I don`t understand the dividers...I top out at 259fsb x 11 @ 1.8v with the 3:2 divider, 5:3 would slow it down somemore(I think) but it won`t boot at 259 @ 5:3.
Is there a BIOS that will increase the multiplyer?? 11 is the highest available.
I don`t understand the dividers...I top out at 259fsb x 11 @ 1.8v with the 3:2 divider, 5:3 would slow it down somemore(I think) but it won`t boot at 259 @ 5:3.
Is there a BIOS that will increase the multiplyer?? 11 is the highest available.
I assume you mean replace the .20 with .rom?Quote:
Originally posted by Mongoose420
yup. as soon as i was told the file need'd the .rom extension put on it i was flash'n away.
At what FSB did you break even with the performance hit from running async, compared to your results at 215 1:1?
Same here mate!Quote:
Originally posted by H2OGun
Does this happen to others? My A8V freezes on restart everytime after I lock the AGP/PCI freq. FYI, I am using Bigtoe's BIOS.
I'm using a 3500.
Anyone know how to flash back using afudos as it's been years since I owned an asus board?
Since I am not at home at the moment and if I understand the conversation between stevenmh and mongoose correctly, can you try to set the FSB/memory ratio to anything other than 2:1 (DDR400) then lock the PCI/AGP freq again. Let's see if this still causes system freezes.Quote:
Originally posted by legion
Same here mate!
I'm using a 3500.
Anyone know how to flash back using afudos as it's been years since I owned an asus board?
Rgd your question about afudos, I think the command is something like this:
AFUDOS /iBIOS name
for example: if you have bios file called av81003.rom then you type "AFUDOS /iav81003.rom" but off course you have to boot in DOS mode in order to do this.
Make yourself a bootable floppy say with Dr DOS Disk For Bios Flashing over at http://www.bootdisk.com/Quote:
Originally posted by legion
Same here mate!
I'm using a 3500.
Anyone know how to flash back using afudos as it's been years since I owned an asus board?
Stick the flash utility and the BIOS on the floppy, and boot to it.
At the DOS prompt, type the command
A:\>afudos /i[filename] where filename is the BIOS file name incl the extension as in .ROM
sorta like http://www.svcheats.co.uk/adslfiles/afudos.jpg
That sounds similar to experiences from those who had to RMA their KV8 Pro boards when they failed to work with AGP/PCI lock with Abit's BIOS 14.Quote:
Originally posted by H2OGun
Does this happen to others? My A8V freezes on restart everytime after I lock the AGP/PCI freq. FYI, I am using Bigtoe's BIOS.
no dont replace .020 with .rom. add it on to the end. That file is just missing the .rom extension so tack it on at the end.Quote:
Originally posted by stevenmh
I assume you mean replace the .20 with .rom?
At what FSB did you break even with the performance hit from running async, compared to your results at 215 1:1?
Not to mine. ive run the 2:1 the 3:2 and the 5:3 dividers as there shown in the bios with no problems with the lock or freezing up:confused:Quote:
Does this happen to others? My A8V freezes on restart everytime after I lock the AGP/PCI freq. FYI, I am using Bigtoe's BIOS.
Just take how they look in bios and run them in this equasion to determin what divider you want to run A:B as a example. (FSB*A)/(B*2). So a 5:3 divider with a 260fsb would be (260x5)/(3x2)=216.666mhz. Your only runn'n your memory at 194mhz.:eek: It tops out there? ive checked with cpu-z and my take on the dividers seems to be correct. maby you should check with cpu-z or similar program to see exactly where your running.Quote:
I don`t understand the dividers...I top out at 259fsb x 11 @ 1.8v with the 3:2 divider, 5:3 would slow it down somemore(I think) but it won`t boot at 259 @ 5:3.
Is there a BIOS that will increase the multiplyer?? 11 is the highest available.
Now for NEW news....
Aparently hypertransport setting of 1000(LDT x5) does not do a goddamn thing. when set to 1000 you get a x4 LDT when you set it to 800 you get a x4 LDT.
http://www.mechwarrior.tv/pictures/SS/htt-stock.jpg stock HT set to 1000
http://www.mechwarrior.tv/pictures/SS/htt-test.jpg 270 with a 5:6 divider. HT set to 800
1000+ hypertransport seems be good to go but the bios setting is incorrect at least with the 1005.020 bios.:eek:
I get reboots with Bigtoes BIOS at stock speeds, halfway through N-Bench.
It`ll run 225fsb 1:1 and the bandwidth is higher then at 259 3:2
Makes sense. At 259 3:2, your memory is running under 200.Quote:
Originally posted by Rukee
It`ll run 225fsb 1:1 and the bandwidth is higher then at 259 3:2
I haven't had any reboot problems yet. Knock on wood. So far, I've gotten 233FSB @ 1:1 with timings of 2-3-2-5.
Has anyone done the v-core mod on this mobo yet?
OPP
Well, my board just died. I loaded big toes bios, no lock present. Was rebooting at 235 x 12.5 and came back from getting something to drink to the smell of burnt slicone. Doesn't look like anything else got fried, but cant check the cpu. It doesn't smell burnt. The smell is comming from a FET just under the agp slot. I placed an rma for the cpu just in case and will order a new board tomorrow.
The people who have working locks where did you order the board.
Hey there, pkrew. Sorry to hear about your board. I got mine at Zipzoomfly. The cheapest price I've seen is MWave at $148. Link
:banana: :banana: happen. I ordered mine from zzf as well. I'll overnight another one from them. They'll be getting this board back anyway, but I need to make sure the cpu is ok. Not sure what happened, no condensation, no mods on the board.
ouch. yea i got mine from zzf.com also and the locks working perfectly
Yep, well ordered it. Had it sent free 2nd air. $32 for overnight was just too much. I guess I'll have two of them at some point. Hopefully 1 will have working locks
Here's some info on my setup:
The beta BIOS does activate the lock positively.
My serial number is 45MGOJ2879.
My best results come off of 2:1 mem timing. Upping the HT and using a memory divider yields nothing worth chasing at this point.
My Corsair XLS doesn't mind 225mhz at 2.0-2-2-5 1T with only 2.8v.
Upping to 230mhz kills my ATI card. Locking APG/PCI at 2:1 mem divisor lets me run memory up with a slightly relaxed 2.0-3-2-5 1T (yes I know I dropped the trcd).
I find the board to be very stable. Too many BIOS changes made at the same time when you are near the fringe causes a non reboot to happen every now and then. A quick reset posts fine.
I've really only tinker for a few hours (had to work this weekend), but here is just some baseline stuff:
http://home.comcast.net/~mdzcpa/PI29.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~mdzcpa/12925.JPG
Not bard for starters. I'll have more time this evening to tinker.
My serial number is only 7 away from your's, 2872, so hopefully the lock will work on mine also when I get my rma'd processor back.Quote:
Originally posted by mdzcpa
Here's some info on my setup:
The beta BIOS does activate the lock positively.
My serial number is 45MGOJ2879.
wow mine is 3279, much later..... hope it works
C
using the divider kills VC related benchs. :(
Who did you order your board from? Mine is probably one of the first from ZZF.Quote:
Originally posted by charlie
wow mine is 3279, much later..... hope it works
C
Hmmmmmm...
I seem to be finding random stability issues with the 1005 beta. Settings that are rock stable under 1003 are flaky under 1005 beta. I think they need to tweak the lock a little.
Otherwise I like the board. It may not be the best for the fringe guys, but it should make a fine 24/7 gamer.
I'll be shooting for 3Ghz+ and 13k+ in 2003 tonight.
What the heck?! Your 12V line is at 16.32V !!!!!Quote:
That's just a quirk in MBM :) It's fine under BIOS and Asus Probe.Quote:
Originally posted by SAE
What the heck?! Your 12V line is at 16.32V !!!!!
Good work mdzcpa! Hopefully Bigtoe will post another beta bios soon.
While I waiting for my new board to arrive. I just want to confirm the mods. Is this the vdimm mod and measuring point?