The Maximus Formula Thread - Help/OCing/Guide/Rampage conversion

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

up your ram volts to 2.1?
Votage is rated for 2.0 - 2.1

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I've set DRAM Voltage : 2.1 but still no luck.

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Originally Posted by Zucker2k

It's definitely ram. First, change AI Clock Twister to AUTO or at most moderate

Up NB to 1.55v

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AI Clock Twister is set to AUTO

NB voltage is set to 1.55v

With both of those changes, I am not having any luck. :(

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by HDPC

AI Clock Twister is set to AUTO

NB voltage is set to 1.55v

With both of those changes, I am not having any luck. :(

Thanks.

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Ok, since I have the exact ram you're running, also in 4x2gb let me say this. 1081 is really really pushing them over the edge, especially with a quadcore. I bet 1066 will run with 2.1v vdimm as Grnfinger suggested. At 1066, you may even be able to drop the performance level to 7.

You can forget high fsb and run 9x400 and 1066 on ram PL6.

I haven't been getting updates from this thread lately. How's the 0403 bios for the Rampage hack? I'm still on 0308.

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Originally Posted by HDPC

AI Clock Twister is set to AUTO

NB voltage is set to 1.55v

With both of those changes, I am not having any luck. :(

Thanks.

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I've had 3 different sets of this RAM now, and you are hitting the top. I'm suprised it's not POSTing and least.

Have you pulled 2 sticks out and ran 2x2GB just to see where the weakness is? I'd try that just to see how much each set can do alone. Made any skew adjustments(Advanced 300 or 350)?

If you want to translate this Everest to BIOS settings you can try this, it worked with 2x2gb. If I didn't maunally adjust settings and just left them auto there was a few settings that wouldn't let me hit 565 until I adjusted manually.

http://home.comcast.net/~aicjofs/ram550.jpg

Hear is a question that was maybe answered in this monster thread. Can we just share BIOS profile files for same revision BIOS? I had 2 boards here and never got around to trying USB flash swap of profiles between machines. SOmetimes I write down setting that worked and other times I don't would be nice to just name the fle and share the file.

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Originally Posted by zlojack

I haven't been getting updates from this thread lately. How's the 0403 bios for the Rampage hack? I'm still on 0308.

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It's fine - i did it last night - all went perfectly - havent really noticed any differences with my system though

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Originally Posted by aicjofs

I've had 3 different sets of this RAM now, and you are hitting the top. I'm suprised it's not POSTing and least.

Have you pulled 2 sticks out and ran 2x2GB just to see where the weakness is? I'd try that just to see how much each set can do alone. Made any skew adjustments(Advanced 300 or 350)?

If you want to translate this Everest to BIOS settings you can try this, it worked with 2x2gb. If I didn't maunally adjust settings and just left them auto there was a few settings that wouldn't let me hit 565 until I adjusted manually.

http://home.comcast.net/~aicjofs/ram550.jpg

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Can you post your full bios settings? I want to hit 550 but can only max out at 540 :confused:

Also, good link to pdf with settings...

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...81#post2773681

i''m tested Q6600 now. About CPU:
http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/7938/vidat6.th.gif
VID=1.313 :(
On 450*8 this CPU demands for stable Vcore=1.54. My aircooling don't copes for 450*8 when set Vcore=1.54
But down i found stable for my Q6600 on aircooling:
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2815/gifgg8.th.gif
Bios RF0308
AI Clocker Tuner: [Manual]
CPU Ratio Control: [8]
FSB Strap for North Brige: [400]
FSB Frequency: [430]
Dram Frequency: [1146]
PCIE: [100]
DRAM Command Rate : [2T]
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : [Normal]
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : [Normal]
DRAM Timing Control: [Manual]
CAS# Latency : [5]
RAS# to CAS# Delay : [5]
RAS# Precharge : [5]
RAS# ActivateTime : [12]
RAS# to RAS# Delay : [Auto]
Row Refresh Cycle Time : [Auto]
Write Recovery Time : [Auto]
Read to Precharge Time : [Auto]
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : [Auto]
Write to Read Delay (S) : [Auto]
Write to Read Delay (D) : [Auto]
Read to Read Delay (S) : [Auto]
Read to Read Delay (D) : [Auto]
Write to Write Delay (S) : [Auto]
Write to Write Delay (D) : [Auto]
Write to PRE Delay : [Auto]
Read to PRE Delay : [Auto]
PRE to PRE Delay : [Auto]
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : [Auto]
ALL PRE to REF Delay : [Auto]
DRAM Static Read Control: [Disabled]
Ai Clock Twister : [Stronger]
Transaction Booster : [Manual]
C/P: A1 A2 A3 | B1 B2 B3
LVL: 6 6 6 | 6 6 6
Common Performance Level [6]
Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
CPU Voltage : [1.45]
CPU PLL Voltage : [1.5] - change not affected for stable Vcore
North Bridge Voltage : [1.45]
DRAM Voltage [2.16]
FSB Termination Voltage : [1.3] - change not affected for stable Vcore
South Bridge Voltage : [1.1]
Loadline Calibration : [Enabled]
CPU GTL Reference : [0.67X]
North Bridge GTL Reference : [0.67X]
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : [DDR2_REF]
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : [DDR2_REF]
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : [DDR2_REF]
SB 1.5V Voltage : [1.5]
NB LED Selection : [NB Volt]
SB LED Selection : [SB Volt]
CPU LED Selection : [CPU Volt]
Voltiminder LED : [Disabled]
CPU Spread Spectrum : [Disabled]
PCIE Spread Spectrum : [Disabled]

Anyone with the 1066 rated G.Skills? Care sharing a dump file? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Zucker2k

Ok, since I have the exact ram you're running, also in 4x2gb let me say this. 1081 is really really pushing them over the edge, especially with a quadcore. I bet 1066 will run with 2.1v vdimm as Grnfinger suggested. At 1066, you may even be able to drop the performance level to 7.

You can forget high fsb and run 9x400 and 1066 on ram PL6.

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Even with 9x400 and 1066 on PL6, mine doesn't still doesn't work.

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Originally Posted by aicjofs

I've had 3 different sets of this RAM now, and you are hitting the top. I'm suprised it's not POSTing and least.

Have you pulled 2 sticks out and ran 2x2GB just to see where the weakness is? I'd try that just to see how much each set can do alone. Made any skew adjustments(Advanced 300 or 350)?

If you want to translate this Everest to BIOS settings you can try this, it worked with 2x2gb. If I didn't maunally adjust settings and just left them auto there was a few settings that wouldn't let me hit 565 until I adjusted manually.

http://home.comcast.net/~aicjofs/ram550.jpg

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Ok I will give that a go.

Also everytime I make any changes to the bios, when save and exit, mine never post. I always have to turn off and on before I see the OC failed message.

-hdpc

HDPC
may be playing with DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A / DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B help for you. And You сan tested different bios - RF0403 have greater compatibility for DDR

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Originally Posted by Factotum

HDPC
may be playing with DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A / DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B help for you. And You сan tested different bios - RF0403 have greater compatibility for DDR

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Thanks Factotum,

I will give a 403 a try, and play around with the DRAM skew.

-hdpc

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Originally Posted by HDPC

Thanks Factotum,

I will give a 403 a try, and play around with the DRAM skew.

-hdpc

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run 9x400 set the ram to 800MHz 5-5-5-18 auto the rest of the timings.
1.49NB volts is way to low for 8GBs. set to 1.55 for now.
set Trans booster clock twister, dram static all to auto,
now boot the :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:, if it still wont go, then you must have mis matchd ram or the overclocking gods are not smiling on you

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

run 9x400 set the ram to 800MHz 5-5-5-18 auto the rest of the timings.
1.49NB volts is way to low for 8GBs. set to 1.55 for now.
set Trans booster clock twister, dram static all to auto,
now boot the :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:, if it still wont go, then you must have mis matchd ram or the overclocking gods are not smiling on you

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Thanks again Grnfinger,

At this point, I do anything to get this sucker OC. :p:

-hdpc

This is probably a stupid question to ask. :shrug:

I've bought 2 sets of these G.SKILL DDR2-1000 PC2-8000. Now does it matter that set 1 and set 2 can be mixed up? Meaning do I have to put set 1 in the blues, and set 2 in the white? If that is the case, I didn't do it. :shakes:

-hdpc <---noob

let us know how you make out, come hell or high water will get this thing running

yes please put the same ram in the same slots

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

let us know how you make out, come hell or high water will get this thing running

yes please put the same ram in the same slots

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K, I will put them on the proper slot tonight.

-hdpc

My computer randomly restarts like someone has pushed the power button. It started just the otherday. Also after it happens if I run mem test and I get ram errors. However if I power down, shut the computer off I am fine and pass mem test again. I can then use the computer for several hours but it starts happening again? Is anyone else having this problem. This happens with on stick of ram in or two sticks , unoverclocked system or stock clocked system it doesn't matter? Help!!!! :shocked:

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

run 9x400 set the ram to 800MHz 5-5-5-18 auto the rest of the timings.
1.49NB volts is way to low for 8GBs. set to 1.55 for now.
set Trans booster clock twister, dram static all to auto,
now boot the :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:, if it still wont go, then you must have mis matchd ram or the overclocking gods are not smiling on you

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I have my 8 GB's running great and my NB is 1.49v...:)

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

run 9x400 set the ram to 800MHz 5-5-5-18 auto the rest of the timings.
1.49NB volts is way to low for 8GBs. set to 1.55 for now.
set Trans booster clock twister, dram static all to auto,
now boot the :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:, if it still wont go, then you must have mis matchd ram or the overclocking gods are not smiling on you

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

let us know how you make out, come hell or high water will get this thing running

yes please put the same ram in the same slots

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With bios 308, using the suggested above, I am still having no luck. And the rams are properly put in the proper slot this time. I think you are right OC gods does not like me. :P

Going to give 403 a try now.

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Originally Posted by HDPC

With bios 308, using the suggested above, I am still having no luck. And the rams are properly put in the proper slot this time. I think you are right OC gods does not like me. :P

Going to give 403 a try now.

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pull 2 stick and run 1 kit and see if it will boot, then try the other kit seperately.

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

run 9x400 set the ram to 800MHz 5-5-5-18 auto the rest of the timings.
1.49NB volts is way to low for 8GBs. set to 1.55 for now.
set Trans booster clock twister, dram static all to auto,
now boot the :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:, if it still wont go, then you must have mis matchd ram or the overclocking gods are not smiling on you

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Ok I flashed bios to 403; and with the above setting, it posted and start to boot up Windows but it kept rebooting during the windows load screen.

This is what I have:
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-800
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# Activate Time : 18
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: AUTO
Ai Clock Twister : AUTO
Transaction Booster : AUTO
CPU Voltage : 1.4375
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.55
DRAM Voltage : 2.1
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : ENABLED
CPU GTL Reference : 67x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU Volt
Voltiminder LED :

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
C1E Support : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled

USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Enabled

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

pull 2 stick and run 1 kit and see if it will boot, then try the other kit seperately.

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Should I still pull out the 2 sticks?

-hdpc

HDPC
Ai Clock Twister : [moderate?]
Transaction Booster - not in Rampage Bios/ try Common Performance Level [6?/7?/8?]
Pull-In of CH.. - all Set in disabled

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Originally Posted by HDPC

Should I still pull out the 2 sticks?

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try it.