new BIOS for DFI infinity 975X

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09-04-2006, 09:56 PM
wwwww

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/9096/350eg8.png

350 @ tighter timings.
09-04-2006, 10:14 PM
Evilsizer

dont stop now keep going!!
09-04-2006, 10:51 PM
wwwww

Maxed out at 363 3-3-2-1 with 4GB. (Most this board'll do).

Gotta review this memory first - then I'll try to get more fsb...
09-05-2006, 03:40 AM
MrBean

Hey Guys,

Quote:

I heard you need the 4:3 to get past 350FSB

Mmm....using 623 bios, and could get around 380 1:1 with E6600 cpu, and GSkill 6400HZ.

But, much better performance wise for me is running 370fsb, but mem at 667 strap, doing around ddr-936 (468mhz), or fsb:mem 4:5.

Great results, 5-5-5-12, giving 15.1 sec SuperPI, cpu 3.33gig.

With single 7950GX2 getting nearly 177k Aq3, and just under 55k 3dM01

Bios stable, can run SuperPI 32M, Orthos and Aq3, all at once, no stability issues. Wil piost screenies if you want.

Kind regards,
MrBean.
09-05-2006, 03:45 AM
MrBean

Moderator, please delete this one, duplicate post.

Thanx.
09-05-2006, 12:39 PM
olle_34

MrBean what voltage settings did/do you use for 370fsb please ?
09-05-2006, 07:50 PM
MrBean

Hello Olle,
That be Vmem or Vcore?

I am running GSkill F2-2GBHZ 6400 memory (2x 1gig), normal slots 1 and 3 on board, and have voltage set for 2.1-2.15 volts. Timings are not to tight, but I am still managing decent 15.104 or something seconds on SuperPI, which is quite good concerning 3.33gig on cpu.

I am running 667 strap, thus mem running 468mHz (x2 = 936mHz)

CPU Vcore not to bad either, came down fom 1.50Vcore on Gigabyte S3 at 3.20gig, to 1.44 Vcore at 3.33gig on the Infinity. I am still fsb limited by Bios/mem divider issues, but at least cip is performing better.

Best SuperPI was 13.8sec with same chip and memory, around 3.73gig on S3.

So, cpu and memory definately can go higher, just bios maturity issues I reckon.

Let me know if I can help in any way :)
09-05-2006, 08:46 PM
Btrice

Mr. Bean, is your machine able to cold boot at that speed after being shut off for awhile? Mine can't though I can get similar numbers as you,with 0.05 less vcore. It will warm boot at those speeds though.
09-05-2006, 11:53 PM
longsiew

My current best

420mhz(FSB) Pass Superpi32 million on Bios 0731

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6...pi32milkb1.jpg
09-06-2006, 01:24 AM
MrBean

Quote:

Originally Posted by Btrice

Mr. Bean, is your machine able to cold boot at that speed after being shut off for awhile? Mine can't though I can get similar numbers as you,with 0.05 less vcore. It will warm boot at those speeds though.

Yes, it actually cold-boots. As I read your post, I switched on the Conroe rig, and bios goes click, click (onboard sound), then boots at 370fsb (3.33gig) and mem 468mHz right into Windows :)

It actually boots 100% at 370 4:5 (fsb:mem), which is better than 375 1:1, even though memory runs much slower at 375 1:1

Not the cpu, as this chip can Prime at 3.7gig on crappy Gigabyte S3, albeit with higher vcore.

So, still some issues with Memory controller hub I think at these frequencies....

Will need to await proper bios from DFI - if we will ever see one.
09-06-2006, 06:14 AM
Sume4

Quote:

Originally Posted by RebelsHaven

97TID830 BIOS is posted! Get it Here...

1. Improving overclocking performance on CPU:DDR bus ratio 1:1 and 4:5 .
2. Open more DRAM timing and drive strength control parameters in "DRAM Timing and configure " page.
3. Fix SATA hard disk can't be hot plugged after remove once.
4. Remove Easy O.C. function.
5 . Remove O.C. fail control.

Is this bios tried by someone?

I cant find it via "normal" way going to the bios section of DFI websites.
09-06-2006, 06:52 AM
Sume4

Now running bios 830.. didn´t improve overclocking over 731 or 623. But seems to boot every time.
09-06-2006, 07:32 AM
Btrice

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBean

Yes, it actually cold-boots. As I read your post, I switched on the Conroe rig, and bios goes click, click (onboard sound), then boots at 370fsb (3.33gig) and mem 468mHz right into Windows :)

It actually boots 100% at 370 4:5 (fsb:mem), which is better than 375 1:1, even though memory runs much slower at 375 1:1

Not the cpu, as this chip can Prime at 3.7gig on crappy Gigabyte S3, albeit with higher vcore.

So, still some issues with Memory controller hub I think at these frequencies....

Will need to await proper bios from DFI - if we will ever see one.

Hmmm, seems to me that my cold booting issue could either be something that changed in 7/31 over the 6/23, my not using enough Vcore, or dodgey hardware. The first and second are probably what is going on. When something works on warm boot but not on cold, power or some bios function is normally the culprit. Thanks man.

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As for this "new" BIOS: If anymore of you guys are brave (or foolish) enough to try a beta bios after the nightmare the last 2 non-beta pulled releases were, good luck!
09-06-2006, 08:01 AM
Raja@ASUS

try setting read delay in bios to 7, it helps to boot up every time then...
09-06-2006, 08:56 AM
Bootsy

If it boots every time thats a huge improvement, they should add that to the release notes.:) I struggled with the last Beta bios before just flashing back. I want to upgrade my ram but am waiting to get a production bios that can do 450+mhz on this board.
09-06-2006, 08:57 AM
Sume4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bootsy

If it boots every time thats a huge improvement, they should add that to the release notes.:) I struggled with the last Beta bios before just flashing back. I want to upgrade my ram but am waiting to get a production bios that can do 450+mhz on this board.

Isn´t ~370-380 enough for starters with 11x multiplier?
09-06-2006, 09:04 AM
Bootsy

Well mine craps out at 360 right now , but because I can't increase my multiplier (another huge issue since I bought an EE) I cant really tell if its the ram. I would like to run this baby at 475*8 for daily use and be able to run higher for benching. Maybe I am just greedy:)
09-06-2006, 09:08 AM
highoctane

Quote:

Originally Posted by raju

Highoctane, you and me both are on 380 1:1, try setting read delay to 7 manually in bios. I have only cold booted once since I set this so I don't know if it'll work all the time.

For what it's worth there is definatley a bigger 'down time' period on a cold boot when you are at 370-380 fsb. It's like the board struggles to reach it's stable point before post. Let me know if read delay at 7 helps.

regards
Raja

I tried setting it to 7 and and I get a no boot, have to reset the bios with the jumper, even holding insert didn't work. I've tried changing it to other settings as well but it always ends in a no boot and having to reset the cmos via jumper.

I was thinking about trying the vmods for the chipset and see if that would help, maybe try pushing the volts to 1.8ish to see if it helps any.
09-06-2006, 09:34 AM
colfin22

Hi guys, bin followin this thread all along. Finally gettin to post.
Specs:
Dfi Infinity 975x
E6600 Core 2 Duo @ 3.2Ghz
OCZ Platinum PC2-6400 @ 4-4-4-12
Zalman CNPS9500 LED Cooler
2x 36Gb Western Digital Raptors Raid 0
XFX 7900GT + Zalman VF700-Cu
OCZ GameXStream 600w SLI

I'm runnin bios 0830 no probs @ 355fsb. Can't go higher with this cooler. Seems the same as 0823 to me. I was havin those cold start issues also with 0823, i'll let ye know later if there gone with this bios.
09-06-2006, 10:13 AM
BlaqMale

what sig? anybody else with 0830 results, retail e6600 preferably
09-06-2006, 10:17 AM
colfin22

sig not showing for some reason....edited above post :mad:

edit: its showing now
09-06-2006, 11:53 AM
slykid

which cooler did you use ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by colfin22

Hi guys, bin followin this thread all along. Finally gettin to post.
Specs:
Dfi Infinity 975x
E6600 Core 2 Duo @ 3.2Ghz
OCZ Platinum PC2-6400 @ 4-4-4-12
Zalman CNPS9500 LED Cooler
2x 36Gb Western Digital Raptors Raid 0
XFX 7900GT + Zalman VF700-Cu
OCZ GameXStream 600w SLI

I'm runnin bios 0830 no probs @ 355fsb. Can't go higher with this cooler. Seems the same as 0823 to me. I was havin those cold start issues also with 0823, i'll let ye know later if there gone with this bios.

do i need to change a lot of stuff before i can overclock like the heatsink? these are my specs:
DFI INFINITY 975X Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000KS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor
CORSAIR XMS2 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) System Memory
Dell UltraSharp 2407FP,Wide Flat Panel
09-06-2006, 12:03 PM
colfin22

Quote:

Originally Posted by slykid

do i need to change a lot of stuff before i can overclock like the heatsink? these are my specs:
DFI INFINITY 975X Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000KS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor
CORSAIR XMS2 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) System Memory
Dell UltraSharp 2407FP,Wide Flat Panel

Get a good cooler. Should get to bout 3ghz on stock cooler. You'll need a good psu also (600w preferably). You'll aslo need a case with good ariflow. I've 2x120mm fans at front blowin in, 120mm exhaust at back & 80mm on top blowing out.
09-06-2006, 01:16 PM
Sume4

What i am doing wrong?

Im trying to flash from 8/30 back to 7/31 and i´ve tried two times already but the 8/30 still there. I am using winlfash and did all the same things that i have always done when flashing bios.
09-06-2006, 01:20 PM
colfin22

Use dos, its safer. put it on a floppy & when you boot press alt & f2. :slapass:

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