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Thank you! I haven't got enough time to deeply explore this new uEFI BIOS... Hoping that these options will be present in my BIOS...Quote:
Originally Posted by nex_73
Mainboard manual indicates that CPU_FAN and CPU_OPT pins are "strictly" 4-pin fan oriented (in fact, the fourth pin is assigned for FAN PWM).
Instead, Other headers (CHA_FAN1-3) have pin 4 marked as a +5V output.
I think the only way to manage 3-pin fans is to connect them only to CHA headers.
I just ordered a CHV, is there anything i need to know about it? any new bios i should download? Sorry for not checking the whole thread.
BIOS 0506 has been released, so you can flash over to that if you wish.
-Raja
The date on bios 506 is older than the date on 028 by one day and 506 removed all of the other optional NB/CPU multipliers. Which one is better for overclocking/benchmarking?
hi guys
I've got a question.
On the crosshair IV I used k10stat for settings the pstate and I could run my thuban in idle at 800 and 1.2v.
Now i noticed that k10stat doesnt work, maybe because the new 990fx is not supported yet.
I tryied also enabling the cool n quiet but I'm not satisfied becuase it runs cpu in idle at 800 but 1,392 (I've set in bios 1,425, cpu @ 4ghz).
Same thing with the epu engine if I set high reduction it is set to 1.404, if I set to extreme voltage reduction it is set to 1.392.
There is another option to reduce the voltages?
I also tried phenommrstweaker but it doesnt work too..
Thank you very much
I dont like to take the cpu in idle at high voltages when I am only browsing web and so it is un necessary.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler
Stay with 0506. The benchmarking BIOSes are not really for 24/7 overclocking.
-Raja
i hate cpu fan error and need to disable "F1" to boot
How to set the JMB362 to AHCI ?
How to access the JMB362 OPROM ?
On the M5A99X Evo, thx
hi
i have a asus crosshair V formula motherboard with a 1090t.
http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/6840/captureni.png
i just want to know what does "do not remove the thermal module, the thermal conditions should be monitord." mean? also how do i monitor it or is it automatic? i only have 2 temp readings, cpu and MB
one other question, when i load the bios to defaults it sets the "CPU PWM & CPU PWM phase" to extreme, should i keep it on that or put it on standard & t.probe?
I am considering purchasing M5A97 EVO, but the thing is - does it support core unlocking? I would like to use my X2 550 @ X4 B50 for some time before I order a Bulldozer. :)
those with C5F core unlock stability issue should try this bios:
new bios
http://www.freefilehosting.net/3839
Updates:
Improves core unlock stability
Improved NB ratio capability
38 for normal users
39 for extreme overclocking
Any estimate on when there might be BIOS updates for the other boards such as the M5A99X? We need the core unlock stability fix for that board as well.
Is anyone aware that ECC on the CH V is enabled by default and causing all sorts of issues with RAM performance and stability ?
As soon i turned it off all my RAM issues vanished !
mine is disabled by defaultQuote:
Originally Posted by vvulture
yes i have core unlocking stability issue with 3 CPUs (2x555 1x560)
Which BIOS you using ?Quote:
Originally Posted by gareth170
0506.Quote:
Originally Posted by vvulture
Quote:
Originally Posted by LardArse
Wow this solve my unlock problem!!! (mess up for 2 week)
Fixes stability issues but breaks overdriveQuote:
Originally Posted by LardArse
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/6924/unledxhd.png
Were you able to actually get temperature readings before? As far as I can remember, unlocking cores has always caused the temperature sensors to bug out.
Thanks!!! ECC was enabled on sabertooth 990fx after loading defaults in bios. Now i get stable with prime95.Quote:
Originally Posted by vvulture
Cant install AI suite II...got the latest download and have been trying to install, but all I get is a mouse busy cursor for like 3 seconds and then its like I never clicked anything...And I am unable to flash a bios from the hdd. It says not an EFI bios. Will try again with a USB drive
ιi think that you cant flash a bios from NTFS formatted drive.
so try again from a fat32 (iirc) usb stick and you ll be OK :)
i had the same issue on cvf/mive/gd65/p8p67pro :p
Anyone else having higher than usual temperatures on the M5A97 EVO? I'm used to ~34-36C idle from my old M4A79T, but am getting significantly higher on this new board. I've reseated and reapplied my MX-2 with the same results. Over at TPU reviewing the board, they had the same thing.
Raja: Any new bios/AHCI drivers in the works for the Sabertooth 990FX?
I like the board, but I'm having some serious problems with my WD 1TB SATA3 drive.
The OS drive is an OCZ V2 120, the WD is never fully recognized (when the bios does see it, it says it requires formatting).
However, formatting never works and causes a system hang. On reboot the drive is gone again.... :(
I thought maybe the drive had died (even though it's less than 1yr old) so I moved it to a bench rig where it formatted and works fine.
Both drives are running in AHCI mode BTW....
Is this a known bug, or do you have a workaround?
Thanks..... Dave
Since you most likely arent using TRIM on the SSD, have you tried RAID mode?Quote:
Originally Posted by Daveburt714
Also, is that a 1TB Green? What model is the OCZ drive?
I'll admit, I'm a rookie when it comes to SSD's Beep...Quote:
Originally Posted by BeepBeep2
I'm not sure about TRIM, I just assumed that since I was running Win 7 it was active. :p:
The SSD is an OCZ Vertex2 120 and the WD is a 1TB Black SATA3 with 64mb cache.
I'm probably not doing things the best way, but I always just redirect all my "User" files to the WD, and when I install programs
(non system), I direct them to the WD too...
*EDIT*: Why would I use "raid mode" if I'm not actually running a raid config?
Not saying it wouldn't work, but I'm old school, and you only ever did that if you had 2 identical drives... :)
Raid mode also supports JBOD (Just a bunch of disk) I have my bluray burner on the port 6 where ports 1-5 are WD Black 1TB FAEX drives that are raided for 4.5 TB. I am running a CV. Ive used the latest raid drivers from AMD's website
Dave,
Glad to see you back!
I use AHCI mode for all my drives since they are all pretty current drives. There is no benefit to using RAID mode for a single drive anymore, It would only offer NCQ support when IDE did not. AMD chipsets drivers never were up to par back in the day anyways. My SSD is on the AMD controller using AHCI like I said which is supose to support TRIM, I am not sure what Beep means about it being a option over RAID mode? TRIM is basically a command that keeps the SSD in shape. In the Bios on the Sabetooth there is an option menu that will allow you to set the SATA controllers to Hot Swap. I haven't enabled it or tested it yet though. I don't know if it might be enabled on your board, and me be causing you the issue... Just a wild thought.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Daveburt714
New BIOS is in the works - don't have a release date at present but it should be soon.
We will try and replicate your problem, it is not one I have seen before. So check all basic things like SATA cables etc for now.
-Raja
Hi Dave,Quote:
Originally Posted by Daveburt714
We will have a new EFI shortly with some memory and core unlocking improvements. However, on the drive side this the first problem I have seen. Can you please PM me your drive model as I have three different WD 1TB drives here (Green, Black, Blue) and hopefully can dust off a OCZ V2 that is lying around here somewhere.
Sincerely,
Gary
Bingo: PM Sent
Thanks for all the advice folks.
I have Hot Swap disabled in bios and have tested in multiple (brown) ports with different cables with the same results.
Seems odd though that a number of people are running Black drives without issue... :confused:
I'll stress the drive on the other system, but my quick test seemed OK.
This may be a little lengthy, so bear with me.... :p:
Using the Hardware show in sig.
Port 1 (Brown): OCZ Vertex 2 120gb
Port 2 (Brown): WD Blue 500gb (currently using for user/prg files w/o problems)
Port 3 (Brown): WD Black 1002FAEX 1tb (this is the problem drive, also tried on ports 2+4 with different cables)
Port 7 (Grey): LG SuperMulti Blu-Ray ROM/DVD writer
After the afore mentioned problems, I formatted and thoroughly tested the drive on my 890GX Biostar without any problems whatsoever.
I ran HDTune full error checking and benchmark, WIndows7 Error checking (after reboot) and copied a 4GB HD movie file to it which played flawlessly.
After moving the drive back to the SaberTooth, once again, it was'nt recognized.....
I went into Control Panel/system/disk. The drive was shown, but wasn't assigned a drive letter.
After assigning it a drive letter I was able to run HDTune benchmark on it with the following results:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...DBlk_990FX.png
As you can see the drive is acting VERY erratic and scored poorly.
Reguardless, I tried to use Acronis to image the Blue drive to it since it was at least working. Acronis errored out (as soon as it got to the copy process) and
the drive was lost again, not even showing up in Contorl Panel/Sys/Drives on reboot....
I've been using Acronis for years with 100% reliability, that, and the fact that the drive was acting squirly under the OS leads me to believe the problem lies elsewhere.
Just for reference, heres an HDTune from the same drive on the BioStar 890GX:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ck_Biostar.png
And an HDTune of the WD Blue drive on the SaberTooth:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...Blue_990FX.png
The WD Black SATA3 is the only drive thats causing problems. The Blue drive, SSD and any other drive I've tried all work flawlessly.
Unfortunately, that 1TB black is my prefered drive for this rig.... :rolleyes:
Retest with hot plug enabled for the port the WD Black is connected to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daveburt714
AMD AHCI Drivers do not support TRIM last time I checked, thats why. If we were running intel setups it would matter, as TRIM cant run on RAID, but see below as to why I suggested it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daveburt714
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler
You are right, there is no benefit using RAID mode for a single drive. However as far as I know (and unless this has changed recently) AMD AHCI does not support TRIM. If was just something different to try, to see if his disk was consistent in RAID mode.Quote:
Originally Posted by charged3800z24
I swear AMD in version 11.something and later have supported Trim... There was a post about it on here. Unless it was jibberish :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by BeepBeep2
Dave
I set all ports to Hot Swap and it seems to work flawless. Worth a try... I would also update the firm ware on the WD SATA 3 drive... might help.
Thanks for the suggestion Praz, I tried it, it scored a little better but it's still pretty erratic in HDTune.... :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Praz
Beep: I'll try raid mode (even though I think it's a longshot), guess it's worth a try.
Charged: I think your right. Like I said, I'm not good with SSD's yet but TRIM seems to be working.
I use TuneUp utilities and it never even looks at the SSD as far as defrag goes and I don't see the SSD getting loaded with garbage.
I could be wrong, but I always assumed it was working properly... :yepp:
I'll play with the SATA settings some more and see if I can find a sweet spot for this drive.
It actually performs pretty well when it's working right and makes a good data drive.
Dave
I am pretty sure you did this, but you verified the AHCI drivers are AMDs and not Windows right? I know sometimes the AMD installer will not automatically install them in device manger. I have had to manually install them.
Yeah, you are right.Quote:
Originally Posted by charged3800z24
11.1 and up support TRIM, I had no idea :p
I suppose its time for me to break out my SSD for OS drive again
Yeah Jay, I installed the AHCI drivers that where on the mobo driver disk while installing Win7.Quote:
Originally Posted by charged3800z24
I put them on a flash drive and selected "install drivers" during the Win7 settup...
I've been changing all kinds of bios/SATA settings (including RAID and HotSwap) for the last couple hours with no real improvment....
So far, it looks like the AHCI drivers are working best for all drives except the WD SATA3. :rolleyes:
Hopefully Raja, Bingo and the Asus Bios team can figure this out. It seems to be a legit problem, at least on my config... :p:
I own two of the WD Blacks, though my drives are the 640GB SATA 2 versions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daveburt714
You tried SATA2 mode, right?
I've had weird things happen with my X25-V, on SB850 (UD3H) it sometimes randomly disappears
I really appreciate all the help folks.... :up:
I've been doing some more testing.
There's no way to limit ports to SATA2 in bios, but a jumper on the drive does limit it...
I dug a jumper out of my parts and placed it on pins 5+6 (the limit pins).
Here's the results:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...cked_990fx.png
MUCH BETTER, and far less erratic! :clap:
I still can't help but think I'm loosing a tiny bit of performance though...
At least I can use this drive now. ;)
New BIOS for CVF:
updates over 0038:
disable ECC by default
Added ‘Stabilize Memory Timing’ option under DRAM Timing Control
http://www.mediafire.com/file/i141m9...-ASUS-0045.ROM
On ASUS FTP site there's a new 0506 BIOS for the Crosshair V Formula...Quote:
Originally Posted by Raja@ASUS
I don't understand the numbering differences between versions... 0045 vs. 0506?
0045 is the latest beta, 0506 is the latest verified BIOS. Of the two, 0045 is newer.Quote:
Originally Posted by fastleo63
-Raja
thanks i will try thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Raja@ASUS
(using 39 for 2 week)
Thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by Raja@ASUS
I'd like to add in that using the ASUS Raid drivers for my M5A97 EVO, I have TRIM successfully working with my storage controller in RAID mode. Note that my SSD (vertex 2) is not part of a RAID array, and is standalone next to my two HDDs in RAID 1.
I got myself an M5A79 PRO about week ago and I'm pretty unhappy with it. It seems like the CPU thermal sensor on those boards is a bit off.
I got a 1055T CPU and I can't overclock it over 3500Mhz because when I set the Vcore at 1.4v., when I stress test with Linx, the temperature (according to the mobo sensor) reaches 72C(!!) and at that temperature thermal throttling starts to kick in. And I know for sure that it can't possibly reach that temperature - I tested that CPU under the same conditions (same cooler/Vcore etc.) on many other boards and the temperature never exceeded 60C.
And why there is no option in BIOS to disable thermal throttling? Or at least an option to increase the threshold at which the throttling start to kick in?
This is exactly what I want to hear...Quote:
Originally Posted by devguy
I want a small SSD ~64-128GB for OS, then have the 1.2 TB array for storage after I reformat.
Got myself M5A97 PRO and I have an issue with it - can't fully unlock 3rd core of my PII 550. It works fine as tri-core with cores 1, 2 and 4 enabled. Strange thing is that I used ASRock A780GXH/128M for two years before which unlocked both 3rd and 4th core and ran stable since day one.
What's happening - everything seems to run fine in quad-core setup, but OCCT or Prime95 Blend fail instantly. I suspected memory, but 4 hours of testing with builtin Windows Memory Diagnostics make me believe that mems are fine. What's more interesting is that I can run Prime's Small FFT for hours without errors.
I am priming for an hour as tri-core - no problems so far.
Settings I use: 200x17, 1.4 Vcore, NB@2400@1,2V, VCPU/NB = 1,2V.
Got any clues? Is it because of unlock stability thing?
The newer AGESA versions don't sit well with core unlocking - AMD has configured things for Bulldozer. I know HQ are working on BIOSes at present for all boards (the BIOSes are while off yet as they will have a few changes). The core unlocking should improve on the newer BIOSes, but ultimately the 9 series boards are very much geared towards Bulldozer first and foremost.
-Raja
Mine is 0924 CPMW, so it's not a new one. I hope it will be fixed in the future.
F.A.O. Raja@ASUS
My query is in relation to your current AMD-9xx motherboards, specifically the implementation of eSATAp. As a current owner of ASUS hardware, and a potential future customer, I would like some clarification on this feature and how it is implemented in ASUS hardware, specifically in the context of my findings outlined below.
To my understanding, eSATAp or Power eSATA combines both the SATA data and power connections into a single connector. Looking at the storage section within the specification for the M5A99X EVO motherboard, it states for the JMicron® JMB362 controller: “1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), green; 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), red”. And in the overview section: “Power eSATA - The Power eSATA solution combines the eSATA connector and power source together, allowing you to use external SATA devices without the need of additional power source”.
This seems clear enough.
Recently, I purchased an eSATAp cable for my M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 motherboard – I am, of course, aware that this ‘board is based on an AMD 800 series chipset, however I feel that my findings have relevance not only to this product but also 900 series chipset products and, perhaps, future ASUS products.
Before purchasing the cable, I consulted the storage section of the specification in the user manual (ref. E5471 First Edition V1, April 2010) which states, for the JMicron® JMB361 PATA and SATA controller: “1 x Power eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port”. In the overview section for the motherboard on the ASUS UK website it states: “Power eSATA - The Power eSATA solution combines the eSATA connector and power source together, allowing users to use external SATA devices without the need of additional power source”. Having read both pieces of information, I felt confident that I could go ahead and purchase an eSATAp cable (not cheap) to connect my 3.5 inch HDD without issue.
As I write, I am unable to get the eSATAp functionality working on my M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 motherboard. I have tried altering the relevant BIOS settings and tried reinstalling the JMicron driver but to no avail. I have actually shone a torch into the eSATAp connector (coloured green) on the motherboard I/O panel but I could not see any electrical connectors that would indicate Power eSATA connectivity, i.e. the two tabs on the outside extremities appear to be absent. It would appear that the product documentation and marketing material (website) seem to be at odds with the product that has been supplied to me, and that is still available for sale, as far as I know.
I have raised the matter with ASUS Customer Service who, in the first instance, claimed they could not find the relevant user manual for the product, at the same time stating that the port in question was an “ESATA port rather than ESATAp port”, and in their second response – after I sought clarification – stated that: “It is a ordinary ESATA port without power pin. It is an (External Power) eSATA rather than External (Power eSATA). (External Power) eSATA: an ESATA port needs External Power.” Their second response is, presumably, in reference to the fact that the storage specification section for the M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 motherboard on the ASUS UK website states, for the JMicron® JMB361 PATA and SATA controller: “1 xExternal Power eSATA 3.0Gb/s port”. This is different to what is stated in the user manual and in the overview section of the website (see above), this being the information I based my purchase decision around.
In conclusion, I am left somewhat disappointed by the fact that there are conflicting specifications and marketing material for the product, and by the fact that my M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 motherboard apparently does not, after all, support eSATAp when it clearly states in the user manual and on the ASUS UK website that it does. How can this be accounted for? It comes across as a trade descriptions issue. Of equal concern is the fact that my confidence in ASUS products, product documentation, marketing material and customer service has been diminished by this experience. Is the Power eSATA implementation on the new AMD-9xx motherboards true eSATAp, and if so does it support only 5V devices or can it support 12V devices also?
I would appreciate your comments on this matter.
Regards
ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3; AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 95W; 8GB Patriot Viper II Sector 5 DDR3 2250LLK; Crucial RealSSD C300 128GB; 2 x 1TB Western Digital WD1002FAEX SATA 6Gbps Caviar Black; 1TB Samsung F3 HD103SJ; Lite-On iHAS124; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD; Noctua NH-D14; 1 x Arctic F12 PWM, 2 x Arctic F9 PWM; Edimax EN-9235TX-32; Corsair HX450; Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.
Two new beta BIOSes for the CVF.
Fix improves NB Core frequency stability after making changes in UEFI:
51 is with S3:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/2ni62j...-ASUS-0051.rar
52 is without S3, for extreme overclocking:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/o2a4dt...-ASUS-0052.ROM
Thats it, ive decied. When im going to upgrade im going for CVF!
Im tired of theese gigabyte motherboards that refuses to run 8gb ram with anything else but auto settings. never any bios updates either...
I'm wondering if I made the wrong choice with the Sabertooth, I haven't seen as hard of work going into BIOS updtes. I really like the board.
Any news on changes coming?
Issues so far
Can't OC past 4.2ghz with Intell SSD (can with HDD with same controller settings)
AOD does not change clocks, Fan control not working
Memory OC with G-Skill RipJaws 7.8.7 24 1600 1.6v kit is not working for me :p: CHIV F still closks this RAM much better
That is all I have seen. It has been a lot more stable then my CHIV F with the same CPU and hardware in general though.
Thanks for all the hard work ASUS!
Wow there are frequent update for CH5F Beta BIOSQuote:
Originally Posted by Raja@ASUS
i like to try
Im working with these sticks now and they WILL take some time to get stable so far I have them at 1848 8-9-8-24-32-1T@ 1.60 volts I am working through the drive strengths systematically until they are stable and then will up the clocks a little more my goal is 1880 8-9-824-1T@1.60 with my NB above 3K. My sticks will do 1600 7-8-7 without any changes I verified that before moving on.Quote:
Originally Posted by charged3800z24
Quote:
Originally Posted by charged3800z24
The Sabertooth BIOS is being worked on. The delay is due to adding more fixes into the next stable build. I would imagine there should be something up within the next couple of weeks.
-Raja
Hey Raja, one thing I really miss comparing AISuite II to the old AI Suite that was used on the C4F, is the ability to save the settings to Bios... :yepp:
That was a nice feature! If your team could get that to work again I'd really appreciate it!
Asus seems to be one of the few mobo manufactureres who has decent OC software (even better than AOD).
I miss the option to save Windows/OS tweaks to bios!
If your guys could add the button to "save to bios" agian under AI Suite II, I'm sure I wouldn't be the only happy camper.... :D
Dave, you are OCing with AI II? Am i dumb, I can't find Clock settings......:shrug:
On the AI toolbar click the tools button and it's the top one. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by charged3800z24
The CPU Ratio button will let you change core multis too.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...080611_Evo.png
mine doesn't have turbo evo.. must have missed it on the install
I had to do a fresh OS install to get it to work Jay.
Didn't really want to, but no matter what I did I couldn't get it working otherwise...
Bah.. crap. I guess I could reload....
is it me or CHV doesn't like psc sticks? I have 2 pair of psc sticks namely OCZ XTE Plat DDR3 2000 CL9 & Gskill Flare DDR3 1800 CL9, both having problem runnin DDR3 2000 @ 7-9-7... hmmmm... :shakes:
I have seen this a few times now, what does "S3" mean?Quote:
Originally Posted by Raja@ASUS
Thanx
S3 sleep. 52 may not properly resume when waking from sleep.Quote:
Originally Posted by ahriman
Did they run 2000 @ 7-9-7 on your last board ah_koo?Quote:
Originally Posted by ah_khoo
That seems pretty fast and tight for an X6.... Unless ofcourse you have an ES chip. :p:
Beep says my Mushkin Lovo Blacks are PSC, and I think he's right (even though they're older and I thought they were BBSE).
The best I could get out of them was ~2030 @ 7-10-7. That was stable enough for 32m SPi, but still not good enough for 24/7... :rolleyes:
yes sir, 2k @ 7-9-7 on 990X Evo was a breeze using Dom GT (ver 7.1, confirmed PSC sticks). what confused me was Flare (which supposedly optimized for AMD) should be able to do same timing on CHV without sweat, but what i got was errors in memtest (what's more P95 in windows). :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Daveburt714
when it comes to Ram friendliness, IMO 990X Evo is d best so far... :)
my findin on bbse & psc on 990fx boards (GD80 & CHV in my case) is d former tends to be able to do tighter timing below 2k if compared to psc. for eg: bbse managed a 1600 @ 6-7-6 (vs psc @ 6-8-6), while on 2k, bbse sticks have no issue runnin 7-9-7 w/o much tweaks which some psc sticks (like d ocz xte plat 2k cl9 & flare 1800 cl9) need some amount of workarounds > i'm still workin on this... :shakes:
Yeah, all BBSE should be able to cut 9-9-9 or even near 8-8-8 at 2000...if you lax to 8-10-8 I bet your sticks will scale benchable all the way to IMC limit like mine were.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daveburt714
2k @ 9-9-9 should be an issue for BBSE, i found it very hard to get 'em runnin 8-8-8 thou, 7-9-7 is easier in my case. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by BeepBeep2
That's really nice man!Quote:
Originally Posted by ah_khoo
I haven't done any serious testing yet, but my MEM actually seems to act a little better on the Sabertooth 990FX (compared to the C4F)...
I'm bored anyway, I'll try pushing it a little more tonight and see what I can get. ;)
My chips may not be quite as good though, they were only rated @ 1600 7-8-7 1.35v.
Might help give you a better idea if the problem lies with the C5F though. :)
bingo was supposed to send me an M5A99X in the mail a month ago to test, apparently it was sent but the package never got to me so I have no board for testing.
I'm tryin to sell some stuff but I gotta get a decent pair of PSC and a board...then somehow have money for bulldozer when my GPUs will be 2 gens behind and midrange at that?
I really have no cash.
ah_khoo: Just curious, when your pushing MEM do you keep your IMC and core clocks up as well?
I tend to find balance, so I keep everything else in a known good range while clocking mem... :yepp:
I'm still working on 7-9-7 clocks, but so far I've gotten 1960 bootable and WinRar stable.
That's definetly better than what the C4F would do with this gear. :D
I doubt it's 24/7, but it's a good sign I need to tweak some more!
yes sir... thou it's just a slight push on cpu clock & IMC frequency. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Daveburt714
this is what i managed on 990X EVO (3.6GHz cpu | 2k @ 7-9-7 ram | 2.5k IMC)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...1100T_24_7.png
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp2XGoL9JaIQuote:
GamesCom 2011 - Over at the ALTERNATE booth there were a bunch of partner products on display and one that quickly got our attention was a system demo by AMD.
They had a system setup running the upcoming codenamed Bulldozer eight core FX Black Edition processor on an ASUS Crosshair V Formula (AMD 990FX chipset). In the video below you get one of your first looks at a live working Bulldozer system running Dirt 3. You can see all eight cores in action too as the Windows Task Manager performance tab was open at the time.
AMD says that they are making games exceptional in their signage marketing at the booth, do you agree?
Any new bios for M5A99X EVO coming ?
New CVF build, beautiful board and I cannot wait to get to tuning. However, in the meantime I am having a stability issue which I am starting to believe is caused by memory. I have G.Skill Sniper memory (F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR), which is on the QVL. What I have generally done is to eliminate a stick and try one stick in each slot A1-B2, either/or clearing CMOS via jumper and/or hitting the MEMOK button. I was somewhat stable at some point and flashed BIOS to 0506 and this seemed to actually make the problem slightly worse (could be my imagination). I have also tried doing an auto-OC with both Load Extreme OC Profile and OC Tuner to see if the different voltages and frequencies would make a difference - slight if at all.
In the beginning I was getting the red DRAM LED, but that mostly went away. Lately I am getting the memory error beep code (long beep, followed by two short beeps, pause, repeat). The only way I have eliminated this was by the CMOS/MEMOK circus stated above.
I do not feel my problem is CPU-related, I have a quad-core (Phenom II X4 945 Deneb ... waiting patiently for Zambezi ...), but I cannot eliminate this as I do not know yet if it _is_ my memory.
I am able to get into BIOS fairly frequently, but I freeze almost as frequently (mouse just stops). Generally, I can boot into Windows and I am fairly stable there, but am getting BSODs, generally with win32k.sys being blamed by the dump (and lately I am seeing an ATI file ati...dag.sys or similar - I can get the exact filename if it becomes important to look at, at work now).
I have picked up another set of RAM sticks on the QVL (Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9) to test with when I get home tonight. In the meantime, any suggestions would be most appreciated.
Many thanx
Got CFV last Saturday , nice looking board with all the leds , tried my PII X550 & Gskill F3-16000CL9-8GBRM , system wont post , CPU QLED solid on , RC Poster shows string "CPU initial" means CFV thinks there is no proc , Proc was working fine in now dead MSI mb in sig , don't have any spares to try , have RMA the board :dammit:. Praying to god new MB fixes the issue , love to stick with Asus CFV MB.
Does any one know if RC flasher works on CFV , i tried to update bios but always got invalid rom file error. :confused:
ahriman
it sounds a little bit like the nb voltage being barely just enough, whats your cpu/NB voltage?
Blaber
what happens if you just press reset button at this stage, a few times....
whats your setings at RAM and CPU-NB? This RAM support 8-9-8-T2 1866 MHz at P55/67.... Denebs IMC is not so strong, so u must set higher CPU-NB (1.25-1.45V depends on piece of the processor). DRAm voltage set 1.65V or 1.7V. In any event only good Denebs chip can run stable 1866 MHz (example 3h prime95 blend test)! With Thubans or FX will be diferent story...Quote:
Originally Posted by ahriman
I have not attempted any manual adjustment to voltages or frequencies (with the exception of the memory frequency - I tried dropping to 1333mHz with the G.Skill memory because I have read the Deneb does not support >1333mHz). Otherwise, I have tried letting BIOS auto-OC to see if it could find some stable settings. I will try the tweaks kindly suggested and report back.
Aren't PSC a little stronger on Deneb than Hypers are clock wise? I was able to do 1844 on deneb stable with hypers...I just thought Hypers were faster on Deneb because 1800 6-6-6 is much better than 1900 7-9-7 or 1800 6-8-6...Quote:
Originally Posted by FlanK3r
MBD does restart as leds on the board flicker & cpu htsnk fan drops rpm & pickups speed again , but issue remains with CPU QLED on SOLID & RC POSTER shows "cpu initial" , I check CPU and made sure there were no bent pins , removed heatsink & found cpu was getting hot to touch, so cpu was getting some current.Quote:
Originally Posted by LardArse
EDIT : No beeps from speaker with ram removed & only proc connected. Also cleared cmos using pin , later by removing battery for 1 hour as well but no go. Tried to post with battery removed as well but no go.
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Originally Posted by LardArse
Originally, NB/CPU at 1.1V/1.308V, now have it at 1.25V/1.308V and will test. DRAM at 1.493, will leave it there and increase if NB/CPU voltages prove stable. Currently only have one 4GB G.Skill stick in slot 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by FlanK3r
Point of clarification:
The voltages I posted are under the heading "Extreme OV" in BIOS. "CPU Manual Voltage" is 1.308V and I have been raising the "CPU/NB Manual Voltage" -- currently at 1.275V. There is a section further down with NB-only settings "NB Voltage," NB HT Voltage" etc.
With the settings I stated last post, I ran Prime95 for 30 minutes and it appeared stable, CPU temp no higher than 47*C. I installed the other 4GB stick and instability returned. I raised the CPU/NB voltage to 1.275V, and it seemed the DRAM voltage wanted to be higher as the Auto setting kept increasing the voltage to 1.496 from 1.493. I manually set it one tick higher at 1.5V.
Just received this link from Raja at ASUS: http://www.asusrog.com/forums/showth...ry-Setup-Guide
Helped stability, especially the DRAM Read to Read Timing, and the DRAM Command Rate. My CPU/NB and DRAM voltage is a bit higher from earlier tweakings, but Prime95 has been running for 1.5 hrs now. Good news.
Having a problem with my crosshair V, just installed the coolermaster 212+ cooler, and now every time I do a cold bootup I get "cpu fan error" and I have to press F1 and go into the bios in order to boot, I tried Disabling RPM monitoring, enabling Cool N Quiet, Still getting the damn error. anybody have this problem?
is there an event log in the bios you can clear? try re-seating the fan cable?
Is that a 3 wire or 4 wire? Might need to set the fan to PWM
do u have CPU FAN conector in right place? ,-) Look again at motherboard and "CPU FAN" (it is near CPU 4 pin power)Quote:
Originally Posted by halofanman
lol I'm somewhat of an OC noob but I didn't make that mistake :rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by FlanK3r
4 wire, I went and set it to PWM in the bios, so hopefully that solved the problem, well see next time I boot up the system cold.Quote:
Originally Posted by charged3800z24
http://www.overclock.net/amd-motherb...l#post14533129Quote:
Originally Posted by halofanman
Disable Wait F1 in Boot section of BIOSQuote:
Originally Posted by halofanman
Bios 0602 for CRV : http://www.share-online.biz/dl/15R3JHQL8N0
Please: The Bios must be renamed : CrosshairV-Formula-ASUS-0602.ROM ;)
Mike.
Crossposted over at OCN: http://www.overclock.net/14685035-post1677.html
Seeing some stability now. Worked with Raja via ASUS Support for a while and this is what we came up with:
With one 4GB DRAM module flashed BIOS to 0051 with no problems (was using 0506). I forgot to save my settings, but remembered most of them. But since BIOS was at default, I just let everything run in auto for a while to observe. BIOS seemed more stable. In 0506 if I was at all auto BIOS would usually freeze within 30 seconds. I poked around for a few minutes with no difficulty; it just "felt" more stable. I attempted to boot Windows and it BSODed in Prime95 within 1 iteration (ntkrnlmp blamed by dump). I rebooted and just let it sit - another BSOD. So BIOS appeared more stable, but Windows not. Went back to BIOS and configured settings as before:
NB/CPU: 1.3V
DRAM: 1.5V
Mem Freq: 1333mHz
ECC: already disabled in 0051 (good change...)
ASMedia Controller: Disabled
DRAM Read to Read: 5
DRAM Command Rate: 2T
Ran Memtest #5 for 15 minutes with no errors. Rebooted and added second 4GB module (so 8GB total, slots 2 and 4 (DIMM_A2, B2)), set mem freq to 1600mHz and re-ran Memtest #5 - ran for an hour with no errors. Prime95 Blend Test:
Attempt 1: BSOD (ntkrnlmp.exe) within 2 minutes
Attempt 2: Ran for over an hour, no BSOD. CPU got up to 52*C - highest I have seen it, but the ambient temp is 77*F, probably the highest I have tested at. Running stock HSF for now.
if you are still seeing problems might want to bump vdimm up a little maybe 1.55-1.6v