50C being good or too high? Cores are about 10c higher of course. If one uses RealTemp its all 10C cooler :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
It crapped out again, 1 hour 22 minutes. Getting better for sure now though. CPU volt now at 1.38125 in bios, indicates 1.36 in Everest. RAM volt at 2.10. Priming yet again.
50c is more than respectable temps for load.
I hit around 55c full load, even 60c if the fireplace is on and the ambiant air is warm enough
Cool thanks! Ambient is about 75-78. I'm in Florida, no fireplaces (or winters) :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Sure rub it in :rofl:
It's actually nice here today around 15c
Don't know my Cs very well but I think that's cold!Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I get the det. dram error everytime I go above 440 fsb. I have tried uping the voltages, jumping the wall, and flashing to older and newer bioses. I am sure that it is not my memory or cpu because they can run much higher on other boards. These are my settings. I hope that you guys can help me reach 480 fsb.
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 430
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 112
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 1033
DRAM Command Rate : 2t
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 35
Write Recovery Time : 6
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 : disabled
relax: 0
CPU Voltage : 1.225
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.62
North Bridge Voltage : 1.63
DRAM Voltage : 2.16
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.4
South Bridge Voltage : 1.1
Loadline Calibration : enbled
CPU GTL Reference : .63
North Bridge GTL Reference : .67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : ddr2_ref
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5
NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED :
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
clock twister to auto and or relax level 1 might help. sorry for the stupid response but i dont have that ram or cpu :(Quote:
Originally Posted by cajer
Adjust your ram timing back to 5-5-5-15, and enable Dram Static Read Control and see if it postsQuote:
Originally Posted by cajer
@ webster
what is the batch and voltage id of your processor?
voltage id (vid) can be found using coretemp
batch is on the box.. i.e. L745A675
ive oc'd a few quads all with different vid's (to finally settle on the one i am using currently) and the vid usually can give a ballpark of the expected volts.
also, what water cooling setup are you using to cool the quad?
My Prime has been running for almost 4 hours now. It completely finished one Prime run and has started a second. If everything goes ok I'll get to test about 2 more hours before I have to shut down (my wife and baby sleep in the room too or I would let it fly all night).
Tomorrow night I'll start playing with the RAM I hope.
There are no stupid questions right? :D
What should my limit be when monitoring my temps under load on my qx9650. I've seen various numbers thrown about, but I wasn't sure if they were referring to the generic CPU temp read-out or the read-outs for the individual cores.
Thanks!
I'm thinking about flashing mine....I dunno though....I have a nice stable OC....I really want those memory settings though. Thoughts anyone?
Just thought I'd say thanks for the replies. I will try the settings, and check the Quad vid and batch tomorrow, and post back then.
As for my W/C setup, I'm running a DDCw/petras top, to a PA120.2, a Fuzion with a quad nozzle and the MFSE block with 7/16" tubing.
I've also had DET DRAM hangs as well on higher FSB settings. I was able to get around that with these settings:Quote:
Originally Posted by cajer
DRAM Static Read Control: AUTO
Ai Clock Twister : MODERATE
Transaction Booster : DISABLED
relax: 1 [had to be 1. 0 didn't work for higher FSBs]
i´m searching a intel x3350, Someone knows where
:confused:
hello everyone. First of I apologize if this has been resolved before but i couldnt find the info anywhere though i checked. If there is, i would appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction.
My problem is this, my system is oc'ed to 3.6GHz and is rock stable with Prime95 ver25.3 for 24hours without errors. everything is you could say is hunky dory. however, my crucial ballistix is being identified by MF bios ver 0907 as PC6400 instead of PC8500??? I am all confused on the reason. it is clocked at 1066MHz in the bios and is running with 3:4 divider based on 400x9multi.
how do i resolve this? I am sure this discussion has cropped up before and resolved but for the life of me i cant find the post.
That's just the way it is. There's nothing to resolve. It's a-okay! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by cyrixMII300
u mean everyone has an identical problem?
Yes. They are PC6400 that can just run at PC8500 easily =)Quote:
Originally Posted by cyrixMII300
Mine say the same thing
Guys, I need some advice.
I'm having a tough time finding some memory that will go above 1000 MHz stable on this board. I've had the ReaperX 2x2GB kit (PC28000), the famous G.Skills (PC28000) and I'm currently on the Mushkin Redlines, but all three of them give me back errors in Memtest86+ when I try to go above the rated speed.
I'm waiting on a set of the Dominators PC28500 2x2 kit but they're back ordered and taking forever.
I'm also thinking about trying a 4x1 setup as that might give me more bandwidth. I'd like to go to 1200MHz ideally, but at least be able to run above 1100MHz for 24/7.
Any recommendations on a 2x2 or a 4x1 that plays nice with this board above 1100MHz?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sources
Quote:
Originally Posted by Durkadurka
thank goodness guys. i was starting to get worried that my oc was nothing. :up: anyway, time to get home and do little bit more tweaking on my pc.
Do you need 1.7NB voltage for 400FSB ? did you try to lower it or is the settings on auto in the bios ?Quote:
Originally Posted by cyrixMII300
Try to keep the cores under 65°C real temp reading mate under load, coretemp apparently is 8-10°C off...Quote:
Originally Posted by jwfitt
Did you try 1004 bios and set TRFC to a value at or above 55 ? My Gskills PC8000PQ kit were good up to 1081mhz with 5-5-5-15 2T at 2.1 volts 4gig kits or 4 dimms also need more NB voltageQuote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
Since my RAM was brought down to 890 from 1066 to achieve this overclock, what additional changes are likely needed to get the RAM back to 1066 now that the overclock is stable?
Well I just re-did the stockcooling of my Rampage formula, they used just like on the Maximus a cement-like TIM, was really a pain in the **s to remove those junk. However I applied some MX-2 , I was wondering if this amount is enough, I just put a small drop @ the center, and put the stock cooling back and tighten all 4 screws firmly. So is this amount of TIM enough?
With 1.41NBv I am ideling with 27c tho, not sure if it could be better if the TIM wasnt applied properly at first
That looks to be applied as the goop manufacturer recommends, should be fine. 27 on the NB is not bad anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by mc2k
there are 40 pages of thoughts already. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by binormalkilla
Cheers :up:
well I am then gonna crank the volts up and see how it goes under load.
Heheh, I was going to post this as well :).Quote:
Originally Posted by ericab
TL;DR: MOST people are getting slightly better OC results and better memory bandwidth with the Rampage BIOS. As always YMMV :D
I had NB volts up as high as 1.65 and TRFC at 60 and still got errors in Memtest86+ with the G.Skills.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leeghoofd
In their product sheet they say they will function with this board but only at 333 FSB...:confused:
I've tried loosening all the memory timings and going for more MHz and then walking them back down, but it gives errors no matter what. I actually RMA'd a set to NCIX and they couldn't find anything wrong with them even though they gave me errors at stock and below on my board.
Unless I have an issue with my board...but my Mushkins run at 5-5-5-12 1003MHz on the 266 strap with 400 fsb no problem.
I've tried 1004 and now Rampage bios 0219 and still getting the same issue.
I have tried both of these and they still don't help me once I am above 440 fsb. Another other options?Quote:
Originally Posted by dimsdale
I would recommend it. It makes for a much more stable board and you do get better bandwidth.Quote:
Originally Posted by binormalkilla
I would also recommend a clean OS install after the conversion, some say you dont need it, and I'm not saying you do but I had a few small bugs/issues that were gone after a clean install
If I flash Maximus to Rampage the warranty is lost?
As long as you dont brick the board you can flash back at any timeQuote:
Originally Posted by mitra-
actually the volts are on auto. i was wondering though about the volt. it does seem rather high doesnt it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Leeghoofd
You shouldnt be running volts on auto, 1.7 for NB is way to high imoQuote:
Originally Posted by cyrixMII300
Grnfinger, save and post the stock bios for the rampage in the maximus to rampage thread. bios 0215 is proving to be pretty elusive...
Ah, still struggling to hit a remotely stable FSB of anything over 435MHz, I've tried all the various configs out there that you guys have shared & just cant get there, regardless of MF BIOS version or after swapping over to the Rampage BIOS. A big thanks to Kup, The Stilt et al for all their hard work allowing me & thousands of others to reap the benefits of their efforts though :)
I've finally resigned myself to sticking with a cool 24/7 3.6GHz, would have liked to have posted at 4GHz but I think I've been unlucky with my Q6600 (VID 1.30, Batch L734B293) that wont let me get there.
Would I see any real increases if I got myself a nice new Q9450 or with its lower multiplier & early days would I be running a very real risk of seeing minimal, if any performance increases?
I'll post my BIOS settings tomorrow if any think it'll help, personally I feel I've just hit that FSB wall.
Thanks for the advice in advance :)
I say yes, do it. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by binormalkilla
It's easy, reversible, and beneficial. I do not see any drawbacks whatsoever.
My pleasure dude, but I think the real thanks should go out to EVERYONE who contributed to the 3 Maximus/Rampage threads!!! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by GlowingBulb
Post your settings here if you're using the Rampage bios and in the Maximus Part 2 thread if you're on a Maximus and we'll do out best to get you even higher! 1.3v VID isn't the highest it could have been, pretty average IMO, so not bad at all. :up:
I would avoid the q9450 like the plaque, it is :banana::banana::banana::banana: for overclocking.Quote:
Originally Posted by GlowingBulb
With a VID of 1.30 I would assume 3.8GHz will be the limit, my quad has a vid of 1.325 and I cant run any higher than 3.8GHz for the volts needed to go higher is insane. Post your setup so we can see what adjustments need to made.
mc2k's board shipped with bios 219, he was told it was 215 from the supplier.
So I cannot provide 215 , With the board released now I would expect to see another bios shortly.
Keep us posted on the results plz, want to see if there is any advantage to a "real" RampageQuote:
Originally Posted by mc2k
asus website says that it ships with 0215... oh well guess i will just wait. thanks for the speedy response as always.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I can't make my usb stick bootable with the hp utitily that we are supposed to use in the mod. I have tried 4 different usb sticks, vistia, xp sp3, and xp sp2 all of which still do not work. Is there any other way to perform the mod?
the 737B668 i had had a 1.325 vid... to get to 3.8Ghz i needed 1.64 volts, 1.8ppl in bios to get stable....
i quickly returned it and got another... then returned that one... repeated about 20x to settle with the quad i have now.
For starters, DO enable the Static Read contyrol for stability climbing over 450FSB, 2nd relax them timings and reduce Ai Twister to Mod or even light, 3nr if still unstable, relax boost to 1 - 7 as need be. But w/ that RAM Ai of Moderate, + boost to auto is fine if Static read is enabled. Plus depends on your VDIMM for 1066, I needed 2.224v at 1050 @ 4-4-4-13 (same PC2-6400 but, Golds). Next, try strap to Auto, as I have had many BIOS versdion not like to be forced to a set speed. Besides, most the time a given DRAM spd for a certain CPU/RAM ratio, can only use one strap and it will fix to that one automatically. And if testing for CPU FSB, fix to 1:1 by also setting DRAM frequency to Auto as it will also fix 1:1 for you. Again, many BIOS I tested for my CPU dont like to be manually set for 1:1 but do fine on say, 5:6. Lastly, some of your volts are either too much for the OC or some not enough, but hard to tell since you not clear if this is actual or as set.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajer
So members PLEASE, if not gonna specify wich voltages (as set or as reported in CMOS), then at least only use actual voltages reported by CMOS, not as set (since we know this and many mobos overvolt but at different rates). Anybody can figure on how to set to get teh volts they need as actual. ThanX!
This is normal, it's cause of the RAM Jdec specs. All overclocking RAM above Jedec speced PC-6400 is just spd binned to perform at the overclocker speeds we pay for. So even PC2-9200 is gonna' look like PC2-6400 to BIOS but will just OC a lot better. It has to be able to boot as DDR800 for mobo's that cannot OC, or else it would not POST. So even timings will be relaxed to ensure this. That's why it's totally OK to buy even this OC quality RAM if @ stock 800MHz or mild OC cause of the ability to tighten up timings.Quote:
Originally Posted by cyrixMII300
Not bad temp on the NB. I removed even the IHS off the X38 and got even less. Now I never really run mine so low, but on 1.5v on nB and @ 500FSB, I only get 37c idle and 42c loaded. On warm days, it hits 39c idle and 43c. I used to hit 48c before I removed the IHS completely but reseating the Fusion block directly to chip set die.Quote:
Originally Posted by mc2k
O.K. I admit I am getting better stability with my returned RMA. But I still get occassional failures to resume from S3 Sleep (Stabd By) on my 5:6 divider on a modest OC to 4750FSB and above (havent test daily mild 450FSB on 5:6 yet).More vdimm or vcore and a tad more NB did not matter. I went as high as 1.488v, (the 2nd Mobo in my sig @ 480x8) PLL: 1.648v, FSBT: 1.504v, NB: 1.54v, and CPU+NB GTL_Ref = 63x/67x respectively. Even tested RAM to 1.288v and still no go even though it passed with colors and temps were always good. Passed several hrs of all modes of Prime 95 v25.5 each time. Yet on a given day after many functions of S3, sometimes into S3 and back again, it just fails either in the morning after hrs of sleep or middle of the day when only in Sleep for few hrs.
Anybody find a butter zone for this? Note, S4 (Hibernate) always workes in any of the test. And S3 always works on a 1:1 even over 500FSB and with lower voltages all accross the board. So what gives?
Also could I do the mod once windows is booted up under command prompt?
no.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajer
well.... its POSSIBLE...
but dont do it.
just dont.
if you want proof just read all of the horror stories people have talked about w/ updating BIOS within windows. (asus update anyone ?)
I get to sit down today and start to work, and to my suprise, my computer starts up @ 333x9 with the settings previously mentioned. However it was extremely unstable, it was still surprising. Anyways, I took Grnfinger's settings, and booted with some little stability at 1.336v. Eventually gained stability, and passed 2 hours of prime with 1.45v in BIOS, 1.436 in CoreTemp. Idle temps about 35 and load temps between 50-55. So I give my sincere gratitude to Grnfinger. My only question now is what do I do next? Also, my VID is 1.2625v, Batch L728A924.
I have the same problem so now I'm testing bios 1004 because I don't like bios 0907 but read thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Nuckin_Futs
http://support.asus.com/download/dow...%20Formula
Quote:
Fix system freezes if been interrupted by USB devices before entered S3
now go for 400x9 :)
this is the about the settings i had for same vid cpu (owned 2 days then exchanged... retail stores and return policys)
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-800
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : NORMAL or DEFAULT (dont remember what it says)
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : NORMAL or DEFAULT (dont remember what it says)
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
Write to PRE Delay : Auto
Read to PRE Delay : Auto
PRE to PRE Delay : Auto
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : Auto
ALL PRE to REF Delay : Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : AUTO (was strong on mf)
Transaction Booster : AUTO
CPU Voltage : 1.5
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.54
North Bridge Voltage : 1.56 4 sticks of ram needs more volts so probably a smidge less than this for stability.
DRAM Voltage : 2.1
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.51
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5
Just started messing with an E8400 on a Maximus Formula 1.03G board.
Load Line Calibration is on but haven't tried the pencil mod yet.
But does this look right?
Seems pretty jagged compared to some other OCCT graphs I've seen.
http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/1...corejg8.th.png
Guessing it's my crummy Enermax Liberty 620W.
My 24/7 settings for 3.6GHz. Rock stable, I could probably lower my NB & FSB a little lower. I am working from memory here & will edit / update this post when I get home from work.
I hope this helps somebody anyhoo :)
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1066
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : NORMAL
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : NORMAL
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 : 35
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
Write to PRE Delay : Auto
Read to PRE Delay : Auto
PRE to PRE Delay : Auto
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : Auto
ALL PRE to REF Delay : Auto
All of my memory subtimings that are shown as "Auto" above are manually set to whatever value the board is showign in the BIOS
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Enabled
Performance Level: 6
CPU Voltage : 1.475
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.56
DRAM Voltage : 2.1
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.42
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2-REF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2-REF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto
Oh god, I forgot to mention that the 1.45v acheived stability for 400x9 and the settings previously mentioned by Grnfinger. Honestly, how did I forget to mention that?:shrug:
Sorry for the confusion, i feel stupid now :(
I'm running an ASUS Maximus Formula (bios 1004) and trying to max out my overclock on a QX9650. When I stress test the machine using prime95, I'm getting either rounding errors or fatal errors only on Thread 4, which seems to correspond to CPU Core #4.
I can get the CPU stable at 3.4 GHz and 3.6 GHz with a 400 MHz FSB, but when I try to go to 3.8 GHz, it's always Core #4 that fails after about two hours.
Have you guys seen that the same core repeatedly fails stress testing after a few hours? I think I was 10 hours prime95 stable at 3.6 GHz and 1.26V, but I can't get that kind of stability on Core 4 even with 1.36V.
Anyone have a suggestion on what might be going wrong or any BIOS setting that might help with the same core failing after a few hours of stress testing? BTW, Core #4 (the core that keeps failing), is actually running a degree or two cooler than Core #1.
Thanks in advance!
The answer was no additional changes, just kicked the RAM back up. Still stable :))Quote:
Originally Posted by wreckwriter
I haven't done the mod, but recently I had made my usb stick bootable. Not sure if it helps you but I followed these directions:Quote:
Originally Posted by cajer
http://www.bay-wolf.com/usbmemstick.htm
Do your usb sticks have preinstalled software?
Still no results from an X48 RF vs. X38 RF?
I haven't seen any so far.
i need help everyone. could someone who has done 4.0GHz on air with a Q6600 please post your bios setting and also volts? I am at 3.6GHz now and cannot possibly go over even a MHz but i know that the baby can do it. so please could someone post your settings?
in the case that it has already been done, please let me know which thread and i will find it. thanks a gazzillion...
How are you guys keeping your N/B temps down on your non SE boards. If I try to run 400 fsb my N/B temps go up over 52 deg. while stressing with Prime95. From what I read at the start of this thread you should not let it go over 47? I have a thermal sensor on mine ran to the front panel. With a 3.2Ghz overclock on my Q6600 (356x9) it runs at 45 deg while stressing, and 40 idle. I'd like to try 400x8, or maybe 3.6ghz once my ultra 120 extreme gets here, but the N/B temps worry me. Don't want to fry this thing.
Heres my bios setup:
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting :9
FSB Frequency :356
FSB Strap to North Bridge :333
PCI-E Frequency:100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-855
DRAM Command Rate :2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency :5
RAS# to CAS# Delay :4
RAS# Precharge :4
RAS# ActivateTime :12
RAS# to RAS# Delay :4
Row Refresh Cycle Time :55
Write Recovery Time :5
Read to Precharge Time :Auto
Read to Write Delay (S/D) :9
Write to Read Delay (S) :5
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 :Auto
Transaction Booster :Disabled
CPU Voltage :1.2625
CPU PLL Voltage :Auto
North Bridge Voltage :Auto
DRAM Voltage :1.88
FSB Termination Voltage :Auto
South Bridge Voltage :Auto
Loadline Calibration :Auto
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 : Auto
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Auto
Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : 9.0
- Ratio CMOS Setting :
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Enabled
Vanderpool Technology : Enabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Disabled
Quick Question: Spread Spectrum in the BIOS, as in:
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
What the heck is this? Should it be disabled, enabled, or AUTO for overclocking??
Thanks~!
next logical step would be 9x422
it shouldnt be too big of a hassle and should be around the stated volts i mentioned before. if those were your volts for 9x400 then you should be able to hit 4.8 with this board, cpu, and memory config granted you are in the 1:1 memory divider. your memory should easily reach 844.
if you are happy with your current overclock, the next step would be to tighten down your memory (test with memtest86... boots off a cd/usb)
higher clock speeds are going to result in higher temps... though with the temps and volts you have now i think 3.8 is attainable and fairly safe.
how is your bandwidth in everest at this point?
disabled disabled.. it is something to eliminate the electrical disturbance created by the pc components. if i remember well thats the definition.
First thing, get NB voltage off AUTO. I believe mine is at 1.55 or 1.57 (will have to check tonight if you need). Also I use a waterblock on mine. My NB is about 30 at idle and around 40 at load.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ric2L
If you want ot keep AIR on your mobo then you should remove the stock heat sink form the NB and SB and put some after market coolers on like the Thermaltake NB cooler and the SB
I went with water cooling my self, but those should give you NO problem when overclocking. When I removed the stock heat pipe from the SB it was cooler than with it on. All the heat from the NB was being transfered down the pipe and heating the SB more than cooling it. It was reverse engineering :P
PS you should only need 1.47v on your NB to reach 3.6 easily stable.
Anyone have a template for a Q6600 at around 4.0Ghz with the Rampage bios ?
Nope no preinstalled software and the guide does not work.Quote:
Originally Posted by tc17
There will be some shortly, working on getting some numbers togetherQuote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
instead of asking for a quick bios setup, it is better to post your current bios settings and hardware.
Then we can see what needs to be adjusted and everyone can make suggestions
This is with a Corsair 620HX, Load Line enabled and NO pencil modQuote:
Originally Posted by Signal64
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...9h27-VCore.png
You might want to try bumping up the voltage a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Signal64
MAXIMUX FORMULA SE BIOS v0903 (new return)Quote:
Originally Posted by cyrixMII300
[set as] = reported
------------------------
Extreme Tweaker Settings
Ai Overclock: [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up: [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control: [Manial]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [8]
FSB Frequency: [500]
FSB Strap to North Bridge: [Auto]
PCI-E Frequency: [115]
DRAM Frequency: [Auto] (can try divider later if stable)
DRAM Command Rate: [2T]
DRAM Timing Control: [Manual]
Primary Info : 5-5-5-15-3-42-6-3 (try 4-4-4-13 @ 2.24v when stable)
Secondary Info : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6
DRAM Static Read Control: [Enabled] (helps with FSB on these core and mobo
Ai Clock Twister: [Light] (moderate if stable later)
Transaction Booster: [Disabled] (Auto later if stable)
Relax Level [0] 0-7 for more stability or Auto, if stable)
CPU Voltage ----------------- [1.58xxv] = 1.58v (some need 1.60v for stability @ 4GHz)
CPU PLL Voltage ------------- [1.54v] ==== 1.648v (may need upto 1.712v, not more then 1.79v) EDIE: I used 1.712 afterall)
North Bridge Voltage -------- [1.49v] ==== 1.520v
DRAM Voltage ---------------- [2.12v] === 2.224v (or whaterver you need)
FSB Termination Voltage ----- [1.44v] ==== 1.504v (shouldnt need more then 1.54v here)
South Bridge Voltage -------- [1.075v] === 1.104v (1.114 for RAID set stability)
Loadline Calibration -------- [Enabled]
CPU GTL Refference ---------- [0.63%] --
North Bridge GTL Reference -- [0.67%] --
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage -- [Auto] ---
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage -- [Auto] ---
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage - [Auto] =====
SB 1.5v Voltage ------------- [1.55v] ==== 1.600v
CPU + PCI-E Spread Spectrum --------- [Disabled]
This for example of 4GHz @ 1:1 for DDR1000, most stable for mine, but Quads are already hard to keep this high so try dividers at your desired risk. I did get some to hold. 450x9 as well, much easier but less RAM in 1:1 so try dividers here if you can get away with it.
minimal voltages and more airflow for SE users on air. I found for SE on air, leaving barbs open but "stove piping" them to outside or one in line of fresh air and other in draft of exhaulst adds a tad of cooling effort, as well as good draft of air from cool sorse blowing over. The tiny fans just buckled directly onto it didntr seam to halp as much, and only made more noise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ric2L
so... i guess we are taking bets then :p:
my bet...
THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE WHAT SO EVER.
alright, as per the posting on page 101, here are my settings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Current Bios Version Used is 0907 with XP SP2.
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 1199
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 42
Write Recovery Time : 6
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 : Enabled
Boost Level : 0
CPU Voltage : Auto
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto
North Bridge Voltage : Auto
DRAM Voltage : Auto
FSB Termination Voltage : Auto
South Bridge Voltage : Auto
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
NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED :
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting :9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Enabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Enabled
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenEffect
That's what I'm thinking we'll see.
9x450 @1080 ram is very easy to do on the 333 strap, you have to disable Dram static tho but on the up side you can run Trans Booster on strong to compensate bandwidth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nuckin_Futs
I doubt you will ever get your rig stable at 1200 mhz ram with those timing, your looking for 4.0GHz on a Q6600?Quote:
Originally Posted by cyrixMII300
until i get water i have a fan screwed to the sink with 2wood screws. the screws go right inbetween the pins on the sink.. i droped about 15 degrees with the fan on it even with bumping up my nb volts to 1.51....Quote:
Originally Posted by Ric2L
Here try this for starts and post back any issuesQuote:
Originally Posted by Sources
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 445
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333 / 400
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1069 / 1186
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 : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 35
Write Recovery Time : 6
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
Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger ( set to strong/moderate if running 400 strap@1186)
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level [7]
Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled
CPU Voltage : Set what your cpu needs (maybe 1.40 to start?)
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge Voltage : 1.51
DRAM Voltage : 2.10
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
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 : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5
Dunno, waiting on the results from the Rampage owner, But I would suspect that the rampage will pull slightly better numbersQuote:
Originally Posted by ZenEffect
After lots of tweaking I've gotten 4 ghz stable on small fft tests in prime. However, I cannot pass Blend mode (usually one thread dies in 30-50 min, while the other 3 chug on for hours - tested up to 10 hrs this morning).
I've tried all kinds of RAM settings as I've seen suggested here: Twister-Light, Transaction Booster disabled 0-7/auto/etc.
Looking for suggestions! Thanks.
The DRAM Volts show up as 2.1 in Everest which is suggest for the G.skill I have, However CPU-Z shows a 1.8v rating for running it at 400 mhz (vs the default 533). I tried lowering the DRAMV to 1.8 in the bios but that didn't help either.Code:Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 10
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 112
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 801 Mhz
DRAM Command Rate : Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Auto
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : Auto
CPU Voltage : 1.4375
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49
DRAM Voltage : 2.0
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.4
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 : 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
yes i am. trying to get this Q6600 up to 4.0GHz without sending him straight to heaven. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
alright thanks man. i am going to try this shortly and see what happens. i have a question though. isnt the volt of 1.58 for the core not too high?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nuckin_Futs
It's a tad high, but then it isnt really the daily user profile. Just cool to know it can stable and Prime at such FSB and clock. the 480x8 is more reasonable but just lower a lil' of vcore. 1.488 worked for mine, but still needed the 1.712 PLL and 1.504 FSBT.
My m8 I loaned this too got better on his DFI x38 cause of the GTL_RTef and Pll tweaks better on his mobo. The quads really need better individual GTL and PLL tweaking to keep the loaded heat down. I can hit 67c easy on a warm day w/ the 1.58v, just cause 2 cores get more GTL then they need.
jwfitt,
I'm in exactly the same position you are...QX9650, Maximus Formula (1004 bios), and even the G.Skill 8500s and Thermaltake eXtreme with Scythe fan.
I've been having trouble getting stable higher than 3.6GHz. Same failure as you as well - one thread will fail after about 30 mins in prime95 blend mode while the other three run indefinitely.
I'll let you know what bios profile I'm able to come up with. Any other QX9650 people here care to share a profile?
Thanks in advance!
I would think you need more NB voltage with that much RAM.
Also, I wouldn't leave PLL on auto. There have been suggestions that the infamous 45nm degradation is caused by high PLL, and you never know what your board could be doing there. I leave mine at the minimum 1.5v.
Auto PLL gives about 1.60, you can monitor the voltage in the bios
I predict water cooled, over volted X38 = air cooled, stock X48
Would the Thermal Paste that comes installed on the heatsinks on this motherboard, have a longer life than putting our own paste on?
I was debating whether I want to change the paste or not. I don't care to be replacing it every 12 months (my Thermalright Chill Factor paste says to replace it every 12 months).
Yeah, but I've had instances where I boot into bios with settings on Auto and all of a sudden in the monitor in the bios I get a huge overvolt. That's why I'm careful about auto.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
(Although, it hasn't happened with PLL yet, but with SB a couple of times)
Yet for me, if I allowed it, Auto gives me 1.712, but can drop when unexpected, or I supose it can go higher. It hasnt, to my knowledge. at 500FSB, my Auto for NB wants to use 1.6v, yet I never needed that high for anything yet. O' ja a quad w/ 4 sticks on a divider.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Obviously, different CPU's and BIOS overvolt at a various rate, so this is why it makes so much sence for all of us if we give or refference our voltages as REPORTED, not what we set.
Does the mod show correct temps for the NB and SB? I just flashed to the MF bios 1004 and now the NB and SB are showing the same temps when before the temps were different with bios 0903.
What're you using to read the temps?Quote:
Originally Posted by safan80
Nice rig!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by dimsdale
I've been testing a bunch of RAM settings to no avail. I finally started pumping up the CPU Voltage...last place I thought to check since I passed small FFT tests w/ no issues at my current settings.
Anyhow, I'd start tweaking the cpu voltage up a bit and take it from there...so far blend is hanging in there for almost an hour now with all 4 threads still going.
UPDATE: One thread crapped out right around the hour mark...gonna take a different approach and see how Blend handles similar settings at 333x12 (vs 400x10).
everest. I should add I only have this problem with the system running at stock when I OC the NB and SB temp are where they should be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stanley Pain
Odd, I had to update Everest and everything seems fine. Oldder version wasn't showing NB/SB, or the proper voltage readings.
Im running my q6600 @ 3ghz could anyone tell me if my voltages look okay, mainly the 3.3 v, 5 v and 12 v. As i have a friend who has almost same settings but his voltages are lower than mine for the 3.3 5 and 12 sections in everest.
Thanks
Voltage Values
CPU Core 1.22 V
+3.3 V 3.26 V
+5 V 4.90 V
+12 V 11.93 V
+5 V Standby 4.97 V
FSB VTT 1.36 V
North Bridge Core 1.36 V
South Bridge Core 1.09 V
South Bridge PLL 1.55 V
DIMM 2.14 V
DIMM VTT 1.07 V
jwfitt,
Were you able to get the QX9650 stable at 3800 MHz? (Or are you jumping straight to 4000 MHz?)
I'm very stable at 3600 MHz with 1.28125 V (bios) / 1.2640 (Everest) and load line calibration enabled. But I can't even get stable at 3800.
I'd be interested to know your key bios settings if you were stable at 3800.
-dimsdale
Can anyone tell me where does the MB temp reading is taken on the Maximus?
My temps are all pretty good (NB 34-38, SB 30-35 and core 28-38) even on high load and OC (E8400 at 400 FSB, 3600) on air, but my MB temp gets to 48 on load (from 36 idle to 48 on load)!
Are you running your hard drives raid?Quote:
Originally Posted by Levesque
is the Vid card cooler stock ? single or dual slot? and does it exit hot air out the back or into the case ?
How many case fans do you have and are they set up with a good air flow path ?
Plus those ballistix get HOT ! unless you are cooling them directly somehow.
I'm actually testing 3.8 Ghz right now. I've given up on the 4 ghz being stable...more cpuv seemed to give longer stability, but the voltages were getting too high for my liking.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimsdale
I let a blend test run before I left for work, gonna see how it did and try some more tweaking tonight. I have gotten 3.6 perfectly stable w/ blend and small ffts.
I'll let you know if I find any good settings for 3.8 when/if I find them!