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

I tested separately identical error...

i have test this setting:
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 876mhz
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
Transaction Booster : Disable
Relax level 0
CPU Voltage : 1.43125
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.5
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45 or i have try 1.6 nothing
DRAM Voltage : 2.00
"IDENTICAL ERROR"

i have test this setting:
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 266
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 1050mhz~
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
Transaction Booster : Disable
Relax level 0
CPU Voltage : 1.43125
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.5
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45 or i have try 1.6 nothing
DRAM Voltage : 2.00
"NO ERROR"

"The problem is when i set the fsb higher to 266"...
Any of you know how I can resolve? thanks very much

thanks for your help, I have now disabled the sensors and the message is gone, for those to which this may happen and are ignorant to it like me, you have to disable all three sensors opt1, 2 and 3, for the warning to stop appearing, first I only disabled the sensors that were giving me the warning message but they kept giving it, I was only able to get rid of the message by disabling all three of them

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Originally Posted by Brama

:rofl:

I suggest to buy a MAC.

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Granted they may be the better solution for my media encoding. But I, like many, like to build piece by piece and overclock. But show me a list of ASUS or DFI overclocker mobos for MAC based Core 2's and I'll look into it.

So I guess you are trying to tell us that nobody with an Intel on PC based system can get good media workstations unless you max out RAM sub-timings?

maybe try set memory to auto to get the values they recomend then set them all there manually.. maybe try trans booster moderate or strong also..

put your mac brain on your asus/intel..then you can have bofff..

worked like a charm.. maximus formula se < rampage formula se!

thanks much!

Anyone has cold boot everytime you restart ?

ok i find the problem is PL it's crazy only way to work at 400fsb(1600) is at disable 7 on bios is crazy poor very poor performance not good memory... :(

:mad:

?? can you give me a better idea of what that means ?? QUOTE=me3850;2874207]ok i find the problem is PL it's crazy only way to work at 400fsb(1600) is at disable 7 on bios is crazy poor very poor performance not good memory... :(

:mad:[/QUOTE]

I just dont understand the way to revert back to the MF1004 BIOS if I need to? Can someone please explain this out? Thanks a million

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Originally Posted by newls1

I just dont understand the way to revert back to the MF1004 BIOS if I need to? Can someone please explain this out? Thanks a million

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simple, you flashed with the rf0219 right? now you just flash back to mf1004

for instance, you would've downloaded the AFU236U program, put it onto a bootable usb disk,alnog with the .rom file (RF2019.ROM) and rebooted into the usb drive.
then you would have typed.
C:\>AFU236U /IRF0219.ROM /PBNC /N
Rampage installed.

to revert back, put the .rom file MF1004.rom onto the usb drive and do the same as above

C:\>AFU236U /IMF1004.rom /PBNC /N
maximus is now installed



personally, the rampage bios is not for me, i just cant reach my previous 3.4G without raising the CPU voltage. i have tried every setting i can and many combinations of settings.
I still think it's my ram combo, never mind :)

Hi guys can anyone help me??
I have just built my sytem up and everything is ok apart from when i turn everything off and then try to boot up again the next morning. It seems to start up with fans at 100&#37; but then nothing else no beep and no boot up screen. Now i can press the cmos button and then it will boot fine but why is it not booting when its been fully powered down . I can restart from windows fine and can have the system of for 10 mins or so it it boots fine. It just seems to be when its left for a few hours or so??
I am using bios 0907 and think it could be a bios setting unless somebody has had the same problem.
Cheers paul
PS im using the same parts as in my sig

2x2GB G.Skill PC2-8500 GBPK (+ E6750):

CPU Feature
Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control [Auto]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [8]

FSB Frequency [450]
FSB Strap to North Bridge [333MHz]
PCIE Frequency [100]

DRAM Settings
DRAM Frequency [1080MHz]
DRAM Command Rate [2T]
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
5-5-5-15-...-52-...

DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
Ai Clock Twister [Moderate]
Transaction Booster [Disabled]
Boost Level [0]
Performancelevel 7

CPU Voltage [1.33750]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
North Bridge Voltage [1.39v]
DRAM Voltage [1.96v]
FSB Termination Voltage [1.20v]
South Bridge Voltage [1.050]
Loadline Calibration [Enabled]

CPU GTL Reference [0.63x]
North Bridge GTL Reference [0.67x]
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto]
SB 1.5V Voltage [Auto]

http://www.abload.de/thumb/cachemem84f.png
http://www.abload.de/thumb/unbenanntnqu.png

Does anyone know why the ASUS FTP links are now password-protected?

Annoying...

so ive tested the rampage bios on the e6750 which only ran 400x8 fully stable on the maxi bios @ auto settings.. vcore/fsb adjusted

no matter the voltages anything above 400, unstable/flaky as hell

now on the rampage bios still @ auto settings.. vcore/fsb adjusted.. the e6750 runs fully stable @ 475x8

before, the temps.. especially the nb temp was hotter than the sun to the touch.. now cold as ice.. wtf?!? 20-30 degrees cooler what the bios shows

cant believe this is the same mobo

looks like ill be having fun testing the wolfies now

again mucho thanks! appreciated!

ah i see.. that one works for you.. i had so many issues on mine with 333 and 333 strap, 4x1 crucial pc8500 (1066) with all the other settings close to yours just trying to get a stable stock clock with e6850 on air. it was running ok but it would error out every once in a while after a couple hours of playing a game. i went to the 400 strap now at 3.2 and tried ai moderate and it seams to be stable.. i thought for sure it was my memory but now i can run test on it for 8 hours or more and no errors where before it would only go for 10 min. before my first. i pulled my hair out for a month wondering if it was somthing with bios bad memory or somthing other. now i can begin to play with clocks a little more. getting water first though..

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

2x2GB G.Skill PC2-8500 GBPK (+ E6750):

CPU Feature
Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control [Auto]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [8]

FSB Frequency [450]
FSB Strap to North Bridge [333MHz]
PCIE Frequency [100]

DRAM Settings
DRAM Frequency [1080MHz]
DRAM Command Rate [2T]
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
5-5-5-15-...-52-...

DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
Ai Clock Twister [Moderate]
Transaction Booster [Disabled]
Boost Level [0]
Performancelevel 7

CPU Voltage [1.33750]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
North Bridge Voltage [1.39v]
DRAM Voltage [1.96v]
FSB Termination Voltage [1.20v]
South Bridge Voltage [1.050]
Loadline Calibration [Enabled]

CPU GTL Reference [0.63x]
North Bridge GTL Reference [0.67x]
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto]
SB 1.5V Voltage [Auto]

http://www.abload.de/thumb/cachemem84f.png
http://www.abload.de/thumb/unbenanntnqu.png

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@eSp!s0
Try goldmemory with THOROUGH test for 1hrs pls
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i have test this setting:
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 876mhz
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
Transaction Booster : Disable
Relax level 0-7 = identical error
CPU Voltage : 1.43125
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.5
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45 or i have try 1.6 nothing
DRAM Voltage : 2.00
FSB VTT 1.47 V or 1.52 V
"ERROR"

i have test this setting:
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 266
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 1050mhz~
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
Transaction Booster : Disable
Relax level 0
CPU Voltage : 1.43125
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.5
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45 or i have try 1.6 nothing
DRAM Voltage : 2.00
FSB VTT 1.47 V or 1.52 V
"NO ERROR"

"The problem is when i set the fsb higher to 266"...
Any of you know how I can resolve? thanks very much

I found points to measure CPU PLL voltage and SB voltage. Here are some points:
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/7...intsbk1.th.jpg
Results with LoadLine Calibration Disabled:
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/3889/01pz4.th.png

In a update to my question if i pull the power cord out then plug it back in it will boot up as normal?? any ideas any1...

nvm..

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Originally Posted by NapalmV5

now on the rampage bios still @ auto settings.. vcore/fsb adjusted.. the e6750 runs fully stable @ 475x8

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Now that's a success story. :up:

Still contemplating grabbing one of these mobos open box. Does anyone have any extra MF's lying around, am very interested for a reasonable price.

My E8400 is sitting @ 450x9 w/8Gz on my IP35 Pro, is it worth it to tear apart my whole setup for this most wonderful mod?:shrug:

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Originally Posted by miptzi

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 7X later on 8X
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 101
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 900
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay :5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime :15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : AUTO
Transaction Booster : Disabled (relax level 0)

CPU Voltage : 1?45- 1.55
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.5 Board overvolts here !!! real 1.6 then
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49
DRAM Voltage : 2.0 Boars overvolts here so real is 2.1
FSB Termination Voltage : AUTO
South Bridge Voltage : AUTO
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : AUTO
North Bridge GTL Reference : AUTO
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : AUTO
SB 1.5V Voltage : AUTO

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

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

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


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Disabled

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Try First 7 multi to see if the boards settings are okay then go flatout with 8 multi... I still had issues with 4:5 divider so eg 400FSB with 1000Mhz ram...
Flash to 1004 bios works pretty nicely with my Q6600...

I never go down on th subtimings as really Intel rigs don't get much boos tout of all these timings.. I prefer higher FSB and ram speed... try ya rams first at 900 then go up... but 4 dimms at high speed might require pretty beefy NB voltages... make sure that sucker is well cooled !!!

Please can someone post the 0219 bios pls as i cant get it.
Thanks Paul

http://rapidshare.com/files/99518261...ormula_219.zip

This is my final 24/7 stable setting
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...sRampageOC.jpg

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
FSB Frequency : 470
PCIE Frequency : 110
DRAM Frequency : DDR2-1129
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : Auto
DRAM Timing Control : Manual
Cas# Latency : 5
Ras# to Cas# Delay : 5
Ras# Pre Time : 5
Ras# Act Time : 15
Sub-Timing [3-35-6-3] [8-3-5-4-6-4-6] [14-5-1-5-5]
DRAM Stactic Read Control : Auto
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Ai Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level : 07
Pull-In of CHA : (all Disabled)
CPU Voltage : 1.437
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.59
DRAM Voltage : 2.14
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.50
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Voltage Reference : 0.63x
NB GTL Voltage Reference : 0.67x
DRAM Controller Voltage REF : DDR2_REF
DRAM Channel A Voltage REF : Auto
DRAM Channel B Voltage REF : Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum : Auto
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Auto

Cheers Yobi :up:
Only problem now is i get a "cant open .rom"
What am i doing wrong...
I type AFU236U/IRF0219.rom/pbnc/n and i get that error message??
and also AFUDOS/IRF0219.rom/pbnc/n and still the same.
Any ideas..

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Originally Posted by wilson

Cheers Yobi :up:
Only problem now is i get a "cant open .rom"
What am i doing wrong...
I type AFU236U/IRF0219.rom/pbnc/n and i get that error message??
and also AFUDOS/IRF0219.rom/pbnc/n and still the same.
Any ideas..

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use spaces

afudos /iRF0219.rom /pbnc /n

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Originally Posted by Droperidolum

I found points to measure CPU PLL voltage and SB voltage. Here are some points:
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/7...intsbk1.th.jpg

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This should be added the first post. Every dedicated mobo thread should have one and and it's only taken 2 threads combined for almost 330 pages for the Maximus Formula to get one! :rofl:

Thanks again for your work Droperidolum :up:

Both Maximus threads are muddy now, part2 was for INFORMATION only, not chatting and bench scores ect. Instead ppl chose to double post.
To bad cause alot of information is burried now and I dont blame Kup for not updating the main page

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Originally Posted by icecpu

This is my final 24/7 stable setting
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...sRampageOC.jpg

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
FSB Frequency : 470
PCIE Frequency : 110
DRAM Frequency : DDR2-1129
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : Auto
DRAM Timing Control : Manual
Cas# Latency : 5
Ras# to Cas# Delay : 5
Ras# Pre Time : 5
Ras# Act Time : 15
Sub-Timing [3-35-6-3] [8-3-5-4-6-4-6] [14-5-1-5-5]
DRAM Stactic Read Control : Auto
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Ai Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level : 07
Pull-In of CHA : (all Disabled)
CPU Voltage : 1.437
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.59
DRAM Voltage : 2.14
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.44
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Voltage Reference : 0.63x
NB GTL Voltage Reference : 0.67x
DRAM Controller Voltage REF : DDR2_REF
DRAM Channel A Voltage REF : Auto
DRAM Channel B Voltage REF : Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum : Auto
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Auto

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Nice clock on the 8400:up:
Have you tried to lower the NB volts at all?
I run 478x9 and my NB only requires 1.49
The white paper from Intel states that FSBT should not exceed 1.40, I would try to lower that if possible

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Originally Posted by icecpu

Anyone has cold boot everytime you restart ?

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Yup:down:
I get a cold boot whenever I start up my computer for the first time or if I turn it on after leaving it off for more than a couple of minutes, no issues w/ restarts. This only occurs when I OC, otherwise it boots just fine. I've experienced this ever since I installed my QX9650 and it has happened using 1004 BIOS as well.
My OC is 8 hours prime stable so I don't know what the problem might be.

On a side note I wanted to thank Stilt for bringing this information forward and all those who contributed to this thread. I am very happy so far with the Rampage BIOS.

O.K., Since this forum turned more to RAM OC on the Formula, who has good RAM performance results to share on OCZ PC-8500 Titanium's compared to Crucial Ballistics Tracers or Gold series?

Cheers Zen :up:
And Touge i think i have the same problem as it will reboot and start from windows but leave for 10 mins or so and it just starts the fans up at 100% then nothing. The only way to sort it is to clear the cmos or unplug the power cord then plug it back in and it boots fine again ??

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Originally Posted by [timko]

This should be added the first post. Every dedicated mobo thread should have one and and it's only taken 2 threads combined for almost 330 pages for the Maximus Formula to get one! :rofl:

Thanks again for your work Droperidolum :up:

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I'll add it to the first post in a bit. Been busy Admin'ing my own forum recently. Sorry for the lack of support on my part, guys!

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

Both Maximus threads are muddy now, part2 was for INFORMATION only, not chatting and bench scores ect. Instead ppl chose to double post.
To bad cause alot of information is burried now and I dont blame Kup for not updating the main page

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I try to do what I can but as you said, there is so much lost in the pages and pages of questions that could have been answered just by reading the first post.

I'll try to dedicate some time to updating the first post, but could do with some help if anyone would like to link me to specific posts with good reasoning?

Thanks Grnfinger,

I didn't try to lower the NB voltage

I couldn't lower the FSBT , which cause OCCT error "code 1". Actually I'm running FSBT at v1.5

EDIT
You're right, I'm lowering the FSBT, it was error because of low NB voltage.

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Originally Posted by loften

ah i see.. that one works for you.. i had so many issues on mine with 333 and 333 strap, 4x1 crucial pc8500 (1066) with all the other settings close to yours just trying to get a stable stock clock with e6850 on air. it was running ok but it would error out every once in a while after a couple hours of playing a game. i went to the 400 strap now at 3.2 and tried ai moderate and it seams to be stable.. i thought for sure it was my memory but now i can run test on it for 8 hours or more and no errors where before it would only go for 10 min. before my first. i pulled my hair out for a month wondering if it was somthing with bios bad memory or somthing other. now i can begin to play with clocks a little more. getting water first though..

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Happy OCing :up:

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Originally Posted by me3850

@eSp!s0
Try goldmemory with THOROUGH test for 1hrs pls
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i have test this setting:
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 876mhz
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
Transaction Booster : Disable
Relax level 0-7 = identical error
CPU Voltage : 1.43125
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.5
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45 or i have try 1.6 nothing
DRAM Voltage : 2.00
FSB VTT 1.47 V or 1.52 V
"ERROR"

i have test this setting:
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 266
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 1050mhz~
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
Transaction Booster : Disable
Relax level 0
CPU Voltage : 1.43125
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.5
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45 or i have try 1.6 nothing
DRAM Voltage : 2.00
FSB VTT 1.47 V or 1.52 V
"NO ERROR"

"The problem is when i set the fsb higher to 266"...
Any of you know how I can resolve? thanks very much

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I tested 1 full pass Memtest 2.01 (~25minutes) and over 8hours OCCT Ram. Also I played BF2 and CSS a long time, everything without any errors/problems. That`s enough for me ;)

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

Happy OCing :up:

I tested 1 full pass Memtest 2.01 (~25minutes) and over 8hours OCCT Ram. Also I played BF2 and CSS a long time, everything without any errors/problems. That`s enough for me ;)

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yes ok but when you have time try 1hrs~ of goldmemory very best for me over all software... ;)

I have infiltrated:

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...Capture-15.jpg

Hey, I'm a late adapter. Super kudos for this, thanks! Am I running the latest BIOS?

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...Capture-15.jpg

AFU236U /n parameter does not work in my vanilla P5E bios 0605, responded ROMID is different, both RF rom 0207 & 0219 has been tried, should I down flash to older P5E bios? which version? thank you.

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Originally Posted by wilson

And Touge i think i have the same problem as it will reboot and start from windows but leave for 10 mins or so and it just starts the fans up at 100% then nothing. The only way to sort it is to clear the cmos or unplug the power cord then plug it back in and it boots fine again ??

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Mine will start up and cycle through the BIOS but before it gets to checking the VRAM I am asked to either enter the BIOS or Load Defaults. If I enter the BIOS and then exit the computer boots fine and I have no other issues. Again, this never occurred while running my x6800 OC'd @ 3.6GHz or while running my QX9650 stock, just whenever I OC my QX9650 and it doesn't matter how small the OC.

@me3850 I have the same settings in bios but latency with Rampage Bios
is 54.3ns and yours is 53.3ns
Which bios is that?

NVM E8400 vs E6750 latency...

I have some big troubles now.

When I turn on the computer fans spins, but there is no beep, and afcourse no picture. Led light are on (all led-s (on NB all 3, next to ram all 3 too,...) but they is no LED light for CPU. Ive meisured voltage and it is 1.26V (OK). LCD poster is showing CPU init (only this and nothink else). Ive tried with no ram and with different procesor, and no good. Do you have any idea? Or is MB dead?

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Originally Posted by M-XXXX

I have some big troubles now.

When I turn on the computer fans spins, but there is no beep, and afcourse no picture. Led light are on (all led-s (on NB all 3, next to ram all 3 too,...) but they is no LED light for CPU. Ive meisured voltage and it is 1.26V (OK). LCD poster is showing CPU init (only this and nothink else). Ive tried with no ram and with different procesor, and no good. Do you have any idea? Or is MB dead?

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Pull Cord, Pull all ram expect one stick,and try again in 10mins. Do a Full ClearCMOS too.

Guys im kinda confused....Most people have CPU PLL at 1.5 but others say it should be in the 1.58-1.60 area....Does it affect the CPU temp in any way ?

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Originally Posted by M-XXXX
I have some big troubles now.

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When I turn on the computer fans spins, but there is no beep, and afcourse no picture. Led light are on (all led-s (on NB all 3, next to ram all 3 too,...) but they is no LED light for CPU. Ive meisured voltage and it is 1.26V (OK). LCD poster is showing CPU init (only this and nothink else). Ive tried with no ram and with different procesor, and no good. Do you have any idea? Or is MB dead?

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Pull Cord, Pull all ram expect one stick,and try again in 10mins. Do a Full ClearCMOS too.

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Tried this already. Tried with no ram, and still doesnt beep. Ive unpluged from electricity for 10min, and it didnt helped either:mad: I have cleared CMOS too, even removed battery..

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Originally Posted by M-XXXX

Quote:
Originally Posted by M-XXXX
I have some big troubles now.





Tried this already. Tried with no ram, and still doesnt beep. Ive unpluged from electricity for 10min, and it didnt helped either:mad: I have cleared CMOS too, even removed battery..

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pull the chip for a few mins with power removed ofcourse

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Originally Posted by Dostoyevsky77

Hey, I'm a late adapter. Super kudos for this, thanks! Am I running the latest BIOS?

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...Capture-15.jpg

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no 219 is latest bios so far

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Originally Posted by TKC

AFU236U /n parameter does not work in my vanilla P5E bios 0605, responded ROMID is different, both RF rom 0207 & 0219 has been tried, should I down flash to older P5E bios? which version? thank you.

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Did you use all of these switches as well? --> /pbnc /n

Cheers fellas its working great .:D

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Originally Posted by [timko]

Did you use all of these switches as well? --> /pbnc /n

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Yes, tried "/pbnc /n" and "/n", both have ROMID error. :confused:

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Originally Posted by TKC

Yes, tried "/pbnc /n" and "/n", both have ROMID error. :confused:

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Are you actually using the ES version?

Everest 4.50 gives you a few more readings in the sensor sections.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g.../everest-1.jpg

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Originally Posted by me3850

yes ok but when you have time try 1hrs~ of goldmemory very best for me over all software... ;)

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I forgot to say that I also did Prime Blend-Test over night. Together with Memtest2.01 (today 2passes, ~50minutes), OCCT Ram for over 8hours and gaming 2hours it`s enough for me to say system is stable.
I don`t need any other programs for myself to feel that system is stable ;)



I tested 515x7 for OC yesterday and I also made this little comparison to 450x8.

All tested with:
XP32-Bit, G.Skill 2x2GB 8500 (GBPK) = 3328MB Windows, E6750 @ TRU120E, Bios 1004, Zotac 8800GTS 512 AMP! 750/1878/1050, Driver 174.74 (AM3+3DM06 perhaps later)

450x8=3600, 333Strap, 5:6, 1080Ram PL7:
CPU Feature
Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control [Auto]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [8]

FSB Frequency [450]
FSB Strap to North Bridge [333MHz]
PCIE Frequency [100]

DRAM Settings
DRAM Frequency [1080MHz]
DRAM Command Rate [2T]
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
5-5-5-15-...-52-...

DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
Ai Clock Twister [Moderate]
Transaction Booster [Disabled]
Boost Level [0]
Performancelevel 7

CPU Voltage [1.35000]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
North Bridge Voltage [1.39v]
DRAM Voltage [1.96v]
FSB Termination Voltage [1.20v]
South Bridge Voltage [1.050]
Loadline Calibration [Enabled]

CPU GTL Reference [0.63x]
North Bridge GTL Reference [0.67x]
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto]
SB 1.5V Voltage [Auto]
http://www.abload.de/thumb/cachemem84f.png
Read: 9580MB/s Write: 8202MB/s Copy: 9110MB/s Latency: 53.3ns



515x7=3605, 333Strap, 1:1, 1030Ram PL9:
CPU Feature
Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control [Manual]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [7]

FSB Frequency [515]
FSB Strap to North Bridge [333MHz]
PCIE Frequency [100]

DRAM Settings
DRAM Frequency [1030MHz]
DRAM Command Rate [2T]
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
5-5-5-15-...-52-...

DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
Ai Clock Twister [Moderate]
Transaction Booster [Disabled]
Boost Level [1]
Performancelevel 9

CPU Voltage [1.35000]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
North Bridge Voltage [1.39v]
DRAM Voltage [1.96v]
FSB Termination Voltage [1.20v]
South Bridge Voltage [1.050]
Loadline Calibration [Enabled]

CPU GTL Reference [0.63x]
North Bridge GTL Reference [0.67x]
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto]
SB 1.5V Voltage [Auto]
http://www.abload.de/thumb/cachemem2s6t.png
Read: 9673MB/s Write: 9318MB/s Copy: 9992MB/s Latency: 52.6ns

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Originally Posted by kup

Are you actually using the ES version?

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Yes, I am using AFU236U.exe, and I have flashed to RF 219 successully :up: something surprised me.
The problem is AFU236U just won't work in PC-DOS of Ghost 2003 bootable rescue disk which I created years ago. By changing to genuine MS-DOS from Win98, bingo! :clap:

[timko] and kup, thanks for your reply.

Ok now, I joined the Maximus Rampage Club as of now. I have set it to the same values as with the Maximus 0505 BIOS and so far there is no performance gain or hit. So far so good. I wonder if I get to run the box stable now, because with all Maximus BIOSes I've had random reboots (for example running 3 days on dual FAH SMP and then reboot) on settings that would do Prime and OCCT Ram all day and night. Did anyone experience something similar and if so, how did you get rid of this? This is really starting to bother me. :shakes:

Note: lowering cpu mhz lowers also everest latency/memory bandwidth.

I think my Corsair Dominators are dying a slow death on me :(. Starting to get DET RAM errors when running under stock speeds, and even some IRQL_LESS_THAN bluescreens.

Might have to fill out and RMA. Here's hoping I can get the RAM shipped to me first.

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pull the chip for a few mins with power removed ofcourse

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Try this and doesn't help. Any more ideas?

According to my table you are indeed at PL = 9
with strap 333@CAS5@1:1@Disabled/Level 1
but it is strange that you have better bandwidth/latency,
i did not expect that since you are on the same strap,lower memory mhz.
PL=8 is possible there with more vmch.

test the dimms at stock speed using memtest if you have not done it yet, this board gives alot of det dram hangs, irq error is more than likely NB volts

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Originally Posted by Spyrus

According to my table you are indeed at PL = 9
with strap 333@CAS5@1:1@Disabled/Level 1
but it is strange that you have better bandwidth/latency,
i did not expect that since you are on the same strap,lower memory mhz.
PL=8 is possible there with more vmch.

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Yes, I will test on but I am at 1,39VNB and don`t want to go much higher because of passiv aircooling NB with stockcoolers from the board(non-SE).

515x7 1030ram is also ~30points better in 3DM06 but ~3000points worse in AM3 than 450x8 1080ram.
Big problem is, that 515x8 1030 Relax0 isn`t booting, but 450x8 1080Relax0 is stable!?

Put a big fan on the nb and ram, 120mm. I got to 540fsb with the non-se with stock heatsink and 1.7Vnb with the nb temp still below 40C.

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Originally Posted by wilson

Everest 4.50 gives you a few more readings in the sensor sections.

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Oh, dude! That's so cool! The first thing I noticed was loss of NB/SB temps. Is the latest version posted on the Everest forum? It's so hard to find their beta builds. I'd appreciate a linky.

Grnfinger, thanks a lot for pointing me in the direction of 0219. It took a while to find it, but I'm straight now.

Has anyone been able to tighten any of the FSB channel phases? I can POST with channel 2 in, but no OS. Any of the others give me no POST.

So far, I've squeezed some modest gains out:

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...Capture-17.jpg

I asked already in the Maximus Rampage Mod thread, but since this problem might be connected to the board itself I figured i might ask in here too.

Is or was anyone experiencing random reboots after several days running with settings that are at least 15 hours Prime and 8 hours OCCT RAM stable? At least I am and I'm wondering how to solve this..

There is no more space in my case for a normal fan 80-120mm. Perhaps I will order Antec Spot Cool in future.

Here is where I am. Over night it passed Prime Custom Test "In-Place-FFTs" for over 10h and 2 passes Memtest without errors. Now I am testing Prime Blend Test and if it will be stable, I will try 533x7, but for the beginning:
http://www.abload.de/thumb/non-se515x71030rampr3xv.png

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Originally Posted by Dostoyevsky77

Oh, dude! That's so cool! The first thing I noticed was loss of NB/SB temps. Is the latest version posted on the Everest forum? It's so hard to find their beta builds. I'd appreciate a linky.

Grnfinger, thanks a lot for pointing me in the direction of 0219. It took a while to find it, but I'm straight now.

Has anyone been able to tighten any of the FSB channel phases? I can POST with channel 2 in, but no OS. Any of the others give me no POST.

So far, I've squeezed some modest gains out:

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...Capture-17.jpg

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Have you tried running PL-8 and all pull-ins enabled?
It should reduce latency and give you better bandwidth

Has anyone noticed that the chipset drivers for the Maximus Formula and the Rampage are the same

8.3.0.1013

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

Has anyone noticed that the chipset drivers for the Maximus Formula and the Rampage are the same

8.3.0.1013

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Has anyone noticed that the X48 is just a higher binned result of the X38 and as such, the chipset is the same product with a higher stabiliy testing algorithm. :rofl: :ROTF:

Actually, for Intel to use such a nomenclature proves their disregard for Integer version vs Decimal version standards. Just as Nvidia has also done with their 680i --> 780i --> 790i

Go figure :shrug:

yes thank you we are well aware of this old news

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

Have you tried running PL-8 and all pull-ins enabled?
It should reduce latency and give you better bandwidth

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About the same for me, actually. Thanks for the tip. And thanks for helping me with that other thing. ;)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...Capture-18.jpg

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

Yes, I will test on but I am at 1,39VNB and don`t want to go much higher because of passiv aircooling NB with stockcoolers from the board(non-SE).

515x7 1030ram is also ~30points better in 3DM06 but ~3000points worse in AM3 than 450x8 1080ram.
Big problem is, that 515x8 1030 Relax0 isn`t booting, but 450x8 1080Relax0 is stable!?

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Yes because with high fsb you are overclocking mch although keeping PL the same. There are limits on this with PL+1 you can put less mch and keep pushing

How I put less mch when OCing FSB? Or do you mean to lower TB Relax level?
I bet, english people would directly understand you ;)

It seems that i and some others are getting the problem of fans spinning but no beep or post screen. My lcd poster does not light up or say anything and i have tried bios 0907 1004 and the rampage bios and still the same problem. After doing the cmos clear and battery removal for 20 min i still get it. The only way to boot up normal is to remove the power lead and plug it back in and it will boot fine and allow me to use windows and also reboot from windows and back. But when powered of for 20 mins or so the fans spinning and no beep or post screen is back......:mad:
DO I NEED TO RMA THIS MOBO!!!!!!!!
All parts worked fine in my P5K and i have removed ram and tried another cpu and checked all my leads in the case.



Ive just looked on the rampage formula forum at asus and peolpe are getting the same problem so it just shows that its the same mobo as the maximus ...

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

yes thank you we are well aware of this old news

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:rofl:

Just flashed my Maximus Formula from BIOS 1004 to the Rampage Formula 0219. No problems to report, flash went fine just like any other flash.

Thanks to all the guys who helped track down that ES of AFUDOS.

Was a name ever decided on?

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

Has anyone noticed that the chipset drivers for the Maximus Formula and the Rampage are the same

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

yes thank you we are well aware of this old news

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Then why did you report it? :rofl: :ROTF: Of course the chipset drivers are identical. The chipset is the same. :shrug:

I JUST RAMPAGED !!!
so far so good.

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Originally Posted by wilson

It seems that i and some others are getting the problem of fans spinning but no beep or post screen. My lcd poster does not light up or say anything and i have tried bios 0907 1004 and the rampage bios and still the same problem. After doing the cmos clear and battery removal for 20 min i still get it. The only way to boot up normal is to remove the power lead and plug it back in and it will boot fine and allow me to use windows and also reboot from windows and back. But when powered of for 20 mins or so the fans spinning and no beep or post screen is back......:mad:
DO I NEED TO RMA THIS MOBO!!!!!!!!
All parts worked fine in my P5K and i have removed ram and tried another cpu and checked all my leads in the case.



Ive just looked on the rampage formula forum at asus and peolpe are getting the same problem so it just shows that its the same mobo as the maximus ...

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Try running the PC for a bit without the Power LED connected and then shut it down for over 20 minutes and see if it will power on. Make sure you dont have the Power LED plug on backwards either.

Is anyone aware that one of Asus's ftp is still unlocked?

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Originally Posted by ElEctric_EyE

Is anyone aware that one of Asus's ftp is still unlocked?

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This one works fine ftp://ftp.asus.com/

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Originally Posted by DerekT

Then why did you report it? :rofl: :ROTF: Of course the chipset drivers are identical. The chipset is the same. :shrug:

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you would think they would have updated the chipset drivers for x48 not leave it the same , if there trying to market the board as something different then why have the exact same drivers?

Is the SE version of the MF required for this mod? Thanks.

no, both Maximus boards and a few P5's will flash

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Originally Posted by chawks2

Is the SE version of the MF required for this mod? Thanks.

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Nope not at all. If you read the thread you'd see that P5E boards can also be modded with this bios.

finally got a stable board, had to rma first one, now i,m looking to o/c. any one have a good stable set up for a 3GHz o/c. this will be my first attempt at o/cing, so not really sure where to start.

i'm running a Q6600 G0, with mushkin 996587 pc6400 ram @ 5 4 4 12, air cooled.

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Originally Posted by Stanley Pain

Nope not at all. If you read the thread you'd see that P5E boards can also be modded with this bios.

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I saw the P5E, but I noticed there are two different versions of the MF. Does the SE have something the RTM MF does not? And by your response, I'm making the assumption the RTM works just the same.

EDIT

Appears the only difference b/w SE & RTM is compatibility with ECC/unbuffered DIMMS. Joining the club.:up:

No, the SE has a waterblock for the NB. Read more here:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=168119

Is anybody running 4x1GB RAM?
I ran into an issue with the newer bioses (MF1004 and RF0219). I need a ton of NB voltage to get it to POST and boot Windows, around 1.72V, with all the timings and other settings on auto. If I try to change any timings, then it stops posting again, so I'd assume it needs even more voltage on the NB.

Going back to the MF0907 BIOS solves it, and I can boot fine with all auto settings. However, I have a X3350 coming this week, so I need a newer BIOS which has proper support of the CPU.

Any ideas?

Wow!! What a weekend!! Kids on TILT, Visiting Outlaws that don't know when it is time to go home, bathtub hot water tap falling off, I finally got to do some playing with the rig in the wee hours of this morning only to lose an hour to Daylight Saving Time!!! :eek: Anyway here is where I am now, any suggestions, tips, volts, etc. would be greatly appreciated. I managed to do a quick 1 Hr. OCCT and was stable.

Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 10
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : Auto
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1203
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 45
Write Recovery Time : 5
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Manual

CPU Voltage : 1.40625
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.56
North Bridge Voltage : 1.55
DRAM Voltage : 2.22
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.4
South Bridge Voltage : 1.125
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : .63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : .67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.55

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

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 10
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Auto

Performance Level 5, all Pull-ins Disabled

new 24/7 settings

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...table_4400.jpg

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Is anybody running 4x1GB RAM?
I ran into an issue with the newer bioses (MF1004 and RF0219). I need a ton of NB voltage to get it to POST and boot Windows, around 1.72V, with all the timings and other settings on auto. If I try to change any timings, then it stops posting again, so I'd assume it needs even more voltage on the NB.

Going back to the MF0907 BIOS solves it, and I can boot fine with all auto settings. However, I have a X3350 coming this week, so I need a newer BIOS which has proper support of the CPU.

Any ideas?

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please fill out the bios template on the main page.
need some info b4 suggestions can be made

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Originally Posted by Sources

Try running the PC for a bit without the Power LED connected and then shut it down for over 20 minutes and see if it will power on. Make sure you dont have the Power LED plug on backwards either.

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Still no joy even with all the leads out and just using the boards power buttons. I guess im gonna try a new psu as it seems to work after i pull the lead out of it then put it back as if its reset something in the psu. And does anybody know if i could get a refund for my formula from ocuk as i have only had it for 5 days and i may as well just get a rampage or will they make me take another formula.
Cheers Paul

this is the best bios I've tried so far

I managed to reach 4ghz!

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1...stscoretz2.jpg

just a quick try with 515fsb - PL7...
seems that with RF bios my mem is up a bit...about 20mhz..

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Originally Posted by giorgos th.

just a quick try with 515fsb - PL7...
seems that with RF bios my mem is up a bit...about 20mhz..

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:banana::banana::banana::banana: ME!

is that ram running stable?
do you care to share your ram settings?

Would anyone have any theories as to why flashing the P5E3 Deluxe to the X48 P5E3 Premium worked for chance, but not for andre X_X ?
Could it have simply been the /pbnc command ?
:shrug:

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

:banana::banana::banana::banana: ME!

is that ram running stable?
do you care to share your ram settings?

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havent actually tested it so high..thats with 2.28Vdimm from bios..
settings are 5-5-5-5-5-4-25-7-12-11-3-8-3-3-2T.

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Originally Posted by wilson

Still no joy even with all the leads out and just using the boards power buttons. I guess im gonna try a new psu as it seems to work after i pull the lead out of it then put it back as if its reset something in the psu. And does anybody know if i could get a refund for my formula from ocuk as i have only had it for 5 days and i may as well just get a rampage or will they make me take another formula.
Cheers Paul

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Is that ram D9? I had lots of problems till I stopped using Micron in the max formula.

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Originally Posted by fordf250

Is that ram D9? I had lots of problems till I stopped using Micron in the max formula.

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NOOOOOOOOOOO i have buy OCZ REAPER 8500 i hope work good :(

you have try GMH/GKX ??? i with old cell shock 9200 have a lot problem (GKX) i HOPE with this not problem I_I (GMH)