There is an entire thread about the 1:3.2 [5:8] divider for this board; go here: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=190667Quote:
Originally Posted by naokaji
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There is an entire thread about the 1:3.2 [5:8] divider for this board; go here: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=190667Quote:
Originally Posted by naokaji
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Originally Posted by MotF Bane
I'm you, and I'd send that board back for replacement. Counting the many issues you have had so far; I had my first board give me a handful and after a week and a half I sent it back, got a new board that is somewhat flawless so far. I'm really happy about this purchase and sending it for replacement and not return. Don't drop the board altogether, it is a great board, just a bit stubborned.
Well, it's definitely going back Monday. It wouldn't boot from USB key, so there went the last method I could think of for BIOS update.Quote:
Originally Posted by Telo
thanks, I'll have a look there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Telo
The flash tool does not take the USB drives [well, at least mine doesn't take the USB drives], you have to go old school and use the floppy drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by MotF Bane
...I don't even own a floppy drive anymore. I'll try to borrow one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Telo
yep, no USB for flashing action for me, had to us Live Update always.
Live Update doesn't work when the LAN driver won't install.Quote:
Originally Posted by T_M
Use my settings published above and you will be able to use not only FSB=400, but FSB=421 with x9.5 multiplier, your rig will be faster than with x10 and FSB=400.Quote:
Originally Posted by sashin
Those settings are quite safe, and you can even lower the CPU V core voltage, I would say it should be fine at 1.36-1.38V (depending on the CPU) with Vdrop enabled.
Why don't you try a CD to update your BIOS, previously cleaning it with BIOS reset?Quote:
Originally Posted by MotF Bane
Don't forget to make default setting before updating BIOS and after.
Also there are two BIOS, BIOS 1 and BIOS 2, may be your rig jumps on one which is corrupted? Try to switch it.
I'll need to poke through the BIOS options then, as I just got this thing working Friday night at about 11 PM. Never heard of using a CD for BIOS updating.Quote:
Originally Posted by gmcg
First off, not trying to chase your posts. Can you clarify something for me? I was under the impression that the ROM1 and ROM2 feature only worked for settings saving [Gear Store 1-8]; so by your comment, am I correct in gathering that the BIOS actually stores itself as well on both chips?Quote:
Originally Posted by gmcg
I'll give it a go and see what happens....where are you settings published? Can you provide a link as there are now over 400 posts in this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by gmcg
Regards
sashin
His sig has a few of his settings.Quote:
Originally Posted by sashin
Tried to use these fsb and multi settings BUT unable to boot after with error code 61. Tried to reset on mobo and also poer off PSU an reboot BUT kept getting the same error massage on the LCD. Finally had to reset cmos reboot again. Any other ideas.....i have tried to reduce cpu voltage below 1.40 BUT the system will not post. MY particular cpu needs 1.40 volts or more to boot into Vista at 400 x 10 or higher. I used to use nearly 1.60 volts on this cpu to get 4.0 stable on the Nvidia 790i ultra chipset !!Quote:
Originally Posted by gmcg
I guess every cpu is different.
Did you use the HP USB Boot key tool to make the stick bootable? Fat32?Quote:
Originally Posted by MotF Bane
Thats what I use and i select my HD priority since its detected as HD, in the bios and then boot up with the key.
Vdrroop compensdation enabled in bios?Quote:
Originally Posted by sashin
1.6v for 4.0G is too much unless your cpu is really bad...
Yes, HP boot tool, with MS DOS startup folder, and Fat32. I'll look for the key in the hard drive lists, I figured it would be under one of the USB options. That might account for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by LardArse
During post press the print screen button to bring up the boot menuQuote:
Originally Posted by MotF Bane
arrow down to hard disk which should have a + beside it
highlight it and press enter / return and if your key is detected it should show up with your hard drives
at least it does for me - i have always used the usb key to flash the bios and never had a single issue
flanr
You were right. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Lu(ky
X48 chipset is much much more stable than 790i.
May go back to the Blackops and get two 4870s instead.
Vdroop compensation is enabled in BIOS. 1.6 volts was for NVIDIA 790i Ultra chipset. BUT on this mobo X48 chipset, i am using about 1.43-1.45 volts to get 4.05GHz stable hopefully.Quote:
Originally Posted by LardArse
Regards
sashin
Well, EVGA mostly uses CD *.iso images for BIOS updates on 790i and 780i. It is pretty easy to create a bootable CD using something like MagicISO and burn on it awdflash and actual bin BIOS file for Blackops as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by MotF Bane
http://www.quantum-force.net/news/N000000016/Quote:
Originally Posted by Telo
"whilst the new Twin BIOS feature safeguards against BIOS corruption and enables hot-swapping of BIOS chips."
Take a look at this picture:
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00098/2061817.jpg
We can see those two BIOS hot-swaping (located on panels) BIOS memory chips. Also one can force to use one of two BIOSes with jumpers.
This feature is a HUGE plus to Foxconn engineering approach IMO. If one's BIOS is corrupt, he/she doesn't need to RMA the whole MB, one can use another chip while waiting for the second chip replacement, which can be just plugged into the panel, no soldering required.
And yes, AFAIK you can record different versions of BIOS on two chips separately. Take a look on your Live update panel.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=200Quote:
Originally Posted by sashin
Hmm, this is quite interesting. Let me think a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by sashin
Could you re-check all your voltage settings please, and re-connect your memory and power connectors to be sure that they are fixed in the positions?
2x4870 is significantly less expensive choice, and you will have DirectX 10.1 support ...Quote:
Originally Posted by ceevee
[QUOTE=Hmm, this is quite interesting. Let me think a bit.
Could you re-check all your voltage settings please, and re-connect your memory and power connectors to be sure that they are fixed in the positions?[/QUOTE]
Yep checked all the connections...all OK. I now can boot into Vista 32 bit at 4040 MHz with cpu voltage of 1.45 in the BIOS. VDroop enebled. All the memory timing are set at 7-7-7-20 at 1T with memory voltage of 1.875 or something along those lines...BIOS however reads memory voltage at 1.91 after reboot. Other memory setting mostly all on auto except command dll, controll dll and clock dll at -2. NB voltage ts 1.564. SB is at 1.50. FSB 405 x 10. All other cpu settings are as i had posted earlier except GTL ref voltage which are now at default. Have not run any benchmarks just yet.
Will keep you guys posted about stability later.
Regards
Well, due to some friggin' strange reason, the 92mm x 38mm fan on my CoolIT Freezone died yesterday and now it is forcing me to lower my frequency :shakes:. Might have to run the system with 500FSB but with 4Ghz speed until I get a replacement fan. I will post images of stability testing and some settings when I see that it is at least SuperPI 32M stable. I guess I got to say goodbye to 4M test under 1min and 32M under 11min :shakes:.
ya dont that pi$$ ya off telo :shakes: gotta thump my pump once in a while if temp go over 38c :shrug:
downclocking is a sin :ROTF: