yes and a new q6600Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
L737B021 :D
now i have 1 extra so i wont mind doing crazy things to the cpu
yes and a new q6600Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
L737B021 :D
now i have 1 extra so i wont mind doing crazy things to the cpu
It only takes the 1 extra safe step to load system defaults in CMOS and shut down to clear CMOS, reboot and flash I have heard of issues for some not loading at least system defaults before a new BIOS flash. Expeciall for BETA types.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
Speaking of wich, I do not see anything on the FTP site to indicate v1004 is a final. Yet, on Official Website Downloads, it is clearly listed as latest BETA release v1004.. I cannot log into the FTP .tw site since it appears to be passworded so I also cannot confirm it being listed as official final.
With that said, if I dont like it, is it a problem getting out of like it was for the ever so troublesome BETA v0907? Has anybody had good luck with AfuDOS back up and recovery from USB Memory Stick?
Time for a new thread? One we can keep up-to-date as The Stilt isn't around much?
All credit goes to The Stilt for finding the initial bios mod! And then secondly to the community for their continued support for this bios mod. This thread is intended to just be a tidy version of the work already done.
This bios mod can be performed on both the Asus P5E and the Asus Maximus Formula to turn them part way into an Asus Rampage Formula.
The Guide
1: Download the HP Bootable USB Utility from here:
2: Download the Boot Files from here:
3: Download the bios of your choice:
4: Download AFUDOS Engineering Version here:
5: Run the HP Bootable USB Utility and tick the "Create a DOS Startup Disk" option. Now navigate to the Boot Files (extract them first) and select the Folder you extracted them to.
6: Click "Start" within the HP Bootable USB Utility and it will make your USB Stick bootable.
7: Extract the AFUDOS of your choice (I personally used v2.29ES) to the USB Stick along with the bios you wish to flash and a backup bios for your board (located on the Asus Support site) so you can flash back if the need arises.
8: Reboot your system and press F8 when the splash screen appears to select the boot menu. Once the boot menu has loaded navigate to the USB Stick and hit Enter.
9: Once the DOS Prompt is ready, type the following to flash to the Rampage Bios (Example uses Bios 0219):
This will erase, flash and verify the bios for you. Once it has completed you can reboot and be greeted by your new Rampage splash screen.Code:AFUDOS /iRF0219.rom /pbnc /n
P5E Users Only
10: Disable the Second Gigabit LAN and the "OPT SENSOR" #1, #2 and #3 to stop the errors from appearing.
The Rampage Formula uses the same drivers as both the P5E and the Maximus Formula so you shouldn't need to reinstall anything but some users have experienced a better result with a fresh install of Windows after the flash.
Very nice Kup,
I was wondering who would attemp it
*Reserved*
Another good one Kup :toast:
thx kup
Good call.... It is still BETA!
Your giving me second thoughts now. :)
The troublesome BETA v0907 only had problems flashing to a lower number BIOS correct?
the 1004 bios worked fine with my 0903 settings in fact I lowered the NB setting and fsb vtt. don't let Nuckin_Futs get to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
You'd be surprised. This chip clocks pretty well at lower speeds and lower voltage, but anything over 3.2 and it need crazy volts to get stable. This was one of the very early chips (week 22) and many from the early batches need volts like this.Quote:
Originally Posted by dude_500
I'm amazed how well it has held up. Almost 2 years now at that voltage and I still do not suspect this chip for my BSODs. I have heard however that voltage that high is not all that good on this board. Sometime I wish this chip would just die so I can go get a 45nm.
I dont now from where to start i reach FSB 395*9 easy, but when i change to FSB 400 the all game are change, i raise and raise my CPU/PLL/NB/FSB voltage the system is not come to stability.
the CPU Configuration can change anything ?
here is my config
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-790MHz
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: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : disabled
relax level 0
CPU Voltage : 1.5370v (BIOS)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.64v (BIOS)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.55v (BIOS)
DRAM Voltage : Auto (BIOS)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.54v (BIOS)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.075v (BIOS)
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
Under Advanced
And CPU Configuration:
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Enabled
Vanderpool Technology : Enabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
Hi, why? Surely having two threads will just confuse everyone, besides this one isn't very long.. :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
Chris
Not for me!? Tried 0907 and flashed back to 0903 without a problem (EZFlash). Now using 1004.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
Well more just to outline the procedure in one post with links to all the files and a guide all in one place.
OK ... I'm diving in!! 1004 here I come...
Update:... Flash went well!! I am now a 1004 BIOS Maximus. :)
She booted right up, now the hard part OC'ing..
Within a few minutes I OC'ed to 2.97GHz, and boot into Vista.
I still would like to see some setting of another member on BIOS 1004 running a Q6600. The faster the better!
CPUz reports a Core Voltage 1.128v on my Q6600. Not sure if that is good or bad? :)
Having one problem at boot. On my little lcd-posten everytime i start the computer it stops at countmem, have to restart engine several times. Any clues ??
TAOTAO161,Quote:
Originally Posted by TAOTAO161
It would help us to know your memory brand and rated speed as well as your CPU. Wolfdale, Penryn...Nehalem?......Prescott????
Anyway, upping your FSB might be upping your RAM speed. RAM seems to be generally more sensitive to overclock than CPU and FSB. What speed is your RAM rated for?
Depending on your memory divider setting (FSB Strap), sometimes I think you have to go to a LOWER memory speed setting when you increase the FSB.
Cheers guys. I just thought that the original thread was getting cluttered with so many people asking how to do the mod, even when a safe and fast method had been available for a few weeks. This thread was just to highlight that method and the fact that it can be done on the P5E as well.
Increase both the Northbridge and ram voltage a notch or two and see if it cures it?
1004 was the best BIOS so far from ASUS IMO. I was able to lower both my NB and CPU a notch when OCing my x6800 @ 3.6GHz. I found the BIOS to be very stable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
My curent problem is I can't get my FSB above 335 with my 400NB Strap.
With CPU voltage set to 1.50v and PLL at 1.58v I can boot into Vista with a 330 FSB.
To boot into Vista with a 335 FSB, I had to move the CPU voltage up to 1.6250v, and didn't change my PLL at 1.58v.
I tried a 340 FSB with no success. I took my CPU voltage another notch up, and moved the PLL voltage up 2 notches. Still no luck.
As new to OC'ing as I am, I am not sure how much voltage I should hit my Q6600 with to get 3.8 to 3.9 GHz.
In my pre GX2 days, 1.5120v CPU voltage gave me a stable 3.8GHz.
All other BIOS setting are the same as I listed on the previous page.
Any advice would be appreachiated.
I still think a GX2 is stressing something that the BIOS controlls...
As to what, I have no idea! ;)
As soon as I added the GX2, I lost my 3.8 and it has yet to return...
TouGe,
Q: Your sig says "CPU : QX 9650 @ 3.80GHz (9x400MHZ) 1.34V"
9 x 400 = 3600. Are you at 3600 or 3800 on that CPU?
A QX9650 @ 3.80GHz @ 1.34V would be impressive.
I don't think I could even boot Vista at that voltage on my QX9650.
In fact, it's taking me about 1.400 V CPU to get > 8 hours prime95 blend stable. (jwfitt on here is using 1.39xxx to get to 3.8, I believe)
I found that at about 1.38xxx V CPU I would always get errors in prime95 blend mode after a hour or two. I had to go to 1.4000 to get rock solid stability.
Anyway, if you get a chance, I'd love to see your main BIOS settings.
What sort of stability testing have your done at 1.34V?
Talonman,
How is your rig failing? When you say you can't boot into Vista, will it POST?
Yes.. it starts to load, then my screen makes a core dump, then re-boots.
Other times I get the meter right bofore Vista loads, that is usually moving the hilighted - from left to right, but then it freezes and I need to hit the reset button.
I'm no expert, but I would try setting your FSB to 400 and then using a memory divider (FSB Strap) that UNDERCLOCKS your RAM. I think your have 800s that you are running at 850 or so, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
See if you can boot up with RAM at less than or equal to the rated speed.
Oh yeah, and take that "Transaction Booster : Auto" and set it for
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax: 0
So try 5-5-5-19 insted of 5-5-5-18?
I will disable transaction boster too, and set relax to 0.
Thanks
Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
No. I meant the speed of the RAM, not the timings. When you set the FSB and FSB strap in BIOS, you can select only certain DRAM Frequencies.
In the BIOS, you will see "DRAM Frequency: DDR2-xxxxMHz"
Maybe you can set:
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-800MHz
If not, try
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-800MHz
Just make sure that is not higher than your rated speed of 800 MHz. Fiddle with the FSB Strap until you are able to select the right speed for DRAM Frequency.
For now, I would just set the primary and secondary memory timings as AUTO, as in
"DRAM Timing Control: AUTO"
ok.. !! :)
I had typed 400 for FSB freq earlier, but ment to type 340...
340 is what I was having problems booting with with my 400 strap.
I just successfully booted with a 340 FSB for the first time, but had to move my CPU voltage to 1.68v!!
That is rather high, don't you think?
I don't know anything about that voltage, but I'm glad you're booting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
My cpu is Q6600, memory is ocz ddr800 paltinum rev 2, the divider iis 1:1 so the memory are not the problem.
Well booting with my 340 FSB, Vista locked up on me, even at 1.68v in the CPU. Looks like to me the CPU voltage isn't the issue? I moved it back down to 1.6250v.
I did try the 333 NB Strap, but it still would not boot if I set the FSB to 340.
Here is my current 1004 Bios settings:
Under Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 330
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-660MHz
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 18
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: Auto
Ai Clock Twister : Light
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax Level: 0
CPU Voltage : 1.6250v (BIOS)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.58v (BIOS)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49v (BIOS)
DRAM Voltage : 1.80v (BIOS)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.48v (BIOS)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.075v (BIOS)
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_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50v (BIOS)
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
Under Advanced
And CPU Configuration:
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Enabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
Under Advanced
And USB Configuration :
USB Functions: Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller : Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller Mode: HiSpeed
BIOS EHCI Hand-off : Enabled
Port 64/60 Emulation : Disabled
Legacy USB Support : Enabled
If you see anything wrong, be sure to let me know! :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
Yes, 1.68vcore is very high, especially for 340FSB. You have another issue than the CPU/FSB. I am running a Q6600 and I will flash to the 1004 bios this evening and I will post my settings after getting itup and running again. I am currently runnning mine at 3.8GHz (423FSB) with 1.43vcore. It is an L737B so it will run with lower vcore but you shouldn't need that much vcore to get to 340FSB.
edit: I just looked over your settings and I would give your memory some more vdimm, like 2.0-2.1. Also change these:
Ai Clock Twister : auto or disable
Transaction Booster : auto
disable everything under CPU config also
you can also try pulling out one stick of memory
I antisapate your post! ;)
Thanks!
Talonman, there's hope m8! What batch of Q6600 do you have? I am able to do 440x9 stable on 400 strap. Will post settings tonight...
Thanks ... I would love to get my speed back!!
My Q6600 GO is L726B397.
This is how it looked the first time I ever booted it with my Maximus, still at stock speed:
She locked in at 1.224 Core Voltage. Is that good, bad, or average?
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3021/basetestye9.jpg
BIOS 0308
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?...Language=en-us
Has anyone tried that? If so put it in your bios list plz...
Here's a general question:
What's better for overall performance:
A) faster memory, or
B) faster FSB ?
Currently, I'm running 400 FSB and 1066 RAM. Would I have overall better system performance if I upped the FSB to 425 or 450 and (due to memory divider) dropped RAM to around 980?
In other words, is 1066 memory already faster than the rest of the system so that the FSB at 400 is now the bottleneck?
Thanks!
Wow my G0 runs at 1.34v at 3.6ghz
Quote:
Originally Posted by p2501
Anyone tried this new bios ?
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?...Language=en-us
Hey Talon go with Rampage bios, I am getting great results vs the formula bios, I was even able to lower my voltages a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
Im going crazy!!!
Today I was in servis- shop, and we tried my MB, and it worked fine! When I got home, ONLY DRAM leds were ON, and it doesnt work AGAIN!! Only difference between me and them is procesor (my is Q6600, and they had E6300) Is there any way that this is the problem???
TRY this. I marked the changes in RED
NOTE the 2 RAM options.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
Does the Q6600 boot with stock settings in bios ?Quote:
Originally Posted by M-XXXX
Also 4Ghz is pretty hard to push a Q6600 for 24/7, you might have burnt it out.
Added to first post. I'll flash it in a sec.
I've flashed to bios 219 today, and I must say it worked perfectly!
A lot more memory options, and no more irritating resetting if you change something in the bios.:up:
Did you use this thread or the original? I'm hoping this thread will allow more people to flash their boards once they can see an easy method without trawling through pages and pages first.Quote:
Originally Posted by FiXeR
Glad it worked out for you. Did I get the P5E bit right, disable the second LAN and the 3 OPT Sensors?
It's NOT posting what ever I do, but now all setting are stock, and it is the same.Quote:
Does the Q6600 boot with stock settings in bios ?
Im almost 100% that procesor isn't the fault- its the samo with Pentium D 805 (its working fine in other PC)Quote:
Also 4Ghz is pretty hard to push a Q6600 for 24/7, you might have burnt it out.
as said on the asus forum it isnt a rom file so how do you use it
I used this topic, and this topic convinced to do it. I've disabled the sensors and I did'nt have any errors at all. So thats al fine.
I'm gonna try the new bios soon. :up:
CPU-Z validation: http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=345439
http://valid.x86-secret.com/cache/screenshot/345439.png
...just played around with it; and it seems to be the real thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by andyr(uk)
"RAMPAGE.0308.04/03/2008-18:34:14.Bearlake.Formula.ASUS.rombuild414"
just add the .rom extension.
try this and see if it helps you outQuote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 425 / 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1021 /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 : 45
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: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong / Moderate
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax level: 0
CPU Voltage : 1.475 ( start here you may need to go higher)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.55
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
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 : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5
There are settings for both 3.4GHz and 3.6GHz
Have you flashed it yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by ericab
oh...,,no sorry i should have been more clear.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
i havent flashed it yet. im waiting for kenseck over at the asus forums to reply
If its posting what is the problem exactly ?Quote:
Originally Posted by M-XXXX
I'll flash it in a sec.
Thanks...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sources
I put in the 400 FSB
Tried my memory in 1066 and 800 (went back to 800)
Ai Clock twister was set back to strong.
Transaction Booster is now dsabled, and relax level 7
On CPU voltage, I had to select 1.4375v, 1.42v was not an option.
Dram voltage I am holding off on as I am scared to hurt my 1.8v RAM, and I know how the Maximus can overvolt. (How high can I overvolt 1.8v ram, withought hurting it?) :)
My SB is now on Auto
Set the NB to X63
Still have my DDR2 Controller REF Voltage on DDR@_REF
Disabled CPU TM Function
Disabled Execute Disable Bit
System posted, but made a core dump and would not load Vista.
Tried the FSB frequency at the dreaded 340.
System posted, but made a core dump and would not load Vista.
Put my FSB down to 330, and booted right up as normal...
I do appreachiate the effort, and would love to get this figured out. :up:
Just checked out the ASUS FTP directory and it lists the 0219 ROM w/ todays date (04/14/08), was the original a beta and has this release been changed?
Edit:
There is no BIOS listed on the ASUS Support site.
Will do!! thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Flashed it, looking good. More later.
worked here aswell
dittoQuote:
Originally Posted by andyr(uk)
Nevermind, I checked the dates using the Flash program in the BIOS and they both match, 03/05/08.Quote:
Originally Posted by TouGe
Initial opinion is that they're fixing things because now multipliers restore from OC Profiles correctly without defaulting to the stock multiplier.
Will test my Folding performance overnight to see how it runs. The board does feel faster now, and certainly completes the POST routine faster now; HDD Detection of all 6 drives was almost instant with 0308 but unbearably slow on 02xx bios.
Flashed to 0308. Seems faster. POST is faster now, that's for sure. OC Profiles are fixed now so they restore the correct multiplier. :cool:
Will get my USB stick tomorrow and flash to :)
ASUS FTPQuote:
Originally Posted by Nuckin_Futs
Huh, I'll have to go back and change meh sig then. It should read 9.5x400MHz and the 1.34V is the reading I get from Everest while idle and @ load it reads 1.33V--using pencil mod. I think its set a notch under or above 1.375V in the BIOS. I can change this also if need be for clarification.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimsdale
As for stability testing I ran my FSB up to 400MHz w/ a multiplier of 7.5 and ran OCCT for 4 hours on the RAM test. Then I pushed the multi up to 9.5 and ran OCCT again for 4 hours using the mixed test. I then ran through World in Conflict and Call of Duty 4 for a few hours and encoded two movies, no BSOD's.
I can post my settings in about 30 minutes or sometime tomorrow if you want.
Boot time might be up ( not for me) performance is about the same.
Flashing was smooth tho no issues updating
Looks like the 0308 is a better choice after all. I prepped my USB stick with the needed stuff then I see that new version... I'm ready to do this tonight before I slap a Q9450 in it.
Did you flash straight up with ez-flash or use AFUDOS on the Maximus?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Isn't that RAM supposed to be 1.9v stock ?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
I dont see/feel any real improvment for 308
TouGe, nice 3dmark score bud !
Used EZ Flash, zero problemsQuote:
Originally Posted by theonlybabyface
I am making progress now... :)
Up to a FSB of 370, with a 400 North Bridge strap.
It is a combo of Sources, and Grnfinger Bios settings....
380 will not work yet...
This is my RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145176
On the sticker on the actual ram, it is marked XMS2-6400 2048MB 800MHz 5-5-5-18 1.80v ver1.2
ezflash here too..didnt see many changes.
for some reason though they've moved AI-Net 2 to the advanced menu also..
EZ Flash here too. I've got a USB Stick prepared with all the Rampage and Maximus bios ready, along with AFUDOS 2.29ES. :D
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Thanks. Only issue I have with 219 is once in a while, my hard drives don't get detected (cold boot only) so I have to turn off PS, unplug, replug and fire it back up. Just a pain sometimes so if 308 fixes HD detection at all, I am a happy camper. :D
Faster FSB is a good choice, take a look here:Quote:
Originally Posted by dimsdale
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...cy#post2882892
But it depends on settings, 5FSB more but 200Mhz ram less won`t be faster, you know.
Thats stock, you are supposed to use them at 1.9v according to there website.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
Dimsdale:
Right now I am testing 3.6GHz and finding I can run at that speed with much less voltage. I have been running OCCT stable for almost 2 hours 1.33750V as set in the BIOS.PHP Code:Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9.5
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 115
DRAM Frequency: 1066
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
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 : 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) : 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: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level 7
Pull-In of CHA PH1 --> PH3 : Enabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 --> PH3 : Enabled
CPU Voltage : 1.38125 (1.34)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50 (1.616)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.57 (1.60)
DRAM Voltage : 2.12 (2.22)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.24 (1.17)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.10 (1.14)
Loadline Calibration : Disabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.63
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
Wow!! I like that!! Mabey if I set it to 1.9v good things will happin...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sources
Be back soon!
:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sources
That's still a work in progress:D.
0308???? Did I miss something?
umm...Quote:
Originally Posted by TouGe
yes ? :confused:
http://rapidshare.com/files/107481955/RF0308.rarQuote:
Originally Posted by TouGe
Sorry of this posted under wrong thread but i cant seem to locate the info allthough i remember seeing..
I am looking to find info about there the "motherboard temperature sensor" is located.
Any ideas
Thanks
Shame on me:shrug:. I'm going to have to work on the whole paying attention thingy.
I've seen the picture before but can't remember off hand where it was posted. I believe the sensor is located somewhere around the top of the DIMM slots. I could be wrong though...like so many times before.Quote:
Originally Posted by neo_rtr
I am getting faster!
My system is up to 3.46GHz
Everest is reporting:
CPU Core 1.46v
DIMM 2.00v
DIMM VTT 1.01v
Setting my DRAM voltage in the BIOS to 1.88, gives me 2.0v in Everest. Do you think this might be a bit risky? :)
I did try a 390 FSB Frequency, but won't boot into Vista yet.
Any more ideas anybody?
Here is my current 1004 Bios settings:
Under Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 385
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-770MHz
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 18
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: Auto
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax Level: 7
CPU Voltage : 1.475v (BIOS)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60v (BIOS)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49v (BIOS)
DRAM Voltage : 1.88v (BIOS)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40v (BIOS)
South Bridge Voltage : Auto (BIOS)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.63x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50v (BIOS)
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
Under Advanced
And CPU Configuration:
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
Under Advanced
And USB Configuration :
USB Functions: Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller : Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller Mode: HiSpeed
BIOS EHCI Hand-off : Enabled
Port 64/60 Emulation : Disabled
Legacy USB Support : Enabled
As long as the ram is not getting hot, but at 770MHz I dont see the point of overvolting. Relax Level 7 is gotta be real dog isnt it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
Yep... I jst set Transaction Booster to Auto, Relax Level 0. Booted up fine.
Going to keep that now too. :)
well i have to thank all of you guys... just followed your tips and voilá
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1...inboardvv2.png
just joined the club... no lets it's how this Maxiampage handles some heat :D
PS: and of course special thanks to the author of this madness... :)
With a 3Dmark score like that, all is forgiven :D
Thanks again for the other FTP link, but this is the same one I saw already. Actually these sites DO NOT clearify the latest BETA v/s FINAL. So where do you guys see a site specifying v1004 as ASUS final, and why or what is the difference from the "ASUS" BETA v1004? If the name of ROM is the same how do you tell them apart? I never saw this before, ASUS using the same version #s for each a BETA and a FINAL. Does this mean ASUS official web site will need to update their status? Also, since when is the official BIOS number higher then latest BETA? wich are you guys calling latest BETA then? Just curious!
For starting point stability, disable al performance options , especially booster ad Ai Clock Twister. Also if only testing @ FSB 400 for 1:1 w/ DDR800, try strap and DRAM frequency to AUTO for troubleshooting. I found on many BIOS versions, that it works fine, yet mobo is picky with manual of those 2 settings.Quote:
Originally Posted by TAOTAO161
How were you abale to flash back from BETA v0907 to BETA v0903 in EZ-Flash. I had to use Windows Live Upodate since my BIOS was baddly corrupted. I heard that a BETA BIOS was supposed to let you EZ-Flash (CMOS version) but I never got it to work, even BETA to revert to last final.Quote:
Originally Posted by eSp!s0
Did you or were you able to boot and load and re POST as is at stock w/o any of the earlier mentioned POST hangs that were common after 907?Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
Did you input exact values as from before? Or is this new testing? Try the settings I just described above for stability testing. If you cant get stability on 1:1 forget about any divider. You oviously need more tweaking then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
TouGe,
Thanks so much for posting those settings. I appreciate that.
What you have there makes sense to me. I've also found that I can get stable at 3.6GHz with much less voltage than 3.8GHz. What pushes me to 3.8GHz is the fact that I went and blew all this money on the extreme chip with unlocked multiplier. If I don't run it at 9X or something like that, I might as well have the Q9450 with the 8X.
Your actual CPU voltage settings are pretty close to mine. I'm also getting significant vdroop between BIOS and Everest. I just set it at 1.4000 in BIOS because I was getting tired of prime95 errors at the 2 hour mark at about 1.38xxx. I'm sure I could ease it up a little from 1.40000 and still be stable.
I've seen someone here saying that they could get stable at lower voltages with the Rampage BIOS. That might be part of it.
since im at work :( , and this new bios is news to me :confused:
any better gtl adjustments? my quad loves the gtl... it seems i need a .72 value or so though
My same reason exactly. I like the 8x just fine for the FSB options. I refuse to blow that kind of money on an extreme CPU when I can usually get the same feel on half the cost.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimsdale
As for that RAMPAGE hack, is it confirmed yet if it does indeed void warenty? I mean does it leave traces ASUS can tel if able to get out of it to a final BIOS?
0308 is more stable for me with prime anyway , at higher overclock , 425 x 9 is good so will try a bit higher