Yes it does.
hey guys im havin some problem trying to get my Q6600 stable here.
does this cpu really require more then 1.45 for it to be stable 400x9?
no it doesnt mine with cpu vid 1.2850 i do it stable with 1.432
Got my X38 up and running real COOL like :cool: ... just now really getting into this mobo and so far I like what I see ... this is my test bench and I just put a little ole AMD 60mm fan on NB heatsink and a 70mm aluminum on the backplate heatsink so that the air blows through and over the RAM :cool: temps are WAY LOW ... :p: (notice window open and temp outside right now is -10F;) )
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/6...mfandg8.th.jpghttp://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2...empsex3.th.jpg
As you can see I am just starting out on my overclock adventure, but hope to achieve some decent/stable OCs so that I can do some gaming in the near future ... :D
nice :) wait till you boost up those voltages on the chipset, you'll wish you had an 80mm (once you close the window that is)
be sure your cpu vtt is 1.6 in bios and set the the GTL ref to 110/109 for the cpu cores, use these charts to find the gtl for your NB: http://www.edgeofstability.com/artic...fault_gtl.html
so the vtt needs to be that high even for a 400x9 setup and not a 450x8?
figured since its less fsb i can run it with less vtt voltage
AKHandyman, what is that heatpipe used for, coming out from under the mb, on the right side of the photo?
I like your cooling system(window open with a foot of snow):p:
Ha ... I have another nicer fan on the way, but this 'll do until then, and Sniipe, what do you recommend I start out with on the volts for my E6850? I was hoping there was a BIOs template for this board w/E6850 ... I've done some easy OC'ing, but this BIOS does have a lot more than I am used to ... :p:
I just can't get anything over 400x9 stable. Not even OCCT stable. Here are my current settings for 400x9 which is both OCCT and Prime stable:
I've tried 412x9 for 3.7GHz, but it always fails. I've upped all the voltages and still I can't get it stable. :(Code:Thermal Management Control Disabled
PPM (EIST) Mode Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled
CIE Function Disabled
Execute Disable Bit Disabled
Virtualization Technology Disabled
Core Multi-Processing Enabled
Exist Setup Shutdown Mode 2
CLOCK VC0 divider AUTO
CPU Clock Ratio 9x
Target CPU Clock 3600MHz
CPU Clock 400FSB
Boot Up Clock AUTO
DRAM Speed 266MHz/667MHz
Target DRAM Speed DDR2-1000MHz
PCIE Clock 100MHz
Voltage Settings
CPU VID Control 1.425v
CPU VID Special Add AUTO
DRAM Voltage Control 2.05v
SB Core/CPU PLL Voltage 1.640v
NB Core Voltage 1.479v
CPU VTT Voltage 1.530v
VCore Droop Control Disabled
Clockgen Voltage Control 3.45v
GTL+ Buffers Strength Strong
Host Slew Rate Weak
GTL REF Voltage Control Enabled
x CPU GTL1/3 REF Volt 106
x CPU GTL 0/2 REF Volt 106
x North Bridge GTL REF Volt 107
DRAM Timing
Enhance Data transmitting FAST
Enhance Addressing FAST
T2 Dispatch Disabled
Channel 1 CLK Crossing Setting More Aggressive
Channel 2 CLK Crossing Setting More Aggressive
CH1CH2 Common CLK Crossing Setting More Aggressive
CAS Latency Time (tCL) 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 5
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 5
Precharge Delay (tRAS) 12
All Precharge to Act AUTO
REF to ACT Delay (tRFC) AUTO
Performance Level 7
Read delay phase adjust SEE BELOW
MCH ODT Latency AUTO
Write to PRE Delay (tWR) AUTO
Rank Write to Read (tWTR) AUTO
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD) AUTO
Read to Write Delay (tRDWR) AUTO
Ranks Write to Write (tWRWR) AUTO
Ranks Read to Read (tRDRD) AUTO
Ranks Write to Read (tWRRD) AUTO
Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP) AUTO
ALL PRE to Refresh AUTO
PCIE Slot Config 1X 1X
CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum Disabled
read delay phase adjust press enter
Channel 1 Phase 0 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 1 Phase 1 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 1 Phase 2 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 1 Phase 3 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 1 Phase 4 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 2 Phase 0 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 2 Phase 1 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 2 Phase 2 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 2 Phase 3 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 2 Phase 4 Pull-In AUTO
I'll have 3DMark scores for the HD2900Pro at these settings later.
That is the backplate that comes with the Thermalright IFX-14 ... it is actually sandwiched between the back of the mobo and the backplate bracket under where the CPU sits ... I guess it helps cool the CPU as well ... so far I haven't seen any temps on either core go over 50C (I am actually doing prime right now with a tweak to find some stable voltage for the NB ... :) )
What brand of RAM are you using? You know, I had a similar problem with my DFI Inf 975 board where I couldn't go past 400x9 without a good prime run making it crash ... I just kind of let it go as it is my everyday 24/7 rig, but this baby I want to really mess with and see what I can do ... :D
you are fustrating yourself over WHAT!?...being OCCT or P95 stable!...if you are not folding or playing heavy cpu demanding games, you are wasting electrical energy and time...it proves nothing to me...use the wPrime bench...if you hack that you are fairly stable....if anything happens after proving wPrime is valid then it is a memory timing issue.
stable is an elusive word...each of us have different definitions!...i say stable is: what ever you do and your OS doesn't freeze; get BSOD; programs close out on their own; random reboots or games drop back to your desktop.
dose the default fsb changer actually work on this board, ide be interested in just getting a higher default clock and working from there, like taking an e6850 and bumping it from 333-400 default and then getting started
and is there any way to lock the strap on the board or could that default fsb limit them
Well, after tweaking a bit with some of the voltages, and running a bit of Prime95 for a few hours, I think I have at least a good starting point ... thanks guys ... hope to post a few screenies of solid/stable work ... :D
here is a bios template for e6850
i'm sure volts can be reduced but that for later
can do either do 1000mhz or 1200mhz 5-5-5-15
cant go higher than 500fsb need more time n new bios
glCode:Thermal Management Control Disabled
PPM (EIST) Mode Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled
CIE Function Disabled
Execute Disable Bit Disabled
Virtualization Technology Disabled
Core Multi-Processing Enabled
Exist Setup Shutdown Mode 2
CLOCK VC0 divider AUTO
CPU Clock Ratio 8x
Target CPU Clock 4000MHz
CPU Clock 500FSB
Boot Up Clock AUTO
DRAM Speed 333MHz/667MHz
Target DRAM Speed DDR2-1000MHz
PCIE Clock 100MHz
Voltage Settings
CPU VID Control 1.531v
CPU VID Special Add AUTO
DRAM Voltage Control 2.3v less dependin on memory
SB Core/CPU PLL Voltage 2.0v
NB Core Voltage 1.6v
CPU VTT Voltage 1.5360v
VCore Droop Control Disabled
Clockgen Voltage Control 3.45v
GTL+ Buffers Strength Strong
Host Slew Rate Weak
GTL REF Voltage Control Enabled
x CPU GTL1/3 REF Volt 105
x CPU GTL 0/2 REF Volt 105
x North Bridge GTL REF Volt 111
DRAM Timing
Enhance Data transmitting FAST
Enhance Addressing FAST
T2 Dispatch Disabled
Channel 1 CLK Crossing Setting More Aggressive
Channel 2 CLK Crossing Setting More Aggressive
CH1CH2 Common CLK Crossing Setting More Aggressive
CAS Latency Time (tCL) 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 4
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 4
Precharge Delay (tRAS) 12
All Precharge to Act AUTO
REF to ACT Delay (tRFC) AUTO
Performance Level 8
Read delay phase adjust SEE BELOW
MCH ODT Latency AUTO
Write to PRE Delay (tWR) AUTO
Rank Write to Read (tWTR) AUTO
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD) AUTO
Read to Write Delay (tRDWR) AUTO
Ranks Write to Write (tWRWR) AUTO
Ranks Read to Read (tRDRD) AUTO
Ranks Write to Read (tWRRD) AUTO
Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP) AUTO
ALL PRE to Refresh AUTO
PCIE Slot Config 1X 1X
CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum Disabled
read delay phase adjust press enter
Channel 1 Phase 0 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 1 Phase 1 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 1 Phase 2 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 1 Phase 3 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 1 Phase 4 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 2 Phase 0 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 2 Phase 1 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 2 Phase 2 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 2 Phase 3 Pull-In AUTO
Channel 2 Phase 4 Pull-In AUTO
when i get more time more tweakin to come:D
Here is my first memory bench ... not too bad for a beginner ... but I know I have a long way to go before I can become an Xtreme Overclocker ... :p:
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8...enchsq1.th.jpg
Hello zsamz, maybe the problem can be found in the gtl settings. I leave it on "disabled".
I was trying two type of config: one with the vcore at 1.42 that I use for 425*8, and another with the vcore at 1.47 for the 450*8.
At this point I don't know how to set the memory strap because everytime i move it the mobo doesn't start on the next boot... even if i try a 267*9 with 200\800 (as example).
By the way, can you give me some trick about the NB e SB voltages? What is the maximum vcore that I can give to them? Are they involved with my faulty boot?
Thank you for your help! :)
Mmmh, so what can I do? Maybe I can try first with the settings reported zsamz?
Bye e thank you! :)