But other than the ratio stuff it ran fine and you were able to overclock it?
Awesome news if they can make this true.
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But other than the ratio stuff it ran fine and you were able to overclock it?
Awesome news if they can make this true.
Eh? What CPU? O_oQuote:
Originally Posted by romfi
I don't have that problem on my QX9650 and multipliers work fine. I've been up to 15x.
2406 (and 2403) both support the QX9650. However I don't know what Asus is talking about. They MIGHT be talking about the BIOS not identifying any of the cache in the cpu properties (it works, obviously), -or- they might be talking about the lack of a .5 multiplier, which the Penryns support.
But yes, you should have no problems getting a QX9650 running with 2406. How far you can push the FSB is another question, though. Highest I could hit stable was 370 FSB 370*10., and 400*10 was a NO POST, but 333 *12 worked fine @ 1.3625v O_O
1) Update to a latest bios !Quote:
Originally Posted by atko
2) 3GB ? That means 3 modules ? Four ?? Try to use only 2 modules of the same brand and capacity (example: 2x1GB) in the dual channel slots (the orange ones are fine).
Slow boot can be related to these two things. Try to fix them. Bye
@DarknessRevenge, thanx first ;)
I know, I have to update to the latest bios
3 GB - 2x1GB and 2x512MB kingston , I'm not sure about its ordering in slots, I can't remember. I'll check.
Any idea why it's displaying my clock speed incorrectly? I want to run at 400x8 but it it says 3.6Ghz (400x9) in the post screen. I've updated to the latest BIOS version but it's still the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.X
You do not HAVE to update to the latest bios.Quote:
Originally Posted by DarknessRevenge
Slow boot can be related to these things:
-not enabled quick boot.
-not set all fans to [ignored] in hardware monitor
-not disabled all unneeded devices (except hdd as the first, obviously) in boot order
try these first.
Oh, and if you put 3 modules in, you lose dual channel mode.
w t f
So my p5w was always unstable around 333 fsb even if i put the nbridge voltage at 1.85. I update my bios to 2406 and to my surprise its now stable around 350. However i need to disable hyper path. So i OC my cpu from 2.9 to 3.1 and my ram loses maybe 25mhz. I run 3dmark06 and to my surprise i lost 600points. Does hyperpath really make so much of a difference to overshadow .2ghz cpu gain? The ram shoulnd not have anything to do with this loss since i tested how ram effects 3dmark06 and 200mhz barely took 100 points off.
Generaly, I wont newer bios than this one which I have currently.Quote:
Originally Posted by Unbornchild
I have 4 modules, 2x1GB and 2x512MB.
Of course I'll make changes which you have recommended.
Here ya goQuote:
Originally Posted by firsttimmer
- BIOS 2406 setting screen shots
- 2.3mB in zipped format:
http://www.esnips.com/doc/548739a4-d...6-Screen-Shots
Yep, you got me, it was an ES :-). The stepping was C0 though - just like the production QX9650.Quote:
Eh? What CPU? O_o
Right. On top of that I also noticed that SpeedStep option in BIOS was not functioning correctly. Have you noticed anything?Quote:
2406 (and 2403) both support the QX9650. However I don't know what Asus is talking about. They MIGHT be talking about the BIOS not identifying any of the cache in the cpu properties (it works, obviously), -or- they might be talking about the lack of a .5 multiplier, which the Penryns support.
I personally decided to wait for the BIOS update before I throw $$$ to buy a Penryn based CPU. I need the system for 24x7 with power consumption optimization features working.Quote:
But yes, you should have no problems getting a QX9650 running with 2406. How far you can push the FSB is another question, though. Highest I could hit stable was 370 FSB 370*10., and 400*10 was a NO POST, but 333 *12 worked fine @ 1.3625v O_O
Thanks a lot for the information. I had thought I would need 64 bit as well, not sure what I was thinking when I posted my question. I am using Vista 32 bit Business edition at the moment. Next year (after SP1 is released) I plan to go with Vista Ultimate x64.Quote:
Originally Posted by alexlyc
Another quick question. This is the RAM I have. I had to go into the BIOS (just as some reviewers stated on Newegg) to manually set the timing to DDR2/4-4-4-12. My question is, do you think it would be safe to bump up the voltage to 2.0 or 2.1 like some reviewers stated here?
If I do bump it to 2.1, it shows up in red in the BIOS which I assume cannot be good. I have never really overclocked before (and I just have stock cooling on my rig) so I just want to be sure that I am not going to fry my system by doing so.
If you need more information, please let me know.
Thanks guys and Happy Holidays.
P.S. Memory voltage as of right now is set to Auto.
the manufactors say 2.1 it wont hurt the ram to run it a that volt
Rich
oh no I never have used power saving features. I always ninja shut them off immediately.
I do remember (on 1602 bios) that sometimes, speedstep (or maybe EIST? the voltage was EXTREMELY LOW) was occasionally on when it was supposed to be disabled; my C2D sometimes had a vcore of 1.2v or something while idle (when it was set to 1.35 in bios).
speedstep = EIST (Enhanced Intel Speedstepping Technology)Quote:
Originally Posted by Falkentyne
Eist rules... everyone should use EIST to save power and lower temps..
Hi Bichim
Thanks alot for your help!
Tom
Quote:
Originally Posted by bichi
I have tested useing EIST and C1E and i see no difference between usage in watts..Quote:
Originally Posted by lawrywild
Only 1 a 3 watts difference
So EIST are not that what you say about it..
C1E are better for me..
if i enable it and run 3ghz the temps are iddle better about 3-5c
the C1E set the vcore iddle to 1,14v and stressed it goes to 2,23v
But with EIST i see no difference in Watts usage or temps.
So C1E are the rules !!!
But with higer overclock over 3 Ghz than you cant use C1E becource you have more vcore needed..
Actually it is the EIST feature that allows processor to drop to a lower frequency (by changing the bus ratios) and voltage, conserving power while maintaining reasonable responsiveness. You can use CPU-Z to monitor this behavior.
C1E stands for Enhanced HALT state support in the CPU. When system is idle, OS will try to halt CPU cores in order to save power. If I am not mistaken, C1E means that while a core is halted it shuts down some of its functional units in order to further improve the power conservation.
Over 333 you need to disable hyperpath to oc,e6600@425fsb no prob I never noticed a difference in benchmark scores without, you might need to bump some voltage, your score should go up for 200mhz extra.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee13168
Hi,
I have a little problem with my SATA DVDRW and P5W DH Deluxe.
On the 3 SATA ports I have 3 HDD's, so I've connected my DVDRW (SATA) to the JMicron port, but when it's reading a DVD the system becames to slow :confused:
If I change the DVDRW to another SATA port it's all ok, and if I connect a HDD to the JMicron port it's also slow when it's reading/writing :confused:
What can I do to fix this? Or, can I use the RAID SATA ports to connect one HDD or the DVDRW?
Thanks :up:
:shrug: all asus systems bios can't come back between 2406 2004
afudos az bios and update with option "old enable" failed.
how can I change the bios date 2004.
i had test to change the date later then 2406 it' s ok to read .
but it is dedecting than too old .
the 2004 is genial to change timing @3.4 and memory timing speed.
i can do that with the new bios black screen when reboot.
excuse me for my translate.
Use an older version of afudos like 2.17Quote:
Originally Posted by genish
Just experienced the same problem today, PC running well a few minutes ago and I did a shutdown. It failed to POST when I tried powering it up a while later, a stick of Crucial 10th Anniv. in DIMM slot B2 had somehow died in that short downtime. All 4 sticks had been running well for the past year and at the moment of death, it was at stock FSB@DDR667@2.05v (with a 80mm fan cooling the 4 sticks) as it had been doing ever since I got the Q6600.Quote:
Originally Posted by phillydee
Put in my spare stick and rig's back up and running but an unwelcome hassle as lawrywild puts it. :(
I try 2.15 without underbiosQuote:
Originally Posted by lawrywild
but with 2.17 it's ok thanks......
but i try to overclock with my " older test" cpu 333 1.48v ram 834 with 2.1v .....overclocking wrong it's easy ok before
i test the mini overclocking:confused:
cpu+ram just 266 to 267 and spd to memory default ( manual)
i can't boot i shut my pc and when i reboot i must go to change bios with f1
but when I test automatique overclocking 10 20 30% it's ok
perhaps my old new bios have no change something in the bios .
I you a idea?:shrug:
did you clear the bios after bios flash pull cmos battery and clear with the jumper on 2/3 be sure to unplug power cable
Rich
I am on 2406 now no problems, also I read what was said earlier about EIST (speedstep) and C1E and decided to disable speedstep in the bios, the result was my voltage still drops when idle alongside the temp but I dont lose cpu clock speed so now I am sitting here wondering if speedstep (and coolnquiet) is just an overhyped feature since its C1E doing the power/heat saving. The only conclusion I can come to is just that by lowering the clock when idle reduces the chance of there been a stability issue when undervolted as the cpu itself is throttled but as soon as the cpu comes under load the voltage is upped so I reckon its a very low risk.