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

My CPU temps are 20C+ below actual, but the core temps seem to be accurate with the 0709 bios.
I have needed the following settings to get 3.6GHz, 1800MHz FSB and 1200MHz ram. Is the reason I need 1.63v's on the Northbridge due to my FSB and ram speed? Seems like my v settings on the NB are the highest?

Orthos running just to show temps under load:

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This is on air
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Originally Posted by kup

How strange!

I'll leave it as is in the first post until I get a few more people report the same thing.

I'd go straight to bios 0903 as it does seem to be best for the majority of users now.

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My non SE is REV 1.02G as well.

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Originally Posted by BulldogPO

Weird thing hapened yesterday, I upgraded latest forcewares to my 64bit Vista, and shutdown took forever.

Than it did not boot at all and no picture on screen, I tought what the hell.
I did CLR CMOS atleast 4 times and no difference.
Tried other GFX card, no difference.
LCD Poster showed that DET DRAM all the time.
Then I removed RAM´s, no differecne.
Then I tried those OCZ momory modules one by one, and one bootted fine.
Then I tried other and same thing GFX cards fan blowed 100% and no picture on screen.
I thought that other memory died.
But after few hours I tried them again both installed and everuthing worked fine.
I just dont understand what caused this and why?

I also lost photos from 4GB PNY SD card that was in USB card reader.

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I also had that problem when I upgraded to 169.28 a few hours ago, It wouldn't post and I was so close to using my P5K, I had my maximus on a box testing it and it finally worked, so I cleaned up my chassis and then put it back in, Now I got a 5% better air flow because of the cleanup i did.

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Originally Posted by Leeghoofd

Seems reservoir to pump tubing is kinked :(

Gonna try to build a loop in my Antec P160 next week with only Nb and CPU in the loop with 2 rads ( one 120mm and a dual 120mm )

Keep you guys posted

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here you can see my old antec p160 H2O rig.
http://www.tweak.dk/newtweak/casemod.php?caseid=114

i relly mis that rig .

Could somebody post some chipset temp on default and let say on 400 fsb...And what is max fsb you can achieve

Hello!

Would somebode tell me BIOS settings for 0907, I would like to get 450x8, I copied some settings from this forums, but they didnt worked for me. When I tried to boot from 450x8 to windows poster wrote "DET DRAM". It works fine with 400x8 but that isnt enough for me =)



My rig:

Q6600 (1.25 VID) G0-stepping
ASUS Maximus formula SE
Transcend aXeram 1066mhz


EDIT: Okay it works now with 9x400 FSB, I'll drive prime95 now.
EDIT2: D'oh Fatal error, I'll go check volts
EDIT3: I raised CPU volts, Self test 768k begins now.

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Originally Posted by Azz

Hello!

Would somebode tell me BIOS settings for 0907, I would like to get 450x8, I copied some settings from this forums, but they didnt worked for me. When I tried to boot from 450x8 to windows poster wrote "DET DRAM". It works fine with 400x8 but that isnt enough for me =)



My rig:

Q6600 (1.25 VID) G0-stepping
ASUS Maximus formula SE
Transcend aXeram 1066mhz


EDIT: Okay it works now with 9x400 FSB, I'll drive prime95 now.
EDIT2: D'oh Fatal error, I'll go check volts
EDIT3: I raised CPU volts, Self test 768k begins now.

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if you get the "det ram" hang try changing the transaction booster,
425x8 I set it to enabled /level 0 but if I set 450x8 and leave it like that I get the same problem. "det ram"
450x8 transaction booster set to auto and I boot just fine
It dosent hurt ram speed any or anything you can notice anyways


425x8 @1133MHZ /400 strap
Read = 9500 : Write = 7740 : Copy = 8308 : Latency = 52.1ns

450x8 @1080MHZ /333 strap
Read = 9587 : Write = 8207 : Copy = 8642 : Latency = 52.0ns

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

if you get the "det ram" hang try changing the transaction booster,
425x8 I set it to enabled /level 0 but if I set 450x8 and leave it like that I get the same problem. "det ram"
450x8 transaction booster set to auto and I boot just fine
It dosent hurt ram speed any or anything you can notice anyways


425x8 @1133MHZ /400 strap
Read = 9500 : Write = 7740 : Copy = 8308 : Latency = 52.1ns

450x8 @1080MHZ /333 strap
Read = 9587 : Write = 8207 : Copy = 8642 : Latency = 52.0ns

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Okay I'll try, I got it now at 9x400, It gives error usually at 896k. 9x seems not like to be stable at lower volts (1.375v - 1.4v) I'll drive 3Dmark06 now.

photos of the Formula vs the Extreme

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Originally Posted by quake6

Could somebody post some chipset temp on default and let say on 400 fsb...And what is max fsb you can achieve

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my temps when idle (default) NB 40 C
SB 35 C
MB 32 C
CPU 20 C
Bios version 0903

Oke some quick Questions before I start to setup this board along with a Q6600. What ram should I use for the sake of ease for starters on this new board: 2x1GB Ballistix PC8500 tracers, or the 2x2GB G.Skill PQ8000. The ballistix I used for my P5K deluxe , was running a nice 1200mhz 5-5-5-12 @ 2.05v. The G.Skill I didnt test it yet it is still new in the package, along with a new Q6600. So I try to run 400x9 at first. What Bios are u guys suggesting? 0903/ 0907? Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Notechis

my temps when idle (default) NB 40 C
SB 35 C
MB 32 C
CPU 20 C
Bios version 0903

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Maybe load? :)

I've hit a wall and have no idea why

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : 8.0
- Ratio CMOS Setting : Manual 8x
FSB Frequency : 443
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1173
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 : AUTO
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 : STRONG
Transaction Booster : DISABLED RELAX 0

CPU Voltage : 1.475
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge Voltage : 1.54
DRAM Voltage : 2.14
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.54
South Bridge Voltage : AUTO
Loadline Calibration : ENABLED
CPU GTL Reference : .63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : .67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AITP
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
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 : 8
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


I've tried bumping the voltage up on the cpu, memory, NB, SB cpu PLL etc etc and I can not get past 443FSB. My temps only hit 48 on the core's and the cpu temp around 20 with prime going. If I try 450FSB my system wont even post. Any ideas on what I can try, with my temps being this low I wouldnt mind trying to hit 500x7.

I'm still testing this setup 9 hours on prime no errors yet
so try this for 450x8

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333MHZ
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1080
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 : AUTO
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 : Strong
Transaction Booster : Disabled
-Boost Level 0

CPU Voltage : 1.525 ( you may need to adjust)
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO ( yes damit AUTO!) ( dont argue with what works )
North Bridge Voltage : 1.6.1 ( will lower after prime test passes)
DRAM Voltage : 2.0
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.54
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

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 : 8
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 : Enabled

i have a stupid problem
if i use a dual core cpu i hit fsb wall ad 460 mhz

if i use a quad core i hit fsb wall ad 430 mhz.

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Originally Posted by quake6

Maybe load? :)

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here are NB and SB under full load for 30 mins

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...4-13h17-NB.png

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...4-13h17-SB.png

Hi guys, this is my first post here. Normally spend my time on a less extreme OCing board :). Have been lurking around the Maxumus threads for a while, learning about OCing the Maximus Formula. Finally got a really decent stable clock so i thought I'd give something back by posting my BIOS setting. I know I got lucky with the CPU but the setting may help.

Specs:
CPU: Q6600
Revison: G0
FPO: L745A817
Clockspeed: 4095 Mhz
Vcore (under load in windows): 1.544v (1.5500 BIOS)
Vid (core temp): 1.2000v
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Formula Non SE
Cooling: Custom water
Thermal paste used: Artic Silver 5
CPU Temp: 77/77/68/71 - I need a new rad, + the IHS probably needs lapping, Core#3 is always much lower than the rest.

BIOS 903
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 455
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- Auto
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 42
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 : STRONG
Transaction Booster : disabled

(voltage are actual)

CPU Voltage : 1.55v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.70v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.67v
DRAM Voltage : 2.12v
FSB Termination Voltage :1.6v
South Bridge Voltage : AUTO
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto
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

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 : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...ers/4095-4.jpg


CPUZ http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=286539

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Originally Posted by X.T.R.E.M.E_ICE

My non SE is REV 1.02G as well.

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Same here, Non SE REV 1.02G :)

Anyone know were there is a listing of *stock* volts for NB, SB, etc on this board? Just because it runs at x on auto, doesn't mean that's stock. Just wondering where the "safe" range is for each. Anandtech partially discusses some of these in the link in the OP.

@grnfinger:Thank you very much

Is this mbo capable for let say 550mhz fsb with dual core?

what is the max temp for NB and SB ? 24/7 use.

one more thing:

with this settings i run orthos blend in 10h and past also memtest.

but the computer stop responding sometimes for a few seconds. sometimes

someone who have some idea to dissolve this problem ?


BIOS 0903
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: DDR2-1140
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 : Auto
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: Disable
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : 1.4250v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.52v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.36v
DRAM Voltage : 2.24v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.36v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.05v
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 : 0 mV
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5v

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

So guys, I just got my Maximus today, got it installed and am working on my OS right now...

No overclocking, just stock and my NB temps are at 42-45 idle... this seems a bit high. Any advice on how to drop this? I'm in a case w/great airflow, so short of hard mounting a fan on the NB (no idea how I'd do that) I'm at a loss.

what to do???

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Originally Posted by sonofander

So guys, I just got my Maximus today, got it installed and am working on my OS right now...

No overclocking, just stock and my NB temps are at 42-45 idle... this seems a bit high. Any advice on how to drop this? I'm in a case w/great airflow, so short of hard mounting a fan on the NB (no idea how I'd do that) I'm at a loss.

what to do???

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I reseated my fuzion block with AS5 and temps droped 5 -7 celcius
I'm on water and full load the NB hits 45 celcius

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Originally Posted by Exentler

what is the max temp for NB and SB ? 24/7 use.

one more thing:

with this settings i run orthos blend in 10h and past also memtest.

but the computer stop responding sometimes for a few seconds. sometimes

someone who have some idea to dissolve this problem ?


BIOS 0903
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: DDR2-1140
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 : Auto
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: Disable
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : 1.4250v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.52v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.36v
DRAM Voltage : 2.24v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.36v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.05v
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 : 0 mV
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5v

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

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Not sure if this is your issue but check this out, it might help you.

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...4&submit=Go%21

devilhood had this issue I think and the dl resovled it for him
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...160945&page=88

he talks about it here and a few pages back

can anyone help me get over my fsb :brick: ?

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Originally Posted by sonofander

So guys, I just got my Maximus today, got it installed and am working on my OS right now...

No overclocking, just stock and my NB temps are at 42-45 idle... this seems a bit high. Any advice on how to drop this? I'm in a case w/great airflow, so short of hard mounting a fan on the NB (no idea how I'd do that) I'm at a loss.

what to do???

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I have the same case as you and was also surprised by the nb temps (45@load).I pulled of the heatpipes and installed the swiftech mcw30, now i havent seen anything above 31c.;)

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Originally Posted by brewer265

I have the same case as you and was also surprised by the nb temps (45@load).I pulled of the heatpipes and installed the swiftech mcw30, now i havent seen anything above 31c.;)

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after pulling the heatpipes, what did you do about the SB and mosfets? Can I get a picture???

I'm loving this board so far... Definately more complicated than the Abit, but I'm already stable at higher clocks with lower volts on my 9650. Haven't started playing with the memory yet, but I'm looking forward to getting there!

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

Not sure if this is your issue but check this out, it might help you.

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...4&submit=Go%21

devilhood had this issue I think and the dl resovled it for him
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...160945&page=88

he talks about it here and a few pages back

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it looks like i have a problem with ICH9 or HDD. When the computer stop responding the HDD led is lighing constant. i have no idea what i shall do!

i'm not running raid and have x64 xp.

i'm have Lian Li V1000 so all the heat goes from NB to SB :S
shall a cut the heatpipe or buy a 40mm fan ?

OK, no matter what I do, I cannot get ANY divider to work now??? It's hanging on DET DRAm. UGH. 1:1 is it. I know I saw someone else having the same issue but I don't remember where I saw it. I'm on BIOS 0903. If there are issues with dividers, maybe it should be added to the OP.

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Originally Posted by FZ1

OK, no matter what I do, I cannot get ANY divider to work now??? It's hanging on DET DRAm. UGH. 1:1 is it. I know I saw someone else having the same issue but I don't remember where I saw it. I'm on BIOS 0903. If there are issues with dividers, maybe it should be added to the OP.

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Its transaction booster
400 strap enabled / 0
333 strap disabled /0 or 1

I find if I get the det ram hang once I adjust trans booster it will post, this may not be your issue but it works for me.

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

Its transaction booster
400 strap enabled / 0
333 strap disabled /0 or 1

I find if I get the det ram hang once I adjust trans booster it will post, this may not be your issue but it works for me.

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WOW. YOU DA MAN. Used 333 - disabled - 1 and booted like a champ! Running @ DDR2-1080

THIS SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE OP!!!(please!)

can some1 explain me short what this strap is all about? Is lower or higher better? ( 266 -400)? this seems to cause some O/c problems right?

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Originally Posted by sonofander

after pulling the heatpipes, what did you do about the SB and mosfets? Can I get a picture???

I'm loving this board so far... Definately more complicated than the Abit, but I'm already stable at higher clocks with lower volts on my 9650. Haven't started playing with the memory yet, but I'm looking forward to getting there!

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i used an enzotech CNB-S1 on the southbridge, just had to mod the holes on it as they are 2 far apart. for the mosfets i just left that part of the original cooling on the board; it is seperate from the heatpipe.

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Originally Posted by mc2k

can some1 explain me short what this strap is all about? Is lower or higher better? ( 266 -400)? this seems to cause some O/c problems right?

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See the OP under "BIOS settings and what they do". It links to an article on Anandtech that explains this. (there is more than this blurb)

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FSB Strap to Northbridge: Auto, 200, 266, 333, and 400. There once was a time when this single setting controlled a whole series of MCH performance configuration registers. Implemented in its current form, this option does little more than determine what memory dividers are available for use.

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Thnx FZ1, it is now clear :up:

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Originally Posted by DEVIL_DK

can anyone help me get over my fsb :brick: ?

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List your BIOS settings using the template in the OP. Pay attention to your NB voltage...see how it compares to what others have posted. This has a big impact on the FSB.

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Originally Posted by brewer265

i used an enzotech CNB-S1 on the southbridge, just had to mod the holes on it as they are 2 far apart. for the mosfets i just left that part of the original cooling on the board; it is seperate from the heatpipe.

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Did you use thermal paste on SB? And did you use this quartered ring from the Enzotech package around the SB-Chip?

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

Did you use thermal paste on SB? And did you use this quartered ring from the Enzotech package around the SB-Chip?

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i used arctic silver ceramic, not sure about the other part you are asking. i just had to bring the holes closer together to mount on sb. on a side note if you want to go with crossfire you probably want to use the lower high version.

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Originally Posted by FZ1

List your BIOS settings using the template in the OP. Pay attention to your NB voltage...see how it compares to what others have posted. This has a big impact on the FSB.

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i have don all the 450 mhz setups from page 1 and stille noting.

i run 460 alle auto , just not vcore an ram volt.

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Originally Posted by DEVIL_DK

i have don all the 450 mhz setups from page 1 and stille noting.

i run 460 alle auto , just not vcore an ram volt.

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what speed are you looking for?

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Originally Posted by brewer265

i used arctic silver ceramic, not sure about the other part you are asking. i just had to bring the holes closer together to mount on sb. on a side note if you want to go with crossfire you probably want to use the lower high version.

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I got a Enzotech CNB-S1L. But after mounting a part of the board burned out(don`t know right words in english). So you used Ceramique for SB. Chill Factor should be also ok!?
What cooler do you use for NB? Also used AS Ceramique? Perhaps I will try your version of half pipe removing for SB and NB and stick with the rest for mosfets.

Edit:
Here 2 pics of the burned part:
http://www.abload.de/thumb/imag00163qn.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0017sul.jpg
Here I have marked it in red but you have to look closely:
http://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0017markiertrgz.jpg

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

I got a Enzotech CNB-S1L. But after mounting a part of the board burned out(don`t know right words in english). So you used Ceramique for SB. Chill Factor should be also ok!?
What cooler do you use for NB? Also used AS Ceramique? Perhaps I will try your version of half pipe removing for SB and NB and stick with the rest for mosfets.

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i switched to water-cooling the northbridge. i used the swiftech mcw30. the mounting points are a little smaller than board hole distance but it fits. the heatpipe is hard to get off.

Here are some pics from last weekend before board died:
http://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0001ngn.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0002nwl.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0003jcu.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0004rcb.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag00059xq.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0006mf3.jpg
http://www.abload.de/thumb/imag00075k6.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0008slk.jpg

To get it right:
-thermal paste on both NB(heatspreader) and SB(no heatspreader) (using HR-05 IFX SLI for NB)
-using Chill Factor instead of AS5 (only have this both)
-using hair dryer for removing again (note for me)
-find a small screwdriver for removing NB backplate (note for me again)

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

Its transaction booster
400 strap enabled / 0
333 strap disabled /0 or 1

I find if I get the det ram hang once I adjust trans booster it will post, this may not be your issue but it works for me.

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Yeah didn't work for me. I find leaving the computer powered down for 5 minutes does the trick

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

Here are some pics from last weekend before board died:
http://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0001ngn.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0002nwl.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0003jcu.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0004rcb.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag00059xq.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0006mf3.jpg
http://www.abload.de/thumb/imag00075k6.jpghttp://www.abload.de/thumb/imag0008slk.jpg

To get it right:
-thermal paste on both NB(heatspreader) and SB(no heatspreader) (using HR-05 IFX SLI for NB)
-using Chill Factor instead of AS5 (only have this both)
-using hair dryer for removing again (note for me)
-find a small screwdriver for removing NB backplate (note for me again)

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what you had there before looks just fine in in my opinion. i doubt any of that had anything to go with your board dying. you should keep a heatsink on southbridge- the one you would be enough.

Yes the Enzotech one for SB with Chill Factor thermal paste, I left that out in the post.

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

what speed are you looking for?

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maximun spees :)

i use a e8500

PcMark Vantage
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?pcmv=26447

I got one for you guys...

So I've been playing with my OC for the last couple hours and I'm having a blast. Running 4.0 on my quad and my mem @ 1200. No problems (after figuring out crazy complicated bios)

I was doing some priming when I happened to notice that CPU-Z told me that I only had 3 gigs of memory... I flipped out thinking I had blown a stick and booted into bios. Bios says I still have 4 gigs... So I boot back into OS and CPU-Z still says 3 gigs.

I shut down and let it be for a minute and rebooted...

Gues how much ram I have now???

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e8...r/untitled.jpg

WTF???
can someone tell me whats going on here??? lol

One of your sticks has reproduced! LOL :D

I get weird readings like that in cpuz too. It only happens when i try for high FSB speeds. Sometimes all my fan control doesn't work in speedfan as well. I kinda wish that AISUITE worked with the 0907 bios. Anyone else having that problem?

replaced the 4 X 1GB Team Elite 677MHz RAM with 2 x 1GB Crucial Ballistix Tracer 8500 and it works like a dream at default setting.

before this i used to get errors when i ran memtest and sometimes the machine just won't boot.

however, the 4 X 1GB Team Elite 677MHz RAM are working perfectly on my other machine with an msi board.

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Originally Posted by sonofander

I got one for you guys...

So I've been playing with my OC for the last couple hours and I'm having a blast. Running 4.0 on my quad and my mem @ 1200. No problems (after figuring out crazy complicated bios)

I was doing some priming when I happened to notice that CPU-Z told me that I only had 3 gigs of memory... I flipped out thinking I had blown a stick and booted into bios. Bios says I still have 4 gigs... So I boot back into OS and CPU-Z still says 3 gigs.

I shut down and let it be for a minute and rebooted...

Gues how much ram I have now???

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e8...r/untitled.jpg

WTF???
can someone tell me whats going on here??? lol

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Sometimes CPU-z makes mistakes. After restarting it`s gone most of the times it happens.
But I noticed, that I had more mistakes in CPU-z, when my old ram was still in system, which ran not that great on the board, only 1000mhz max at 2gb(1066 specs).
With my 2gb Transcend 1200mhz, which run much better (they run there specs 1200mhz in 333strap and 400strap) I can not remember of seeing a CPU-z mistake with this board till now.

keep restarting your pc, you could be upto 8GB's by the end of the day :lol:

It seems that no matter what I do, I can not get this board stable. I even lowered my OC to 3.6 and I either get a soundacrd glitch, hangs in UT3 or something funky.

I'm not sure if it's becasue of the high voltage my chip needs (1.575 @3.6), but do you think this board needs RMA or am I simply not taking enought time with my OC?

@ eSp!s0 -Have you tried everest or another app?

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Originally Posted by iadstudio

I'm not sure if it's becasue of the high voltage my chip needs (1.575 @3.6), but do you think this board needs RMA or am I simply not taking enought time with my OC?

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Probably the latter. I haven't read through all of your posts but have you isolated the FSB, CPU and RAM to find out each of their limits? If not, how do you know what is causing the issue? There are a crapload of settings to mess with in this BIOS so there are a lot of options to try. Not the answer you prolly want to hear but getting a good OC is more art than science and it takes a lot of patience and trial and error.

agreed. The problem is I know my CPU max is 3.75 x10 stable at 1.65v and I know it'll run 3.6 stable at 1.575v, both on my old 680i. So far I've only been able to get 3.6 stable on this board. My memory seems to run stable at rated speeds, but when it goes over 400fsb I can't tell if the NB is hurting from the 4x1gb sticks or if the memory just oc's for crap so I'm trying to get it stable at <400fsb and 3.6 for the cpu. It actually passes Orthos for both memory and CPU, but I still get a soundcard glitch and stutters in UT3 which I'm told could be a latency problem.

Is it possible that this board isn't playing nice with my memory and CPU (more likely CPU)? I'd rather not replace either unless I have to.

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Originally Posted by iadstudio

It seems that no matter what I do, I can not get this board stable. I even lowered my OC to 3.6 and I either get a soundacrd glitch, hangs in UT3 or something funky.

I'm not sure if it's becasue of the high voltage my chip needs (1.575 @3.6), but do you think this board needs RMA or am I simply not taking enought time with my OC?

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I had to raise CPU PLL way up to 1.70 to keep cpu volts down

at 450x8@1080 on the 333 strap

CPU Voltage : 1.50
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.70
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49
DRAM Voltage : 2.1
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled

I'll try that. I found that when I started to raise my fsb core voltage I gained some stability but it startes to get pretty high (1.64) and no stability was gained so I abandoned that method. The CPu Pll voltage is one of the few things I haven't messes with too much yet.

I was hesitant after anandtech's assesment of the setting:

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CPU PLL Voltage: Maximum of 2.78V. Out of all the voltages the user can manipulate this one is by far the most dangerous. Maximum vCPUpll, as established by Intel, is 1.60V (default for this board) making 2.78V a whopping ~75&#37; over specification! (As an aside, this would be the equivalent of subjecting your 65nm CPU to a core voltage of over 2.5V). Exercise extreme caution when utilizing higher values as setting this value too high can result in the CPUs "losing cores" after being subjected to voltage in excess of ~2.0V. The good news is that we did not see an increase in overclocking potential with voltages above 1.68V.

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However, It seems like I need to start exploring the pll voltage and transaction booster settings a bit more.

Another funny thing has been happening as well. My keyboard has a delay in regards to when it get power durring boot. I actually have to wait at the Vista login screen for 5-10 seconds before the keyboard or mouse will work. I don't think it's a sb voltage issue bacause the problem surfaced without touching sb voltages.

I did not see that about PLL , thanks for the info
I might dial mine back a notch or 2 and see if stability is still there.

You should play with trans booster it helps once you get the right setting for your oc stability, it took me a few weeks to get a stable 3.6, the board is hard to figure out, alot of unkown setting there ( for me atleast ) I'm comming from a A8N-SLI Deluxe mobo so there was quite a bios difference.
Its alot of shooting in the dark but I do some of my best work in the dark

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

I did not see that about PLL , thanks for the info
I might dial mine back a notch or 2 and see if stability is still there.

You should play with trans booster it helps once you get the right setting for your oc stability, it took me a few weeks to get a stable 3.6, the board is hard to figure out, alot of unkown setting there ( for me atleast ) I'm comming from a A8N-SLI Deluxe mobo so there was quite a bios difference.
Its alot of shooting in the dark but I do some of my best work in the dark

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I dont think it has anything to do with the CPU PLL volts really, If you my last post. it seems to take awhile for these board to be burned "into settings".

Because I'm running 1.456 volts at 423x9 right now, Like these

CPU Voltage : 1.456
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45
DRAM Voltage : 2.18
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.50
South Bridge Voltage : Auto
Loadline Calibration : Enabled

I'm still not even sure WTF CPU PLL actually does? Even with Anandtech's info, it's not very clear. Google hsn't helped much. :(

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Originally Posted by Warboy

I dont think it has anything to do with the CPU PLL volts really, If you my last post. it seems to take awhile for these board to be burned "into settings".

Because I'm running 1.456 volts at 423x9 right now, Like these

CPU Voltage : 1.456
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45
DRAM Voltage : 2.18
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.50
South Bridge Voltage : Auto
Loadline Calibration : Enabled

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What bios are you running?

Sometimes I have difficulty booting the system up especially after a restart.

To get it working again I have to switch it off and switch it on again.

Everything is at the default setting except that I am using SuperMem Profile 1, which on the Tracer Ballistix 8500 sets the speed to 800MHz, latency to 4-4-4-12 2T and voltage to 2.2v.

Just can't figure it out. Is the board wonky? Help, pls. Thanks.

I think it is. Although some people are reporting 100&#37; stability, most (at least the novice OC'rs) are reporting some sort of quirkiness on this board even after a lot of work on it. I'm selling my 4gb of RAM and either going to pick up a 2x2gb kit or a 2 x 1gb kit of those Ballistic 8500. I think my RAM at least plays a pert in my OC woes.

Anybody tried these
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227277

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144110

2x2gb kits on this board?

I agree, it seems ppl running 4 x 1GB of RAM seem to be suffering the most. I'm using 2GB and sticking with XP for now. I'm happy about that decision :D

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Originally Posted by FZ1

I agree, it seems ppl running 4 x 1GB of RAM seem to be suffering the most. I'm using 2GB and sticking with XP for now. I'm happy about that decision :D

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I would only assume this gets worse with quarcore. Can anyone verify this?

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Originally Posted by FZ1

@ eSp!s0 -Have you tried everest or another app?

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For what?
I use Everest, Cpu-z and CoreTemp!?

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

What bios are you running?

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0907

Quote:

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Originally Posted by iadstudio

I think it is. Although some people are reporting 100% stability, most (at least the novice OC'rs) are reporting some sort of quirkiness on this board even after a lot of work on it. I'm selling my 4gb of RAM and either going to pick up a 2x2gb kit or a 2 x 1gb kit of those Ballistic 8500. I think my RAM at least plays a pert in my OC woes.

Anybody tried these
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227277

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144110

2x2gb kits on this board?

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Yea, There is alot of quirkiness in these board, I can't get stable past 423x9 @ 100% CPU Usage but if I test at 97%, its stable (tested it via 3Dmark05/Mark06 CPU tests ;) )

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Warboy

I dont think it has anything to do with the CPU PLL volts really, If you my last post. it seems to take awhile for these board to be burned "into settings".

Because I'm running 1.456 volts at 423x9 right now, Like these

CPU Voltage : 1.456
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45
DRAM Voltage : 2.18
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.50
South Bridge Voltage : Auto
Loadline Calibration : Enabled

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After a quick 30 min test in my opinion CPU PLL has a direct affect on stability.
Took these settings

at 450x8@1080 on the 333 strap

CPU Voltage : 1.50
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.70
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49
DRAM Voltage : 2.1
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled

my ONLY CHANGE was CPU PLL, it was lowerd to 1.60 and prime would not run for more than 2 mins b4 BSOD

Set it back to 1.70 and prime ran 30 mins small fft b4 I stop'd it.
So there must be a direct relation to stability?

sooo, what to do about it? Do we keep plugging away and try to go for 100&#37; stable, give up and look elsewhere or just acceot the limitations?

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

After a quick 30 min test in my opinion CPU PLL has a direct affect on stability.
Took these settings

at 450x8@1080 on the 333 strap

CPU Voltage : 1.50
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.70
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49
DRAM Voltage : 2.1
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled

my ONLY CHANGE was CPU PLL, it was lowerd to 1.60 and prime would not run for more than 2 mins b4 BSOD

Set it back to 1.70 and prime ran 30 mins small fft b4 I stop'd it.
So there must be a direct relation to stability?

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Anand said no added stability over 1.68v. Maybe try that and see if there is any difference.

testing 1.66 PLL
then 1.68 to see if there is any benifit in going to 1.70

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

For what?
I use Everest, Cpu-z and CoreTemp!?

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To show RAM amount. Do they show correctly or is is just CPUZ?

Hey guys, I see there is a new version of Maximus Formula non se. Anyone have any experience with how well the new NB/SB/PWM heatsink works, or would it be recommended to remove and replace them with aftermarket pieces.

Also I should probally be noted that the mobo would be powering a overclocked X3210 that is watercooled, so there wont be much airflow around the mobo.

There's a new version? :confused: There has always been a non-SE version. I guess you can't have a special edition if you don't have a regular edition ;)

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Originally Posted by The Dome

Hey guys, I see there is a new version of Maximus Formula non se. Anyone have any experience with how well the new NB/SB/PWM heatsink works, or would it be recommended to remove and replace them with aftermarket pieces.

Also I should probally be noted that the mobo would be powering a overclocked X3210 that is watercooled, so there wont be much airflow around the mobo.

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you got a link on that new version ?

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Originally Posted by Grnfinger

testing 1.66 PLL
then 1.68 to see if there is any benifit in going to 1.70

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When I get home I'll test my pll voltage as well. I wen up to 1.66 and experienced increased stability, but not quite what I wanted. I'll test at 1.65v-core with 1.68-7v pll.

It might help if we could determine what other boards push for the cpu pll, especially ones without this as a bios option; and detmine whether or not this is unique to the maximus.

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Originally Posted by FZ1

To show RAM amount. Do they show correctly or is is just CPUZ?

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I am not the guy with this problem. After using my new ram, the problem with cpu-z is gone.
But before with my old ram, I could see this mistake in the amount a few times. The system was prime and memtest stable but the ram wasn`t running that good, only 1000mhz with 2gb 8500.
Perhaps there is a relation btween this mistake from cpu-z and bad running ram/ram that doesn`t run specs or it`s just a mistake of cpu-z, would be interesting to know.

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Originally Posted by iadstudio

I think it is. Although some people are reporting 100% stability, most (at least the novice OC'rs) are reporting some sort of quirkiness on this board even after a lot of work on it. I'm selling my 4gb of RAM and either going to pick up a 2x2gb kit or a 2 x 1gb kit of those Ballistic 8500. I think my RAM at least plays a pert in my OC woes.

Anybody tried these
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227277

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144110

2x2gb kits on this board?

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231145
^^+MFSE = 4gb 1000mhz goodness

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

I am not the guy with this problem. After using my new ram, the problem with cpu-z is gone.
But before with my old ram, I could see this mistake in the amount a few times. The system was prime and memtest stable but the ram wasn`t running that good, only 1000mhz with 2gb 8500.
Perhaps there is a relation btween this mistake from cpu-z and bad running ram/ram that doesn`t run specs or it`s just a mistake of cpu-z, would be interesting to know.

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I'm running crucial 8500... Pretty good stuff afaik. 4x1 gig sticks running at
1215 2.1v atm, 456 fsb

And the quirky readings from CPU Z are happening just about every time I boot up, ranging from showing 3 gigs to 60 gigs!!! :shocked: LOL

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

I am not the guy with this problem.

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Doh! Sorry dude. Should be directed at sonofander.

well, I'm troubleshooting before I RMA this board, but the last maximus I had wasn't nearly this tough to get stable. What are the acceptable ranges for the PSU before it causes problems? Here are my OCCT curves.

Also, can anyone else suggest any tests I can run to figure out where my board is failing? My RAM and CPU are both testing stable and the voltage on them is as straight as can be.

Your PSU #'s look fine. PCP&C PSU's are great.
Have you tried running on a 1:1 divider and relaxing your timings to rule out RAM instability?

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Originally Posted by FZ1

Your PSU #'s look fine. PCP&C PSU's are great.
Have you tried running on a 1:1 divider and relaxing your timings to rule out RAM instability?

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Yep. One set at a time, first at 333 then at 266. Funny, the system bahaves almost exactly the same as when I have it clocked to 3.6 @ 400fsb. I'm going to test the cpu overnight again and if it passes as I expect it will, this board is coming out. I really wish newegg would give me a refund so I could just get something else. I must be doomed to fail with every maximus I touch! There are absolutely NO settings I can find at any speed that will give me stability. This sucks! I'm soooo done with this board, it broke me. :brick:

Edit: I'm actually having second thoughts now. Should I order another maximus? or move on? I liked this board so much in theory, but I got 2 defective boards in a row.

anyone else this problem. I run my sys @ 460x8 with 1.7CPU PLL in the bios setting. But in hardware monitoring in bios it shows crazy "1.875" CPU PLL. Is that normal???? Bios is 0907.:shrug:

Quote:

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Originally Posted by iadstudio

Edit: I'm actually having second thoughts now. Should I order another maximus? or move on? I liked this board so much in theory, but I got 2 defective boards in a row.

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I think you are completely in the wrong direction with ya settings mate, also your CPU needs way too much Vcore to be stable at 3.6Ghz so I think it just prefers a lower clock in general... you are adapting Quad settings for ya E6700 and more voltage isn't always better, my E6850 didn't like it on my 680i ( CPU VTT ) and needed to be way lower then what I used for my quad on that board...

Just reflash the bios, reset all to defaults and start from zero, try first with 2 dimms, disable transaction booster and static read and then continue ... and build up slowly...

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Originally Posted by pushook

anyone else this problem. I run my sys @ 460x8 with 1.7CPU PLL in the bios setting. But in hardware monitoring in bios it shows crazy "1.875" CPU PLL. Is that normal???? Bios is 0907.:shrug:

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What happens if you try eg 1.6 does it give 1.75 then ? I cannot test the Maximus as I 'm modding it's case to be hooked up to a WC...

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Originally Posted by Leeghoofd

What happens if you try eg 1.6 does it give 1.75 then ? I cannot test the Maximus as I 'm modding it's case to be hooked up to a WC...

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thx for the help. you are right. 1.58 in the bios gives me 1.7 real on monitoring.

I´m a bit unhappy with my CPU. Can´t get over 460x8 or 430x9. Still reboots whatever I change no sucess. Raised vcore from 1.4375 up to 1.51vcore step by step still reboot after stressing the CPU.

Is this the max for the CPU??:(

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Originally Posted by pushook

thx for the help. you are right. 1.58 in the bios gives me 1.7 real on monitoring.

I´m a bit unhappy with my CPU. Can´t get over 460x8 or 430x9. Still reboots whatever I change no sucess. Raised vcore from 1.4375 up to 1.51vcore step by step still reboot after stressing the CPU.

Is this the max for the CPU??:(

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Hiho,
wie schon in nem anderen Forum gesagt;) : Stell sie einfach niedriger, wenn die so stark übervoltet und teste, ob es stabil ist.

wir nicht sprechen sie Deutch here...

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

Hiho,
wie schon in nem anderen Forum gesagt;) : Stell sie einfach niedriger, wenn die so stark übervoltet und teste, ob es stabil ist.

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wut?

Quote:

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

Hiho,
wie schon in nem anderen Forum gesagt;) : Stell sie einfach niedriger, wenn die so stark &#252;bervoltet und teste, ob es stabil ist.

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Babelfish says:
Hiho, as already in nem other forum said: Place it simply lower, if so strongly it uebervoltet and test whether it is stable. :D

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Originally Posted by FZ1

Babelfish says:
Hiho, as already in nem other forum said: Place it simply lower, if so strongly it uebervoltet and test whether it is stable. :D

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nice denglish :D
A bit cleaner: "As already said in another forum(forumdeluxx): Set VFSB lower if you know that it is overvolting strong and test it for stability."

Yes, I know that you don`t speak german, but I know pushook from forumdeluxx.de and I knwo that he speaks german very well, better than english I think. And as the answer was only for him, I wrote it in german. ;)
That`s a lot easier for me. My english posts aren`t that great :)

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Originally Posted by eSp!s0

My english posts aren`t that great :)

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You seem to be doing ok :up: I took German in school many years ago. All I can remember is how to count to 20.:rolleyes:
My wife and I plan on going there in '09 to take delivery on a BMW so I guess I'd better brush up!

But english is much easier than german, believe me ;)

Hi!

I bought the Maximus Formula SE and fired it up with a C2D 6850.
So here are my problems I've:

- I can only leave the Vcore setting on auto (or set it manually to a value 1,325 or less). All values above will lead to no boot. The auto value sets it to 1,325 (BIOS and CPUZ show this value)

- My NB temp is even idle at around 57 C and at full load even around 65C+.

I use default coolings (no watercooling installed) on NB. I've no problem with CPU temp. I use the Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme with a Scythe S-FLEX 1200, 120x120x25mm cooler. I also use 2 casecoolers (both 120 mm) and only top quality components (Enermax Infinity 650 Power supply, Corsair RAM, ...).


Concerned with my NB temp I searched Intel page for X38 specs. The official Intel NB max temp is over 90 C, so my temp is fine and I've no probs with stability (ran all kinds of tests over 48 hours with CPU overclocked 435x8 setting)
So I wonder how u guys get NB temps about 45 C loaded and all talk about unstability with temps over 50 C. T%his isn't true, as my example and official Intel document proves.

Even without OCing my NB temp is in Idle far above 50C, and this in a well cooled room and 100% stable running....
someone confirms this NB temps and also have this strange behavier with only auto set vcore working?

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Originally Posted by Robin77

Hi!

I bought the Maximus Formula SE and fired it up with a C2D 6850.
So here are my problems I've:

- I can only leave the Vcore setting on auto (or set it manually to a value 1,325 or less). All values above will lead to no boot. The auto value sets it to 1,325 (BIOS and CPUZ show this value)

- My NB temp is even idle at around 57 C and at full load even around 65C+.

I use default coolings (no watercooling installed) on NB. I've no problem with CPU temp. I use the Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme with a Scythe S-FLEX 1200, 120x120x25mm cooler. I also use 2 casecoolers (both 120 mm) and only top quality components (Enermax Infinity 650 Power supply, Corsair RAM, ...).


Concerned with my NB temp I searched Intel page for X38 specs. The official Intel NB max temp is over 90 C, so my temp is fine and I've no probs with stability (ran all kinds of tests over 48 hours with CPU overclocked 435x8 setting)
So I wonder how u guys get NB temps about 45 C loaded and all talk about unstability with temps over 50 C. T%his isn't true, as my example and official Intel document proves.

Even without OCing my NB temp is in Idle far above 50C, and this in a well cooled room and 100% stable running....
someone confirms this NB temps and also have this strange behavier with only auto set vcore working?

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You do know that "double" posting isn't right, You posted these same post in the other maximus thread. You don't need to, The Maximus helpers are in both.

Anyways, Try Upgrading the bios first.

my system is now 10h orthos blend stable and 12h small FFT stable, but the system freze somtimes and I must push the reset button :S

somone who i have a idea for what i should do?

This board is awesome! can you guys believe I'm running 18 gigs of ram at 1200???

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e8...untitled-1.jpg