Grnfinger I have the Common Performance Level now with the Rampage BIOS. Hows that differ from the Relax Level?
Grnfinger I have the Common Performance Level now with the Rampage BIOS. Hows that differ from the Relax Level?
On rampage bios you can manually set PL level instead of maximus setting it for you, maximus relax level will raise or lower pl level depending on fsb/strap ect.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShawnTRD
Rampage you can set regardless of fsb / strap to your liking, altho if you get it to low ( pL ) you will experience the det dram hang, this usally means your pL is set to low and you have to raise it accordingly.
Tony from OCZ did up a chart to explain all this along with a trd ( PL ) calculator.
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/fo...d.php?p=280385
Hope it helps explain it more clearly than I can
I think I have made it unhappy. It will now no longer run 3.6 at the previous settings...... Though it's hotter than hell in this room right now, which probably isn't helping things. It reboots under small FFT's in short-order, whereas before this was not an issue.
Could this be PL related?
OK, was able to get back to "page 2" of this saga. No reboots under small FFT's, but freezes/reboots under BLEND. I've said screw it for today and am back at 3.43Ghz rock stable.
I am taking over this thread! MWA-HAHAHAHHHAHA :D
But seriously, I tried something else:
Left EVERYTHING the EXACT same as I had it for 3.43 at 9x380
Changed it to 430x8
It has just passed BLEND no problem.
Maybe my CPU is just not comfortable (or the board?) at 3.6Ghz?
EDIT: The increase in FSB makes a huge difference in 3DMark! I went from 15,460 to 16,541!!!
Well, I tried your settings Grnfinger, but no love :(
I think I might need to give the CPU some more volts, but I'm sitting at 1.36 right now with 4.2GHz in Windows, so I think I'll just go with that for my 24/7. I could get the 10GHz bandwidth, but the CPU was getting pretty hot and wanted more volts to get stable.
Hmmm
Seems that the wording of stuff Tony from OCZ used is different from ASUS BIOS. So I guess I have my homework to do.
What are your NB temps like, if its hot enough you will lose stability.Quote:
Originally Posted by OVERK|LL
4.2GHz is respectable :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
I ran 4.4GHz for 24/7 almost had a sub 10 sec superPI score
I don't recall them getting much over 60 under full load......... They are at 40C right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I'm pretty pleased with 4.2:cool: but we'll see. Maybe when the weather cools off a bit I'll try for that 4.4, but I'm not sure if my RAM will like the 489 FSB.
60c on the NB full load?Quote:
Originally Posted by OVERK|LL
there is where your problem is, I would look at lowering the temps alot
That will likely involve some wonderful disassembly, as the fan I have on my RAM IS hitting the NB........Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Have you reseated the NB with AS5 or Ceramique?Quote:
Originally Posted by OVERK|LL
It lowerd my temps alot and I would recommend the extra effort if you have not done it yet, it is well worth the time.
I bolted a 70mm fan from a stock AMD heatsink over the NB. It seems to have helped stability quite a bit, and temps are between the upper 30's and the lower 40's C.
No, I have not done that yet. But I really don't want to disassemble my system (AGAIN), so I may just say screw it and leave it at 3.45Ghz. It's happy here, NB is at 40C right now with both SETI and WCG running.
That's what I have, a 70mm AMD fan, though 3/4 of it is covering my RAM.Quote:
Originally Posted by t_ski
Mine is directly over the NB and not on the ram at all.
3.45GHz is very respectable, the little bit gained going to 3.6 would be barely noticeable unless you benched, so if scores are not important dont worry and run it the way your happy.Quote:
Originally Posted by OVERK|LL
My RAM is running at almost twice it's rated clock speed, so it gets hot.Quote:
Originally Posted by t_ski
I just went water the other day, but I have found that now that I don't have any type of air flowing over it, it's just crazy temps on the NB. Later on tonight I'll be trying a Spot cooler... Before going water I had a Xigmatek S1284 with some delta 185cfm fans blowing threw the case.. But, the sound got so bad I went water.. Lol.. But, like I said I'll be trying the spot cooler later on tonight to see if I can get it under control... 56c isn't my favorite temp at 3.5...
Well now seeing as you went water might I recommend you invest a few dollars more and alittle time and grab one of theseQuote:
Originally Posted by Cold Storm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835108079
And I don't have to run any funky voltages on anything to get it stable at 3.45, everything is green in the BIOS and it passes both small FFT's and BLEND in PRIME with no problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Yeah, I was thinking of going with that now because of the fact. But, since a friend of mine has a spot cooler, I'll go and try that. I know I'd have to grab two for the pwm also...Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I am in the process of moving and packing. I just moved everything out of my desk so I can sell the desk. Anyway, when I restarted I got the "CPU error" message I always get when I cold boot it. I went in to the BIOS to double check the settings before I started all the way up, and I noticed that Auto on the NB puts it at 1.65v. I thought it was running at 1.25v. lol So now it running at 1.65v with the 70mm fan and reaching only upper 30's C for the idle temp.
hello all,
finely i manage to get 9*400=3600GHz stable 24/7 OCCT 2.0+PRIME95.
but now i stock even if i rise 1MHz more, the board give me "DET RAM"/"VGA BIOS" errors.
BIOS 1102
-Ai overclock tune = manual
-OC mem lev up= auto
-cpu ratio set= 9.0
-FSB frecv= 400
-pci frecv= 105
-ddram frecv = ddr1066mhz
-ddram command rate = 2t
-ddram timing control= manual
-cash# latency = 5
-ras# to cas# latency =5
-ras# precharge = 5
-ras# active time=15
-ras# to ras# delay = auto
-row refresh cycle time = auto
-write ricovery 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
-ddram static read control = disable
-dram dynamic write control= disable
-Ai clock twister = light
-Ai transaction booster = disable
-relax level=0
-Cpu voltage 1.55625v (CPU-Z read 1.536)
-cpu ppl voltage = 1.60v
-north bridge voltage= 1.51v
-ddram voltage = 2.12v
-Fsb termination voltage= 1.53v
-south bridge = AUTO
-Loadline calibration = enable
-Cpu gtl reference= x63
-north bridge gtl reference = x67
-ddr3 chanel A+B REF voltage = auto
-ddr3 controller REF voltage = ddr3_REF
-sb 1.5 voltage = auto
offer someone ?
Det dram hang is a result of wrong TRD settings.Quote:
Originally Posted by TAOTAO161
First get everything off auto, set values manually.
Your FSBT is way to high imo
ok, i have the BIOS seting here,
but i dont now what to put in every one.
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/6...5mediumga9.jpg
By TAOTAO
this is my SPD
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/350/timingkg3.jpg
By TAOTAO
and this is what i think to set in the BIOS, but what a about the others setting.
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8679/timigsetya3.jpg
By TAOTAO
Quote:
Originally Posted by TAOTAO161
Here is what I would suggest to you
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1066
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55 ( this is an important setting for 4GB's)
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax level: 0 ( try 1 if you get a det dram hang)
CPU Voltage : w/e your cpu needs
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.51
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5
First, I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread so far. The Maximus Formula is my first attempt at really overclocking a motherboard, and your insight and experience has proven invaluable. Thank you.
The rig (as pertinent to overclocking):
E3110 (Xeon E8400 equivalent)
4GB Corsair Dominator DDR2 1066 (4x1GB DIMMs)
Maximus Formula 1201 BIOS
Liquid cooling via Koolance PC3-724 w/CPU-330 & CHC-122 blocks
WD Raptor 150GB 10K RPM (boot drive)
4 x WD 250GB 7500 RPM RAID 10 array (programs and scratch space)
Environment: Non-airconditioned San Francisco (about 24 celsius room temp)
I'm able to get 4.275 GHz with the following setup. I can get higher clocks, but this is very stable for me:
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 475
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1141
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax level: 1
CPU Voltage : 1.45
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.55
DRAM Voltage : 2.16
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.38
South Bridge Voltage : 1.1
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5
Anything look terribly off here? Any suggestions on where to go (up or down) for these speeds? This is orthos small, blended, large, and FutureMark 3D06 stable.
Two weird things I saw during testing:
1) CPU temps drop super quickly the second the stress test stops. Is this normal? I'd think that some heat would linger around, but the temps go from 65 to 37 C rapidly.
2) I use the onboard RAID controller for my RAID 10 set. I found that the RAID group would go wonky (and start wanting to rebuild) unless I OC'd the board and gave the SB 1.1V. SB worked fine at a normal 1.05V at stock speeds, but demanded more when OC'd. This normal?
on the SPD is 71, but if i put it on 55, the memory failed in the prime95 test.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
set it higher then 60-70 or select AUTO, my kit needs 55 so thats the value I enter'd for the templateQuote:
Originally Posted by TAOTAO161
ok, you can tell me please why this timing, is so important to 4GB kit ?
Ram IC is adressed by row, or column. As 4GB kit IC's are physically bigger, they have more rows and columns. this means it takes a bit longer to refresh the data within the IC.Quote:
Originally Posted by TAOTAO161
Hey guys, I've got my E6750 running comfortably at 4ghz (stress tested with prime, 3dmark06 looped etc). I did try for a wee bit higher but I think i'm lacking something. 4.1ghz and 4.2ghz both boot but 4.2GHz blue screens after everything finishes loading whilst 4.1ghz is solid until you play games or test in after 3hrs as it random restarts.
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 500 (510, 515 and 525 have been attempted)
FSB Strap to North Bridge : Auto
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: Auto
DRAM Command Rate : Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Auto
CPU Voltage : 1.5875v (1.6 has been tried)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.47
DRAM Voltage : 2.14
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.42
South Bridge Voltage : 1.075
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 : 1.55
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
I'm using Adata Extreme DDR2 1200 - none of my overclocks seem to like it very much if I tell it to run at a certain speed but it's happy on auto
Any ideas? I think it's still got some kick left to take it further. Will lap the bugger if need be!
~Bex
What the Transaction booster do again? Whenever I set to Disable or Enable my system won't boot, my only option is set to Auto, is that normal?
Does anyone know if the Ramapage conversion can be done to the P5E Deluxe? Are their any advantages?
It sets the tRD (performance level).Quote:
Originally Posted by iTravis
I think Enabled (0) is tRD=7
So Enabled (1) is tRD=6 and disabled (0) is tRD=8
(please correct me if I'm wrong guys, I'm doing this from memory)
Hi
I want to try to run my E8400@4.0GHz 24/7 on my Maximus Formula BIOS update 1102...
Thanks
NBK
Hi
I am running 533 on the FSB 100 % stable with current setting (have not potsted all, since rest are running auto)
I use the rampage bios 0403.
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 7,5
FSB Frequency : 533
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: Auto
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
DRAM Static Read Control: Auto
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level [10]
CPU Voltage : 1.45
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.51
DRAM Voltage : 2.10
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.42
South Bridge Voltage : 1.125
Loadline Calibration : Disabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67X
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 : 1.5
My e8400 is a batch q0808xxx.. so it needs 1,4 volt for 100 % stable 4 ghz. Since i am running without loadline calibration i get 1,4 volt under load whit the v-core i use in bios.
But very happy with the system and being able to run 533 mhz on x38 chipset. ram running 1:1 at 1066 mhz.
1066MHz @ PL10? :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by faithful10
That must run like a dog, no reason to run such a high pl
[QUOTE=Grnfinger;3167579]1066MHz @ PL10? :eek:
That must run like a dog, no reason to run PL 10
I am running some cheap pc 8500 ram, and if i run with lower pl i won't post. But :banana::banana::banana::banana:ty statement to say that it must run like a dog just because of that. Still with the high freq. on ram and so it runs very fast.
I got better results in many test programs than other.
What's your bandwidth/latency like in Everest? PL10 is pretty high.
[QUOTE=faithful10;3167621]No need to get all bent out of shape,:shrug: PL10 is very excessive but if your happy with it then what others say should not bother you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I would also be interested in seeing a bandwidth bench
I ran crisys benchmark, got avarage 24fps.
This should be better than that! I have two 2900xt's running crossfire enabled, I checked sais crossfire enabled yes, but the catalist hardware showes this:http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...ardware2-1.jpg
This sais one card is disabled? on, my computer/device manager both adapters are enabled? also on the ATI override is unlocked, and I can see the second card yet the image above sais one card is disabled?
Hi again.
Sry if i sounded mad in my reply. Nothing to do with any here. Got a really sad rl news today, so i guess i was a little out of balance.
Here is screenshot of everest at 533 with pl 10
I run with 4 sticks of cheap kingston pc8500 1 giga stick each and it wont post if i go lower on pl.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/3...verest4yp4.jpg
Thats actually not bad at all, latency is alittle high but besides that those Kingston dimms seem to be looking good:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by faithful10
I get a latency of 51.8 with my PL at 7 and FSB of 467, so with FSB of 533 and PL at 10, that isn't bad at all.
I need to tweak a bit more and see if I can tighten up the latency a bit more (or I guess I could up the FSB and see if I can get some more bandwidth at the same latency)
Thanks for replyes. maybe i can also tweak ram settings more. only
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
Which is not on auto, so maybe a can take some settings lower by manual choosing them. The latency is also normally around 54,7-54,8. I think it got 55 because i had just started the system.
Will try some manyel settings when i got more time, and it is these sticks i use 2*2 sets of: http://www.pc-lager.dk/vare-oversigt...r=16306&type=0
#zlojack: if not your e8400 should have some problems with high fsb i think you can go around the 533 also without probz. I went from 501 to 533 afte ri got the board flashed to rampage with bios 0403
It's funny that the new Rampage BIOS is STILL not showing up on ASUS's FTP site!
Yes Zlojack buddy that chip loves high FSB, you could drop the multi .5 and run slightly higher FSB and see how that performs for you, I have had the chip as high as 545 so there is not much wall there for you to incounter.
Off topic, rant/on ...if Asus dosent pull there head out of there ass soon I'm going to have a fit, they have had the card since Monday and its still NOT in there system, the whole process is suppose to take 10 days :rofl: 5 is up and its still not in the system, all I want is my FREAKING card, there rant/off I feel better now lol :up:
Someone help me with what I mentioned 5 postings up.
Please
You should try it in the Video Cards section. I don't imagine it has anything to do with your motherboard. Probably more a driver thing or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by jorgito05
Yes, i found out that i could run PL 9 at 533 mhz. It was another setting that day i had tried which had been wrong. I got a better everedt benchmark now and a really good latency i think for those 4 sticks:
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3...verest3ug8.jpg
Edit: i have posted a smaller screenshot.
Yesterday I did 2 things with my comp; swaped the 8800gt out for a 4870, and updated everest from about 4.30 to latest 4.50 version.
I am seeing something a bit strange; both the NB and the SB looks to be hotter, definatly the SB at least. Now they are both showing same temps, SB used to be colder; about 50 degree C, and higher.
Can this be due to the new gfx card, or had everest a bug earlier? Yes its hotter now in the summer here, and yes I have set the gfx card fan higher then default to not fry it. I have checked inside the case, and it dont seem to me there is alot of heat comming from the gfx card INSIDE the case, most is vented out.
Any ideas?..
Edit:
Can it be a bug in the old bios I am using? If I should update, what version should I go for?..
JH_man
Nothing on hwo to help my little problem or if could someone help me work out what on earth my RAM is trying to do? (it's possibly the problem)
~Bex
Post your complete bios setup.Quote:
Originally Posted by RCG_Bex
Test your ram @ stock with memtest
Once you can rule out bad sticks we can tweak the bios from there
pull 1 card then the other to make sure they both work, you could havea defective cardQuote:
Originally Posted by jorgito05
Make sure you have the 6 pin connectors on BOTH cards.
Other than that reinstall the drivers
I posted previously - and it's not a bad stick - I meant I don't know what it's running at because if I tell it to run at a certain speed it doesn't boot but if I leave it on Auto it boots fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 500 (510, 515 and 525 have been attempted)
FSB Strap to North Bridge : Auto
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: Auto
DRAM Command Rate : Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Auto
CPU Voltage : 1.5875v (1.6 has been tried)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.47
DRAM Voltage : 2.14
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.42
South Bridge Voltage : 1.075
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 : 1.55
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
The RAM is Adata Extreme 1200
~Bex
Does anybody knows where u can measer the PLL voltage on the board ?
I think it says atthe start of the thread does it not?
~Bex
I cant find any posts where u can measure PLL voltage in this thread ( maybe i looked over it but i don't think so )Quote:
Originally Posted by RCG_Bex
Hi, I was curious as to what drivers I would download for a P5E flashed to Rampage; would I still get all the drivers on the Asus site for the P5E or for the Rampage?
I have not yet actually set up the board yet, but am I correct in assuming that I will get better OC ability and stability if I flash to the Rampage?
Thanks in advance for any help :)
Drivers are the same i think, i use the P5E.
Guys , does anyone have (or have had/tested) a Maximus Formula SE ? Does the factory water block do much ? Can I remove the water block and make a dice pot to mount there instead ?
:up:
I've got an SE with the original block. It's.... ok. Not great. I'm still debating whether or not to change it for an EK 1. I think I lack the confidence more than anything :(Quote:
Originally Posted by aussie-revhead
If you click on the first page theres links to those who've removed the block etc.
~Bex
It actually works pretty well once you reseat the block with AS5 or Ceramique.Quote:
Originally Posted by aussie-revhead
I have a MCW30 and did not bother to mount it cause the block works well enough.
I run NB volts at around 1.53/55 and temps are 30 idle 38-40 full load.
Thats with CPU and GPU in the loop
Hi can anyone post their rampage overclock setting with a q9450 cpu? i would just like to hit 3.4GHz? I have ocz reaper 1066Mhz 5-5-5-15 pc2 8500 ram.Thanks very much
thanks for the reply :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cranox
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/880/3d0648502vf2.jpg
Sweet, changed to Rampage bios and there is an 10Mhz stable FSB Bonus and a faster boot. all on air, look at Vnb and Vfsb preaty low...
Excellent work above ^^^^. Nice chip!:up:
Running 4gb's of DDR2 1200 and I'm quite sure all is stable on that end. I got my Q6600 to 4ghz on my DFI P35 Dark, and I can't quite get it on my Rampage. Using 308 bios. I was using XP on the DFi and am using Vista on the Asus. I can get into Vista but Prime95 results in an immediate blue screen. I'd love any help on how to make this happen.:)
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : x9
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge :
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 1199
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : A
Row Refresh Cycle Time : A
Write Recovery Time : A
Read to Precharge Time : A
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : A
Write to Read Delay (S) : A
Write to Read Delay (D) : A
Read to Read Delay (S) : A
Read to Read Delay (D) :A
Write to Write Delay (S) :A
Write to Write Delay (D) : A
DRAM Static Read Control: A
Ai Clock Twister : A
Transaction Booster : A
CPU Voltage : 1.58 (real)
CPU PLL Voltage : A
North Bridge Voltage : set at 1.59
DRAM Voltage : 2.2v
FSB Termination Voltage : A
South Bridge Voltage : A
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : A or x67 or x63
North Bridge GTL Reference : A or x67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : A or DDR2_REF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : A
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : A
SB 1.5V Voltage : A
NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED :
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting :
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Disabled
Hey guys, its has been a while since i visited last (at least a week)
Anyway, i am contemplating switching to the Rampage BIOS 0403
I currently have the Formula BIOS 1102 and my Q6700 at 3.0 GHz (333 x 9) at a Vcore of 1.20V and the machine is very stable with 8 GB of DDR2-667 ram installed
I am not making the move to the Rampage BIOS for overclocking purposes, but really for the faster boot time it gives
I need your advice on sticking with a very stable Formula setup or jump to the Rampage BIOS for faster boot and perhaps some other added features???
Please give your sound advice
Regards
Kevin
Run the 333 strap and set ram to 1080MHz and retest to make sure the ram is not the problem if you still have BSOD your at your chips limit.Quote:
Originally Posted by erocker
1.58volts on your chip is way to much for 24/7 use imo
I agree it is too much voltage for 24/7, but this is just for benching and it's on water. Like I said it did work with the DFi board with my RAM at 1200mhz. I've tested my RAM stable on 2.2v's up to 1300mhz so far. This leads me to believe that I don't have everything setup correctly bios-wise on the Rampage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Mine runs 1.58v (1.56 real) and has done for a few months now. Tried to swap it over through teh PLL but I'm having no joy :(
~Bex
Well seeing as your majority of settings are auto I would agree that everything is not setup accordingly.Quote:
Originally Posted by erocker
But regardless this is a different board so same clock are not a guarantee.
308 is definately the best bios so far it gives max tref value and is the fastest bios for bandwidth.
I will look at your settings and make some suggestions for you to try.
Will post them shortly:D
Off topic but how to do like your ICEQ card?
what kinda 3Dmarks scores do you get?
I have a 3870X2 on RMA with Asus and there dragging there ass on replacing the card....I can grab a ICEQ card super cheap was wondering if its worth it
Hi people,
My rampaged maximus board is currently stuck at FSB 436 with a Q9300 processor. Since I am planning to get me a DDR3 supporting board I would like to ask here which chipset would be the best for a Q9 series CPU?
Is the X48 really a lot better than the X38 running a 45 nm quadcore? What about the P45 and nvidia 790i ?
Looking forward to hear some comments!
Thanks!:up: My IceQ which i've now sold (running a 4870 now) was a great card. Never messed with voltage or anything and I managed to get this as a score for 3dmark06:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
http://img.techpowerup.org/080730/13403.jpg
:)
45nm quads and X48 are getting very good resultsQuote:
Originally Posted by Amurtigress
Cannot comment on P45 but the 790i is a decent board
Rampage DFI or EVGA would be solid choices, I personally would grab a Rampage.
Grnfinger:
Sounds good to me, trouble is, the Rampage does not support DDR3 RAm, or did I overlook some model?
I found another board, the MSI X48C Platinum X48. It even comes with both DDR2 and 3 sockets. I have no clue tho about it's overclocking functions in the BIOS tho.
I'd love to stick to ASUS tho.
My suggestions are in boldQuote:
Originally Posted by erocker
Thank you so very much! I will give it a go when I get home!:D
My 24/7 Gaming clock.
Enjoy
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My 24/7 Gaming clock.
Enjoy
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Come on is that the best that wolfdale can do
This is Xtreme Systems ........ lol
Hey guys, want to flash a P5e Deluxe to Rampage, and wondering what BIOS to use?
it seems to be 403 being the latest non-beta BIOS.
Have you heard of the Rampage Extreme? It's the best board ever made, and it is a DDR3 board.Quote:
Originally Posted by Amurtigress
Beta bios 0408, dated 7/10/2008. Been out for weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by mk_ln
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=712947&da=y
I tried that bios when it first appeared
Loaded fine, windows started so tried prime and my temps went up by about 5 degrees C and then it restarted. Everytime.
Went back to 403 and everything works great - then noticed GrnFinger mention that 308 was better for bandwidth so reverted to that yesterday and he is certainly right :up:
Asus says sth. different but the RF0408 is supporting the new E0 E8600.
Wasn`t here a long time, so excuse me if sb. already posted that. :)
308 is certainly better for RAM bandwidth because of higher TREF. I'm running 308 because anything else has proven quite unstable with my current setup.Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulyD
Same here , I found running anything but 308 eventually creates problemsQuote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
Thanks for posting the latest Beta:up: Will add it to my sig for DL'ing
No problem :up:; I'm learning some interesting stuff right now. I think I breezed through these bioses too fast. Sometimes you really need to stick to what you think is best for your hardware.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I need some help from you guys again : )
i just bought 4 gigs of corsair dominator ddr2 1066 (2x 2 gigs). After a bunch of hassle I finally got them to run at the right speed and timings and be able to boot, but now I'm having some other problems that I think are related to voltage. My NB voltage was set at 1.47 (not actual) back when i only had 2 gigs of total ram, so I figured I'd need to up it. A corsair tech told me that 1.55 should be plenty, which I get when I bump it up to 1.51. However, I'm still not sure if this is enough.
Additionally, I noticed that I get a BSOD on the windows loading screen if my clock twister is set to anything but auto. I figured "lighter" would help, but alas it does not. All my other voltages are good as I figure ram really only depends on nb volt and dram volt. If anyone has a similar setup, can you please post some settings that would help? I just want to be rock solid stable, don't care much about oc'ing this ram.
Decided to try converting my P5E to a P5E/Rampage tonight. Cleared the P5E CMOS. Flashed to the 403 Rampage BIOS. Cleared the CMOS again. Now I'm running a working P5E/Rampage. :D
This BIOS changes are small but amazing. This process actually DOES fix the vDroop issue I was experiencing with my P5E! vDrop is better but still exists.
Thanks for making this post. Time to do some more testing...
I have founded the max spot for my cpu where it is 24/7 stable in all stress programs, games and so. Since it is not the best bacth (Q0808....) 4027 mhz is max it will run at 1.408 v-core under load. At that speed i am running 537 fsb with is okay i think on X38 chipset with 4 sticks of 1 gigabyte ram.
Everest shot:
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I have finally broken 10k on the read - so happy :D
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/4535/10kqg7.th.jpg
Is there any reason why my write is so low?
I have pretty much the standard timings for my RAM - 5-5-5-15-50 and rest i cant remember from the top of my head :rolleyes:
TBH i'm really happy with the setup at the moment, just wondered if write was ok being that low..
Quote:
Originally Posted by MurderCityDevil
Post your complete bios setup.
I'm leaning towards ram timing being the problem.
What's the best BIOS for OC'ing on the maximus without flashing? Or is flashing just generally giving better OC's?
~Bex
Anyone want to venture a guess as to why my old P5B Deluxe is beating my Maximus-flashed-to-Rampage Formula in Everest memory/cache tests? Both are set to 400FSB, the P5B housing an E6300@2.8GHz and a Q6600@3.6GHz in the Maximus, and memory at 600MHz 5-5-5 timings. I get 9370MB/s read on the Maximus with PL5, but the P5B is pulling 9500MB/sec, and the subtimings are actually tighter on the Maximus!