The Maximus Formula Thread - Help/OCing/Guide/Rampage conversion

My CPU temps are 20C+ below actual, but the core temps seem to be accurate with the 0709 bios.
I have needed the following settings to get 3.6GHz, 1800MHz FSB and 1200MHz ram. Is the reason I need 1.63v's on the Northbridge due to my FSB and ram speed? Seems like my v settings on the NB are the highest?

Orthos running just to show temps under load:

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Originally Posted by kup

How strange!

I'll leave it as is in the first post until I get a few more people report the same thing.

I'd go straight to bios 0903 as it does seem to be best for the majority of users now.

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My non SE is REV 1.02G as well.

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Originally Posted by BulldogPO

Weird thing hapened yesterday, I upgraded latest forcewares to my 64bit Vista, and shutdown took forever.

Than it did not boot at all and no picture on screen, I tought what the hell.
I did CLR CMOS atleast 4 times and no difference.
Tried other GFX card, no difference.
LCD Poster showed that DET DRAM all the time.
Then I removed RAM´s, no differecne.
Then I tried those OCZ momory modules one by one, and one bootted fine.
Then I tried other and same thing GFX cards fan blowed 100% and no picture on screen.
I thought that other memory died.
But after few hours I tried them again both installed and everuthing worked fine.
I just dont understand what caused this and why?

I also lost photos from 4GB PNY SD card that was in USB card reader.

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I also had that problem when I upgraded to 169.28 a few hours ago, It wouldn't post and I was so close to using my P5K, I had my maximus on a box testing it and it finally worked, so I cleaned up my chassis and then put it back in, Now I got a 5% better air flow because of the cleanup i did.

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Originally Posted by Leeghoofd

Seems reservoir to pump tubing is kinked :(

Gonna try to build a loop in my Antec P160 next week with only Nb and CPU in the loop with 2 rads ( one 120mm and a dual 120mm )

Keep you guys posted

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here you can see my old antec p160 H2O rig.
http://www.tweak.dk/newtweak/casemod.php?caseid=114

i relly mis that rig .

Could somebody post some chipset temp on default and let say on 400 fsb...And what is max fsb you can achieve

Hello!

Would somebode tell me BIOS settings for 0907, I would like to get 450x8, I copied some settings from this forums, but they didnt worked for me. When I tried to boot from 450x8 to windows poster wrote "DET DRAM". It works fine with 400x8 but that isnt enough for me =)



My rig:

Q6600 (1.25 VID) G0-stepping
ASUS Maximus formula SE
Transcend aXeram 1066mhz


EDIT: Okay it works now with 9x400 FSB, I'll drive prime95 now.
EDIT2: D'oh Fatal error, I'll go check volts
EDIT3: I raised CPU volts, Self test 768k begins now.

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Originally Posted by Azz

Hello!

Would somebode tell me BIOS settings for 0907, I would like to get 450x8, I copied some settings from this forums, but they didnt worked for me. When I tried to boot from 450x8 to windows poster wrote "DET DRAM". It works fine with 400x8 but that isnt enough for me =)



My rig:

Q6600 (1.25 VID) G0-stepping
ASUS Maximus formula SE
Transcend aXeram 1066mhz


EDIT: Okay it works now with 9x400 FSB, I'll drive prime95 now.
EDIT2: D'oh Fatal error, I'll go check volts
EDIT3: I raised CPU volts, Self test 768k begins now.

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if you get the "det ram" hang try changing the transaction booster,
425x8 I set it to enabled /level 0 but if I set 450x8 and leave it like that I get the same problem. "det ram"
450x8 transaction booster set to auto and I boot just fine
It dosent hurt ram speed any or anything you can notice anyways


425x8 @1133MHZ /400 strap
Read = 9500 : Write = 7740 : Copy = 8308 : Latency = 52.1ns

450x8 @1080MHZ /333 strap
Read = 9587 : Write = 8207 : Copy = 8642 : Latency = 52.0ns

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

if you get the "det ram" hang try changing the transaction booster,
425x8 I set it to enabled /level 0 but if I set 450x8 and leave it like that I get the same problem. "det ram"
450x8 transaction booster set to auto and I boot just fine
It dosent hurt ram speed any or anything you can notice anyways


425x8 @1133MHZ /400 strap
Read = 9500 : Write = 7740 : Copy = 8308 : Latency = 52.1ns

450x8 @1080MHZ /333 strap
Read = 9587 : Write = 8207 : Copy = 8642 : Latency = 52.0ns

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Okay I'll try, I got it now at 9x400, It gives error usually at 896k. 9x seems not like to be stable at lower volts (1.375v - 1.4v) I'll drive 3Dmark06 now.

photos of the Formula vs the Extreme

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Originally Posted by quake6

Could somebody post some chipset temp on default and let say on 400 fsb...And what is max fsb you can achieve

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my temps when idle (default) NB 40 C
SB 35 C
MB 32 C
CPU 20 C
Bios version 0903

Oke some quick Questions before I start to setup this board along with a Q6600. What ram should I use for the sake of ease for starters on this new board: 2x1GB Ballistix PC8500 tracers, or the 2x2GB G.Skill PQ8000. The ballistix I used for my P5K deluxe , was running a nice 1200mhz 5-5-5-12 @ 2.05v. The G.Skill I didnt test it yet it is still new in the package, along with a new Q6600. So I try to run 400x9 at first. What Bios are u guys suggesting? 0903/ 0907? Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Notechis

my temps when idle (default) NB 40 C
SB 35 C
MB 32 C
CPU 20 C
Bios version 0903

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Maybe load? :)

I've hit a wall and have no idea why

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : 8.0
- Ratio CMOS Setting : Manual 8x
FSB Frequency : 443
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1173
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: DISABLED
Ai Clock Twister : STRONG
Transaction Booster : DISABLED RELAX 0

CPU Voltage : 1.475
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge Voltage : 1.54
DRAM Voltage : 2.14
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.54
South Bridge Voltage : AUTO
Loadline Calibration : ENABLED
CPU GTL Reference : .63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : .67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AITP
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : AUTO

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED :

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Disabled


I've tried bumping the voltage up on the cpu, memory, NB, SB cpu PLL etc etc and I can not get past 443FSB. My temps only hit 48 on the core's and the cpu temp around 20 with prime going. If I try 450FSB my system wont even post. Any ideas on what I can try, with my temps being this low I wouldnt mind trying to hit 500x7.

I'm still testing this setup 9 hours on prime no errors yet
so try this for 450x8

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333MHZ
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1080
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Disabled
-Boost Level 0

CPU Voltage : 1.525 ( you may need to adjust)
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO ( yes damit AUTO!) ( dont argue with what works )
North Bridge Voltage : 1.6.1 ( will lower after prime test passes)
DRAM Voltage : 2.0
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.54
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED : Enabled

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Enabled

i have a stupid problem
if i use a dual core cpu i hit fsb wall ad 460 mhz

if i use a quad core i hit fsb wall ad 430 mhz.

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Originally Posted by quake6

Maybe load? :)

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here are NB and SB under full load for 30 mins

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...4-13h17-NB.png

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...4-13h17-SB.png

Hi guys, this is my first post here. Normally spend my time on a less extreme OCing board :). Have been lurking around the Maxumus threads for a while, learning about OCing the Maximus Formula. Finally got a really decent stable clock so i thought I'd give something back by posting my BIOS setting. I know I got lucky with the CPU but the setting may help.

Specs:
CPU: Q6600
Revison: G0
FPO: L745A817
Clockspeed: 4095 Mhz
Vcore (under load in windows): 1.544v (1.5500 BIOS)
Vid (core temp): 1.2000v
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Formula Non SE
Cooling: Custom water
Thermal paste used: Artic Silver 5
CPU Temp: 77/77/68/71 - I need a new rad, + the IHS probably needs lapping, Core#3 is always much lower than the rest.

BIOS 903
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 455
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- Auto
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 42
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (D) : Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: disabled
Ai Clock Twister : STRONG
Transaction Booster : disabled

(voltage are actual)

CPU Voltage : 1.55v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.70v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.67v
DRAM Voltage : 2.12v
FSB Termination Voltage :1.6v
South Bridge Voltage : AUTO
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : ddr2_ref
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : ddr2_ref
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : ddr2_ref
SB 1.5V Voltage : auto

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED :

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...ers/4095-4.jpg


CPUZ http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=286539

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Originally Posted by X.T.R.E.M.E_ICE

My non SE is REV 1.02G as well.

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Same here, Non SE REV 1.02G :)

Anyone know were there is a listing of *stock* volts for NB, SB, etc on this board? Just because it runs at x on auto, doesn't mean that's stock. Just wondering where the "safe" range is for each. Anandtech partially discusses some of these in the link in the OP.

@grnfinger:Thank you very much

Is this mbo capable for let say 550mhz fsb with dual core?

what is the max temp for NB and SB ? 24/7 use.

one more thing:

with this settings i run orthos blend in 10h and past also memtest.

but the computer stop responding sometimes for a few seconds. sometimes

someone who have some idea to dissolve this problem ?


BIOS 0903
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency :356
FSB Strap to North Bridge :333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1140
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : Auto
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : 1.4250v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.52v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.36v
DRAM Voltage : 2.24v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.36v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.05v
Loadline Calibration : ENABLED
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : 0 mV
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5v

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED : ENABLED

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

So guys, I just got my Maximus today, got it installed and am working on my OS right now...

No overclocking, just stock and my NB temps are at 42-45 idle... this seems a bit high. Any advice on how to drop this? I'm in a case w/great airflow, so short of hard mounting a fan on the NB (no idea how I'd do that) I'm at a loss.

what to do???

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Originally Posted by sonofander

So guys, I just got my Maximus today, got it installed and am working on my OS right now...

No overclocking, just stock and my NB temps are at 42-45 idle... this seems a bit high. Any advice on how to drop this? I'm in a case w/great airflow, so short of hard mounting a fan on the NB (no idea how I'd do that) I'm at a loss.

what to do???

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I reseated my fuzion block with AS5 and temps droped 5 -7 celcius
I'm on water and full load the NB hits 45 celcius

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Originally Posted by Exentler

what is the max temp for NB and SB ? 24/7 use.

one more thing:

with this settings i run orthos blend in 10h and past also memtest.

but the computer stop responding sometimes for a few seconds. sometimes

someone who have some idea to dissolve this problem ?


BIOS 0903
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency :356
FSB Strap to North Bridge :333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1140
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : Auto
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : 1.4250v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.52v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.36v
DRAM Voltage : 2.24v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.36v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.05v
Loadline Calibration : ENABLED
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : 0 mV
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5v

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED : ENABLED

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

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Not sure if this is your issue but check this out, it might help you.

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...4&submit=Go%21

devilhood had this issue I think and the dl resovled it for him
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...160945&page=88

he talks about it here and a few pages back

can anyone help me get over my fsb :brick: ?