Asus Striker II Extreme: Corruption/Freezes Troubleshooting Thread

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Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Coolermaster 1250W
CPU =Q9550
RAM =OCZ3P13334GK Platinum 8GB (4 x 2GB)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital 500GB (100GB partition for Vista, 400GB for software)
VGA1 = BFG 280GTX H2OC
VGA2 = BFG 280GTX H2OC
VGA3 = BFG 280GTX H2OC
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative Fatality PCIe
NorthBridge Cooling = Water
SouthBridge Cooling = Water
CPU Cooling = Water (Zalman block)
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 178.13
Sound Card Drivers Version =
BIOS version 1103

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tune = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
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 ) = auto 7
tRCD = auto 7
tRP = auto 7
tRAS = auto 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = auto 4
tRC = auto 28
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 16
tFAW = auto 17
tRD = auto 9
tRTP = auto 5
tRFC = auto 60
tREF = 7.8

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.193750
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto (1.55)
CPU VTT Voltage = auto (1.14)
Memory Voltage = 1.84 (1.90 actual)
NB Core Voltage = auto (1.34)
SB Core Voltage = auto (1.49)
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 = auto
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

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Since building this rig I've had major problems. First set of 3 cards were flashed with the wrong BIOS with one of the cards cooking itself at 105 degrees. Second set of 3 cards refused to cold boot but were fine if you warmed them up first. 3rd set of cards are in now and seem fine but no games will run for long. It will either freeze up with sound loop or just BSOD. 3DMark Vantage runs fine (P26577 with 3.2ghz oc) but nothing else. I've tried all sorts of different settings in the bios to try and find a stable overclock but nothing is working. I have run DPC latency checker and noticed that when I run games (eg Crysis) I get a lot of latency peaks but when running 3dmark vantage the only time I get a peak is at the start and end of a test. During a test there's no latency peaks at all. Could this be part of the problem?? High latency causing vista to report the driver has stopped?? Any help in getting this stable would be great as I've all but given up with it. I dont have much spare time and the last 3 months I've done nothing but swear at this pc! lol

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I am no expert but having read thru this thread it is clear you can not expect to run this board on auto, especially with 8G of ram. Check out the thread, see what voltages are used. Your NB voltage must surely be upped to at least 1.5 with that much memory. It took me a week to get my board stable, it is surpising how much you need to up the voltages on this board. Once you do up the voltages it is possible to get this board running well. To get it running real well you need good cooling i.e. watercooling with the voltages needed.

Thnks for the responce deathspine. My entire system is waercooled. (CPU, Motherboard and graphics.) In the last 3 months I've tried just about every variation of the BIOS settings, I've been slowly upping the voltages on CPU, NB, SB, VVT and PLL till well byond recommend levels and still it wont run stable. Suprisingly the settings I posted above are the most stable I've found, and the one I revert back to when all others fail. With these setting it will pass Intel Burn test but fail Prime95 blend or large (it will run small)
To be honest I've had about as much hassle as I will take from this board. On friday it's back to the shop and as long as there's no problems I'll be giving this back to them and going either XFX or EVGA. They seem to be much better boards running stable with no problems. Unless I can sort this board before then, well it's bye bye Asus.

PSU = Toughpower 1000w
CPU = QX9770
RAM = 8GB Corsair XMS 1600 C9
HDD = 2 x VelociRaptor 150GB RAID 0 (64K Stripe), 1 x Seagate barracuda 1TB
VGA1 = BFG GTX280 H2OC
VGA2 = As above BUT currently RMA
SPU = Asus Soundmax
NorthBridge Cooling = Water with stock block
SouthBridge Cooling = as stock
CPU Cooling = Apogee GTZ block
RAM Cooling = None
BIOS version 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = UnLinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Manual
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
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 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = AUTO
tRRD = Auto
tRC = Auto
tWR = Auto
tWTR = Auto
tFAW = Auto
tRD = Auto
tRTP = Auto
tRFC = Auto
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.4V
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.82V
NB Core Voltage = 1.54V
SB Core Voltage = 1.60V
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

Problem Description
I'm having some generally strange things happening with flickering/flashing, it only happens on boot and at moments of inactivity. Whilst i'm using it, it's fine! Stability seems ok but something just doesn't feel right, with glitchy looks of some bits in vista which i know shouldn't being doing that.
Could it be something to do with the cheap C9 ram i've brought, starting to wish i'd spent almost the same amount and got 4GB of 2000mhz dominator instead.

Thanks in advance!

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Originally Posted by Oginger1

Thnks for the responce deathspine. My entire system is waercooled. (CPU, Motherboard and graphics.) In the last 3 months I've tried just about every variation of the BIOS settings, I've been slowly upping the voltages on CPU, NB, SB, VVT and PLL till well byond recommend levels and still it wont run stable. Suprisingly the settings I posted above are the most stable I've found, and the one I revert back to when all others fail. With these setting it will pass Intel Burn test but fail Prime95 blend or large (it will run small)
To be honest I've had about as much hassle as I will take from this board. On friday it's back to the shop and as long as there's no problems I'll be giving this back to them and going either XFX or EVGA. They seem to be much better boards running stable with no problems. Unless I can sort this board before then, well it's bye bye Asus.

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I understand your pain. Today mine has stopped for 30 seconds to a minute twice this evening and then all is well:mad:. I am on BIOS 1103, the final 1104 did the same thing. After I post this thread I am back to 901. But I too am thinking of another 790i motherboard.:shrug:

Hello, is this the best place for some help with my MB? Only ask because it seems nobody is replying to my previous msg asking for help...
Many thanks

This is THE place to... be :)
You only need to be a bit patient, some people have limited time nowadays ( that includes myself )

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Originally Posted by Deathspine

Anyone have a success story with the new bios 1104?

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Albeit with a QX9650

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Originally Posted by markost

Albeit with a QX9650

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My QX9650 arrived today:), will be installed this next weekend. I am currently using 901. 1104 locked up more frequently for no clear reason. 901 locks up occasionally. Will remember your success with the QX9650 and my try the 1104 again this weekend. Thanks again for your help.

I am running a S2E no problems ever from the box. 1002 bios, Q9450 OC, 4GB OCZ SLI, TT ToughPower 1200w, Raptor 300gb, 500gb storage, 2 DVDs, cooled with a Swiftech water cooling system. If anyone has a simular setup get with me for my voltage settings.

:)I may be back for help this weekend. I plan to upgrade to an QX9650 this weekend. I will start draining the watercooling this evening and hope to be back up tomorrow evening. I got new watercooling blocks to install and possible add another loop. I sure hope all goes as planned as some of these computer upgrade turn to to major challenges when you run into problems.

Hi Guys,

I'm another one with these random freezing issues. There is another thing that I would like to ask though. When installing, lets say XP. You boot from CD and then it loads the files st the blue screen. You then press enter at next screen and then at the bottom you get the 'please wait' message that quickly pops up and then the EULA.

The thing is, with my system it sits on this 'please wait' message for like 10 mins before proceeding. Now in my experience on other systems this does not happen and the 'please wait' message only flashes up. I have tried a different HDD and CD drive and I still get this strange thing. I suspect it might have something to do with the mobo and it's stability issue. Is any1 else getting the same thing?

As of today I will be Striker II Extreme-less and I plan to remain like that for the rest of my time :p:

The fact that I won't have a board here doesn't mean that I won't be helping you out and giving you guys advice and settings to try, I just won't be able to try any newer BIOS or verify a bug, etc.
[ and I do believe that Asus will release a new BIOS only to support any new Core 2 revisions ( if any ) ]

Did you have the same issue with windows install as i do Zowner?

Nope.
Could be anything.
From a Optical drive issue, to a component being on the borderline of stability.

Could you please list your configuration info using the template from the first page ?

Right now i have everything on auto which i know is bad, but i did have an OC 1800FSB in sync. ill get the info when i get home frm work. Thing is it was stable for like 24 hrs on prime95 and memtest+ for 15 hours, yet sometimes when its been on for say 4-5 hrs it'll just freeze. I then reboot and I can run it longer (12hrs?) and then i shut down for the night, and in the morning same cycle begins again.

Just update from e8400 to QX9650, also updated NB/SB waterblock and air cooled mosfets. Computer stops the boot process at INIT8042. What is INIT8042 referring to? How does one solve this problem?:shrug:

Thanks to all that respond.

I remember I had that message displayed once or twice when I was overclocking the QX9650 with LN2 back in the days.
A full clear CMOS ( remove the power plug and the CMOS battery from the board for 5 minutes ) should get the job done.

I don't remember what the INIT8042 message is pointing at.

I will try that next, thanks BenchZowner

Removing the battery and clearing CMOS did not work.:(:confused::shrug:

Hmm... do you have any spare hardware ?
Hardware swapping to see if something's dead time is approaching I'm afraid :(

Yes I have extra CPUs, memory and video. I guess it is time to take it apart and start over again.:(:mad:

Thanks for the help guys. Here we go draining the water.

Thanks for the help today guys. :clap: You have been of much assistance. :) Although I have not solved the problem I have learned from your information. It is time for a break - a mental break - nothing stresses me more then hardware problems of unknown origin. :shrug: Right now I have drained the water, pulled video cards, sound cards etc and memory. I have pulled the battery and reset the CMOS. I left the CPU in as it did boot past CPU INIT. I will let it sit a while and rebuild when I get some more energy.

What was wrong with an e8400 at 3.8? Why did I need to upgrade? Dam hardware junkie!

The Striker II Extreme is just like a chick ( girl, not the animal :p: ) [ hmm... on another note some girls are... animals :p: ] { hopefully in bed only :p: }
Sometimes she's brilliant, good looking ( and performing ) and easy to "hook" up with, and satisfy all your needs & requests...
And some days... she will refuse to "connect" with you at all. Give her some space... it's the lonely time "I need to be alone for a while"... Rachael, we were on a break :p: ( :rofl: )

And eventually you'll break up with her one day... you might be sad for a while ( a minute ? :p: ) and then suddenly you realize that you're better off alone.
Get rid of her :D

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Originally Posted by BenchZowner

The Striker II Extreme is just like a chick ( girl, not the animal :p: ) [ hmm... on another note some girls are... animals :p: ] { hopefully in bed only :p: }
Sometimes she's brilliant, good looking ( and performing ) and easy to "hook" up with, and satisfy all your needs & requests...
And some days... she will refuse to "connect" with you at all. Give her some space... it's the lonely time "I need to be alone for a while"... Rachael, we were on a break :p: ( :rofl: )

And eventually you'll break up with her one day... you might be sad for a while ( a minute ? :p: ) and then suddenly you realize that you're better off alone.
Get rid of her :D

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Ok, I tried again tonight to revive my girl but to no avail :(. I will say goodbye to the girl tomorrow ;). I ordered another Striker II Extreme :) , I had too much invested in it with new Bitpower NB/SB & mofset waterblocks and two 8800 GTX video cards to say good by to Nvidia. I sure would like to try the Rampage Extreme, Intel chipset, rock solid, overclocking champ but I need that SLI with my two video cards.

Thank BenchZower, slim142 and others for you assistance and advise

:) Got a second Striker II Extreme motherboard yesterday, back up and running :yepp:. Currently running a default setting until I get all the hardware configured. I hope to attempt to overclock this board later.:)

Hi all seems i too have been having these random freezes with this board. Benchzowner i would be very greatful for some direction/help in solving this issue if you had some time. You mentioned getting rid of you striker II what did you replace it with? I just spent a huge chunk of money on this board and am really unhappy with its constant issues(more details after the system info) and would like to as a last resrot replace the motherboard but i am now gun shy and worried ill buy another difficult lemon any suggestions? Thanks a bunch, I have included all the information you request when starting a problem sovling ticket below.

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman ZM1000-HP
CPU =Intel Extreme Core Duo QX9650
RAM =OCZ Reaper 1333mhz 2X 2Gig 6-5-5-20
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Raid 0 2X WDAKKS750 SATA(or somthing similar)
VGA1 = BFG Geforce 280GTX OC2
VGA2 ( if you have ) = BFG Geforce 280GTX OC2
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Sound Blaster X-Fi Faility ed PCI-E
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock fustion block with Big water 760i Liquid cooling
SouthBridge Cooling =Stock
CPU Cooling =Intel retail stock
RAM Cooling = Reaper Ram heat spreaders
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =180.43 (had issues with 178.X vidoe cards would randomly not load drivers/EQ2

crashes)
Sound Card Drivers Version = Latest
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED--- i am using 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = PC3-10660(required for this ram to run at stock settings, auto detects as a step lower)
AI Overclock Tuner = Auto
CPU Multiplier = 9X
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Disabled
FSB - Memory Ratio = AUto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333.3
LDT Frequency = 1333
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 =Disabled
P2 =Disables
tCL ( CAS Latency ) =6
tRCD =5
tRP =5
tRAS =20
Command Per Clock (CMD) =2T
tRRD = 5
tRC = 34
tWR =12
tWTR =15
tFAW =26
tRD =8
tRTP =1
tRFC =74
tREF =7.8µs

Over Voltage- setting on the left, hareware volt reading on the left
CPU Voltage = Auto - 1.29
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto - 1.53
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto - 1.13
Memory Voltage = 1.8 - 1.87
NB Core Voltage = 1.56 - 1.6
SB Core Voltage = Auto - 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 =DDR_Ref
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt =DDR_Ref
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 ( 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
My computer will run great for hours.. Prime95 passes for at least 6 hours, memtest Test#5 134 passes np, Intel Burn

Test 5 Passes residuals all the same. The issue is randomly i get these freezes in game or as i load i

game...Prime95 even froze once within 2mins so i rebooted and it passed for 6 hours. I have a feeling this freezing

is comming from a random hickup in the bios or drivers but my experiance is not such that i can proper diagnose or

solve the issue. I doubt its a heat issue, i just got an Antec 1200 case, CPU gets to about 46-53C(it might have

spiked at 55 but the majority of the run was 50 or less) under Prime 95 max load.

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You mentioned getting rid of you striker II what did you replace it with?

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Got rid of those, and unpacked some of my old 'n' trusty motherboards.
Currently using a bunch of P5K3 Deluxes, P5E64 WS Evolutions, Gigabyte GA-X48T-DQ6s and a lazy Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS5R revision.... 0.3 :p:

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Originally Posted by Mathieas

I just spent a huge chunk of money on this board and am really unhappy with its constant issues(more details after the system info) and would like to as a last resort replace the motherboard but i am now gun shy and worried ill buy another difficult lemon any suggestions?

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Any of the following boards is easy to set up and even overclock the QX9650 with:

Asus:
P5K3 Deluxe ( old, the cheapest, yet great motherboard money can buy for a stable and overclockable QX9650 setup ) [ my favorite Intel LGA775 platform board ]
P5Q3 Deluxe ( might disappoint you if you're looking to overclock your RAM very high )
Gigabyte GA-EP45T-Extreme ( awesome board )
Gigabyte GA-X48T-DQ6 ( lovely board )

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Originally Posted by Mathieas

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman ZM1000-HP
CPU =Intel Extreme Core Duo QX9650
RAM =OCZ Reaper 1333mhz 2X 2Gig 6-5-5-20
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Raid 0 2X WDAKKS750 SATA(or somthing similar)
VGA1 = BFG Geforce 280GTX OC2
VGA2 ( if you have ) = BFG Geforce 280GTX OC2
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Sound Blaster X-Fi Faility ed PCI-E
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock fustion block with Big water 760i Liquid cooling
SouthBridge Cooling =Stock
CPU Cooling =Intel retail stock
RAM Cooling = Reaper Ram heat spreaders
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =180.43 (had issues with 178.X vidoe cards would randomly not load drivers/EQ2

crashes)
Sound Card Drivers Version = Latest
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED--- i am using 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9X
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) =6
tRCD =5
tRP =5
tRAS =20
Command Per Clock (CMD) =2T
tRRD = 5
tRC = 29
tWR =12
tWTR =25
tFAW =29
tRD =8
tRTP =8
tRFC =74
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage- setting on the left, hareware volt reading on the left
CPU Voltage = Auto - 1.29
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.54V
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto - 1.10V
Memory Voltage = 1.8 - 1.87
NB Core Voltage = 1.4V
SB Core Voltage = 1.5V
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 =Disabled
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

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Originally Posted by Mathieas

Problem Description
My computer will run great for hours.. Prime95 passes for at least 6 hours, memtest Test#5 134 passes np, Intel Burn

Test 5 Passes residuals all the same. The issue is randomly i get these freezes in game or as i load i

game...Prime95 even froze once within 2mins so i rebooted and it passed for 6 hours. I have a feeling this freezing

is comming from a random hickup in the bios or drivers but my experiance is not such that i can proper diagnose or

solve the issue. I doubt its a heat issue, i just got an Antec 1200 case, CPU gets to about 46-53C(it might have

spiked at 55 but the majority of the run was 50 or less) under Prime 95 max load.

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Try the settings shown above and let me know as soon as you've got any news :)

Thank you very much I will make the changes. The voltage changes you made i noticed the 1.1v on the CPU VTT said Auto-1.1 my auto reads higher in the hardware monitor so i set it to 1.1. Also the voltage changes you are writing are the bios setting not th overvoltage final reading correct? (in my display the auto- voltage i releazed i made a typo the Auto is the setting and the number on the right is the read voltage in hardware monitor).

I was wondering if you might explain some of the logic behind these changes? I am really interested in learning how all of these things work together. if this ends up requireing alot of time/writing its np but even a breif summary would be excelent. Thank you again for your time. I is so nice to have someone with as much knowleage as yourself on our side! K back in a bit with the results

I'm listing the values that you have to set the settings to, not the values displayed in the Hardware Monitoring page ( just like you guessed :) ).
The suggested settings will make your RAMs job easier and cut some slack off the chipset.
I don't have the time to explain each setting one by one now I'm trying to prepare my stuff for a LN2 benchmarking session and also trying to finish another hardware review as well ( and eat something 'cause I'm starving :p: ).

I regret to inform you that the issue persists. I just dont understand it. All the benchmarks and tests comeback saying its fine and everything is working and then bam 2-3hours later crash.... I just bought a new case so i doubt its a heat thing... is this mobo just terrible?

Try the same settings with the SB Voltage at 1.56V

Will do and thank you again for your reply. I was wondering if you also got hard locks with your striker II(or just crashes to desktop)? What type of test did you use to prove it was unstable? I have to run errands today and it would be nice to set it up and just walk away to test it.

PS: My SB Core Voltage only changes in increments of .05 so instead of 1.56 i used 1.55. Is this acceptable or should I have gone with 1.60?

New Bios :) surfaced in the Asus forums number 1202. The one link has reached its daily limit.

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Originally Posted by Mathieas

Will do and thank you again for your reply. I was wondering if you also got hard locks with your striker II(or just crashes to desktop)? What type of test did you use to prove it was unstable? I have to run errands today and it would be nice to set it up and just walk away to test it.

PS: My SB Core Voltage only changes in increments of .05 so instead of 1.56 i used 1.55. Is this acceptable or should I have gone with 1.60?

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Sorry I meant 1.55V :)

I didn't have any hard locks or any kind of errors when I was using it.
It was either fully stable, or barely stable ( errors, BSODs, etc ) when I was pushing it, or playing with the settings.

It's like shooting a moving target... for example I have been testing some settings, and it was totally unstable ( barely entering Windows ), and when I changed the NorthBridge GTL Reference Voltage to +40mV it became fully stable.

Unless you really need SLI ( 30" TFT Monitor for example ), it's not worth fighting over those "stupid" nFORCE motherboards.

I wonder what could be cuaseing my random hard locks? Seems to me if it was my video cards/ SLI setup they would crash much sooner then 2hours. Or if it was my CPU/Ram it would fail memtest/prime95/Intelburntest(20 passes maybe i should do more?).. I have not had a crash yet since i changed the SB voltage but I also havent had a chance to give it a 2-3 hour gamming session.
I did just reinstall wow and it crashed terribly with any form of SLI(nv4displ.dll error and BSOD) other then SLI-single card enabled...but i have a feeling this is a driver/software issue. Unless this has given rise to a weakness/error in one of my cards... What I most fear is putting all this work into a board that is broken from the get go. Thank you again for all your assistance! When this is over you will have to give me your address or a PO Box so i can send you a thank you!

Jonathan
PS: Something of note, i have a SB Faility X-FI(i have both the PCI and PIC-E vertions) that seems to want to share IRQ16 with my video cards. Could this have anything to do with the random hard locks? I kinda doubt it but perhaps? Also do you happen to know if there are any Beta Bios out there or new final builds comming our way?

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Originally Posted by BenchZowner

Sorry I meant 1.55V :)

I didn't have any hard locks or any kind of errors when I was using it.
It was either fully stable, or barely stable ( errors, BSODs, etc ) when I was pushing it, or playing with the settings.

It's like shooting a moving target... for example I have been testing some settings, and it was totally unstable ( barely entering Windows ), and when I changed the NorthBridge GTL Reference Voltage to +40mV it became fully stable.

Unless you really need SLI ( 30" TFT Monitor for example ), it's not worth fighting over those "stupid" nFORCE motherboards.

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It is sure nice to see BenchZowner back active in this thread :), you have been a major asses for those of use stupid enough to want to mess with nvidia motherboards :rolleyes:. I certainly like how you share your opinion of this motherboard. :clap:

Got my QX9650 install, running smoothly at default. This weekend I will start the overclocking exercise and sure hope you are still around.

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Coolermaster 1000 Case with a 1000W Coolermaster PSU (Modular)
CPU = QX9650 Core Duo Processor
RAM = 4gig Corsair 1600 DDR3 (2x2gig set) - TW3X4G1600C9DHX
HDD = 2x Seagate 500gig HDD in RAID STRIPE (ST3500320NS)
VGA1 = Leadtek Geforce 280GTX 1gig
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Onboard
NorthBridge Cooling = Standard
SouthBridge Cooling = Standard
CPU Cooling = Standard
RAM Cooling = Standard
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 178.24
Sound Card Drivers Version = ASUS site ones.
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED - Currently using 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = PC3 12800
AI Overclock Tuner = CPU Level Up
Overclocking Options = Disabled
CPU Multiplier = 9.0
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR), MHz = 1333
Actual FSB (QDR),MHz = 1333.3
MEM (DDR), MHz = 1600
Actual MEM (DDR),MHz = 1600.0
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus, Slot 1&2, MHz = 100
PCIE Bus, Slot 3, MHz = 100
SPD <--> 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) = 2T
(Above are recommended by Corsair)
tRRD = Auto 6
tRC = Auto 41
tWR = Auto 12
tWTR = Auto 18
tFAW = Auto 25
tRD = Auto 11
tRTP = Auto 6
tRFC = Auto 88
tREF = Auto 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto
Loadline Calibration = Disabled (Enabled made no difference)
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.78
NB Core Voltage = 1.36
SB Core Voltage = Auto
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 (Auto)
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
(I can change these to disabled, but have tried and it made no difference)

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled


Voltages in Hardware Monitor show....
Vcore - 1.26
CPU PLL - 1.52
CPU VTT - 1.12
Memory - 1.84
NB Core - 1.39
SB Core - 1.50
DDR3 Termination - 0.91
3.3V - 3.31
5V - 5.02
12V - 12.16

Problem Description...
I have come to a dead end, and the basic problem is that I get random hard freezes. I can be running fine for days, not a single issue and then freeze... usually the next few freezes are within hours, (the settings above are the most stable I can get I believe, with my limited knowledge). I have tried many other settings, including turning the CPU configuration extras off, but I am running out of ideas and would like to get some expert knowledge on to this.

I really don't like bothering people about things I probably should be able to figure out for myself, but this is the last straw, I have had this hardware for a few months now, and with graphics cards problems in the first place it took a while to get everything working... apart from these hangs.

Memtest seems to be fine for 3 or 4 passes. Heat seems to be ok, and I really cannot find any correlation with anything. I have tried adjusting the NB, SB and Memory slightly with many combinations (memory between 1.72 and 1.80, NB between 1.32 and 1.40, SB at 1.5), and sometimes the hangs are sooner, sometimes later... bottom line is they are so random I don't know if it's helping or not. With these settings I have been able to run for days on end with no hang, but it still happens, then again I have has quicker hangs with these settings too.

This is becoming an extremely long thread and I admit there are some parts I scanned over, I may have missed something, so I am hoping the current settings above are enough information on what I am running now.

(I tried running the memory on auto at 1333 too, and same problem) Sorry to go on so much, you probably know how frustrating this is getting for me. (I have used several forums now, and this seems to be the best thread I have read over a few times now... just decided to post this time.)

Anyway, it's late so I have to turn in, thank you in advance.

I am no expert but with 4G of memory I suspect you will need to up your NB voltages above 1.4. If you read thru this thread you will notice that the key to this motherboard is higher voltages then suspected. BenchZowner has helped many folks get stable system but uses voltages higher then Anandtech.com had recommended. If you check the options in the bios you will notice how high you can up the voltages and still be in the "green" area. As you continue to up the voltages you hit yellow and then red numbers. Most recommendations from BenchZowner has been for overclocked systems. Your system is not overclock and will not need "high" voltages but I would try going up a little higher then you tried in the past.

Hope that helps you until BenchZowner returns.

I have a Evga 790i that with the release, I finally managed to find stable settings.

Anyone still having problems with a 790i, be sure to use P07 or later, that is absolutely required to get any sort of stable operation.

P07 works for me if I set the RAM at a lower speed than rated. My RAM is rated at 1600 mhz 6-6-6-24 1.9v and will tighten right up to 6-6-6-18 on an Intel chipset. But on the 790i it won't even boot at it's rated specs or pass 30 seconds of memtest even if I raise the voltage to 2.05v. It will pass memtest at 7-7-7-20 or higher timings, but then it will freeze instantly when gaming. 7-7-7-24 or 9-9-9-27 provide slightly fewer freezes, but still freeze quickly enough and makes the system ungamable.

I set my RAM to run at around 1333mhz at 6-6-6-18, and get no crashes. Also used linked and synced. The highest I've got without issues since P07 came out is 1408mhz (using a 5:4 ratio as my FSB speed at these settings is 1760). I recall 1440mhz being more problematic than 1333mhz before P07, so I do believe the limit is between 1408 and 1440mhz before I start getting freezing but I have not tested 1440mhz yet.

Raising the southbridge voltage does nothing unless you overclock your PCI-E lanes except generate extra heat.

Anyone who needs RAM for a 790i I would recommend anything 1600mhz+ so you can run 1333mhz instead of 1066mhz. I've tried several different RAM sets by different manufacturers and they all have the same result whether OCZ or Corsair. I've also tried several different boards.

You can enable P1 and P2 as they really have no effect on the freezes on this system. A NB voltage of 1.35v (1333mhz) or 1.40v (1408mhz) is good, and add another .05v for a quad core.

Well, I will certainly try what you suggest Deathspine, on the next hang. Thank you for the responce... I should note though, last night I did a CMOS reset, for some reason I couldn't manually enter anything with the FSB and Memory Bus, maybe because I hadn't done a reset of the battery since flashing the BIOS version.

I have set up the BIOS the same, apart from these parts now...

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
Overclocking Options = Disabled
CPU Multiplier = 9.0
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR), MHz = 1333
Actual FSB (QDR),MHz = 1333.3
MEM (DDR), MHz = 1600
Actual MEM (DDR),MHz = 1600.0
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus, Slot 1&2, MHz = 100
PCIE Bus, Slot 3, MHz = 100
SPD <--> MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI - Ready Memory = Disabled

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Auto
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Enabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Enabled
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
(I can change these to disabled, but have tried and it made no difference)

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Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman 1000W
CPU =Intel Quad-Core Q9300
RAM = 4GB (2X2GB) OCZ PC3 12800 1600MHz (OCZ3P16004GK)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = 1TB Seagate Barracuda 3.5"
VGA1 = EVGA 9800 GX2 1GB (EVGA 01G-P3-N891-AR)
VGA2 ( if you have ) = EVGA 9800 GX2 1GB (EVGA 01G-P3-N891-AR)
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Supreme FX II
NorthBridge Cooling = Thermaltake Bigwater 760is
SouthBridge Cooling =Thermaltake Bigwater 760is
CPU Cooling =Thermaltake Bigwater 760is
RAM Cooling =none
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =178.24
Sound Card Drivers Version =
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 = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = N/A
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1066
LDT Frequency = 3x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 6
tRCD = 6
tRP = 6
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 7
tRC = 33
tWR = 10
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 33
tRD = 12
tRTP = 7
tRFC = 72
tREF = 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.7
NB Core Voltage = 1.4
SB Core Voltage = 1.55
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 = 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

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Problem Description

Same as usual, random hard locks usually while gaming, but sometimes while idling. Earlier, i would boot, usually freeze once within the first 10 minutes of game time, then reboot and be free of crashes until i shutdown. My machine was consistently doing that also. Then, I don't know what caused it to start doing this again, but i froze, rebooted, froze again almost immediately making my machine now ungamable, so i'm back here looking for more advice from the master himself. Thanks alot.

Could not wait for the weekend :), started the overclocking project with my new QX9650. Passed OCCP at 3.6 so far. My major problem is heat with this quad core. I have one radiator a Thermochill PA360 for the quad core, NB/SB & two 8800GTXs. It worked fine with the E8400 but this quad was over 60 degrees when stressed with OCCP. Should do fine gaming but I must add another radiator if I am to hit 4G. :up::up:

I have another strange issue to add to the fire. I have not had a random lockup yet... but i sense it is comming lol. What does happen though is when i turn my computer on for the first time in the morning every other day or so i get no video but the entire system boots and i hear the windows gong....how werid is that.. no bios boot screen nothing just a dead monitor... restart everything comes up video and all and bam no problems.... any ideas?

I have a 630+fsb E8400, can this board do it?

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I have a 630+fsb E8400, can this board do it?

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Doubtful.
Nearly 99.9% sure that it can't, and that's with extreme cooling for the CPU and the northbridge.
On air/watercooling ? Not in this world.

Bench any incite into the above random video failure issues? I have never had a card fail once i get a successful boot up but i have had the system load with out loading my vid drivers (on older 178 drivers) and now i get no video even at powerup(pre windows on the system checks) and the system still fully loads windows(i hear the bootup windows chime) this to me says its not a driver issue but a bios or hardware issue... have you ever seen this? Could this be vid card and not MB? I suspect MB due to the nature and timming of the error but my expertise is far less then yours. Thank you again.


PS: no system freezes thus far, only a couple random World of Warcraft drops... seems to be a memoery error but it is unconfirmed.

Bench seems those settings held on longer then any others but in the end i still end up with a freeze. Anything else i can try?


update: i was wrong crashes are back happend after 10-15mins again. What is with this board!

Just to let you all know, I got my board RMA'd and it still had same problem (no surprise) and then after looking in even more on the problem, I found on the OCz forums a guy saying its actually more stable in with your RAM in the white channel slots (B channel) than the blue slots.

I tried this and ive been running with the settings below for about 2 days without a lock up. Lets hope this continues!!!


P1/P2 - enabled
Clock - 2T
Timings - 9 . 9 . 9 . 24
RAM Voltage - 1.80
NB VOltage - 1.54
SB VOltage - 1.55

Everything else is on standard settings or default. None on auto.

If you do try this out, put the rated voltage of your RAM set in place of my 1.80v setting.

I know the NB is high, but if ya find it stable at this setting, you could always lower it step by step till it gets unstable again so you find the most stable setting at least applied voltage.

Edit: Spoke too soon!! It crashed just after writing this lol. But it is much more stable with the RAM in the white slots..............

I'v been trying to o/c my board for a while now. I have the bios cpu overvolt to 1.4375. However in cpuz it shows a cpu volt at 1.120. Which one is right. Does this board undervolt that much? That would explain the crashs when I bump the multiplirer up to 10. With bios 091 I hit an o/c of 3.5 with no sweat. I'll wait for a replay before I bump the cpu voltage up, I really don't want to fry my proc. I ain't got another grand to drop at the moment.

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I'v been trying to o/c my board for a while now. I have the bios cpu overvolt to 1.4375. However in cpuz it shows a cpu volt at 1.120. Which one is right. Does this board undervolt that much? That would explain the crashs when I bump the multiplirer up to 10. With bios 091 I hit an o/c of 3.5 with no sweat. I'll wait for a replay before I bump the cpu voltage up, I really don't want to fry my proc. I ain't got another grand to drop at the moment.

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If I recall correctly, CPUz cannot read the voltage on the Striker II Extreme, and even if it could it cannot be used as a reference at all, since software measurements are inaccurate, usually way off.

If you have a DMM ( Digital MultiMeter ) then you should check up your Vcore with it.
If you need guidance, let me know :)

p.s. And no, if you have the LoadLine Calibration option set to Enabled, there's nearly no Vdroop at all.

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Originally Posted by BenchZowner

If I recall correctly, CPUz cannot read the voltage on the Striker II Extreme, and even if it could it cannot be used as a reference at all, since software measurements are inaccurate, usually way off.

If you have a DMM ( Digital MultiMeter ) then you should check up your Vcore with it.
If you need guidance, let me know :)

p.s. And no, if you have the LoadLine Calibration option set to Enabled, there's nearly no Vdroop at all.

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No I don't have a DMM. If I understand you right I shoud have LLC enabled? And thanks for the reply. :eek:

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No I don't have a DMM. If I understand you right I shoud have LLC enabled? And thanks for the reply. :eek:

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Yes, if you don't want to have any Vdroop set LLC to enabled.

Hi guys, been facing issues with my striker II extreme and was wondering if anyone could help me out

everest memory and 3dmark seem to perform much better at 1600fsb linked and synced with RAM, but immediately at 1601 and above it will just drop like 3k points off everest and 5k points off 3dmark, really strange

even if i leave the ram unlinked at 1600 and increase the cpu to 1601 and above it will still spark the drop

from that point onwards, any increases to clock speed will only yield performance boosts from the dropped point onwards

anyone know why it would do this?

running : asus striker ii extreme
intel q9550 quad-core
kingston hyperx ddr3-1800 4 X 1GB

thanks in advance!

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Originally Posted by tcex

Hi guys, been facing issues with my striker II extreme and was wondering if anyone could help me out

everest memory and 3dmark seem to perform much better at 1600fsb linked and synced with RAM, but immediately at 1601 and above it will just drop like 3k points off everest and 5k points off 3dmark, really strange

even if i leave the ram unlinked at 1600 and increase the cpu to 1601 and above it will still spark the drop

from that point onwards, any increases to clock speed will only yield performance boosts from the dropped point onwards

anyone know why it would do this?

running : asus striker ii extreme
intel q9550 quad-core
kingston hyperx ddr3-1800 4 X 1GB

thanks in advance!

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Hey Tcex I don't mean to divert from your question but could you post your BIOS settings with which you are able to reach 1600Mhz stable on both FSB and Ram? I'm stable at 3.2Ghz with the same setup but I'm having a hard time reaching 1600Mhz and having to pump pretty high voltages (Core 1.425, NB 1.6, testing now with quad running at ~69C and NB ~61C under load, btw those are in Bios, CPU-Z returned Vcore as something along 1.376 if I remember correctly).

Edit: IBT failed >.<

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Originally Posted by Bobly

Hey Tcex I don't mean to divert from your question but could you post your BIOS settings with which you are able to reach 1600Mhz stable on both FSB and Ram? I'm stable at 3.2Ghz with the same setup but I'm having a hard time reaching 1600Mhz and having to pump pretty high voltages (Core 1.425, NB 1.6, testing now with quad running at ~69C and NB ~61C under load, btw those are in Bios, CPU-Z returned Vcore as something along 1.376 if I remember correctly).

Edit: IBT failed >.<

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hi Bobly, mostly on auto voltages now as i try to figure out whats wrong with the post-1600fsb range, but do have ram set to 1.9

core and nb voltages iirc are nowhere near as high as 1.425 and 1.6, thats really odd and makes me think that it isnt voltage pumping that is the problem with yours atm

what happens as you near 1600? no POST?

Posting is hardly ever an issue, just can't get linpack stable :/ Auto works until 3Ghz (1400), 3.2Ghz (1505) requires some tweaking (namely NB 1.54 if I remember right), 3.4Ghz I haven't managed to get stable yet :/

may be due to RAM timings, but im only guessing here

the difference is that you're running 1600 RAMs, have you tried loosening the timings?

Ram is set to stock value according to Corsair :/ The ram is fine with the same settings at CPU stock speed, ideally I'd like to be able to get the CPU to about 3.2-3.6 without having to loose out on the RAM.
My guess is VTT/PLL need fine tuning but I have no idea what to set them to >.< Trying to highest value in the BIOS before it goes from green to yellow to see how that goes :/ (PLL 1.6, VTT 1.3)

I was in the same boat with this Board (ASUS S2E) Finally gave up and returned it. Bought an EVGA FTW 790i Digital PWM and never looked back. Took qx9650 to 4ghz in about 30 seconds on air with no bump in any voltage settings except memory voltage change as default was not right setting for patriot ram.

First run at 3dmark06 was over 21000 also.

Hi,can anyone understand this problem,I have a Striker 2 Extreme,2x GTX280 SLI,Q9550 cpu and 4GB corsair ram,motherboard is watercooled so no heat problems.

The problem is,when I enable SLI in the Nvidia control panel,I get constant lockups while at the desktop,never while gaming though,I can play Crysis for 4 hours straight with SLI enabled and it never locks,it's only while browsing the net with opera,or encoding a movie with ConvertXtoDvd 3 or similar programs,will the pc lock,I don't get the blue screen,I get the hour glass thing and eventually it will just lock,having to cold boot it with the reset button.

Here is the rediculas part,the bit I can't understand,this problem only happens when I have SLI enabled at high resolutions,if I enable SLI at 1920x1080 and start browsing the net or encode a movie,the pc will lock within an hour or less,but if I put the resolution back to 1280x270 and set SLI,the pc is totally stable,never locks,I can run it for months at 1280x720 with SLI enabled and it never locks up,it's only when I run the pc at 1920x1080 with SLI enabled will it lockup all the time.

The only difference I can see with the cards,is when I have SLI enabled at 1280x720,Everest says both cards are running at 300mhz idle speeds,and when I have 1920x1080 running with SLI Everest says both cards are running at 400mhz each,so the cards go up an extra 100mhz each running SLI at higher res,not sure if that is the cause,I even upgraded my 1000w PSU to the Corsair HX-1000W thinking I might of been under powered,but it didn't help at all.

I don't think the motherboard is faulty because this is my second Striker 2 Extreme and they have both had the same problem,I have ruled out it being a heat problem because with the water cooling,the NB sits at around 24c and never goes over 30c,the SB sits around 45c and the cpu never goes over 50c under full load,that's with the cpu overclocked at 3.8ghz.

This problem happens with the cpu at stocks speeds and when it's overclocked,doesn't seem to make any difference,the cpu is stable at 3.8ghz because I can run prime95 for over 9 hours on blend and get no errors,and I ran that IntelBurnTest 20 times and passed all tests.

It is a really anoying problem,how I can have a perfectly stable SLI system at 1280x720,and as soon as I try the res up to 1920x1080 with SLI I get constant locking,really doesn't make any sense.
Does anyone have any advice that might help me sought this problem out.

Currently my bios specs are

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX-1000W
CPU = Q9550
RAM = 4GB DDR3 Corsair TW3X4G1800C8DF PC-14400 (1800MHz) 8-8-8-24
HDD = 2x WD 1TB and 300GB WDRaptor
VGA1 = XFX 280GTX Extreme 1gig
VGA2 = XFX 280GTX Extreme 1gig
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Onboard
NorthBridge Cooling = watercooled
SouthBridge Cooling = watercooled
Mesfets both watercooled
CPU Cooling = watercooled
RAM Cooling = Corsair cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 180.48
Sound Card Drivers Version = ASUS site ones.
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED - Currently using 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1800
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 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 8
tRCD = 8
tRP = 8
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto
tRC = auto
tWR = auto
tWTR = auto
tFAW = auto
tRD = auto
tRTP = auto
tRFC = auto
tREF = auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.46V
Loadline Calibration = disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto
CPU VTT Voltage = auto
Memory Voltage = 1.84V
NB Core Voltage = 1.60V
SB Core Voltage = 1.60V
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 = enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = auto
PCIE Spread Spectrum = auto
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = auto
SATA Spread Spectrum = auto
LDT Spread Spectrum = auto

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Originally Posted by vtss120204

Hi,can anyone understand this problem,I have a Striker 2 Extreme,2x GTX280 SLI,Q9550 cpu and 4GB corsair ram,motherboard is watercooled so no heat problems.

The problem is,when I enable SLI in the Nvidia control panel,I get constant lockups while at the desktop,never while gaming though,I can play Crysis for 4 hours straight with SLI enabled and it never locks,it's only while browsing the net with opera,or encoding a movie with ConvertXtoDvd 3 or similar programs,will the pc lock,I don't get the blue screen,I get the hour glass thing and eventually it will just lock,having to cold boot it with the reset button.

Here is the rediculas part,the bit I can't understand,this problem only happens when I have SLI enabled at high resolutions,if I enable SLI at 1920x1080 and start browsing the net or encode a movie,the pc will lock within an hour or less,but if I put the resolution back to 1280x270 and set SLI,the pc is totally stable,never locks,I can run it for months at 1280x720 with SLI enabled and it never locks up,it's only when I run the pc at 1920x1080 with SLI enabled will it lockup all the time.

The only difference I can see with the cards,is when I have SLI enabled at 1280x720,Everest says both cards are running at 300mhz idle speeds,and when I have 1920x1080 running with SLI Everest says both cards are running at 400mhz each,so the cards go up an extra 100mhz each running SLI at higher res,not sure if that is the cause,I even upgraded my 1000w PSU to the Corsair HX-1000W thinking I might of been under powered,but it didn't help at all.

I don't think the motherboard is faulty because this is my second Striker 2 Extreme and they have both had the same problem,I have ruled out it being a heat problem because with the water cooling,the NB sits at around 24c and never goes over 30c,the SB sits around 45c and the cpu never goes over 50c under full load,that's with the cpu overclocked at 3.8ghz.

This problem happens with the cpu at stocks speeds and when it's overclocked,doesn't seem to make any difference,the cpu is stable at 3.8ghz because I can run prime95 for over 9 hours on blend and get no errors,and I ran that IntelBurnTest 20 times and passed all tests.

It is a really anoying problem,how I can have a perfectly stable SLI system at 1280x720,and as soon as I try the res up to 1920x1080 with SLI I get constant locking,really doesn't make any sense.
Does anyone have any advice that might help me sought this problem out.

Currently my bios specs are

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX-1000W
CPU = Q9550
RAM = 4GB DDR3 Corsair TW3X4G1800C8DF PC-14400 (1800MHz) 8-8-8-24
HDD = 2x WD 1TB and 300GB WDRaptor
VGA1 = XFX 280GTX Extreme 1gig
VGA2 = XFX 280GTX Extreme 1gig
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Onboard
NorthBridge Cooling = watercooled
SouthBridge Cooling = watercooled
Mesfets both watercooled
CPU Cooling = watercooled
RAM Cooling = Corsair cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 180.48
Sound Card Drivers Version = ASUS site ones.
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED - Currently using 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1800
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 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 8
tRCD = 8
tRP = 8
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto
tRC = auto
tWR = auto
tWTR = auto
tFAW = auto
tRD = auto
tRTP = auto
tRFC = auto
tREF = auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.46V
Loadline Calibration = disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto
CPU VTT Voltage = auto
Memory Voltage = 1.84V
NB Core Voltage = 1.60V
SB Core Voltage = 1.60V
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 = enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = auto
PCIE Spread Spectrum = auto
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = auto
SATA Spread Spectrum = auto
LDT Spread Spectrum = auto

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Try increasing your two PCIE Bus Slot's the cards are plugged into from 100 to 110. Should cure the problem

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Originally Posted by AtlRich

Try increasing your two PCIE Bus Slot's the cards are plugged into from 100 to 110. Should cure the problem

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Thanks for the reply AtlRich,I have just set the PCIE Bus Slot's in the bios to 110,you know I never thought to change the PCIE Bus,but now I think about it the cards are plugged into those slots,so that would have a lot to do with things.

I'll test it for a day or so and see if it freezes anymore,amazing how something as simple as this can cause absolute nightmares with freezing.

I'll let you know how I go.
Thanks

Hi AtlRich,I tried that setting all day today and have had windows freeze 4 times so far running SLI at 1920x1080,I even put the PCIE Bus Slot's up to 115 to see if it helped,but it still froze,I wasn't sure how high I can go with the PCIE Bus Slot's so for the time being I have set the resolution back to 1280x720 which is stable.

I wanted to ask you what's the highest I can go with PCIE Bus Slot's before I start doing damage,should I set it to 120 or higher,this problem is so frustrating,I mean when I had it running at 1920x1080 with SLI enabled today,I could play a game as much as I liked,I played that new tomb raider game for about 3 hours,but soon as I go back to the desktop and start browsing the web with opera and have a movie encoding,the pc freezes.

Basically if I want to have the pc running at 1920x1080 with SLI,I have to enable SLI when I want to play a game,and disable SLI when I finish playing the game,1280x720 doesn't have these problems,very strange.

Do you think I should keep upping the PCIE Bus Slot's.

Raising the PCI Express BUS Frequency will only "harm" your system's stability than enhance it.
Especially on the nF790i chipset those have been serious troublemakers.
Set them back to 100MHz.

I will more than likely check your configuration and give you a new configuration to try out later on today.

Yeah it was worth a try though,I have been fighting this problem for about 6 months now and I am willing to try anything at this point,but I will go and set them back to 100,thanks BenchZowner that would be great if you could work out a new configuration.

I am at a loss what to do with the bios setting,because I have the cpu at 3.8ghz 9 hours prime95 stable and the IntelBurnTest stable aswell,so there must be some sought of bios settings conflicting with the 2 graphics cards.

Is there a problem getting the qx9650 to 4ghz on this board at lower voltages ive tryed 1.475 vcore 1600fsb linked and synced with 4gig corsair memory 1600 cl7 just cant get it stable at that vcore wants more,i have a qx9650 chip.

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Originally Posted by kullymontana

Is there a problem getting the qx9650 to 4ghz on this board at lower voltages ive tryed 1.475 vcore 1600fsb linked and synced with 4gig corsair memory 1600 cl7 just cant get it stable at that vcore wants more,i have a qx9650 chip.

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Not really.
The voltage requirement depends on the CPU itself.

Do you have the Load-Line Calibration option enabled ?

No i got it disabled i really have had a lot of problems with getting this chip at 4ghz on this board stable it just needs to much vcore.I have had LLC enabled before at 1.4375 and it still failed prime95 in pcprobe vcore was showing 1.49 and in cpuz 1.48.Now im using bios 1202 which i have no freeze issues at all on 1600fsb.

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Originally Posted by kullymontana

No i got it disabled i really have had a lot of problems with getting this chip at 4ghz on this board stable it just needs to much vcore.I have had LLC enabled before at 1.4375 and it still failed prime95 in pcprobe vcore was showing 1.49 and in cpuz 1.48.Now im using bios 1202 which i have no freeze issues at all on 1600fsb.

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With LLC disabled and the CPU Voltage setting set to 1.475V you're supplying the CPU with approx. 1.42V in full load, and that might not be good enough for stable operation of your CPU.
The minimum voltage required to maintain stability at 4GHz varies from CPU to CPU, and depending on your luck ( or lack thereof ) you might get a decent chip and deal with 4GHz at a very low voltage, or get a bad chip and have to punch 1.45V+ at it for 4GHz.

If your system becomes fully stable just by changing ( raising ) the CPU Voltage setting in the BIOS then your CPU needs more voltage.
If raising the CPU voltage only doesn't help, then you're either having instability due to FSB or due to a non-working "Memory Divider", or your RAM isn't stable with your current settings.

These are the settings for 3.8ghz i ran prime95 for 16hrs was stable no crash of any cores.
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But 4ghz wants way to much vcore for some reason i have read everywhere else this chip should easliy do 4ghz at low vcore.Could it be the board i just am confused abit any recomendations for me to try out will be most helpfull ask u BenchZoner.
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Required System Specifications
PSU = be quiet! Straight Power 700W (E6)
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz
RAM = (2x2GB) OCZ Platinum PC3-12800 / 1600MHz (7-7-7-20)
HDD = WDC WD3000HLFS-01G6U
VGA1 = EVGA GeForce GTX 280
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SB X-Fi Fatal1ty Edition
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock (fan mounted on case window blowing towards NB)
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock
CPU Cooling = Noctua NH-C12P
RAM Cooling = Stock
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23_nforce_winvista64_international_whql
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 180.48_geforce_winvista_64bit_international_whql
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.1.1304
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED - BIOS version is 1104


BIOS Settings

Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333 (Actual FSB 1333.3)
MEM (DDR) MHz = Auto (Actual MEM 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 ) = Auto (Current 7)
tRCD = Auto (Current 7)
tRP = Auto (Current 7)
tRAS = Auto (Current 20)
Command Per Clock (CMD) = Auto (Current 1T)
tRRD = Auto (Current 4)
tRC = Auto (Current 28)
tWR = Auto (Current 12)
tWTR = Auto (Current 16)
tFAW = Auto (Current 17)
tRD = Auto (Current 9)
tRTP = Auto (Current 5)
tRFC = Auto (Current 60)
tREF = Auto (Current 7.8uS)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto (1.28V)
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto (1.50V)
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto (1.10V)
Memory Voltage = Auto (1.63V)
NB Core Voltage = Auto (1.31V)
SB Core Voltage = Auto (1.48V)
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 = 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

Problem Description
I have random freezes (even during BIOS setup!). I have tried many, many settings without satisfying results (system still freezes randomly).

System was quite stable on Full Auto Settings (Load Default Settings option).

Above settings are based on BIOS Default Settings (only settings marked red in Template.txt were changed)... I just checked them and... another freeze :(.

Please save my sanity!

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I hate to just pile on another issue but this has me confused, details at the bottom:

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Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman ZM-HP1000
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
RAM = 1x2GB Corsair DHX XMS3 7-7-7-20 1600MHz DDR3 1.9V (Other module is faulty and out of the system awaiting RMA)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western  Digital 300GB Velociraptor 10,000rpm
VGA1 = EVGA GTX 280 w/ EK-FC280 Water block
VGA2 ( if you have ) = n/a
VGA3 ( if you have ) = n/a
SPU ( Sound Card ) = SupremeFXII
NorthBridge Cooling = 40mm Fan placed on the VGA backplate blowing at the NB.
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock
CPU Cooling = D-Tek Fuzion V2
RAM Cooling = 120mm Zalman ZM-F3 aimed towards the Corsair XMS3 heatsinks.
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = Still looking for this one though it's been put up to date unless a new one come out within the last month...
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 7.15.0011.7813 (DxDiag)
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.10.0002.6480 (DxDiag)
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED - BIOS Version : 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1866.7
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
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 = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = Auto (2T)
tRRD = Auto (5)
tRC = Auto (40)
tWR = Auto (12)
tWTR = Auto (18)
tFAW = Auto (25)
tRD = Auto (9)
tRTP = Auto (6)
tRFC = Auto (72)
tREF = Auto (7.8uS)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.40000V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.9V
NB Core Voltage = 1.5V
SB Core Voltage = Auto
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 - Auto, it doesn't get above 65C, I'd rather keep this enabled in case of water cooling failure.
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
I was able to Prime my system for 12-14h twice as well as use it without any weird lock-ups, however if I'm sometimes away, the screen goes black as it should under power saving features but moving the mouse or pressing anything on the keyboard does not wake it up, the only solution is to use the buttons on the front of the case. Now this could happen while it's idle, or while it's Priming over night. As far as I can tell this doesn't ALWAYS happen either, which is what has got me confused...
Any ideas? Need anymore information?
Vista Ultimate 64 btw :)

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qx9650 at 1.49vcoe will i kill this chip at these settings seems i can only get 4ghz on this board at those high settings .
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =Thermaltake ToughPower 1200W Modular Power Supply
CPU =qx9650
RAM =Corsair 4GB DDR3 DHX 1600C7DHX
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =Hitachi Deskstar P7K500 500GB
VGA1 =Asus GeForce GTX 280 1024MB GDDR3
VGA2 ( if you have ) =Asus GeForce GTX 280 1024MB GDDR3
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =
NorthBridge Cooling =Watercooled
SouthBridge Cooling =n/a
CPU Cooling =watercooled
RAM Cooling =n/a
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =180.48
Sound Card Drivers Version =
[b][color=red]BIOS version 1202
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier =10
FSB - Memory Clock Mode =linked
FSB - Memory Ratio =sync
FSB (QDR) MHz =1600
MEM (DDR) MHz =1600
LDT Frequency =5
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 =20
Command Per Clock (CMD) =2t
tRRD =auto
tRC =auto
tWR =auto
tWTR =auto
tFAW =auto
tRD =auto
tRTP =auto
tRFC =auto
tREF =auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage =14250
[color=red]Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage =auto
CPU VTT Voltage =1.28
Memory Voltage =1.84
NB Core Voltage =1.48
SB Core Voltage =1.50
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio =-36
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio =-40
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio =-40
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio =-36
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 =

Fails at these settings in prime95 pcprobe shows 1.49 vcore

I have read and found that increasing CPU VTT reduces the voltages needed for the CPU.:rolleyes:

I raised the vtt to 1.4 which is max as i hear anything over 1.4 i could fry my chip .I also took gtls up to -80,s still fails prime95.I am begining to think is this all worth the hassle and just keep it at 3.6ghz at reasonable voltages runs stable no freezing issues.I give up this chip is a lemon.4ghz was my goal would have been really nice but failure after failure my hands are up in the air.

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Originally Posted by kullymontana

I raised the vtt to 1.4 which is max as i hear anything over 1.4 i could fry my chip .I also took gtls up to -80,s still fails prime95.I am begining to think is this all worth the hassle and just keep it at 3.6ghz at reasonable voltages runs stable no freezing issues.I give up this chip is a lemon.4ghz was my goal would have been really nice but failure after failure my hands are up in the air.

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Too much voltage? what is the CPU temperture, you might be OK at that voltage.

Hi,
i have o problem clocking. Something in my system botlenecks my ability to get 4,2 GHz. Can anyone with striker ii extreme experience help me?

I need help in this.

I'v read that the E8500 E0 can do 4,2ghz on air no probs.
So i figured i should aim towards that.

My Motherboard has so many settings that i don't know where to start.

So far i'v read in forums that i need voltages for:

FSB and multiplier
Memory Mhz osmth like that.
vCore
vtt
pLL
Northbridge
Southbridge
GTL lanes 0,1,2,3
GTL Northbridge
Memory voltage
Advanced timing settings

I would be thankful for any help that makes me understand those settings.

System Specifications ( those settings i have for stock 3,16 Ghz - if i set the cpu voltage lower it'll crash in Crisys Warhead)

PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = CHIEFTEC PSU ATX 850W PFC,80+,CABL,MANAG CFT-850-14C
CPU = BX80570E8500 Intel E8500 E0 Wolfdale - ZALMAN SUPER THERMAL GREASE ZM-STG1 applyed
RAM = Corsair DDR3 2GB PC1333 (2x 1GB) TWIN3X2048-1333C9DHX 9-9-9-24 T2 1,6v
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = SEA BARRACUDA 7200,11 500GB SATA2 32MB ST3500320AS
VGA1 = XFX GTX 280 GX-280N-ZDF9 (stock cooler OCd with riva tuner 665/1452/1200mhz)

SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative X-Fi SB X-FI TITANIUM - FATAL1TY PROFESSIONAL
NorthBridge Cooling = ZALMAN SUPER THERMAL GREASE ZM-STG1 applyed
SouthBridge Cooling = ZALMAN SUPER THERMAL GREASE ZM-STG1 applyed
CPU Cooling = Zalman CNPS 9700
RAM Cooling = Corsair Dominator Airflow Cooling Fan

Case: Antec P182b EU / NO PSU

nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 180.48
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.1.1341
BIOS version 1002

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = x9,5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = N/A
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333,3
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 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto
tRC = Auto
tWR = Auto
tWTR = Auto
tFAW = Auto
tRD = Auto
tRTP = Auto
tRFC = Auto
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.27500
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.50
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.12
Memory Voltage = 1.58
NB Core Voltage = 1,32
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 = Enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Auto
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Auto
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Auto
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Auto

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My stock 3,16 Ghz everest stats
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Sensor Properties:
Sensor Type IT8718F + W83791D + ADP3228 (ISA 290h, SMB 2Dh, SMB 20h)
GPU Sensor Type Analog Devices ADT7473, Volterra VT1165 (NV-I2C 2Eh, 70h)
Motherboard Name Asus Striker II Extreme / Formula / NSE
Chassis Intrusion Detected No

Temperatures:
Motherboard 39 °C (102 °F)
CPU 26 °C (79 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 41 °C (106 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 40 °C (104 °F)
SPP 46 °C (115 °F)
MCP 55 °C (131 °F)
GPU 45 °C (113 °F)
GPU Memory 37 °C (99 °F)
GPU Ambient 40 °C (104 °F)
GPU VRM 38 °C (100 °F)

Cooling Fans:
CPU 1248 RPM
Fan #1 1361 RPM
Fan #2 1350 RPM
Fan #3 1339 RPM
GPU 671 RPM (40%)

Voltage Values:
CPU Core 1.31 V
+3.3 V 3.31 V
+5 V 5.05 V
+12 V 12.16 V
+5 V Standby 5.03 V
VBAT Battery 3.25 V
CPU VTT 1.14 V
CPU PLL 1.54 V
North Bridge Core 1.36 V
South Bridge Core 1.50 V
HyperTransport 1.36 V
DIMM 1.63 V
DIMM VTT 0.80 V
GPU Vcc 3.28 V

Current Values:
CPU 13.07 A

Power Values:
CPU 14.70 W


Any good advice is welcome.

Oh my gosh.
This thread will never come to and end ( so it seems ) :D
I'm starting to believe that I'll be 60 yrs old and this thread will still be active :p:

I'll try to get back to you guys ASAP ( need to finish a review first, sorry )

bechzowner plz help me hear i really need that 4ghz for 24/7 can u surgest any settings for me would most helpful to me .At 1.475 with loadline disabled i get 1.47 vcore at full load ant at idle its like 1.51vcore.The over voltage on hear is really crazy.Temps are 45-50 at full load with 1.49vcore deathspine the thing im worried about is peolpe saying i will kill this chip at those voltages anything over 1.45 max will kill 45nm chips.

PSU = Thermaltake Toughpower 850W
CPU = Intel q6600 G0 VID 1.2625
RAM = Corsair XMS3 PC3-16000, 2000MHz CL9, 2x4GB DIMMS
HDD = Samsung PJ22-B 256 GB
VGA1 = XFX GTX 285
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Supreme FX
NorthBridge Cooling = EK NB/SB Asus I Acetal
SouthBridge Cooling = EK NB/SB 5 Acetal
CPU Cooling = IFX-14
RAM Cooling = Stock heatspreaders plus Corsair Dominator
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = v15.53
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = v263.09
Sound Card Drivers Version = Soundmax v6
BIOS version 1402 required

2 Fans on IFX-14 blowing towards PSU, one fan blowing inwards the case (in the front), one blowing in the side (ontop of VGA) and 2 more cooling the radiator.

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 = 1900
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1900
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled (blanked out)

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 26
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 1
tRC = 35
tWR = 10
tWTR = Auto
tFAW = 35
tRD = Auto
tRTP = Auto
tRFC = 120
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.48750 (actual 1.55)
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.64 (actual 1.65)
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.4 (actual 1.41)
Memory Voltage = 1.62 (actual 1.65)
NB Core Voltage = 1.58 (actual 1.60)
SB Core Voltage = 1.60
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 = Auto
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Enhanced C state = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Enabled
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 (blanked out)
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled (blanked out)

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Problem Description
Overclocking for a year now, this MB needs alot of patience. Managed to go to 3.6GHz, ram on stock (linked and synced have me 1:2, which is pretty good performance gain) but I used to get ramdom 0x000000124 crashes out of nowhere. Passing 40 linpack maximum with no prob, primes Blend and Gpu Caps Viewer (gpu burner, fur thingy) at the same time for 8 hours. Yesterday I was playing COD5 and after 2 hours it bsod me again, dagn I got one while writing this.

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This was my problem, the above settings are of a stable q6600 at 3.8 GHz and ram at 1900MHz. Tested a week, 8 hours primed in blend and 2-3 times a day playing games. No crash whatsoever.

General guidelines:
Change the CPU and motherboard thermal pastes to ceramic, if you are clocking a lot, go liquid, especially on the motherboard. I thought I hit a wall at 3.4GHz, but that was just the Northbridge going hot.

Do yourself a favour and keep GTL REFs on auto.

More guiding here http://67.90.82.13/forums/showthread...202292&page=22 post 550 (scroll at the bottom)

I hope this helps you guys.

Those random freezes drive me crazy.

BenchZowner you're a busy man but still I hope you'll eventually find some time to help me (and the other guys too).

You're my (ours?) last resort here.

Greetz.

....you guys are doing better than I am, I can't even get my system to boot anymore!...it just posts and keeps reposting but won't boot to vista (home prem. 64bit) all auto/default settings. I can get to bios (1104)and apply changes but nothing seems to help. I've had the board for 2 wks and it seemed to run fine at 1st and then all of a sudden it won't boot!

I don't have access to all the "required" info at the moment but I'm running a qx9650 wc'd, nb wc'd, 2x2gb corsair 1600, 2x gtx 280's wc'd in sli, thermaltake 1200w. I'm fairly certain the ram is fine but haven't been able to test it since this all started. I've tried everything I can think of, resetting cmos, 1 gpu, 1 stick of ram in different slots, tested psu, am I missing something here??.....If anyone has any suggestions on what I can try adjusting to get it to boot I would appreciate it. I never had this problem with the 780i wc'd board , it worked like a charm running stable at 3.8ghz 24/7!

Cheers :)

@kruzn4evr


Maybe Vista installation just broke down?
Data corruption will eventually happen to everybody who experience many system freezes.
Have you checked if Vista installation is corrupted?

If not you can try this solution:

First you should run Vista in Safe Mode (link how to do this: http://bertk.mvps.org/html/safemodevista.html). If Vista will be able to boot in this mode you are lucky.
If Vista will fail to go into Safe Mode (loading certain module will fail) you will see an error (write it down!).
If yo can't even go to F8 menu this means something is very wrong with MB or even HDD (sentence: "it just posts and keeps reposting but won't boot to vista" suggest such problem).

If you are lucky and you were able to boot your computer in Safe Mode just follow this: http://itsvista.com/2007/02/itsvista...say-im-a-geek/ and during next boot (do not go to F8 menu now!) you should see what stopping Vista from loading (write down an error!).

If Vista is not showing F8 menu at all you need to boot a LiveCD system to check if everything is fine with your computer.

I recommend to boot one of the free Linux distros (with graphical user interface and NTFS support):

http://www.puppylinux.org/ - small yet powerful,
http://www.sysresccd.org/ - it has nice tools,
http://www.ubuntu.com/ - large ISO but great compatibility.

Of course you can boot any other distro if you like (there is plenty on the net). If distro will successfully boot this suggest computer is fine but the Vista installation (or HDD) is not.
My advice is: under one of above distros mount the system partition and check if you see all the files on it. This will allow you to make sure that everything is fine with your HDD.

Oh and just in case: if you don't know how to burn ISO to CD/DVD just ask Google or use ImgBurn :p:.

If you will try some of above solutions please reply with results and we will try to figure out something to fix your Vista (if it is Vista installation problem).

And if this is Motherboard problem... nothing else I can do for you.


Good luck.

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Original message:
I hate to just pile on another issue but this has me confused, details at the bottom:

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Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman ZM-HP1000
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
RAM = 1x2GB Corsair DHX XMS3 7-7-7-20 1600MHz DDR3 1.9V (Other module is faulty and out of the system awaiting RMA)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western  Digital 300GB Velociraptor 10,000rpm
VGA1 = EVGA GTX 280 w/ EK-FC280 Water block
VGA2 ( if you have ) = n/a
VGA3 ( if you have ) = n/a
SPU ( Sound Card ) = SupremeFXII
NorthBridge Cooling = 40mm Fan placed on the VGA backplate blowing at the NB.
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock
CPU Cooling = D-Tek Fuzion V2
RAM Cooling = 120mm Zalman ZM-F3 aimed towards the Corsair XMS3 heatsinks.
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = Still looking for this one though it's been put up to date unless a new one come out within the last month...
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 7.15.0011.7813 (DxDiag)
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.10.0002.6480 (DxDiag)
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED - BIOS Version : 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1866.7
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
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 = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = Auto (2T)
tRRD = Auto (5)
tRC = Auto (40)
tWR = Auto (12)
tWTR = Auto (18)
tFAW = Auto (25)
tRD = Auto (9)
tRTP = Auto (6)
tRFC = Auto (72)
tREF = Auto (7.8uS)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.40000V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.9V
NB Core Voltage = 1.5V
SB Core Voltage = Auto
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 - Auto, it doesn't get above 65C, I'd rather keep this enabled in case of water cooling failure.
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
I was able to Prime my system for 12-14h twice as well as use it without any weird lock-ups, however if I'm sometimes away, the screen goes black as it should under power saving features but moving the mouse or pressing anything on the keyboard does not wake it up, the only solution is to use the buttons on the front of the case. Now this could happen while it's idle, or while it's Priming over night. As far as I can tell this doesn't ALWAYS happen either, which is what has got me confused...
Any ideas? Need anymore information?
Vista Ultimate 64 btw :)

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Since posting this I've done some more testing and while it's Prime95 stable (36h on Blend mode, CPU core one reaches 60C max, the other 3 59C), it still has random freezes, both while idle or gaming, I'm really stumped as to what the issue is :/

People who are experiencing freezing lockups etc please flash your bios to 1202.All my freezing lockup issues have gone on my 1600fsb settings on all other bios,s it would freeze up or lockup and had to restart pc manually.Heres the link http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=894394&da=y

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Originally Posted by kullymontana

People who are experiencing freezing lockups etc please flash your bios to 1202.All my freezing lockup issues have gone on my 1600fsb settings on all other bios,s it would freeze up or lockup and had to restart pc manually.Heres the link http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=894394&da=y

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:)Thanks for sharing that information, I have been using 1104 with success but once or twice a week it looks up in Windows, never when "stressed" i.e. gaming.:):)

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Originally Posted by Deathspine

:)Thanks for sharing that information, I have been using 1104 with success but once or twice a week it looks up in Windows, never when "stressed" i.e. gaming.:):)

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Sounds to me like you are 1 or 2 notches away from stability. Increase a bit your northbridge volts, make sure the gtl refs are correct on cpu and NB. It could even be overheating, ram maybe.

If it's any help I've found that transferring 5-25GB+ from one HDD to another (usually e-SATA to e-SATA though also internal to e-SATA or USB) will greatly increase the chance of a random freeze (we're talking a 50/50 chance of it freezing on big file transfers).

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Originally Posted by Bobly

If it's any help I've found that transferring 5-25GB+ from one HDD to another (usually e-SATA to e-SATA though also internal to e-SATA or USB) will greatly increase the chance of a random freeze (we're talking a 50/50 chance of it freezing on big file transfers).

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I had the same thing, means your ram's probably unstable.

I'm out of the country for now but I'll give it a try when I get home :)

BenchZower taught me well :), now got this motherboard stable with a good overclock :up:
QX9650 Overclock @ 4.0
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Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX1000 ( 1000W )
CPU = Intel QX9650
RAM = OCZ DDR3-1600 Platinum Edition 4GB Kit ( OCZ3P20004GK )
HDD = Western VelociRaptors ( 300GB x2 Raid 0)
VGA1 = EVGA GeForce 280GTX 1GB
VGA2 = none
VGA3 = none
BFG Ageia PhyX card
SPU ( Sound Card ) = AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude
NorthBridge Cooling = Bitpower water block
SouthBridge Cooling = Bitpower water block
CPU Cooling = custom water cooled with Swiftech water block
RAM Cooling = OCZ Memory Cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v177.83
Sound Card Drivers Version = X-Fi Prelude RC7
BIOS version 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9.0
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1800
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 125
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 18
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 1
tRC = 28
tWR = 10
tWTR = auto 27
tFAW = auto 29
tRD = auto 9
tRTP = auto 7
tRFC = 72
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.36255V (actual 1.41)
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.60V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.4V
Memory Voltage = 1.86V
NB Core Voltage = 1.54
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = -36mv
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = -40mv
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = -40mv
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = -36mv
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 = Enabled
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 = 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

Problem Description
Stable :up::cool:

Nice one mate! I'm glad for you.

Got 2 questions, do you see any difference with the ageia card on? I thought nvidia enabled ageia since 8800 series.

As I see you have one vga on the 1st blue slot on the MB. You could reduce your NB a notch or two by moving the card in the white pci express slot and taking all the pci express buses at 100 MHz. If you do want to clock the bus why do you clock both anyhow?

Tried your settings on mines deathspine but failure in prime95 within seconds gonna try my qx9650 in another board to see if my m/b is holding me back.

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Originally Posted by kullymontana

Tried your settings on mines deathspine but failure in prime95 within seconds gonna try my qx9650 in another board to see if my m/b is holding me back.

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I tested with OCCT v2.0.1. Also did a couple hours of gaming. Currently now trying to lower CPU voltage, so far have lowered it three setting now at 1.37 but OCCT reads 1.44?

Good Luck

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Originally Posted by Cibic

Nice one mate! I'm glad for you.

Got 2 questions, do you see any difference with the ageia card on? I thought nvidia enabled ageia since 8800 series.

As I see you have one vga on the 1st blue slot on the MB. You could reduce your NB a notch or two by moving the card in the white pci express slot and taking all the pci express buses at 100 MHz. If you do want to clock the bus why do you clock both anyhow?

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The Ageia card does a better job per the reviews online. The video cards take a performance hit when doing video and physics. Both useless without an enabled game. I really like Ghost Recon which include some physics.

Nice

Hi @ all!

I'm kinda new to the whole overclocking thing, but that doesn't mean i am planless :)

So here we go with my prob:

I got freezes and laggs in every situation, not the whole time.
It laggs in games, old or new ones doesnt matter.
I got freezes in games sometimes after 10 mins sometimes after 4 hours and freezes viewing movies. happens here and there :)

Dunno if i am right here in this forum but you are the only ones who know how to fix the laggs/freezes. I dont want to overclock my pc to the best, i just want that it works :)

I place my settings in the attachements.

sry for double post but i changed the settings file, cant delete it from other post!

Mate you left out important info, what about your ratio and fsb frequency (set ai tuner to manual first)? I remember having issues with nvidia chipset drivers, go for asus's ones, I think they work better. The only clock you can do with auto voltage, on the cpu level up until crazy(excluding crazy though, at least in my case :P) and the ram level up to one option higher if you are lucky.

I already tried with Asus chipset driver, same probs!
Maybe someone can tell me how to set the ram timings to get away from laggs at first :)

here some infos about the frequenzy, my everest show me DDR3 1333 667(mhz) but infos from mushkin are Description

memory speed DDR3 1600 (800mhz)
Frequency 1600HHz
Latency 7-7-6-18
Voltage 1.85-1.9V

but this is the xmp profile on enthusiast modus!

so should i better use this or set timings etc according to your help?!





Required System Specifications
PSU = be quiet! Dark power pro bqt p7-650w
CPU = Intel Core 2 quad 9550 c1 stepping
RAM = Mushkin 996600 DDR3-1333
HDD = Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500gb
VGA1 = Zotac Geforce GTX 280 AMP! Edition
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro Series
NorthBridge Cooling = standard striker II extreme cooling
SouthBridge Cooling = standard striker II extreme cooling
CPU Cooling = ThermalRight HR-01 PLUS
RAM Cooling = standard Mushkin cooler
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v.15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v 180.84 Beta driver also tested with v. 180.48
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Drivers 2.18.0008
Mainboard Bios = v.1104

BIOS Settings
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Auto
CPU Multiplier = 8,5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333.3
MEM DDR = Linked
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 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 6
tRAS = 18
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = 4
tRC = 33
tWR = 12
tWTR = 16
tFAW = 21
tRD = 9
tRTP = 5
tRFC = 74
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = auto
Loadline Calibration = enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto
CPU VTT Voltage = auto
Memory Voltage = auto
NB Core Voltage = auto
SB Core Voltage = auto
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 = auto
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = enabled
Virtualization Technology = enabled
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