Who all's running a this board with raid...I've been thinking about doing a Raid 0 with a pair of raptor 150's for my ultimate 64 install. Just don't want any issues.
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Who all's running a this board with raid...I've been thinking about doing a Raid 0 with a pair of raptor 150's for my ultimate 64 install. Just don't want any issues.
no problem with raid 0 i have maximus extreme 2 150gb raptors in raid 0, i have installed on xp ok , straightforward
Yeah, works fine.
Just go into the bios and enable Raid on the chipset sata controller.
There's two - the external eSATA, and the onboard Intel raid.
Enable Raid in the bios, then go into the Intel storage manager bios to create the array.
Vista x64 detects it, no problems.
Quote:
Originally Posted by gs274
This might be some help to you.... http://www.legitreviews.com/article/454/1/
should have no problem then doing raid on 2x 150 raptors and leaving 2x 500's alone?
Several people have already posted that raid works fine with this board.
I am running a pair of raptors in Raid 0 and have been for 2 months...
PLL voltage is referred to VCCPLL or PLL VCC with nominal value 1.50v+/-5%, and it is input voltage applied to CPU across pin 23 (as intel datasheets stated for Conroe). VCCPLL provides isolated power for internal processor FSB PLLs.Quote:
Originally Posted by sdumper
A phase-lock, or phase-locked, loop (PLL) is an electronic control system that generates a signal that is locked to the phase of an input or "reference" signal.
This means internal processor FSB PLLs are circuit responsibles to lock the phase of external FSB (the FSB of the external bus between northbridge and cpu) with internal processor bus.
In very simple words these circuits are responsible to sincronyze the external FSB with internal processor bus where flow all signals outuput from FSB to internal processor bus (command and data) and viceversa.
Now some processors have better internal FSB PLLs than another one, and this mean that that first rpocessor has higher FSB wall. If you want to help to raise CPU FSB wall you have to raise pll voltage because in this way internal processor FSB PLLs become more stable.
I hope my explanation was clear about very diffucult argument with my little english. :)
Good explanation but a scary one. It sounds like a lot of folks are running some extreme voltage into the CPU via the AUTO setting ASUS uses on the Extreme boards with the CPU PLL. The default setting according to the bios is 1.86 and a lot of folks are running this on air or water.Quote:
Originally Posted by v_parrello
What I find interesting is that the CPU PLL voltage doesnt seem to raise my die temp at all. Do you know where the measure point is on the motherboard so I can verify that the bios reading really is that high?
Infact it is a bios bug because auto value could be 1.5 volts, instead when you set auto, Maximus extreme bios applies a very high random voltage. I set manually this value to 1.5 volts.Quote:
Originally Posted by sdumper
I am sorry but, unfortunately I do not know the CPU PLL measure point on this motherboard.
It is true that CPU PLL voltage doesnt seem to raise die temp at all, for me it is the same behaviour.
I found my PLL Controller's temp on the mobo rises if I increases the voltage... using a infrared thermal sensor.Quote:
Originally Posted by sdumper
Quote:
Originally Posted by v_parrello
one of the most informative posts I have read in a very long time.
thanks :up:
your english was great.
if you didnt mention that, I could have assumed english was your first language.
figured it out....
So if 2 of my cores stop working and my system boots with only core 0 & 1, (core 2 & 3 not showing either in bios or in windows) my FSB PLL might be too low, raising this can reslove my problem, this happens when I go over 420FSB.
Anyone with BIOS 1001 and 45nm CPU over 490 FSB? i've tryed 6 CPUs and non do 500 FSB (1 QX9650 and 5 E8400) i'm really stating to think about motherboard / BIOS for this issue
Big hello's to everyone!! this is my first post on Xtreme Systems & this forum & particulaly this thread are just great!
I am using a 2 gig kit of Super Talent W1600UX2G7 CAS 7-7-7-18 with my maximus & would like to run my Q6600 @ 3600 with memory running @ 1600 cl7 the very best i can achieve is CPU 3600/ MEM 1440 cl9 it's like nailing jelly to the ceiling i have spent hours altering & tweaking voltages in the bios (904)
but i simply cant reach my target could this memory be faulty or does the maximus not like this memory?
My bios settings
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 08.0
FSB Frequency : 450MHz
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR3- 1441
DRAM Command Rate : Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 9
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 9
RAS# Precharge : 9
RAS# ActivateTime : 25
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : Auto
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (D) : Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
DRAM Dynamic Write Control : Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : Auto
CPU Voltage : 1.46875
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.64
North Bridge Voltage : 1.61
DRAM Voltage : 1.8
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.5
South Bridge Voltage : Auto
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto
DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR3 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto
NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED : Enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 08.0
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
Quote:
Originally Posted by metro.cl
hiya metro it seem 500fsb plus on the extreme is not as feasible as on p35 boards, i have also tried 3 all stop at around 4600mhz, 500fsb stable but over 511 ,like 512-513 fsb very flaky, the only thing i found that helped to bott at 500fsb was disabling transaction booster and setting the relax level to 3 or 4 , then once in windows using memset to lower the performance level again, i think the only way over it is a new bios revision, i have benched 05,03,aquamark at 4603 which was 512 fsb on the e8400 and 3d06 at 4575 mhz (509fsb)
Do you guys favor the white or blue mem slots when overclocking?
slot 2 and 4 are the best.
QX I can bring to about 470 E8400 to about 540, but needs VMCH to do soQuote:
Originally Posted by metro.cl
500 fsb was no trouble on my board with E8400:
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...00fsbE8400.jpg
Max bootable was 550.
Max on qx9650 on this board for me has been 465.
mike which bios you use and what mch volts, and what would it do benchmark wise at over 515fsb superpi,3dmark , aqua etc on the 9 x multiplier
Aivas nice to see you, whats the max fsb using the 9x multiplier , it seems that 500fsb stable but over 510 is flaky, i am really talking about the max multiplier, thanks
i have completed 3dmark06 at 508fsb (4575mhz) http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=5040734
3dmark05 at 514 (4626mhz) http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=3954398
and aquamark at 517fsb , but any thing over 500fsb it was flaky i have had 2 e8400s and 1 e8500 and they have all topped out at 4500-4600 irrespective of voltage but some of the p35 board owners have had like 4700-4900 mhz, its not a big difference but i'm wondering if the internal memory timings on the northbridge are a bit tighter on the x38 boards than the p35
I have benched 547mhz spi1m , and also orthos stable for few mins at 525mhz.Quote:
Originally Posted by metro.cl
All other benchmarks (3d's , wprime) at 535+ . Try transaction booster disabled 1 , static read : disabled , delayed write : disabled . Mch 1.85V or more if your mb can handle it.
That is what i use and got been getting good memory overclocksQuote:
Originally Posted by Blake7
Thanks Glen, i tested my E6850 that does FSB 555 on P5K3 Deluxe and the max i got on this board was around 517MHz benchable.Quote:
Originally Posted by GLENBOY
I use transaction booster at 2 or 3 will give it a try to disable it.
Depends on memory i've tested 3 good memory kits one like the white ones a lot other did better in the blue onesQuote:
Originally Posted by Raver
Hello Mike,Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeguava
Could you share your settings? on bios 905 i could do 475 with the QX9650 tryed almost everything i could read/think of to get 500FSB but was imposible.
Now on E8400 i'm really disapointed and starting to think that is a board issue or i'm overlooking something, i could use your wisdom :) with FSB 530-540 for now im happy.
Regards
Quote:
Originally Posted by metro.cl
I will try to put up detailed settings later today, but I doubt that you overlooked anything. It's my second day on this board and I only ran 1001 so far. I am getting in another ME next week and I will be able to tell more about variances between individual ME boards.
From my memory NB voltage was about 1.76V, VFSB around 1.55V
Transaction booster was enabled and at 3, BUT Static read/write both DISABLED.
Vpll around 1.75V, but again this is all from memory. I'll get more detailed later today when I plug in the E8400.
QX9650 I tried very hard to get to 500FSB as well - no go ( no clue what the max FSB on my chip is on another board)
One thing is for sure X38 is def. not the right board for E8xxx FSB clocking 965 would do worlds better in terms of FSB
@Glenboy - I'll post some 9x multi benches later as well will have to spend some time with the family first :rolleyes:
EDIT: One thing to do when switching between CPUs - make sure to clear bios / load default settings and start form scratch with bios settings
Quick question...
Has anyone here removed the stock cooling to replace thermal compound, if so, did you have any issues ?
If I remember correctly I had some issues trying to remove the stock cooling on a Formula SE as the heatpipe seemed like it was welded to the northbridge.
Thanks in advance ;)
EDIT: Found my answer...
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=168061
Yeah I actually completely removed the stock heatpipe/heatsink assembly to replace the stock TIM with something better. In my case it came off with reasonable effort, not to much work but I took my time so nothing broke! The tough part was fully removing the stock TIM left on the heatpipe/heatsink along with cleaning the NB, SB, and Crosslinx chips! After that I used MX-2 and then very carefully replaced the stock heatsink/heatpipe assembly making sure everything was properly attached and made good contact! In my case I hadn't done much preliminary testing so I can't say if it made any difference but I assume it did based on how bad the factory applied the stock TIM!
EDIT: Just realized you found the answer to your own question, please just disregard everything I wrote, lol!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger_D25
LOL no worries! I appreciate your input, every bit helps and it's nice to hear others experiences.
Thankyou ;)
and in case that thread didn't mention it or to emphasize if it did...use acetone (nail polish remover) to clean off the stock TIM. 30 seconds with pure acetone and it will be shining...or spend hours peeling, picking, rubbing it off with other solvents :D
Quote:
Originally Posted by 3oh6
You bet! I usually use googone, but nail polish might be more affective.
Off topic:
Just got my Extreme today, picked up an E8400 for now, not sure which bios comes stock, but curious to whether the Maximus Extreme supports 45nm right outa the box ? If not, I'm S.O.L. and may need to pick up a last Gen chip to flash bios ;(
Hope this is not the case. Crossing fingers ;)
Thanks, seems to me that Asus might be doing somethign wrong with BIOS on 45nm, i changed to my P5K3 Deluxe and could do easily FSB 530 if i disable transaction booster but this makes Super Pi times on 2M a good 2 seconds slower. If i leave it on i top around FSB 500 on P5K3 Deluxe, didnt try to disable Transaction Booster on X38 because clock for clock it sucks then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stelios
Might just do that and test again.
Here's my settings for the E8400 on air ( please don't copy the Vcore :p: ) :
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 09.0
FSB Frequency : 535MHz
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR3- ???
DRAM Command Rate : Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 7
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 6
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 48
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : Auto
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (D) : Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
DRAM Dynamic Write Control : Disable
Ai Clock Twister : Enabled
Transaction Booster : 3
CPU Voltage : 1.85
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.72
North Bridge Voltage : 1.87
DRAM Voltage : 2.0
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.68
South Bridge Voltage : 1.175
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage : Ref
DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage : Ref
DDR3 Controller REF Voltage : Ref
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.6
NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED : Disabled
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 09.0
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
Metro.cl- the key value for me to get the FSB going were both Nothbridge and Vfsb voltages. Obviously with the E8400 we're running into 2 walls - the CPUs and the Mobos FSB. I tried the E8400 on phase only managed to get up to about 555 FSB not sure if it was the CPU or the mobo - probaby both. Vpll had hardly any impact for me - 2V+ only did harm.
Thks will have to try your settings, but i was :eek: with that Vcore and in Miami, what kind of air cooling are you using?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeguava
Never tryed such high clocks as you use maybe my problem is that i became a chicken :rofl:
Quote:
Originally Posted by metro.cl
I am a chicken too when it comes to running 24/7, but for a quick bench here or there...
Actually I live in Vegas now - and it's a bit cooler..at least at the moment, but not much longer...
Vcore - yikes ,well my CPU is a dog - I had another E8400 before that did 4.75 with 1.65V and a max FSB of 575 on a Maximus Deluxe, but it was my first Wolfsdale and I thought it was not good enough ( hoping for 600+ ) and put it up on ebay - too bad now that I realized how good it really was.
This E8400 really scales only with massive Vcore - had it up to 1.9V (air :p: ) and still kept going up clockwise - obviously I only ran 1Ms and nothing to really stress it ...and it still runs happily
Another thing to look into is SouthBridge voltage - not sure if it truly has any impact, but might be worth checking out.
CPU GTL might help to lower the vlaue depending on your CPU, I had more luck with another CPU using the 0.53X setting
Yes here is what I did:Quote:
Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz
http://www.blazingpc.com/forum/showt...030/index.html
Dismantle and sanding starts on post 2...
Hi Guys,
i'm using the latest BIOS 1001 i think it is, but for the life of me i can't find where to lock the multiplier - i know i did with the earlier version - am i going blind lol, i've set it to 10x in both places i can see, but it still drop the chip to 1.8ghz, and there is no way to turn off the speedstep rubbish.
Thanks for ur help
Regards
Lloyd
try this:Quote:
Originally Posted by Lloyd
Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : xx.0
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
Thanks - worked a treat! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeguava
Does anyone know if this board supports crossfirex? Anyone any thoughts on the new Yorkfields, and how they might perform with this Board?
Yes iam running c/f on this board with a qx9650 and iam satisfied with the performance but iam on phase and water cooling.Iam using bios 0904
Thats CrossfireX, not Crossfire..?
drivers for crossfireX are no where to be found so how can anyone confirm? with that said, why wouldn't it be capable of it?Quote:
Originally Posted by peterpiper
About crossfireX, I have put three 3870's in and all three were recognized. The board's crosslinx chip kicked in automatically and according to GPU-Z the first card was in PCI-E 2.0 x16, second and third cards in PCI-E 1 x8. So I dont see why crossfireX would have a problem when the drivers are released.
Tried 3x3870 on Extreme this weekend but drivers dont work yet. Vista shows 3 cards, CCC only 2.
mikeguava - your setting is not fully 3D stable ... it is stable in Orthos/prime95/memtest ... but every 3D game after some time crashes ... like always on this mobo with higher FSB then 400MHz ...
After playing 8 hours with gtl/termination & north i managed to loop memtest at 565fsb . :)
argh -sorry 'bout that. Honestly I only tried priming and benchmarking ( including 3Ds). The voltages i posted are waaaay to high for 24/7 to begin with. I just got a second board and will be able to look more deeply into FSB clocking that board.Quote:
Originally Posted by OBR
Please disregard my settings for anything other than a reference for quick benchy.
We have been able to use the board @ 450 for daily work ( video editing) and ran into an occasional crash ( like every 12hours or so ); but in my mind I had blamed these crashes on running 4GB of ram without truly testing the rams limits. It might after all be the board itself - but so far I am pretty happy and doubt that there truly is a 400FSB wall on the board itself.
Hi everyone,
I've got this mobo two weeks ago and I'm totally lost with the bios settings. I've read all the pages of this thread bus since I'm not expert on OC, I need your preeeeeeecious help.
My system:
Mobo: Asus Maximus Extreme bios v.1001
CPU: Intel Q6600 (G0) cooled by Tuniq Tower 120
DDR3: CellShock 2x1Gb@1600Mhz 7-6-6-18 default settings
Wintows Vista x64
My bios settings:
OC From CPU Level Up:--------------------------Auto
OC From Memory Level Up:---------------------Auto
CPU Ratio Setting:--------------------------------09.0
FSB Frequency:------------------------------------370
FSB Strap to North Bridge:----------------------333Mhz
PCIE Frequency:-----------------------------------100
DRAM Frequency:-----------------------------------DDR3-1184Mhz
DRAM Command Rate:-----------------------------2T
DRAM Timing Control:------------------------------Manual
Primary Info: 6-5-5-15-4-40-8-4
CAS# Latency:------------------------------------6 DRAM Clock
RAS# to CAS# Delay:----------------------------5 DRAM Clock
RAS# Prechange:---------------------------------5 DRAM Clock
RAS# Active Time:--------------------------------15 DRAM Clock
RAS# to RAS# Delay:----------------------------Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time:------------------------Auto
White Recovery Time:----------------------------Auto
Read to Prechange Time:-----------------------Auto
Secondary Info: 8-4-6-4-7-4-7
Read To Write Delay(S/D):----------------------Auto
Write to Read Delay(S):-------------------------Auto
Write to Read Delay(D):-------------------------Auto
Read To Read Delay(S):-------------------------Auto
Read To Read Delay(D):-------------------------Auto
Write To Write Delay(S):------------------------Auto
Write To Write Delay(D):------------------------Auto
DRAM Static Read Control:-------------------------Enable
DRAM Dynamic Write Control:---------------------Enable
Ai Clock Twister:-------------------------------------Strong
Ai Clock Skew for Channel A:---------------------Auto
Ai Clock Skew for Channel B:---------------------Auto
Ai Transaction Booster:----------------------------Disable
Relax Level:----------------------------------------1
CPU Voltage:------------------------------------------1.42500V
CPU PLL Voltage:-------------------------------------1.60V
North Bridge Voltage:--------------------------------1.35V
DRAM Voltage:-----------------------------------------1.90V
FSB Termination Voltage:----------------------------1.40V
South Bridge Voltage:--------------------------------1.075V
Loadline Calibration:----------------------------------Enable
CPU GTL Reference:-----------------------------------Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference:-------------------------Auto
DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage:------------------------Auto
DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage:------------------------Auto
DDR3 Controler REF Voltage:-------------------------DDR3_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage:----------------------------------------1.55V
CPU Spread Spectrum:---------------------------------Disable
PCIE Spread Spectrum:--------------------------------Disable
With those settings, I'm stable on prime for 3,5 hours....then, I'm dead!
Please treat me smooth since I'm "new kid on the block" :)
Hi Everybody
I built a new rig with this motherboard, a QX9650 and DDR3 Corsair Dominator PC3-14400
I'm not using watercooling. The processor has a Zalman CNPS9700 for Cooling.
I'm worried because my NB is 57 degrees at stock speeds. Is it normal?
How much overclock could I get without using watercooling?? I'm afraid to start changing the values of voltages and frequencies because I don't want to ruin my system.
I'm planning to get a Watercooling kit for this motherboard but i've seen they are sold in the UK or Germany. Where can I buy the watercooling blocks in USA?
Thanks for your help.
use waterblock on board, for good result is sufficient ...
I'm seriously thinking to sell my mobo since I'm not stable at all!!!
ANY HELP before I take my last solution??? :( :( :(
Put your RAM in blue slots.Quote:
Originally Posted by D3m3tr3s
Try the following settings:
DRAM Static Read Control:-------------------------Disable
DRAM Dynamic Write Control:---------------------Disable
Ai Clock Twister:-------------------------------------Auto
Ai Transaction Booster:----------------------------Auto
North Bridge Voltage:--------------------------------1.49-1.55V
Blue slots? Are the best slots for overclock?Quote:
Originally Posted by v_parrello
I thought the best slots are 2 and 4. White slots.
I agree with you, but in my experience blue slots are best slots for stability!Quote:
Originally Posted by techno_17
Maybe you did not read D3m3tr3s thread. If I understand well, He asked for stability on prime, and according to his bios settings he ran 370x9 CPU frequency and RAM at DDR3-1184Mhz 6-5-5-15 2T.
yea.. u are right:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by v_parrello
I have some crash's, maybe for the rams are in white slots.
Im waiting for a new bios... the best BIOS for me right now is the 0904. i had tested 1001 bios and is some instable.
Asus like always in begin of new chipset's with very "fresh" mobos:rolleyes:
i need some help or ideas....i will try to make this as short as possible
i am running this mobo, with q6600, 2 x 1gb g.skill, silverstone 1100w psu, and 2 x 500gb wd hd's in raid 0, and evga 8800GTX.
i own 3 8800GTX's, all 3 give me the same results about 3~4000 in 3d06.
i cleaned out all the nvidia drivers, and put in an ati 3850, installed the latest ati drivers and i run 3d06 get 11,000...
i pop back in the 8800gtx.....same crappy score
i used to have the maximus se and it was the same thing, i rma it thinking it was the mobo....
i see some of you guys running gtx's and ultra's so i know its not hardware compatability...
any thoughts, ideas, or help on this...?
I have the Q6600 running stable at 3840 max (480*8) - Vcore 1.50 V_NB 1.71. Limited by heat output / Reserator XT. 3DMark06 = 19284. 4000MHz seems to be out of reach.
Thinking to make the switch to 45nm. Considering either E8400 or QX9650. Any ideas? Will I see any overclocking benefits from going 45nm? I am not planning to change the watercooling setup as I like the XT, although of course it's not meant for high-performance WC.
Finally got around to putting my Extreme together with a E8400, booted right away and updated to latest bios to fully support 45nm processor.
Also installed Vista 32bit for the first time, installation and setting up raid0 went extremely well with no issues whatsoever.
Here's some pics of my results so far after a couple of days of tweaking. Been awhile since I've played with Asus bios, so still getting familiar with it's many settings.
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=319466
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=328153
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=326679
I did manage to boot into windows at 4.5Ghz, but immediately crashed.
With more voltage and tweaking, I'm sure this chip can put out more ;)
Here are my current settings: 24/7
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
Ratio CMOS Setting : 8.5
FSB Frequency : 503MHz
FSB Strap to North Bridge : Auto
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR3:
DRAM Command Rate : Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Auto
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : Auto
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (D) : Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
DRAM Dynamic Write Control : Disable
Ai Clock Twister : Enabled
Transaction Booster : Auto
CPU Voltage : 1.48750 - BIOS - Actual 1.464
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.55
North Bridge Voltage : 1.57
DRAM Voltage : 1.88 - BIOS- Actual 1.90
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.42 - BIOS - Actual 1.34
South Bridge Voltage : 1.14
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto
DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR3 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.55 BIOS - Actual 1.58
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
Ratio CMOS Setting : 8.5
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
I'm obviously still in the early stages of tweaking, so hopfully squeaze out a few more Mhz ;)
Please feel free to take a look at my settings and offer up suggestions if possible.
Thanks in advance
Is it normal to get this temperatures without watercooling?
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7...4039ow8.th.jpg
Thanks
Yes I would say that those temps are not to far from the norm when not using the watercooling option and using the voltages you have. Certainly nothing to worry about in my opinion.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Soto
Well interesting enough, my NB voltage is at 1.71v and temps peak at about 45c max, no cooling whatsoever however my mobo is setup bench style.
Temps on MB are around 38c and SB is around 35c
Having said that, I did remove stock cooling and replace all thermal compound with MX-2
I haven't done that yet but I could do it.
I have some Arctic Silver 5 compound. Can I use it to the NB and SB Heatsinks?
What about the Mosfets? Arctic Silver 5 for them too?
A reduction of 15c in my NB chip would be just great
That would be a temporary solution waiting to collect some money to buy a Watercooling kit.
I applied MX-2 to everything, you'll be ok with AS5 on NB & SB, just be careful to apply very little on the mosfets ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Soto
If you can get your hands on some MX-2, might be a better choice that the AS5, especially on those mosfets.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Soto
Are you running the board inverted? (i.e. with the CPU located at the bottom)
I'm guessing that this doesn't help either since running it this way I find the cooling solution loves to dump heat into the poor SB heatsink which can get mighty hot after a good prime session.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Soto
whoaaaa 1.71v :shocked:
Hi guys
just a quick question.........do you think i can use the BLACK PCI-Express x1 slot for a sata raid controller or is it working only with the soundcard? I'm using crossfire and so i can't use the white one.
Thanks
I just can't get my Corsair TWIN3X2048-1800C7DFIN stable at 1800MHz.
My system is Prime95 stable at
FSB 450
DRAM 1500
but if I try to sett the memory to 1800 I get errors after an hour of torture testing.
System:
E6600
Maximus Extreme (Bios 1001)
Radeon 3870X2
Corsair Dominator TWIN3X2048-1800C7DFIN
Settings:
Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
CPU Ratio Setting [8]
FSB Frequency [450MHz]
FSB Strap To North Bridge [266] (Tried 200 and 333 as well, no improvement)
PCIE Frequency [100]
DRAM Frequency [DDR3-1803Mhz]
DRAM Timing Control [Manual]
Command Rate: 2T
Primary Info; 7-7-7-20
DRAM Static Read control: Disabled
DRAM dynamic write control: Disabled
Volts are very high since I've tried everything to get it stable:
CPU Voltage [1,60]
CPU PLL [1,74]
North Bridge Voltage :[1.71]
DRAM Voltage [1.94] (2.0 real)
FSB Termination Voltage [1.6v]
Loadline Calibration [Enabled] Tried disabled as well
CPU Spread spectrum - Disabled
PCIE Spread spectrum - Disabled
C1E,CPU TM, and everything else - Disabled
CPU and NB on water.
Anyone have any clues? I'm all out of ideas.
I have exactly the same problem. Setup is almost the same as yours - I'm running a Q6600 though. System cannot pass torture tests, and I get random lockups/freezes and odd hardware failures (network controller restarting, display driver stops working etc.)
Perhaps your CPU voltage is a tad high although this shouldnt affect memory stability. You could try to set memory subtimings as per the article. Also, consider setting ai clock twister to "strong" and transaction booster to "2". You could also loosen your primary timings a bit, although you are running on stock timings it seems. Maybe increase V_DRAM to 2.10 - all these are small changes but they might just be the right ones ;) From what it seems you are running only 2GB which rules out 4GB as the reason for instability.
I'm using BIOS settings as per anandtech's X38 article here.
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/5...uadx38bkh1.jpg
Anyway, hope someone is able to throw some light on this issue.
hi,
i been own a asus maximus formula,
and yesterday i install all the programs and games, and in the first game i run, the screen appears black, and reseted de pc but the screen appears black.
and cleared cmos but the problem persist, and lcd poster shows CMOS ERR, and put off all and reinstall harware but the same problem.
i think the bios was been died. but i dont not what to do :S
please help me.
Going back to 400*9 DRAM 1600 @ 7-7-7-20-1T same voltages to see if it resolves the issues I'm having with stability.
Will post back with results.
Thinking about that too. Starting over from FSB 400 and see where it all went wrong...
Anyone using the new SB from Eddie (EK) yet?
Should have mine any day but the NB was out of stock
Yes, should have it here soon also, ordered just 2 days ago. Should be nice :D .Quote:
Originally Posted by Lloyd
Well, I've done some stability testing with FSX for the last few hours :p: and absolutely no issues so far. Now for some overnight torture testing with OCCT: so far haven't been able to do this successfully with FSB450/DRAM1800.
highest impact to stability in my system has memory voltage! Because this mobo very overvolting memory ... now i am stable at 450MHz ...!
:down: Sadly the system didnt pass the overnight test despite lowering DRAM MHz to 1600. Now for a cascade of troubleshooting into what the issue REALLY is... Strange, been using bios settings exactly as per anandtechs article for core2quads (see post #467). Same thing happens every time: when I come to check system in the morning it is completely unresponsive with a black screen and I have to do a forced reboot. No idea what causes this :(
i had very similar problem like you, i cannot to realize this mobo super 100 percent stable at any options ( i tryed million various settings/memories/cpus/gfxs ... and nothing, system is stable but not fully in 3D games) ... this mobo is crap, now i have Striker II Extreme and i am finally satisfied with DDR3!Quote:
Originally Posted by polar bear
Now i am with Maximus Extreme stable at 450MHz, but sometimes games crashes again ... i gave up fight with this mobo ...
Exchanged my mobo long ago , to a P35T , and it was some change hehe..
fsb changed from max 500 to max 560 , but top speed changed from a bootable 4750 direct from bios, to a bootable 4600, both boards sucks hehe... but never gigabyte again, poor bios, not as good clockers... and just a strange board.
Next UP DFI X48 T3R , time to get some real stuff.
regards.
Anyone running 4 x 1GB dimms on this mobo ? If so, how's your o'cing success so far ?
well as u can see from my sig i have 4x 1GB sticks, haven't really clocked it much, had it at 3.5GHz everything at default/auto without any issues and ran 3dmark 06 etc
Got 4x 1800 Cellshocks...Quote:
Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz
currently they are running @ 1680 MHz @ 7-6-6-15 - 2T
Didnīt had the time to push them any further but I am satisfied anyway.
something from me
4GB CellShock 1800
http://www.abload.de/img/superpi32mbdual4gbkhq.jpg
So, i got this MB and 2G ST ProiectX 1600 ( 7-6-6 ).
My problem is :
If i put in the board a cpu with 333 FSB ( tried with QX9650 and E6850 ) the mobo wont post, all leds remain lighted up ( 4 x 3 for the CPU, RAM, SB, NM voltage indicator and the 5 blue for the CPU frequency ). If I remove the RAMS, then same issue i got.
With E2140 its ok, but if i set straight 300 fsb, then no got ( the previous problem ), but if i set 400 FSB, then its ok.
After i made the settings with E2140 and replace the cpu with E6850 then its ok, until i make a bad bios setting and the MB reseting for the default settings ( Bad CPU OC detected ... ), because then the first thing ..
I cant try with other rams, or the rams in other mb :(.
Can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance for advice :).
Prob not much help and I don't really do much benching but, I'm running the same ram, mobo, 512mb 8800 gts. On air I'm rock solid @ 420x9. Ram @ 1680 (7-6-6-18 1T) Q6600 @ 3780mhz. Could easily go more. core temps in Everest never go above 50C under normal loads ( gaming (even Crysis :p encoding etc). Everest benching never above 62C. Project x ram is performing 100%.Why are you wanting 300fsb ? Have you tried relaxing the timings even say 7-6-6-20 ?
You dont understood my problem.. If i use a default 333 FSB CPU ( Like E6850, E8400, QX9650 ) and i make a clear cmos, the board wont BOOT up.
Hi Everybody. I'm trying to reach the Stock speed of my memory but I'm having problems. I set the NB Voltage to 1.49V, FSB at 430mhz and I was able to run Prime95 Blend Test without problems for 30 minutes.
Then, I tried to run at 440mhz FSB with the same voltage but my PC freezes after 1 minute of test. I've Increased step by step the NB Voltage from 1.49 to 1.63 and Prime95 still freezes.
I'm not using watercooling in the NB but the temperature remains under 60.
Any help is really appreciated. This is the configuration I'm trying to run.
Ai Overclock Tuner: [Manual]
OC From Memory Level Up: [Auto]
CPU Ratio Setting: [06.0]
FSB Frequency: [440]
FSB Strap to North Bridge: [400MHz]
PCIE Frequency: [100]
DRAM Frequency: [DDR3-1760MHz]
DRAM Command Rate: [2T]
DRAM Timing Control: [Manual]
.........Primary Info: [8-8-8-24-4-60-10-5]
.........Secondary Info: [9-5-6-4-7-4-7]
DRAM Static Read Control: [Auto]
DRAM Dynamic Write Control: [Auto]
Ai Clock Twister: [Auto]
Ai Clock Skew for Channel A: [Auto]
Ai Clock Skew for Channel B: [Auto]
Ai Transaction Booster: [Enabled]
..........Boost Level: [1]
CPU Voltage: [1.25000V]
CPU PLL Voltage: [Auto]
North Bridge Voltage: [1.63V]
DRAM Voltage: [1.96V]
FSB Termination Voltage: [Auto]
South Bridge Voltage: [Auto]
Loadline Calibration: [Enabled]
CPU GTL Reference: [Auto]
North Bridge GTL Reference: [Auto]
DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage: [Auto]
DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage: [Auto]
DDR3 Controller REF Voltage: [Auto]
SB 1.5V Voltage: [Auto]
CPU Spread Spectrum: [Auto]
PCIE Spread Spectrum: [Auto]
*Advanced CPU Settings
C1E Support: [Disabled]
CPU TM Function: [Enabled]
Vanderpool Technology: [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit: [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
Core 2 Quad Extreme QX9650 Underclocked
ASUS Maximus Extreme
Corsair Dominator 2 x 1GB DDR3 PC14400
Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W PSU
Zalman CNPS 9700 CPU Heatsink and Fan
I have the same problem. Seems like there is issues with Maximus Extreme + Dominator 1800MHz...Quote:
Originally Posted by Soto
I've reached stability at FSB 435, I am testing 440 right now, so far 1h 17 min stable.
Right now my settings are something like this:
Ai Overclock Tuner: [Manual]
OC From Memory Level Up: [Auto]
CPU Ratio Setting: [06.0]
FSB Frequency: [435]
FSB Strap to North Bridge: [333MHz]
PCIE Frequency: [100]
DRAM Frequency: [DDR3-1740MHz]
DRAM Command Rate: [2T]
DRAM Timing Control: [Manual]
.........Primary Info: [7-7-7-20-4-60-10-5]
.........Secondary Info: [9-5-6-4-7-4-7]
DRAM Static Read Control: [Disabled]
DRAM Dynamic Write Control: [Disabled]
Ai Clock Twister: [Strong]
Ai Clock Skew for Channel A: [Auto]
Ai Clock Skew for Channel B: [Auto]
Ai Transaction Booster: [Enabled]
..........Boost Level: [2]
CPU Voltage: [1.45]
CPU PLL Voltage: [Don't remember, checking later]
North Bridge Voltage: [1.58V]
DRAM Voltage: [2.06V]
FSB Termination Voltage: [1.49]
South Bridge Voltage: [1.07]
Loadline Calibration: [Enabled]
CPU GTL Reference: [0.67x I think]
North Bridge GTL Reference: [0.63x I think]
DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage: [Auto]
DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage: [Auto]
DDR3 Controller REF Voltage: [Auto]
SB 1.5V Voltage: [1.55]
CPU Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
PCIE Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
*Advanced CPU Settings
C1E Support: [Disabled]
CPU TM Function: [Disabled]
Vanderpool Technology: [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit: [Disabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
My volts are the ones reported by probe II, don't remember the bios settings for the volts right now.
Has anyone been able to get Dominator + Maximus stable 1800MHz?
Just see this thread
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/....php?p=2667429
Same kit of memories and same motherboard.
I don't know what values to change first in order to reach my goal.
Hi guys can anyone tell me if the fusion nb block is copper or alloy with the nice copper colour paint asus like to use.
Cheers Paul
I'm struggling too. Ever since I got this board it has not been stable with this memory at 1800, even with relaxed timings and high voltages (check sig). Tried with 1400MHz and 7-7-7-20-1T and then also stability issues. Dunno, maybe there IS a compatibility issue here. Browsed through 3oh6's review thread, but didnt see anything about incompatibility there. :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mando84
Soto and all - dont stupid copy and paste setting posted in various forums ... you need to test no only copy some settings ... DOMINATORS cannot to run with setting Ai to STRONG! Try Light and will see perfect stability ... i am fighting with this mobo many weeks and now i am at 100 percent stability with FSB 450 ... but nothing more, this mobo is crap ... i am now Striker II Extreme and i am happy with 550MHz FSB!
I'm not copying settings from other threads. I just underclocked the CPU to eliminate it from the OC equation and started playing with the NB voltage and frequency to see how high I can go.
As you can see my Ai Clock Twister is set to AUTO because I don't know what that feauture does. I just want you guys to tell me what settings are wrong or what setting I have to move from Auto to some specific value.
If some people was able to push this Mobo to 500MHz FSB or further. I don't understand why we can't do the same having quality hardware.
Thanks for your help.
EDIT:
After setting Ai Clock Twister to Light neither my Windows XP copy nor my Vista Copy could boot. I had to set it to Auto again in order to boot both OSs
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Enginering Sample
Corsair Dominator TWIN3X2048-1800C7DF DDR3
Here are my current settings:
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up: Auto
OC From Memory Level Up: Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 6.0
FSB Frequency : 500MHz
FSB Strap to North Bridge : Auto
PCI-E Frequency: 115
DRAM Frequency : DDR3-1601MHz
DRAM Command Rate : 1T
DRAM Timing Control : Manual
Primary Info : 6-5-5-18-4-48-7-4
CAS# Latency : 6
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# Active Time: 18
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 4
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 48
Write Recovery Time : 7
Read to Precharge Time : 4
Secondary Info : 8-5-6-4-7-4-7
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (D) : Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disable
DRAM Dynamic Write Control : Disable
Ai Clock Twister : Enabled
Transaction Booster : Auto
CPU Voltage : 1.35000V
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.61V
DRAM Voltage : 2.00V
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.125
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR3 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR3 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.60
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
Ratio CMOS Setting : 6.0
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
Memory @ Blue slott
Before i put fan on NB i could only run FSB @ 450MHz
Why you are not using memory at 1800MHz?
I can not run the memory @ 2000MHz if im use 500MHz FSB
WHat CPU are you using? QX9650 ? Did you try out first what the max FSB for your CPU is?Quote:
Originally Posted by Soto
If it is a QX9650 then I would try a 333MHz-Strap.
I can not go with any other strap on my QX.
Another question is :
Why did you raise the Vnb so high ???
There´s no need to - even with 4x 1GB.
Did you try out first what the max FSB for your CPU is?
No because I don't know how to do it. I'm just trying first to reach 1800mhz in my memory and then focus in my CPU. That's why in this moment the CPU is underclocked.
If it is a QX9650 then I would try a 333MHz-Strap.
I can not go with any other strap on my QX.
With my Strap set to 400mhz I can boot Windows Vista with memory at 1760MHz and do some stuff. In fact I was able to work with video edition without any problem but when I try to run Prime95 my PC freezes. When you say "I can not go" do you mean, you are not able to boot your system?
Why did you raise the Vnb so high ???
Trying to get stability in Prime95 with 440 MHz FSB Frequency.
Thanks for trying to help me. Any other suggestions are welcome.
Your Strap is set to 400MHz.
I do not mean your FSB ! ;)
When I set any other strap than the mentioned 333MHz, I´ll get some errors in Memtest and in Prime ... specially in higher FSBs.
I changed to 333MHz Strap and Prime95 doesn't crash anymore but after some minutes of test I get a Fatal Error, Expected a value and got another one.
At least the PC doesn't freeze but I'm still getting errors.
So we are a step further ;)
Try following values :
DRAM Static Read Control: [disabled]
DRAM Dynamic Write Control: [disabled]
Loadline Calibration: [disabled]
There´s often mentioned that with LoadLineCalibration the 45nm-CPUs don´t clock that good and maybe you should try to raise your Vcore `cause there is a hughe Vdrop.
I'd rather left LoadLine Calibration Enabled because I've tried to Disable it before and I've got unstability. I don't know if I'm wrong but having my CPU Underclocked I shouldn't touch any configuration related exclusively to the CPU.
Unfortunately, disabling Static Read and Dynamic write Control doesn't change the situation. Prime95 still shows errors.