Ok, well, as the 0311 bios is to FIX the stuttering problem, I'll hope it runs flawlessly for you then :toast:Quote:
Originally Posted by mcbalaban
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Ok, well, as the 0311 bios is to FIX the stuttering problem, I'll hope it runs flawlessly for you then :toast:Quote:
Originally Posted by mcbalaban
Did you install the new BIOS? Do you hava a dual core? If so do the Patch for dual core located in the AMD forums... this helped me out a LOT!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gambit_2K
Hey!!! :wave: Fancy seeing you here ;) Are you the person who e-mailed me to inform me of the problem with my order??Quote:
Originally Posted by TankGuys
I quote...
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From: TankGuys Sales [mailto:sales@tankguys.biz]
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 12:19 PM
Subject: Order 1888 status changed to ***Preparing for Shipment***
TankGuys Computer Parts
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Order Number: 1888
Detailed Invoice: xxxx
Date Ordered: Tuesday 14 March, 2006
The comments for your order are
Steven-
Alrighty, we've processed your order, and it just so you know, it will actually be shipping from Team in California. As such, the shipping time quotes on our site won't be 100% accurate. Since you did choose an express shipping option, I'm going to have Team ship this by FedEx 2nd day air (they can't ship by USPS). It should ship out today, and once it does, I'll pass along your tracking number. If you need anything in the meantime, let us know!
Your order has been updated to the following status.
New status: Preparing for Shipment
Please reply to this email if you have any questions.
My reply.......
I really do appreciate your efforts to get me the order on time… however… I selected USPS because of the shipping requirements that you have. A signature is required on all of your order for me to receive them. Every other vendor that I deal with doesn’t require this and leaves the packages on my door step. I work very long hours and it’s impossible for me to receive packages from FedEx or UPS. With the USPS however, I can pick them up at the local post office… the nearest UPS or FedEx hub is an hour away so I can’t pick it up there. This is why I opted to pay more for USPS… (FedEx Home would have been 10 dollars cheaper)
So I now have a problem… I won’t be able to receive the package from FedEx unless there are no signature restrictions in place. If you can remove these restrictions then this will be no problem.
And another note… I’m confused as to why TankGuys has this requirement… Most Americans work all day… so they won’t be able to take delivery of packages from your company. This will only cause them to go elsewhere for there parts. This was my first order with your site and I can be 100% honest when I say that I wouldn’t have considered using your company if you hadn’t had this RAM… No one carries this stuff that I could find. I’m not upset or dogging you guys… just some friendly criticism?? For what’s it’s worth I gave you guys a big thumbs up over at XtremeSystems.org and you should see lots or orders from them guys! :-) (This ram is HOT… keep it in stock and it will sell!)
:banana: Here, this time the screenshots are mine so you can see all the tweaker settings:
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1464/2m3004ko.jpg
:woot: :woot: :woot:
...and one with a tighter tRas timing that shaves off another second...
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/9993/2m30071wf.jpg
There's still a lot of work to do though, but I'm off to bed.... ...my brainwaves are like :scope: ...theta.
Have you tested this to be Prime stable?
No I haven't.... Actually I've never used Prime....:cow: Is the tool widely available?
Yes... run 2 of these at the same time if you have a dual core. 1 if you have a single core.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcbalaban
http://sp2004.fre3.com/sp2004exe_050330.cab
Extract this to a folder and run the .exe (make 2 folders if you have a dual core) (If running on a dual core uncheck the "no affinity" and set one of the sp2004 apps to run on CPU 0 and the other on CPU 1)
In the test type select "Large, in-place FFTs - Stress RAM"
Let it run for as long as possible (to be sure it's stable you should be prime stable for at least 6hrs)
Post up a screeny... but I bet it's not stable. ;) :stick:
One in the same :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodzilla
Who you hear from when you e-mail us or order just depends... sometimes its me (usually me lately) sometimes it's my wife Lindsay, or our "employee" Erik, or possibly the other owner Dennis. Just depends on who gets to it first.
Just wanted to point out your excellent customer service with the peeps here.Quote:
Originally Posted by TankGuys
Me and Ben chatted for quite some time about the signature thing and it turn out it's a really good thing for them... and shouldn't be a problem for me! (As fedex had been leaving signature required packages at my home for quite some time... And I never knew they were signature required!)
Go go TankGuys! :up: :woot:
I did a format last night and took the oppertunity to nLite my windows installation. Anyways the stuttering in video and audio are gone now so I learned my lesson and will always do a fresh install in the future.
Haven't tried any games yet though.
I have another problem though, I have a pair of Corsair CMX512-XL sticks and I know they can do 2.5-3-3-7@250 FSB but on this board im having trouble getting them anywhere near that speed. On my Ultra-D they ran rocksolid upp to 260 FSB, and I had most of the setting on default.
I have the FSB set to 295, and im using the 166 divider (memory@243 mhz), but windows crashes almost instantly. Even tried 3-4-4-8 but same thing there. What settings could I change to get them stable? Can anybody show me some newbie setting that would work, they don't have to be tweaked.
Edit: I tried Mcbanaban's setting above and it was a no go at any speed. Even at 212 FSB with everything on auto @ 3-3-3-8 I couln't even run Super Pi. And I know my ram can do 2-2-2-5 upp to 215 FSB
Edit 2: Just realised that my ram is doing 2T, where in the bios do I switch to 1T?
And a second question, what is faster ram @ 192 mhz 2-2-2-8 or 243 mhz 2,5-3-3-7? Can't bench at 243 so im askig you guys.
My rig is Venice 3000+@295*9= 2655 mhz (Wont do 300 FSB becuase my Chieftech 360w powersupply) 2*Corsair 2-2-2-5 CMX512-3200XL PC3200 ver. 1.2
Edit: I tried Mcbanaban's setting above and it was a no go at any speed. Even at 212 FSB with everything on auto @ 3-3-3-8 I couln't even run Super Pi. And I know my ram can do 2-2-2-5 upp to 215 FSB
Edit 2: Just realised that my ram is doing 2T, where in the bios do I switch to 1T?
First of all, in my experience from the Sapphire forums, a crappy PSU will cause you all kind of trouble so I wouldn't rule out that as the cause of your problems. (If you have time check the Sticky post in the Troubleshooting area of the user forum at www.sapphiretech.com. ;) )
Next, the 1T setting is available in the "mem" area, though it's not in the main timings section, two "setting groups" lower. (You have switch off the AUTO setting so that the new ones appear and then you'll see a "CMD ADDR" line or something. (Stands for "command addres".))
As a general tip, I'd advise you to avid the AUTO setting as much as possible as it doesn't seem to be too bright....:rolleyes: Just set everything on manual and start fooling around.;)
Thanx man im gonna try that right now, and I ordered a new PSU today. It's gonna be a rough month billvise :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mcbalaban
Is this board safe for an amateur (me) to buy now, or should I still wait for the Abit? My usage is pretty much limited to games. :cool:
Yes , it doesQuote:
Originally Posted by Doug_Dread
But the Bios is still sucks for me
When i turn off PC a long time , and then turn it on , Bios will automatic load DF :slapass:
And one more bug with Bios 0311 ( dont know another Bios has this bug or not ) that when i set Ras to Cas in Bios = 4 , Windows shows = 3 :nono: Hope another Bios will fix this bug
Thank you xs 64.
Which games have owners of this board played without problems?
Which games give problems? :confused:
I think you have to set the option "Wait for 'F1' if error" in the "Boot Settings Configuration" to "Enable".Quote:
Originally Posted by xs64
Thus the board will ask you if you want continue with the default settings, or enter Setup. (You have to choose "enter setup" and skip right to the "Save & exit" option...);)
it's just games and cpu-intensive apps in general. they will or will not stutter. latest bios is supposed to fix those issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug_Dread
I haven't had much time to play with mine, my second one just arrived but no time to install it yet.
Had no problems with shipping BIOS on my first one. Moved it from an Opteron 165 to an Opteron 148 last night and it's running great. It's running my Ballistix 1:1 at 273MHz with timings ALL set on Auto. Timings are fairly aggressive for auto at 273MHz.
@Wicked
Have you noticed anything unusual in the "boot-save BIOS settings-reboot" procedure?
Nothing unusual at all, it works like it should on mine. I won't be testing my 2nd board until Sunday/Monday but I'll let you know if it's a strange one.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcbalaban
I also wanted to add I have the A8R32-MVP Deluxe and have had no issues with any of the bios revisions. My settings stick on reboot. I am up to the current v0311 and its been great. I am an avid gamer and play for hours a night and have had zero issues (BF2, HL2, WOW, FEAR and many others). I am however a newb to overclocking and just started to venture into that last night with some help from the fellows on this board. I am up to 2.6 ghz on air and it prime stable. I had to loosen up the memory a bit but other than that its great. I plan on taking it much further this weekend and once my watercooling gets here, the real fun will begin. Here are my specs for comparison:
-AMD Opteron 170 @ 2.6ghz
-ASUS A8N32-MVP Deluxe 0311
-Artic cooler 64 Pro
-2 Gb GSkill DDR500
-ATI X1900XT (OC to XTX)
-Enermax Liberty 620 W Modular PSU
-74GB Raptor x2 Raid 0
-Thermaltake Armor Case
Tim
Hey reptile, what voltage are you running on ur opteron. I'm planning to get the same board/memory combination coupled with an opteron 165. I'd like to know how much you can push ur memory because many people have had problems with their G.Skills not going above 280. I'll probably have to use a divider for my setup but considering I save 70 bucks, it's worth it.
I left the Vcore on auto for now. I haven't had to increase it yet. I am sure I will though when I start hitting 2.9 etc. It bounces between 1.42 and 1.45 during stress prime runs.
I have seen the GSkill problems you mentioned. I had to knock them down to 183 to help with errors during MEMtest. Right now I am trying to find my CPU ceiling so I haven't really messed with the RAM too much. I will go back later and tweak it.
TT
Hey reptile, thanks man, you give me hope. This board has just become available in my neck of the woods. I think its a beauty but admit, as an amateur who just wants to play games, I'm a bit scared of it, I hate hassles and games that don't run smooth. Could be I'll soon be brave enough to buy one, reading of your success. :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by ttreptile1
Well I recieved the same ram that you have... and it won't run at 300MHz Prime stable. I can boot into windows and run prime... but it's not stable. If you run Prime you will prob find the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcbalaban