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yes, temp sensors are not accurate on this board. NB and SB report about 1-2 off HEATSINK temps, not chipset temps(measured with IR sensor, as you are, for heatsink temps, matched reported temps, obviosly chip is hotter than heatsink.). Reported cpu temps have changed drastically across bios revisions...so who knows what's real or not...Coretemp at least reports the same temps across many board for the same cpu, at least for me.
Hi,
Wanted to know if, by the time, anyone got this board stable on a Q6600 above 3.7 GHz with OCCT last beta in RAM mode. This would show if the memory ratios and the NB stability with quadcore on low straps is fixed
I got my P5B deluxe from the RMA. The new one looks like to be a new PCB revision, even if it is still a C1 NB on a 1.03G board.
My board is now stable with a Q6600 at 9x400MHz and HyperX DDR2 @1000MHz 5-4-4-15-4. This is only with 1.45v on the NB and 1.40v on the FSB. All this on the 266 strap.
It is strange that the P5B deluxe new stock, even with clamed same old revision, performs that good. As I followed this thread, this is better than the X38 for he same settings. Maybe ASUS is also making the same with the X38 boards. New "undocumented" revisions on the PCB on the new stocks, solving the performance issues.
So, if anyone can post some OCCT RAM benches of a Q6600 with above 3.7GHz clocks to see if the NB really do it now. (Prime95 small FFT and blend can easily pass where OCCT RAM will fail on an unstable NB-RAM. Prime95, being mainly usefull to tweak the vcore/vPLL)
http://www.izipik.com/images/2008011...__OCCT_RAM.jpg
Hey Jonny,
Yeah, a lot of people have got the Maximus to run 3.7GHz fine on a Q6600, 9x411 works a treat for 3.7GHz and myself and a few others have run 9x425 and 9x435 as well, 24/7 OCCT CPU and RAM (separately) stable!
Hi
Does anyone know what is this mysterious black telephone icon?
It shows when I open skype or call of duty 4, it's not in the startup program and in running processes, when I roll my mouse over it it says that is a program for your headphones?!! Is this an asus soundmax soft? I've got headphones connected to the front panel.
p.s. I scanned my computer for viruses, nothing found
yes, you need to install the card to get spdif working... kinda stupid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cornel
under xp, i could not get dolby surround going.... but i think in vista it's ready to go. Smooth move asus! :clap: :down: :shakes:
The card's writing lights up blue, which was cool cuz it matched the rest of my rig, hehe...
I finally took it out and reinstalled my turtle beach DDL and never looked back. Great card for the price.
Anyone use Grabit?
I just installed the latest Matrix Storage Manager 7.8.0.1012
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...bmit=Go%21
Now I'm gettting a ton of CRC errors on my downloads. If I download the exact same file using my laptop there are NO errors. Just ran the memory through memtest and all is good.
crap... the pci-e slot where i the soundcard must be, is where i have my tubings for wathercooling... yuik!Quote:
Originally Posted by ReZ_
Am I the only one not baing able to get this board stable ?
It kept failing at 3.6 and ram 540Mhz 4-5-5-15 so I reverted everything back to std. And I'm still not able to complete a dual SuperPI 8M.. One of them _always fails_ in the beginning with "Not covergent in SQR".
Using BIOS 0907 hardware as follows
Maximus Formula 0907
E6600
OCZ FlexXLC6400 CAS3
Samsung T166
TerraTec Cinergy 400TV
XFi Extreme Music
Geforce 7300GS
Cooling:
Swiftech Apogee GT
Swiftech MCW30 on NB
Zalmann passive on SB
3x120 single rads
Coolplex 500mm reservoir
FeserOne Fluid
Temps are now (according to Asus Probe..): CPU: 10, NM: 30, SB: 38, MB: 38
voltages are: vCore: 1.3, NM 1.36, SB: 1.07, DRAM: 2.1, FSBT: 1.23, SB2: 1.54, DRAM ref: 1.04
Everything in BIOS set to auto at the moment..
EDIT: Coretemps says 23 og both cores.
I use GrabIt on a daily basis. Rarely do I get any errors, and I do not use the Matrix Storage Manager. Not sure I want to try it now either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Any reason I can pass OCCT Ram test, OCCT CPU Test, Prime Blend Test, Prime Small FFT Test, but not pass OCCT Mixed test (Fails after 2.0 hours)?
4x1 Muskin ddr-1199 5-5-5-12 (2.28v)
Q6600 450x7
DRAM Static Ctrl-Disabled
Trans Boost-Enabled (0)
CPUv-1.375v (1.35v everest)
CPUPLL-1.58v (It was on auto, setting to 1.58v allowed me to pass all other tests stable.
NBv-1.59v (1.58v everest, When I move it down to 1.57 I get code "4" error, when I move it up it fails the test around 15-45min, 1.59 seems most stable)
FSBvt-1.3v (1.31v everest)
SBv-1.05v (1.06v everest)
x63
x67
SB-1.5v
I got long loading screen in the beginning. After using TuneUp, PageDefrag and OODefrag and making system "fresh", loading screen does only 3 revolutions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darkatom
I also disabled unused windows services and use XP-Antispy ect.
Strange. How long did you run the CPu and RAM tests separately?Quote:
Originally Posted by masterkaj
I can understand that. New egg is a online retailer that has the option to leave feedback for it's products. However, I never had to provide my credit card information to leave feedback in the past. However, I have ordered from them before I left feedback. If there are others who have and would like to leave some feedback on this motherboard could you take 3 minutes to write a review?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
dawg, there's 210 pages of discussion of the board, just spend 3 minutes yourself and you'll probably find 10 reviews or at least links to them within here
Quote:
Originally Posted by masterkaj
Quote:
Originally Posted by jonny_ftm
I ran prime small fft for 8+hours, blend for 6+hours, OCCT CPU for 4+hours, Ram for 6+hours... OCCT Mixed fails around 2hours for some reason. I tried upping my CPUPLL to 1.6v but it failed after 15min.. when I go back home monday I'll try to lower it a bit and see how it does.
Don't know what setting to touch though.. why would it fail on the mix but pass the other two? I don't think heat is an issue considering it (NB/CPU) does not get any hotter than when I run each test separately.
I was just wondering why do the tests fail when try to up my NB or FSBvt? Temps are not out of the norm so why is it so sensitive. I figured I could up my FSB to 1.5, NB to 1.65 and bring it down from there... but that fails pretty quick too. This setup I have currently have 1.3fsbvt(why does anandtech say minimum of 1.5?? for 440+fsb) and 1.59nb is the most stable this OC has been so far, but fails that damn mixed test after 2 hours.
i have a very serious problem with this board - i'm not even stable on stock anymore... OCCT gives a code 1 after just a few minutes!
please help!
full details about what i did to get to this point are here:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=173081
i know it isn't forum etiquette to double post (in a round about way here at least...) but i think a lot more maximus formula guru's might notice my post here more than my thread that's likely to get lost on page 3 in a few hours here... - so, sorry... but I NEED HELP!! PLEASE!
I think you have to run OCCT in RAM mode again for a longer time, and a Prime95 Small FFT for a 8h also. I'd go with a long small FFT first to rule out vcore/vPLL/vFSB issuesQuote:
Originally Posted by masterkaj
Then, if stable, run a new OCCT RAM for at least 8h. If unstable, it is something to do with RAM timings/RAM voltage/vNB/NB-Strap/vFSB...
But yes, hard to say what it is exactly unless you debug it. OC needs now much more parameters unless intel improves its NB clocks and building (65nm instead of the 90nm) as it is getting a very limiting factor
Anyone use the SPD/IF connection (optical) on the back of the board? I have yet to get this working.....running VIsta x64......I've installed the driver on the last install of Vista x64, but I recently started fresh and I don't have to install the driver.......
I guess I can hold out until my Xonar arrives from RMA, but I'd like to test out my new speaks (z5500), as I've never run optical before.
Running this board with toslink spdif connected.Quote:
Originally Posted by binormalkilla
You must install the soundcard into the black pci x1 slot to use spdif toslink.
i dont think Vista 64 need any drivers for this soundcard.
Yea I have mine in the top black PCI-E slot. Are there any configuration options that I need to keep in mind? I set my speakers to optical and they didn't detect a signal....I set the SPD/IF device to the current device in control panel/sound and this didn't seem to do anything....Quote:
Originally Posted by Cornel
Is on-board audio enabled in the bios? just kidding :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by binormalkilla
Who is running 2X2Gb on this board? I'm going to sell my Ballistix and go with 2x2Gb....I think it's holding me back from 475x8........anyhow, looking at a few here:
Geil Esoteria
These are DDR2-800 4-4-4-12 and are warrantied through 2.4V...:eek:
Geil copper heatspreaders
Lower voltage.....=bad?
Geil MASSIVE heatspreader
:rofl: Of course!Quote:
Originally Posted by ReZ_
I'm running 2x2GB with Mushkin DDR2800 4-4-4-12 2.0-2.1 volt. It ran 1066 at 5-5-5-18 400 step with no problems for me, and their forum support has experience with that memory on this board and can recommend good settings for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by binormalkilla
isnt it about time that Asus is comming with a new BIOS? :shrug:
I was thinking that, but I fear our trials are just going into the Rampage bios now, as it's newer than the latest Maximus bios by about 2 weeks!!!
We just need a way to force a flash on the Maximus, seeing as the only change is the higher binned North Bridge chip!!! Then we can flash Rampage bios on the Maximus! :D
Its OverdueQuote:
Originally Posted by mc2k
:shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
I was really wish for the 1xxx bios versions for the maximus
Tried using afudos 2.17 and /n switch but it stops at the "advanced check" stage. Maybe an earlier version of afudos could do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
perhaps an older version of Asus Update might work for it flashes back from the 9 series to the 8 series rather well?
Quote:
Originally Posted by binormalkilla
useing the gskill @1080fsb 5.5.5.15
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
I haven't tried afudos yet but I did try Asus Update right back to the first beta for v6 (which works going from 090x to earlier) with no luck. It insists it's a different model and refuses to flash it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I used to have a windows flasher that would force anything if you wanted it to, WinFlash? Or something similar to that as WinFlash looks like GPU flashing when I google it...?
:yepp: :yepp:I had that problem to with bios 0907 went back to 0903 all good again:yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOriginalTB
Can some one help me and tell me if this is correct?
Asus probe temps are 0.1 over on the ram and 0.5 under on Vcore for what i set in the bios?? WTF?
why so inaccurate?
Also since i installed this board.
my 12v rail is 12.32
my 3.3v is at 3.2
my 5v is at 4.9
on my other asus all these were perfect????
You wouldnt be talking about UNIFLASH?Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
from the web site...............
"UniFlash is a flash utility, that can flash BIOS on many boards.
UniFlash is made to be universal - this can be useful when you're hot-flashing your bios in another motherboard.
Not only that - it supports some PCI cards too and also supports c't Flasher ISA card."
http://www.uniflash.org/
I'm not going to be the first to brick my board:D
All right well I ordered the Geil 2x2Gb DDR2-800 4-4-4-12 so it should be here in a few days....I'll post results.
Yes, and would like to hear your re-mount story in this thread: ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Edit this line with your info, and make your submission to the thread below please...
Grnfinger --------- 1.54v ------ 34°C -------------------------- Q6600 GO @ 3.6GHz (Reseated W/MX-2, NB was 48°C)
Official Water Cooling Thread of the Stock Maximus SE ROG NB Club:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=164610
Question: Are the V-reg or choke chips marked 'R68' located around the CPU worth cooling with some forged copper sinks?
How hot do they get on the Maximus?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pandamonia
Any ideas?
software voltage readings are all bollucks to begin with. The only way you're going to get a reading you can trust is to pull out a multimeter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pandamonia
What's your backup plan when your BIOS is toast? I am curious though and hope you find the answer... It would also be interesting to see if this Rampage board has their famous EPU chip.Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
very nice quality board you got there
If it doesn't work I'll boot it with the Driver CD in the drive and it should force a reflash to the stock bios. If however it doesn't work, I'll just notch it up to experience and take one for the team...Quote:
Originally Posted by ElEctric_EyE
I'm pretty sure it does have the EPU as it's the same PCB, just higher binned, but identical, North Bridge chips!
If u want to force flash through asus update utility, try google TNT Enforcer. It may help...Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
Well my Geil Esoteria 2x2Gb DDR2800 4-4-4-12 memory arrives on Friday...so I'll have some results with them.....I hope running 2 DIMMs instead of 4 allows me to run FSB 475........
BTW these DIMMs are warrantied up to 2.5V :eek:
BTW what slots are you guys with 2x2Gb using? Blue or white?
Hello,
have anyone installed 4 x 2GB (or 4 x 1 GB) on Formula Maximus and if, how much voltage are you set to the northbridge?
My Problem:
before i have a upgrade from 4 x 1 GB (Corsair XMS2-6400C4) to 4 x 2 GB (Exceleram 6400 C4) done, i must change the northbridge voltage from default to 1.47V to become the memory stable. Now i am on 4 x 2GB and im interestit to test lower voltages.
How much voltage are on your on full memory slots?
Greets,
Cb
I don't know if anyone is running 4x2Gb :eek: but I am running 4x1Gb ATM (until Friday, then 2x4Gb), but I run 1.63V on the NBV for an OC of 23x8 DDR2-1128.....however the divider isn't completely stable. For best stability on FSB over 400 I would recommend running auto FSB strap and auto DRAM freq.....this way it's 1:1.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cumulonimbus
I can pass memory tests for hours with dividers, but using OCCT or Prime95 my PC will crash after 15 minutes or so.
1.63V? Isn't that to much? nb are watercooled?Quote:
Originally Posted by binormalkilla
Nah it's not water cooled.....I'm going to test with lower voltage.....but my temps are fine......Quote:
Originally Posted by Cumulonimbus
WhiteQuote:
Originally Posted by binormalkilla
Thanks :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nunzi
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cumulonimbus
Guys, everyone seems to think this board overvolts VDIMM by a fair amount (I'm not disagreeing here). My question is - is this based on BIOS/software readings or has someone measured it with a DMM? I'd like to know where the measuring points are so I can measure them for myself. I had some Ballsitix die on me and I *suspect* it is due to the board overvolting.
If anyone can point these out, I would appreciate it and it will probably help a bunch of others keep their RAM safe and/or dial in their OC.
I found where they are on the Extreme...not sure if these translate to the Formula or not.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=315
I think that someone measured them and found software readings to be accurate.Quote:
Originally Posted by FZ1
Got links?:)Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeBar
No m8. Sorry.
My board doesn`t like higher NB/VFSB-Voltages, but it`s ok, because the low voltages are stable :)
First I had my 450x8 settings from my old SE with 1,29VNB and 1,38VFSB in bios and they didn`t run stable. After going down to 1,25VNB and 1,20VFSB, which is board minimum, the settings were stable.
Here they are again:
The last days, I tried to get 500x7 stable, to get an impression of voltagerange from 450 to 500fsb. So I optimistically tried 500x7 with 1,25VNB and 1,20VFSB, too. Got an OCCT error(slider to ram, very large) after ~8h.Quote:
BIOS 903
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
-Ratio CMOS Setting : Auto
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: 1200
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 5
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : Auto
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto
(missing setting?: 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
Ai Clock Twister : Light
Transaction Booster : Enabled
-Boost Level 0
CPU Voltage : 1.33700 | 1.312VCPU-z
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto | 1,65V Bios
North Bridge Voltage : 1.25 | 1.26V Everest
DRAM Voltage : 2.16 | 2.19-2.21V Everest
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.20 | 1.22V Everest
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050 | 1.06V Everest
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
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
Then I tried voltages from old SE, 1,29VNB and 1,38VFSB in OCCT, same test but error again after only 2h (after increasing voltage from minimum to a bit higher from after 8h error to after 2h error???).
Tried 1,29VNB but 1,20VFSB and it works, over 11h same test without any error:
http://www.abload.de/thumb/non-se35ghz1200ram115qq.png
Will test slider at cpu and at middle next days and post final 500x7 settings then.
Has anybody else noticed instability because of higher voltage, instead of low voltage? And I am talking about 1,38VFSB, which isn`t much, but I believe my system only runs good at minimum VFSB!?
Here is proper pinout...read voltage from empty DIMM slot, and software IS NOT ACCCURATE. Today I get 2.173 @ 2.1.Quote:
Originally Posted by FZ1
http://pinouts.ru/Memory/dimm_ddr2_pinout.shtml
If you don't mind my asking, what system monitor is that to the left of OCCT?Quote:
Originally Posted by eSp!s0
Thanks...I've never measured this way before...usually with a capacitor in the vicinity of the slots. I'll have to do some research.Quote:
Originally Posted by cadaveca
BTW - on- which is the reported voltage and which is the actual measured?Quote:
Today I get 2.173 @ 2.1
Quote:
Originally Posted by quadnad
I thought it was Everest Enginerings Version, but I would like to know 2 where u get that program from espiso
2.1v is bios. You can stick small DMM lead into the edge of DIMM socket, at least that's what I did. I've done it this way for ages, as it's what's going directly to the DIMM, and not filtered by some other component or some such nonsense. Don't need to search around for measuring spot on new boards either..same place works on ALL ddr2 boards.Quote:
Originally Posted by FZ1
Anywhere ot at the VREF pin (#1)? Sorry for the apparent noobishness but I just want to be sure what I am doing. I do know that a misplaced lead can fry more than just the mobo and I currently have a grand invested in the CPU alone :yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by cadaveca
It`s Everest 4.20, and you can buy it, or use the trial version for 30days, but there are some missing items in trial version(you can`t read out VDimm with trial version for example).Quote:
Originally Posted by mc2k
I have a weird behaviour with bioses 090x and i suppose it is my mistake.
Have not tried these on other bioses
I have tested my cpu on Abit IP35 Pro and it can go 530+ FSB.
But in this mobo max i could get was 490.
And all this with divider 6:5 and strap 333.
I really want some advise how can i run 1:1 with either 400/333 straps.
I have tried for 1:1
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Light
Transaction Booster : Disabled
-Relax Level 0
I think they are loose controler settings...aren't they?
On the 400 strap try it with trans booster enabled relax level 0Quote:
Originally Posted by Spyrus
Well I got me Geil Esoteria 2x2Gb it today and that didn't change the fact that the DAMN DIVIDERS ARE STILL UNSTABLE! I really need a stable divider....any divider causes a crash in Prime95 or OCCT, even though the memory tests are stable for hours...HCI memtest, etc.
My CPU OC is rock solid stable.....and I have plenty of NBV.
Has anyone been able to get any of the dividers completely stable after400 FSB?
I'm about to test DDR2-1128 on 400 FSB Strap...it crashed with my Ballistix though.
As grnfinger suggested, play with the transaction booster. It worked for me and it was the only way I could get the dividers stable.
you want VDD. sry it took so long, was sleeping.
Crap......completely forgot about that :rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by FZ1
I'm a bit tired.......
Now testing DDR2-1016 5-5-5-15
trans booster disabled level 2
That was it!
:clap:
http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/411...1650203_rs.jpg
Nice!
Βios tested 0505,0903,0907.
Strap 222/4:5 for me is unreachable.
The only way i can boot but with error in memtest is:
DRAM Static Read Control: Εnabled/Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Moderate
Transaction Booster : Disable
Relax Level : 1
I crash in OCCT blended after ~5 minutes with transbooster disabled and relaxed 1.
I am stable at the following settings in OCCT:
FSB Strap 333
FSB 423x8
DDR2-1016
5-5-5-15
VDIMM 2.35 in BIOS (these sticks can go up to 2.5!)
trans booster disabled 2
AI Clock Twister strong
This KILLS bandwidth.......it could be that these Geil sticks have the SPD TRFC as 52....
I am also stable at
FSB Strap 400
FSB 423x8
DDR2-1128
5-5-5-15
VDIMM 2.35 in BIOS (these sticks can go up to 2.5!)
trans booster disabled 2
AI Clock Twister strong
I am going to test these frequencies with trans booster set to 1 and clock twister set to light.....fingers crossed. Hopefully this will help with the bandwidth.
Perhaps relax your timing to 5-5-5-18?Quote:
Originally Posted by binormalkilla
I have my Q6600 at 3.5ghz 1.4V and I was getting some bsod's here and there, so I randomly tried setting my strap to 400mhz and now it's fine (Atleast for all of today). Regardless of the strap to auto or 400mhz I was not oc'ing my ddr2-800... On auto it ran at 775mhz and on 400mhz strap it ran 774mhz.
I'm just wondering if more matters to the proc OC than just the main system voltages. Might seem like a stupid question if it obviously does matter with stuff like this lol
I can not get 3-3-3-10. Kingston6400, KHX6400D2ULK2/2G these are kits of (2x1G), I now have 2 kits 4G total. One time I was able to boot up at these settings, I beleve it's when I had one kit installed only.
Kingston specs say these kits are tested to run @ 800Mhz 3-3-3-10 @ 2.3-2.35v. Spd jedec say 5-5-5-15 @ 1.8 I set my dram v to 2.35, manualy try 3-3-3-10 wont boot up, also tried Comand rate 2t and trans booster disabled, relax level 0.
With everything on auto she will boot up 5-5-5-15 @ 1.97, can even manualy set timings at 4-4-4-12 @ 1.97 but no-go on the 3's.
What can I change?
It could be that they just won't do it with all 4 slots occupied.
I had a similar issue when I tried to run 8GB on my board.
Test both kits separately and see if both are capable of those timings on their own.
I could get faster clocks with tighter timings on 2x2 than 4x2.
I had a similar problem. I had to go way beyond the advised warranty voltage to do 3-3-3-10. 2.45v was needed. It's a Kingston problem. I had Kingston PC9600 dimms who did PC6400@3-3-3-10 in a Abit IX38 QuadGT, on the Maximus i needed 2.45v. Now i have Team Xtreem PC6400 C3. They do DDR800 @ 3-3-3-8 @ 2.32v. I can even do DDR1100 @ 4-4-4-12 @ 2.35v with these sticks.....Quote:
Originally Posted by jorgito05
Can somebody recommend me what's the safe voltage for running E8500 on my Asus Maximus ? I am a little worried as on the retail box it says 1.225V max while on Intel Specs Finder i see for my SLAPK: VID Voltage Range: 0.85V – 1.3625V. So what's default maximum accepted after all ? Is it 1.225V or 1.3625V ? Wat do you recommend for running it at arround 4-4.2Ghz for 24/7 usage (cooling it with Thermalright Ultra-120 Extremme for now) ?
Thank you in advance !
You should beable to run it at 1.35v for 4-4.2GHz.
Well, i'm running my E8500/Maximus/Mushkin 4GB XP2-8500 using these settings, and don't know what's the next step to raise :DQuote:
Originally Posted by grimpy
CPU Ratio Control: Manual
Ratio CMOS Setting: 9.5x
FSB Frequency: 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge: Auto
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: 1120
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency: 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5
RAS# Precharge: 4
RAS# ActivateTime: 12
Other Memory Timings: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Auto
Ai Clock Twister: Auto
Transaction Booster: Auto
CPU Voltage: 1,325 1,30 real
CPU PLL Voltage: 1,58
North Bridge Voltage: 1,45 1,47 real
DRAM Voltage: 2,22 2,30 real
FSB Termination Voltage: 1,36 1,28 real - and very strange, as with my E6850 it was higher than bios settings, now it's much lower...
South Bridge Voltage: 1,05
Loadline Calibration: Enabled
CPU GTL Reference: 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference: 0,67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage: Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage: Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage: Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage: 1,50
NB LED Selection: NB Volt
SB LED Selection: SB Volt
CPU LED Selection: CPU Volt
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
C1E Suppport: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Vanderpool Technology: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
What kinda 3DMark score are you getting with the wolfdale?Quote:
Originally Posted by MonkY
As for volts no one can say what you need for 4.2GHz as for every setup is different. Get your CPU stable using prime small ffts then keep lowering volts till it craps out then up 1 notch and test. That will be your lowest stable voltage
Now get benching that wolfdale:D
I'm going to grab myself one on Saturday:up:
Download coretemp (do a search on here). It will tell you your VID which is the default voltage for your chip. I'd stay below 1.45v on the Penryn chips if you want to keep the chip healthy (assuming you have proper cooling). Personally, I'm not going anywhere over 1.4v with my QX9650 for obvious financial reasons :p: If I had the E8500 or E8400 I wouldn't be as wary since the replacement cost is MUCH lower.Quote:
Originally Posted by MonkY
BTW - the VID for my chip is 1.1375v and @ 4GHz I am ~1.37v
He has 1,05 vid :)
Thank you for your inpoot it is well appreciated.Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
Thank you for your quick responce I appreciate everyones help and coments.Quote:
Originally Posted by nordien
I'm getting 13600 points in 3DMark06 and 68506 points in 3DMark01 with 8800GTS 512 (standard clocks). Not much, but enough for me (i'm not playing any games on my PC usually).Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Just got my Wolfdale testing 475x9 1155MHz ram
VID is 1.1125
Hello there guys, I too have joined the Asus Maximus SE Club and now it time for me to decide what Ram sticks I should get this board. The board supports up to 8GB of Ram and I plan to Put 2GB Per Slot. So now the question is, What Ram Sticks do you guys Recommend me Buying?
I have the Asus Maximus Formula (Special Edition) Dual-channel DDR2 1200*/1066 MHz Support. DDR2 SDRAM Frequencies: PC2-5300, PC2-6400 and PC2-8500.
Also if my Motherboard Supports 1333MHz and 1600MHz (Unofficialy), How does that link to my memory Frequencies. I guess what I am asking is can I go higher then PC2-8500 and what will be my higgest point. But I am pretty sure that once I read your guys recommendations, I will have a clear idea of what Memory Stick I should get.
So if you guys can help me out, that would really help me out on Which Brand/Stick I should get. Thx for all your help guys!
P.S. Fusion
Post #5302 wow!
Useless to calculate a post/bios ratio esp. comparing with former P5WDH.
Won't go for 0907 and 0903, even after approx. 500 (posts)ones.
They old fool is not on the run.
Kind Regards
The Fool
Well guys I did somewhat of the hardwork and have come up with a Memory List for you guys to look at. Now all I need from you guys is the Recommendations For my Asus Maximus Formula SE. Just to let you guys know I am not a Hard-Core Gamer or Over-Clocker, But I do want Good Performance out of my New PC. So help me out guys! Once again Thx Alot!
Memory List - DDR2 SDRAM Frequencies: PC2-5300, PC2-6400 and PC2-8500
OCZ Memory List
OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 Titanium 2GB Edition
OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 Titanium 4GB Edition Dual Channel
OCZ DDR2 PC2-8000 4GB Platinum Edition Dual Channel
OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 Vista Performance Gold 4GB Dual Channel
OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 Reaper HPC 4GB Edition
Crucial Memory List
crucial - 4GB kit (2GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400 memory module
crucial - 2GB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400 memory module
crucial - 2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-8500 memory module (MAYBE)
crucial - 2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix Tracer 240-pin DIMM (with LEDs), DDR2 PC2-8500 memory module (MAYBE)
Kingston Memory List
4GB 800MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 DIMM (Kit of 2) - KVR800D2N5K2/4G
2GB 800MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 DIMM - KVR800D2N5/2G
Corsair Memory List
TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX - PC2-6400 - 4GB Kit - 5-5-5-18
G-Skill Memory List
G.SKILL DDR2 PC2 6400 - 4GB (2GB x 2) - 4-4-4-12 - F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK
G.SKILL DDR2 PC2 6400 - F2-6400CL6D-4GBMQ (2GB x 2) - 6-6-6-18
G.SKILL DDR2 PC2 8000 - F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ - 5-5-5-15
G.SKILL DDR2 PC2 8500 CL4 2GBHZ - F2-8500PHU2-2GBHZ - 4-4-4-5 (MAYBE)
G.SKILL DDR2 PC2 8500 CL5 2GBHK - F2-8500CL5D-2GBHK - 5-5-5-15
Patriot Memory List
PDC24G6400ELK - Extreme Bandwidth PC2-6400 (800MHz) - 5-5-5-12
PDC22G8500ELK - Extreme Bandwidth PC2-8500 (1066MHz) - 5-5-5-15 (MAYBE)
PDC22G9200ELK - Extreme Bandwidth PC2-9200 (1150MHz) - 5-5-5-12 (MAYBE)
I encountered issues with pc2-8500 and this board:Quote:
Originally Posted by vegettoxp
(Strictly 1GB Modules)
Journal Notes:
-Mobo defaults 1.9v vdimm in Bios on 667/800
-1.9v is too low for EPP 2.35v "1066 SPD Table" for GSkill PC2-8500
-Would not POST until I removed GSkill sticks, and put in Calibration Stick of SuperTalent 800 and Rebooted.
-Upon Reboot, All voltages are defaulting, and have to be manually set to proper voltages for GSkill 8500.
-Increased NB, vdimm, vcore, VTT(FSBT), with little success.
-See Posts Here for Background 1 2 3
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Part II: New Parts
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-Flashed to 0907
-Installed Tubing for NB Fuzion Block
-Installed Active Fan on Mem/NB Area.
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-On a whim, I decided to try the RAM in Slots 2 & 4 and just do Restarts, some overclocking, etc.. to try and trigger the "Reboot SPD Issue" or whatever it can even be called to this point.
-2 & 4 seem to be the Answer to the Solution since I am able to fail Overclocks, but not have to resort to pulling memory out.0000
-Reduced voltages to "green" level to test out, and triggered the SPD issue, but the Bios Settings didn't default.
-Increased voltages to Previous Pass levels, and Bug was gone.
-3:4 Most Stable divider BY FAR for Overclocking.
-Was able to push farther past 1173 up to 1200 but couldn't get stable system wise.
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Work Around for "BUGCODE USB DRIVER"
-Disable the USB 2.0 Controller, Leave the Function Enabled for USB.
-Was getting BSOD after XP Boot at ddr2-1200, until I disabled that. Everything defaults to USB 1.1 speed though.
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I would recommend GSkill, but that's all I ever buy. But the SPD Table issue has me a little bummed out, however I know this is a squirrelly board I've never ever, not even with the DFi SLi-DR had to go thru this much trouble to get something to work consistently.
USB loading issues generally means that either chispet is overheating, or needs more volts(more volts doesn't help hot chipsets, hot is over 50c.). I've gone back to air cooling to play with E8400, chipset is limiting factor in clocking E8400 with 4 DIMMs.
Also, I undersatnd vFSB must be low to match cpu voltage, and chipset volts as well. Definately need a good board to take advantage of E8xxx!
Hi, I've got the 4 x 1GB Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-8500 memory modules. 100% stable now on bios 0907. They're running at 5-5-5-15 and at 1066mhz...
Chris
I took my Maximus Formula yesterday along with 4x1gb (800MHz) Crucial Ballistix. (already updated bios to 0907)
My problem is that I cannot even post @ 3.6GHz which was my previous 24/7 O/C with my E6600 on a P5W DH dlx and with 2x1Gb Gskill (800MHz)..
The LCD poster keeps saying "DET RAM" which probably means that it doesn't like something in the memory settings in the bios. I know 4x1Gb can be a PITA for O/C, but I cannot understand that it doesn't even boot with auto mem settings @3.6GHz (9x400) and 266/333 divider (that is even with looser timings 5-5-5-15 than the rated 4-4-4-12@800MHz).
Can someone tell me what do I need to check/experiment in the bios with? That is to be more specific, what settings can cause the system not to boot after the O/C? I don't think it has to do with the cpu probably new memory is causing this problem.
I'll keep my E6600 till the Q9450 will be here so I need your help with this new mobo, in order to restore my 24/7 O/C with this cpu.
Thnx in advance
Hi there! I've runnign the same ram...333mhz FSB strap only, 1:1, or 4:5 400mhz strap only stable settings for me with this bios and E6600.
Took my ram to 570mhz w/ FSB @ 475, fully stable, 400mhz FSB strap.
Typically, DET DRAM is chipset volts, ram set to high, or divider issue. Play with settings some more.
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Originally Posted by cadaveca
Hey thnx for the quick response m8. :up:
Did you touch subtimings or left it to auto? Also what kind of vdimm did you use at stock mem and O/Ced?
Also do I need to check any other (non memory related) settings in the bios that can cause my system not to boot after the O/C?
I had post issues even with stock cpu/mem clocks if I didn't use auto/2T with this ram(prolly the 4x1Gb), that's why I'm guessing it's probably a memory related problem.
I used the auto timings, but set them manually, just because.
so, 4-4-4-12-3-42-6-3-8-3-4-5-4-6-4-6.
Static read ENABLED.
clock twister and transaction booster on auto.
My E660 will do 266 strap up to 520mhz FSB on other boards...strap issues are still prevalent on this board, so it's probably just some setting affecting your build.
K thnx a lot m8. Will experiment read the Formula guide #2 and come back if problem exists. What vdimm are you using for stock and O/C mem?
Guys tell me which bios is the best ?
Now i have 0802 and one thing irritate me ... temps of my e8400. In idle are 47/48 ( core 1 and core 2 ) !?!?! So i wonder is that problem with bios or something else.
2.1v in bios, almost always. I'll adjust timings, not voltage, first.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orbitech
Ram works like this, to me...
It will handle so many bits/second. As you increase the speed, you cannot surpass this limit, so lowering timings to match that limit will bring back stability. Overall bandwidth increases because the faster bus speed lowers latency.
Given that D9's have proven to die @ "stock" volts...I'm more careful now. Downtime sucks.