Just out of interest for people experiencing SLI freezing issues, my issues 'appear' to have disappeared with the release of the 177.x and 15.17 drivers. I have managed to play for long periods of time without any freezing at all, the system is rock solid at the moment (I am running 177.39 with the PhysX drivers as well).
My settings are :-
NB=1.46v
SB=1.50v
Memory (OCZ 1333 Reaper HPC, 7.6.6.18.2T with 60trfc) = 1.86v
CPU=1.1v (I am not using LLC due to it falling over with that enabled).
Hey Slim,Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
Might be issues with regards to that mouse, I had the same model and apparently they are somewhat troublesome for a lot of people. Seems the tabs under the buttons go bad after a little while for one. Contacts either fail or were defective, hence the reason they are discontinued. Besides that they had a plethora of other issues so your best bet it probably to RMA it. I did and it was hassle free, didn't even need to send the original back and it was all free. I guess try it out on another system first of course just to rule it out. Good luck, I'm still trying to find the "golden setting" to get this bad boy stable @4+ ghz. Looooord help me... :up:
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRoyalty
Yes, I found out it was the mouse (tried another logitech) and you are right, I had those effects. I dont know why they are discontinued but I got it because it is (IMO) the best cordless mouse out there (I just love logitech). I did RMA today even though it came back to life, didnt want to take the risk of losing the warranty, (I did it through Newegg though so I had to send it back).
Good luck trying to ifnd your golden setting :)
The solution was to install: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777Quote:
Originally Posted by extremis
Quote:
When you try to install Windows Vista, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:
STOP 0x0000000A (parameter1, parameter2, parameter3, parameter4)
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:
• The computer uses more than 3 GB of RAM.
• The computer uses a storage system that is running the Storport miniport driver.
• The computer uses a controller that uses 32-bit direct memory access (DMA).
So you did solve it? Finally? If so, congratulations :)Quote:
Originally Posted by extremis
I cant believe I never thought about it lol :p:
Can someone tell me how to safely flash 0801 without boot looping?
What do you mean ?
Boot looping ???
Howdy Simon,Quote:
Originally Posted by SimonD
Are you back to using your X-fi? Or still on onboard sound?
I'm using your voltages now and am back on SLi GTX 280s w/ 177.41.
*Crosses fingers*
Hello, :welcome:
In first, im sorry if my english is bad ^^
I dont know if u have see that, but on the Asus board, u can find two interesting post.
1/ How To Re-Apply Thermal Compound On NB / SB and Voltage Regulators
2/ 0804 Bios
Ok, i use atm this new bios with your custom setup and it's perfect, no crash, no SLI freeze :)
I use too the last nvidia drivers, 15.17 for the motherboard and 177.41 for the SLI.
Sasmira.
Hi mate, I am still using the onboard card, I only had the X-Fi installed for one night (the crackling and popping was too much for me and I have no issues with the Asus card).Quote:
Originally Posted by HurinThalion
I may see what happens in the next couple of weeks with regards to the latest Creative beta drivers tho. I can reinstall my OS in about 30 mins so it's no real hardship to start again.
Here Goes:
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = 1000W Cooler Master
CPU = QX9770
RAM = Corsair 8GB of Intel XMB SPD Certified RAM WIN3X40961600C7DHXIN
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = 300GB Velociraptor
VGA1 = MSI GTX 280 #1
VGA2 ( if you have ) = MSI GTX 280 #2
VGA3 ( if you have ) = none
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Using Little Card that came with the board
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooling on air
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooling on air
CPU Cooling = CNPS 9700
RAM Cooling = Passive
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.17
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 177.41
Sound Card Drivers Version = Shipping Driver
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED, using 0801
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8X
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = 3:2
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1066
LDT Frequency = Auto
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = 6
tRC = 28
tWR = 10
tWTR = 14
tFAW = 22
tRD = 9
tRTP = 6
tRFC = 59
tREF = 7.8us
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.275
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.80v
NB Core Voltage = 1.40v
SB Core Voltage = 1.55v
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
Your input here
I am having freezing screen under SLI when trying to play games. I am also having BSOD screens randomly. Games work OK only when I disable SLI, but still sometimes it will still BSOD. I am using very conservative settings and am not even trying to overclock yet.
Please help because this really is starting to suck. :(
Ceevee, have you try BIOS 0804?
OMG just EZflashed to 0804 and it seems to have bricked the MB. Won't post now at all, tried clearing CMOS, turning off power and everything.Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
Guess its going back to Newegg on Monday. :( :(
Did it finish flashing? (bar completes and tells u system will restart in 5 secs)
Since I found out my OC wasnt stable anymore, I always load defaults before flashing, but even with unstable overclock, it shouldnt have fail. Try removing the battery for 30 mins then put it back in and see if it boots.
Yes it finished flashing. I'll remove the battery for 30 and try it. Going to go play some xboxlive and blow off some steam while waiting.Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
--edit--
well its dead. I put the battery back in and it still won't boot, I even swapped in some cheaper RAM. The power turns on and everything lights up but nothing happens.
Just put in for an exchange from the Egg. Going to try again because I find the board to be very aesthetically pleasing and would very much like to get it stable and working. :)
Does it say anything in the LCD poster?
Some settings as you can see are displayed in red color, YOU NEED to SET those values EXACTLY like I have
Code:Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Antec p190 (NeoLink 650p (650W) + NeoLink 550S (550W))
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
RAM = Corsair CM3X2048-1600C9DHX * 2
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = WD raptor 150 Go
VGA1 = POV 9800 GTX Exo
VGA2 ( if you have ) = POV 9800 GTX Exo
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = stock
NorthBridge Cooling = stock
SouthBridge Cooling = stock
CPU Cooling = stock
RAM Cooling = stock
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nforce winXP64_15.17_international
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 6.14.11.7519
Sound Card Drivers Version = soundmax 5.10.2.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.0
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333 actuak fsb (1333.3)
MEM (DDR) MHz = auto
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = auto
P2 = auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = auto 4
tRC = auto 27
tWR = auto 10
tWTR = auto 14
tFAW = auto 17
tRD = auto 11
tRTP = auto 4
tRFC = auto 59
tREF = auto 7.8uS
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = auto
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto
CPU VTT Voltage = auto
Memory Voltage = auto
NB Core Voltage = auto
SB Core Voltage = auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit =
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Computer freezes after a while
Hello everybody,
I have recently bought myself a new rig with a Striker II extreme, and have undergone some stability problem with my ram (I guess) and the sli configuration (since the freezes occurs in game, and mostly with sli enabled).
I have never OC any of my former computer and really have no clue about what to do and how to do it in order not loose some of my components. So if you could please help me (so my computer does not freeze anymore and to somehow OC it a little bit).
I mainly use my computer to work (photoshop, illustrator, premiere and a little 3d), but I also use it to play games such as Crysis, company of heroes, BF2142 ...
So if you could help get the most of my rig.
PS : I hope my English is not too bad and that you will be able to understand me, forgive me, I'm French
"Update":
It looks like I'll have to do some more things this week, so I shall be able to assist you guys in a week or so.
Sorry for that.
I'm not going to give up on this, this ain't a "dead" thread neither I'm abandoning the ship :D
Just have some "drawbacks" from work and life that I have to focus on and take care of asap.
Hey Benchz
Question real quick
Is LLC that bad?
LoadLine Calibration ain't bad at all.
In most occasions, it's better enabled.Especially when overclocking.
First, my thanks to Sasmira for the 0804 link and that suggestion. It may have solved my problem.
First off, no issue with the 0804 flash - worked just fine, no motherboard damage. Used Ezflash (from 0703) to do it.
My system specs:
Striker II Extreme (obviously)
Core 2 Quad Q6600 (G0)
OCZ OCZ3P1600EB4GK (2x2GB, DDR3 12800)
2x BFG 8800 GTX OC2 (in SLI mode)
WD Velociraptor 300GB
OCZ EliteXStream 1000W power supply
SoundBlaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fataility Pro
Swiftech H20-220 Apex ULTRA+ Liquid Cooling Kit
Vista x64 and x86
Firstly, I've been running this machine for months now and it worked fine. Something happened which screwed it up... maybe a BIOS flash, maybe a driver or a combination of drivers. I don' know - I'm constantly messing with it. Then, one day (about a week ago?) the problems started. I had problems similar to others here... the computer would boot and work just fine for some period of time (sometimes 15 minutes, sometimes a day), then just freeze. Somtimes while I was on a web site, sometimes just sitting idle. No BSOD, no error, just a freeze. That was not the only thing... I'd get other random errors infrequently, IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, KERNEL_INPAGE_ERROR, stuff like that. Here's what I attempted:
1. Thinking my issue was overclock related, I set everything to default. Still kept freezing.
2. I was running 0704 at that time, so I backed down to 0703. No difference.
3. Updated my platform, video and SoundBlaster drivers. No improvement.
4. I have a dual-boot environment set up with the 32bit version of Vista on another HD, so I tried that, to eliminate both Windows itself and the possibility of my boot HD failing. Froze within 10 minutes.
5. I ran memtest86 v3.4, left that on overnight.... it ran its tests many times (don't recall how many) and I found it locked up in the morning... so, that would seem to eliminate both the memory and Windows itself as a cause (running Vista 64). I didn't have any other DDR3 sticks to try, so that was out.. I was going to try a single stick but memtest seemed to indicate there was not need as the memory tested ok.
6. I pulled a multimeter to see if by chance my power supply was flaky but both the 12v and 5v lines were solid... 12.1v and just a little under 5v.
Finally I ran across the post in this forum from Sasmira, so decided to try the 0804 bios. No lockups since then. It's been almost 2 days which is a record given recent history. I'll give it another 2 days to make sure it's totally stable at stock before I label this as fixed, but looking good so far.
Back to overclocking after that! Before these problems, I only managed to get a stable 3.2 out of this chip and I KNOW it can do better (I have another Q6600 G0 stable at 3.5 on a Maximus Formula SE board).
Hope this helps someone out there..
Hey Cartephilus
I also got somewhat excited with 0804 (For some reason, windows welcome sound will get distorted if my OC is not stable). Well with 0804 the welcome sound played good and I had no video freezes for the first time. Unfortunately, when I tried an HD movie, it froze and then problems came back so Im just RMAing my board.
I hope your problem was just the BIOS because it would suck to find out you need to keep trying voltages etc
Good luck
Had corruption issues with all bios's up to and including 0804.
Been running 0901 for a few days now and so far, no corruption. I've even tried encouraging it to corrupt by doing some "metastable" overclocking.
So far, so good..
Ok, I spoke too soon. 0804 didn't fix my problem. In the end, it turned out to be bad memory. Wasn't easy to nail down as the first time I ran Memtest I just got a lockup after many hours of testing, which made it uncertain as to whether memory was or was not the cause.
So, I ran memtest again a couple of days ago, memory all at stock timings with 1.9v, and after 30 minutes Memtest started reporting errors. Combine that with the freezes at POST time with the LED poster locked up at "TEST MEM", and I had a good case for an RMA.
To finally confirm this, I got my hands on another set of DDR3 chips and sure enough, the system has been rock solid for over 24 hours... Prime 95 doesn't lock up at all.. good news.
So, that should end this story.. bad ram in my case.
Like many other people, I've had a few problems with freezes in the first week of having this board. I'm a beginner with this kind of thing, and the technical knowledge here has been invaluable. With BIOS 0901 and a little boost to my RAM voltage, I can keep the system going a lot longer than ever before.
I don't know if this is significant, or simply an accidental mislabelling. Having had problems with one ASUS board before, I installed as little as possible from the ASUS supplied disc and went to the site for the latest updates instead. However, under "Chipset" > "Chipset Driver Package" at support.asus.com the file is listed as being a 780i pack. Is this significant? Seeing that, I got myself the 790i driver from Nvidia's site instead.
:( i am having some major problems now... just tryed to update to 901, but now my pc get stuck on booting up. as soon it dose the "Det Dram" it reboots. i have a idea that it is becouse the rams are not getting enouth power, but i can't really turn up the power unless my pc aleast let me boot bios. i have tryed 1 stick on all 4 slots but nothing helps.
;(
Have you tried clearing the CMOS the "hard way" ? ( remove all the power plugs from the motherboard, discharge it, and remove the CMOS Battery for 5 minutes )
after clearing the CMOS the "hard way" i finaly got it bootet, and whent into the bios and turned up the power for the ram, i tryed 1,76 becouse that seemed to work before, but after the 3th loop it startet to give me errors.
trying with 1,74 now if that do not work i will retry with the settings you gave me last time.
Glad you got your board working again :)
I hope I'll find some time again to play with the Striker II Extreme but I have so many boards to review :(
I could help you BenchZowner :p: j/k
well so far so good. no erros well kinda...
memtest c-1-3-5
Pass 19 pass 68% done
Test 91%
it stops and says unexpected inte rupt -alting
:( what it now worng?
PS trying the old settings you gave me and running memtest to see if any thing good comes out of it.
[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 28
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 9
tRC = 41
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 41
tRD = 12
tRTP = 9
tRFC = Set it to 80 ( and after saving and exiting the BIOS, get back into the BIOS and check if under the "Current" line it's showing tRFC at 80, if not set the setting to Auto )
tREF = Auto
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.6V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.70V
NB Core Voltage = 1.5V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Once saved, try memtest86+ v2.01 test #5 for 40 loops ( if you get a error, stop the test ) [ press C -> 1 -> 3 -> 5 -> Enter -> 0 to set MemTest86+ to run loops of test #5 ]
ok i have tryed this now and it freez after 25 loops, trying to turn the mem volt up to 1,72
Hi there,
This mobo is driving me nuts :-(
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Coolermaster Real Power 1000w
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = OCZ Platinum DDR3 1600MHz EB 4096MB KIT
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital RE2 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (WD5001ABYS)
VGA1 = eVGA GeForce 8800 Ultra 768MB "Superclocked"
VGA2 ( if you have ) = eVGA GeForce 8800 Ultra 768MB "Superclocked"
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Extreme Music
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
CPU Cooling = Thermalright IFX-14 CPU Cooler + AS7 (custom made a bracket to fit)
RAM Cooling = none
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = Um, I know I'm being dumb but how do I check this?
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v175.63
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series Driver 2.15.0006
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto (not sure what it reads in auto)
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = Auto (7)
tRC = Auto (28)
tWR = Auto (12)
tWTR = Auto (16)
tFAW = Auto (17)
tRD = Auto (9)
tRTP = Auto (5)
tRFC = Auto (60)
tREF = Auto (7.8us)
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto (1.22V)
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto (1.55V)
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto (1.15V)
Memory Voltage = Auto (1.70V)
NB Core Voltage = Auto (1.34V)
SB Core Voltage = Auto (1.52V)
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) =
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) =
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
Graphics scramble and PC (mostly) locks up after about 5-70 minutes of gaming (Gears of war, COD4, Tom Clancy's Rainbow six: Vegas, etc.). It runs fine on 3DMark06 (5x loops on each test without freezing)...
PC freezes occasionally while surfing the net too.
Sometimes requires 2 or 3 reboots to get past POST (mostly on cold boot).
I'm a little nervous of playing with settings anymore as I've had to install XP 32bit four times and vista x64 3x times due to data corruption :-(
Wow, what happened to this thread?? No more problems or everybody gave up??
I don't know... but I don't have the necessary time to work on the S2E nowadays.
Maybe later on after I finish some reviews and other daily life stuff that piled up.
[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 28
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 9
tRC = 41
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 41
tRD = 12
tRTP = 9
tRFC = Set it to 80 ( and after saving and exiting the BIOS, get back into the BIOS and check if under the "Current" line it's showing tRFC at 80, if not set the setting to Auto )
tREF = Auto
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.6V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.70V
NB Core Voltage = 1.5V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
still having major problems.
first thing, when i run mem test it gives me this erro:
memtest c-1-3-5
a random place between pass 15-30 it stops and says unexpected inte rupt -alting.
when useing the pc it still freze under age of conan, warcraft 3, and while looking at youtube and a singel time under ide system.
any idea what might be worng? i am getting tired of having all thise problems with a whole new pc. do you think it maby is a hardware problem like falty ram, MB or CPU? or maby some of the hardware can't work together so maby it is worth replacing a item.
happy for any help you guys can give.
you on 0901 or later bios Hexez ?
i am on the 0901
I've notice that bios 1002 is not very good and I couldn't get any clocks i had stable with 0901 to work at all.
i am starting to think there must be a hardware something there is broken somehow. any idea how to find out what there might be worng with my pc?
any ideas, what to start with and how to test it?
thanks for any help.
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX1000 ( 1000W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = OCZ DDR3-1800 2GB Kit ( OCZ3SOU16002GK )
HDD = Western Digital Raptor ( 150GB x2 Raid 0)
VGA1 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA2 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA3 = none
BFG Ageia PhyX card
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with custom water cooling
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
CPU Cooling = custom water cooled with Swiftech water block
RAM Cooling = none by may add a Corsair Dominator AirFlow
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v173.67
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Drivers WebUpdate
BIOS version 0901
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 8
tRCD = 8
tRP = 8
tRAS = 26
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto 5
tRC = auto 33
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 18
tFAW = auto 21
tRD = 15
tRTP = 15
tRFC = 255
tREF = 7.8us
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.36V
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.50V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.20V
Memory Voltage = 1.90V
NB Core Voltage = 1.56V
SB Core Voltage = 1.58V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3
CPU Core 4
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
I'm trying to get a stable overclock. I just complete OCCT stability test with a "stable" after default one hour test. I however had a nvidia software message of raid failure midway in the test. Memoy timing are loose, should be 8-8-8-26. I am trying to get rid of raid failure message before working on memory timings. Any suggestions. I notice your CPU voltage is very low? But you have left many of my setting on auto.:confused:
I am starting to think it might be the rams that are the problem, I have not been able to run a full memtest C 1-3-5, the pc always freez half way.
I maby it is becouse the ram i got dont like the striker 2 extreme so i have been thinking of maby buying a new pair or rams to replace them. any ideas ? I am running out of ideas and I am starting to get sick of having used all the monny on a whole new pc and i can't even use it becouse it is so damn unstable.
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX1000 ( 1000W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = OCZ DDR3-1800 2GB Kit ( OCZ3SOU16002GK )
HDD = Western Digital Raptor ( 150GB x2 Raid 0)
VGA1 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA2 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA3 = none
BFG Ageia PhyX card
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with custom water cooling
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
CPU Cooling = custom water cooled with Swiftech water block
RAM Cooling = none by may add a Corsair Dominator AirFlow
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v173.67
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Drivers WebUpdate
BIOS version 0901
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 8
tRCD = 8
tRP = 8
tRAS = 26
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto 5
tRC = auto 33
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 18
tFAW = auto 21
tRD = 15
tRTP = 15
tRFC = 255
tREF = 7.8us
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.36V
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.61V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.31V
Memory Voltage = 1.87V
NB Core Voltage = 1.61V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = +40
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3
CPU Core 4
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
Now stable after one hour of OCCT, a couple rounds of Call of Duty and a few hours of surfing the net. This weekend will reduce memory timing to manufactors spec. Would like some suggestions on how to fine tune my bios setting especially since your sample has lower cpu voltages.:):clap::up:
Hi is this help only for 801 bios or can you help even if im on the 901?
Actually it should be ( now ) from BIOS 0801 and up.
So every BIOS newer than 0801 is fine as well.
cool thanks will get my details down and postback :)
Code:Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Silverstone ST1000-NV
CPU = q6600 go
RAM = OCZ platinum enhanced bandwith 4GBKit(2x2048MB) 1600MHZ DDR3 PC3-12800
OCZ3P1600EB4GK
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = raptorX 150
VGA1 = gigabyte 6600gt
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = supreme fx
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan above it blowing towards the NB
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan above it blowing towards the SB
CPU Cooling = tuniq tower 120-LF with silverstone FM123
RAM Cooling = Fan blowing on modules with home made clips
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v15.7
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v177.40
Sound Card Drivers Version = How do i find this?
BIOS version 0901
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier =8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = X5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = auto
P2 = auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 6
tRAS = 22
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = auto 5
tRC = auto 33
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 18
tFAW = auto 21
tRD = auto 9
tRTP = auto 6
tRFC = auto 72
tREF = auto 7.8us
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.375 set 1.42 bios actual
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto 1.52
CPU VTT Voltage = auto 1.44
Memory Voltage = 1.8 set 1.85 bios actual
NB Core Voltage = auto 1.32
SB Core Voltage = auto 1.50
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto (where do i find the actual of these cant seem to find it them)
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled (have this on auto is this a posible culprit?)
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = auto
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
With the above settings and ram on the white slots i got the following results
Everest
Read 11021
write 7293
copy 8192
latency 51.9
Super PI 15 sec
I tried to run memetest on dos and after 4 hours it freezes
i tried to run 2 instances of orthos and in 4 hours it freezes
3dmark06 passes all the way thru
Tried upping the volts on the ram to 1.9 memtest runs for 14 hours before it freezes and orthos runs for
6 before it does. no errors anywhere just a frozen screen After upping the mems to 1.9 i tried upping
the NB to 1.44 but same results on orthos didnt run memtest on it tho. anything over 1630 and i cant
even get into bios. tried changing to 7-7-7 on the timings and no go.
Im on the white slots coz on the blue slots 3dmark06 freezes and orthos runs for less than an hour
hope you can help me out
I thought I had it completely stable. I have competed OCCT twice, MemTest two complete cycles with no problems. I played a few rounds of Call of Duty 4 and all went well until I exited the game. Then I saw one of those raid failure messages again. I have a Raid 0 two raptors, and a Raid 1 mirror two Hitachi 750s. Anyone have suggestions of adjustments to assist with eliminating this error message. My bios setting are a few post above this message.
Thanks
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman ZM1000-HP
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.5 GHz
RAM = OCZ DDR3-12800 2x2GB (OCZ3P16004GK)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 750GB (ST3750640AS)
VGA1 = EVGA 9800 GX2 1GB DDR3
VGA2 ( if you have ) = N/A
VGA3 ( if you have ) = N/A
SPU ( Sound Card ) = ASUS Supreme FX II 8-CH
NorthBridge Cooling = Corsair Nautilus 500 Watercooler
SouthBridge Cooling = Corsair Nautilus 500 Watercooler
CPU Cooling = Stock Heatsink
RAM Cooling = N/A
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 177.83
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.6000.16386
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED
0901
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = N/A
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = Auto/1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = 4
tRC = 28
tWR = 12
tWTR = 16
tFAW =17
tRD = 9
tRTP = 5
tRFC = 60
tREF = 7.8us
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25000
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = Auto
NB Core Voltage = Auto
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
I recently build this machine and i had been constantly and randomly freezing, until i found this thread and i changed the settings you marked in red, and now it freezes less constantly, but still randomly. Sometimes it will run like a champ for 10 hours, or even 2 days without a freeze, but then all of a sudden something will set it off and it'll freeze 5 times in 10 minutes, and then run smoothly for hours immediately after. I have had this problem for a little over 3 months now and have fiddled a good amount trying to get lucky, but after your settings helped so significantly, i am hoping you can help me get this machine running like it should, thanks a lot.
Also, i have 2 more sticks of ram that i would like to snap in there, but when i do, it usually freezes during the boot, idk if vista x64 or this board support 8gb or ram, but just thought i'd ask because you seem to be a wizard. Thanks again
OMG lol i see many CPU voltage with 1.36, cpu is HOT no ? XD
anyway i have this stiker 2 extreme with a Q9450 and 4 day's for find no freeze.. not normal to buy at this price and have some problem..
before i O/C the config i can't play or just use the OS ,imagine.....
my solution for me is simple.
2.66 to 2.8 ghz and cpu voltage 1.15, i use AI o/c but CPU voltage is to much 1.36 ^^ so i juts O/C 5%
DDR 3 patriot(cas 7) 2x2 GO at 560 mhz...original is 533 mhz
flash to 0901 for BIOS.
atm all work fine i use vista ultmate 64 bits.
and a 9800 GTZ Zotac.
temp CM 50 and CPU 40/42
I may try to lower by voltage some but currently on a cool summer day my CPU is idling at 33 degrees and under OCCT stability test comes close to 60 degrees. Before I trying decreasing the voltage at current OC, I may try for the 4 MHz first.
i guess i found this thread a little late. I hope BenchZowner comes back soon.
I believe everyone is waiting on BenchZowner to return. He was the one providing all the advise. He has been busy running his own website but has indicated he will try to return. I for one am waiting for the suggestions however I am getting some better understanding this bios but would very much like to improve my overclocking skills especially with these new options in this bios.
Now stable mild overclock Need to drop voltage now
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Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX1000 ( 1000W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = OCZ DDR3-1600 Platinum Edition 4GB Kit ( OCZ3P20004GK )
HDD = Western Digital Raptor ( 150GB x2 Raid 0)
VGA1 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA2 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA3 = none
BFG Ageia PhyX card
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with custom water cooling
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
CPU Cooling = custom water cooled with Swiftech water block
RAM Cooling = none by may add a Corsair Dominator AirFlow
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v173.67
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Drivers WebUpdate
BIOS version 0901
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto 12
tRC = auto 41
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 25
tFAW = auto 25
tRD = 15
tRTP = 15
tRFC = 255
tREF = 7.8us
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.34V
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.61V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.310V
Memory Voltage = 1.86V
NB Core Voltage = 1.61V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = +40
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3
CPU Core 4
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description:):up:
System has been stable for a while now, no recent raid failure messages. Since I upper several voltage setting to get it stable before finding the right mix/combination I suspect some like the CPU Voltage may be too high. Today I drop the CPU voltage two notches, ran OCCT and found it to be stable. As I continue to drop the voltage given that the “right” ratio is important I was wondering what else I should drop in combination to the CPU voltage i.e. CPU PLL and or CPU VTT?
I have update my memory and also set SPP-MCP Ref Clock to 200 MHz
You're right, i should just be patient, but something that is strange about my machine's bios is that it doesn't have the CPU Level Up, it has Memory Level Up, then a space, then CPU Multiplier, but no CPU level up, i'm running revision 0901 with a Q9300, i just have no idea.
I am no expert but I have read of similar problems reported in these forums. If the problem occured after a bios flash and the user has not cleared the cmos at the time of the flash clearing the cmos and removing the battery for a short while to get a fully clear cmos has been reported to resolve such problems.
Oh yeah, so i should take the battery out for a while, and re flash the bios to 0901?
No you do not need to re-flash the bios you need to fully clear the bios. Taking the battery out does not erase the bios, your current flash will still be in effect.
oh cool, thanks a lot buddy, but can you tell me where this battery is and how i am supposed to take it out and put it back in? I don't want to do somethin wrong and lose this board.
Ok, nvm, i found it, it was under my graphics card, but now, how long should i leave it out?
Ok, just took it out and left it our for about 4 hours, then i put it back in, it hung on the bios screen twice before i left it off for a couple more hours, now it boots up, i go into the bios and it's all the same, still no CPU Level Up.
A few days ago i was freezing like everytime i booted no matter what i did, so i just decided, :banana::banana::banana::banana: it, i'll reload all defaults in bios and see what happens, i boot up and i run flawlessly for 2 days, i power down when i go to bed, but all day it would be on and running, then today at about 6:00 pm, it's been on since like noon, it freezes, so i'm like damn, i thought i had it, and it freezes again and again... useless information, just wanted to share my story.
Sorry to hear your continued problem. This board takes way too much effort to get stable. I was ready to RMA several times. It took me a week of tweaking to get it stable. I was reading threads, reviews etc to better understand all the options in this bios. Anandtech's review article and tweaking suggestions got me started did not take me far enough. BenchZower and this tread was probably the key to making my board stable. I got my e8400 stable with a mild overclock to 3.6. I am hoping to forget the frustrating week trying to get this stable so I can drum up the courage to try again a 4G. Best of luck to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ambiguous411
Try the following settings ( the blue ones are the new changes )
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Originally Posted by Ambiguous411
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ambiguous411
It does support 8GBs of RAM, and Windows Vista x64 supports them as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ambiguous411
The increased number of DIMMs and the increased capacity however applies more stress to the nFORCE memory controller and thus you need to fiddle with the settings and voltages again ( once you insert the other 2 DIMMs ) and of course will "limit" your overclocks ( not that you're close to the limit now, not at all, just a note ).
Let's try to get this thing fully stable as is, and then we can proceed into making it stable with all 4 DIMMs on.
ok this is what it have come to now. i have been trying to get this pc up and running stable for almost 2 months now, and nothing seems to be helping so I am ready to try something new now. i think the problem might be the ram not beening able to run with out problems with this motherbord so i am going to buy some new ram insted and throw the old ones out into the bin.
And here is where i ask you guys to give me a hand, what ram can run flawless with this bord? i don't really care what the price is, i have been using 4,5k $ on a PC i wanna throw out the window each time it freez up.
if you think that the problem maby is something els please tell me.
system:
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.19
Sound Card Drivers Version =
BIOS version 0901 REQUIRED
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 9
tRC = 41
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 41
tRD = 12
tRTP = 9
tRFC = auto
tREF = Auto
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.6V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.74V
NB Core Voltage = 1.46V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Thanks a lot dude, i punched them in and will let you know how it runs. And that's good news about the ram, i was worried that i had wasted all that money on a second pair of sticks. You're right, i would much rather run stable with 4GB than snap the 8GB in and try to get that goin right now. Thanks again man, you're the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
Anyone tried the new bios 1002?
Those that have, any noticeable benefit?
Took me a week to get this motherboard stable, I am not interested in updating the bios and have to possibly mess with the settings again if there is no noticeable benefit or improvement in say stability.
Nah, i heard 1002 wasn't as good as 0901, but that's not from my personal experience, if you're stable on 0901 i would suggest you stick with that, but wtf do i know.
Zowner, so far so good dude. After i punched in you're preferences i ran smoothly for the rest of the day which is better than it's done before, we'll see how it does the rest of the week but it's lookin pretty good. Thanks a bunch man.
Alright, before today my machine ran real well for a couple days, then today I was playin GRID and my game froze, but skype was still workin in the background. I tried ctrl+shift+Esc and nothin. I could alt+tab between icons, but it was stick with a black screen, with the tabs in the middle, and the start menu bar there, but i couldn't do anything. It's happened before, so there ya go.
Another video freeze. Mouse stuck, keyboard stuck, everything just stuck except my sound and skype were still workin, they could hear me talk, i could hear them. Should i try a different display driver?
I is always disappointing :shakes:when no one has anything good to say about a new bios. I am glad I am stable with a mild overclock. I would surely like to get greater stability with a real overclock i.e. 4Mhz and was hoping a new bios might help. Going thru these threads it is hard to see how this board got such a good review from Anandtech. BenchZower did warm me that this board was going to take some work. Was he ever right.
Yeah man, i'm sorry you're havin trouble with this board too. But don't listen to me, 1002 may very well be more stable with your setup. This board has been very frustrating indeed, more than I knew to expect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deathspine
Ambigious, yeah trying another GeForce driver might help ( I don't remember which driver I used to "play" a bit with GRID, so I can't tell if there's an issue with GRID and the 175.19 ).
Every other program/game runs fine now ?
Just about, yeah. I froze once when i was playin WoW, same thing with the video freeze and my sound was still working, and it was after i had left it idle for a long while. But just that time in WoW, and twice in GRID are the only times it's crashed since i punched in your settings. Well those are the only times i remember. Also, my machine stutters every now and then also. I was thinking of trying the GeForce 177.35 driver, what do you think? Also, is 6.1 a good choice as the motherboard's driver?
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = 650 watts for vga, 550 watts for mobo, antec units, Antec P190 + 1200
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=81900
CPU = INTEL quad-core 9770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115051
RAM = 4 gigs Patriot 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220278
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = western digital raptor 10k rpm 270 gb
VGA1 = EVGA 01G-P3-N891-AR GeForce 9800 GX2 1GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130338
VGA2 ( if you have ) = na
VGA3 ( if you have ) = na
SPU ( Sound Card ) = external
NorthBridge Cooling = none
SouthBridge Cooling = none
CPU Cooling = ZALMAN 9500A 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler
RAM Cooling = none
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = latest official, 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = latest beta, 177.92
Sound Card Drivers Version = external
BIOS version 1002
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = enabled
P2 = enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 21
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1
tRRD = 4
tRC = 27
tWR = 10
tWTR = 14
tFAW = 21
tRD = 9
tRTP = 4
tRFC = 59
tREF = 7.8 us
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto
CPU VTT Voltage = auto
Memory Voltage = auto
NB Core Voltage = auto
SB Core Voltage = auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
freezes after 15 minutes on Second Life, total lockup where the mouse and keyboard fail to respond. This board was RMA'ed to ASUS for the lockup problem, and ASUS sent back the same board with no changes that I can tell. Update: I am using the BIOS values above now, and so far my system is stable *knock on wood*
Code:Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = NOX Pulsar Blue 750W
CPU = Q9450
RAM = OCZ ReaperX DDR3 1333MHz
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = MAXTOR 250Gb SATA2 16Mb Cache
VGA1 = EVGA GTX280
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock
CPU Cooling = Thermaltake Aquarius 3 (WaterCooling)
RAM Cooling = Stock
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = Cd Stock(I dont know)
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 177.79
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = PC3-10660
AI Overclock Tuner = AUTO
CPU Multiplier =*8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode =AUTO
FSB - Memory Ratio =AUTO
FSB (QDR) MHz =1333
MEM (DDR) MHz =1333
LDT Frequency =*5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = AUTO
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 =AUTO
P2 =AUTO
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = MANUAL - 7
tRCD = MANUAL - 7
tRP =MANUAL - 7
tRAS =MANUAL - 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) =AUTO - 1T
tRRD =AUTO - 5
tRC =AUTO - 34
tWR = AUTO - 12
tWTR =AUTO - 15
tFAW =AUTO - 26
tRD =AUTO - 9
tRTP =AUTO - 1
tRFC =AUTO - 74
tREF =AUTO - 7.8uS
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = AUTO
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = AUTO
CPU VTT Voltage = AUTO
Memory Voltage = AUTO
NB Core Voltage = AUTO
SB Core Voltage = AUTO
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = AUTO
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = AUTO
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = AUTO
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = AUTO
NB GTL REF Ratio = AUTO
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = AUTO
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = AUTO
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = AUTO
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = AUTO
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = AUTO
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = ENABLED
Virtualization Technology = ENABLED
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = AUTO
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = AUTO
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = AUTO
Problem Description
When I am Playing a game (for example Crysis or GRID) my PC crash but dont restart (it freeze).In windows Xp it freeze to but its rare.
I cant go to Task manager or go to windows when it crashes, the only way its rebooting manually. After I rebbot the pc run normally.
What is the problem??? Help me please!
BIOS 1103 seems ok.
P.S. I'll try to reply in 1-2 days guys, sorry got lots of things to do :(
Some settings as you can see are displayed in red color, YOU NEED to SET
those values EXACTLY like I have
[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = antec 1200W dual ps (2x600)
CPU = INTEL Q9300 @ 2500
RAM = Corsair TWIN3X 1333MHz DDR3, 4GB, DHX,Kit w/two 2GB XMS3 modules, CL9-9-9-24
HDD = Western Digital VelociRaptor 150GB, 10000RPM, SATA, 3 Gb/s, 16MB
VGA1 = XFX GeForce 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = on MB
NorthBridge Cooling = Passive cooling (Default on MB)
SouthBridge Cooling = Passive cooling (Default on MB)
CPU Cooling = Intel OEM
RAM Cooling = Default Heatsinks
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.19
Sound Card Drivers Version =
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED BIOS 1103
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = option not visible on my setup
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = Auto (actual 1333.3)
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = 4
tRC = 33
tWR = 12
tWTR = 16
tFAW = 21
tRD = 11
tRTP = 5
tRFC = 60
tREF = 7.8uS
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = Auto
NB Core Voltage = Auto
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
Computer randomly freezes when playing games. Does not matter which games. Have had the
problem in iRacing, GTR Evolution, CoH Opposing fronts, and Football Manager 2008 which
are all the games i currently have installed. Happens in all ofthem. Seems OK when
running IE and on desktop, but as soon as I start playing games, it hangs within 10-30
minuttes
So is 1103 more stable than 0901? Should i flash to it?
I don't know if it's more stable or just better than 0901, but it's surely working fine with my settings from 0804,0901.
Alright, well i'll flash over to 1103 next chance i get. Also, i'm still waitin for your input on GeForce and nForce drivers.
I flashed my 0901 BIOS to 1103 yesterday, but it did not make a difference for me. I guess it helps some, but not all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ambiguous411
Just updated nvidia chipset drivers to 15.23 and GeForce drivers to 177.83 and still running 0901. We'll see how it goes the next few days.
My system was, knock on wood, stable all evening yesterday. I didnt do anything but run laps in iRacing, but still better than normal. The strange thing is that I havent done any changes since monday, and it was NOT stabile then, so I dont know whats going on.. *sigh*
I get that as well. But, i will change something and it will run smoothly for days, then one day it'll freeze, just like yours. The only thing i have in common with you is the processor and nForce chipset drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by doc3d
That doesnt make any sense. There are way too many people with the same problem that everybody has a problem with their cpus. I am confident that its about finding the right combination of settings, and since I have absolutely no experience, Im hoping one of the gurus in here can help. In the meantime I'll just have to grind my teeth every time it crashes and hope nothing really getsdamaged with all these frequent reboots. I found an article here: http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=3283&p=1 that has a lot of detail descriptions on bios- settings.. maybe something in there.. so far I havent tried the settings recommended in the article, as my system is ok for now. When it crashes again, and Im sure it will, I'll try setting the ranges supplied in the articleQuote:
Originally Posted by Ambiguous411
This thread has not been very active of late. I am sure many of us are still using this motherboard. Now that mine is very stable rock solid as they say at a mild overclock I am still waiting for new tips from our collective experience to get a better overclock with this board. With another weekend here I will have to strive for the 4GHz. If I get lucky I will post my success. Let's keep this thread going.:cool:
Yeah, i'd like to keep this going. Zowner gave me a setup that has been working really well, but it's still not rock solid. He must still be swamped with stuff to do, hopefully he can find some time to give us some advice.
Unfortunately BenchZower is the most knowledgeable individual participating in this thread:yepp:. He however is busy and part of his efforts are put into his own website and his own forums:rolleyes:. His website has a review of the motherboard with tweaking tips and a thread in his forum on this motherboard. To help BenchZower help us:up: maybe we should visit him at his website. Below is the thread in his forum about this motherboard.
http://www.benchzone.com/forum/viewt...t=183&start=15
New BIOS on ASUS website!:)
Hello Everyone!
I was hoping BenchZowner could help me out as well. I tried to sign up over on his forums, but it seems his registration is hosed up, so hopefully he (or someone else here) can help me out. Here are my specs and my problem(s) in the requested format:
Problem Description is posted in the above format, but duplicating the text here...Code:Required System Specifications
PSU = Ultra 1000 Watt ATX
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz
RAM = 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 PC310600 1333MHz 256x64 240pin CL9 Kingston KVR1333D3N9K24G
HDD = Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA x2 (RAID 0)
VGA1 = BFG GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI-E
VGA2 = BFG GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI-E
VGA3 = none
SPU = SupremeFX II (Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty had to be RMAed)
NorthBridge Cooling = Case Fan
SouthBridge Cooling = Case Fan
CPU Cooling = ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
RAM Cooling = Case Fan
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 178.13
Sound Card Drivers Version = SoundMAX AD1988B Audio Driver V6.10.02.6320
BIOS version = 1104
OS = Windows Vista x64
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = Auto (1333)
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = Auto / 9
tRCD = Auto / 9
tRP = Auto / 9
tRAS = Auto / 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = Auto / 1T
tRRD = Auto / 4
tRC = Auto / 33
tWR = Auto / 12
tWTR = Auto / 16
tFAW = Auto / 21
tRD = Auto / 11
tRTP = Auto / 5
tRFC = Auto / 74
tREF = Auto / 7.8uS
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage =
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Disabled
Memory Voltage = Auto
NB Core Voltage = Auto
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
I have been trying to my new rig stable for about a month now, but the system consistently locks up. Most of the time, I am getting a blank screen after Vista loads and I have to power off. When I power back up, the motherboard has a tendency to "hang" at various points, but mostly with LCD poster on "CODEINIT". Resetting power (sometimes multiple times) does eventually allow the system to boot again.
I have even RMA'ed the motherboard back to Asus at 2 weeks ago because due to the "CODEINIT" error, but it was returned to me without any documentation as to what was tested/fixed.
Using the latest nVidia Drivers (178.13) and only one of the video cards installed, Vista can boot fully to the desktop, but I still crash/lock up when I try to run almost any program, including IE, and nVidia Control Panel. Installing the second video card causes Vista to crash as soon as or right before the desktop loads.
I have been trying to my new rig stable for about a month now, but the system consistently locks up. Most of the time, I am getting a blank screen after Vista loads and I have to power off. When I power back up, the motherboard has a tendency to "hang" at various points, but mostly with LCD poster on "CODEINIT". Resetting power (sometimes multiple times) does eventually allow the system to boot again.
I have even RMA'ed the motherboard back to Asus at 2 weeks ago because due to the "CODEINIT" error, but it was returned to me without any documentation as to what was tested/fixed.
Using the latest nVidia Drivers (178.13) and only one of the video cards installed, Vista can boot fully to the desktop, but I still crash/lock up when I try to run almost any program, including IE, and nVidia Control Panel. Installing the second video card causes Vista to crash as soon as or right before the desktop loads.
Thanks in advance for ANY help that is provided!
Ehh I spent 200 pounds on this and Im fighting with this motherboard for 2 months now. Checked all settings and none are working for me. Its even worst now -PC is freezing constantly in every game. I think I will get another motherboard and Im thinking on DFI or Foxcon on Intel chipset. Asus started to make crap for me - again.
Anyone have a success story with the new bios 1104?
Don't know.
I'm using 1103 here for the CSX Diablo DDR3 testing and it's working fine.
Gotta finish the CSX review this weekend, and then I'll take on the P5Q3 Deluxe and try to contribute here in troubleshooting the S2E.
Since building this rig I've had major problems. First set of 3 cards were flashed with the wrong BIOS with one of the cards cooking itself at 105 degrees. Second set of 3 cards refused to cold boot but were fine if you warmed them up first. 3rd set of cards are in now and seem fine but no games will run for long. It will either freeze up with sound loop or just BSOD. 3DMark Vantage runs fine (P26577 with 3.2ghz oc) but nothing else. I've tried all sorts of different settings in the bios to try and find a stable overclock but nothing is working. I have run DPC latency checker and noticed that when I run games (eg Crysis) I get a lot of latency peaks but when running 3dmark vantage the only time I get a peak is at the start and end of a test. During a test there's no latency peaks at all. Could this be part of the problem?? High latency causing vista to report the driver has stopped?? Any help in getting this stable would be great as I've all but given up with it. I dont have much spare time and the last 3 months I've done nothing but swear at this pc! lolCode:Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Coolermaster 1250W
CPU =Q9550
RAM =OCZ3P13334GK Platinum 8GB (4 x 2GB)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital 500GB (100GB partition for Vista, 400GB for software)
VGA1 = BFG 280GTX H2OC
VGA2 = BFG 280GTX H2OC
VGA3 = BFG 280GTX H2OC
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative Fatality PCIe
NorthBridge Cooling = Water
SouthBridge Cooling = Water
CPU Cooling = Water (Zalman block)
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 178.13
Sound Card Drivers Version =
BIOS version 1103
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tune = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = auto
P2 = auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = auto 7
tRCD = auto 7
tRP = auto 7
tRAS = auto 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = auto 4
tRC = auto 28
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 16
tFAW = auto 17
tRD = auto 9
tRTP = auto 5
tRFC = auto 60
tREF = 7.8
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.193750
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto (1.55)
CPU VTT Voltage = auto (1.14)
Memory Voltage = 1.84 (1.90 actual)
NB Core Voltage = auto (1.34)
SB Core Voltage = auto (1.49)
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = auto
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Following BenchZower's lead, I have updated to the new Bios 1104 and have noticed no change. That is it is stable with previous setting from 901. Will try to overclock later.;)
who knows which bios run high FSB more stable ??
thanks a lot!
I continue to beat my head against my keyboard with this Motherboard....
:cool:This has been a very challenging motherboard for most of us. Not a every forgiving motherboard. I took me a week to find a stable mild overclock of 20% and I have been reluctant to try again.:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Argonous
Time has past and I forgot most of the pain of overclocking this motherboard, and I got a new Bios to try. With 1104 I was able to reach a stable 3.825 or 1700 FSB with my e8400. Could be this bios is an improvement since my memory may have been one that the new compatibility was for.:up::up::)
Update the solid 901 to 1104, good initially but the last two days the system seems to "freeze" every now and then, it could be in gaming or surfing the net. The light on the mouse goes out for 15-30 seconds and then everything comes back again. Just switch to the beta BIOS 1103 that BenchZower was using with success. Anyone heard of this problem?:shrug:
man and here i was really hoping osmeone would make a good 790i board... crap,, guess thats never gunna happen
That's very weird Deathspine.
Apart from the mouse, is the same thing happening to the rest USB and maybe PS/2 devices ?
When the mouse powered off, did the keyboard work ?
Everything shuts down, like one long pause. You initially think the system locked up but then it suddenly starts working again. I am trying 1103 with my more tested settings at 3.6 versus my new settings at 3.8. With 1104 at both 3.8 and 3.6 it does this pause. It could be a heat problem as with the greater overclock my northbridge is hitting 65 degrees. I will be removing the heatpipes in two weeks or so and improving my cooling.Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
New nForce (chipset) Drivers version 20.08 posted 10-15-08:clap:
Just wanted to add my name to the list of unhappy S2E owners. I don't even overclock, even set my mem settings to lowest timings but system keeps freezing at random intervals (mostly when playing a game or watching video). Before I found this thread, I've replaced my graphics card, cooling, memory (both brand and amount), switched from Vista64 to Vista32, went back from RAID0 to single disk, tried every BIOS update they've released (currently 1104) and nothing... it's still the same unstable junk I paid premium for.
I've now purchased a Foxconn Blackops in hopes that it could make up for all those nights I almost burst a blood vessel when the system froze in the middle of a multiplayer game. :)
To all those still trying to stabilize theirs, best of good luck.