***Asus Rampage III Extreme Owners Thread***

I managed to snag a UD9 on Newegg OB for $370 a few minutes ago. Will definitely compare these two!

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...xx/shhhiii.png

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Originally Posted by bassplayer

I managed to snag a UD9 on Newegg OB for $370 a few minutes ago. Will definitely compare these two!

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...xx/shhhiii.png

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hmm just becareful of ure proc

heard horror stories when u swap back a cpu from gaygay..

Yeah it actually happened to me as I have an EX58-UD4P.

Apparently it was fixed on the X58A series.

hello,

i have tryed 2 cpus and both on r3e are stuck at 219-220 bclk....cannot boot over that wall....
i read that other guys had this issue...any solution ?

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Originally Posted by KanGaXx

hello,

i have tryed 2 cpus and both on r3e are stuck at 219-220 bclk....cannot boot over that wall....
i read that other guys had this issue...any solution ?

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are you doing 2d or 3d ?

what pci-e mhz have you used ?

i don't think is important 2d or 3d when trying max bclk :)
i have multi at x15

i tryed pci-ex 100~120 with no success

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Originally Posted by Zaxis01

What's the highest BCLK achieved without SM enabled?

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My old R3E board did 250 mhz blck without SM enabled

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Originally Posted by KanGaXx

i don't think is important 2d or 3d when trying max bclk :)
i have multi at x15

i tryed pci-ex 100~120 with no success

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for max you would have to use slowmode

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Originally Posted by Rasmus66

My old R3E board did 250 mhz blck without SM enabled

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was that on any cpu ?

im at 250 blck right now but in slowmode :(

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1406814

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Originally Posted by Dom7184

for max you would have to use slowmode
was that on any cpu ?

im at 250 blck right now but in slowmode :(

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1406814

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Only tested with a very good I7 920.

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Originally Posted by Rasmus66

My old R3E board did 250 mhz blck without SM enabled

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I'm sorry, but you are misleading people. When I click on your HWbot profile, I see you were using Slow Mode to achieve 250MHz BCLK.

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Originally Posted by donmarkoni

I'm sorry, but you are misleading people. When I click on your HWbot profile, I see you were using Slow Mode to achieve 250MHz BCLK.

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I have not uploaded the 250 mhz blck without SM result to hwbot;)

That score is made with my first Asus R3E and another I7 920 i dont have anymore.

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Originally Posted by donmarkoni

I'm sorry, but you are misleading people. When I click on your HWbot profile, I see you were using Slow Mode to achieve 250MHz BCLK.

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yes you have right =) Cuz

slowmode enable and 250 bclk give Qpi at 4000mhz+
slowmode disable and 250 bclk give 5000mhz at Qpi link

here is mine 257 Bclk and slowmode enable and qpi at 4117mhz and taken by bios 1005

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1386064

Interesting.

Slow mode at 266 still gives me QPI much lower than 4GHz.

Here's mine at 266 BCLK and 3200MHz QPI:

http://valid.canardpc.com/cache/screenshot/1380778.png

EDIT: BIOS 0878

http://valid.canardpc.com/cache/screenshot/1407532.png
yey.
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1407532

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Originally Posted by zoson

http://valid.canardpc.com/cache/screenshot/1407532.png
yey.
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1407532

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lol i'm cryin @ 4.5

What is maximum safe PCI-E for benching?

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Originally Posted by bassplayer

Interesting.

Slow mode at 266 still gives me QPI much lower than 4GHz.

Here's mine at 266 BCLK and 3200MHz QPI:

http://valid.canardpc.com/cache/screenshot/1380778.png

EDIT: BIOS 0878

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SlowMode makes QPI run @12x, so 266x12=3192

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Originally Posted by zsamz_

lol i'm cryin @ 4.5

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my cooler is at its limit. :( just 3x 120mm rads. It all fits neatly in my PC-A10B though!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._6041045_n.jpg

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Originally Posted by donmarkoni

SlowMode makes QPI run @12x, so 266x12=3192

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I was commenting on what PytonOrm said above me. He said at 250 BCLK, QPI runs at 4GHz (which is incorrect). I was just showing that.

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Originally Posted by bassplayer

I was commenting on what PytonOrm said above me. He said at 250 BCLK, QPI runs at 4GHz (which is incorrect). I was just showing that.

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I know. I was just agreeing with you. :up:

It can get very hot if you get the leak in the cooling system when you play games...

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/9739/qpdl9.jpg

my lovely I930 is still alive, using it now...

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5687/ssdbench.png

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Originally Posted by Cornel

It can get very hot if you get the leak in the cooling system when you play games...

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/9739/qpdl9.jpg

my lovely I930 is still alive, using it now...

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God thats hot what volts you running your 930i7!

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Originally Posted by bassplayer

I was commenting on what PytonOrm said above me. He said at 250 BCLK, QPI runs at 4GHz (which is incorrect). I was just showing that.

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Ok sorry about that dude. but yeah mabe i have wrong but explain why mine 257 bclk and qpi at 4117mhz is more than yours
under 4ghz qpi link ? you runs at 266 bclk should be more than mine
:shrug: slow mode disable should be 5GHz+ at qpi ? :confused:

I have no idea. Maybe slow mode is different with Gulftown? Can you post a CPU-Z shot?

Hey guys, can u post your bios settings to achive that high bclk? Im cracking my head to pass 238 without slowmode, with slowmode its the same. I got the same bclk on my Gigabyte UD5X58-Extreme. Think ive used every volt possible to adjust there... im pretty stuck..

I'd like to known, with a 920, memory to 2000 and uncore to 4000, I had with Everest (cache and memory benchmark)

Read: 21600
Write: 17416
Copy: 24473
Latency: 39.1

with a 970, memory to 2000 and 4000 to uncore

Read: 20400
Write: 17100
Copy: 19950
Latency: 40.5

the only thing to change (except the CPU) is that with the 920, it was 3GB (3x1) and with the 970 is 6GB (3x2)

I think in the bios should activate the C-STATE to the bench
is what can leave C-STATE always enabled? What influence on the h24?
it requires more tension?

thanks a lot ;)

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Originally Posted by PytonOrm

Ok sorry about that dude. but yeah mabe i have wrong but explain why mine 257 bclk and qpi at 4117mhz is more than yours
under 4ghz qpi link ? you runs at 266 bclk should be more than mine
:shrug: slow mode disable should be 5GHz+ at qpi ? :confused:

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Originally Posted by bassplayer

I have no idea. Maybe slow mode is different with Gulftown? Can you post a CPU-Z shot?

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Very confusing. Looks like your QPI is running @16x. :confused: It is impossible AFAIK. Gulftown's SlowMode is 12x also. IDK, some bug, or something. :shrug:

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Originally Posted by donmarkoni

Very confusing. Looks like your QPI is running @16x. :confused: It is impossible AFAIK. Gulftown's SlowMode is 12x also. IDK, some bug, or something. :shrug:

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not bug for me dude.. every single time i try get over 255 bclk i get same qpi link :eek:

runs Again at 258 bclk both cpu-z and screenshots and get qpi at 4130mhz

http://img198.imageshack.us/f/test1cd.jpg/

cold air now right outside :D get this right for few min ago

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1410126

i get almost 260 bclk to when i just save valid cpu-z file then all blue screen

I wanted to get some info on QPI voltages on this board. By default my QPI was set to 1.38v after I installed the board. Now that Im reading, it seems this is just above the max recommended voltage by Intel. Is the default QPI voltage 1.2v ? Why the hell was is set so high by default in the BIOS?

CPU will do 3.8 at all stock voltages (QPI 1.2v) and is stable on Prime @ 72C
CPU will do 4.0 at 1.25v Vcore and 1.25v QPI, Prime stable @ 80-82C

Hyperthread and Turbo functions are on and cores are at 40-45c at idle running at 4.0GHz Im not sure why the board was setup with QPI voltages 1.38v from the factory. Im happy with these settings/temps for 24/7 use.

What voltages do you guys get on the IOH and ICH on air?

I'm getting

Idle:
40c ICH
47c IOH

Load:

46c ICH

55c IOH


All this after I replaced TIM and thermal pads. Does it look good on air?

you using the beefier heatsink on the board?
Mine are quite a bit lower with the big sink.

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Originally Posted by Benton

Ive got it installed. Its a nice little block and it made a difference of about 10-15C to the IOH and 5-10C for the ICH, for me. I didnt take off the Motherboard heatsinks and clean them though, I just put this EK block straight on. I am replacing it with an EK full cover block this week though. Just waiting for it to arrive. Im also doing a few other upgrades while Im at it. Im doing this this because the IOH still gets up to 70C when Overclocking. This is OK but I plan to push my system a lot further. Ive reached 4.5 so far with my 980X. I live in a very hot climate, ambient temp is constantly over 30C. I run my system 24/7 for gaming, encoding, benching, downloading, business, so it gets pushed pretty hard. Im changing the motherboard waterblock over to the GPU loop because it has a quad radiator mounted on the outside of the case where the CPU loop has a triple radiator mounted on the inside of the case.

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What are you using to read the ICH/IOH temperatures? According to Everest it doesn't look like temps dropped all that much from adding the block. Although I never see the IOH get that high. Max it hits is around 55C and the ICH about 50C.

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Originally Posted by turtletrax

To bad to be honest. The WORST tim I have ever seen by far. I looks like the candle wax they wouldnt use in the crappiest candles in history. Also turns to stone after a few uses.

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It just looked like the typical thermal pad used to me.

Anyone experienced this problem with Exermax Galaxy PSU 1000W and Asus R3E?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGSnBwbarHk

This is what happens:

1. I press start on my motherboard.
2. PSU starts beeping.
3. I switch the PSU off, and wait until all power is gone.
4. Switch the PSU on again, and press start.
5. Computer boots up normally.

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Originally Posted by Splave

you using the beefier heatsink on the board?
Mine are quite a bit lower with the big sink.

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Inside a case the little fan does wonders, on a benchtable there's loads of flow due to ram fans and co... Too bad it makes removing the GPU a bit harder...

I get around 60°C in a case setup, this with the CPU watercooled ( so little flow around the block ) --> this also with redone TIM... without it was way above 70°C under load...

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Originally Posted by Cornel

Anyone experienced this problem with Exermax Galaxy PSU 1000W and Asus R3E?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGSnBwbarHk

This is what happens:

1. I press start on my motherboard.
2. PSU starts beeping.
3. I switch the PSU off, and wait until all power is gone.
4. Switch the PSU on again, and press start.
5. Computer boots up normally.

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I don't have that with the 1Kw DXX version, I had this kind of fail safe thingy when my rear PSU fan was blocked by the cables inside... could you check if it spins freely ?

The stock heatsink on the motherboard is useless, I get 78-100c while playing lol, without a fan, now but a huge 120mm fan at 5v to push air on it and its stable at 70-78c while gaming and idle. Ordered waterblock on it but yea ive not seen this bad heatsink on a high end motherboard EVER, even the Classified one is better. The Gigabyte Extreme could hold the temps near 50c idle and full to 60c. Same setup. But yea, the board shut down when reached 100c lol, never happened before... idiotic cooling.

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Originally Posted by lowfat

It just looked like the typical thermal pad used to me.

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I have had just about every major Intel Asus board since the middle of 775, and never seen this junk. It reminded me of the P2/P3 stock cooler days with the rectangle of wax.

yeah it was weird on the SB it was the yellow crap on my NB looked like the yellow crap and AS5 mixed in it. new from newegg btw

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Originally Posted by Splave

yeah it was weird on the SB it was the yellow crap on my NB looked like the yellow crap and AS5 mixed in it. new from newegg btw

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Wow, I wonder if they are putting a blob of AS5 on top of the yellow crap cuz it sux so bad?

I found that the yellow stuff had hardened after awhile and it had become almost stone like. Never ran across anything like it since the wax days.

Yep.. here is a link that explains whats going on here.. i did it to my board and now back down to 55 @ load and 50 @ idle :)
http://www.overclock.net/10264540-post23.html

guys, just noticed that my CPU vcore is drooping. It hovers 1.250 and then 1.244v. I'd expect it to be rock solid 1.250. Can someone post the main BIOS settings to turn off all the power saving features?

Thats a smaaaalll drop, could be that u just have a poor quality PSU.

In my configuration using the RIIIE I'm not using the EZ Plugs. Frankly I'm sort of scared to, I've had to RMA 6 RIIIE,s and I have a pet theory that part of the problems that I've had with this motherboard have something to do with the EZ Plugs. I do not know exactly what it is but I've chosen not to use them this time and the board that I have now seems to be functioning correctly. My question is, Do I have to use these power connection for a HD Radeon Crossfire setup with 2 HD 5870,s or not. I do not see why the video cards need any additional power besides the power that they get directly from the PSU and the manual doesn't explain anything in detail what these plugs do . What exactly does the EZ Plugs do anyway and how would I benefit from using them?. Your prompt replies will be appreciated

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Coolbreeze

In my configuration using the RIIIE I'm not using the EZ Plugs. Frankly I'm sort of scared to, I've had to RMA 6 RIIIE,s and I have a pet theory that part of the problems that I've had with this motherboard have something to do with the EZ Plugs. I do not know exactly what it is but I've chosen not to use them this time and the board that I have now seems to be functioning correctly. My question is, Do I have to use these power connection for a HD Radeon Crossfire setup with 2 HD 5870,s or not. I do not see why the video cards need any additional power besides the power that they get directly from the PSU and the manual doesn't explain anything in detail what these plugs do . What exactly does the EZ Plugs do anyway and how would I benefit from using them?. Your prompt replies will be appreciated

Thanks

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The EZ Plugs are there for high end overclocking of tri/quad sli/xfire.
Regular SLI setups don't need them for regular overclocks.

I'm running my GTX275's overclocked a decent amount without them, with no issues.

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Originally Posted by tistou77

I'd like to known, with a 920, memory to 2000 and uncore to 4000, I had with Everest (cache and memory benchmark)

Read: 21600
Write: 17416
Copy: 24473
Latency: 39.1

with a 970, memory to 2000 and 4000 to uncore

Read: 20400
Write: 17100
Copy: 19950
Latency: 40.5

the only thing to change (except the CPU) is that with the 920, it was 3GB (3x1) and with the 970 is 6GB (3x2)

I think in the bios should activate the C-STATE to the bench
is what can leave C-STATE always enabled? What influence on the h24?
it requires more tension?

thanks a lot ;)

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Same multiplier? If so, were you using the same timings on your memory?
I would guess different multiplier, thus different qpi link speed. That would affect your scores.

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Originally Posted by Coolbreeze

In my configuration using the RIIIE I'm not using the EZ Plugs. Frankly I'm sort of scared to, I've had to RMA 6 RIIIE,s and I have a pet theory that part of the problems that I've had with this motherboard have something to do with the EZ Plugs. I do not know exactly what it is but I've chosen not to use them this time and the board that I have now seems to be functioning correctly. My question is, Do I have to use these power connection for a HD Radeon Crossfire setup with 2 HD 5870,s or not. I do not see why the video cards need any additional power besides the power that they get directly from the PSU and the manual doesn't explain anything in detail what these plugs do . What exactly does the EZ Plugs do anyway and how would I benefit from using them?. Your prompt replies will be appreciated

Thanks

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From what I understand, the EZ Plugs help in providing additional power when using multiple GPUs. I believe this is only necessary for extreme GPU overclocking or when using multiple high power video cards e.g. GTX 480s.

But as you mentioned, the power the video cards receive directly from the PSU is most likely enough to run stable considering your PSU is capable. And in your case I think everything in your system is fine and you are better off just not using the EZ plugs. Since it is a new feature it may just be a flawed design and nothing more. Just avoid it unless you have problems like artifacting (which is why you'd use EZ Plugs due to insufficient power, but you should not have this problem).

http://www.2shared.com/file/qJi09ADV...ASUS-1102.html

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Originally Posted by PytonOrm

i cant download bios 1102 i just click on url then linked to game site :eek:? wtf ?

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Because you didn't click the right spot.

It's very tiny, bottom right hand corner "save to pc"

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Originally Posted by PytonOrm

i cant download bios 1102 i just click on url then linked to game site :eek:? wtf ?

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You have to read the small print, download link is there:yepp:

Times downloaded: 63 File URL: http://www.2shared.com/file/qJi09ADV...ASUS-1102.html
Last downloaded: 2010-09-29 Save file to your PC: click here

None of the "Download" buttons are real, wow that is so annoying.

Thanks Soylinda for Bios 1102! :D

PS PytonOrm No offense to you personally, but I absolutely hate and despise your avatar..seriously what is up with that? I wanna clock that chick in the face for some reason..

I hate this board. =o\

However slow mode is different on gulftown it seems

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1412567

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Originally Posted by NCspecV81

I hate this board. =o\

However slow mode is different on gulftown it seems

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1412567

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what about 3dmark with gulftown and qpi in slow mode?

2440 8-8-8

is crazy ...

nice ncspecv81

just flashed to the 1102 bios and now my 980 is dead. Won't boot after flashing to it so I had to stick my 920 in. I'm rather pissed at the moment.

i wonder if that 1102 isn't suppose to be out....

beta = risk..

switch to the other bios chip?

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Originally Posted by Mafio

what about 3dmark with gulftown and qpi in slow mode?

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jerkovision ? mmm seems Nvspec is in a destructive mood lately, first his GTX460 and now this

Beta's are always a risk... but it's not always the beta that did it...

i remember an earlier bios where the vcore...was set too low that the gulftown would not boot...

beta bios 1102 roXXs :D just flashed and tested booted 240 bclk with slowmode runs great :up: then setfsb in win 7 get 257 Bclk

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1412796

:)

http://img824.imageshack.us/f/w00tn.jpg/

I wonder why on earth you guys push Bclock with Gulftown ? I don't see the point...

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Originally Posted by Leeghoofd

I wonder why on earth you guys push Bclock with Gulftown ? I don't see the point...

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Exactly. A 5G Gulftown is no joke in terms of sheer powa. :yepp:

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

i wonder if that 1102 isn't suppose to be out....

beta = risk..

switch to the other bios chip?

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yep and it wouldn't work either. I stuck a 920 in and it works just fine. 980x = dead. =o\ this was a good one too.

http://www.overclock.net/gallery/dat...rime95test.PNG

Did you clear CMOS before the flash? Seems like something went wrong when the settings were carried over to the new bios.

I flashed my 2nd BIOS just in case, took about 50 secs to boot up 1st time, but all was well.

How did you guys solve the evaluation period issue with the RC Bluetooth (I know there is this patch on ASUS site, but it doesn't seem to work on my win7 x64)?

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Originally Posted by NCspecV81

yep and it wouldn't work either. I stuck a 920 in and it works just fine. 980x = dead. =o\ this was a good one too.

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This failure could be related to microcode change on i7-980X.
If for any reason the microcode contained in the BIOS was corrupted (i.e flashing in overclock conditions) when loaded in the cpu it may cause a failure of it.

I suggest on R3E using the flashing procedure with an USB key plugged in ROG Connect.

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Originally Posted by nowakjan2000

How did you guys solve the evaluation period issue with the RC Bluetooth (I know there is this patch on ASUS site, but it doesn't seem to work on my win7 x64)?

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You shouldn't need any patch if you installed the correct version for win7 x64. the bug is only in 32 bit versions.

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Originally Posted by Ghostleader

Welcome to the Asus Rampage III Extreme Owners Thread here at Xtreme Systems.

This is the thread where you can discuss settings, overclocking, tips and other things that are related to the Rampage III Extreme.

Asus Rampage III Extreme
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Asus Rampage III Extreme




Rampage III Extreme previews

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Rampage III Extreme reviews

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Rampage III Extreme Bios´s

Bios templates can be found here.

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0402 Official
Notes
1. First release Bios

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 531 beta

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 534 beta

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0601 beta

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0602 Official
Notes
1. FIX SATA 6G device may experience S3 resume failure when using Intel i7 965 CPU

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0702 beta

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0704 beta
Notes
1. Added additional memory options (tRFC settings) to improve overclocking
2. Enable support for "Subzero Booster" for improved LN2 overclocking capabilities
3. Enabled additional CPU support for CPU Level Up functionality
4. Improved 3D performance at stock settings

Note - New microcode and the third party applications are not reading VCore correctly at this point, either use ProbeIt, ROG Connect, or a DMM for actual voltages. Asus are working with the third party vendors to correct this.

Note - Uncore setting will now scale with BCLK settings when set to Auto. Manual settings will be required when running BCLKs over 220 to ensure stability and improved BCLK rates.

Note - LN2 Modes might need to be adjusted to improve cold clocking capabilities. Auto = LN2 mode 2, setting to LN2 Mode 1 will result in potentially better overclocking below -140C. This is dependent upon CPU quality and cooling.

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0704 Official
Notes
1. Improve system stability

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0802 (Not beta, Formal, going official in a near future)

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0802 Official
Notes
1. Improve system stability

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0860 beta
Notes
1. Added additional memory enhancements
2. Enable official support for ROG Expander Board
3. Improved 3D performance at stock settings

Note - Uncore setting will now scale with BCLK settings when set to Auto. Manual settings will be required when running BCLKs over 220 to ensure stability and improved BCLK rates.

Note - LN2 Modes might need to be adjusted to improve cold clocking capabilities. Auto = LN2 mode 2, setting to LN2 Mode 1 will result in potentially better overclocking below -140C. This is dependent upon CPU quality and cooling.

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 9124 beta
Notes
1. Added 2D SpeedBooster option for GulfTown owners
2. Enable proper memory table reporting in 3rd party applications
3. Improved 3D performance
4. Tweaked LN2 Mode settings

Note - 2D SpeedBooster option is for non-3D applications like SuperPI, WPrime, and other programs that benefit from enabling CPUMicroCode ignore flags in the BIOS. Enabling this option will improve 2D application scores but will decrease 3D performance. Asus highly suggest disabling this feature for any 3D applications or benchmarking.

Note - This BIOS is still in Beta state and is released for those needing additional performance in 2D applications. Asus will have a final qualified version with improved memory and 3D performance shortly.

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0901 Official
Notes
1. Added "2D Performance Booster" in BIOS setup
2. Improve system stability

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0009 beta

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0878 beta
Notes
1. Opened Memory Timing Selections for Ultimate Tweaking
2. General Performance Enhancements for Overclocking
3. AnandTech Memory Article BIOS (Everything You Always Wanted to Know About SDRAM (Memory): But Were Afraid to Ask ) - Support provided by ASUS USA Tech Support only , ASUS Intel Beta BIOS Releases and Official Support

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0002 beta
Notes
1. Improved Overclocking
2. General Performance Enhancements including correct Temperature Monitoring
3. Support provided by ASUS USA /UK Tech Support Only, ASUS Intel Beta BIOS Releases and Official Support
4. Newer Code than the 0009 BIOS leak

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0010 beta
Notes
1. Fix Fan Ramp Issue with previous Beta 0002/0009
2. Memory Table Fine Tuning

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 0011 beta
Notes
1. Fixes some oc staion issues

Rampage III Extreme Bios Ver 1005 Official
Notes
1. Improve system stability



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Latest Intel chipset driver (Intel X58 Chipset Software Installation Utility) from Station-Drivers.com

Latest Intel chipset driver (Intel X58 Chipset Software Installation Utility) from X-drivers.com

Latest Rapid Storage and RAID driver (Intel Rapid Storage Technology and Matrix Storage Manager Driver from Station-Drivers.com

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Just want to thank you all involved for the Asus Rampage III Extreme Owners Thread and the work behind it.

http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists...C_ThankYou.gif

Please forgive an old man (me) but I cant see the chronological order of the beta BIOS in comparison with the official ones and that makes me little confused since I'm interested to try some out.

http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists...C_thinking.gif


Sincerely http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/thank_you.gif WOLF.

PS. Here's my little computer that I recently got together.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...9&l=89e22a06cf

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You shouldn't need any patch if you installed the correct version for win7 x64. the bug is only in 32 bit versions.

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Correct. Turns out I had a x86 version installed. Now it's flawless. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by TWP-WOLF

Just want to thank you all involved for the Asus Rampage III Extreme Owners Thread and the work behind it.

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Please forgive an old man (me) but I cant see the chronological order of the beta BIOS in comparison with the official ones and that makes me little confused since I'm interested to try some out.

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Sincerely http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/thank_you.gif WOLF.

PS. Here's my little computer that I recently got together.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...9&l=89e22a06cf

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1005 is newest official, 1102 is newest beta.
1005 is newer than 0010, and is presumably based off 0010.
The only BIOS's that matter right now are 1005 and 1102, or 901 if neither 1005 or 1102 works for you.

And seriously, don't quote posts that are huge.

Well guys, the UD9 arrived today. I'll be testing it more tonight and tomorrow in comparison to my RIIIE.

It was open box and I can clearly see why (they provided me with two stickers on the bottom pointing to the problem areas). There are some damaged (exposed) traces. None of them seem to be fully broken, bu I'll definitely be checking all of the voltages with a DMM.

Anyway, here's a quick picture I snapped with my iPhone:

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...x/ed13af97.jpg

Excuse my noobness, but I've had this board only for two days now and I came across this strange behaviour: I set the multiplier to 21 in the BIOS which gives cpu speed of 2800 MHz with 133 MHz bus speed. When I boot into Windows and start CPU-Z it shows the same bus speed and multiplier as in the BIOS, but after a couple minutes these values go down to 12 for the multiplier and 1600 for the cpu speed. Can you help me and explain which BIOS parameters are responsicle for automatic downclockig of the cpu?

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Originally Posted by zoson

1005 is newest official, 1102 is newest beta.
1005 is newer than 0010, and is presumably based off 0010.
The only BIOS's that matter right now are 1005 and 1102, or 901 if neither 1005 or 1102 works for you.

And seriously, don't quote posts that are huge.

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Hi Zoson.

Thank you so much for sorting that out for me my friend. http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/thank_you2.gif


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nowakjan
check the bios section of your manual chap' 3, 3-24, take a look at Intel(R) C-STATE Tech
I think thats what you are refering to

:-)

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Originally Posted by nowakjan2000

Excuse my noobness, but I've had this board only for two days now and I came across this strange behaviour: I set the multiplier to 21 in the BIOS which gives cpu speed of 2800 MHz with 133 MHz bus speed. When I boot into Windows and start CPU-Z it shows the same bus speed and multiplier as in the BIOS, but after a couple minutes these values go down to 12 for the multiplier and 1600 for the cpu speed. Can you help me and explain which BIOS parameters are responsicle for automatic downclockig of the cpu?

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in cpu configuration i think its called :p

disable CE1

hi, can any post a full bios template for running a i7 920 d0 at 4.2ghz, cant seem to get this stable, my foxconn bloodrage only needed 1.24vcore at 4.2, this need over 1.3vcore and getting too hot :(

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Originally Posted by fmsam

nowakjan
check the bios section of your manual chap' 3, 3-24, take a look at Intel(R) C-STATE Tech
I think thats what you are refering to

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Originally Posted by Dom7184

in cpu configuration i think its called :p

disable CE1

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Thank you guys, no more cpu's strange behaviour :)

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Originally Posted by Cornel

It can get very hot if you get the leak in the cooling system when you play games...

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/9739/qpdl9.jpg

my lovely I930 is still alive, using it now...

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Haha! 97c Thermal Status: OK!

Also on a topic more related to the thread... I'm working on my BLCK now too, running LinX on 200 right now... all these 230+ BLCK's making me jealous.

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Originally Posted by Lucretius

Haha! 97c Thermal Status: OK!

Also on a topic more related to the thread... I'm working on my BLCK now too, running LinX on 200 right now... all these 230+ BLCK's making me jealous.

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why oh why do you need Bclock with a 980X ? YOu got an extreme edition CPU , use the freaking Multiplier... only mess with the Bclock to get higher ram clocks that's all...

Hi,

Ive changed cases, forgot to take motherboard I/O shield out of the old case :/

Anyone know if they can be replaced ? Maybe someone has a spare :)

Hi,

I have been running an Asus Rampage III Extreme since early July with 1 EVGA 480GTX SC GPU. This setup has been stable even when the i7 930 CPU is o'c at 4.1 . Recently I added a second EVGA 480 GTX SC installed on PCI-e #3. When I have SLI enabled I get hard lockup within minutes. There are times that when starting the comp, Win7 64bit O.S would just be on boot screen doing nothing. This problem happens even when everything is running at default settings (i.e. no o'c). This is the specs of my comp:

Asus Rampage III board ver. 2.XX Bios 1005
Corsair DDR3 Dominator 6gb
Intel 930 CPU stepping D0 cooled by EK Nickel HF WB
2 X EVGA 480 GTX SC cooled by Danger Den Full cover GPU WB
Intel X25 160gb SSD (primary hd)
WD Caviar black 750 gb hd
2 X Laing DDC 3.25 pumps
2X XSPC 360 radiators
Corsair 800D case
Corsair 1200 AX PSU
Single loop water cooling setup

At first I thought the psu was at fault so I changed my Corsair HX1000 the the 1200. Then RMA'd the 2nd EVGA card twice and same problem persist. I changed the slot for the 2nd card and still it is freezing. Removed the SLI bridge, reinstalled Win 7 64 bit, tried various Nvidia drivers, followed other suggestion from the EVGA forum... still no solution. But as soon as I remove the SLI or disable the 2nd card under safemode everything is stable. I dont think it is the temps of the cards since I can run the GPus at around 55 full load using Furman. Im at a lost.

Could there be a problem with the motherboard itself when 2 cards are installed together or is there a conflict with the resources? Any help or advice is appreciated.

which slots are you using and what vga drivers?

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which slots are you using and what vga drivers?

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I am using slot 2 and have used also slot 3. It freezes the computer no matter what slot the 2nd GPU card is installed as long as SLI is enabled and/or 2nd GPU is installed. The driver I am using is the most current build : Nvidia 258.96. I already tried the latest beta driver too and the freezing does not get resolve.

try bumping Pci-e frequency to 101. Also try increasing the NB ( IOH ) volts a couple of notches.
Do also try to plug in the extra molex connector at the bottom of the motherboard and see if that helps.
Cheers :)

I'm trying to fine tune this for 24/7 use.

Bios Spreadsheet

Validator and screenshot in sig

LinX completes but to me it looks like the time on each run is much higher than it should be.

IntelBurnTest completes Maximum stress test on 10 runs with no problems so I guess its stable enough.

Feels like it should be faster than it is. Anyone have any thoughts?

Well, for those following, the UD9 passed '06 at 225 BCLK with no QPI degredation whatsoever. I'll be freezing it this weekend and I'll post results.

EDIT: Passed at 230 too. Score was a little bit lower than expected, but I'd prefer not to push QPI voltage higher until I freeze it.

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try bumping Pci-e frequency to 101. Also try increasing the NB ( IOH ) volts a couple of notches.
Do also try to plug in the extra molex connector at the bottom of the motherboard and see if that helps.
Cheers

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Thanks. I already have the Pci-e set at 101. I will try increasing the NB volts Yes since day one I have all the connectors connected on the motherboard.

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Originally Posted by AceBaran

Hi,

Ive changed cases, forgot to take motherboard I/O shield out of the old case :/

Anyone know if they can be replaced ? Maybe someone has a spare :)

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I think I have one but I am in the lovely .ca


Where are you located. Send me a PM and we can sort shipping out and I will give it for free. :D

geff33
my guess is a power supply issue, Ive been caught out twice b4 with this problem !
You have 2 pumps, 2 rads and associated fans, all the fans that go with the case etc, its real easy to over load 1 rail and unbalance the psu, do you have any fans daisy chained together ??, also have the cards got their own decicated rails ??
As you have a second psu available just try this out, use one psu for all auxiliary stuff, pumps fans drives etc, and leave the 1200 in charge of the board only and the cards, if this makes any differnce you have 2 options, perminently run 2 psus using a relay or re do your distribution using just the 1200 ( should be plenty if your carefull how you connect everything)

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Originally Posted by bassplayer

Well, for those following, the UD9 passed '06 at 225 BCLK with no QPI degredation whatsoever. I'll be freezing it this weekend and I'll post results.

EDIT: Passed at 230 too. Score was a little bit lower than expected, but I'd prefer not to push QPI voltage higher until I freeze it.

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Nice:up: I will keep an eye out for an open box, only way I could afford one.

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geff33
my guess is a power supply issue, Ive been caught out twice b4 with this problem !
You have 2 pumps, 2 rads and associated fans, all the fans that go with the case etc, its real easy to over load 1 rail and unbalance the psu, do you have any fans daisy chained together ??, also have the cards got their own decicated rails ??
As you have a second psu available just try this out, use one psu for all auxiliary stuff, pumps fans drives etc, and leave the 1200 in charge of the board only and the cards, if this makes any differnce you have 2 options, perminently run 2 psus using a relay or re do your distribution using just the 1200 ( should be plenty if your carefull how you connect everything)

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Thanks for the suggestion fmsam. I followed your advice and installed the second PSU. Unfortunately the problem remains. One thing I noticed though when I boot at safe Mode and go to device manager , it says under resources of the 2nd GPU that is giving me all the problem, the device is not using any resources because it has a problem!

What's with the RC_Bluetooth and iphone issue.. Is windows necessary? It seems like gimmick at best even if it was working and needed windows to function if you ask me.. but if the bluetooth is functioning then we should be able to search and pair with iPhone and RC_Bluetooth right? iPhone has great difficulty in finding any ROG bluetooth device to pair with, anyone with this issue?
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What's with the RC_Bluetooth and iphone issue.. Is windows necessary? It seems like gimmick if you ask me but if the bluetooth is functioning then we should be able to search and pair with iPhone and RC_Bluetooth right? but iPhone has great difficulty in finding any ROG bluetooth device
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its a gimmick if you can't make it work?

sorry yes you're correct.. :eek: (I posted without finishing the content) It's definitely not even a gimmick at the moment

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Originally Posted by geff33

Thanks for the suggestion fmsam. I followed your advice and installed the second PSU. Unfortunately the problem remains. One thing I noticed though when I boot at safe Mode and go to device manager , it says under resources of the 2nd GPU that is giving me all the problem, the device is not using any resources because it has a problem!

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Are you running any monitoring or overclocking apps such as Everest or MSI Afterburner. If you are then try uninstalling those, all of them completely. I had trouble running multiple GPU's with Everest for ages. That was with ATI mind you. Theres only a couple of things it can really be, software, drivers or power. It really does sound like power. I would be trying a completely different more powerful PSU just to rule it out. Try a Silverstone 1500w.

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Originally Posted by geff33

Thanks for the suggestion fmsam. I followed your advice and installed the second PSU. Unfortunately the problem remains. One thing I noticed though when I boot at safe Mode and go to device manager , it says under resources of the 2nd GPU that is giving me all the problem, the device is not using any resources because it has a problem!

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Geoff can you please let us know how you load your drivers in relation to adding the second gpu.
It could just a case of getting evrything up and stable with 1 gpu, then uninstall the driver, safe mode and driver sweep, shut down add the second card then reinstall the driver.
have you tried this ?

Hey guy i have a chance to get a Xeon 5550 cheap just wondering if it will work with the rampage 3 extreme

cheers

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Originally Posted by turtletrax

I think I have one but I am in the lovely .ca
Where are you located. Send me a PM and we can sort shipping out and I will give it for free. :D

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Great !! PM'd You :up:

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Hey guy i have a chance to get a Xeon 5550 cheap just wondering if it will work with the rampage 3 extreme

cheers

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It should work as the 56xx chips do. Might as well give it a try!

I retested the 970 (cooled by Corsair H70). With a bit more volts I can't replicate this error bit bug anymore... will take a plunge with 1102 bios later

http://users.telenet.be/OAP2/REX970235okaywprime.jpg

http://users.telenet.be/OAP2/REX970235okay05.jpg

http://users.telenet.be/OAP2/REX970235okay.jpg

3D06 tests were run 3 times in a loop... it didn't drop...

bios 1105???