hahahaha aint that the damn truth.Quote:
Originally Posted by .OCX
its default dimm is 1.88 which, by pec is correct but asus needs their peepee's smacked they should have made the default 2.0 ir something. 1.88 isnt good enough for most newer kits of ram.
but there is also the subject of all the ram subtimings which i think is playing even a larger part on the DET DRAM issue.
dont buy the Maximus, frankly its a waste of money. especially for an e6300Quote:
Originally Posted by MrWizard6600
if you really want to know the god's truth the DFI Lanparty P35 T2RS is a much better board in terms of dollar for dollar.
i hate to say it but it is...
You got me thinking so I decided to check on mine, and all was well. My sudden nv driver problem and RAM flakyness leads me to believe the board's subtiming is what I need to be setting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lestat
Too bad Asus doesn't let us do that with any sort of acuracy or control. :mad:
Hi guys,
This is my first post in this forum. You have a nice thread going on here. :)
I've been wrestling with the Maximus Formula in combination with a Xeon 3220 for a while now. I still haven't been able to get it running at 3.6Ghz stable, at least not long-term prime95 stable.
I currently have it running at 380x9 while working my way up in small steps from there. I had it running prime 95 overday but when I got home from work it gave a BSOD. :(
Afterwards I've ghetto-modded another 40mm fan to the NB which keeps my temps =< 47C. I don't exactly know how true the rumors of instability above 47C are but I'd like to keep it as cool as possible.
I'll try running prime overnight again which it will hopefully complete this time.
Those are my current settings:
Bios 0907 - Xeon 3220
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : 9
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 380
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 760
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 5
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : -
Write Recovery Time : -
Read to Precharge Time : -
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : -
Write to Read Delay (S) : -
Write to Read Delay (D) : -
Read to Read Delay (S) : -
Read to Read Delay (D) : -
Write to Write Delay (S) : -
Write to Write Delay (D) : -
DRAM Static Read Control: auto
Ai Clock Twister : auto
Transaction Booster : auto
CPU Voltage : 1.4V
CPU PLL Voltage : auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45
DRAM Voltage : 2.1
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.3
South Bridge Voltage : auto
Loadline Calibration : enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : -
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : -
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 : Enabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
Don't mind my ram, it's at such :banana::banana::banana::banana:ty settings until I find the limit for my cpu ;)
I'm going to test a 3220 ES tonight UNLOCKED multi:shocked: How are your temps on that chipQuote:
Originally Posted by Den_Sjaekert
Anyways for 3.6GHz your FSBT is rather low, I would set it at 1.40
Your NB is also kinda low I would up it to 1.47-1.49
Hehe that ES sounds nice :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
It's idling at 28C core 0/1 and 25C core 3/4. Fully loaded after a few minutes on OCCT CPU test it reaches 63C on a Tuniq Tower 120. 1.4V
Thanks for the input. I'll try that and see if it gets any better :)
Have fun with that ES! :D
Current settings are still unstable as hell. :) OCCT crashes after 2 seconds.
I'm on Vista x64 btw.
Bios 0907 - Xeon 3220
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : 9
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : auto
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 800
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 5
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : -
Write Recovery Time : -
Read to Precharge Time : -
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : -
Write to Read Delay (S) : -
Write to Read Delay (D) : -
Read to Read Delay (S) : -
Read to Read Delay (D) : -
Write to Write Delay (S) : -
Write to Write Delay (D) : -
DRAM Static Read Control: disabled
Ai Clock Twister : auto
Transaction Booster : enabled, relax level 0
CPU Voltage : 1.425V on 1.4V it gave a BSOD on startup
CPU PLL Voltage : auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.47
DRAM Voltage : 2.1
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.4
South Bridge Voltage : auto
Loadline Calibration : enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : -
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : -
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2 Ref
SB 1.5V Voltage : auto
Will keep you updated.
edit: OCCT still fails after 2 seconds on 1.425V
It's getting a little better at ~1.44V. It's been running for over a minute now.
Should I manually set the CPU PLL voltage too?
you got 4 sticks of ram or 2?
I run my PLL at auto and have had no problems so far, a manual setting might be around 1.52-1.55???
I'll agree with you there. DFI Lanparty P35 T2R is a great board at a great price. Great board for tweaking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lestat
Don't get me wrong, the Maximus is too--but I don't think it is better than the DFI. It doesn't have enough going for it.
Currently I'm using 2, but eventually I'll be putting 2 sticks back in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I'll try PLL at auto for now. I have the feeling this xeon needs a lot more juice at 400mhz fsb.
you might try 1.45 my Q6600 needs 1.45actual something like 1.475-1.48 in bios for a stable run
Try:Quote:
Originally Posted by Den_Sjaekert
-Defining your FSB Strap to Northbridge: (See Pic) 333 and 400 are Best.
-Performance Level: Most likely your current setup is forcing Performance Level 7, which can cause some stability issues as well when overclocking. Based on the chart, I would try:
-NB voltage may be too low if your trying to run 1:1.Code:400 Straps
Performance Level 8
DRAM Static Read Control:DISABLED
Ai Clock Twister : STRONG
Transaction Booster : DISABLED
Boost: 0
-or-
Performance Level 9:
DRAM Static Read Control:DISABLED
Ai Clock Twister : STRONG
Transaction Booster : DISABLED
Boost: 1
-Ai Clock Twister: Try STRONG for Overclocking.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...1&d=1203276218
These are my Q6600 3.6GHz Prime stable settings BIOS 907
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1080MHz
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: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax Level 0
CPU Voltage : 1.475v (BIOS)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.58v (BIOS)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49v (BIOS)
DRAM Voltage : 2.1v (BIOS)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40v (BIOS)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.075v (BIOS)
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_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50v (BIOS)
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
You will have to adjust CPU Volts accordingly but its a good place to start.
8x450 gave me better bandwidth than 9x400
Vista 64bit and 4x1GB ram will tax your NB alot you will have to adjust your NB volts when / if you add the other 2 sticks
Damn Grnfinger that voltage seems high, I run 3.6 stable at 1.425, Im actually going to try to go lower now SINCE I finally have a stable 3.6. My mem settings finally seem to be working with my ballistix.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
@Grnfinger: Nice, but your voltage seems a bit high. I would try dropping that down to around 1.42 or so if you can.
My Quad had a VID of 1.325 and scaled rather poorly, hence the high volts for 3.6GHz. 3.8GHZ needed 1.565 and that was no good for 24/7 use.
I have had my board since Novemeber I know what it needs to be stable.
Thats why I have aquired this ES 3220 to test against my Wolfdale.
Ah. Bad luck about the scaling, but there's not much you can do about it. Good luck with the E8400, though :up:
Sorry, I dont understand this performace stuff. Everyone says run disabled and 0-2 for high fsb.Quote:
Originally Posted by .OCX
I run 475fsb with twister strong and booster enabled at 2 at 1:1 ram at 2V and nb at 1.65V non se. I can get into windows at 490fsb still booster enabled at 2 but not stable. Will changing this setting help stability?
I can get to 545fsb and e6600 with booster on auto also but changing the booster will still not let it clock higher.
From my experience, X-Fi plays nicer on Maximus than DFI Lanparty P35 T2R. Some games have zero crackle. Also, it doesn't look like a sprite bottle. :D
Honestly, I've had both and they're great for even less demanding air oc's.
For high fsb you should try to lower performance level to 9 for example.Quote:
Originally Posted by fordf250
PL has its limitations based on this equation for fsb > 465:
PL - tCL/Divider > 2.75
Since i have tried 500@6:5@600-5-5-5-5@ PL=7 setting which needs 1.6 nb voltage you have:
7-5/6/5 = 2.833 > 2.75
So you are trying at 545@1:1. Check memset when using auto to see PL used.
If it is 10 then you should also put the CL of yours and this will give you the idea.
Also vtt,gtl voltages play a role on that for high fsb also
Hey everybody,
I overclocked my E1200 Dual Core Celeron 1.60Ghz @3.00Ghz these BIOS settings. Also, I tried to oc with @2.50ghz, @2.80Ghz, @3.20Ghz and I was successful with these speeds at that time too (I was use different settings for only @3.20Ghz). However, I tried to different BIOS setting variations for @3.40Ghz and then I was failure at that time. I couldnt reach @3.40Ghz at that time. Anyway, I can use it daily with @3.00Ghz and @3.20Ghz todays.
Everyone can give some advise for reach @3.40Ghz lol :)
BTW, I didnt add my screenshots or my valid values for cpuz yet but if u wanna them all, I can share for u of course.
Here we goes,
Note: English is not my first language... So sometimes I am not able to express myself properly... When I writes something in English, I can mix my own grammar in it so sometimes it sounds a little different to you. Really sorry but thatCode:377FSB Dual Core Celeron BIOS Settings (907)
CPU Feature
Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
CPU Ratio Control [Manual]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [8]
FSB Frequency [377]
FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]
PCIE Frequency [100]
DRAM Settings
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DRAM Command Rate [Auto]
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
DRAM Static Read Control [Disabled]
Ai Clock Twister [Strong]
Transaction Booster [Enabled]
Boost Level [0]
Voltage Settings
CPU Voltage [Auto]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
North Bridge Voltage [Auto]
DRAM Voltage [Auto]
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
South Bridge Voltage [Auto]
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_REF]
SB 1.5V Voltage [Auto]
System Specs
Temperatures: 10 C between 23 C normal
Ram: OCZ Reaper 2Gb 800 Mhz Cl4 Kit (2x1gb) (With Heat Pipe Cooling)
Processor: Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200, 1.60 Ghz, LGA775 512k L2 Cache 800Mhz FSB - Cooling: Zalman Reserator XT
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Formula - x38+ICH9R - Rev1.xx
Graphics Card: GeForce 8600 GT - 256Mb 128bit GDDR3 - GPU Clock 540Mhz - RAMDAC 400Mhz
Hard Drives: 80Gb Maxtor, 160Gb Seagate, 320Gb Samsung
POWER SUPPLY: CM Real Power Pro 620w
Case: CM Stacker 831 Black
I tried it with my setup, except I did 445 x 9, and it booted, did a 3DMark CPU run and it was stable... But when I run Prime95 for 15 min it crashes...Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I'm using like you say 4 x 1GB stick, and Vista X64, thought I kept the NB @1.49 and I did the above things.
I did set the NB now on 1.51 and PCI-e on 105Mhz becuase I got no internet on 110Mhz :p: .
Thxn for the settings, and I hope we all can keep helping each other !
(PS: Do I need to adjust the PLL voltage for my high speed ? )
it looks like your fsb term is a little low for 445fsb with 4 sticks. I wouldn't be surprised if more volts there gets you where you need for run Prime stable.
idk if the cpu pll will help you here. Sometimes bringing your sb volts up a notch can help with stability.
I've given up on 400x9 stable for now. :(
I was getting nothing but BSOD after a few minutes on OCCT. :(
Tried with the following settings:
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax Level 0 or 1
CPU Voltage : 1.4 - 1.56 (BIOS)
CPU PLL Voltage : auto - 1.6 (BIOS)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45v -1.61 (BIOS)
DRAM Voltage : 2.1v (BIOS)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40v -1.56v (BIOS)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.075v (BIOS)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50v (BIOS)
Am I still doing something wrong? Or could it be that my cpu is a dud? :shakes:
Memtest turned out okay by the way.
Did you know?:
There was that guy "p$YcHo" at www.forudeluxx.de and he wrote to Asus again and again asking for a new bios with right temperatures and higher TRFC timings in bios and guess what :D
He got mail with new bios 1003 for Maximus Formula today.
Bios 1003(Beta) Maximus Formula:
Post http://www.forumdeluxx.de/forum/show...postcount=1334
Thread http://www.forumdeluxx.de/forum/show...449908&page=54
TRFC http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=19022008592gs4.jpg
:wave:
Added to first post with direct link!
MF1003.zip
Thnx, I'm testing it asap...Quote:
Originally Posted by iadstudio
http://www.abload.de/thumb/19022008592gs4.jpg
TRFC changes on new bios.
OOooOOooOO I am itching to test this like junkie looking for a fix.Quote:
Originally Posted by eSp!s0
A very huge :up: :up: :up: for sharing this golden nugget
Anybody have comments yet besides Kup?
I need to know for sure that this new bios works with the E8400
New bios (1003) has the same issues as upgrading from <0901 to >0901, saved profiles just reset to "AUTO" on rebooting. You have to set it all again.
Aside from that, it seems quite nice. Not tested much, but there are changes. TRFC being a big one...
p$YcHo wrote that there are no changes in temperatures of 45nm, too. He will asking for another bios now ;)
But sb. wrote, that 65nm temperatures now seems right again after that issue with 0907.
TRFC is biggest change I read.
Anything else seems to be like in 0903 and 0907, but I didn`t try it out till yet.
That`s all I read at forumdeluxx.de.
any better gtl contol on the new bios? im at work and it will be an hour and a half before i get home to try it out.
Nope, from what I could tell (setting both as per normal) still the same two options, going to 0.63% and 0.67%... :down:Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenEffect
I've came to the conclusion this set up with Dual prime95 4 hours @ 4.2 ghz vcore 1.60:down: , ilde 24c, load 63c. NB @ 1.65v load 40c, SB @ 1.20v 31c. The problem is that I cannot lower the vcore @1.60 in order to stable dual prime95. The vcore is way too much! It should be at vcore 1.45v and temps are too high with the Coolit Freezone...It must be the PSU Enermax Liberty 620 Dual rail @ 36amps lack of AMPS? My goals is to reach 4.7 ghz:) I think the PSU is holding it back!
It's fixed, but with odd values. I'm sure the bios screeny Tony had showed "54" being an option, and something which Tony recommended for 4 sticks of ram. But this bios has "55" as an option, and other odd ones like that... :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by DerekFSE
oh bugger :down:Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
Hopefully this isn't a final bios. It's listed as BETA so the final might have better options? :stick: :slap:Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenEffect
It was alittle iffy at first but the bios seems to work well once you figure out the memory settings so it will boot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eastcoasthandle
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...rnfinger/1.png
Going to run a little OCCT / Prime test and see if its still stable at my settings
Not sure how I feel yet about this bios. The 400 strap settings I had w/ 0907 would not boot. As a matter of fact 400+ fsb would not boot at all on the 400 strap. I'm up and 100% now on the 333 strap at 400fsb, but performance is a little worse than 0907 bios.
It must be memory sub-timings that are effecting it, but I swear the board timings are much more loose on this version. Now that I'm at 400 x9 I'm not sure whether I should go for tighter timings and try to make up the performance gap from 0907 or if I should go for top frequency on this bios.
I'll start with the 400 strap and see where I get. I'm guessing this bios is designed for higher clocks needed for the 45nm processors coming out.
Well, this makes no sense, but I could not previously boot to 400 strap and now, after booting with transaction booster: disables, static read and clock twister: disabled/light, I can not boot with 400 strap, booster enabled, and twister strong. Those exact settings wouldn't work before.
The only change was settign wirte to read delay, read to precharge and write recover in the bios. Although there are more memory subtimings, they make no sense to me and never have. It just seems these setting in this bios is even more confusing.
I think I'll wait til' I get my other 2 sticks back to go much further.
Title says it all :D
PS: PL 7 on 266 strap.
Very nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
Thanks. Here is a little action on Server 2008 x64 RC1 and Vista 32bit RTM...Quote:
Originally Posted by tommithy
I got the RMA back and everything seems fine now, thanks for all the help. Installed vista 64 this go around and the supreme-fx optical has quit working I saw the problem posted when I searched but never saw a answer. Is there one? Worked fine on XP.
What kind of memory you're using and r u running 4x1GB sticks or 2x2GB sticks? I have the same problem with 9x400 as well but I didn't get BSOD when running OCCT. It just either restarts or crashes after a few mins. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Den_Sjaekert
I only see BSOD when running 425x9 though. :p: I haven't thought about giving it up yet eventhough it really makes me sick having 9x400 stable. Gotto give it another try, with new BIOS maybe.
Using 1003 BiOS, it all works as before (445*9 or 400*9 with E8400), but I still can't resume from Sleep mode, while E6600 worked fine (XP SP3 RC2)
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by iTravis
I have Team Xtreem 800mhz 4-4-4-10 with micron d9. I've tried both 2 and 4 sticks but neither work. ;P
My cpu is a g0 xeon, L747A470.
How hard it is to have tRFC in steps of one?
Abit Quad GT has them up to 70 with +1 increment?
Come on Asus it is not that hard...plz
Yay! New BIOS! P$ych0 and Kup, kudos.
Zucker, why does your Everest stepping say C0/M0??? What's M0???
I have no idea; using latest everest beta, I can only guess M0 is the next revision of the 45nm?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dostoyevsky77
At this point I can't seem to find the bios listed with its features and fixes on the asus support site.
Can anyone shed some light on this? Any improvements?
Tested 1003 and went back to 0903. Temperatures are weird again and I had curious biossettings after flashing. After a reboot and DETRAM issue I removed battery and after bios was normal again, but the only positive thing for me would be a bit better ramperformace then 090X.
But I have another problem:
My ram was stable at 1200Mhz, now it isn`t anymore. Memtest now shows errors waht it didn`t before. The votages have nothing to do with that, I tested that last night till morning. TB and AIClock are right and not the problem. It could be the ram itself, the ramslots I use for the 2 sticks or the board has **** voodoo-issues.
That's my guess. IT sure seems like tit some times.Quote:
Originally Posted by eSp!s0
1003, maybe the testing bios that Tony mentioned had a couple "issues?? Maybe it's not ready for prime time then. . .
I actually have 1001 so this is newer, tRFC is borked yes they need 1clock steps not 5 but at least we have over 42.
It makes me laugh how Asus release bios files under embargo and then an engineer will leak to an end user...they really do need to get their act together.
Anyway, on 8000 reaper X we have a new SPD with 54trfc so you can set by auto to get this or set 55 in bios.
You should see 1000mhz 2V or less now, setting 60trfc may allow 1066+
thanks for the info.
I noticed that BiOS 1003 uses Perf Level of 6 at DDR2-1200, while 907 was PL 7. (Perf. Level is also known as tRD and controlled by Transaction booster)
Because of this, I also started getting errors, so I changed the Clock Twister to Moderate (from Strong) and it seems fine now.
P.S. 907 would not work at tRD of 6 at all (would not boot)
Quote:
Originally Posted by eSp!s0
What is the temp reading problem? I have phase so I don't see real temps anyway.
Yes, but I flashed back to 0903 and Ram wasn`t stable, too.(Same settings as before with 0903 and there were rockstable)Quote:
Originally Posted by Nhawk
It took me 3hours today but know I solved it.
Had to change ram into the blue slots, no way to get them working within specs of 1200mhz in white slots. Also I had to change TB from enabled lvl0(TRD7) to disabled lvl0(TRD 8), could leave the rest as before and now Memtest was allright the last test.
When the board is running as it should, it`s the best board I ever had, but then sometimes this voodoo-:banana::banana::banana::banana: shows off and board begins to behave crazy and there is nothing you can do.
I am glad, that loading Defaults after failed OC is working again for me, that was horrible the last weeks with no booting system for hours :down:
Just downloaded 1003 and when i change multi from auto i get no boot! Have changed back to 0907!
Can anyone recommend the best 4gb RAM kit for this board? I thought the Ballistix would be fine, but I only have one set of the old Ballistix and I can't get my hands on another. They keep sending me the new revision which is cr@p.
What 2x 2gb kit will handle 500+ fsb on this board?
For that matter is 2x2gb or 4x1gb a better bet for higher overclocks? I'm getting the feeling that most 2gb sticks are not high binned parts, at least yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by iadstudio
While 4x 1gb is doable at high clocks, it requires a bit more nb voltage. From what people are saying, 2x 2gb is a little less stressful on the board.Quote:
Originally Posted by xgman
I have my Mushkin Redlines XP8000 at 500 FSB 1:1 with 5-5-5-12 timings (still testing stability)
It is good we agreed on the +/-1 stepping of tRFC. Someone can tighten then as far as he wish. Also tREF is another thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony
For other having issues with new bios remember this is not official yet.
And be sure you have flashed the bios with correct parameters (erasing full eeprom etc) :up:
New bios 1003 is a pos:mad: :mad:
Took 4ever to get the thing to boot and after all that memory tweaking its still a bad bios.
Back to 907
Does it easily flash back to 0907? or do you need to use the old Asus update in 32 bit OS?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
That sucks... I guess that's why it wasn't released to the public yet.
I hope they get it sorted...
I tried 4 USB sticks and NONE worked, I had to use the old Asus Update:shakes:Quote:
Originally Posted by iadstudio
When I tried EZ Flash it was like it would not read the USB stick all I had was a C:\ drive option and nothing for USB
The ones in my sig. Good for 533 mhz so far. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by xgman
I'm called up ASUS today to get my RMA, and They will only repair it....They will not give out any replacements, and if they say the board is non-repairable, they will call me and give me "options" I'm never going with ASUS again....
You can run those at 533 with 8GB?Quote:
Originally Posted by theonlybabyface
400 FSB with 400 strap?
They wont do a cross ship anymore?Quote:
Originally Posted by [cTx]Warboy
Hell you could be months b4 you get the board back.
Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
That is correct...:D
Can any one give me some Advice????
i have some temp ram in my machine while i wait for my replacment Reaper 9200.
when i boot my machine gets stuck on Countmem ?????
the machine is at total stock!!! no overclock or changes in bios except RAID, ive tried 1 stick 2 sticks clearing Cmos using battery ive reflashed the bios and i cant understand why i get stuck at countmem.... its not frozen tho i can hit buttons to enter setup and it registers but doesnt go anywhere??
after about 10 resets and cmos button hits it finally boots?
i cant understand this? any help?
thanks
you guys having issues i swear you have the ram set up to tight, flashing back to 0907 should do nothing really as long as you are mindful of tRD, tRFC and tRAS.
Im about to post 5Hrs+ 8GB at 1000 with bios set to 1.8V stable, i used the stability test in Everest. I tested Linpack this afternoon for 5 hrs and Everest caught errors in 20 mins so im thinking everest may be better at this time.
I quite like this 1003 for now, I will test some fsb with my yorkie over the next few days
If I ran my ram any looser it would be like a $2 whore with a $1.50 change comming.
1003 seems an like a renamed 901 bios to me. Same ram issues and hard as hell to find the correct settings. Even after I finally got it to boot there was alot of lag and bandwidth was restricted alot more than 907/903. Its not worth the effort to make the jump imho
Anyone have experience with these on the maximus?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820313043
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No help?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pandamonia
I had that problem i upped my northbridge voltage and mem! That did the trick!
If the MF1003 bios is still unofficial, shouldn't it be noted in the OP of this thread?
Not that I'm lecturing or anything, just for completeness and everyone getting all the info :)
I had experience with that (in germany) and it took about 4 weeks, till board came back repaired, that was ok for me :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I humbly ask for help of the PRO's.
My thread:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=177591
Nope, they don't have any in stock and won't do advance or cross-shipping.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Only repair, not replacement. So I'm screwed....
@KUP PLZ REMOVE 1003 BIOS PLZ, or at least put a warning next to it...
Plz put on the front page that the 1003 Bios really is crappy too for Qx9650 (don't have the E8400 at the moment) ...At stock all fine...then I couldn't touch the multi (up nor down) : had to leave that on auto... Otherwise pc wouldn't post... then tried my usual settings for 450FSB (to get to 4ghz again ) no post... had to up NB voltages to get the pc to post though never succeeded in booting into windows... I just got the new Qx, feeling pretty sad as this was not good, put back the old Qx in ...same issue... reflashed to 0907 via EZ flash and all works now...
New L740B159 is better than the 747B512 I owned... this one does 3.6ghz at 1.18 volts 2 hours priming small FFT's my other one needed 1.15 to be at stable at stock lol...
same as the 1001 ;) reported all these issues then, seems they still have not fixed itQuote:
Originally Posted by Leeghoofd
Gotta love Asus bios support... It's a shame, the boards are usually really good, but just suffer when it comes to the bios! :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony
for those looking NOT for an OC but a fast quiet stable 8GB I just ran this...1003 with its issues is actually quite nice for 8GB clocking.
This at 1.8V set in bios, 1.84V real measured on the motherboard. 8GB 6400 Plat quad kit, not cherries but they sure are a fine :)
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/st...asus_1.84V.png
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/st...4V_timings.png
Yeah at stock it's okay, but as soon as you want more it goes mad lol...( feels like a striker revisited, maybe it's the same bios engineer having a bad hairday :p)
Oh i know fsb and multi is broken with the 9650...i told asus this on the 1001 hence why I did not release it.
main point of my post was 8GB 1.8V 1000MHZ was easy...new trfc option is workin well
so when does setting the trfc higher then 42 come in handy? High fsb OC? 4 sticks ram? will setting trfc manually allow one to set the performance level lower (closer to 0)? I can't get my system to boot with perf level at 6,5,4, etc..
How are the Reapers going Tony...Pretty interested in a kit... but only to run them at stock clocks nothing more....but also nothing less... Are they the same powerchips as on the competitions' model ? and will they be released as 1066Mhz models too ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony
It's weird that they didn't have the proper trfc options when set manually on previous bios. Leave it at auto and I have 52 (which is good) but switch to maunual and the highest option was 42. Don't know what they where thinking at ASUS?:p:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony
I've made some quick tests with QX9650 and bios 1003 and seems to work fine (tested multi 10 and 12)
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/889...1003fn9.th.jpg
I know many are complaining about (alpha) bios 1003, but my experience has been different. The secret to a problem free flash (ez flash) is to set everything to auto, ok, not everything, but make sure your ram frequency is set to its default speed; eg. PC2 6400 rated memory should be set to DDR2 800.
The best thing about this bios for me is that it will do things prior bioses couldn't do. For example, I couldn't run TRD (PL) 7 anywhere close to 500 fsb let alone beyond that. But now, I can do that easily into the high 530's and I'm only limited by my ram, which is rated for DDR2 800. I've posted Everest shots in the previous pages.
In short, what this means is that in most cases, some fine adjustments have to made. This bios is "the performance bios" so far... I'm frankly amazed at some of the numbers I could so easily get my changing a few digits in bios whereas in the past, with the previous bioses it took a struggle for the system to cook up these numbers. I think the true potential of this board is emerging with this bios. With even more possible control options, it will live up to its name. Of course I had to run a quick bandwidth test of my 24/7 OC on my regular OS just to make my point;
Hi
What was wrong the 1003 BiOS? I do not seem to se it on ASUS' website.
Thanks
NBK
Hmm... differing reactions to this bios.
I wonder how it will do for me.
Depends on the CPU. I have a Q6600 (GO) that can do 500FSB. 485x is smoother for daily use on 8x. The 9x is more stressfull on this core, it is a combp of FSB limit as well as core speed. I found a combo of either 4.01GHz or 501FSB in whatever combo of ratios worked for mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prodigys
If you want more FSB out of a quad, you really need to manually time PFF, FSBT and vcore. mine needed PKK of 1.712v for starters and 1.5v FSBT
Ya, exactly. 400FSB on these x38's is practally stock, hardly a challange for this chipset. However, at 500FSB I doubt even 67c would be smooth. Something would feel the heat. And especially if on stock cooling, that means way too much heat for all the components on the same pipe line (SB, PWR mosfets).Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
I agree with the others, if buying soley for the E6300, not really worth it. But if it's what you have, and you plan to upgrade soon, then yes, a great mobo. I also agree, the MAXIMUS FORMULA is a beautifull board with rich feature set. The DFI is simple, but very stable and gets the job done.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrWizard6600
Just to note, the E6300 on this is gonna go far beyond where any nVidia could ever take it. Again, each core is different, but mine on older P5WDG2-WS hit 532 stable in 1:1 for DDR1066. I know this chipset is good for that with the right CPU so you should be good to go a bit over 515 easy on this.
MY TWO CENTS
Anyone know how well 2GB of Transcend PC8500 will do on the Maximus Formula with a E8400?