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12-04-2008, 01:45 PM
unclewebb

Thanks ol'norton. Some of the Intel documentation is not 100% accurate and information that used to apply to Core 2 no longer applies to Core i7 so not all software monitoring programs are working correctly yet. Not all bioses are working correctly either by the sounds of it.

Just a quick update to RealTemp today so it's a little easier to see the important information.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7177/rt290rc1ko7.png

Thanks to everyone at XS that has helped me with this project. :up:
12-04-2008, 03:45 PM
[XC]Atomicpineapple

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewebb

Is this really a bug or just how this is designed to work. When C1E and EIST are disabled, at idle, I think you get your base or default multiplier for your chip and you automatically get the +1 Turbo as well. I think the only way to have a lower multi than that at idle is by having C1E / EIST enabled.

Thats how I undersatood it. If TDP, Temp and voltage stability are all in -pre specced parameters you get the Turbo +1 multi, but if they're not, you're back to max stock multi (20x for the i920). However it seems all boards come with a way around those checks so you can effectively force the +1 multi permanently via bios option(s).
12-04-2008, 04:21 PM
rge

Quote:

Originally Posted by [XC]Atomicpineapple

Thats how I undersatood it. If TDP, Temp and voltage stability are all in -pre specced parameters you get the Turbo +1 multi, but if they're not, you're back to max stock multi (20x for the i920). However it seems all boards come with a way around those checks so you can effectively force the +1 multi permanently via bios option(s).

Yep, F3 bios (on Ext anyways) has TDP limit apparently enabled so turbo is active at 1-2 cores loaded on mine anyways and inactive for 3-4 cores loaded, and F4beta bioses have TDP limit apparently disabled hence turbo = +1 multi.

Would be nice if that TDP limit was available for us to turn on/off. I thought some boards at least in reviews had the option to turn that on or off, without having to switch bioses to do so.
12-04-2008, 04:25 PM
dinos22

man these CPUs are so hot

i was trying to make 4.4GHz CPU tests stable on SS last night and i managed a few runs but a lot of them were lockups

my evap temps go down from -44C to -38C or below when they manage to JUST scrape through

that's -44C after the 3D tests ;)

so in game (vantage) drop of almost 15% at with a CPU at 4.4GHz and 1.42v :shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked:

that is just downright :banana::banana::banana::banana:ing ridiculous beyond ridiculous

what the hell is going on here. Is Intel going back to those old Pentium nuclear plan reactors or something :confused:
12-04-2008, 04:46 PM
Hornet331

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinos22

man these CPUs are so hot

i was trying to make 4.4GHz CPU tests stable on SS last night and i managed a few runs but a lot of them were lockups

my evap temps go down from -44C to -38C or below when they manage to JUST scrape through

that's -44C after the 3D tests ;)

so in game (vantage) drop of almost 15% at with a CPU at 4.4GHz and 1.42v :shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked:

that is just downright :banana::banana::banana::banana:ing ridiculous beyond ridiculous

what the hell is going on here. Is Intel going back to those old Pentium nuclear plan reactors or something :confused:

With or without HT?

HT drives up consumption quite a bit.

Btw, why not hook up a wattmeter and see how much they really consume. ;)

Also i think Ci7 is far away from P4, its faster then C2, consume less in idle and only consumes more in full load, but offers 8threads insted of 4.
12-04-2008, 04:55 PM
dinos22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hornet331

With or without HT?

HT drives up consumption quite a bit.

Btw, why not hook up a wattmeter and see how much they really consume. ;)

Also i think Ci7 is far away from P4, its faster then C2, consume less in idle and only consumes more in full load, but offers 8threads insted of 4.

i had a watt meter hooked up

ok before i turned on the system i had 560-630W consumption from phase change, monitor and laptop which were all hooked up on the same plug

on STOCK setup 3DMARK Vantage in second GFX test peaked at 1488Watts .... so that means that the system at stock peaked at around 860W

now i am not sure if the second card was drawing full power as it was faulty (could not start system from second card when tested as single) but the setup was as follows

core i7 920 stock
3GB RAM kit
Xfire 4870X2
corsair HX1000 PSU
one drive
12-04-2008, 05:06 PM
Hornet331

imho the lionshare of the consumption go to the 2 HD4870X2, one X2 is ~ 310W (at socket with a PSU in the 1kW region) at load.
12-04-2008, 05:24 PM
dinos22

i was told at stock settings they are 220W

i will actually do some testing if i eventually get the replacement card with a dual setup power consumption and then single card and take out the difference as a representation of Wattage draw from one card

would that be right do you think
12-04-2008, 05:31 PM
unclewebb

CPU-Z 1.49
12-04-2008, 10:59 PM
stasio

Released today (not from JZelectronic :ROTF:):
EX58-Extreme-BIOS F4j
EX58-UD5-BIOS F4k
LINK
12-05-2008, 12:27 AM
GAR

Quote:

Originally Posted by stasio

Released today (not from JZelectronic :ROTF:):
EX58-Extreme-BIOS F4j
EX58-UD5-BIOS F4k
LINK

Any word on which will be the official F4??
12-05-2008, 04:03 AM
BulldogPO

Dudes, what is postcode 69 on GA-EX58-UD5?
12-05-2008, 04:14 AM
stasio

Turn on L2 cache
12-05-2008, 04:31 AM
BulldogPO

Finally I did manage to get over that postcode 69 swapping memory to white slots.
Weird. I did update bios to F4k right away.
12-05-2008, 04:33 AM
dinos22

interesting
my rig doesnt like white slots
12-05-2008, 04:35 AM
BulldogPO

I did have excact same problem with Intel Smackover, weird issues.
12-05-2008, 05:00 AM
Hornet331

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinos22

i was told at stock settings they are 220W

i will actually do some testing if i eventually get the replacement card with a dual setup power consumption and then single card and take out the difference as a representation of Wattage draw from one card

would that be right do you think

sure that would work, i did the same with the X2 review from techreport. Thats where i have my ~300W numbers from. :D

@ white slots

Well guys, read the manual, its on page 17, you MUST populate the white slots (DDR3_1, DDR3_3, DDR3_5) at first if you want to run triple channel. Else the memory controller switches to dual channel mode and you lose one stick.

It is no wired issue, its designed that way. ;)
12-05-2008, 08:01 AM
Lukee

I'm having problem when running prime95. It fails within 1 minute. Here are my settings:

20x200 bios f4e gigabyte X58 extreme
turbo on
HT off.
eist, c1 also off.

qpi 36x
uncore 16X
ram auto.
loadline on
1.4vcore.
qpi/vtt 1.29
cpu pll 1.84
qpi pll 1.18
ioh core 1.120
ich 1/0 1.58
ich core 1.140

memory is Gskill 7-7-7-18 1600MHz 1.9V memory(it's on auto)(No, I am not running it at 1.9v)

I've even upped the Vcore to 1.48 and still freezing.

any ideas?
12-05-2008, 08:08 AM
Hornet331

Run the rams at 6x multi to elimate them as source of failure.

Im sure they can run 1200mhz with 1.6V
12-05-2008, 08:13 AM
Lukee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hornet331

Run the rams at 6x multi to elimate them as source of failure.

Im sure they can run 1200mhz with 1.6V

I'll do that when I get home tonight. Thanks!!

The funny thing is that I was online playing Warhammer for a couple of hours the other evening with no issues running at 4.2.

I have new memory on it's way 8-8-8-24 1.65 OCZ gold 1600Mhz. i won't get it until Tuesday though. :(
12-05-2008, 08:19 AM
Lukee

What is the highest qpi/vtt that is safe?

I can't run 205 BCLK unless I hit like 1.55v

I haven't been able to get anything higer than 207. Maybe I got a crappy board!!
12-06-2008, 01:56 AM
BulldogPO

So what is good QPI voltage & vDIMM relation? That 0,5V difference should not be exceeded, right?
I´m now doing 180x21 and memory is 1440MHz CL 7-7-7-17 1.8V and is QPI 1.31V
12-06-2008, 02:09 AM
fly_ebos

Compared to other post, I'm needing really high vcore settings for stability on i7 940

my bios:

CPU: HT & turbo off
loadline enable
uncore 16x
QPI 36x
QPI/VTT 1,28

182x22 prime95 12h stable at vcore 1,4, fails intelburntest within 5 sec
200x20 prime95 12h at vcore 1,4, intelburntest with maximum stress needs 1,425

What other settings is everybody using? Any other volt settings I can up in order to lower vcore?
12-06-2008, 03:15 AM
johnp1983

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulldogPO

Dudes, what is postcode 69 on GA-EX58-UD5?

I Think that this "6" is a "b"...

so it's a "b9" error.

Not mentioned on manual... the main give me this error the first time i started it with 1x 2 DDR3 1333 G.Skill module.

To ensure that the main starts I moved the ram from blue slot to white slot... doing so, even with 3x2 GB main do a quite nice boot.

BTW...

on my Windows Vista 64 there isn't a way to open Gigabyte Easy Tune 6 and Gigabyte Dynamic Energy Saver...

the first gives me an error in communication with socket :confused:

the second gives me an error of compatibilities with my bios (F3)

Why??
12-06-2008, 03:43 AM
crashmax

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly_ebos

Compared to other post, I'm needing really high vcore settings for stability on i7 940

my bios:

CPU: HT & turbo off
loadline enable
uncore 16x
QPI 36x
QPI/VTT 1,28

182x22 prime95 12h stable at vcore 1,4, fails intelburntest within 5 sec
200x20 prime95 12h at vcore 1,4, intelburntest with maximum stress needs 1,425

What other settings is everybody using? Any other volt settings I can up in order to lower vcore?

I need also relatively high 1.41875 VCore to achieve 4GHz with my 940 on EX58-Extreme.
But as my Chip is on water this is no issue so far.
12-06-2008, 04:12 AM
leathal

I am surprised you guys and gals aren't running your i7's at 5Ghz air cooled! :)

A.
12-06-2008, 04:14 AM
stasio

Updated EasyTune 6 B8.1113.1 on line.....
12-06-2008, 07:11 AM
BulldogPO

Hmm, weird.
Bios F4k and bios latency settings are only affecting A channel, B and C channels are totaly different.
12-06-2008, 08:29 AM
Xello

Has anyone tried tri-sli on this board yet? I don't know if it's the case or the board but it looks like i'm not going to fit a card in the 3rd slot, with that bit of metal in the way:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/xellestar/2o.jpg
12-06-2008, 09:26 AM
GAR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xello

Has anyone tried tri-sli on this board yet? I don't know if it's the case or the board but it looks like i'm not going to fit a card in the 3rd slot, with that bit of metal in the way:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/xellestar/2o.jpg

3-way SLI is not possible with dual slot coolers, its stupid they advertise it, no one is going to be able to use it, you cant 3-way a 9800GT thats single slot.
12-06-2008, 09:28 AM
GAR

Quote:

Originally Posted by leathal

I am surprised you guys and gals aren't running your i7's at 5Ghz air cooled! :)

A.

is this a joke? lol 5ghz on ait is VERY rare. Even if you reach it, i would love to see you run prime95 for more than 5 mins.
12-06-2008, 09:32 AM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulldogPO

Dudes, what is postcode 69 on GA-EX58-UD5?

Hi

Gigabyte UD5 you need to use white slots , using Blue slots the system doesnt boot and you get the 69 postcode (at least with F2 & F3 Bios , i didnt tested with other bios)

:up:
12-06-2008, 10:06 AM
bench2die

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAR

3-way SLI is not possible with dual slot coolers, its stupid they advertise it, no one is going to be able to use it, you cant 3-way a 9800GT thats single slot.

:)

so far on air I have ran 4.6

ps I had to mod the case and even the third card. I need a case with 8 of those holes in the back (forgot what they are called lol)

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...6/IM000668.jpg

actually I ordered this case and it should work

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowIm...e%20-%20Retail
12-06-2008, 11:16 AM
LinusTech

Silverstone TJ07 works fine for tri-SLI. I have two graphics cards (top and bottom) and a PCIe 8x RAID card in the middle without any issues other than needing a single slot backplate for my second GTX 260.

Personally I *LOVE* having the bottom slot for your second video card. It leaves 4 slots (if they hadn't done that ridiculous thing where they cover up the top PCIe slot... I mean, why bother?) usable even with a dual card SLI setup!
12-06-2008, 11:21 AM
mascaras

Hi guys

just installed new F4K bios and guess what

3800Mhz @ 1.20v :D

BCLK 200
Multi x19
Uncore x16
memory multi x8
QPI/VTT : 1.235v
Vcore : 1.20v LOAD

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9391/3800120vev4.jpg

Very Good Bios:up:

regards
12-06-2008, 11:42 AM
roller11

Has anyone gotten Vista sleep mode to work in their mobo? It's broken in my new rig, worked perfectly in my old C2D machine.
x58 ud5, vista 64 home, S3 suspend type enabled in bios.
12-06-2008, 11:54 AM
ReverendMaynard

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras

Hi guys

just installed new F4F bios and guess what

3800Mhz @ 1.20v :D

BCLK 200
Multi x19
Uncore x16
memory multi x8
QPI/VTT : 1.235v
Vcore : 1.20v LOAD

Very Good Bios:up:

regards

except it isn't showing your proper vcore.

This is a shot taken at 1.375v, LLC enabled 1.344v after drop, 1.326v after droop.
12-06-2008, 12:02 PM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReverendMaynard

except it isn't showing your proper vcore.

This is a shot taken at 1.375v, LLC enabled 1.344v after drop, 1.326v after droop.

???

yes it is , you dont have CPu-Z 1.48 or 1.49 thats WHY !!! (your CPu-Z version >>> 1.47) :p:

i have 1.25v In Bios

1.216v idle

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/244/f4fdq3.jpg

1.20v load

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9391/3800120vev4.jpg

:up:
12-06-2008, 12:08 PM
Xello

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linus@ncix

Silverstone TJ07 works fine for tri-SLI. I have two graphics cards (top and bottom) and a PCIe 8x RAID card in the middle without any issues other than needing a single slot backplate for my second GTX 260.

Personally I *LOVE* having the bottom slot for your second video card. It leaves 4 slots (if they hadn't done that ridiculous thing where they cover up the top PCIe slot... I mean, why bother?) usable even with a dual card SLI setup!

Can you explain how? Even with a single slot back plate how do you get round the big bit of metal there that would block installation?

Think i might end up waiting for this dual slot GTX200 card i keep hearing about..
12-06-2008, 02:56 PM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by stasio

Updated EasyTune 6 B8.1113.1 on line.....

hi

same error as previous version with Windows Vista 64bit

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8601/errole6.jpg

regards
12-06-2008, 03:03 PM
giorgos th.

so,you found F4f better than previous versions?
12-06-2008, 03:26 PM
GAR

Hmmm, i wonder is my HAF 932 will work with triple sli
12-06-2008, 03:45 PM
mascaras

Hi again

F4K Bios
220 Bclk

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/7872/220tj8.jpg

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=457815

:up:
12-06-2008, 04:07 PM
Splave

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras

???

yes it is , you dont have CPu-Z 1.48 or 1.49 thats WHY !!! (your CPu-Z version >>> 1.47) :p:

i have 1.25v In Bios

1.216v idle

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/244/f4fdq3.jpg

1.20v load

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9391/3800120vev4.jpg

:up:

what does 1.49 show?
12-06-2008, 04:39 PM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by giorgos th.

so,you found F4f better than previous versions?

i think i can say Yes !!! (but only few hours since i flash it)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobbylite

what does 1.49 show?

the same

1.216v idle / 1.20v full

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/5660/149ow6.jpg

regards
12-06-2008, 05:35 PM
Splave

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras
Hi guys

just installed new F4F bios and guess what

3800Mhz @ 1.20v

BCLK 200
Multi x19
Uncore x16
memory multi x8
QPI/VTT : 1.235v
Vcore : 1.20v LOAD

Very Good Bios

Nice job, what are your other motherboard voltages on? My board really hates anything but auto
12-06-2008, 05:45 PM
radaja

quick question for I7 guys.coming from 775 is it a steep learning curve to be able to overclock these x58 setups with any kind of success?
12-06-2008, 05:52 PM
GAR

Quote:

Originally Posted by radaja

quick question for I7 guys.coming from 775 is it a steep learning curve to be able to overclock these x58 setups with any kind of success?

If you can overclock a 775, then you should be able to overclock a core i7 easily, considering its much easier than a 775.
12-06-2008, 06:00 PM
radaja

really?in what way is it easier?just reading the threads confuse the heck out of me. so much different terminology i guess.
12-06-2008, 07:09 PM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobbylite

Nice job, what are your other motherboard voltages on? My board really hates anything but auto

Hi

im using

1.235v QPI/VTT
1.60v Ram
1.80 PLL
Vcore : 1.25v Bios

:up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAR

If you can overclock a 775, then you should be able to overclock a core i7 easily, considering its much easier than a 775.

True !!!

regards
12-06-2008, 08:19 PM
namegt

HI
NAMEGT i7 920 TEST
GA-X58 EX

http://cfs13.tistory.com/original/21.../493a9c3dd6079
http://cfs13.tistory.com/original/28.../493a9c3de6e00

3.6G
http://cfs12.tistory.com/original/36.../49393aed09d9b

4G
http://cfs11.tistory.com/original/25.../493915763c90b

4.5G
http://cfs13.tistory.com/original/33.../493a9c3d7ceb8

4.57G
http://cfs13.tistory.com/original/30.../493a9c3da2c2d
http://cfs13.tistory.com/original/1/.../493a9c3dadfdc
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=457408
12-06-2008, 09:13 PM
Lukee

Quote:

Originally Posted by namegt

HI
NAMEGT i7 920 TEST
GA-X58 EX

Nice.. Can you share your bios settings that allowed you to hit 214 and 218 BCLK please?
12-06-2008, 09:27 PM
namegt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lukee

Nice.. Can you share your bios settings that allowed you to hit 214 and 218 BCLK please?

214 BCLK / 218

Multi: x20
BCLK:214 / 218
Performance : Standard/Turbo
Loadline : Enable
QPI/VTT : 1.35v / 1.4v
Vdim : 1.64v
Vcore : 1.525v
cpu pll 1.84
qpi pll 1.18
ioh core 1.120
ich 1/0 1.58
ich core 1.140
12-06-2008, 10:11 PM
X.T.R.E.M.E_ICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by namegt

214 BCLK / 218

Multi: x20
BCLK:214 / 218
Performance : Standard/Turbo
Loadline : Enable
QPI/VTT : 1.35v / 1.4v
Vdim : 1.64v
Vcore : 1.525v
cpu pll 1.84
qpi pll 1.18
ioh core 1.120
ich 1/0 1.58
ich core 1.140

3Dmark scores?
12-06-2008, 11:44 PM
Splave

Quote:

Originally Posted by namegt

214 BCLK / 218

Multi: x20
BCLK:214 / 218
Performance : Standard/Turbo
Loadline : Enable
QPI/VTT : 1.35v / 1.4v
Vdim : 1.64v
Vcore : 1.525v
cpu pll 1.84
qpi pll 1.18
ioh core 1.120
ich 1/0 1.58
ich core 1.140

Thanks nameGT :up:
12-06-2008, 11:59 PM
LinusTech

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xello

Can you explain how? Even with a single slot back plate how do you get round the big bit of metal there that would block installation?

Think i might end up waiting for this dual slot GTX200 card i keep hearing about..

My video cards are water cooled.
12-07-2008, 01:38 AM
GAR

Just tried F4K, broke my OC, couldnt get anything stable, for me that bios sucked, went back to F3 and everything is ok again.
12-07-2008, 02:29 AM
hiwa

Bclock test F4J 220 no problem

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=458106

http://forum.nexthardware.com/galler...php?n=8709&w=o
12-07-2008, 02:33 AM
derektm

Quote:

Originally Posted by roller11

Has anyone gotten Vista sleep mode to work in their mobo? It's broken in my new rig, worked perfectly in my old C2D machine.
x58 ud5, vista 64 home, S3 suspend type enabled in bios.

Did you try BIOS F4K? Anyone else having having suspend issues with latest beta?
12-07-2008, 03:49 AM
rge

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Below pic is what is apparently hidden in GB bios, this pic from another poster is bios of intel x58 board. I think this explains why F3 bios is stable with turbo enabled with a lower Vcore than all F4beta bioses.

F3 bios apparently sets 1-core and 2-core ratio limit of 21 for i920 and 23 for i940, ie allows turbo for 1 and 2 cores loads. While 3 and 4 core ratio limits are stock or 20 i920 and 22 i940. All F4betas have 1-4 core ratio limit all set at turbo mode 21 for i920 and 23 for i940. For that reason to be stable in F4 beta bioses, you have to turn turbo off or use significantly more vcore than what you need for stable in F3. It may also be necessary to adjust TDP override as well.

I wonder if enough of us email GB, would they make this option accessible to us.
12-07-2008, 08:15 AM
dj883u2

Super Pi 1Mb - 4218Mhz - FSB a "222x19" - V.core 1.23v....:)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/7...2fsbae5.th.jpg

Validation:

CPU-Z Validator 3.0

:up:
12-07-2008, 08:16 AM
mlai

Quote:

Originally Posted by roller11

Has anyone gotten Vista sleep mode to work in their mobo? It's broken in my new rig, worked perfectly in my old C2D machine.
x58 ud5, vista 64 home, S3 suspend type enabled in bios.

I have not been able to do S3 suspend with the UD5 with BIOS F3. System turn on but not wake up from S3. F4i seems to have fixed the problem but F4K seems to not entering S3 correctly again....:down:
12-07-2008, 08:41 AM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAR

Just tried F4K, broke my OC, couldnt get anything stable, for me that bios sucked, went back to F3 and everything is ok again.

i disagree

4Ghz @ 1.27v
QPi/VTT : 1.235v
Uncore : x16
Ram : x8
HT Enable

>> http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...32#post3481232

:up:
12-07-2008, 10:32 AM
fly_ebos

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras

i disagree

4Ghz @ 1.27v
QPi/VTT : 1.235v
Uncore : x16
Ram : x8
HT Enable

:up:

How stable are those settings?
For 4Ghz I need at least 1.40625V for IntelBurnTest with maximum stress
12-07-2008, 10:38 AM
Lukee

I just don't understand. it may just be me, but for me to get over 205, I need to raise Qpi/vtt to over 1.6V!!!

everyone else that is running 210+ is under 1.4V

My other settings are pretty similar.

Do I just have a bad board?
12-07-2008, 10:40 AM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lukee

I just don't understand. it may just be me, but for me to get over 205, I need to raise Qpi/vtt to over 1.6V!!!

everyone else that is running 210+ is under 1.4V

My other settings are pretty similar.

Do I just have a bad board?

Max BCLK i tested was 220 but i dont tested the stability (1.235v QPI/VTT)

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/7872/220tj8.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly_ebos

How stable are those settings?
For 4Ghz I need at least 1.40625V for IntelBurnTest with maximum stress

i only run about 10 minuts prime small & Blend , then i stop the test!

but with te previous F3 bios for 4Ghz i needed to use 200x20 @ 1.344v and 3.8ghz @ 1.27v (200x19)

But now the new F4K bios Turbo Option always set multi x21 (not only in single app like F3 bios ) , and now i can run 4Ghz (191x21 @ Turbo) with 1.27v

and for 3.8Ghz with F4K bios i only need 1.20v (200x19)

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9391/3800120vev4.jpg

Try the new F4 bios (F4K for UD5 & F4J for Extreme) , now you can use Turbo Option always with Multi x21 :up:

regards
12-07-2008, 10:47 AM
Lukee

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras

Max BCLK i tested was 220 but i dont tested the stability (1.235v QPI/VTT)

I'm not testing stability either. In fact, I haven't been able to get a stable 4.0+ setup yet using Prime95.

I'm just trying to boot up into windows at 210+. Like i mentioned, it required a ridiculous amount of QTi/VTT voltage.

Maybe I just have a bad board. I'm thinking of possibly getting another one.

Any recommendations? Maybe i just got unlucky with the chip. :(
12-07-2008, 11:17 AM
Silver Bullet

Hey all,

Keeping a good eye on this thread now :)

--

One thing I did notice (from the picture below) - If you're planning on using the Ultra 120, and "tall" ram you'll need to put the fan on the other side as it does overlap slot 1. There is enough room for regular ram, but Viper & Dominator isn't going to fit.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/c1c0209568.jpg

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/e37dd35dbc.jpg
12-07-2008, 11:16 PM
FuriousSalesman

Hi guys. I have a x58 UD5 and Core I7 965. I am running stock. This is my first quad core proc and I am having some trouble with it.

When I boot into windows and look at it with CPU-ID 1.49, one one processor and 2 threads show. Does anyone know what is up with my comp?
12-07-2008, 11:21 PM
Splave

yeah, that usually happens when you dont use a fresh install. What does it show in device manager.
12-07-2008, 11:38 PM
FuriousSalesman

Yes, my computer isn't using a fresh install. I carried over my install until I decide with SSD drive I want.

When I go into my device manager, I get "Intel Core I7 CPU 965 @ 3.2GHz" 8 times.
12-07-2008, 11:55 PM
Splave

just needs a fresh install then, not sure if there is a repair setting or something.
12-08-2008, 02:50 AM
namegt

i7 920 & EX58-EX TEST PC

CPU i7 920 [3838B079]
M/B EX58-EX [F4I]
RAM samsung DDR3-10600 1x3 [0845]
VGA x700
POWER Topower Octopus 850W
Cooler WATER

SETING

Multi: x19
BCLK:211
Performance : Standard/Turbo OFF
Loadline : Enable
QPI/VTT : 1.25v
Vdim : 1.64v
Vcore : 1.29v
cpu pll 1.84
qpi pll 1.18
ioh core 1.120
ich 1/0 1.58
ich core 1.140

http://cfs14.tistory.com/original/9/.../493be4f76c238

http://cfs14.tistory.com/original/30.../493be4f78dd53

http://cfs10.tistory.com/original/34.../493cfc4c9c357

http://cfs14.tistory.com/original/20.../493be4f7a488c

http://cfs14.tistory.com/original/5/.../493be4f7ae0e3

http://cfs14.tistory.com/original/17.../493be4f7b9c63

http://cfs13.tistory.com/original/1/.../493a9c3dadfdc
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=457408
12-08-2008, 02:56 AM
ante_ante

Is there any big difference between UD5 and Extreme ? Do u think i can reach BCLK 210+ with a UD5 for example ?
12-08-2008, 05:02 AM
dinos22

has anyone tried benchmarking their RAM past 2GHz
i cant seem to reach high MHz but this RAM is capable

everything else pretty much rocks with this board
its pretty efficienct, OCs like a mofo and performance is good, stable and all

btw i am yet to experience these cold boot startup problems that some were mentioning :shrug:

got a link in the sig from testing notes etc
12-08-2008, 05:35 AM
freshy

just put my ud5 , 920 together and just finished putting OS on and drivers , still on f3 bios everything seems ok but im getting a FF code on the debug led thingi under the sata ports on the mother board ,anyone got any idea what that is ?
when i boot system up it goes 76 to 80 then FF

also im about to start overclocking shall i upgrade my bios to f4k or stick with f3

thanx for ya help guys , appreciate it

i7 920
ga-ex58-ud5
patriot 3gb kit 1600
HIS 4870
12-08-2008, 05:45 AM
hiwa

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinos22

has anyone tried benchmarking their RAM past 2GHz
i cant seem to reach high MHz but this RAM is capable

everything else pretty much rocks with this board
its pretty efficienct, OCs like a mofo and performance is good, stable and all

btw i am yet to experience these cold boot startup problems that some were mentioning :shrug:

got a link in the sig from testing notes etc

no benchamark dinos,but i got 997.9 :D cas 7 with giga extreme ;)
12-08-2008, 06:32 AM
derektm

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshy

just put my ud5 , 920 together and just finished putting OS on and drivers , still on f3 bios everything seems ok but im getting a FF code on the debug led thingi under the sata ports on the mother board ,anyone got any idea what that is ?
when i boot system up it goes 76 to 80 then FF

also im about to start overclocking shall i upgrade my bios to f4k or stick with f3

thanx for ya help guys , appreciate it

i7 920
ga-ex58-ud5
patriot 3gb kit 1600
HIS 4870

FF code means all systems go! :p:
12-08-2008, 12:11 PM
dj883u2

New Test!:up:

Configuration:

Processor: Intel Core i7 920 (Nehalem);
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 - Bios F4K;
Ram: Corsair 6GB DDR3 1600 cas 8-8-8-24 - 1.65v "TR3X6G1600C8D";
Cooling: Air - Asus Triton 81;
Sistem: Windows Vista 64 bit.

Frequency Cpu: 4515Mhz "215x21" - Voltage: 1.37v.:eek:

Super PI 1M:

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/472...9438nj0.th.jpg

Super PI 2M:

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/666...6726tp5.th.jpg

Super PI 4M:

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/8...7443hd7.th.jpg

Super PI 8M:

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8...7504sz6.th.jpg

Super PI 16M:

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/1...6013el5.th.jpg

Super PI 32M:

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3...7599qq1.th.jpg

Validazione:

CPU-Z Validator 3.0

Very Good Cpu!:)
12-08-2008, 12:26 PM
GAR

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshy

just put my ud5 , 920 together and just finished putting OS on and drivers , still on f3 bios everything seems ok but im getting a FF code on the debug led thingi under the sata ports on the mother board ,anyone got any idea what that is ?
when i boot system up it goes 76 to 80 then FF

also im about to start overclocking shall i upgrade my bios to f4k or stick with f3

thanx for ya help guys , appreciate it

i7 920
ga-ex58-ud5
patriot 3gb kit 1600
HIS 4870

From my experience, stay with F3.
12-08-2008, 12:30 PM
hicookie

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras

i think i can say Yes !!! (but only few hours since i flash it)

the same

1.216v idle / 1.20v full

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/5660/149ow6.jpg

regards

whats going on..lol, why i found retail 920 is always be better than 965,:D
12-08-2008, 12:41 PM
hicookie

Quote:

Originally Posted by rge

Below pic is what is apparently hidden in GB bios, this pic from another poster is bios of intel x58 board. I think this explains why F3 bios is stable with turbo enabled with a lower Vcore than all F4beta bioses.

F3 bios apparently sets 1-core and 2-core ratio limit of 21 for i920 and 23 for i940, ie allows turbo for 1 and 2 cores loads. While 3 and 4 core ratio limits are stock or 20 i920 and 22 i940. All F4betas have 1-4 core ratio limit all set at turbo mode 21 for i920 and 23 for i940. For that reason to be stable in F4 beta bioses, you have to turn turbo off or use significantly more vcore than what you need for stable in F3. It may also be necessary to adjust TDP override as well.

I wonder if enough of us email GB, would they make this option accessible to us.

the latest BETA BIOS has put that in
but i think that can't improve anything
actually its via turbo boost, after fix mulitiplier
when disable turbo boost then that beta BIOS can go out.
but the function of change multi is not like AMD's processor.
12-08-2008, 01:01 PM
hiwa

Gigabyte Ex58 Rox :D:D
Cellshock 1800 GTR
http://photodorp.com/out.php/i503_screen002.jpg

21 passed
http://photodorp.com/out.php/i502_screen0011000.jpg
12-08-2008, 01:24 PM
hicookie

try raise uncore to higher step, in your case 21x or 22x
i have one i7 can work 4.6GHz UCLK.
if not stable, then try higher QPI/VTT voltage
12-08-2008, 01:33 PM
hiwa

Quote:

Originally Posted by hicookie

try raise uncore to higher step, in your case 21x or 22x
i have one i7 can work 4.6GHz UCLK.
if not stable, then try higher QPI/VTT voltage

i tried 1.58 to get 41XX, next run will try new CSX triple kit and try 1.58 Vqpi with them ;)
12-08-2008, 01:38 PM
hicookie

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiwa

i tried 1.58 to get 41XX, next run will try new CSX triple kit and try 1.58 Vqpi with them ;)

yes, alos some modules limit your uclk
12-08-2008, 01:51 PM
Xello

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj883u2

Frequency Cpu: 4515Mhz "215x21" - Voltage: 1.37v.:eek:

Holy Moly

:eek2:
12-08-2008, 04:38 PM
freshy

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prime for over 1 hour @4ghz with turbo on , still going
1.375v in bios, 1.328v under load
bios f4k
thats ok ha ?

and m temps are ok too ?
12-08-2008, 05:05 PM
ReverendMaynard

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Slight overvolt with the F4j.

1.4v (drop = 1.375vcore load = 1.376 :yepp:
1.25 qpi/vtt
1.84 pll
uncore 17x

HT off
12-08-2008, 05:16 PM
dinos22

Quote:

Originally Posted by hicookie

whats going on..lol, why i found retail 920 is always be better than 965,:D

nice man very nice

Quote:

Originally Posted by hicookie

try raise uncore to higher step, in your case 21x or 22x
i have one i7 can work 4.6GHz UCLK.
if not stable, then try higher QPI/VTT voltage

i got a nice chip/board too :D

4422MHz NB Frequency stable for 32M SuperPi :D

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/7...turbococx9.png

but i do have a problem with this board/IMC :shrug: with high MHz RAM frequency
i just cannot bench past 2100 with these sticks which did 2300+ CAS8 on asus board (charles' bench) same ram :)

Latency reported is kinda low as well...was expecting low 20s
hicookie any changes on that?!?!?!
12-08-2008, 08:51 PM
freshy

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prime over 5 hours , still going @4ghz , 191 x 19 + turbo
12-08-2008, 09:50 PM
ShoNuff

4.2GHz on Air!

Using Rev's settings above except for 1.28v QPI

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...66/spi1m-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...66/i742GHz.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...f66/3dmk06.jpg
12-08-2008, 09:58 PM
freshy

ShoNuff is that prime stable ? or just benching ?
12-08-2008, 10:14 PM
ShoNuff

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Didn't test it yet. Personally I didn't even think it was going to allow me to launch CPU-Z but it ran all tests as posted above. I'm still on air so I don't plan to push the temps at that voltage.

edit: Added temp log from Everest.
12-08-2008, 10:55 PM
icecold316

I just put together my rig. The keyboard didnt work after the BIOS screen.

Then I just switched to 4-pin connector and it worked fine? Is 4 Pin enough for i7 920?
12-08-2008, 11:07 PM
bench2die

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAR

From my experience, stay with F3.

x2 I just tried it and it does not work as good, Its a tad more unstable.
12-09-2008, 12:12 AM
ante_ante

Planing to order this setup:

I7 920
Gigabyte X58 UD
G.Skill DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz PI Black 3GB

What do u think ?
12-09-2008, 01:48 AM
Nocturno

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReverendMaynard

Slight overvolt with the F4j.

1.4v (drop = 1.375vcore load = 1.376 :yepp:
1.25 qpi/vtt
1.84 pll
uncore 17x

HT off

Still hope that the same happens in future UD5 Bios. Hate the droop...:mad:
12-09-2008, 02:12 AM
dinos22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nocturno

Still hope that the same happens in future UD5 Bios. Hate the droop...:mad:

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/1064/modwo5.png
12-09-2008, 02:29 AM
Nocturno

Dinos22, UD3P doesnt have droop neither has Extreme, why does we have to make vmods to solve this in UD5?!?! :shrug:

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