ASUS Maximus II Formula - new P45 king?

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Originally Posted by nugzo

Nice work. Its crazy though having to push our memory so hard (600+Mhz) to break 10k on theses intel chipsets. I miss hitting 11k+ with nforce @ 400-450mhz. I never even tried anything any higher than link sync. I wonder what 600+mhz would have done. I think i'll order another SIIF and see. I miss SLI and playing everest.

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Thanks. Yes, the P45 doesn't produce as high a numbers in everest as chipsets like the 680i, but the superior Everest read & latency performance of the nvidia chipsets does not translate to faster SPI32M times. Clock for clock in SPI32M, the P45 is faster, so is the P35/X38/X48.

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Originally Posted by Ender3rd

Looks like the P45 more than held its own in the memory performance comparison with the X48. Interesting results, and not what I would have expected given what people have previously reported.

Nice!

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Thanks mate, I had to really push the board hard to do that, the boards MCH was as tight as it could go, the only way I could get better performance is to increase vdimm and tighten the ram timings, oh and if Asus had made pull-ins that actually work instead of being useless, perhaps I could improve on it a little.

However the X48 was doing that with relative ease, and had more in it for sure, eva just didn't have the time to fully optimize.

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Originally Posted by e.v.o

now thats impressive! :shocked: .. thanks for all your testing and information about that!
... but 1.45vNB isn't that good :eek:
Big differences when SRC/DRT is disabled?

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Thanks. Yes, SRC/DRT makes a very noticeable improvement, I would really recommend enabling them. Also Clock Twister on 'stronger' drops the latency significantly and gives a small bandwidth boost. 1.45vNB is pushing hard, I had it up to 1.49v with other testing and the NB was getting really hot.

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Originally Posted by bito

Have any of you guys played with the NB GTL Ref ??
I added +20mV to mine today and it has allowed me to lower my VFSB and VNB by a HUGE amount, with a Q9650.
If i put it back to Auto, with lower values for those two settings, the machine will BSOD.
Give it a try and post results here :)

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I have had a brief play with it, and got the best results leaving it on auto, much to my displeasure. However now I using different ram/chipset settings I will have another go.

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Originally Posted by Codeman05

Well guys, I've just about had it with this board...

I cannot prime blend for more than 30 minutes without an error.

I have tried 2 different sets of G.Skill 2x2GB F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK PC8500
As well as a set of 2x1 GB A-Data PC6400 that I know performs at 1066.
All 3 sets passed memtest but all fail at the 30-35 minute mark on prime blend.

Even stock clocks, cpu and ddr2....same story. This exact rig was 24hr prime stable on a 780i board @ 474x9.5 & 1:1

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Unless you have a dodgey board, perhaps your rams are having compatibility problems. Do you have any others, or can you even borrow a kit from a mate and try them? It should not be unstable at 453 FSB 1:1, I can get my board stable at 534 FSB 1:1 and higher, so the 'average board' can do that no problem.

Try different ram, if still a no go, perhaps swap the board.

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Originally Posted by SiGfever

I think that he got these...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231194

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I picked those up last week. I couldn't get them stable higher than 1100ish. i didn't try long. Maybe cryptik can share some timings and voltages if he gets his running any better.

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Originally Posted by CryptiK

Unless you have a dodgey board, perhaps your rams are having compatibility problems. Do you have any others, or can you even borrow a kit from a mate and try them? It should not be unstable at 453 FSB 1:1, I can get my board stable at 534 FSB 1:1 and higher, so the 'average board' can do that no problem.

Try different ram, if still a no go, perhaps swap the board.

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Actually tried 2 other sets. One was the same brand and model, just a seperate pair. The other set I tried was a different manufacture all together.

I will play more with the GTL's and see if I can find a sweet spot.
Otherwise I'll see if I can borrow a bud's 780i and try it out again.
Gonna be a long night :o

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Originally Posted by nugzo

I picked those up last week. I couldn't get them stable higher than 1100ish. i didn't try long. Maybe cryptik can share some timings and voltages if he gets his running any better.

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I have these running at 1122Mhz now, hoping for better out of the 8800's.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166

Quick question then regarding this board.

I currently have a P5E Deluxe (X48) a set of 2x2 GB OCZ reapers (pc2-8500) and just ordered a Q9650.

Would the maximus II formula provide higher stable overclocks than the Asus X48 board (on air)?

That'd be Grnfinger with thoe G.Skill PI ram, I run Team & CellShock kits. However it seems ~1150 is the average max of those sticks, they are binning the PSC IC's very carefully so you really get what you pay for with very little overclocking headroom, the 9600's are the way to go if you want 1200+ out of the G.Skill PI series.

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Originally Posted by nugzo

Most 45nm seem to like negative #'s for GTL. Try:
CPU GTL Reference (0): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (1):-40mv
CPU GTL Reference (2): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (3):-40mv

I know some have good results with your current settings but i mostly see -'s for 45nm and +'s for 65nm.

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Da** that might have been it, 2 hours blend so far at 463x9.5 1:1 and running...beats my previous best by 1.5hrs and that was with lower clocks :up:
I'll let it wrap up over night and see what happens :D If all is well I can drop the multi and start to have some fun.

Thanks again for the advice all.

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Originally Posted by Codeman05

Da** that might have been it, 2 hours blend so far at 463x9.5 1:1 and running...beats my previous best by 1.5hrs and that was with lower clocks :up:
I'll let it wrap up over night and see what happens :D If all is well I can drop the multi and start to have some fun.

Thanks again for the advice all.

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Great! Lets go for 475!! 4512mhz is next for you! If you stay where you are, You may be able to drop your vcore and or vFSB some now that GTL's are a little more in line.

Every CPU behaves differently, and the GTL Refs required also change when you change FSB and vFSB. You do run really high vFSB so it would be a fair guess that is why you require negative GTL Refs. Glad to hear you are making progress.


New PB bandwidth and latency for 540 FSB:
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...0FSB648MHz.jpg

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Originally Posted by CryptiK

New PB bandwidth and latency for 540 FSB:
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...0FSB648MHz.jpg

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Awesome. Any 4gb (2x2) that you know of that'll clock that high?

Yep, G.Skill PC-9600 PI will do it, and higher. They are the best kit on the market at the moment IMO.

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Originally Posted by nugzo

If that doesnt work for you, try adjusting 1 and 3 in 10mv increments. I know its time consuming but thats what you gotta do. My sweet spot for this 9650 is +10 -45 +10 -45.

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nugzo,
Thanks for sharing your GTL's :)
Do you have a complete template to share ?

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Originally Posted by nugzo

Which gskills? I ordered these last week. should be here tomorrow

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I have the 8800's.
Seems there not a stellar kit, even running at stock I cant get them to pass memtest. Take it up to 2.0 volts and most of the errors are gone.
Was hoping to get a decent kit, guess not. Going Dominators I think if this kit needs to be rma'd

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

I have the 8800's.
Seems there not a stellar kit, even running at stock I cant get them to pass memtest. Take it up to 2.0 volts and most of the errors are gone.
Was hoping to get a decent kit, guess not. Going Dominators I think if this kit needs to be rma'd

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And i have the G.skill 9600`s :rolleyes:

Post some overclocks if you get the chance, I have seen the 9600 kit do 675 MHz+ at almost stock volts. The IC's that dont make the grade for use in the 9600 sticks are used for the 8800 sticks, so the chance the 8800's will overclock much is slim to none, there is a thread about them here and no one really got anything special out of them, as many had trouble even running them at stock speeds. The 9600's are definitely the way to go, they far outclass the Dominators or any other 2 x 2GB kit for that matter.

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Originally Posted by CryptiK

Post some overclocks if you get the chance, I have seen the 9600 kit do 675 MHz+ at almost stock volts. The IC's that dont make the grade for use in the 9600 sticks are used for the 8800 sticks, so the chance the 8800's will overclock much is slim to none, there is a thread about them here and no one really got anything special out of them, as many had trouble even running them at stock speeds. The 9600's are definitely the way to go, they far outclass the Dominators or any other 2 x 2GB kit for that matter.

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That would explain my issues, cant run them at stock even.
I'd love to grab a set of 9600's but damn there 375 plus tax/shipping in Canada 400+ is a little much for ram imo.

Going to try to rma them in hopes of a better kit.

How about your "Part Number" and "Made in"-tag and CPU-Z screen?
On mine i read:
"PCB made in China" (on the upper left of the board) and Part No.: "90-MIB530-G0EAY00Z" (on the package). There is also a "90-MIB530-G0UAY00Z"
It's a Intel NB Rev. A2 and 1.02G Revision from Asus

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Originally Posted by CryptiK

Yep, G.Skill PC-9600 PI will do it, and higher. They are the best kit on the market at the moment IMO.

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And a kit of them is on the road toward my home together with an E8600 ;)
I'm too impatient to get them!

Nice mobo, my next purchase.

offtopic: OP never updated his post as he said he would =)

I nearly purchased this board but where I live it was the same price as the Rampage Formula so I naturally went for the X48 board. My friend got the M2F and to my surprise it behaves/performs extremely similar (kickass).

i posted this on another M2F thread but was unanswered, so i figured this thread is bigger and is more apporpriate. i read a few posts on this mobo's cooling, but i still need some clarifications

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../heatsinks.jpg

1) these circular foam pads (circled in green) next to the NB screw post can be taken off to lower the heatpipe assemble in order for the NB to fit more secure? can the circular foam pads on the mosfet sinks also be taken off also?
2) can the 4 squared rubber pads (boxed in blue) on the NB's sink be taken off to also lower the whole assembly closer to the NB chip?
3) the screw posts circled in red are missing the circular foam posts that the NB and SB post has. is anyone else missing these too or is it just my board? would i need them?
4) at area 4, should there be a big thermal pad similar to the right of the NB or am i missing it?
5) in addition to all this, add some washers to the bottom of the board for the NB screws right? i don't get how adding these washers would tighten up NB contact if the screws can still be screwed in all the way with these washers.

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Originally Posted by WhiteFireDragon

i posted this on another M2F thread but was unanswered, so i figured this thread is bigger and is more apporpriate. i read a few posts on this mobo's cooling, but i still need some clarifications


1) these circular foam pads (circled in green) next to the NB screw post can be taken off to lower the heatpipe assemble in order for the NB to fit more secure? can the circular foam pads on the mosfet sinks also be taken off also?
2) can the 4 squared rubber pads (boxed in blue) on the NB's sink be taken off to also lower the whole assembly closer to the NB chip?
3) the screw posts circled in red are missing the circular foam posts that the NB and SB post has. is anyone else missing these too or is it just my board? would i need them?
4) at area 4, should there be a big thermal pad similar to the right of the NB or am i missing it?
5) in addition to all this, add some washers to the bottom of the board for the NB screws right? i don't get how adding these washers would tighten up NB contact if the screws can still be screwed in all the way with these washers.

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I dont visit the other thread, running 2 threads imo is a bad idea as information gets lost as in your case.


Question 1,
I would leave them on, I left mine on to avoid creating a short on the mobo.

2.. Yes

3.. My board was missing them I used some nylon washers to avoid a short, paranoid perhaps but better safe than RMA.

4.. Excellent question I was "missing" one as well so cannot say for sure if one is required

5.. I did not add any washers to the back but I'm running a MCW30 on the NB so my temps are excellent, I would think the reason behind this is to create increased pressure for better contact, maybe reseat the block and then check for good contact. If your sastified then I would not bother with them

Hi, 1st ever Intel based Mobo for myself (I have recently used P45's for customers but not high end and no OC)

Im not a n00b but was always AMD then Intel on Nvidia Mobo's but the 680I and 780I are crap (owned both).

I was reading this thread for months and was aware I would need remount the Heatpipes (something I always do anyhow).

I read in the OCUK Stores Comment Section that the newer MFII Mobos were running cooler as if Asus has revised their mounting/fitting method.

I got my new Mobo, it runs so cool, the NB and SB are cooler than any Mobo I have owned and thats now at 1600FSB (400), cant remember what it was at stock 1333SFSB (333)


http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1524/captureky5.jpg



All I did was tighten the screws really tight with a small driver when it was out the box new (not a big driver that I could tighten too much due to grip/leverage) but they moved a good few half turn each time I went round in sequence.

I obv have a well contacting Heatpipe but will redo it myself in week(s) to come.

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Originally Posted by WhiteFireDragon

i posted this on another M2F thread but was unanswered, so i figured this thread is bigger and is more apporpriate. i read a few posts on this mobo's cooling, but i still need some clarifications

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../heatsinks.jpg

1) these circular foam pads (circled in green) next to the NB screw post can be taken off to lower the heatpipe assemble in order for the NB to fit more secure? can the circular foam pads on the mosfet sinks also be taken off also?
2) can the 4 squared rubber pads (boxed in blue) on the NB's sink be taken off to also lower the whole assembly closer to the NB chip?
3) the screw posts circled in red are missing the circular foam posts that the NB and SB post has. is anyone else missing these too or is it just my board? would i need them?
4) at area 4, should there be a big thermal pad similar to the right of the NB or am i missing it?
5) in addition to all this, add some washers to the bottom of the board for the NB screws right? i don't get how adding these washers would tighten up NB contact if the screws can still be screwed in all the way with these washers.

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If you were using nForce i would defiantly be as worried as you are about contact and temps. Intel chipsets do not produce a whole lot of heat. normally just replacing the stock NB and SB TIM with Arctic Silver Ceramic is all you need. I would leave the mosfet thermal pads as they are as long as you can see good indention for each contact point. Unlike nForce most intel chips do not even have a fan. All nvidias do/should, and they still run 60-80c. Just make sure the pipes are straight, good TIM, tighten the screws well and you should be just fine.

I don't know if I should buy this board or Rampage.

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Originally Posted by cokebeast

I don't know if I should buy this board or Rampage.

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What processor will you be using?

Think he got an e8300 so even P5Q Dlx or GB 45 UD3P will be more than sufficient for 4ghz ops, no need to cash out in my opinion...

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Originally Posted by Leeghoofd

Think he got an e8300 so even P5Q Dlx or GB 45 UD3P will be more than sufficient for 4ghz ops, no need to cash out in my opinion...

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I agree, that board seems to do very well.

Sorry,

I didn't specify :) I have a P5N-D on my E8300 right now, but I would like to purchase a board that could O.C. a beast like the QX9650.

So yeah, Rampage a go go, or anything better?

I would wait for the new intel chip to come out and ddr3 kits with 3 sticks, rather than getting the rampage. I like my board very much and find the price of ddr2 way better than ddr3 is. Also the rampage is way more money and nothing really better on the rampage as to the maximus II formula.

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Originally Posted by Starage

I would wait for the new intel chip to come out and ddr3 kits with 3 sticks, rather than getting the rampage. I like my board very much and find the price of ddr2 way better than ddr3 is. Also the rampage is way more money and nothing really better on the rampage as to the maximus II formula.

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Great info, thanks bro :up:

I also had a rampage formula and it was great when I had it. I have no complaints with that board but for some reason I seem to be much happier with my Maximus II Formula. Running at 4.0Ghz(with 8 Gig of ram) probably has something to do with it as well. My 2 cents.

:D

for dual channel memory OC'ing on this M2F, does it matter if they are placed in either the blue or white slots? the manual says the it's probably better to OC in the white slots, but i don't get how it would matter

Well today i got my EK - NB ASUS HP - Acetal for the M2F I will be put it on some time next week. I have Attach some pics of it.. :)

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Originally Posted by WhiteFireDragon

for dual channel memory OC'ing on this M2F, does it matter if they are placed in either the blue or white slots? the manual says the it's probably better to OC in the white slots, but i don't get how it would matter

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White or blue I find there is no difference.
I have 4 kits of 8500 and they dont perform any better in the white

Forgot to ask, has Asus sorted out the PCI-E deal??? Or should i say setting it over 101 it still will boot/post???

Hi all.

I have a question.
Can anyone help me finding the cpu vcore measure point on the maximus II formula?

Thx.

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Originally Posted by Darknezz

Well today i got my EK - NB ASUS HP - Acetal for the M2F I will be put it on some time next week. I have Attach some pics of it.. :)

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please also post pics of how it looks like on you M2F, thanks!

Hi,

Will Thermalright Extreme fit without any bending, disassembling on M2F.

And same question about SunBeam / Tuniq Core Contact Freezer.

If you had another chance which board you would choose for q9550 M2F or Rampage?

Thanks for all input I have hard choice to make here.

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Originally Posted by seban

Hi,

Will Thermalright Extreme fit without any bending, disassembling on M2F.

And same question about SunBeam / Tuniq Core Contact Freezer.

If you had another chance which board you would choose for q9550 M2F or Rampage?

Thanks for all input I have hard choice to make here.

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Cryptix proved a few pages back that Rampage offers little if anything at all.
P45 will run cooler than X48 and comparing the 2 bios MIIF offers more fine tuning.
I water cool so cannot comment on air coolers, I'm sure someone will be along shortly to answer your cooling questions.

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Originally Posted by seban

Hi,

Will Thermalright Extreme fit without any bending, disassembling on M2F.

And same question about SunBeam / Tuniq Core Contact Freezer.

If you had another chance which board you would choose for q9550 M2F or Rampage?

Thanks for all input I have hard choice to make here.

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The Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme fits, but depending on the RAM, you may not be able to utilize all 4 slots (if installed horozontally)-


http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/o...191/asus1f.jpg

TRUE fits fine mounted vertically, and does not obstruct any ram slots if vertical either. I cant answer about the other coolers you mentioned.

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Originally Posted by WhiteFireDragon

please also post pics of how it looks like on you M2F, thanks!

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I will be sure too do that..

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Originally Posted by al-

The Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme fits, but depending on the RAM, you may not be able to utilize all 4 slots (if installed horozontally)-


http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/o...191/asus1f.jpg

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Do not mount this way if all possible. Weight pulls the true down some when mounted like that. I always noticed 2 cores sometimes 10c+ hotter than the other 2 during load. If i lift up on it a little temps even out. Tried this on 2 lapped cpus and the regular true and black true. Like cryp says it will work vertical. I used it vertical with 120x38mm fans and ram still fits. When i mount vertical all cores are within 3c loaded.

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Originally Posted by nugzo

Do not mount this way if all possible. Weight pulls the true down some when mounted like that. I always noticed 2 cores sometimes 10c+ hotter than the other 2 during load. If i lift up on it a little temps even out. Tried this on 2 lapped cpus and the regular true and black true. Like cryp says it will work vertical. I used it vertical with 120x38mm fans and ram still fits. When i mount vertical all cores are within 3c loaded.

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--My temps run fine...both cores are identical temperatures, an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale only has 2 cores dude--

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/o...9191/temps.jpg

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/o...191/asus1f.jpg

Thank you all guys for input.

I know now that TRUE will fit any direction - one more thing in thread DFI P45 DK Plus there is photo of True mounted on 45` degree angle to board - is it possible on every board?

http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/..._dfi0039y9.jpg
(photo taken from DK thread on XS hope no body do not mind)

I also know that I want p45 board now decision is between M2F or Gigabyte EP45-UD3P - any comments on this?

My goal is to reach 4ghz on q9550 E0 for 24/7.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by seban

Thank you all guys for input.

I know now that TRUE will fit any direction - one more thing in thread DFI P45 DK Plus there is photo of True mounted on 45` degree angle to board - is it possible on every board?

http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/..._dfi0039y9.jpg
(photo taken from DK thread on XS hope no body do not mind)

I also know that I want p45 board now decision is between M2F or Gigabyte EP45-UD3P - any comments on this?

My goal is to reach 4ghz on q9550 E0 for 24/7.

Cheers

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thats not a TRUE, i think is a Xigmatek (however its spelled) but it could just be the fan that is.

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Originally Posted by 64dragon

thats not a TRUE, i think is a Xigmatek (however its spelled) but it could just be the fan that is.

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LOL that is true now when I took a closer look - you are right it is not TRUE at all...

Hi, I am looking to get this overclocked to 3.6ghz, could some body give me some bios settings to achieve this please, my current settings are pretty much al Auto.

Thank you,

System
System
Vista Ultimate 64
Antec Twelve Hundred Black ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000GLFS 300GB 10000 RPM SATA
ASUS Maximus II Formula
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz co
ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED
DIAMOND Radeon HD 4870 1GB
CORSAIR Dominator 4GB (4 x 1GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro Series
Logitech G9 Laser Gaming Mouse
Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard
SAMSUNG T240 24" 5ms HDMI Widescreen
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Extreme Tweaker
AI Overclock Tuner: Manual
Ratio CMOS Setting: Auto
FSB Frequency: 333
CPU Clock Skew: Auto
NB Clock Skew: Auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge: Auto
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-Mhz 1066

DRAM Static Read Control: Auto
DRAM Read Training: Auto
MEM. OC Charger: Auto
Ai Clock Twister: Auto
Ai Transaction Booster: Auto


PCIE Frequency: 100

CPU Voltage: Auto
CPU PLL Voltage: Auto
FSB Termination Voltage: Auto
DRAM Voltage: 2.19
North Bridge Voltage: Auto
South Bridge 1.5 Voltage: Auto
South Bridge 1.1 Voltage: Auto

CPU GTL Reference (0): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (1): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (2): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (3): Auto
NB GTL Reference: Auto
DDR2 ChA Reference Voltage: Auto
DDR2 ChB Reference Voltage: Auto
North Bridge DDR Reference: Auto



Load-Line Calibration: Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum: Auto
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Auto

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Originally Posted by Teppo

Hi, I am looking to get this overclocked to 3.6ghz, could some body give me some bios settings to achieve this please, my current settings are pretty much al Auto.

Thank you,

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What have you tried so far?
There are many templates in this thread, you should be able to adapt one for your setup.
Please take the time to read the thread you will benifit from the investment

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

What have you tried so far?
There are many templates in this thread, you should be able to adapt one for your setup.
Please take the time to read the thread you will benifit from the investment

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Ok I found this template from ATLNY, his specs are similiar to mine, except he has 4gb of pc6400 and I have 4gb of pc 8500, I set everything according to his and I could not boot. I know before I started changing the settings I had my DRAM Freq set at 1066 and when I made some changes it went to 1357, I can only assume this is my problem, I should have had the DRAM Freq set to auto before I started? Also I may need to adjust the DRAM Voltage different than his? I am really only looking to go 3.6ghz if that helps at all?

His specs
Spec:
E8400 @ 4005 MHz @ 1.34v
Maximus II , P45 chipset
GeForce 9600GT
Corsair XMS2 DHX DDR2PC6400 (4 GB)
(2) Seagate 320 RAID 0
PS. Corsair VX550W
LIAN LI PC-60BPLUSII
Windows Vista Ultimate x64
Cooling: Swiftech H20-220 Apex Ultra

His template

Code:

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Asus Maximus Formula II Bios 0901
Corsair XMS2 DHX DDR2PC6400 (4 GB)
Corsair VX550W 550W
Cpu E84000

Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
OC From CPU Level Up: Auto
Ratio CMOS Setting: 9
FSB Frequency: 424
CPU Clock Skew: auto
NB Clock Skew: auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge: 333
DRAM Freq: Auto
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

Write to PRE Delay : auto
Read to PRE Delay : auto
PRE to PRE Delay : auto
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : auto
ALL PRE to REF Delay : auto

DRAM Static Read Control: Auto
Dram Read Training : Auto
MEM OC Charger : auto
Ai Clock Twister : auto
Transaction Booster : auto
PCIE Freq: 100

CPU volt:1.32500
CPU PLL Voltage: auto
NB Voltage: auto
DRAM Voltage: 2.10475v
FSB Termination Voltage: auto
SB Voltage: auto
SB 1.5 Voltage: auto

CPU GTL Reference 0 : auto
CPU GTL Reference 1 : auto
CPU GTL Reference 2 : auto
CPU GTL Reference 3 : auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : AUTO
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge DDR Reference : AUTO

Ratio CMOS Setting: 9
C1E Support: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Intel Virtualization Tech: Enabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Enabled

Load-Line Calibration: enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
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My specs
System
Vista Ultimate 64
Antec Twelve Hundred Black ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000GLFS 300GB 10000 RPM SATA
ASUS Maximus II Formula
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz co
ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED
DIAMOND Radeon HD 4870 1GB
CORSAIR Dominator 4GB (4 x 1GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro Series
Logitech G9 Laser Gaming Mouse
Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard
SAMSUNG T240 24" 5ms HDMI Widescreen


Mine after settings

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Asus Maximus Formula II Bios 0901

Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
OC From CPU Level Up: Auto
Ratio CMOS Setting: 9
FSB Frequency: 424
CPU Clock Skew: auto
NB Clock Skew: auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge: 333
DRAM Freq: DDR2 1357mhz
DRAM Timing Control:
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

Write to PRE Delay : auto
Read to PRE Delay : auto
PRE to PRE Delay : auto
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : auto
ALL PRE to REF Delay : auto

DRAM Static Read Control: Auto
Dram Read Training : Auto
MEM OC Charger : auto
Ai Clock Twister : auto
Transaction Booster : auto
PCIE Freq: 100

CPU volt:1.32500
CPU PLL Voltage: auto
NB Voltage: auto
DRAM Voltage: 2.10475v
FSB Termination Voltage: auto
SB Voltage: auto
SB 1.5 Voltage: auto

CPU GTL Reference 0 : auto
CPU GTL Reference 1 : auto
CPU GTL Reference 2 : auto
CPU GTL Reference 3 : auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : AUTO
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge DDR Reference : AUTO

Ratio CMOS Setting: 9
C1E Support: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Intel Virtualization Tech: Enabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Enabled

Load-Line Calibration: enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
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The dram freq is to high, use the up down arrows to adjust, you can use the 333 strap or 400 to see whats available for you. 848MHz or 1020MHz should be ok for you.
1020 will allow for better PL but running 1:1 4-4-4-12 PL10 if your ram will do cas4 would give just about = performance otherwise run 1020MHz PL8

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 425
CPU Clock Skew : Normal
North Bridge Clock Skew : Normal
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1021
Dram Clock Skew CH1 A1 : Normal
DRAM Clock Skew CH1 A2 : Normal
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B1 : Normal
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B2 : Normal


DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6

Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5

DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Dram Read Training : Enabled
MEM OC Charger : Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Manual

Common Performance Level [8]

Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled

PCIE Frequency : 101

And set what ever volts your cpu needs after this
4x1GB sticks will be harder on the NB than 2x2GBs so you might have to up the NB a few notches to get everything stable

@Grnfinger

Ok I set everything that you suggested, I set the Dram freq at 1020, I set the vcore at 1.312 and the dram voltage is at 1.9000 (could be off a little, but its 1.9 something). I think something is off, I have not run any stress tests yet, but it booted and seems ok, but if you look at the cpuz image it shows the core speed at 2550mhz and it jumps up to 3825 every once in a while, I assume that is not correct?

http://teppoonline.net/images/cpuz.png http://teppoonline.net/images/temps.png



here is what my settings look like,

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 425
CPU Clock Skew : Normal
North Bridge Clock Skew : Normal
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1021
Dram Clock Skew CH1 A1 : Normal
DRAM Clock Skew CH1 A2 : Normal
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B1 : Normal
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B2 : Normal


DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6

Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5

DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Dram Read Training : Enabled
MEM OC Charger : Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Manual

Common Performance Level [8]

Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled

PCIE Frequency : 101

CPU volt:1.32500
CPU PLL Voltage: auto
NB Voltage: auto
DRAM Voltage: 1.90600v
FSB Termination Voltage: auto
SB Voltage: auto
SB 1.5 Voltage: auto

CPU GTL Reference 0 : auto
CPU GTL Reference 1 : auto
CPU GTL Reference 2 : auto
CPU GTL Reference 3 : auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : AUTO
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge DDR Reference : AUTO

Ratio CMOS Setting: 9
C1E Support: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Intel Virtualization Tech: Enabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Enabled

Load-Line Calibration: enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled

Disable intel speed step. Thats a way to save power.. it downgrades the CPU when not in use... goes back up when you use it..

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Originally Posted by skate2snow

Disable intel speed step. Thats a way to save power.. it downgrades the CPU when not in use... goes back up when you use it..

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Ok thanks, I was looking in bios and it said it was at 3.8ghz, so this makes sense now. It reads correct now.

http://teppoonline.net/images/cpuz1.jpg

I am running Prime95 now, its has been going for about 30 minutes, my NB temps are anywhere from 48-52 C. is this ok and how long do I need to run Prime 95 to consider it stable?

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Originally Posted by Teppo

I am running Prime95 now, its has been going for about 30 minutes, my NB temps are anywhere from 48-52 C. is this ok and how long do I need to run Prime 95 to consider it stable?

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Those temps are fine. Most people run prime for 8hrs blend and 8hrs Small fft. Thats what i do. I also loop 3dmark06 about 10 times at highest res and AA and AF on.

I might buy this mobo, but im not sure if the Tuniq Tower 120 mm will fit to the mobo?
Those passive "coolers" look pretty big.

E: can this board eat DDR2 and DDR3 ?

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Originally Posted by Teppo

I am running Prime95 now, its has been going for about 30 minutes, my NB temps are anywhere from 48-52 C. is this ok and how long do I need to run Prime 95 to consider it stable?

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looks good, keep us posted on your progress

Hi guys, Can somebody advise me with bios settings for q6600 on this board, memory is 2x2GB OCZ DDR2 PC2-8000 ReaperX HP.

thnx

@ Grnfinger

Ok I ran Prime95 for a total of 14hrs, 8hrs on blend and 6hrs Small fft and every test passed, was that long enough to run? I also ran 3dmark 06 on high resolution and with AA on high looped to run each test 8 times without any problems, does this mean it is a stable overclock? or do I need to do some more testing? Is my dram freq (510mhz) seem to be running at the proper speed?

http://teppoonline.net/images/stats.jpg

I would say your stable :bounces:

Nice job :up:

hi guys, just a little shot for me ... completely on air w/stock cooler ... 8600 batched 435 @ VID ...

http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/...4727_4giga.JPG

soon i'll return with some other (and better) tests ... i made this only cause i'm curious about my cpu ...

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

I would say your stable :bounces:

Nice job :up:

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I want to say than you for your help, I obviously am new to this and you helped out a great deal.

The dramfreq in cpuz is 510mhz, that is ok? Will the overclock hurt my cpu in any way?

Again thanks....

:welcome:Hi ma all confiused a newbie wants at least 3.8 on his new system can anyone help on oc this thing with your bios setting,and out of topic the video card thank you i like this forum

ASUS Maximus II Formula LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9550 - Retail

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM

ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF - Retail

Quote:

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Originally Posted by EaglePC

:welcome:Hi ma all confiused a newbie wants at least 3.8 on his new system can anyone help on oc this thing with your bios setting,and out of topic the video card thank you i like this forum

ASUS Maximus II Formula LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9550 - Retail

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM

ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF - Retail

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If you take the time to look up a few post, you will find what you need.

guys, just a question: how i can copy my bios settings like the other users? thx

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Originally Posted by KURTZ

guys, just a question: how i can copy my bios settings like the other users? thx

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Use this template, just replace my numbers with yours.

Here is the lame a$$ reply i recieved from Asus "non" tech support reguarding the Pci-E frequency settings.....

"Unfortunately we here at asus tech support can not support Overclocking due to warranty issues. If you need advice or resolutions with problems while ovclocking the system you will need to check with the various overclocking web sites and forums as your best resource.

Asus Support Team"


This is a known issue.....

Weak......:shakes:

i am thinking of getting this board but i have a question

does the Marvell controller for the eSATA and PATA add its own boot screen when enabled like the Jmicron controller

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Sem

i am thinking of getting this board but i have a question

does the Marvell controller for the eSATA and PATA add its own boot screen when enabled like the Jmicron controller

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Yes and you can enable it or disable it AFAIK.

This is the most ive had so far using the SpeedingHDD with 2x 150GB Velociraptors.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/479...dtuncu4.th.jpghttp://img87.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/3...dtacnf1.th.jpghttp://img362.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif

A few pics. of my MFII.....

First with my E8600.....
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../E86004500.jpg

Then Q9650.....
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Q96504ghz.jpg

I have this board and it is awesome..

Maximus II Formula
SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
Antec TPQ-850W
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) 4-4-4-12
BFG Nvidia 7950 GT Video Card (soon to upgrade to 9800 GTX SSC)
7 Drives total = 4.5TB's of storage space
Twin Dell 24's..
Thermaltake case and a few other goodies

Just upgraded from P5N E SLI board and Pentium Extreme 3.46Ghz and I am very happy that I did..

Found some excellent info on here and I just wanted to say thanks...

Anybody with BIOS settings for q6600?

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Originally Posted by SiGfever

Use this template, just replace my numbers with yours.

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thx mate, anyway, i've troubles with the strap 200 .. i can't boot with this strap ... i've tested my PC8000 Cells onto the 266 @ 1200 tRD8 (2.45 vDIMM & 1.45 vNB) and 400 @ 1300 (same voltages) but over the 200 strap nothing to do ... any tip?

Hi everybody=) Got a little problem, i use Ocz Flex 9600 on M2F but they dont wont be stabil(boot) on 1200
with 5-5-5-15-45, 2,15v. Someone got some tips? I use server 2008, but in Xp i could boot with 1.9v

So the problem is only in Vista? I'd loosen those timings a bit, till it will boot, then drop the voltage as far as you can. Then start tightening things up again.

i wonder if it is something with nb-volt :hm:
Thanks=)

Some Results with the Gskill 8800PI.

The rams are prime stable 11h at 570Mhz..

I boot windows with errors at 580..

590 boot..but no windows.

I will burn in the memory for some days.I want to see if they will have better results.

btw nice numbers at everest for every day (2x2Gb perf)

(twister here is on auto) ..At 560 and moderate the read is ~9450mb/s

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5029/570qz2.th.jpghttp://img408.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/885...rimemf0.th.jpghttp://img88.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif

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Originally Posted by GeorgeVasil

Some Results with the Gskill 8800PI.

The rams are prime stable 11h at 570Mhz..

I boot windows with errors at 580..

590 boot..but no windows.

I will burn in the memory for some days.I want to see if they will have better results.

btw nice numbers at everest for every day (2x2Gb perf)

(twister here is on auto) ..At 560 and moderate the read is ~9450mb/s

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5029/570qz2.th.jpghttp://img408.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/885...rimemf0.th.jpghttp://img88.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif

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mine were crap when I got them had to rma.
They wouldnt do 1066 at 2.2 volts without errors.
I hope I have better luck with new kit next week.

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Originally Posted by The Water Dog

i wonder if it is something with nb-volt :hm:
Thanks=)

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NB volts will need to be adjusted most likely.
You can also set your dram skew to advanced 350ps it will help to settle the ram down.
FYI OCZ and Asus dont really play nice

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

mine were crap when I got them had to rma.
They wouldnt do 1066 at 2.2 volts without errors.
I hope I have better luck with new kit next week.

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I cant say that i am not satisfied with 8800Pi.

I hoped that they will play 1200.

RMA is quite difficult for me..because it has a lot of cost to send them back to Dublin..(+ need a lot of time)..

I lost ~500Mb/s at R/W/C compared to my old D9's (running 1200)..so what??:p::D

Grnfinger: thanks alot=) Is just try and failing....and suddenly it works....i hope:P
And one more thing...its good to have this forum when you are stuck with something=)

Yup, there's not a better knowledge base available than XS.

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

mine were crap when I got them had to rma.
They wouldnt do 1066 at 2.2 volts without errors.
I hope I have better luck with new kit next week.



NB volts will need to be adjusted most likely.
You can also set your dram skew to advanced 350ps it will help to settle the ram down.
FYI OCZ and Asus dont really play nice

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Have you tried the 1403 bios that you linked to?

I have my new set of G.Skill 8800 2x2Gb but have not tried them in my rig yet. Here is my 8500 Everest, I think they still have more to give but I have not had time to work with them.

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Originally Posted by SiGfever

Have you tried the 1403 bios that you linked to?

I have my new set of G.Skill 8800 2x2Gb but have not tried them in my rig yet. Here is my 8500 Everest, I think they still have more to give but I have not had time to work with them.

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1403 bios is total crap
I tested the ram in 3 rigs and it failed on all of them so bios was not the culprit.
I like having a different platforms to test on P35, P45 and X38, I'm now torn between grabbing a Rampage wich is now in stock finally ( last one arrived doa) or the Gigabyte UD3 looks like alot of fun. I have to decide soon or they will ship out a Rampage....This will be my last purchase untill december then I will jump on the i7 wagon, I have been good all year and Santa owes me a favour :ROTF:

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

1403 bios is total crap
I tested the ram in 3 rigs and it failed on all of them so bios was not the culprit.
I like having a different platforms to test on P35, P45 and X38, I'm now torn between grabbing a Rampage wich is now in stock finally ( last one arrived doa) or the Gigabyte UD3 looks like alot of fun. I have to decide soon or they will ship out a Rampage....This will be my last purchase untill december then I will jump on the i7 wagon, I have been good all year and Santa owes me a favour :ROTF:

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You might want to remove the link to it. I have been torn about getting a Rampage but think I will hold out for i7 after the prices drop. I also need another pump and two more Micro-Res so we will see how long I can be good. :shrug: :D

Hello,
My setup has been working fine but lately has become a slight bit unstable ( sudden reboot when doing some firefox functions). So I adjusted a bit and ran orthos stability test (small) and it only lasted about 4 hours. I included my settings, please let me know what I should adjust to attain stability again. Thanks for your inputs.

Clock 4420.3
Temp Idle 38
Temp Load 55
Orthos Stable 3 hr 40 min

Ai Overclock Tuner Manual
OC From CPU Level Up Auto
CPU Ratio Control Manual
Ratio CMOS Setting 8.5
FSB Frequency 520
CPU Clock Skew Auto
North Bridge Clock Skew Auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge 333
DRAM Frequency DDR2-1042MHz
Dram Clock Skew CH1 A1 Auto
DRAM Clock Skew CH1 A2 Auto
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B1 Auto
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B2 Auto

DRAM Timing Control Manual
1st Information 5-5-5-15-3-52-6-3
CAS# Latency 5
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 5
DRAM RAS# Precharge 5
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time Auto
Write Recovery Time Auto
Read to Precharge Time Auto

2nd Information 8-3-5-4-6-4-6
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

3rd Information 14-5-1-6-6
Write to PRE Delay Auto
Read to PRE Delay Auto
PRE to PRE Delay Auto
ALL PRE to ACT Delay Auto
ALL PRE to REF Delay Auto

DRAM Static Read Control Disabled
Dram Read Training Disabled
MEM OC Charger Enabled
Ai Clock Twister Auto
Transaction Booster Manual

Common Performance Level 11

Pull-In of CHA PH1 Enabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Enabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Enabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Enabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Enabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Enabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Enabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Enabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Enabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Enabled

PCIE Frequency 100

CPU Voltage 1.41875
CPU-Z Core Voltage 1.408
CPU PLL Voltage 1.59275
FSB Termination Voltage 1.27225
DRAM Voltage 2.15775
North Bridge Voltage 1.48425
South Bridge Voltage 1.5 1.5
South Bridge Voltage 1.1 1.1

CPU GTL Reference 0 Auto
CPU GTL Reference 1 -40mV
CPU GTL Reference 2 Auto
CPU GTL Reference 3 -40mV
North Bridge GTL Reference Auto
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage Auto
North Bridge DDR Reference Auto

CPU Configuration
C1E Support Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled
Intel Virtualization Tech Enabled
CPU TM Function Disabled
Execute Disable Bit Disabled

Load Line Calibration Enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled

got my board today and its great
ive got my cpu stable but i seem to be having problems with my memory

my ideal set up will be

Q6600 @ 3.6 400x9 with ram at 1066MHz 5-5-5-15 with a PL of 7

everything is stable @ 400x9 with my ram at 800Mhz 1:1
but if i try 1066 it fails linpack x64 and i get random blue screens with "Bad_Pool_Caller" being the main culprit and that indicates a memory problem

my ram is 2GB Corsair Dominator 8500 5-5-5-15

tried my NB volts up to 1.55 with my FSB Termination Voltage @ 1.36

think i need to up my NB volts? i hope not as im already not comfortable with 1.55 or maybe drop PL down to 8 or 9? but then i lose alot of performance

or could it be my ram and not the NB?

personally i dont think it is as it worked fine at 1066 on my DFI but im not going to rule it out yet

Well i got the EK - NB ASUS HP mounted and fits get keeps the nb nice and cool fulload the nb gets about 42c defualt its about 33c..

@Dark: 42° full load but how many volts?

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Originally Posted by KURTZ

@Dark: 42° full load but how many volts?

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At 1.37 volt but i am running with 2x2Gb and 2x1Gb so 6Gb i can't get the mobo run with freezeing if i lower the nb volt..

Quote:

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Originally Posted by ragzarok

Hello,
My setup has been working fine but lately has become a slight bit unstable ( sudden reboot when doing some firefox functions). So I adjusted a bit and ran orthos stability test (small) and it only lasted about 4 hours. I included my settings, please let me know what I should adjust to attain stability again. Thanks for your inputs.

Clock 4420.3
Temp Idle 38
Temp Load 55
Orthos Stable 3 hr 40 min

Ai Overclock Tuner Manual
OC From CPU Level Up Auto
CPU Ratio Control Manual
Ratio CMOS Setting 8.5
FSB Frequency 520
CPU Clock Skew Auto
North Bridge Clock Skew Auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge 333
DRAM Frequency DDR2-1042MHz
Dram Clock Skew CH1 A1 Auto
DRAM Clock Skew CH1 A2 Auto
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B1 Auto
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B2 Auto

DRAM Timing Control Manual
1st Information 5-5-5-15-3-52-6-3
CAS# Latency 5
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 5
DRAM RAS# Precharge 5
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time Auto
Write Recovery Time Auto
Read to Precharge Time Auto

2nd Information 8-3-5-4-6-4-6
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

3rd Information 14-5-1-6-6
Write to PRE Delay Auto
Read to PRE Delay Auto
PRE to PRE Delay Auto
ALL PRE to ACT Delay Auto
ALL PRE to REF Delay Auto

DRAM Static Read Control Disabled
Dram Read Training Disabled
MEM OC Charger Enabled
Ai Clock Twister Auto
Transaction Booster Manual

Common Performance Level 11

Pull-In of CHA PH1 Enabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Enabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Enabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Enabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Enabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Enabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Enabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Enabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Enabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Enabled

PCIE Frequency 100

CPU Voltage 1.41875
CPU-Z Core Voltage 1.408
CPU PLL Voltage 1.59275
FSB Termination Voltage 1.27225
DRAM Voltage 2.15775
North Bridge Voltage 1.48425
South Bridge Voltage 1.5 1.5
South Bridge Voltage 1.1 1.1

CPU GTL Reference 0 Auto
CPU GTL Reference 1 -40mV
CPU GTL Reference 2 Auto
CPU GTL Reference 3 -40mV
North Bridge GTL Reference Auto
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage Auto
North Bridge DDR Reference Auto

CPU Configuration
C1E Support Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled
Intel Virtualization Tech Enabled
CPU TM Function Disabled
Execute Disable Bit Disabled

Load Line Calibration Enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled

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Sounds like perhaps your cpu is through its burn in phase, bump up vcore a notch or two.

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Originally Posted by Sem

got my board today and its great
ive got my cpu stable but i seem to be having problems with my memory

my ideal set up will be

Q6600 @ 3.6 400x9 with ram at 1066MHz 5-5-5-15 with a PL of 7

everything is stable @ 400x9 with my ram at 800Mhz 1:1
but if i try 1066 it fails linpack x64 and i get random blue screens with "Bad_Pool_Caller" being the main culprit and that indicates a memory problem

my ram is 2GB Corsair Dominator 8500 5-5-5-15

tried my NB volts up to 1.55 with my FSB Termination Voltage @ 1.36

think i need to up my NB volts? i hope not as im already not comfortable with 1.55 or maybe drop PL down to 8 or 9? but then i lose alot of performance

or could it be my ram and not the NB?

personally i dont think it is as it worked fine at 1066 on my DFI but im not going to rule it out yet

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You may need to increase vdimm to get stable. 1.55 vNB should be more than enough, in fact I'd say it's excessive, try 1.40 vNB in conjunction with raising vdimm.

Hi guys,

the bios is offical out now: http://support.asus.com/download/dow...Language=en-us

I got my new CPU E8600 - Stepping Q820A598:

my 24/7 Setting:

http://xs-base.xail.net/Pictures/CPU...prime_117V.JPG


best tested superpi yet:
*push*

BIOS:

Code:

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Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
Ratio CMOS Setting: 10
FSB Frequency: 400
CPU Clock Skew: Auto
NB Clock Skew: Auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge: 266 MHz
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1003MHz

DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1: auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2: auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1: auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B2: auto
DRAM Timing Control: auto

DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
DRAM Read Training: Disable
MEM. OC Charger: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister: Moderate
Ai Transaction Booster: Manual

Common Performance Level: 9
Pull-in of CHA PH1: Disabled
Pull-in of CHA PH2: Disabled
Pull-in of CHA PH3: Disabled
Pull-in of CHB PH1: Disabled
Pull-in of CHB PH2: Disabled
Pull-in of CHB PH3: Disabled

PCIE Frequency: 100

CPU Voltage: 1.1225
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.50
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.1000
DRAM Voltage: 1,95900
North Bridge Voltage: 1.11325
South Bridge 1.5 Voltage: 1.50
South Bridge 1.1 Voltage: 1.10

CPU GTL Reference (0): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (1):-30mv
CPU GTL Reference (2): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (3):-30mv
NB GTL Reference: Auto
DDR2 ChA Reference Voltage: Auto
DDR2 ChB Reference Voltage: Auto
North Bridge DDR Reference: Auto


CPU Configuration:

Ratio CMOS Setting: 10
C1E Support: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Intel Virtualization Tech: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled

Load-Line Calibration: Disabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled

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But i dont understand one thing:
At 500MHz FSB the CPU / System isnt stable. Also with my old E8500...And it needs extreme high vNB.

BUT my old E6600 was running over 500 MHz FSB with less vNB !

Maybe the board doesnt like the new CPUs (45nm)?!
The 65nm CPU goes higher with the FSB...

@ CryptiK / all

which VTT / vNB do u need to run over 500MHz FSB?

What bios ?

Its still 1307 I thought you were meaning a new bios that aint Nuked like 1403 was up. :confused:

i mean the bios 1403

ps new run:


http://xs-base.xail.net/Pictures/CPU...prime_135V.JPG

I cant see the bios on the Asus site, I only get to the Drop down Menu from your link.

The most recent bios I see on the Asus site is 1307.

1307 is the most recent stable bios
1403 is crap and was removed from Asus site...I have it linked in my sig for thoes who wish to try it ( I have had some requests so thats why its there )
I personally would would use 1307 its seems to be the best to date...1403 offerd nothing, pull-ins still do not work, same crappy tref value, and a nice port hang on boot up :up:
One would think that a company like Asus could put alittle more effort in bios support for the ROG line of boards

Yes, know all that about 1403, but peep above seems to claim its new up on the Asus site today lol.