I played around with it a bit and got it to over 3.5 ghz with the stock cooler. I dont want to run it faster until I got osmething blowin on the memory sticks. My coretemp was 50 so far nothing higher. I think and hope to hit well over 4 ghz.
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I played around with it a bit and got it to over 3.5 ghz with the stock cooler. I dont want to run it faster until I got osmething blowin on the memory sticks. My coretemp was 50 so far nothing higher. I think and hope to hit well over 4 ghz.
Yes, I did that, but I also connected the axtra 4 pins with the PSU connection, but that worked fine for a few days. Not sure if that was the right thing to do tho. I tried connecting just the 4 pin and leaving the other 4 pins out, and nothing. I never upgraded the bios, so its the original bios that came with the board, not sure any more, cant get in hehe.Quote:
Originally Posted by phile
Hmm, maybe it's just me but I've noticed a slight speed boost in updating my ethernet drivers (September 13) v8.57.2.3. Just for those who didn't notice the update... :P. My internet has been lagging so maybe it's just me.
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by Super Nade
I've found an information but it is too old dated...
"What is 'micro code update'? Well, all of Intel's 6th-generation processors have a little area that can store some software ('micro code') to deal with processor bugs right inside the CPU. Usually the motherboard BIOS loads this software into the processor right after boot-up. Each time Intel finds a new bug they try to create a new little software patch that is called 'micro code update'. These 'micro code updates' make the processor more reliable, but they always cost a bit of performance, because they basically turn off some internal features."
Reference: http://www.tomshardware.com/2000/07/31/intel/index.html
Thanks,
Hicks
Aka "The Hurricane Tunnel" .. :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by tommyshango
You can find the BIOS version number written on a sticker that's on a socketed chip at the end of the middle PCI socket. Look for something like 0502, 0701, 1101 or similar.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommyshango
In many people's experiences that sticker number has been inaccurate. Mine says 0701 but was shipped with 0801.
What bios is considered to be the best right now? 1402? I should be getting this board in a few days, so it would be nice to know.
Bios 1305 seems to be the most stable bios right now, personally I am using 1401 and it is working well. From some of the comments here it seems 1402/1403/1404/1405 are very much in development, and I am going to wait until they settle on a more final version before changing to a newer version.
Adjustable multipliers were implementet from bios 1402 and up, correct?
correct, works on mine with 1402Quote:
Originally Posted by jagt
Righ okay. What's wrong with bioses from 1402 and up then? I see alot of people avoid using them. Are they very beta-ish? If so, what are the "symptoms"?
1403 bios seems to oc better than the 1402 bios, or at least for me. Also reducing the multiplier, as said before tends to require more voltage.
more voltage?Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmaah
I can run 380x8 at 1.65 but can't even boot 370x10 at 1.65!
I'm running 1402
Weird, with my Vmch modded P5WDH (BIOS 1402) MCH voltage goes in hand with FSB voltage :eek:
FSB= 1.40V + MCH= 1.50V --> 1.567V (measured)
FSB= 1.50V + MCH= 1.50V --> 1.652V (measured)
is that normal or what:confused:
weird sure you didn't do the mod incorrectly ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dani
The mod is ok, nothing wrong there..
Mobo is "1.65Vmch version"
I also have problems with vmch.I've done all the mods(except vfsb) but i cannot raise the vmch above 1.75v.If I set 1.76v the pc boots but there is no display.This is a problem with my 6600gt card,because if i use a pci one i can raise it more than 2v!
Another serious problem i have is the fsb on boot.I cannot raise it above 410 in bios,but i can 450+ in windows.Has anyone found any solution to this?
My board is one of the first that were made with 401 bios.I've used many of the new bioses and now i have 1403.
<-------Having no new bios posted withdrawl symptoms.:yawn:
^lol...
ive tried the latest bioses and all i get is a XP bar loading screen that freezes.
The only way back to my desktop is by setting F5 (save all defaults).
It's a real crapper. :(
probably shouldve specified which voltage i meant, im on about vcore voltage, with the multiplier set to x9 i can get 3.0ghz on stock voltages, with the multiplier set to x8 and fsb of 375 instead of 333x9 the pc wont even boot up.Quote:
Originally Posted by catscit
ive found similar problems...Quote:
Originally Posted by deadlock7
i cant boot with my MCH mod reading higher than the BIOS setting when i have a single video card in but i can boot @ 2.0V + (MCH) when i have both cards in (see sig)
IMO once you mod (any mobo) all bets are off on whats "normal".
PS just like your FSB boot limit, you can raise the MCH voltage higher once the rig has booted (but i have noticed a "video card related" limit on that also)
Dani,
once i get the Camel Pipe back from MikeG, ill see if my V-fsb effects my V-MCH
i'm thinking of running my conroe 6600 @ stock speed cuz it runs too hot oc'ed IMO. @3.2ghz it's almost 60 degrees on full load. @3.6 it idles in the mid 50's. too hot. my question is should I set vcore to auto @stock or should I bump it up an increment or two cuz of vdroop? i have it @stock now with vcore 1 step up from default. idles @36-37 degrees. wouldn't mind getting it down another degree or two if you guys think it's ok to drop it down. please let me know cuz I'm a novice at this stuff. thanks.
What cooler/paste etc. are you using?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mxtra
arctic silver 5 and the big typhoon in an antec p180 case with the front fan disconnected. @3.2ghz and the side panel off it maxes out 57 degrees on full load. seems to hot for me. must sound silly in this forum.
I have that same case, if you disconnect the front fan, you don't really have anything bringing cool air into it...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mxtra