank you for that.
I noticed that on my setup too - I did this... :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by zanzabar
ill keep a note of that since i get mine tomorrow :DQuote:
Originally Posted by squito
http://www.memoryc.com/products/desc...kit/index.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Origin_Unknown
£20 cheaper here but, out of stock atm. Might be worth an email to them.
R4z
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Originally Posted by Evil-Fruits|R4z
way ahead of ya ;)
buy what eva has managed with his crucial & as their on the (this week only page) u'd be better off buying two kits, even for the extra cashQuote:
Originally Posted by Origin_Unknown
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/thisweek.php
i'm going to see what i can do with the ram in my sig first then see after.Quote:
Originally Posted by deadman'sclick
Don't believe everything overclockers tell you ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by deadman'sclick
http://www.redstore.com/fx/inf_searc...ballistix+8500
CN :)
:eek: that site's cheaper than the crucial official website!Quote:
Originally Posted by C-N
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Originally Posted by Evil-Fruits|R4z
from memoryc.com
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From: Jakob Kristensen [mailto:sales@memoryc.com]
Sent: 09 January 2008 22:05
To:
Subject: [SALES #BSS-765476]: G Skill DDR2
Hi Anthony, We are expecting these kits to arrive into stock on Thursday, January 10th.
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Originally Posted by C-N
lol nice find chump
g-m :)
Good to see you around, you getting itchy feet with the ICFX? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by deadman'sclick
not bad mate good to see u to, u all good?
to right on the icfx, she's done me proud for what it cost , but it's had it's day now. this new mobo pritty much takes the piss out the icfx now.
i almost went for ure p35 but for the money & with the pcie setup on the x38 & me already having a 3870, it a better route.
u got board of the fast asus chipsets in the end then? ;) to easy for ya :)
deadman's
a very important question to me:
What is the highest FSB on this board before the ICH9R starts to crap out with HDDs in AHCI or RAID mode?