Just did an OC Q6600 @3g's.
I have 4 sticks of 1GB DDR2-533 that ive upped to 1.88V.
The ram is :banana::banana::banana::banana: sticks for quality, but would 1.92V kill em ya reckon?
Just did an OC Q6600 @3g's.
I have 4 sticks of 1GB DDR2-533 that ive upped to 1.88V.
The ram is :banana::banana::banana::banana: sticks for quality, but would 1.92V kill em ya reckon?
Nope. You can PROBABLY go to 2.1 without any worries.
I was one of the first people to purchase this board, and mine is Rev. 503. I have been running 2X 1Gb sticks in slots 1 and 3 for about a year now with no problems, but only @ 1.9V. Im wanting to add two more 1Gb stick in slots 2 and 4 and plan on keeping all four at 1.9V. Does anyone think this will be a problem? Are there any problems with Windows XP running 4Gb of RAM? It seems like I read something a long time ago about XP not liking 4Gb with this board.
XP runs fine with it; it just can't address all the RAM (not the 32-bit version anyway). Because of this, my install of XP reports/uses 3.25GB of RAM; I knew that when buying 4GB, but RAM was so darn cheap it made sense for down the line (I don't plan on switching to DDR3 any time soon). There are some reports of the odd application that doesn't like having more than a certain amount of RAM on a 32-bit OS, but I haven't found it yet, and I still have one 16-bit app I occasionally run left over from Windows 3.1 days that works fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by chaotic646
I find that going from 2GB to 3GB of RAM has noticeable differences if you run very heavy apps (read: Adobe CS3), a large number of apps at once, or if you have a really heavy game you occasionally wish to Alt+Tab out of (e.g., Oblivion, Stalker). I'm also told that in dual-core systems, the benefit of more RAM is greater (less likelihood that an individual core will be starved for resources), but while that seems logical enough, I've done no testing of my own.
4 sticks of G.SKILL 4GB (4 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ 5-5-5-15 seem fine -- passes Memtest86 after hours @ stock VDIMM
Thanks for the replies. I was going to get two sticks of 512MB but two 1Gb sticks are only $13 more so it would be dumb not to even if XP can only handle 4GB. DDR2 memory is a LOT cheaper even since last year when I built my current rig. Must be because DDR3 is out now.
Hi,
I am new on this forum, and i am french. I hope you will understand me. :rolleyes:
It is not my first quad, not my first oc, not my first memory timings settings, but it is my first Intel BadAxe2 (rev 507, bios=2792, 2797 or 2802, test with 2333 too). My job is assemblying PC for particular customers and optimize mine (photograph).
The System:
Quad Q6600 G0 @ 9x345, 9x346 but not 9x350, Crucial Ballistic Tracer (5.5.5.15, 2.16v and +, or 4.4.4.12@2.24v or 2.28, 2.32v) 266/533 or 266/667 or 333/667, with ratio 1:1 or 4:5. I change each parameter one by one. Antec P182-Seasonic II 550 Energy II
I have another quad QX6700, B3, hot ;) on Gigabyte P35-DQ6@12x284, Crucial 4.4.3.12, any issue with it, in a beautiful Lian-Li v2000 (very large) Seasonic 600.
The cooling is by air with Thermalrigth Ultra 120 eXtreme with Artic 12025pwm or Noctua NH-12F. I prefer Artic because t° is -8° than Noctua on the same system.
My issue:
I read about the first 70 pages and i didn't found the beginning of an answer.
The Bad Axe 2 don't "consider" the voltage i set in Bios (maintenance or normal bios). I set 1.35v or 1.40v or more but the voltage is always is 1.2750 or less with speedfan, Everest or Intel DU.
C1E, EIST, Watchdog, etc are disabled. But even enable, i see the same thing.
I can set the voltage i want in bios (maintenance or normal bios). I see it, i shutdown the PC, i unplug power, i wait for green light off and i reboot, i see the good voltage in bios... but...
Under windows, i run OCCT for test 4 cores @100% during 30' and i can see the voltage idle = 1.17/1.16 (like vid) and full @1.24/1.25.
I can Never see my own voltage i set, as 1.40 or more.
I thought that my CPU did'nt need this voltage so i could'nt see this voltage.
My pc is very stable @3146MHz... but i think that the frequence of Q6600 could be set higher. Over, the cpu voltage don't go high..
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/2426/testpc1hw9.th.jpg http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/2...cpu1ea5.th.png http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3...coreca6.th.png
Is the issue know?
Is the issue from my BadAxe2 or my Quad ?
Do you think i have to test my other quad on it ? or exchange QX6700 on BadAxe2 and Q6600 on P35-DQ6.
I test 2795, 2797 and 2802. I test too the old 2333 bios. I reset the bios each time i change....
Very strange issue... :confused: :( :confused:
Thanks for your explanation and the big array of frequency memory (usefull for the beginning).
I test today some others CPU, like C2D 2160.
My motherboard BadAXE2, revision 507 - bios 2802 is very strange.
It doesn' use the voltage which i set in bios over than 1.3250. Always the bios line: Current voltage = 1.3250. altough i set for example 1.40v
I think that my BadAxe2 is blocked with le voltage max of CPU, et doesn't accept others higher voltages.
So for oc the C2D 2160, it is very easy with stock voltage to obtain 3 GHz.
For Quad Q6600 G0, very easy to have 9x346 @v stock. But higher, no !!! The same voltage is used, by consequence, higher -> crash
May be i must to send it to Intel.
I spent about more than 24 effective hours with stability tests, settings...
i am tired ;-)
This is from GTJ's Bad Axe 2 guide. Hope it helps.
"The aSC7621 hardware monitoring chip also monitors 5 voltages: the standard 12v, 5v, and 3.3v supplies that do the bulk of the non-cpu work, and VCORE and VMCH (sometimes labelled simply 1.5v). The monitor is fairly accurate and will probably show the VCORE and VMCH slightly lower that set via BIOS. This is a normal artifact of digitally controlled voltage regulators. While VMCH should remain constant, the VCORE will probably change in response to power saving features like C1E and EIST. The VCORE can also change due to a phenomenon known as Vdroop. This is basically a "brownout" situation where the VRD can't supply the required voltage under extreme load. A certain amount of Vdroop is normal and, although I can't verify this, it's said that the XBX2 has one of the lowest Vdroops around.
There does not seem to be a way to monitor the memory voltage other than with a multimeter. You can do so by probing here: Memory Voltage measuring point. You can also measure VCORE and VMCH: CPU Core Voltage measuring point and MCH Core Voltage measuring point. Measure safely please. The voltages themselves aren't dangerous but an X6800 processor, for instance, can draw 90 amps. Short that to ground and the least of your problems will be getting a new board."
http://www.peakin.com/xbx2/index.html
thanks for your answer.
I know the GtJ 's page about XBX2, i read it first to understand what i have received. Nice Job, and very pleasant to read GtJ 's posts, high level !!! ;-)
I think it is the only way to be certain. But...
All the software i used, gave me the same voltage. Everest 2007 ultimate, Cpu Z 1.41, Speedfan 4.34 beta 34, Intel DU, Rightmark...
And... with my crucial, i know that it could go higher (i have another system with QX6700 with problems, so i can test each pack).
i think my BadAxe2 was modified or is special mod mother board, or limited on "going up" voltage.
I am very surprise by this.
of course, i have tested with ratio 1:1, 266/533 underclocked memory PC2-6400, set vMCH higher, set vFSB higher, set vCore > than 1.5 to test with more voltage. Always the same case, even i use Core2d or Core2quad...
so... no more idea ? RMA to Intel ?
I think i test the voltage with electronic multimeter this evening... (Not yet tested..)
thanks.
edit during the night of Paris:
I test a small but very strong e2160 (1800MHz normaly) at 3107 MHz = vcore stock, vMCH stock, vFSB stock, vDDR2 431MHz@2.28 4.4.4.12, 4:5. Well well. 9x346 like my Q6600. Over 347 or 355 or more, not stable.
The voltage delivered by BadAxe2 doesn't go over 1.3250 volts, even if i set in Bios 1.4 or more. It is an invariant of this situation.
I read all the 173 pages of this thread, and nobody has this problem.
What about 4GB of RAM with the 32-bit version of Vista - using this mobo?Quote:
Originally Posted by LoneWolf
In the lastest bios 2802, C1E issue is fixed. Remember, C1E enabled/disabled didn't work.
So, for my problem, i will change certainly the mother board, or i keep this wonderful stable system at "9x345@vstock-4.4.4.12-T°42 load".
So whats the update with the 45nm chips? Still no official support? Any links to the modded support previously mentioned in this thread?
Hi,
I finished the mesurment of voltage on my BadAxe2.
So, for MCH and Memory, the settings in bios and the mesurement are equal, some different milivolts, not a problem.
I mesure vcore = 1,325 volts for 1,35 in bios, 1,475v for 1,50v in bios.
so, the mesurement shows me that the vcore is not limited "to go up" (is it good in english ?)
Thanks to chaotic646, who gave me the way to be better...
I don't understand why my oc didn' work on this board.
I 'm going to make a new oc from the beginning !!
Quote:
Originally Posted by chaotic646
FYI droop is done on purpose in order to prevent the opposite of droop known as overshoot
Suddenly the computer freeze when booting up. It stops with E9 and will not go further.
I can access bios but all seems okey, any suggestion ?
Dunno if the code displayed is the same as the code on port 80h, but if so, E9 means entering BIOS setup according to the (online) manual. Bit weird if you didn't push F2. You can try to boot in maintenance mode.
I have no problem entering Bios with F2. Everything seems ok in bios, no problem whatsoever.
The problem is when I boot the computer it freeze with E9 on screen.
You cant boot in maintenance mode, only get acess to other options " watchdog " and other things...
Try with only keyboard and monitor connected to the computer, see if it boots ok.....Quote:
Originally Posted by silverfox2
Quote:
Originally Posted by wa2000
Still the same problem..
:ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF:
Are you using USB keyboard? If yes, try with a PS/2 keyboard....Quote:
Originally Posted by silverfox2
Or try to take the whole system apart, then try to boot it with just CPU, 1 stick of memory and the display card.
Quote:
Originally Posted by wa2000
I am using a PS/2 keyboard, and have already tried to boot with only Cpu, memory and displaycard.
I have also tried my friends Cpu, memory and displaycard..
And the problem still remains...
I think I have to RMA this board, thanks for trying to help.
Anyone running the newer 3850/70's in this board??? I'm curious as to the performance enhancments/improvments to be made/had???:confused:
I just realize that I have the older B3 "step" version of the Q6600. I'm only stable at about 3 GHZ. Anyone get much higher than this with this version of this chip?
hey guys, i was wondering since I am using 667 ram and I have a Q6600 and want to OC it to 3ghz which is a 333 fsb, what should I set the ram settings to be?? Thanks for the heads up.
FSB = 333 .... will be stable ...... i'm doing that right now when i OC to 3Ghz .... over 3GHZ then need to drop to 266
I'm revisiting my old XBX2 to be used in a spare parts build for the gf. My XBX2 has a February-ish BIOS, and I'm going to use an E2180 on it. Will the board boot with this cpu to update the BIOS to the 'updated cpu support' versions, or will I need to juggle cpu's to a supported version to update the BIOS? TIA!
Yep - after running my new modules for about a month, I fried yet another stick of my Corsair 8500. And as with the other three sticks, it was the stick in the third slot.
Anyways, this is the last straw, this board is coming out of my system and going up for sale so that it can be someone elses headache. Just curious, but what motherboard would you guys recommend for running four sticks of ram stable at 1066 speeds? From what I gather from Corsair, the older 975 boards have problems when running such configurations, which is why I could never get my memory to run anywhere near its rated speeds. Would a board like the P5K be a good choice?
Mine has run fine now with four sticks of G.Skill for two months
D975XBX2 compatible processors list:Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyM
http://processormatch.intel.com/COMP...dname=d975xbx2
loafer87gt. try the Abit IP-35 Pro you wil love it. i was using the Bax2 board to. witch is a great board. but abit seems to have there bois in order.very stable and overclockable board.
I got to borrow a D975XBX2 with a Q6700 which I want to try and push as far as I can. But I have not been following this thread at all since I've been using a Gigabyte 965-DS3 until now.
Which is the latest bios for this mobo?
What are the known bugs/pitfalls I should be aware of when I start clocking this board?
I'm using 2x1GB Corsair Dominator 8500 mem and a Scythe Infinity for aircooling and a stock Vapo LS for phase.
Suggestions for settings to start out with?
I'm wondering if we will still be lucky with Yorkfield (official on unofficially) support on this board. If this rumor turns out to be true Intel may well launch a 1066 FSB model.
Yorkfield support would be nice. I'm reluctant to give up my XBX2 and its stability w/Vista. I like tweaking just as much as the next guy but at the end of the day I just want my stuff to work.
I'm really hoping as well. I've delayed any CPU purchases until I'm sure of whether my XBX2 will support 45nm. It may be that the Q6600 is the last (reasonably priced) major CPU for this board, but I'm holding out hope. I don't want to drop my D975XBX2, because it has every feature I need, and still has legacy ports I need on occasion, and it's been a rock-solid board.Quote:
Originally Posted by fdisker
I have D975XBX2 and E6700 with this ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034
I wona set my fsb to 300 to run 24/7 with stock cooler on 3Ghz.
Can somebody point me to what should i set as voltages and what would be the best settings for ram and voltage ofc?
I got it at 3Ghz with DDR2@900Mhz 4-4-4-12 and superpi 1M for like 18sec but i saw the same setup running at 16,x secs.
Tnx
Here is the screen.
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8...3ghzvg9.th.jpg
It is working fine but sometimes it lags a sec.
SuperPi 1M 18,8sec.
And i've found this. http://membres.lycos.fr/roswel85/sup...hz80044412.jpg
So please help. Maybe voltages are wright?
As far as i975x goes, I still say this mobo is one of the best. I was recently playing with Crossfire so I dusted off my BX2 and dropped my Q6600 G-0 in it. It did 390x9 on air without issues. By contrast I tried the same chip in a AW9D-Max with BIOS 1.6 and it would not hold a mere 3.0GHz stable. That's a shame because the latter board has two 16x2 lanes for Crossfire.
I may get another G-0 and use it in this board with Crossfire. 3.5 on air isn't so bad for i975x with a Q6600.
If I were using water cooling I'd likely invest in X38, and not to run 3.6 or 3.7 vs 3.5 on air.
There's two little HD 3850 256MB cards in Crossfire @ 730|999 via Overdrive under Vista x64 with a 3.5GHz Q6600-
16761
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=4422084
It would be around 500-750 pnts more under XP. They were tested in the BX2.
Hi Guys,
I could use some help...I am rebuilding my Intel D975XBX2 system for my 12 year old son. I previously had a SB XFi soundcard in this system which I have moved to my new PC.
Anyway...I have re-enabled onboard audio in the BIOS of the BadAxe2. I am installing a fresh, clean copy of Windows XP SP2. I have reformatted the hard drive during install, etc.
I have re-installed WinXP SP2 twice now.
1. First installed the drivers from the original CD...installation of audio drivers failed. Everything else installed fine (LAN, Intel chipset, etc.)
2. After reinstalling WinXP SP2 again I attempted the newly downloaded drivers from Intel's website. The install of audio failed again.
So what's weird is everything else (chipset, LAN, etc.) installs OK. Only the onboard Sigmatel audio driver install fails.
Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong?
Thanks!
scaryogre
Oh yeah,
Thank you Intel for finally making express BIOS updates that now work under x64 operating systems. I updated my BIOS with a single click under Vista x64 on my BX2 rig.
BTW if you want a decent priced 4GB DDR 2 800 kit try that-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231122
I have that same kit in my BX2 rig.
Intel releases XBX2 BIOS update. 2809.
New Fixes/Features:
- Updated processor support.
- Fixed issue where Samsung SAS HBA card was not booting.
Updated processor support? Why would they need to do that? They already don't support 1333 fsb procs so what could they be adding support for?
And they are sure not gonna tell you what "updated" procs are supported either.....:rolleyes:
Got my Q6600 G-0 to boot 3.6GHz (400x9) on my unmodded BX2 with the latest BIOS and Vista SP1 RC installed. 3.51 was my previous best on this board with that chip.
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=288859
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/5...x9q6600wb8.jpg
I'll report back if I can get it to hold under Prime.
I think Intel update the BIOS to support coming Celeron Dual Core and Pentium Dual Core E2220.Quote:
Originally Posted by fdisker
I was able to squeeze out a couple of hundred more megahertz with this new bios. I have my B3 "step" version of the Q6600 up to 3.3 GHZ now and it's stable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blacklash
sounds good on the OC.
Hi, I had the same problem you have. I have reinstalled my badaxe2 because my asus maximus is in RMA.Quote:
Originally Posted by scaryogre
I flashed to Bios 2809 I think and installed the drivers. Only the sigmatel driver failed. Solution is to update all Chipset(Inf) drivers manually with the latest drivers from intel page. Then I reinstalled the sigmatel high definition driver and now it is fine.:up:
I like this board to. Put my E6600 B3 vid1.300 in that nice Board and pumped it up to 3,5Ghz @ 1.38vcore (everest) and vmch/fsbt @ stock/SB/NB reseated with AS5. Temps are 64°/64°(coretemp) with watercool sys @ load.
I had to clear cmos. Now, voltages are lower than before. What should I set for E6700? My pc is slow, I think that voltages are blaim for that.
i have the old XBX rev 304 not XBX2.i find it very well except OC ram max is 600mhz. and i need vdimm up to 2.8V or more.what should i do. i do'nt want vdim mod. because i'm newbie.is there any solution.
i know. may be vdimm mod is the best.
Hello OC'ing Gods and Godesses, Happy New Year!
This is my first time posting and I'm an OC virgin. I've been building stock systems for my Video production company for nearly 9 years. My main concern has always been stability first and then performance. Now we are shooting and editing editing everything in HDV and it's choking the $hit out of my systems....HELP.
I have 2 systems, both with BX2 rev 504, both running the latest bios 2809, one has an X6800 and the other has a Q6600. They are currently using the Stock HSF which I plan to replace with TT120's. I also will address the MCH for better than stock cooling. I would like to get a baseline of settings that will give me the best balance of speed and stability. I'd be happy to get between 3 - 3.5ghz with 24/7 stability.
I have IDCC loaded as well as CPU-z. I've been reading these boards for a week straight and my head is starting to hurt...
any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Anthony
Well, it appears Penryn is out!
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post...rs-at-ces.html
Now, who will be the first brave soul to test compatibility between one of the new CPU's and a 2809 BIOS D975XBX2? :)
http://www.levicki.net/articles/news..._mainboard.phpQuote:
Originally Posted by fdisker
Penryn support on the XBX2? Color me skeptical. I'll believe it when I see it.Quote:
Originally Posted by yoti
I'd be interested in the max FSB it can do with Penryn. My Q6600 G-0 = 393x9 in the BX2. You'll probably still want to move to P35 or X38 if you are gunning for a high OC.
I aggree with tha statment, they are going to want to push the newer chipsets/boards, before they allow this... I dont even think the P5W-DH can run a 1333 proc yet, even with a supposed "bios" fix......:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by fdisker
While I agree that Intel's newer boards are their priority, the XBX2 is an enthusiast mainboard, and I believe Intel understands that keeping enthusiasts happy = good press. I don't know if it is possible from an engineering standpoint to get Penryn operational on the retail XBX2 (as opposed to specially modified ones used for testing it during engineering sample phases) and it may not be possible on every revision, but if it can be done with only BIOS changes, I think it would be worth their while to make the effort.Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
And I agree with you that I'll believe it once someone here has done it, or I've seen proof elsewhere. A microcode entry in a flash BIOS discovered by a tech blogger is theoretical evidence at best.
XBX2 was the system Crytek used to demo Crysis with the first Penryn. I personally doubt it needs more than a BIOS update, and hope to be able to use one while I wait for X48BT prices to drop, like I did w/my BX2 ($175 a year ago ;)).Quote:
Originally Posted by fdisker
-bZj
My guess is that it is possible with some XBX2 boards, but not all. Intel used a modified XBX2 for Penryn engineering samples. AFAIK, the modification was to the voltage regulators. However, this was prior to the release of rev. 505 of the XBX2, whose release notes list changes to voltage regulation (although it's kind of vague).Quote:
Originally Posted by down8
I'm guessing that later XBX2's will be able to run Penryn provided Intel's BIOS supports it. However, there's no way we'll know until someone actually tries it out.
Hmmmm I have a little problem with my Q6600 and this Intel Board. E6600 is working very well but if I change to the Q6600 CPU I canīt overclock also it doesnīt boot in the Bios 2809. Tried to disable the same things like watchdog and so on but no luck.
I can only boot with default settings.
anyone else this issue????????? :shrug:
I need some help.
I would like to setup a RAID 0 on this board and I have no idea how to start. I searched the whole topic but not too many information.
The OS is Vista.
Which controller should I use btw? The Intel or Marvell?
Use the Intel.Quote:
Originally Posted by horatiub
Note: to set up RAID, it is very likely you'll need to reinstall your system from scratch, depending on how you plan to configure things. You need to enable RAID in the mainboard BIOS; once you have done that, you'll get a prompt when the controller initializes during boot to hit a set of keys to go into the Matrix Storage Manager. From there, you can configure your RAID array.
You'll need the Intel RAID driver either on a floppy or on CD for the OS reinstall. The latest version is downloadable from Intel's website. Check the link below for a guide on installing it during the Vista reinstall.
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/install...ta_drivers.htm
I thought Vista already has the Intel RAID Driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by LoneWolf
Btw, when should I setup partitions on the drives? After the install, from the OS interface?
>> I thought Vista already has the Intel RAID Driver.
It does and it works perfectly for setting up the OS. Once Vista starts the setup program you will have the option to create a partition. Once the OS is loaded you can then download and install the latest Intel Matrix Storage Manager. The Storage Manager will update the default driver with the latest from Intel. I just went through this process a few weeks ago and it was very smooth.
I'd get Intel's X38 board and I don't feel like buying DDR3 ram. I'd want 4Gb and right now it's a little pricey for me.
If anyone wants to send me a 45nm CPU to try out, I got no qualms about giving it a shot? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by LoneWolf
-bZj
Others on the forum have the retail 8xxx chips. Surprised no one has reported results (working or not) on the xbx2.
Got tired of waiting. Picked up an 8400 at my local Microcenter on the way home today ($189). It posted fine in my XBX2. What tool can I use to see if I'm supplying it with the proper voltages?
Cool, nice findings :)
I bet the Quad cores also work on the BadAss2..
Just updated my 7 month old laptop with a T9300 (Penryn) and it is also working just perfectly: http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?showtopic=900063&hl=
hey dude thats awesome :)Quote:
Originally Posted by fdisker
what rev is ur board and what bios u using?
I'm using rev 505 which was purchased about a year ago. I just updated the board with bios 2813 yesterday in anticipation of picking up the 8400 today.
Coretemp is reporting a vid of 1.1125v which I believe is the correct voltage for the chip.
I'm really looking for someone more experienced than me to step in here and let me know if there's something I should be looking for as far as voltages go. The chip isn't supported by the board and I'd rather not fry it. I have no problem with picking up a P35/X38 board if needed but if I can confirm that it will run fine on the xbx2 then I'll keep it.
The only issues I'm seeing so far are in the bios screen. The Main section reports an E8400@3ghz for the Processor Type but the Processor Speed is reporting 0.40Ghz which clearly isn't right. My only other concern is in the Performance area of the bios. When I select Processor Overrides the "Current Processor Voltage" says 1.325v. I have no idea if this is correct.
My board also says that, but my VID shows 1.225V.:shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by fdisker
-bZj
Did you try to monitor the voltage with Intel Desktop Control Center or Intel Desktop Utilities?Quote:
Originally Posted by fdisker
Maybe CPU-Z will work too...
Anybody runnin a full 8gb on this board??? I've got 2 kits of the Gskill DDR2/1000 coming, and would like to be able to keep my 3.4 overclock on my quad, so i'm just lookin for some pointers......:cool:
Yes, the desktop control center, that's a good idea. Unfortunately I'm running Vista x64 and IDC/IDU only work in 32bit environments. I guess it's time to slap a spare drive in the system and do a quick install of Vista 32.
I did get Coretemp working and it reported a vid of 1.1125v which should be correct (at least according to the sticker on the processor box). What are the key voltages I should be looking for?
So much for that plan. I picked up an ASUS P5K on the way home from work today and dropped the e8400 into it. It feels a good bit faster than the e6600 at stock speeds.
It's not 8GB, but I do run 4x1GB w/o issue. I actually brought my timings down to 4-4-3-7 from 4-4-3-8 after going to 4GB. Might try 4-3-3-7 later.Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
-bZj
There is a new BIOS with Penryn microcode inside and I have been told earlier by Intel that Penryn will be officially supported on D975XBX2 (i.e. the board was validated).Quote:
Originally Posted by fdisker
If you still can, you should try 2809 version, it also has microcode for Penryn (release notes say "update CPU support") but it has two of them for platform id 01 and 10. 2813 has only for platform 10.
I've heard there were Penryn updates to the latest bios but until the Intel website lists the XBX2 as having official support for 45nm procs (or any proc running 1333MHz) I'm not putting it back in. I like to live on the edge just as much as the next guy but I have no desire to ruin a perfectly good cpu.
Looks like it's a NO GO for Wolfdale and XBX2 rev 505. Multiplier is locked at x6 for both 2809 and 2813 bios, and I can not boot into Maintenance mode with the E8400 installed :(
Maybe Intel will release a compatible bios in the future but for now the E8400 can't wait, so...hello P35!
Seems to go completely against fdisker's findings:Quote:
Originally Posted by syl
-bZjQuote:
Originally Posted by fdisker
Yes, it does go against my findings. I have a rev 505 board and the e8400 posted fine with the latest bios. I booted straight to the Vista x64 desktop with no errors, cruised around the operating system for a few minutes, fired up MCE and watched some tv ... everything just worked.
Anybody got any tips on gettin 8gb stable??? Runnin 266/677, 378fsb, 2.1vmem, 1.4125 proc, 1.650, on nb.... Getting outstanding bandwidth compaired to my old ocz stuff, but 8gb isnt stable, 4gb is, also, with the 8gb, my bandwidth drops....:confused:
Yes, it will POST and boot Windows just fine...and it's even Orthos stable. But fire up CPU-Z and Core Temp and you'll see the multiplier does not move from x6. Well, at least not in my case - let me know if your findings are different :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by fdisker
It seems like it's not coming out of c1e thats one problem that intel never solved. luckily, there's a fix for that problem, try it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by syl
You probably just have a bad stick.Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
What are you using 4x2gb or 2x4gb or 4x1gb?
just test each one with orthos large ftt's. Seriously i went along time thinking that my g0 q6600 was to blame for my instability and crap overclocks, on;y to find out it was a stick of super talent ram.
Actually its 4x2gb, and i had top bump the northbridge to 1.65, and lower my fsb to 356. May try bumping the volts to 1.7, and return my 378fsb, and see what happens... Played BF2 for 2 hours straight, so i'm thinkin its gonna be ok.....:cool:
I have one problem.In bios EIST is off but still it isn't. Cpuz shows cpu speed variations from 1,6Ghz to 2.66Ghz. Btw, cpu is e6700. Can anyone help me with this?
And what should i set for default voltages?
dude use the file i linked to above, it will solve all your problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by LaMpiR
Well, 3.2 is fine with 8gb, but anything over is a no-go..... Anybody have good luck with the "memory tweeker" and this board??? I have yet to try it, is there any more performance from using it???
Thanks for the suggestion...unfortunately the C1E fix did not fix the multiplier problem. But after tinkering around a bit more, I found that Enabling EIST, of all things, actually allow Windows to run under the x9 multiplier. The BIOS, OTOH, always reads x6. Ther are just too many problems (screwed up voltage and FSB adjustments, no maintenance mode, etc.) with the current BIOS that I do not feel comfortable running a Wolfdale with this board. SHAME on Intel for not being the first out of the gate with a working BIOS for their latest processor.Quote:
Originally Posted by fragmasterMax
Your effort though, is greatly appreciated:up:
>> SHAME on Intel for not being the first out of the gate with a working BIOS for their latest processor.
I agree completely. This was Intel's top of the line board just one year ago. I understand they want folks to buy the DX38BT and as an enthusiast I have no problem upgrading CPUs every year or so but I was hoping to get at least two years out of the BadAxe.
Hey Syl, before you order another board, can you test out overclocking with the wolfdale+bx2? As for helping out, my pleasure, i tried :D
Funny you should ask, because I actually did try overclocking, albeit briefly, before giving up in frustration. The max OC I was able to achieve was a semi-stable 360x9 using SetFSB after booting into Windows. Trying to work around a fubar'ed BIOS where almost nothing worked as they should was simply NO FUN.Quote:
Originally Posted by fragmasterMax
IMHO, it would be wise to wait for a BIOS update before running a Wolfdale with this board.
Has anyone had any problem running dual PCI-E 16X video cards on this board? I plan on running two ati x1650 cards on this board and I understand that they both will only run at 8x since the 2nd one has to go in the 8x PCI-e slot. I use my computer for business applications and not games so I'm not worried about the performance hit going down to 8x.
Originally I was told that my dual GPU video card would handle all four monitors that I would have connected to the card including one that requires a Dual-DVI connection. Now the video card manufacture is telling me their dual GPU card doesn't have a Dual-Dvi connection so I have buy a 2nd card that does.
x1650's won't get close to bottlenecking an 8x pcie bus.Quote:
Originally Posted by edjrwinnt
But edjrwiint, why not just wait for nvidia to release the 9series of cards?
the 9600gt is a 65nm 8800gts (basically), which should oc to at least 800mhz, for instance. (oh yeah, it's msrp is arround 150)
Thanks for the reply fragmasterMax. I'm not a overclock junkie on the video card like I am on the cpu. This computer is my work workstation where I don't play games. I just want to make sure what I have will work after I beat my head against the wall on Friday trying to figure out why my 30" monitor wouldn't work.
Now I have to worry about my 550 Watt power supply having enough juice to support 2 video cards, a SAS Controller, two SAS hard drives, two DVD Drives, 4 sticks of ram, a modem, my overclock, all 4 USB Devices connected to it, and a floppy drive.
Any good tips for running a Xeon 3060 + 4 sticks of Crucial 8500 Ram past 3GHz?
Currently at 334FSB 1,3625v on cpu, 266/667 ratio with RAM @ 835MHz 4.4.4.12 2.16v. As of now as soon as I try to go for 340fsb with slightly higher volts I get reboots in prime95 almost immediately.
I guess my real question is if this is due to 4 sticks of ram or do I just need to up the volts even more?
I have 4x1GB DDR2-800 SuperTalent in my BA2, and run my X3210 at 333 (RAM at 416). RAM is spec'ed at 4-4-3-8@2.2V, and I run 4-4-3-7@2.16V. No problems for me running 4 DIMMs. The next time I reboot, I'll try for 340.
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Any conclusion if the D975XBX2 will support Yorkfield CPU's? I have a QX9650 that I'd love to be able to use with the D975XBX2 .. but obviously don't want to cause harm to the little guy.
I'd love to know, too.
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