Asus Striker II Extreme: Corruption/Freezes Troubleshooting Thread

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06-10-2008, 07:47 PM
Warboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenchZowner

Changes/Things that you missed are displayed in red color

Code:

PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair TX650W Power Supply CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 RAM = OCZ DDR3 Platinum PC2-14400 HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital SATAII 16mb cache 250GB VGA1 = Nvidia BFG Geforce 8800 GTX OC2 SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer Professional NorthBridge Cooling = Default SouthBridge Cooling = Default CPU Cooling = Thermalright 120 Extreme RAM Cooling = OCZ RAM Cooler nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64 ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.80 Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.1.1304(???) BIOS version 0801 BIOS Settings Extreme Tweaker CPU Level Up = Auto Memory Level Up = Auto AI Overclock Tuner = Manual CPU Multiplier = x8 FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked FSB - Memory Ratio = N/A FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800 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 = Enabled P2 = Enabled tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7 tRCD = 7 tRP = 7 tRAS = 24 Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T tRRD = Auto (5) tRC = Auto (33) tWR = Auto (12) tWTR = 25 tFAW = 31 tRD = Auto (9) tRTP = Auto (6) tRFC = Auto (72) tREF = Auto (7.8uS) Over Voltage CPU Voltage = 1.3500 Loadline Calibration = Enabled CPU PLL Voltage = 1.50 CPU VTT Voltage = 1.40 Memory Voltage = 1.76 NB Core Voltage = 1.56 SB Core Voltage = 1.60V CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -36 CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -40 CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -40 CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -36 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 = 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

Okay I'll set those right now.
06-10-2008, 07:50 PM
Coupa

Ok, i went back and added my memory stuff. I hope its in order on that list, cause i only took a picture of the numbers, so i couldnt see the names, so i wrote them down in order...if that makes sense to anyone.

I also realised i was OCed to 1600, so i filled that data in.
06-10-2008, 08:07 PM
BenchZowner

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coupa

Problem Description
Never ever had a corruption issue (touch wood), but i have never been able to use SLI without a freeze (in games, i can run vista as long as i like without freezing with SLI). The GTLrefs and voltages that i have there allow me to use one card with no freezing in games, but i still get freezes in movies, although it takes an hour or two. If i move those GTLrefs up or down, i dont get the freeze, but it will stutter when it would normally freeze for about, 1-2 seconds, then continue like nothing happened. With all settings Auto i get cant play games, as it freezes. Tried overclocking too, still no corruption but no improvement in SLI freeze, so ill just wait until ive solved SLI before i overclock.

Try the following settings:
Changes marked with red text

Code:

Required System Specifications PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Silverstone Strider 850W CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 RAM = 4x1gb DDR3 1066 xms3 Corsair HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Samsung 500GB VGA1 = Inno3d 9800GTX VGA2 ( if you have ) = Inno3d 9800GTX VGA3 ( if you have ) = SPU ( Sound Card ) = Stock SupremeFX II NorthBridge Cooling = none SouthBridge Cooling = none CPU Cooling = Zalman 9500 RAM Cooling = Thermaltake cyclo ram cooler nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64 ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.16 Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.10.2.6320 (thats the device manager one, forgot its actual name...its the latest anyway). BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED 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 = N/A FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333 MEM (DDR) MHz = 1066 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 = 24 Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T tRRD = Auto 7 tRC = 31 tWR = Auto 10 tWTR = 25 tFAW = Auto 31 tRD = Auto 9 tRTP = Auto 4 tRFC = 72 tREF = Auto 7.8uS Over Voltage CPU Voltage = 1.3 Loadline Calibration = Enabled CPU PLL Voltage = Auto CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V Memory Voltage = 1.54V NB Core Voltage = 1.52V SB Core Voltage = 1.55V CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -58 CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -64 CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -64 CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -58 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

p.s. In case you're wondering if I didn't see your last post, I did see it, just want to "start from scratch" and then raise the clocks ;)
06-10-2008, 08:23 PM
Warboy

I get Memory Errors with the Settings you gave me Zowner. Testing with MemTest.
06-10-2008, 08:27 PM
BenchZowner

Set the Memory Voltage to the original/previously working value and try again, because the two sub-timings that I told you to change cannot give you errors by raising them.
06-10-2008, 08:43 PM
Warboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenchZowner

Set the Memory Voltage to the original/previously working value and try again, because the two sub-timings that I told you to change cannot give you errors by raising them.

I'm trying 1.80v before bumping it back to where i had it.
06-10-2008, 09:48 PM
Coupa

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenchZowner

Try the following settings:

Didnt work :\

But it certainly helped.

With -43, -48, -48, -43 for GTLrefs i lasted alot longer then i usually do in CoH:OF, and in CoD4 it did the stutter instead of freeze once, then it froze about 20 minutes later, but still...progress.

What now do you think i should change?
06-11-2008, 12:30 AM
Warboy

So far, No lockups, Now if You could only help me get my memory at 1800mhz 8-8-8-24.
06-11-2008, 01:47 AM
hexez

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 =7,5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode =auto
FSB - Memory Ratio =auto
FSB (QDR) MHz =1333,3
MEM (DDR) MHz =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 =3
tRC =33
tWR =12
tWTR =16
tFAW =21
tRD =11
tRTP =5
tRFC =60
tREF =7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage =1.24
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage =1.53
CPU VTT Voltage =1.12
Memory Voltage =1.68
NB Core Voltage =1.34
SB Core Voltage =1.50
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
The problems i have is: PC freeze when i am playing warcraft 3, and age of conan(bouth after 30-90min's of play time) it have frozen a few times in windows while looking at the internet/streaming movies from youtube.

I am tryed running memtest and it freeze after 5-10sek of running the test, I have tryed Disableding "usb legacy support" while running the test no difference there.
please help. :)
06-11-2008, 03:42 AM
slim142

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenchZowner

You can try installing the latest drivers from Marvell's website ( I don't think that'll work though ).
The fact that you cannot install or run some software means instability though.

p.s. Do not install nVIDIA's MediaShield and Network Access Manager ;)

Im starting to hate this pos, NOD32 will now install as well as SP3, but not the dam ethernet driver. Always gets stuck in the middle of the ethernet installation and will end up as not responding. Im almost running out of idead. Any will be greatly appreciated. What could be causing the ethernet driver to get stuck? SMBUS and IDE installs correctly...

ANyways Benchz, here are the #s that I was missing

***Advanced Memory Settings***
5
30
12
18
25
9
6
88
7.8uS

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I also have a couple more harddrives connected to the striker. Another raptor for games and 2 500gbs drives for data.
06-11-2008, 01:38 PM
BenchZowner

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coupa

Didnt work :\

But it certainly helped.

With -43, -48, -48, -43 for GTLrefs i lasted alot longer then i usually do in CoH:OF, and in CoD4 it did the stutter instead of freeze once, then it froze about 20 minutes later, but still...progress.

What now do you think i should change?

Once again, changes/additions in red color:

Code:

Required System Specifications PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Silverstone Strider 850W CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 RAM = 4x1gb DDR3 1066 xms3 Corsair HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Samsung 500GB VGA1 = Inno3d 9800GTX VGA2 ( if you have ) = Inno3d 9800GTX VGA3 ( if you have ) = SPU ( Sound Card ) = Stock SupremeFX II NorthBridge Cooling = place a fan above it ( even a small one ) to cool it down SouthBridge Cooling = none CPU Cooling = Zalman 9500 RAM Cooling = Thermaltake cyclo ram cooler nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64 ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.16 Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.10.2.6320 (thats the device manager one, forgot its actual name...its the latest anyway). BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED 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 = N/A FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333 MEM (DDR) MHz = 1066 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 ) = 7 tRCD = 7 tRP = 7 tRAS = 24 Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T tRRD = Auto 7 tRC = 33 tWR = 12 tWTR = 25 tFAW = 33 tRD = 11 tRTP = 7 tRFC = 72 tREF = Auto 7.8uS Over Voltage CPU Voltage = 1.375V Loadline Calibration = Enabled CPU PLL Voltage = 1.60V CPU VTT Voltage = 1.20V Memory Voltage = 1.60V NB Core Voltage = 1.58V SB Core Voltage = 1.55V CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -29mV CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -32mV CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -32mV CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -29mV NB GTL REF Ratio = +30mV 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
06-11-2008, 01:45 PM
BenchZowner

Quote:

Originally Posted by hexez

Problem Description:
The problems i have is: PC freeze when i am playing warcraft 3, and age of conan(bouth after 30-90min's of play time) it have frozen a few times in windows while looking at the internet/streaming movies from youtube.

I am tryed running memtest and it freeze after 5-10sek of running the test, I have tryed Disableding "usb legacy support" while running the test no difference there.
please help. :)

Suggested changes/additions in red color

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 =7,5 FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode FSB (QDR) MHz =1333,3 MEM (DDR) MHz =1333,3 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 = 5 tRC =35 tWR =12 tWTR = 27 tFAW =35 tRD =11 tRTP =7 tRFC =80 tREF = Auto Over Voltage CPU Voltage =1.24 Loadline Calibration = Enabled CPU PLL Voltage =1.53 CPU VTT Voltage =1.12 Memory Voltage =1.68 NB Core Voltage =1.44V 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 =+30mV 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
06-11-2008, 01:53 PM
BenchZowner

Quote:

Originally Posted by slim142

Problem Description:
I'm having system freezes when watching videos with Media Player Classic and VLC player whenever SLI is enabled. ~20 secs after I started the movie/video, it will freeze, a beep will sound and restarting is the only solution.
I have tried BIOS 0703, 0704, 0801. Codecs 3.9.0 and 3.9.5 also different SLI bridge and GeForce drivers 169.21 WHQL, 174.74BETA, 175.16WHQL and 175.80

PLEASE HELP

Suggestions/Changes/Additions in red color

Code:

PSU = Corsair TX750 ( 750W ) CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 RAM = G.Skill DDR3-1600 2GB Black Heatspreaders HZ Series [ Micron D9GTR chips ] HDD = Raptor (non-x version) ( 150GB, SATA II ) VGA1 = eVGA 8800GT SC version 512mb VGA2 = eVGA 8800GT SC version 512mb SPU = Auzentech X-Fi Prelude NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan (scythe mini-kaze 40mm) above it blowing towards the NB SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler (Armor+ fan blows towards it) CPU Cooling = ThermalRight Ultra-120 Extreme RAM Cooling = None BIOS version 0801 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 = Sync Mode FSB (QDR) MHz = 1760 MEM (DDR) MHz = 1760 LDT Frequency = 5x PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100 PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100 SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.0MHz SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled Memory Timing Setting P1 = Enabled P2 = Enabled tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7 tRCD = 7 tRP = 7 tRAS = 22 Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T tRRD = 5 tRC = 27 tWR = 12 tWTR = 25 tFAW = 27 tRD = 10 tRTP = 7 tRFC = 88 tREF = 7.8uS Over Voltage CPU Voltage = 1.32500V Loadline Calibration = Enabled CPU PLL Voltage = 1.70V CPU VTT Voltage = 1.36V Memory Voltage = 1.86V NB Core Voltage = 1.55V 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 = 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

Let's try these settings for a start.
06-11-2008, 01:59 PM
BenchZowner

Quote:

Originally Posted by [cTx]Warboy

So far, No lockups, Now if You could only help me get my memory at 1800mhz 8-8-8-24.

Let's dance! :D

Changes/Things to hit DDR3-1800

Code:

PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair TX650W Power Supply CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 RAM = OCZ DDR3 Platinum PC2-14400 HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital SATAII 16mb cache 250GB VGA1 = Nvidia BFG Geforce 8800 GTX OC2 SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer Professional NorthBridge Cooling = Add a fan over the NB ( optional, but a wise choice ) SouthBridge Cooling = Default CPU Cooling = Thermalright 120 Extreme RAM Cooling = OCZ RAM Cooler nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64 ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.80 Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.1.1304(???) BIOS version 0801 BIOS Settings Extreme Tweaker CPU Level Up = Auto Memory Level Up = Auto AI Overclock Tuner = Manual CPU Multiplier = x8 FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800 MEM (DDR) MHz = 1800 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 = Enabled P2 = Enabled tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7 tRCD = 7 tRP = 7 tRAS = 24 Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T tRRD = 5 tRC = 33 tWR = 12 tWTR = 27 tFAW = 33 tRD = 10 tRTP = 7 tRFC = Auto (72) tREF = Auto (7.8uS) Over Voltage CPU Voltage = 1.3500 Loadline Calibration = Enabled CPU PLL Voltage = 1.60 CPU VTT Voltage = 1.40 Memory Voltage = 1.80V NB Core Voltage = 1.56V SB Core Voltage = 1.60V CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -36 CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -40 CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -40 CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -36 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 = 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
06-11-2008, 02:59 PM
slim142

Back to BIOS 0704, sorry BIOS 0801 is not estable at same settings (didnt fix SLI issues anyways)

This in RED are the ones Im about to change since all the others are the same to what I have right now, testing...

BIOS version 0704
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1760
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1760
tRAS = 22
tRRD = 5
tRC = 27
tWR = 12
tWTR = 25
tFAW = 27
tRD = 10
tRTP = 7
tRFC = 88
tREF = 7.8uS
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.70V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.36V
Memory Voltage = 1.86V
NB Core Voltage = 1.55V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenchZowner

Suggestions/Changes/Additions in red color

Code:

PSU = Corsair TX750 ( 750W ) CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 RAM = G.Skill DDR3-1600 2GB Black Heatspreaders HZ Series [ Micron D9GTR chips ] HDD = Raptor (non-x version) ( 150GB, SATA II ) VGA1 = eVGA 8800GT SC version 512mb VGA2 = eVGA 8800GT SC version 512mb SPU = Auzentech X-Fi Prelude NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan (scythe mini-kaze 40mm) above it blowing towards the NB SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler (Armor+ fan blows towards it) CPU Cooling = ThermalRight Ultra-120 Extreme RAM Cooling = None BIOS version 0801 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 = Sync Mode FSB (QDR) MHz = 1760 MEM (DDR) MHz = 1760 LDT Frequency = 5x PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100 PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100 SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.0MHz SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled Memory Timing Setting P1 = Enabled P2 = Enabled tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7 tRCD = 7 tRP = 7 tRAS = 22 Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T tRRD = 5 tRC = 27 tWR = 12 tWTR = 25 tFAW = 27 tRD = 10 tRTP = 7 tRFC = 88 tREF = 7.8uS Over Voltage CPU Voltage = 1.32500V Loadline Calibration = Enabled CPU PLL Voltage = 1.70V CPU VTT Voltage = 1.36V Memory Voltage = 1.86V NB Core Voltage = 1.55V 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 = 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

Let's try these settings for a start.
06-11-2008, 03:10 PM
slim142

Sorry BenchZ, BSoD when Windows XP was loading :(

From what I can tell you, this G.Skill sticks (and probably my motherboard too) dont like to have their advanced timings settings changed. I cannot run them at stock settings neither for some reason.
06-11-2008, 04:25 PM
Warboy

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PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair TX650W Power Supply CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 RAM = OCZ DDR3 Platinum PC2-14400 HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital SATAII 16mb cache 250GB VGA1 = Nvidia BFG Geforce 8800 GTX OC2 SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer Professional NorthBridge Cooling = Add a fan over the NB ( optional, but a wise choice ) SouthBridge Cooling = Default CPU Cooling = Thermalright 120 Extreme RAM Cooling = OCZ RAM Cooler nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64 ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.80 Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.1.1304(???) BIOS version 0801 BIOS Settings Extreme Tweaker CPU Level Up = Auto Memory Level Up = Auto AI Overclock Tuner = Manual CPU Multiplier = x8 FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800 MEM (DDR) MHz = 1800 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 = Enabled P2 = Enabled tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 8 tRCD = 8 tRP = 8 tRAS = 24 Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T tRRD = 5 tRC = 33 tWR = 12 tWTR = 27 tFAW = 33 tRD = 10 tRTP = 7 tRFC = Auto (82) tREF = Auto (7.8uS) Over Voltage CPU Voltage = 1.3500 Loadline Calibration = Enabled CPU PLL Voltage = 1.60 CPU VTT Voltage = 1.40 Memory Voltage = 1.92V NB Core Voltage = 1.56V SB Core Voltage = 1.60V CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -36 CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -40 CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -40 CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -36 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 = 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

When at 1600mhz on memory, it locked up after about 12 hours up time.

I just tried the following settings and got so many memory errors, it was like a SMG.
06-11-2008, 04:42 PM
BenchZowner

Your memory should be able to handle those timings & frequency ( unless it's not Micron D9GTR/D9GTS/D9JNL ).
It could be a FSB hole or "borked" divider.
Can't tell for sure before I test those settings with a Quad on my board.
06-11-2008, 04:57 PM
Warboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenchZowner

Your memory should be able to handle those timings & frequency ( unless it's not Micron D9GTR/D9GTS/D9JNL ).
It could be a FSB hole or "borked" divider.
Can't tell for sure before I test those settings with a Quad on my board.

I also got a Hard Drive Corruption at 1800mhz on memory :(
06-11-2008, 05:14 PM
BenchZowner

If they were that unstable ( like you said errors coming out like the bullets of a SMG :D ) then corruption is possible ( and not sourcing from the "old" corruptions issue ).
06-11-2008, 06:24 PM
Warboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenchZowner

If they were that unstable ( like you said errors coming out like the bullets of a SMG :D ) then corruption is possible ( and not sourcing from the "old" corruptions issue ).

*shrugs*

What could be making all these issues, Since I know people like Dino have gotten ram to 2133mhz.
06-11-2008, 07:19 PM
Coupa

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenchZowner

Once again, changes/additions in red color:

Nop, no success that time, i really thought it woulda worked, i mean, that gave every piece of hardware way more juice then it needs. Oh well :|

Any other suggestion? Or just wait for new bios/drivers.

Edit: Hold off on advice for a while, these new drivers seem to be working. :D:D
06-12-2008, 05:40 AM
hexez

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenchZowner

Suggested changes/additions in red color

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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 =7,5 FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode FSB (QDR) MHz =1333,3 MEM (DDR) MHz =1333,3 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 = 5 tRC =35 tWR =12 tWTR = 27 tFAW =35 tRD =11 tRTP =7 tRFC =80 tREF = Auto Over Voltage CPU Voltage =1.24 Loadline Calibration = Enabled CPU PLL Voltage =1.53 CPU VTT Voltage =1.12 Memory Voltage =1.68 NB Core Voltage =1.44V 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 =+30mV 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

still having problems, btw i forgot to say that it sometimes get stuck on the boot up screen and the "debug screen" says TEST MEM. do you think there is something worng with my memory? and is there any way to comfirm if there is any thing worng with them?

PS the PC have never been able to complite a memtest, the pc always freeze 5-10 sek within the test.
06-12-2008, 05:44 AM
BenchZowner

Which Memtest version are you "using" ?
And which memory slots
06-12-2008, 05:47 AM
hexez

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenchZowner

Which Memtest version are you "using" ?
And which memory slots

the blue slots and memtest v2.01 floopy boot.

btw now my pc can't boot at all it get stuck each time on TEST MEM on the boot.

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