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Got my board today aswell. Did a quick check and i got 505 MHz FSB on my E8500. And that was with 1,55V NB. I havent been able to test mutch more.
By the way. Im trying to get my new Dominator 8500 2Gb sticks, to work. They are running good now but there are so damn many timings in teh BIOS to set. Anyone have any tip on what timings i should use?
mine arrived today also. ordered enzo stuff for southbridge and mos, plus cleaning my DD block for the NB.
It should go under water next week when the Q9450
arrives....:woot:
What BIOS settings are you guys using for x3350s? Im having trouble getting to 3.6ghz, but im not very experienced. still not sure what GTL means.
using 4GB Mushkin Ram
and x48-t2r
wasup ! what think to put some this in the CPL chips ?
Code:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835108094
Seams like my gamble didn't pay off.
Finally fired the X48 today and out of the box with same settings as X38 (low volts Q6600@3600Mhz and DDR2 @1200) the mobo doesn't boot at all with my 4 vs 1gb sticks of Ballistix...
Tried a couple of different things raising volts but it's a no go. When it boot's it freezes on Windows Screen or Memtest loading dos screen. Looks like it can't handle 4 sticks at that speed at all.
I get lots of frozen bios screen when hitting Del to get into bios (black screen with a small blue stripe on the bottom) and sometimes funny noise with a biosprotect error, detecting drive a to flash etc...:shrug:
So I took 2 sticks out and board works normally with any combination of the 4 but only if using them in single pairs (all the sticks are fine)...
:shakes:
Bios:
Code:PC Health Status
Adjust CPU Temp: +7
CPU Feature
- Thermal Management Control: Disabled
- PPM(EIST) Mode: Enabled
- Limit CPUID MaxVal: Disabled
- CIE Function: Auto
- Execute Disable Bit: Enabled
- Virtualization Technology: Enabled
- 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: Auto (2:3 divider)
- Target DRAM Speed: 1201
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: 1.28125v
CPU VID Special Add: AUTO
DRAM Voltage Control: 2.150v
SB Core/CPU PLL Voltage: 1.51
NB Core Voltage: 1.504v
CPU VTT Voltage: 1.255v
Vcore Droop Control: Enabled
Clockgen Voltage Control: 3.45v
GTL+ Buffers Strength: Strong
Host Slew Rate: Weak
GTL REF Voltage Control: Enable
x CPU GTL1/3 REF Volt: 88
x CPU GTL 0/2 REF Volt: 88
x North Bridge GTL REF Volt: 96
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: Current
- DIMM 2 Clock fine delay: Curren
- DIMM 1 Control fine delay: Current
- DIMM 2 Control fine delay: Current
- Ch 1 Command fine delay: Current
Ch2 Clock Crossing Setting: More Aggressive
- DIMM 3 Clock fine delay: Current
- DIMM 4 Clock fine delay: Current
- DIMM 3 Control fine delay: Current
- DIMM 4 Control fine delay: Current
- Ch 2 Command fine delay: Current
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
CAS Latency Time (tCL): 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD): 5
RAS# Precharge (tRP): 5
Precharge Delay (tRAS): 15
All Precharge to Act: AUTO
REF to ACT Delay (tRFC): 30
Performance LVL (Read Delay) (tRD): 5 - on Auto -
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): AUTO
Rank Write to Read (tWTR): AUTO
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD): AUTO
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): AUTO
ALL PRE to Refresh: AUTO
Finally finished setting mine up!
So far I'm on stock settings w/ RAID 0 on 3 raptors :) + 500GB 7200.11
my x3350 works like a charm!
Can't wait to tweak it tomm after work.
Good night!
Sounds nice! Can you post some pics when its ready?Quote:
Originally Posted by systemviper
At whicht FSB? Can you post screens then @ stable settings? :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by gersson
Yeah, I can do that :yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rebel2k
CPU-Z reported 1.05 vcore :eek: @ 333 FSB
Forgot to mention that I'm using 8GB of ram!
I love the Diagnostics LED! Tells you exactly what the machine is doing.
I had a funny moment when it read, "FF" I was like -- 'Oh shiz! What's wrong?!'. Looked up the codes online and it means 'posting' :ROTF:
So I finally worked it out, I couldnt boot in at 3.6 for the life of me, I thought it was my Ram, but i didnt realize NB voltage needed to be so high in order to get high fsb. Now I'm purring along at my goal of 3.6.
Screenshot:
http://www.exoid.com/R1F/x3350.jpg
Now I need to tone down my voltages on everything that doesnt need it. And tighten up my memory.
Still a lot of work to do... Learning all the stuff in the bios...
400x8 with everything stock and auto.
450x8 posts... starts loading windows and crashes. vcore 1.3, nb 1.5...
Since i've been reading about the settings in my bios this morning I apparently need to disable the power saving features of the chip and i might be able to get into windows @ 450x8. The goal is still 4ghz.
Didn't have much time to play with it last night took awhile to get everything in my case... The IFX-14 barely fits and I couldn't get the HR-05 SLI/IFX to fit on my SB.
More to come tonight.
You don't have to disable the power saving features, I have all that enabled in the bios and im doing 3.6 just fine. I think if you are going all out on your overclock you would want that disabled, but for casual everyday use at a decent overclock, you can let your cpu cool down a bit every once in a while and get some power savings too.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHOT
Got it stable at 520x6 today on my E8500 :)
I know its not the same thing om Dual Core but it seems like this board can get some nice FSB clocks.
http://www.bandwidth.se/imgs/nouser/cpu31204849a508.jpg
I'm having a real :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: of a time with this board. I have 4 1gb sticks of Tracers 8500 and I cannot get these stable. I am down to one stick and I can get into windows but forget about trying a fresh install. Just BSOD on me. I also think its a possibility my board is not a good one. First off my battery was crap. I replaced the battery and the board started booting better. What do you guys think would be the best 2x2 gb kit for this board?
Are there problems with 4x1GB Crucial Ballistix? :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Jor3lBR
That was the plan. I've gotta say this DFI motherboard is overwhelming... I've been using ASUS boards for a long time... None of them have had nearly as many options. The next couple of days should be a lot of fun :DQuote:
Originally Posted by cbutters
Not if you plan to run them at 1066mhz 2.0v but I was running 4 sticks at 1203mhz 2.1v with Peformance Level 5 on the x38.Quote:
Originally Posted by elle
@Jor3lBR
thx :)
nice - 4x1GB @ 1203 @ 2,1 very nice :)
I am getting the same thingQuote:
Originally Posted by elle
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jor3lBR
the way i see it your gtl settings are way off
for 1.5 real nb i use 102gtl
no way my x38 would boot with your settings
dont expect to be stable or boot if you off 1 of the gtl settings
Tx will try 1st thing after lunch. So it would be like this: 88/88/102?Quote:
Originally Posted by zsamz_
What would be the correct Nb volt for 88/88/96? I wanna try to estabilish a link that would work the best for me.
Got my board today DFI LT X48 and have decided to go with water after looking at all the :cool: rigs. Can you guys advise on what parts/water blocks to go for with this board? Currently using an E6600 will be getting an Intel E8400-Wolfdale.
Ok, So I didnt throw up pictures yet of the x48-t2r and how it comes all packaged and such.
Here's The mobobox unopened
http://www.exoid.com/wp-content/uplo...3/img_1133.JPG
Opened Box Reveals a second box and the mobo underneath.
http://www.exoid.com/wp-content/uplo...3/img_1134.JPG
Shot of the board:
http://www.exoid.com/wp-content/uplo...3/img_1135.JPG
Here is the NB Heatsink (YES It looked touched! Those are not my fingerprints on that thing, and thats how it looks right out of the box)
http://www.exoid.com/wp-content/uplo...3/img_1136.JPG
Here is my happy little quad in place:
http://www.exoid.com/wp-content/uplo...3/img_1137.JPG
Ultra 120 Xtreme mounted (with a few mods for tension):
http://www.exoid.com/wp-content/uplo...3/img_1138.JPG
ultra 120 with NB in place:
http://www.exoid.com/wp-content/uplo...3/img_1139.JPG
Clearance shot between the two:
http://www.exoid.com/wp-content/uplo...3/img_1141.JPG
The fan looks like it is in a good spot to cool the NB as well as the CPU.
http://www.exoid.com/wp-content/uplo...3/img_1142.JPG
All put together:
http://www.exoid.com/wp-content/uplo...3/img_1143.JPG
Hope these pictures are good for reference, if it is too much, let me know.
Got mine yesturday, BIOS options are amazing (have had ASUS, Abit, Gigabyte, and Intel 925XE, 955X, 975X, P965, P35) compared to other motherboards I have used.
My X48 chip says:
NU82X48
SLASF
L746A792
Intel 07
Board seemed to be all new and not tampered with. The NB heatsink did have a "rainbow" stain on the bottom, but I think that is caused by the production process.
cbutters -- OMG your rig is VERY similar to mine!
I have it setup in the same manner. ~Seasonic PSU, x3350, x48T2R, 8800GT, TRUE, P180, and all!
I'm using a Scythe 3000RPM 120x38 mm fan on the TRUE, though. I also placed an Accelero S1 rev2 w/ another 3000RPM 120x38 mm
(sounds like a jet in my home :ROTF:)
My NB cooler came with that exact fingerprint too. Mischevious person put their fingerprint in the mold, maybe?
Thanks for the idea to place a fan before the HDDs. I removed the divider in the middle, BTW.