I'm running a QX6700 @ 347x10 1.45v vCore,1.45v,1.6v & 4x2gb Mushkin EM2-6400 RAM @ 1.96v = 870Mhz 266/667 5-5-5-12 8hours+ Prime Blend.Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
I'm running a QX6700 @ 347x10 1.45v vCore,1.45v,1.6v & 4x2gb Mushkin EM2-6400 RAM @ 1.96v = 870Mhz 266/667 5-5-5-12 8hours+ Prime Blend.Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
Slightly OT guys, but not straying too far --I have a problem that I could use help on.
I built a system a year back for family, centered around an Intel D975XBX board. I built it with stability, sturdiness, and solid cooling in mind, since it was going to be used in a tropical climate.
Fast forward --they had to send the system back to me for repairs. The video card (ATI AIW 2006) failed; I have temporarily replace that, and the system now boots fine. However, I have another problem --Windows XP MCE cannot find the onboard Sigmatel audio. I have updated the BIOS, gone back to an earlier revision, and then updated again. I have made sure the audio is enabled in BIOS. I've checked the registry --there isn't even an old entry in HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\PCI, nor any "splatted" devices in Device Manager. Attempting to install the latest Intel drivers errors out in the middle with a "device not found" message.
I'm thinking the board is defective, but wanted to know if anyone else had this problem and fixed it before I start the RMA process with Intel. I don't have long to get it back to them (I have to send the system with visiting family or it can cost $300 just to ship it) --does anyone know what Intel's turnaround-time usually is for RMA? I'd rather replace the board than get a sound card, since the front-panel audio connector works well with the Antec P180 case it's installed in.
Thanks for any help you guys can provide.
I have the same problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by LoneWolf
It happens if you go to stand by mode and come back to normal.
Sometimes it happens when you reboot your system.
Try to turn off your system and turn on it after a few seconds. It should work but you have to do it again and again everytime it happen.
But, better look for a good soundcard. I'm using an audigy 2 ZS now and i almost forgot this annoying thing.
Sorry for my english :D
Anyone know if we are gonna be able to use the upcoming Q9450 CPUS on this board?
Quote:
Originally Posted by likewhoa
:rofl: :ROTF: :clap: :rolleyes:
Good luck with that....
no :banana::banana::banana::banana:, i find out now as i get home.Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
Hi guys,
Haven't been in the thread for a while, but as the BX2 owners hang here thought I'd post my problem and see if anyone has any ideas.
I've been running on Overclocked BX2 with some 1033mhz OCZ RAM for the past year and it's been pretty stable. I do get windows errors from Vista 32 when exiting games or other physics engine type stuff, but the system has tested with benchmarks as being totally stable.
We had a power failure today and my UPS drained before I even got home. The PC had been forcefully powered off and now won't boot.
When booted up with the two RAM sticks it will give 3 beeps. Booting up with one stick still gives the three beeps but booting up with the other one gives zero beeps.
Video never comes on and the board doesn't seem to POST. I've tried the BIOS reset trick (which I've had to do in the past after overclocking exploits went horribly wrong) but it's not working now. The machine always starts up, and then the fans kick on to high and no video output.
I don't have any spare parts for this box to swap around so I'm wondering if there's anything I missed. Any secret tricks to getting the sucker to boot up before I have to start stealing parts from the office?
Thanks!
Oh ya, I was thinking of going up to 4GB with this board, does it support 2X2GB or only 4X1GB? I'm only asking in the event the board is not cooked. :rofl:
Seems like you broke one of your RAM sticks, try to test them on another board so you can't rule out the board. time to steal your bosses pc for testing. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jmpage2
It supports up to 8GB of DDR2 RAM. I run it with 4x2GB DDR2 PC2-8000 RAMQuote:
Originally Posted by jmpage2
I took the CMOS battery out over night and it still won't POST. Hopefully it's just the memory that's tanked, I'd hate to have to replace my BX2.Quote:
Originally Posted by likewhoa
I will have to see if I can scrounge a stick of low speed 1.8V RAM to test with. In the event that I have to buy new RAM which 2GB modules are compatible with the BX2? There are a lot of posts around the Internet that indicate many/most 2GB modules are not compatible with this board. I might just go the 4X1GB route if that's easier to run. I am running 32 bit Vista and won't be able to address more than 3.x GB of RAM in any event.
Turns out Mushkin is local to me (I'm in the greater Denver area) and they are going to set me up with some 2 X 2GB 1.8V DDR2-800 sticks that they say should work with the BX2. Will be running out to get them in the next hour or two.
You try getting into "maint" mode with the jumper??? I also had issues with my board with a physics card installed, after a power loss, it would only boot after i removed it from a pci slot... You may want to try and remove any pci cards and see if it boots.... I actually sent my board back for a RMA untill i found this issue out....:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by jmpage2
Ya, I've tried the jumper in the 2,3 position as well as removed. Never get video or anything that tells me the board has POST'd successfully. Since I'm getting the memory error beeps that's been the direction I've been looking at.Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
I was thinking of getting new RAM anyway so I will try these new Mushkin sticks later this afternoon and if still getting nowhere I'll tear the board down to minimal config with just the video, mobo, cpu and ram and see where I get to.
Thanks for the advice.
Do you have a spare video card?Quote:
Originally Posted by jmpage2
Try to change the video card, the board may able to boot again once you put another video card in it.
The OCZ memory was apparently the culprit (thank God).
I bought the 2X2GB DDR800 Mushkin kit and no problem getting into recovery with these 1.8-2.0V Mushkin sticks.
Right now I'm running FSB at 266mhz, reference strap 266mhz and memory frequency 800 mhz with very loose timings 5-5-5-18 I think.
So far it's looking good. I will have to start testing and see if I can get back to the 3.2ghz cpu speed I was running with my 9X core duo cpu.
Thanks for the suggestions that people provided, it was definitely helpful!
PS, OCZ PC2-8500 Nvidia SLI sticks are junk. Don't buy them. I will be contacting OCZ for an RMA on these junk sticks and selling whatever they send me as a replacement on eBay.
OK, I need some more help if anyone is willing.
As part of trying to get things all nice and tidy I upgraded the system BIOS to the latest version.
Checked my settings but missed a rather important one. Changing the SATA controller mode from IDE to RAID (I run RAID 1 on my setup).
Windows booted but I noticed it was running super slow with lots of disc access. Shut it down and see that the controller is set wrong so I change it back to RAID mode.
When I then try to boot up, Windows complains about the boot file being missing and refuses to start and tells me to insert my installation CD and do a repair.
Is there any way to get this going again without having to reload or break/re-create the mirror?
//edit
OK, I got this figured out too. What a pain!! Fortunately the system still had the RAID driver installed in Vista. I was able to figure out which disc Vista had been booting off of. Turned RAID back on in the BIOS, booted on that disc successfully, then shut down, added back the old disc and let the RAID controller rebuild the disc.
This was successful but very scary. I make backups but reloading from even a 2 week old backup is still a major pain in the ass. Fortunately it didn't come to that.
Shot in the dark question here...
I have an XBX2 with an Allendale (and whatever bios was supporting this in ~December). I'd like to drop the vcore below 1.2875 as the cpu I have looks happy at 3.0ghz @ 1.2875, but no lower vcore options seen. Does any newer bios have lower vcore options? Other ideas?
It didn't work, no matter what I did. And unfortunately, I didn't have time to RMA the board; the system had to go back out overseas to some of my family (3,000 miles away, halfway across the globe)within a 2-week time period. After playing around, I bought a used X-Fi Xtreme Gamer, and put that in, since I needed the front audio jacks to work on the system too.Quote:
Originally Posted by JZX100
Still waiting to see if anyone gets a Yorkfield CPU running on the XBX2.
I will test a QX9650 on monday or tuesday. The E8500 and E4700 G0 run great on the BX1 with 1463 Bios.
I may be scoring a Q9450 from an Intel employee. If I do, it'll go right into my BA2 for testing. If it works, sweet. If not, I'll sell it and wait for Nehalem.
-bZj
The BX2 is PCI-e 8x|8x|4x, has anyone attempted Crossfire X in this mobo? I own two HD 3850s and was thinking about getting a HD 3870 since they are so cheap now. I was going to link them all together in Tri-fire :p
I've tried regular Crossfire with two cards in this mobo before and it worked great.
Please let us know how it goes. Does it run, is it recognised correctly and most important of all does it OC on the xbx2? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by albertwesker
The C1E bug is gone in BIOS 2813 :)
..and Intel said it could not be done at first
it's a no go ;(. The Board doesn't post with the QX9650 included, the E8500 works well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woland
I am now going to be on my second set. The OCZ Nvidia sticks have caused me nothing but heart ache. Can anyone recommend iron clad stable modules, I need to buy some today....Quote:
Originally Posted by jmpage2
Any suggestions for a decent cooler (air) for a Q6600 on the bx2?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835124019
And relatively cheap, too.
I run a GeminII on my X3210, w/minor OC. OK temps, but not awesome.
-bZj
Now that some of the Yorkfield QX processors have been tried, and don't work, I'm a little bummed, but not too much, since I can't afford them.
I do wonder however, if a budget chip like the Q9300 might be a little more feasible. Probably not, since the architecture is the same (aside from possible voltage differences and other minor stuff), but I'd love to see someone give it a try and report back. If it could be done, that's probably the final CPU I'd use in my XBX2, and I have no need to overclock.
The Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 mounts fine on the BX2. Put two solid fans on it, one pushing air in and one pulling air out, and you're in business for keeping a Q6600 G-0 fairly cool on air with a solid overclock.
I could never get better than 390 x 9 on the BX2 though. Moving the same chip over to P35 and I was doing 3.80GHz. I could do higher and I'd have to use more voltage and move to water cooling. Haven't felt like bothering with it.
I've booted 4.0GHz for brief benches and air cooling can't hack that speed long term plus the 1.62v needed for it.
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=328251
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/therm...r-p-16580.html
Hi, I have a little problem with my CF system on the bad axe 2 with E6600. I canīt overclock any more with one card or two cards inside on Air cooling.
With my watercoolsystem and my 8800 GTX I had no problems to get 3.6 GHZ with this board.
Also the 3Dmark06 score is verybad on this board. Only 10.000 with CF enabled @ stock CPU.. I think the CPU is holding back.
The same problem I had with a Q6600 inside this board. Couldnīt overclock.
Bios update was no succsess. very strange for me.
Any one out there who can help me out?????
PSU is a 650 Watt OCZ. :shrug:
greets
Im writing this on a PS3 with keyboard (heh)
Anyway, having some 8GB RAM troubles installig Vista64.
Its KHX6400D2K2/4G x2 packets.
I have bios setting at defaults for CPU and RAM.
It gets to the second installation part with the black screen and message saying "please wait a moment while preparing to run windows for the first time"
It will the just reset during that part and thats it, dead after that.
First i will try wiping bios.
Caught the problem.
Jeeeeeez...
Bought a new 150G Raptor, the damn drive has errors, it wont install windows onto it, just keeps clicking repetitively.
Installing onto my old raptor.
Hi all,
After many stable months my BX2 has stopped booting. No BIOS screen, BIOS error codes, no beeps, nowt. The case and CPU fan spin up, then the graphics card fan spins up to full speed, and the HDD and CD-ROM access lights show up and alternate a few times, then nothing.
I haven't added or removed any devices, and my temperatures (used to) run pretty cool. I've tried removing all USB devices and the first SATA drives one by one, but no joy.
I've now reset the BIOS by removing the battery for an hour, and it still does the same thing, so next I'll probably try a BIOS Recovery then going back to CPU+RAM+graphics only then adding the other parts back in.
Any advice as to the most likely dodgy component? Has anyone else had this experience?
Many thanks for any help/advice...
Update: the BIOS Recovery did nothing at all, didn't try to read the floppy.
One thing I have noticed: the CPU LED flashes briefly (less than a second) when I power the system up - is that normal? Can't say I've noticed it before...
Have I got a fried CPU? Might be an excuse to replace it with a Q6600... Or has my BX2 shuffled off its mortal coil?
Thanks again for any advice!
Might be the PSU.Quote:
Originally Posted by Touchstone
PSU, or a short. Though the short is unlikely, if you haven't even moved your case.
I'd start with the power supply.
-bZj
This is weird; I've tried the following:
BX2 with just CPU, RAM, graphics and current PSU: no boot
BX2 with just CPU, RAM, graphics and another PSU: no boot
CPU, RAM, graphics and another PSU in an Asus P5WDH: no boot
So it must be the CPU that's fried, mustn't it?
I've had that happen before. It was caused by a bad stick of ram...Quote:
Originally Posted by Touchstone
Thanks for that - but if I booted the BX2 with no RAM, wouldn't it beep at me? And can the RAM suddenly go bad like that?
I believe when I booted my BA2 with no RAM, while chasing a similar problem, it did beep. I want to say 3 times, but I may be mixing that up with the "no graphics card" beep.
No other CPU to test with?
-bZj
The BX2 is THE ram eater. D9's anyways...it has eaten three sticks so far including another set last week running them at stock speeds. It seems as though slot #3 is the culprit so avoid if possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Touchstone
You're absolutely right, three long beeps means a memory error. Not an "I've blown a stick of your RAM" error, that won't cause the beeps, but it's 100% reliable for reporting "you've not got any RAM plugged in, you muppet".Quote:
Originally Posted by down8
That makes two of us then! I've booted the BX2 with just the slot #1 stick and I'm back in business. With just the slot #3 stick, no boot, no beeps, no BIOS errors...Quote:
Originally Posted by theonlybabyface
I made the classic mistake of assuming the slot numbering was zero-based (20 years of C/C++ will do that to you). So I thought the fourth physical slot ("Channel B DIMM 1") was slot #3, and avoided that.Quote:
Originally Posted by theonlybabyface
So - when I replace the RAM, can I use DIMM 1 in both channels, instead of DIMM 0, and still get true dual channel (interleaved) operation? This would mean I'd be using slots #2 and #4 instead of #1 and #3.
A big thank you to everyone who's helped me out here!
I dont get it.
Even setting 1.45+ volts for CPU in bios, it still says 1.21 in windows using everest. Like it isnt taking affect.
Unless 1.45volts isnt enough for the Q6600 above 3ghz.
do i have to set 1.5v for something like 3.375Ghz with 375FSB.
Settings
1.4v FSB
1.6 MCH
1.96 RAM
no ram errors, done a memtest %100 run, something to do with cpu voltage.
so looks like 1.5v for the CPU setting?
ok, did the power down cycle, thats what the problem was.
FSB @ 1.4v
MCH @ 1.6v
CPU vcore is still experimental.
Fussy bloody mobo this one is.
Hi all,
So, my replacement RAM arrives tomorrow, a 2x1GB pair.
Can I place them in slots #2 and #4 instead of #1 and #3? That's counting from the CPU down...
Thanks!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blacklash
Yeah the ultra is perfect for the bx2 and push pull config. I used an empty fan frame to reduce the turbulence noise of the pulling fan (never have anything close in front of fans, especially high rpm fans). This is a very coolex system that I gave to my brother a year ago. In Swedish but you will see how I after a while didn't like that the pulling fan was so close to the cooler and added the frame. What's nicest with this setup is that it's actually quite silent. Both fans in tandem gives a lot a static pressure and can thus move air through the cooler even at very low rpms. Also it made it possible to remove the back case fan and by that helping to reduce noise from escaping the case. The soft ducts also have some noise reducing effect and do not let any noise escape through the open top of the P180.
http://sweclockers.com/album/?id=583
the true is good but,
A. Its tall and i cant install the lian li 120mm fan duct attachment.
B. The mobo heatsink gets bypassed. Have to mount an extra fan to blow air onto it.
OK, the new RAM is in slots #2 and #4, and Windows is reporting 2GB - how can I tell if they're running in interleaved mode? The BIOS is set to run them at 800MHz but CPU-Z is reporting them as running at 400MHz - is that normal? Sorry, but I'm a bit new to this...Quote:
Originally Posted by Touchstone
Thanks for any advice...
CPU-Z:Quote:
Originally Posted by Touchstone
Memory
Channels #: Dual
-bZj
Doh! Thanks... :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by down8
I am trying to use the idcc, but it's not working.
During installation there's a failure notice: "SDB c:\windos\system32\\idccexe.sdb could'nt be opened".
If I try to start the application I get an "unexpectet error".
I am using the latest Bios.
Any ideas how I could the idcc to work properly?
Updating the overclock.
375Mhz FSB, 8GB RAM (4 Slots) Q6600 @3.375Ghz
FSB V1.475
MCH V1.650
MEM V2.00
Kept failing prime with FSB @ 1.4V.
Passing everything now.
Anyone else using this GeIL PC6400C4 RAM? I'm currently running at 333MHz (1:1), 2.1V, 4-4-4-12, and I've read reports that it should be capable of 3-4-3-10 at those sort of speeds.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
Another update GRRRR....
Even though its passing prime95, im finding that using windows programs that do alot of disk and database storing and processing, gives a blue screen.
Just bumped the MCH to V1.675, seems to be steadier for the programs now, just remember this is with 8GB RAM installed DDR2-750 4-4-4-12 @ V2.00
Still more testing needed but limited time.
I don't know if this will help, but I get the 'unexpected error' if *any* other program has been used to read the hardware data before running IDCC. Even something as apparently benign as CPU-Z. If I run IDCC immediately after a boot it's OK...Quote:
Originally Posted by redphil
Overclock settings for 8GB RAM, Stable.
*Update
Mobo = 1500FSB
FSB = V1.4
MCH = V1.7
RAM = V2.08 (Timings 4-4-4-12 1:1)
Trying to fill the RAM with apps, even on vista64 is quite a task (crysis sandbox, vmare, office, adobe apps......)
Bios 2831 Released
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Prod...=2578&lang=eng
New Fixes/Features:
• Fixed issue where system keep looping when there is 3GB memory and
3 PCIe x16 display card present on the system.
• Fixed S3 Resume more than 2 second.
• Fixed 0xC4 blue screeen when running Driver Verifier on TPM.SYS.
• Fixed failing TCG TPM Interface Test with Microsoft Vista* Windows
Logo Kit (WLK) 1.1.
• Added workaround for STMicro* PVG TPM parts to pass the Microsoft
Windows Vista TCG TPM Integration Test.
• Added workaround to prevent 82573 disappears in PCI Configuration
Space when L0s and L1 PCIe* Link.
• Fixed issue where the boot order is not synchronized in Intel®
Integrator Toolkit with F2 setup when boot devices are disabled in
Normal mode and re-enabled in Advance mode.
• Fixed issue where Intel® Desktop Control Center fails to
initialize.
• Updated processor support.
"Updated processor support."
Hoping for some Q9450 love any day now....
-bZj
I still have stupid EIST problem...
My thoughts exactly. I really want SSE4 and low-power. A Q9300 or Q9450 would be my choice, but Intell still doesn't list support. I'm not willing to pay for a DDR3 mainboard like BoneTrail 2 at this point; I think DDR3 isn't worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by down8
I'll probably wait until the absolute end of Q6600/6700 availability at retail, or until I can get a confirmed report of someone running one of the new quads. I'd also like Intel to update their compatibility charts; although people here have reported running E8400 and E8500 CPUs on this board, Intel lists it as incompatible, and to me that means not supported. I'm getting to be an old geek; I like my stability. ;)
I don't think that they will ever update thier compatibility charts. You see, if BX2 can run penryn 45nm quads, then what's the need for P35 at all?
975x is capable of running Penryn dual-core and should be able to do quad; it's only dependent on VRM design and BIOS support.Quote:
Originally Posted by LaMpiR
Admittedly, what with Intel not officially supporting 1333FSB on the chipset, you are likely right on the charts. I suppose what I'm waiting for is to find someone with a Q9300/9450 to test it on a 2831 bios board, since we already know it won't run on older BIOS revisions.
I know it is but Intel will never support that. If they admit that, then there is no point in creation of P35 :)
I am thinking of updating my E6700 to Q6700. Just so I don't need to change my mobo...
I should have a Q9450 coming soon (from a hook up via Intel). When it arrives (<2wks), I'll be trying it first in my BA2. If it doesn't work, then I'm A) waiting for BT2 to drop a bit and biting on it, or B) grabbing a ~$100 P35 and waiting for BT2 to drop <$200.
-bZj
It might be, of course, that Intel will "support" it with a BIOS update, albeit unofficially (that is, not updating the CPU charts, and still stating that the CPU is unsupported). I only say this because there are reports, including this thread, of the E8400 and E8500 CPUs working, despite Intel's statements to the contrary.Quote:
Originally Posted by LaMpiR
I'll be interested in seeing your findings, down8. After all, Intel has said "updated CPU support" in a number of their recent BIOS revisions; they just never say what that updated support includes.
Indeed. but until we see someone actually detailing that E8*00 etc works preferably with screenshots and that xbx2 is able to OC with those cpuīs Iīll take those flimsy reports of E84-8500 cpus working on their xbx2 as mere rumors.Quote:
Originally Posted by LoneWolf
Hi everybody,
I am back with my problem. How can i go over FSB 345 MHz ?
I use D975XBX2, Q6600 GO and Crucial Ballistic Tracer 2x1Gb PC2-6400.
I use HWmonitor, Everest and Occt or CPUStressMT.
The multi is 9x, and i can(t choose 6x, 7x, 8x,...
I disable all watchdog, C1E (maintenance), E1ST, etc.
My first settings, all by default: Ok with E1ST and OK without. vcore default.
I set the timings DDR2 (5.5.5.18 or 5.5.5.15) and voltage 1,84v, and 2,04v. Ok.
I run different tests with freq and ref DDR2: 266/533= 1:1, 266/667, 266/800, 333/667 (1:1), 333/800: all is ok. The DDR2 Crucial freq is going up 520/533 with FSB.
I test also my best and lowest vcore, 1,28v and 9x345=3107 MHz @ 1.28v : ok
Every change of voltage, i power down the board and wait 10"/20" and run.
9x296, 9x305, 9x315, 9x325, 9x335 = all ok and default vcore.
FSB 345, DDR2 266/800 5.5.5.15, vDDR2=2.20v fqDDR2=517 MHz, ratio 2:3 (266/800), vMCH and vFSB default, vcore=1,3250 by default: Test Ok.
When i read vcore, i could see 1,27 under Everest. So in bios, i set the lowest i could, 1,28v and i run test:
FSB 345, DDR2 266/800 5.5.5.15, vDDR2=2.20v fqDDR2=517 MHz, ratio 2:3 (266/800), vMCH and vFSB default, vcore=1,28v. Test Ok. ;-) T° is cold ~ 52-54°C (even if i can't go over 345, this setting is not so bad).
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I imagine that over 3105MHz, default vcore (1,3250) can run without problem.
New test: vCore= 1,3250v
FSB 350, DDR2 266/800 5.5.5.18, vDDR2=2.20v fqDDR2=517 MHz, ratio 2:3 (266/800), vMCH and vFSB default, vcore=1,3250 by default: Test NOk.
FSB 350, DDR2 266/533 5.5.5.18, vDDR2=2.20v fqDDR2=350 MHz, ratio 1:13 (266/800), vMCH and vFSB default, vcore=1,3250 by default: Test NOk.
I test more than 350, may be... :
FSB 360, DDR2 266/800 5.5.5.18, vDDR2=2.24v fqDDR2=540 MHz, ratio 2:3 (266/800), vMCH and vFSB default, vcore=1,3250 by default: Test NOk.
so I increase the vcore
1,40 (and power down...) test nok.
1,45 (and power down...) test nok.
1,50 (and power down...) test nok.
I can't imagine that to go to 350MHz the board need 1,55 v !!!:confused:
So i see FSB and MCH:
I test separately vMCH +0,10, vMCH +0,15, after, vFSB +0,10, vFSB +0,15 and both +0,10 and after both +0,15: same problem.
i set vMCH +0,15 and vFSB= +0,15v. Test not ok !
---------------
It is not memory because i am under its frequence. But i test with GSkil PC2-8500: same issue.
I use different bios and actuallyt the last 2831 is installed.
Why can i not increase my fsb on this XBX2 ?
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=326559
My BX2 @ 350MHz.
-bZj
I can't choose on my XBX2 and q6600 the multiplier. It is set "automatic" and 9x. I can't change. it is normal ? Bios 2831.
I thought it was possible to choose 6x, 7x and 8x...
I know that 10 or 11 or more isn't possible, but less, i am surprised.
Thanks
Change from Automatic to Manual, then you can manually change it.
-bZj
Are you doing the following procedure:Quote:
Originally Posted by LaMpiR
Shut Down > Remove AC Cable > Discharge PSU/Mobo Powerdown > Set BIOS Failsafe Jumper > Insert AC Cable > Flip PSU Switch > Boot Back Up
Then change critical settings hit F10 to save, repeat the above procedure to save settings in BIOS properly?
multipliers can not be changed with Q6600 on this board.
I think that only Core 2 Extreme versions have option to change multiplier?
so i was right, the multiplier can not be change on XBX2 with q6600. I mean, i can set 6x, for example. But with E1ST, it is ok.
q6600/xbx2: i could set 9x345 without modify Vmch/Vfsb. Over 346, instability
qx6700/xbx2: fsb max is under 345 and it depends on multiplier. Of course, i can go higher, with the multi=11 or 12... and lower fsb, and with less voltage...
changing vFSB and vMCH: nothing different.
10x336=3360 vcore up to 1,45v is not ok. But 11x315=3465 @1,4375v is ok.
10x330=3300, 1,375v is ok but 9x350=3150 is not.
May be the fsb max is 345/350 @ vFSB=1,25/vMCH=1,525 with q6600-G0 and 330/335 with Qx6700-B3.
Possible ?
which vFSB or vMCH do i increase before ? or both ?
some tests are not concluant when i set vFSB=1,4 and vMCH=1,65
its just the board,with the same q6600 on my abit ip35 pro i can hit 425 to 450 fsb!!!!!!
also with the e6600 i could hit 425 fsb on this board, it does not play good with Q core.
i think you 're right.
Some tests this last day and night :D, with my qx6700 and its unblocked multiplier, my board accepts some small fsb like 330, not more. (remember, 345 max with q6600). This is for me an understanding thing.
But with fsb like 290/300 and multiplier 11 or 12, it seems ok, about 3500 and t° max ~ 72°... always with vFSB and vMCH default, i prefer.
By comparaison, my Q6600 (which was on the XBX2) is now installed on my P35-DQ6, 4x900 @ 1,43175v bios, or 8x450. DDR2 @4.4.4.12 2,16v. T° 62~68°. I think the difference between core t° shows that i have a little problem with positionning Thermalright eXtreme. May be, may be not.
Different installations than my signature, but better Overclocking, and T° lower.
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A bit higher for the qx6700 b3. About 349 was my limit for 24/7 folding stability, but that was with increased vfsb and vmch. Pretty much par for the course with this board and quad. You can go higher with quad on FSB but not full load stable for 24/7 for me.Quote:
May be the fsb max is 345/350 @ vFSB=1,25/vMCH=1,525 with q6600-G0 and 330/335 with Qx6700-B3.
I think that xbx2 is not really made for quad (not extreme) because the fsb max is too low.
But, with extreme quad, like my tests show us, it is nice, with acceptable t° and no high voltage.
So, i can boot @380 and more, but not stable with stress software like Occt and csmt (cpuStressMT).
I never obtain stability with q6600 and fsb more than 346, although i set vMCH to 1,7, vFSB to 1,65 and of course some vcore.
My tests are over with this motherboard, i keep it with my qx6700 @ 3420 (12x285, best freq for DDR2) or 13x266, and less temperature and vcore.
I have E6700 and 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 at 800mhz 4-4-4-12. Also, with stock cooler. Would it be possible to hit fsb 300 and else should i change beside fsb value?
Tnx. It works.Quote:
Originally Posted by pH(x)
Is there any way to undervolt the CPU any more than 1.28 volts?
I put an E2160 in this board, and would like to reduce power consumption as much as possible. Stock voltage is 1.325, so 1.28 isn't much savings. Looks like other folks around the net have taken the voltage down considerably on this processor.
I'm currently on BIOS version 2770.
Thanks!
Hey all. Quick question. Im thinking of getting myself this ram for my Bad Axe 2. Are there any of you currently using this ram with your Bad Axe 2īs, and what is your findings with it. I know that I wont be able to run it at its full speed, but Im looking to get it on 4-4-4-12 timings at between 800 - 900 Mhz. Any feedback would be appreciated. :D
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
In my Opinion this would be a better choice. It runs great for me
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146785
supa-fly i have the corsair dominator 2x2gb 8500 great ram easy oc,the name speak for its self!!!!!!!!!!!
Good results, keep a good work :D
Thanks mojaveron & scorpion. I like both brands alot. In my oppinion, they are the 2 brands that score 10/10 ramwise for me.
I am currently running 2 x 1 gig DDR2 800 mushkin modules and they are super fast, but a little too hot for me... my PC is on 24/7 and I do all sorts of things on it. Recently Ive been having some problems booting. Seems like one of my mushkins are dying. Needs to be warmed up before my PC boots. If i remove it, no problems. So I thought of going back to corsair for while, never had problems there and they ran alot cooler. Im seriuosly in between worlds right now, Mushkin/Corsair. But thanks for the advice :-)
PS... this is what Ive got ATM
Mushkin XP2-6400
So, it is possible to run E8x00 on BX2? I am thinking of maybe E8400? Anyone tried?
Did you read this thread?Quote:
Originally Posted by LaMpiR
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=4368
-bZj
I decided to mess around with my rather neglected XBX2 with the E4300 installed, and compared results with my P5K-E/Wifi with the Q6600. Both were set to 333x9 with the RAM at DDR2-1000 4-4-4-12 timings (Geil Ultra Plus 9280 in the Bad Axe, Corsair Dominator 6400C3D in the Asus). I ran Everest's Memory and Cache Benchmark and to my surprise the 975X had significantly higher read speeds (8959MB/s vs 8114MB/s), and the latency was lower (49.8ns to 59.2ns), and that's with Performance Level at 4 on the P35 board!
Not really a very informative post is it? The fact that it posts doesnt mean it OCs on the xbx2 and thats what we need to know right? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by down8
This was my experience with a E8400 a few months back:Quote:
Originally Posted by Woland
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=4394
As I suspected. Would be interesting to know how it would behave on a more recent bios.Quote:
Originally Posted by syl
I'd love to know too about a 45nm on this board -- love my Q6600 though
Have little problem. I just got my Zalman CNPS9700 and I've tried little basic OC. I have pair of Corsair XMS2 CM2X1024-6400C4 and i got it to work on FSB 300 with 4-4-4-12 on 2.1v. I didn't change anything else when i tried FSB 333, only memory settings to 5-5-5-18. Currently, it's working on 1000Mhz and CPU on 3,33Ghz. I have E6700.
Problem is that in orthos, When i use blend test I get hardware error. When only testing CPU, temps are about 47max on fSB 333. But when I use ram test it works for a minute of so and my pc reboots. Should I adjust voltages or anything?
Start with running memtest on your ram. Theres a chance your ram wont do 1000mhz or needs more volts to do it. the divider might also be whats causing your problem, try it at 1:1. The northbridge might also need more volts.
Where is the divider option in bios?
Hi everyone. I cannot for the life of me figure out why my computer will not post, so this is a last resort (before I kick the computer in the face and buy all new parts). ANY HELP is much appreciated!
Here's the background:
I have owned this setup for a little over two years now. Had the occasional BSOD, but only because of some OC (E6600 @ 3.4Ghz). I never bumped CPU voltage past 1.4 and my Tuniq kept temps in the 30-40's.
One day, a month or so ago, I installed a bunch of driver updates without restarting in between each one, and then I did a bios update. The updates appeared to be successful, but then on the NEXT reboot, my system wouldn't POST. When I press the power button, the comp will seemingly turn on (all fans go 100%, then slow down a bit to "normal speeds"), yet I see no video. First I thought it was the RAM, so I tested something like 8 other sticks, and because it still happens I assume it's not the RAM. I then RMA'd the motherboard, but that didn't yield any new results. I just bought a used, known-to-be-working video card, and that also doesn't work. The only things I have plugged in are my Mobo, CPU w/ stock intel fan, 1 stick of compatible memory (tried 2 as well), my GPU, and my monitor (which I know to be working) to the GPU. SAME THING!
I initially disregarded my power supply, because it seemed like the most reliable part (corsair hx620w), and my system "powers on", but is it possible that's it? In the past, if I didn't have the PCIe power port plugged into my graphics card, the system would still boot (but the bios would tell me I need more juice), so I can't imagine it's the PSU. I DO have the 8 pin motherboard power cord and the 24pin plugged in, and I have tried with and without the extra molex power port on the mobo.
I tried powering off and removing AC cord, removing CMOS battery, letting sit for a while, and plugging everything, but that still doesn't work. I tried simulating a failed CPU by removing it, but the system won't even power on without a CPU, so it's not that either right?
I am at a complete loss here, and Intel doesn't know either. :shrug:
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I'd try another PSU or test that PSU on another board. I've had a bad PSU show symptoms like what you're describing, even when the rails looked normal on a DMM.
a new GPU, CPU, PSU, RMA'd motherboard, and 6GB of RAM later, and I found the problem.
F'ING DVI CABLE DECIDED TO STOP WORKING.
Here`s one for all you BadAss2 fan`s out there.. A brand new BIOS for all of yah` :rocker: Digg it..
BIOS Version 2836
About This BIOS:
• July 28, 2008
• BX97520J.86A.2836.2008.0728.1946
• SATA RAID info:
• Intel(R) RAID for SATA - v5.6.2.1002
• Marvell* 88SE6145 SATA BIOS – v1.1.0.34
• PXE UNDI: Initializing Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.2.28
• PXE Base Code: Intel(R) Boot Agent GE PXE-2.1 build 085
New Fixes/Features:
• Fixed issue where the upper portion of the EAX and EDX register
were getting fuсking corrupted during INT9 (keyboard handler) execution on
no-SIO systems.
• Fixed incorrect restore of PIC mask register
• Added workaround to fix system won't boot intermittently when
optical drive is connected to SATA port 2.
• Fixed issue where keys pressed in POST are visible after boot in
the BIOS Data Area (BDA) keyboard buffer.
• Added some USB device ID on unsupported list which only use in
Windows Environment.
• Fixed a problem where USB devices causing fuсkup's during POST.
• Fixed Incorrect Memory Size Decrease report.
• Updated Express BIOS Update.
• Added AMD Phenom™ CPU support (NOTE! some soldering work required)
:sonic: ..go grab it here: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...%2064&lang=eng