Quote:
Originally Posted by shawn1998
Runnin 4 gigs of OCZ ATI CERT DDR800, no problems......:cool:
Quote:
Originally Posted by shawn1998
Runnin 4 gigs of OCZ ATI CERT DDR800, no problems......:cool:
really nice info Jaan !
wich vmods have you performed on the motherboard ?
is there anyone that use the coaxial line out for the audio?
I've connected my speakers but it doesn't work
help me
thanks
I'm using it with no problems. In the Intel Audio Studio, do you have Digital Output Format set to something other than "Inactive"?Quote:
Originally Posted by diablos
I just realised that i didnt change the memory reference frequency in the bios. I changed the memory divider to 1:1. Is the memory reference frequency only for reference in the Main Tab in bios or it is doing something usefull?
The reset the bios thing is barbaric these days, but the low voltage default ram thing is getting to be a big problem. I have had this happen lately on dofferemt sets of ram on 680i's, and P5B's. It happens more often when you have run ram for a period of time at 2.3-2.5v. It needs to be fixed as does that bios clearing issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by malficar
my idea of a good high end memory suppler is one that codes very conservative settings into the SPD in their memory so that it is able to boot at default settings and voltage in any board. I have ocz ddr2-1000 which is the latest rev of Micron D9 (which i believe is currently thought to be the best performance ddr2) and it boots perfectly at stock voltage.
the downside of booting at higher then stock voltage would be that it could possibly kill sticks of memory that just can't take higher then stock voltage. I'm leaning towards the fact that the SPD settings on most high end memory should be setup more for initial boot then for any hopes of performance. If the memory companies can't get their stuff to boot at stock then they are the ones who need to rethink their approach.
Quote:
Originally Posted by theonlybabyface
ouch, even in compatability mode? H m m What to use then? IDCC work in Vista?
has anyone measured the (unmodded) vcore and compared to setting in bios?
it's in my projects for the weekend (testing with conroe and kentsfield)
no, it is set on inactiveQuote:
Originally Posted by gtj
Well that would explain why you're not getting anything out. :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by diablos
i must selected other choice and not inactive?Quote:
Originally Posted by gtj
Yep, either PCM or Dolby Digital should work fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by diablos
but my speakers are 2.1, it's the same?Quote:
Originally Posted by gtj
Yeah, it sets the ratio from BIOS. Well, mostly. A few times I set 333/667 and got 4:5 instead of 1:1 but it's been pretty reliable mostly.Quote:
Originally Posted by shogo_ca
PCM would probably work better for you but you can try them both without hurting anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by diablos
ok, now work fine
thanks everyone;)
i dont think 2.0vdimm could kill a value ram or any ram rated at 1.8v.. my teamgroup 6400 3-3-3-8 2.0 to 2.2v booted fine at 1.8 because the timing were loosed to 5-5-5-15 and ddr 533 by default...
Any cold boot problems with this board ? The kind you have to hit reset twice to post when overclocking.
no coold bootQuote:
Originally Posted by Blue078
Quote:
Originally Posted by gtj
Ya'll lost me there. What would I need to change to get different memory dividers and which is the best?? Man I swear DDR2 is complicated....:rolleyes:
If you are looking for the most recent BIOS and software for the BX2 follow the below link. Select your OS and go.Quote:
Originally Posted by diablos
http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scri...ProductID=2578
is it important which SATA port I use? there are those 4 black ones and the coloured ones belo them (blue). at the moment im using the black one.
Thanks for your reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Supertim0r
My BAdAxe1 has allways had cold boot issues starting at FSB 340 and above.
Also even at default FSB the onboard NIC will not show up in the BIOS and in windows with out 2 reboots. So I had to ask about the BX2
For me, 1:1 is the best compromise between performance and stability with the memory I have. I set the memory reference frequency to 266 and the memory freq to 533. Since I have my FSB set at 401, this makes my memory freq also 401 (I.E. DDR2-802) which is only a fraction above it's rated speed.Quote:
Originally Posted by malachi1313
Remember the BIOS reports "Memory Frequency" as the DDR2 equivalent not the actual frequency which is half that. cpuz will report the actual frequency.
The formula is (ref / (mem / 2))
REF MEM RATIO
333 800 5/6
333 667 1/1
333 533 5/4
333 400 5/3
266 800 2/3
266 667 4/5
266 533 1/1
266 400 4/3
200 800 1/2
200 667 3/5
200 533 3/4
200 400 1/1
133 800 1/3
133 667 2/5
133 533 1/2
133 400 2/3
**NOTE: Not all of the above combinations will boot!!
The black ones are connected directly to the ICH7 southbridge. They're going to give you the best performance and the most options for RAID if you decide to use it. The blue ones are connected to a secondary Marvell SATA controller.Quote:
Originally Posted by heikis
Quote:
Originally Posted by xgman
Let me rephraise that. IDU does work in compatability mode but IDCC keeps on crashing with an error that IDCC.exe needs to close. :(
How do I change the Vcore? When I set the Vcore in the BIOS the current Vcore doesn't change.. :confused: Even when I return to the BIOS after saving the settings it shows i.e. 1.4v at the selector, but the Current Vcore stays 1.325. In Windows the IDU measures a Vcore just over 1.2v (1.212 or 1.235) so I want it higher.
huh? That would be a deal killer. Does this happen to anyone else? :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by NoepZor
IDU does report a voltage change over here. CPUZ realy likes to report 1,163v. and that's the only number you'll get to see :p:
CPU Voltage Override is 1.4500 in bios, but Current processor voltage remains 1.3250v. Maybe the bios shows the default voltage? My c2d box states max 1,35v.
I can't measure the real voltage because of the cooler above the measuring point.
Yep but it IS changing. I checked it in Linux.Quote:
Originally Posted by xgman
With the new BIOS the voltage changes :toast:
But I can't test if the CPU is stable at a little more juice because it's running too hot on boxed cooler. I turned the window open of my room to cool down the ambient temperature and test :cool:
hmm, funny because I have the same problem. luckily I wont be needing more than the default vcore.
but i will measure if it will change the vcore or not.
same here. because i only use onboard power button i cant even reset. its prettey annoying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue078
Thanx man!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by gtj
What max fsbs are you guys experiencing at 9x or 10x multis? It doesnt matter to me if its 1333 strap either.
Well I got my board on thrus, and began preping it for christmas when i recieve the last part of my build, my gfx card. Only problem is I cannot seem to remove the sb heatsink. I don't want to break something, I mean its brand new. Is there anyway to remove it ?
It's pretty tough. With the wire retaining spring still in place you should be able to rotate the heatsink a little to break the stiction. Then push down on one of the spring ends and rotate the whole thing out from under the wire loop.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vice
Honestly though, it's not worth it to water cool it or even change the heatsink out. Mine's just warm even with the fans off. I just took it off, put some better TIM on it and stuck it right back on.
Yeah, I'm not planning on wc'ing the sb.. thats pointless, I just want to change out the heatsink with a copper one and replace the thermal paste w/ as5
changing the SB cooling won't give better performances/OC
my jingting force chipset heatsink cant be used for this mobo.. so sad :(
But itll make me feel better.. aluminum is the bane of my existance :(
so wats the consensus on this board? good bad ugly? Consistently over 400 fsb?
it's VERY goodQuote:
Originally Posted by situman
I'm convinced many BA2 users could say the same ;)
Excellent board....second bios only which is impressive.
I like it. Fast and stable. I can do DDR2 1000 4-4-4-4 @ 3.6GHz which isn't bad for i975x:Quote:
Originally Posted by situman
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2...bx2ciz0.th.jpg
Your screenshot is too big :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by malficar
this one is 55,7KB and is with my old Bad Axe:
http://www.oc.pri.ee/Conroe/ddr1200.PNG
Even old Bad Axe is very nice for OC, Intel finaly make mobo for OC :)
And new Bad Axe is even better, it was big suprise to see Vdimm@2,8V option in INTEL mobo :D
And it works too :D:
Single FatBody testing, not maxed:
http://www.oc.pri.ee/temp/470.PNG
One thing more- the old one has cold bug- some vcore related chip give up @ -70 -80*C and modo just not starting.
With the new one this problem is gone- I found that is big PWM ISLxxxx chip is newer now- maybe thats helps.
This is my Bad Axe isolated:
http://www.oc.pri.ee/Conroe/cpu+isol.jpg
CPU is E6700ES- it can stand down to -150*C in idle and -175*C under load :thumbsup:
S-Pi 8M running@ -174*C:
http://www.oc.pri.ee/Conroe/min_temp.jpg
Only bad thig is that this mobo use new clockgen chip and this is too new to clockgen/CPUFsb/Systool etc prog- I cant change fsb in Windows. yet.
Let's see what you can do on a 9x multi.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaan
Why 9? 9x480 is just 4320MHz, thats too small nr. with LN2 cooled X6800 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by malficar
This cpu do up to 4,9GHz under LN2@ -70*C (only -70 becouse then I dont find that cold bugged Vcore chip yet :( )
1M@4,9GHz, mem@ 470 was 10,6sec
I dont have this chip on hand now, but maybe I can borrow this from friend to try this on new mobo..:rolleyes:
Quote:
Originally Posted by MrDeeds
439 x 9 (1066) @ 32 M so far
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vice
I popped the spring clips off, then heated it with a heat gun on low, when it got good and warm, gave it a twist, came right off....
I was just curious, not trying to compete with a LN2 setup with my air cooled rig using PC 6400 ram :p: I don't bother with LN2 and my chip tops out @ 3.92GHz with only 1.6v available and air cooling. I need 1.65v for 4.0GHz flat which is the highest I've been on air. I was curious what someone could do with this board with better cooling and an E6600 on its default multi. Again, I am limited.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaan
Highspeed seems kinda pointless practically if it doesn't net you any more performance. For example, my rig is the same speed @ 3.6GHz DDR2 800 3-3-3-4 as it is 3.6GHz DDR2 1000 4-4-4-4.
On the BX2, I can boot into windows with my ram to 544 @ 4:5 4-4-4-4 for 3922MHz so far and I don't have enough voltage to go any further with this particular chip. This same ram is good for DDR2 1100 4-4-4-8 on 965 with a 7x multi. (Tried a P5B Deluxe)
I may buy an E6300 to try in this board for the heck of doing so.
I posted a few days ago and asked if 4 sticks of 1 gig ram would work in this board. Thanks to everyone who responded.
Well, I got another 2 gig set of the Corsair Dominator DDR2-1111 stuff. All four of them work like a champ!!!!
Thanks again.
Shawn
Hi, this is a very nice thread!
I'm thinking of switching from the Asus P5W DH Deluxe to the Intel D975XBX2.
Is anyone running crossfire on this board and overclocking? I had some weird issues on my P5W, which got fixed after changing the stock NB heatsink. I suppose each PCIe slot will run at x8 when in crossfire? Can anyone confirm this?
Secondly, has anyone tested this RAM on the board?
GEIL PC2-6400 800MHz DDR2 Ultra Dual Channel Kit
Another thing I'm confused about is the CPU multiplier. Is it or is it not possible to lower the multiplier? I have an E6600, does that mean that I will only be able to choose x9 or more as multiplier? I've gotten used to using it at x8 on the P5W...
Last thing I'm wondering about is the IDCC. If I've understood correctly, I can use this to overclock in windows and then go into the bios to apply the settings, so I don't have to mess with the bios config jumper?
If I can just get an answer to one or two of these questions, I'll be very happy :D
you cant adjust multies in the bios :(
IDCC is no go for me. the splash screen just stays there and it vompletely freezeswhile loading :S
Ouuuuch... locked multi is not good... I'm not convinced about getting this board after all now :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by heikis
it's unlocked with kentsfield
with a future bios, it will unlock ;)
it's already there, only need to be activated (processor multi override)
is this a confirmed future feature..ie unlockrd lower multiplier??Quote:
Originally Posted by Supertim0r
Just wondering does Intel have most of the Bugs fixed on this 975 Board? You would think since Bad Axe 1 was around for so long that stuff would get ironed out.....and this Bad Axe 2 should be even more refined.
I'm pretty much trying to avoid any "first release" boards for my next build-up (most likely with a E4300 so I can stay on 1066 strap).
Why would you want a 8x multi over a 9x? Besides the strap issue I though all C2D worked better on their default multi?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pluppo
man I hope your right!! This would be REALLY awesome as well as fixing the HD led always on. If INTEL could fix those 2 things this board would be perfect. I love the stability and ease of overclocking once I figured it all out. Overall I love this board though.:)
can anybody give me the CPU and MEMORY settings when running 450FSB. i cant post at 450FSB :S 400 is fine and i havent tried between 400 and 450.
i have a feeling that the cpu extra voltage is not working
On the Bad Axe 2 how difficult is it to run dual 8x SLI? I assume I would need one of those SLI bridges right? How about getting drivers (where can I find?). How "buggy" are those SLI drivers....obviously they have no official support which worries me.
Anyone on the BIOS dated 20/12/2006? Is it any good? I'll flash it later after I've done last min Christmas shopping. :D
I don't notice a difference from 2330 and 2339
Thast would be great if that happened. I was like the issue with Everest Ultimate fixed on freezing when running the program as I paid for the program and would like to run it.Quote:
Originally Posted by malachi1313
The latest version of Everest works for me on this board. Have you tried the latest beta?
http://www.lavalys.com/beta/everestu...pij3xzweqc.zip
The link doesn't work. Which build is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by shawn1998
I have the 0837 beta build and while it works fine on my non oc'd boards, it locks up the oc'd box immediately and I have to cold boot to get it back.
Added feature to always display the latest event's date and timeQuote:
Originally Posted by zipdrive
of event log.
Fixed a problem where the system would boot to the wrong boot
device in AHCI or RAID mode.
Fixed a problem where the setup option for Floppy did not display
correctly.
Fixed the potential issue where all fans are on 100% when CPU is
changed.
Fixed the display alignment of the output values on the BIOS setup
hardware monitoring page.
Fixed the display of negative value on BIOS setup Hardware
Monitoring Page with some CPUs.
Added work-around for IDE-R 6 hour open session issue in a host
software package.
Fixed system continues to boot to next bootable device when no
IDER media present during AMT IDER & SOL session.
Fixed issue where POST errors may be displayed during Maintenance
Mode boot.
Fixed issue where system hangs after AC Loss if the Reference
Frequency is overridden.
Hide "Clear TPM" option in Maintenance setup page if TPM is not
enabled or not supported.
Fixed issue where Intel® Audio Studio does not launch with 3GB
Memory and certain PCI-E video card.
Removed USB 2.0 Enable/Disable question from setup.
Fixed AMT system only able to provision when USB device is
present.
Fixed issue where TPM Physical Presence was not cleared and locked
intermittently at the end of POST.
Added fix to eliminate fan speed surge after reset.
Fixed issue where Vista would hang during boot on systems with
Atmel TPM if the TPM was enabled in BIOS SETUP.
New PXE Base code : Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.2.42
Exactly the samething happens to me. There is a 840 beta build out too.Quote:
Originally Posted by gtj
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...-Edition.shtml
Are you at stock speeds?Quote:
Originally Posted by shawn1998
There are no hacked drivers for the 8800GTX SLI but there are ones for the 7900 series . Just google (hacked SLI drivers) that is how I found them a while back, also there is a thread on this forum some where as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phosphate
And yes use bridge.
Yep, right now I am at stock speeds.Quote:
Originally Posted by badboy
Here is a link to the Everest forums. Look at the 4th post down, it has a link to beta build 840. I think someone else already posted it, but just thought this would be a good link to send. Maybe we could start a thread there and make them aware of the BX2 issues with Everest.
http://www.lavalys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1999
Shawn
Hi,
First of all thanks to all the members on this thead for great work. I've been patiently following this thread for last one month and have already ordered BX2.
Can someone write a decent writeup/review/guide on BX2 as the only available review compares with Gigabyte 965P-DQ6. This would further help people looking for a stable board to hit 400-420 range on E6600/Xeon3060.
Just a thought!
hi guys
how I can do a clear cmos to restore the mainboard?
thanks
There is a latest bios 2395 in the intel website. There are a lot of fixes on this version.
The bad axe 2 is a great MB
how does it compare to the P5W64 pro? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by pa9797
really funny. I can do 400FSB at minimum MCH voltage. however I'm not able to hit 450FSB. maybe i've missed something in the bios. will give it a further look.
Broke the Bank! Just purchased a whole new rig yesterday with the BadAxe2 and E6600 as the soul of the beast. The only thing I did not buy is memory. I need to purchase TODAY so that I can test everything out as it magically appears at my doorstep...
Can any recommend a good memory for NO overclocking. It's for a silent HTPC and 95% of use will be for recording. However, some games, apps, and Internet.
What is the best, fastest, most stable memory out there that is compatible with the BadAxe2 and E6600. The VERY TOP non-overclocking performer - Bar none!!! HELP.
I read somewhere that getting high high end memory is a waste of cash if not overclocing. Also read that Micron D9DQW chips are the best. But, will I really get more speed from D9DQW natively if not overclocking? The best memory the BadAxe2 supports is PC800. So, I guess I get 800 over 667 or 533 right? Does this mean I should get DDR2 PC800 with D9QW chips or does it matter or any old PC800 will be fine? Will I notice a difference? Very confused. And, do I get ECC or non-ECC. Intel homepage says it support both; but what's better (more stable, faster, ect. and why)?
The egg has Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) for 50 dollars off (309 after rebate). Is this, or something similar OK for this rig or am should I go for cheaper or more expensive.
Remember, I seek the BEST non-overcloading, shove it on the MB and get the best speed and stability RAM. The BEST money can buy but not wasteful. THANKs in advance, afm
PS. Links and prices very appreciated. I NEED this today!
1 Computer Case Zalman HD160
3 Case Fan–80mm Pabst 8412NGL
2 80mm Fan NoiseKit Mitron RB-FAN-80
1 Power Supply Corsair HX620W
1 Motherboard Intel BOXD975XBX2KR
1 CPU Dual Core Intel E6600
1 CPU Cooler Scythe Ninja SCMN-1000
2 Hard Drive WD Caviar WD5000YS
1 DVD Writer Liteon SH-16A7S-05
1 Graphics Card XFC 7950GT-PVT71JYHD9
1 Tuner Card ATI TV Wonder 650
2 Fan Controller Zalman Fanmate
1 Therm Compound AS Artic Silver 5
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OS will be VISTA Ultimate (MSDN member;) :banana:)
Secondary Tuner will be added if I like the ATI over other I own.
All being display on a new Sharp 52" AQUOS 1080P HD LCD TV LC-52D62U (Santa wifey loves me)
non ecc......anything with D9 chips works with intel's badaxe...and yes get DDR2 800...the gskill f2 6400 phu2 2gbhz has been a vary stable moderately priced memory......
These are twin 512s right? Can you give me the twin 1GB version? And, does gskill use the D9 chips. OR, again, does this really matter. Lastly, any links or good deals that you know of on these?
These looked interesting:
G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
500 at the egg. Making it roughly 125 per GB. However, the timing on them scares me at 6-6-6-18
Pricewatch has DDR2 PC800 memory going up up up or stable. Doesn't seem to drop!!! Any other suggestions?
Ok, whats the deal with the "Marvell" sata controller??? It seems to be not so "Marvellous" in any way shape or form... Anyone tried to load the os to it??? What a friggin JOKE.... Use the Intel controller, then change it over to the Marvell, and download the software?? Wow, i figured that Intel would have had their act together... (Promise, cough, cough) This crap reminds me of the "NON" functional Marvell raid on the P5WD2-E..... After 2 corupt os loads, im just gonna stick with the Intel controller....:brick:
How about these. Will these max on, out of the box, on the badass2? Are they D9 chips?
OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail - $245?
Depends on what you want to do. If you failed an overclock and just want to go back to normal settings, move the CMOS config jumper, change your settings, move the CMOS config jumper back. If you really screwed something up, you can do a BIOS restore by grabbing a .BIO type bios file from intel. To use you just pull the jumper off completely and boot the computer to that disk. Your screen won't work during this but after 5-10 minutes or so the system will reboot with a fresh instal of a BIOS and everything default. If you are really interested, there are solder points on the board for a true clear CMOS jumper, you could try to hold a wire on them or solder some pins and make your own jumper.Quote:
Originally Posted by diablos
Just outa curiosity, why were you using it? the ICH7 one is gona be faster.Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
those aren't D9, but they will work wonderfully for what you need them for. I have those in my HTPCQuote:
Originally Posted by arrow007
has anyone tried this vdimm pencil mod as shown at the botttom of this page:
http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4111&s=8
I'm thinking I need to do it to keep the default "boot up" vdimm higher than default. My ram is conditioned to need higher vdim even to boot two sticks at this point.
[QUOTE=
Just outa curiosity, why were you using it? the ICH7 one is gona be faster.
QUOTE]
I was using it just to boot off of, i had 4 80 gigs on the Intel controller...
Is there any downside to leaving the unused Marvell sata controller enabled even if not using so the stupid hard drive light doens't stay on continuously as has been reported here.?Quote:
Originally Posted by Blauhung
Don't think so, but don't install the marvell software, because it will install apache webserver and use extra resources.
Yeah, what kind of crap is that??? Web based control panel??? Somebody at Intel dropped the ball on this one.....:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Comp-Freak
I've got these on 3 machines. Work great.Quote:
Originally Posted by arrow007
no need of D9 memory if you are not overclocking. D9 is great of roverclocking, but clock for clock id say its the same exact thing. I would buy ddr800 4-4-4-15 rated stuff, its pretty much the best you can have at stock speeds.
Now the fact this mobo got your e6600 to a higher stable overclock than the P5B-deluxe is very interesting. To me that dispels all this "maximum FSB" stuff as the major determinant in board quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Supertim0r
So how much Vdroop does this board have compared to ASUS (I saw in one review it only goes to 1.6 vcore)
Those 4-4-4-X are Promos. Good chips apparently, but not quite as fast as D9. The kind I have 4-5-4-15 are Elipida.Quote:
Originally Posted by arrow007
How can you tell which chips are on your memory stix??Quote:
Originally Posted by Phosphate
well you can always pull of the heat spreader and void your warrantyQuote:
Originally Posted by malachi1313
On ASUS p5b dlx, 1.55V bios ==> 1.47V idle in Windows ==> 1.45V under loadQuote:
Originally Posted by Phosphate
On Bad Axe 2, 1.55V bios ==> 1.49V idle in Windows ==> 1.48V under load
So which chipset active cooling solution will work on this board?
Got a question re: the cpu fan header on this board. My big typhoon header cable is a 3 pin cable but the cpu fan header interface on the xbx2 is 4 pin. Is there some sort of an adapter for this or any way of plugging this 3 pin cable into the 4 pin header of the board? Thanks.