I contacted IDT and they said that all Audio support issues MUST go through Intel.
Any one have Audio issues must call or Email Intel and MAKE them record your issue.
Realtek is MUCH better support and they get constant fixes with enhancements.
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I contacted IDT and they said that all Audio support issues MUST go through Intel.
Any one have Audio issues must call or Email Intel and MAKE them record your issue.
Realtek is MUCH better support and they get constant fixes with enhancements.
i'll do that for the 7.1 setting problem i have when i only have headphones plugged in. maybe they'll fix it in a year :shakes:Quote:
Originally Posted by mpeg3s
as far as my USB keyboard not working in boot disks, i've learned that it has to do with the Caldera DOS boot image i use from Nero. Caldera doesn't have USB drivers, so my USB ports all shut off the moment it loads. i still haven't found an easy way around that. if anyone uses a different boot disk image, please let me know so i can download it. i'm pretty certain all my BIOS settings are correct.
The latest FreeDOS works just fine. I use it to flash the bios on these boards.Quote:
Originally Posted by xMrBunglex
oldsarge
Indeed it seems it's just a processor list update, that was my first thought with the 8600 coming out and all. However, if you think about it, 2 1/2 months to just update processor support? And if you read the updates listings in previous BIOSes the versions remain within the 15xx range with a lot of fixed issues and new stuff. Now, they go all the way to 1782 and just processor update? Not convinced here. I think (and hope) they didn't finish the list of all the available updates with this new version, only the first line was included. The rest of it they forgot to write down.
Well, I believe Tony is on vacation, maybe he can shed some light on the new improvements as far as memory support they were working on, if that was included or not.
mpeg3s
Yes, I had the same problem, they said Intel would give the support, guess Intel will do nothing though, still waiting for their reply. However, I believe they don't do any development of the drivers themselves, they only wrap the IDT drivers I guess.
or maybe they've been working on other fixes that they didn't include in this BIOS. i doubt they'd leave all that stuff out of their release notes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manel
That could be it of course, but why release this version just now if 8600 is still some 2 weeks away? And this BIOS is dated mid July already, testing and all is normally another 2 weeks or so. Maybe also support for E7xxx procs as well but I find it strange that they release this version now with only such uninformative description.
Maybe a new version soon with all the new stuff enabled.
For Vista...Quote:
Originally Posted by xMrBunglex
Try - MSConfig/ Boot/ Advanced
tick the box at the top left and select the number of cores you are running
tick the other box at the top right and type in the total amount of RAM you are running
Reboot
(checking after reboot... leave Detect HAL ticked)
This may or may not help, but in the case for most of us, no more Driver Stops responding errors... it may help with BSOD
I think the BSOD are gone, I replaced the Patriot memory with OCZ DDR3 1600 and I have not had a BSOD sense.
New network driver v13.1.1 available for download. Again Intel provides little info on it, saying that it's for PRO 10/100. Well, BoneTrail has the 82566 PHY and it's PRO/1000 1Gbps, so again the question remains, is this driver correct for this board? It's in the download page for it but Intel hasn't learned anything regarding detailed/clear description of their drivers. It's an all OS driver so it's huge at 105MB.
Anyone flashed to 1782 yet?
Yep! But I detect little if any difference on my system. Still rock solid but the following problems still remain.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manel
S3 Standby. (likely to next issue, won't come out of sleep)
USB keyboard not detected until Windows has been loaded.
When viewing the event log, there is a log entry for everytime I start the computer with a keyboard not found error. This is also indicated by the failure of the F2 key to work for BIOS access. If not for the configuration jumper, I'd be SOL. I've purchased several different keyboards and every single one only works once the OS has loaded.
If that problem were solved, I suspect that S3 Standby would work, perhaps it's not seeing the keyboard/mouse while in standby and can't wake up?
Once these two remaining issues are resolved for me, I'll have full satisfaction in this product.
I've purchased several different keyboards and every single one only works once the OS has loaded.[/QUOTE]
I am using a G-15 keyboard with a G-5 mouse and I had that problem when I first put this system together, when I went into bios my keyboard turn off, I had my keyboard and mouse plug in side by side so I moved the keyboard down to the next set of usb ports and it has not happen sense.:)
Yep it's the right one. When installing it, I copied this from the release notes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manel
Intel(R) Network Connections Software Version 13.1 Release Notes
================================================== ==============
July 16, 2008
This release includes software and drivers for Intel(R) PRO/100,
Intel(R) Gigabit, and Intel(R) 10GbE network adapters and integrated
network connections.
Thanks HighTest, I suspected that much, most of their drivers are for all network chipsets. Still, Intel continues to have poor driver info, no release notes for this one either. The INF/chipset installation drivers issue still not correctly updated, I emailed them but got an evasive answer stating that they'll look into it.
I wish they had separate drivers for each SO like before, downloading 100+MB for some drivers alone isn't all that good, not that it's a problem for me but for others it might be.
Anyway, regarding your keyboard issue, is it only from when POST finishes and the SO starts loading? Because this is the way it works since "Legacy support" is available while POSTing and in BIOS, then no USB avail till the SO starts up. But I see you have no USB also for entering BIOS, right? Tried all USB ports on the mobo?
I see S3 issue is still there, maybe it is in fact related to your USB issue?
So, no new features in this version of BIOS? I was hoping they forgot to finish the updates list.
HT, are you sure you have "USB legacy support" set in BIOS? If you don't, that's the way your system would work.
FWIW Dept:
Go to 1782, my 2x2GB G.shill would not run w/o using 7-7-7-22 74-6-10-6-6
on 1554.
On 1782 I can do:
7-7-7-18-60-6-8-6-6
Also with 1554, IF you TURN ON UEFI I was seeing the USB not initialize until Windows drivers loaded. With or W/O legacy enabled, (always leave enabled) as there is no PS/2 keyboard.
-R
Just double-checked and it's set. I'm now going through and testing every single USB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manel
I'm wondering...
I use the supplied Rear Panel USB Header that came with my DX38BT for the keyboard and mouse, which has them on USB Host Controller 2935 IRQ 0x00000013(19)
Might the positioning of the input have something to do with it?
Hmm, must be something left out of the DX48BT2 box. I'll have to pickup one up and give it a try. I do notice that Everest Ultimate Edition is showing that the header based USB ports use a different controller. But it's hard to explain why that would be required if Intel doesn't provide you with the necessary header for a case slot.
I found a new problem on my board this morning, last night I turn the power off on the PS because thunder storms just to be safe the thunder storms did not come last night but this morning when I turned on my computer it started then stopped then started again went thur post then I got this message-
The system BIOS has detected unsuccessful Post attempt Possible causes include recent changes to BIOS Performance options or recent hardware changes. Press Y to enter BIOS setup or press N to cancel and attempt to boot with previous settings. I have no new hardware or changed settings. Has anyone else had this?
DualCPuUser
Well, there were at least some mem tweaks in 1782, good to know. After all this time, and working with Tony, there had to be some improvements.
Do you have UEFI turned on? Unfortunatelly, there is no UEFI for our board, I wish there was though. Kinda sick of BIOS. That's what I love about this board, legacy is almost gone. Asked Intel regarding UEFI some time ago but as usual no comment on unannounced products/features.
Wolf Rider, did your board come with an expansion bracket for USB? Mine didn't, or are you referring to the normal ones on the back along with eSATA/LAN/FW/Audio?
USB behaviour should be the same across all controllers but you never know.
UEFI was it! This was enabled and after disabling it, USB is working during POST. I can now press F2 and go into the BIOS without cracking the case and using the config jumper.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manel
This forum and especially this thread ROCK! :clap:
Yes, this is a bug of the DX48BT2. It took me some time and investigations to find out that this is a real bug. I found it while setting up the board so I was worried about a hardware failure or settings issue, but no, after multiple calls to Intel and posts on other forums (as well as this one, see my first post page 49), it's a bug.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moose2
Intel CONFIRMED this bug with their OWN computer! They are still investigating it. Don't know how they could have missed it the first time. Bottom line is I unplug my harddrives if the power supply has been disconnected or lost power so my hard drives don't cycle on the first boot (not good for the HDD). Then all I can do for now is assuming that this is only a bug & everything else is fine, until I hear more from Intel.
Ok that make me feel better I thought I had something wrong with my motherboard.:) ( I guest I do but so does everyone else)Quote:
Originally Posted by nick_DX48BT2
After new bios my computer will now restart without the 4870 complaining about power. Glad i didn't buy that new power supply the the geniuses at visiontek said i needed (trust the end user, not the salesman). I did change some other things but i believe the bios upgrade fixed it. If it fixed it for Gtj then we know it has to be the bios fix. Just figured iI would give an update.
Is yours all good Gtj?
Intel DX38BT, Q9300, 4x 1Gb corsair xms 1333c9 (running at 1133 8-8-8-22) , ATI HD 4870, 425x7.5(orthos test tonite ) 415x7.5(tested 8hrs)
anyone noticing delayed HDD detection/boot times with the new BIOS/RAID driver?
Sean
Manel
My apologies, the rear panel expansion bracket I used which has two ports on it, came from my old BadAxe2 motherboard
I was refering to the rear panel expansion bracket, not the normal USB ports which are alongside the LAN/ Audio outs...
Glad the mouse/ keyboard problem was sorted :up:
Did anyone try the boot CPU # and RAM amount, in (Vista*) MSConfig?
+ edit
I feel like crying, the intel DX48BT2 is beating me like a red headed stepchild. I've given up tonight but seems like I just can't get the darn thing to post stable at 400mhz with 1600mhz FSB/Memory.
Memory: OCZ3X16004GK
Board: Intel DX48BT2
BIOS: 1782
I've beat my head on the desk for about 3 days trying to reach 400mhz on the FSB. It just doesn't seem FSB friendly at all.
- disabled C1E
- disabled EIST
- tried default voltages
- tried various steps up to 1.35v on the MCH/NB as well, still no love.
Has anyone had just a really bad board that doesn't work at 400FSB?
your MCH volts are too low. i think i'm at 1.35 vFSB and 1.425 vMCH to run my FSB at 450.
Tried those as well, it just hard locks, I'm beginning to wonder if something is wrong with this board.Quote:
Originally Posted by xMrBunglex
Does anyone with the DX48BT2 notice that the chipset drivers show up at the X38?
Blistering review on HardOCP. In the discussion thread Kyle asks for proof that the board can do better at overclocking, despite suggestions to test with at least the 1554 BIOS. If you have top end results to show that are stable and with CPU-Z to back it up, I suggest you head over there and let them know.
Be polite, just provide proof.
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1333340
a "professional" review using a nine month old BIOS? that's brilliant. i'm not going to take the time to register on that forum just to tell Kyle he's a tool and get banned. i'm sure he knows anyway. i'll post a shot of my last 3DMark run in case he ever visits this thread. i've never tried to go higher than 480 FSB. the OC i got for this run worked on my first try.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../3DMark21K.jpg
and Kyle couldn't get over 325 FSB. he sounds like a very honest reviewer.
wasn't Kyle the guy that forged some CPU-Z validations to make an overclock of his look bigger than it was and then banned the members of his forum that called him on it?
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/2658/h...ins/index.html
Jeez man, that link was dated in 2002. Criminals get off with less.Quote:
Originally Posted by xMrBunglex
I mentioned to [H]ard if this board has the "watch dog" feature and they didn't kill it, that could gimp their OC.
Why they wouldn't use the latest BIOS is a mystery to me as you can download the .exe and update it with one click. I love Intel BIOS updates :D
BTW has anyone tried the below G Skill DDR 3 1600 4GB kit in this board?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231167
I been thinking about trying the DX48BT2 and would like to use said ram.
all I know is my board is kicking me in the face with a pair of steel toed boots trying to get this thing stable on anything other than the normal clocks. It just does not like 1600mhz FSB, with a 1333mhz processor.
The one thing I have noticed:
- is that some people can't even reach 1333mhz FSB with a 1066 processor, but yet can turn around and drop an E6750 and it works at default speeds out the box. This definitely seems BIOS related, what's the default way most people have been updating the BIOS on the DX48BT2? I've tried the ISO that's on Intel's site but it can't find the cdrom. I'm beginning to wonder when I did the BIOS update if it didn't go right and something is fubar now.
fyi, are your drive configs set to ide mode, does'nt work in sata/ahci mode.Quote:
I've tried the ISO that's on Intel's site but it can't find the cdrom
Nope, that should fix it then.Quote:
Originally Posted by craftsman
Thanks,
- John
Actually, I think it DID fix that problem. I hadn't even noticed. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Budman
No issues here with 1 drive solo and 4 in a raid 10.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean-E-Boy
I'd rather spend time helping folks who have the board than spending time trying to convince people to buy it. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by HighTest
Quote:
Originally Posted by silvrhand
Quote:
Originally Posted by silvrhand
:welcome: and don't cry. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by silvrhand
2 threads I'd suggest anyone with this board read....
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=40746
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=38357
These are written by Tony at OCZ but the theory applies to any X38/X48, DDR3 board. and just FYI... the reference voltage adjustments in the 1554 and 1782 bios don't work yet.
He banned me from the motherboard forum for calling this X48BT2 review terrible. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by xMrBunglex
ok. i have my memory prime95 stable now. the real truth is to run the hell out of it for a few days and see if i get and BSOD's. lol. if this turns out to be stable i am going to start trying to oc it in a week or so. any suggestions on what to start with. my fsb and cpu is at default my ram is at def ref and 1333 and seems to be stable at 1.82v. you people have been a real big help. thanks for all the support.
ok. so much for that i got a BSOD today while playing WOW. i ran prime95 all night last night and awoke to a screen with big blocks randomly placed on it. done a restart and it seems to work fine but these BSOD'S and crashes are getting annoying. any suggestions what to do next
If you're pretty sure it's not your memory then check your hard drives/filesystem. IIRC a version of Passmark's Burn-In Test came on the driver cd. Do the read-write test for a while and see what happens.Quote:
Originally Posted by caneymud
i used to get random blue screens when i got this mobo. they stopped as soon as i uninstalled IDCC.
This board is just not right:
- C1E disabled
- EIST disabled
And CPUZ is reporting that the CPU multiplier is adjusting back and forth during idle periods. I've been able to get the FSB stable up to 433mhz but anything that breeches 1333mhz on the memory just starts giving all kind of fits.
Also seems like the voltage is jumping ALL over the place constantly even though I have it fixed settings in the BIOS. It just seems like half the BIOS options right now for this board are not working.
silvrhand:
If you are NOT on the 1782 BIOS do it NOW, do not pass go, do not collect $200 dollars.
1) Load optimized defautls
2) Save config
3) Set you general perf options, (not highly pushed) but mostly the correct setup.
4) Save config.
5) Reboot
6) Test for stability, esp, if processor mostly at stock same with RAM purchages run time values, not the 1066 9-9-9-15 Bull:banana::banana::banana::banana:.
7) I get best works if I bump up MCH 1 notice and one FSB on the cpu as I run my Qx9770 at 3.6 Ghz and 2x2GB 1600 1t ram.
8) C1 and EISt are. Also leave CPU voltage default, the BIOS seems to be pretty good at picknig the next 'UP' value for overclocking the CPU.
Hope this helps.
What do you mean load optimized defaults dual? Is that reset to defaults with no jumper? Where do i find log to tell what happened when BSOD? and are you saying C1E, and EIST are enabled? I have 1782 BIOS and trying to run conservative. Running XP Pro, maybe it is corrupt from the crashes when tuning memory (idk). should i be running vista? I know these are alot of questions but i am trying to get this stable. I just hope i havent hurt hardware. right now my memory (OCZ3X13334GK) is at 9-9-9-24 1.82v 1T with ref of default. EIST, C1E, and watchdog are disabled. processor and MCH FSB settings are stock or default. i had memory at 7-7-7-20 1.82v (what it is supposed to run) and it seemed like no difference. It sucks to be playing WOW and just all of a sudden out of nowhere get a BSOD for no good reason (not doing anything special and WOW is the only prog running). i am going to try what gtj said tomorrow with the read write test. but i am leaning toward windows corrupt. if it is i will bail on xp and go to vista lol. thanks for the help y'all. this forum has saved a DX38BT from being broken against the wall!!!
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (RAID) driver updated to version 8.5.0.1032
As ususal, no release notes.
Ok some progress it's definitely narrowed down to the MCH/memory, it's apparently very grouchy once you try to get past DDR3-667.
- reflashed to 1782, even though I was already on it via the cdrom.
- reloaded defaults
- set multiplier to lowest possible.
- set memory to or < DDR3-667 on every test.
- was able to get 430mhz on the FSB with memory < DDR3-667.
- bumped voltage a bit on the FSB to no avail, active cooler a no go due to thermaltake V1 cooler.
I've tried two sets of memory, and was wondering what people have had the most luck with based on the DX48BT2.
- which slots did you use (blue vs. black)
- 2x2G or 2x1G memory?
- brand/type
Thanks,
- John
- anytime I get the memory > 1333mzh the board just goes into spasms.
John, It'd help if you create/update your signature so we can see at a glance what hardware you've got.
updated thanks gtj. Hitting the gym to beat out some frustrations at work then will give it another round to see if I can get it stable, have a bit of reading to do on maybe how to get around this stubborn DDR3 timings.
I've loaded up the BIOS toolkit from Intel, and extracted the default settings for the Intel DX48BT2 BIOS 1782. If someone wants to use this as a template for you settings feel free.
John,
I thought you said you have an x38 board, but your sig now says you have an x48 board. Which is it?
If x38, DDR3-1600 (800 Mhz0 is not 'officially' supported, on the x48 boards there are rules on the DDR3-1600, at in dual ranked simms on 2x2GB are not supported. For me, I have set connand rate to 'atuo' and it picks 1T on the ram I have. The G.Skill 2x2GB 7-7-7-18 version, which is what i run at, at 1.90v. add 6-60-6-8-6 I think are the subtimmings.
Now make sure you do not have 'manual' set to reference timmings, even if they are set to the same values as the 'automatic' set. Before 1782, just going to manual, would halt boot and kick off WDT to reboot w/bios defaults.
-R
I have the X48 DX48BT2, the weird thing from my screenshot earlier is everything from the device manager is referenced as the X38.
Quote:
Originally Posted by DualCpuUser
John,
Honestly your board should run on defaults, minus the changes required to boot it (find disk and boot OS). I always turn on VT/HPET.
I use the outside rows for RAM, ie, the 2nd one and 4th one from CPU. I would not underclock your CPU, just let it run normal, run everything normal. do NOT select the reference memory freq other than 400 if your cpu is 400. I have issues with this when I use other values even when I had 1333 RAM.
I got a little further tonight, the ram timings are way down and the FSB will hits the wall around 416MHZ FSB. I can't complain about my ram timings for DDR3 though.Quote:
Originally Posted by DualCpuUser
BIOS 1814 has been posted. Unlike the 1782, the release notes are more descriptive and contain a number of fixes. Amazingly quick after the previous release.
Listed on Driver downloads and not on the BIOS page yet.
cool. thanks for the heads up.
I flashed my DX48BT2 this morning:
- fixed the power cycling issue that I was struggling with.
- initial XMP settings will at least boot now, I think I'm close to getting 1600mhz FSB w 1:2 divider now.
Will see if I can make some more progress tonight.
Did you flash to 1814? Did anyone else try the new 1814 BIOS -- is it stable? I'm hoping it will resolve the "POST failed" message error I get on some boots (when I remove power).Quote:
Originally Posted by silvrhand
Nick,
Yes, I flashed to 1814.
I only got about 30 minutes to play with it but in those 30 minutes my board reacted much more like I would expect. Like you I was getting the random 3 beeps no memory, power off/on cycling, and then just the board powering up with all fans to full and never posting. If i enabled the XMP profile on the board it wouldn't even boot.
After this morning I swapped the DIMMS over to the black slots, and then set the XMP profile to 400/1600 and boom it booted, didn't quite make it to windows but it definitely doesn't sit and spin in the power cycle mode.
Will post more when I get home tonight, but definitely seems positive so far.
Quote:
Originally Posted by nick_DX48BT2
I found they ad posted the BIOS update on the RSS feed for this board. Updated to the new FW and re-set my settings and so far all back to normal qx9770 @ 3.6, with one bump on fsb and mch, reset default. RAM is at XMP at 7.7.7.18.60, VT, HPET on and PCIe G set, no test pattern.
-R
Nick, I flashed to bios 1814 and I still have the same problem as you. All my bios settings are on default.Quote:
Originally Posted by nick_DX48BT2
Every time I boot after disconnecting the mains power the following happens:
power on, drives and fans power up, screen stays black; after a few seconds everything powers down (drives getting knackered...); and then it starts up again reaching the "POST failed (press Y for setup screen, etc)" message. After that it boots up normally, and reboots properly provided that mains power is never disconnected.
So Intel still needs to fix this.
It still doing that with the 1814 bios,:( Did it help with anything else?:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by vipertwo
That must be a x48 chipset thing because my #2 computer in my sig will do that sometimes when I shut off power but it dont restart it goes to the best last knowning config and starts from the backup bios.
That was the first thing I checked, because it's obvious and annoying. I didn't notice anything else getting better or worse, but I really didn't have time to check yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moose2
the same thing happens to me. i just want to add my voice to the mix so Intel knows it's a common problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by vipertwo
I first saw this issue when I got the board > two months ago and I was concerned because at that point nobody had posted anything regarding this issue on forums. I contacted immediately Intel regarding this issue and spent a lot of time with them doing stupid tests after which they agreed to test on their own computers and were able to observe this SAME issue on their OWN computers to the great surprise of the Intel tech guy on the phone (great design and quality control!!!! they missed that!!!!). Like you, my main concern besides the fact that there is an unsuccessful POST and behavior for no reason while no settings are changed, is the cycling of the hard drives. Everything is on UPS now and if I need to remove power to install stuff etc I unplug the HDD on the first boot after re-applying power.Quote:
Originally Posted by vipertwo
The Intel "fix" so far according to the Tech guy I talked to last week is:
- Update to the latest BIOS as usual
- Remove the battery for one minute and put the battery flat on a table upside down (this is exactly as it was explained to me)
- Replace the battery, go in the BIOS, and in the memory options, choose Advanced-> User Defined instead of Auto, but without changing any options. Then save.
I haven't tried it yet....does it work for anyone here?
Well I just updated to 1814 with no problem, we see how it goes.
Well updating to 1814 has resolved a lot of the issues for me:
- no more power cycling randomly while trying to post, the off/on that nick_dx48bt2 is suffering from.
- I was able to hit 400/1600 with the same memory, loser timings but it wouldn't even post before.
- board is a lot more predictable.
I tried to see if my reaper memory would boot at 1T with everything set to auto, but no go.:(
With bios 1814 my computer is starting a little faster.
SILVRHAND!!
You tRAS is WAY to low!!! I run 7-7-7-18, at 9-9-9, use 24-28, I have seen 27 commonly used.
but 13, WAY to low! then you can try the other timmings and lower them, make sure th voltage is at raated value of the DIMM before you lower them.
-Ron
gtj
Found your X38/X48 timing calculator and was wondering if this can be used for any X48 board? I had the DX48BT2 but was so frustrated I RMA it and went with another board. Sounds like I should have given the intel board a few more days for the new bios (1814)as I was very tired of the power cycling and the finiky start ups.
From a math perspective it should apply to any but the calculator does use terms like "Reference Frequency" and "Memory Frequency" that are real labels in the Intel BIOS.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnstonmar
Yeah, no kidding. When you start approaching 400 FSB you should be around 20 or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by DualCpuUser
I was wondering about temperature for the North and South bridge of this board. What should my idle and load temps be around? I'm about to OC for the first time, my only concern is too much temperature. Just wondering how much does OC affect the chipset temp and where the roof is?
The funny thing is that these are what are pulled from the XMP profile on the chip when it's set to the secondary profile.Quote:
Originally Posted by gtj
- John
Note:
XMP Profile 1: 1600MHz 7-7-7-28*
XMP Profile 2: 1777MHz 9-9-9-31
I was using profile 2, but it doesn't seem like the DX48BT2 has a setting for 31, wonder if it's flipping it in the BIOS somehow.
HardOCP recently reviewed the Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 and had awarded it the "HardOCP Gold" award.
I still feel that that Intel review was way out of line on "Epic Fail", so I carefully compared the two.
In any case, I posted my findings here: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=103
Interesting? Hmm?
Wonder if more copper bling and the name Gigabyte were on the DX48BT2 what it's rating would have been then.
well said.
Kyle said i'm not a reputable source because i insulted him? i say he's a crooked reviewer that will favor companies that send him more free stuff. i'm just a regular guy who hit 480 FSB on my first try with this board. he's the professional that insisted his won't go over 333 FSB no matter what he does.
now tell me who is more trustworthy.
PS the only reason i didn't try for 500 FSB or higher is because my CPU has a high multiplier. i'm a regular user - not a benchwhore. so i really have no reason to explore the max FSB on this board.
I'm not defending Kyle as his attitude is horrid.
That being said the DX48BT2 has to be one of the pickiest boards I've had in a long time. This thing definitely is not without it's issues and I've experienced a lot of things that Kyle ran into.
I am still working out the kinks as the board was a trade up for my Abit IP35 Pro, that cost me nothing, but I was expecting a lot more from this board than what I've ran into.
Quote:
Originally Posted by xMrBunglex
yeah. i'm not a Bone Trail fanboy by any means. i've publicly expressed my disappointment with this board many times. the only reason i have it is because it was given to me (brand new) for free. if i had had a choice, i would have picked an Asus DDR2 board.
what bothered me about the [H] review is that some respected reviewers told the whole world that it can't OC beyond 333 FSB. that tells me that they're either incompetent or liars. i got my board stable at 450 FSB the very first night i owned it. it's given me many headaches along the way, but there is no question that it can OC circles around my last motherboard (Asus P5W DH Deluxe).
I really think there are some QC issues with these boards, I'm wondering if they had a bad batch of X48 bins or something. I don't know finally after the last BIOS upgrade I'm stable at 400/1600. But it won't clock much higher, 411FSB at most. There is probably more hidden in it but I don't want to mess with the GTL REF voltage adjustments.
I did find another bug with the board, if a XMP profile has settings that the board doesn't support it completely sets them wrong, which caused some of my stability issues, luckily for me someone pointed that out to me.
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Originally Posted by xMrBunglex
I get a similar.... restore power, boot and then my rig shutsdown and reboots itself again into no screen etc... so I soft reboot and all fires up good.Quote:
Originally Posted by vipertwo
No 'Post Failed messages', or anything like that
I always thought the X48 was a "golden sample" type X38... same components, same software, same drivers, same everything... different logo printsecreened on the board.
I picked up this board from the sell/buy area of xtreme and finally starting to finish the installation but it looks as if I'm going to regret it. :(
that which does not kill you only makes you stronger. your new BT will be able to push your Q6600 to its edge without any problems. you'll be fine as long as you know what you're doing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Think
After installing 1814, did you reset your bios to default settings? I found that this release in particular was a little flakey until I did a "load optimal settings", then reloaded my OC settings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolf_Rider
I had very similar symptoms, but then my powersupply smoked (Originally an Enermax Whisper II) and I purchased a new one. Didn't really go up in power as it wasn't necessary according to all the power calculators I've used, but I did go a whole level up on quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolf_Rider
Now I don't have any of the described problems with my Zalman ZM600-HP. A power supply that is extremely stable on the rails, even at full load according to JonnyGURU.
While your supply may still be working, is it possible (as the specific model isn't in your sig, just it's rating) that you could have one that is unfortunately outside of good stable rail specifications? Have a chance to borrow one of reputable quality and see the result?
If you could test one, without first purchasing, you "may" find that this is the cause of this problem for you. I recommend the try before buy, because I'd feel bad if you went out and bought one on my recommendation and didn't have any change in result.
Also, check the rating on your Powerware 5125a UPS. If your UPS is too low on rated volt amps, when your supply is at full load, you'll run into stability problems even with a quality power supply. Quality UPS's of sufficiant rating must be used with the appropriate power supply. Make sure to add all the peak amps of all the assorted peripherals that are also connected to the UPS, something could take it over the top and you'll get poor power results (a really good UPS will shutoff due to overload, a poor one will provide under power that even a 99% PFC supply cannot adapt for).
For the first time I am ready to RAID-1 two identical drives connected to this motherboard's two eSATA ports.
First question is, do I still need the Matrix tech from Intel even if I am not RAIDing any SATA drives connected to the internal SATA ports?
Second question is, what's with the "F6" thing? Once I download the Marvel Raid driver at
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...%2064&lang=eng
how do I use the "F6" key with it during installation?
I do have the original VISTA Ultimate 64-bit DVD but do I really need to create a floppy (I can't) or a CD-ROM and then pretend that I am about to re-install Windows and then press F6? What gives?
Intel doesn't seem to give much info on this and one is supposed to know all this sh... I mean stuff..? :)
Thanks.
Vista has the raid drivers in it so you don't need F6.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony Rotten
If you are using the esata on the back of motherboard I don't know if vista comes with the drivers or not.
Thanks, so I'll only download
STOR_AllOS_MRUSetup_2.1.0.10_PV_Marvell.exe
for which I already have the instruction manual.
It's supposed to be a GUI program to set up the RAID on the eSATA drives.
As an aside and as a programmer, I could not believe that that utility is going to install the APACHE web server on my machine so that I can use the utility!!! What a crock!
If that is still the case then I will have to spend extra time in eradicating whatever web server software they installed to be able to run their all important piece of sh.. software. But I digress...
As soon as the chkdsk /f /r finishes on my just installed second eSATA Barracuda (SEAGATE ST3750330AS) 750GB, I'll go for it :)
Good luck.
You don't need the apache crap. When you set the mode to RAID in BIOS, the Marvell bios will pop up and you can create the array there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony Rotten
All you need is the F6 package which just has the drivers. When Windows next boots it'll prompt you for the drivers.
The "F6" reference is for when you want to install windows on the array;
My PSU is the linked (1x 550w + 1x 650w) units that came standard with the P190 case and the VA rating on the UPS is 1500/ 1050w. The load indicator on the UPS says 50% load, with everything plugged in... I mean rig/ monitor/ scanner/ printer/ powered USB hubs. The 5125a is supposed to provide constant power out regardless of surge/ sag from mains supply, which really is all I was interested inQuote:
Originally Posted by HighTest
Today, I installed a new LAN NIC, to get off onboard, and found the rig when I powered up... started, stopped, restarted again and went all the way to desktop :shrug:
that was my last power supply and i had the same issue with this motherboard. if your computer stopped doing it, it might have more to do with a BIOS upgrade than your PSU.Quote:
Originally Posted by HighTest
on a side note, that Zalman 600W is the nicest power supply i've ever owned. i only got my current Corsair 750W for my new video cards (higher total rating and four 6+2 PCI-E connectors), but i miss my old Zalman.
my Bone Trail had the power cycling issue with both power supplies. i just flashed to the 1812 BIOS last night and haven't checked to see if the problem is fixed or not.
Hi all, I have the board installed, just waiting for more cash to get the processor and memory. I keep hearing about the power cycling problem, so my question is:
What does the board do when it does the Power Cycling?
I noticed on my BT2 the capacitors on the 3 phase side are bent (during transit?) and are leaning against the PWM heatsinks, anyone think that is a problem? Should I try bending them back a little?
I forgot to ask this: I have a dual boot system with XP Pro-32 bit and Vista Ultimate 64-bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by gtj
Can I install the RAID 1 (two eSATA) drives in both OSs without conflict?
That is, I'd like them to have the same arrangement under each of the two OSs.
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by Rainstir
Haven't tried it but as long as you use the same version of the driver you'll be OK. Probably a good idea to test it with non critical data first though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony Rotten