This is definitely going to get some of you folks to sit up and mess around a little bit more in your various bios setups. It was simple, really. I just selected 266 strap and left everything else at it is lowest setting. Only settings I touched were vcore and vdimm.
Setup:
Rampage Formula, Bios 0308, Performance Level 7
Q9450 @ 8x450, 1.160v
2x2GB G.Skill PC2 8500 (DDR2 1066) @ 1125MHZ, 1.97v
Check out these insane voltages... :eek:
http://www.hostthenpost.org/uploads/...752e6a4587.jpg
I know back in the day. The 939 day that is. It was a big strain on your MB to run 4 memory sticks vs 2. With the Intel X38 is that still a problem? Should I be going for 2X2GB vs 4X1GB>
You can go for 2x 2GB but choose carefully, there's still issues and needs some tweaking to run stable at higher clocks....Quote:
Originally Posted by ShawnTRD
I recommend G-SKill or OCZ
:eek: Ok I think now might be a good time to flash to a rampage!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
:up: :clap: Nice work!
~Bex
zucker2k - can you manage to get to a pl6? or ai clock twister to strong or stronger?
with 0461 bios i'm at 455x8, fsb strap 266 and ram 1137 and ai clock twiester moderate. as soon as i try pl6 or ai clock twister to strong or stronger, the mobo won't post, hang on "det dram", so i'm wondering if 0308 bios is more friendly with low pl...
no you wont get PL6 with that FSB and divider. PL7 will be the best you can do without a hang.Quote:
Originally Posted by panheimer
Always impressive as usual:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
Your running a real Rampage correct not a Maximus modded board?
Thanks, yep, running a rampage here. By the way, I'm on the 333 strap now, 3.7Ghz and working upwards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
why do u guys prefer bios 308 then latest one?
308 gives the best bandwidth/stability atmQuote:
Originally Posted by Barr3l Rid3r
Better tref value of 16383
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...ger/1200_1.png
QFT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Can someone tell me what is the northbridge voltage range for a quad core ??
I'm planning to get Q9650
I have 1.37V with my qx9650
Hardware same as above on Vista x64
http://www.hostthenpost.org/uploads/...f444d55566.jpg
hmm I think its time to grab a 9450 and play
BUT the 9550's will soon be price cut and there a very sweet looking chip.
When do you think the price cut will be? Been waiting on that to happen myself..
Can you please post your complete settings for this 450x8 and ram ar 1200? Are you using PL6?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I'm also trying to get my system stable with ram at 1200, bit core fails after 2-8 min of prime95 blend...tried upping differents voltages, changed mem subtimings, played with gtls, but no way, every time a core fails after few minutes of priming...
thanks
lol Yes :)
that is my Stable clock...... I use this 24/7. I use this in COD4 in Cal and Cevo Gaming leagues
Highest ive had the E8400 is 4.8 but it isnt stable.... id like to see some screen shots of some of these xtreme clocks tested with prime for 16 hours I dont think they could last 2 minute, get a heavy overclock is the easy part getting it stable is the the real task.
If anyone has some pointers for this Maximus Formula Rampage editon with a an E8400 bios 403.... feel free to give advice so I can get some higher stable clocks.
:up:
Well since updating to Rampage BIOS 308 from my Maximus 903 I've dropped my CPU V by like 0.18v! Epic when it needed nearly 1.6v before to get anything stable! 266 strap with ram @ 1245mhz :up:
However it does have 1 issue with prime after a while so I need to tweak that out. Might need to slacken the mem timing a wee bit but I think it just needs a wee bit more voltage. Currently @ 5-5-5-18 2T @ 2.2v if I recall (my RAM is sick though, found it can do really stupid OC's at slack timings. I've seen people run it @ 1402mhz with 5-8-8-21 2T with 2.45v
~Bex
Nice clocks....
The 4.5 at 1.456 volts hasnt been stress tested.
Did you find the 308 bios better than the 403 bios??
I have to run 1.5v or more to get anything stable after 4ghz, and it seems the only difference is the bios version
what you running your trd at GRN and is your board vmod penciled
Torturing your hardware for 16 hours straight at levels you're never ever going to use your system is a little bit e-penis wagging in imho. This is the highest I ever bothered priming.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarcusFoX
http://www.hostthenpost.org/uploads/...32c422780e.jpg
Gah! Rampage BIOS sucks balls for me apart from lower voltages. Doesn't like my E6750 clocking to 4ghz at all! :shakes:
Tried everything I can think of - won't even run my games stable. Although I must say, it's taught me huge ammounts more about my RAM and timings :yepp:
Might flash back to the Maximus 0903 again.... then again... might leave it and get a new CPU :D
....although I do really like my E6750 - it's my first OC'ing chip :(
Opinions?
~Bex
There was no point in priming 4500 there was little difference from 4400Quote:
Originally Posted by MarcusFoX
308 is the best bios to date imo
Post your current Rampage bios setupQuote:
Originally Posted by RCG_Bex
Rampage will clock higher than Maximus, it takes awhile to learn and tweak the settings
9x450 should be a easy clock for Rampage
E6750 only goes up to x8 :( :down:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Tried various settings based on my old setup - it all boot sbut it won't survive any tests :(
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 / 1201 / 1245
DRAM Command Rate : Auto / 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Auto / 5-5-5-15 / 5-5-5-18 (5-8-8-21 for 1402 :up:)
CPU Voltage : 1.5875v <---- ran at 1.50v 266 strap and shaved loads of my temps but didn't like going up :eek:
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50 / Auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.47 / 1.49
DRAM Voltage : 2.14 / 2.3 (2.45v real lets my ram run at stupid speeds)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.42
South Bridge Voltage : 1.075
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X / Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X / Auto
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : Auto / DDR2_Ref
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.55
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
That's all off the top of my head that I've tried... I've papers at home with scribbles with other attempts that Ill post when I get home from wokr (I love my work - click the "microplay" sig to see where I work)
~Bex
Take the NB volts to 1.53, I needed 1.53 to run at 500 FSB
Right, I'm back after being homeless for a while (long story)...
If someone can point out to me (or write out) the biggest additions/alterations needed on the front page, I'll get to work on updating it.
Sorry for the delay! :(
Good to have you back m8 :bounces:
Aside from the 2 bios releases 408 and 406 there has not been to much that I can recall.
408 is in my sig and I'll post a link for 406 if you dont have it already,
There has been some slight discussion on Clock Skew, it really helps ram stabilty but I cant think of anything else atm
Rampage 406
Cool. How are the new bios working out? Do you have a link for 0406?
I just added it to my previous postQuote:
Originally Posted by kup
406 I did not like much kinda buggy, 408 I will test tonight but others have reported it being crap.
308 is still the best to date imo and a few others
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ampage+extreme
Check this guy out!
I´m using rampage 0403 bios, anyone know if this bios supports Intel E8600. Will recieve the new cpu today and later this week i will get my new rampage extreme :)
OK, I have a new PSU I am trying to get to work. It's a Thermaltake 1200W W0133RU. Actually, this is an RMA replacement for another PSU (same model) that had problems powering up after BIOS changes and cold boots. That problem was, after powering on the unit and running it, if I cold booted it immediately afterwards (or did a BIOS change that required a cold reboot), the unit would briefly flash the power light then not start. After receiving the replacement and installing it, I tested to see if the problem I was having with the original unit was fixed.
Since this is the second PSU with the same issue, I was wondering if there is something else you could suggest. I am running the following setup:
Thermaltake 1200W W0133RU
Intel QX9650
Asus Maximus Formula
2 x 2GB G.Skill PC2-1000
HIS Radeon 3870X2
BFG PhysX card
4 x 250GB Seagate 7200.10 drives in Raid 0/5
Plus fans, optical drives, etc.
All of the connectors are firmly seated into their corresponding locations. I tried using the 8-pin motherboard connector on the PSU as well the 4+4pin. I am using two red connectors for the VGA card (one 6-pin and one 8-pin), once SATA cable for 4 drives and one Molex cable for the opticals, PhysX, fan controller and floppy. I tried the VGA power cables in the red sockets (12V rail #3) and the blue sockets (12V #4).
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Holy hell! I had the EXACT same problem with that EXACT same PSU! I even started a thread here about how I've totally blacklisted Tt because of it! Well, I would like to recommend PC Power & Cooling. Also, Silverstone is a good second. I have a Tagan that died after 12 months, but their RMA was rock solid and VERY fast (and the customer service was excellent).
I would stick it to Tt. Send them back their garbage, but this time let them keep it! They probably sent you the one I RMA'ed, LOL!
Quote:
Originally Posted by t_ski
Bios 0407 on Asus ftp, this may be the next stable release, who knows.... ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/so...rmula-0407.zip
Good find tucker ill give it a try and let everyone now.. so far the best performance ive gotten was with the 308 and 403 bios's.
can the extreme be converted to the rampage version?
also seem to be hitting a wall with my extreme and e8400=481fsb 4.3g vcore 1.53 any ideas only changed the fsb term voltage/sb voltage
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
For me its not that at all..... its more that if Im going to overclock somthing I want to actually use it day to day it hasnt to be stable im a competive gamer and I have to have a stable clock... as long as the voltages stay with in safe ranges.
yah the 4.6 prime is pritty tight.
Feed me some bios setting im interested to see if there is somthing I need to tweak to get the extra mile out of this E8400...
So they Tagan you have now is working fine? Did you ever contact Tt support and get any suggestions other than RMA?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dostoyevsky77
Wow, crazy! Nice catch. I just checked the other FTP this morning (ftp://ftp.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/socke...mpage_Formula/). It has a lot less stuff. Here I thought the .tw was the mirror. I'll give it a try ASAP (next few days) and report back if nobody beats me to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
Well, as I said the Tagan I had died after 12 months. The one they sent back is technically the exact same model, but it has the 6+2 PCI-E that mine did not have. I did some research, and apparently they overhauled the internal components as well... same model number (TG1100-U95), but radical changes. In a way, it was really good luck it died. I contacted Tt for RMA, but they took too long to approve it (I had bought it as a replacement when my Tagan died). My RMA'ed Tagan came back before they approved the RMA, so I just sent it back to NewEgg for refund. I will never buy another Tt PSU for the rest of my life!Quote:
Originally Posted by t_ski
At first blush, it appears that 0407 > 0403. 0308 is between the two. The differences will seem minimal at first, but pay less attention to RAM bandwidth than to latency and L1/L2 performance. Also, the enhancements (memory module compatibility) might be significant if you own the affected modules (I might, but am too lazy to check the QVL). Since it's a work day, I can't go into too much more testing, but here is what I have so far:
0407:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...apture2-10.jpg
0403:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...Capture-38.jpg
0308... keep in mind, I did a LOT of trials to get all my scores over 10GB/s:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...Capture-21.jpg
I find the new bios a dog, dont like it at all.
308 is still king for me and my hardware. My 8600 is in tomorrow so maybe that might change my mind but I highly doubt it.
Once the Rampage Extreme is available this board is gone to ebay and I can start the process all over again
I was going to drop this board a while ago, but now I'm split between two paths: Crossfire on MF/RF or SLI'ed 280GTX'es on the EVGA 780i reference. I will probably not move to DDR3 until Nehalem. Think about making ANOTHER jump in 6 months... it may be worth it to you, but that's going to be a whole new ball game...Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I'm looking to build 2 rigs here soon and I have been wanting to make the ddr3 jump for along time now.
Nehalem is my excuse for the second rig to be built you see.... Its what cpu to buy now is my problem, I have a 8600 on the way ( hope to hell its a good clocker ) but I dont know what to buy right now for a 45nm quad, 9550 is going to price drop in a week or so but the 9650 is looking very nice except for the price tag. Local shop is selling for $609.99CDN which is going to hurt the walett but damn I'm tempted.
Go grab 'em...
My first 600 fsb.
Grnfinger, where'd you find the 8600 in Canada?
Guys and gals, bios 0408 is a dog for EO E8600, avoid it like the plague. 0407 is the best so far.
Zucker, you still runnin 600fsb with the 8gb listed in your sig???
Nope. I got the PC2-8500 kit and they could do 575Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
The new MF Bios is ready and available: MAXIMUS-ASUS-Formula-1207
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/so...aximus_Formula
Wooooooo, new BIOS!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
Any improvements over 403?
Is 407 just best for dual-cores or is it best for the 9450 too? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
My preferred bios is 0308. But 0407 supports new EO stepping E8600 which I'm now using.Quote:
Originally Posted by OVERK|LL
I've only tested it with E8600.Quote:
Originally Posted by WFO
Do/should you still use Loadline calibration if you do the Vdroop mod?
Just 3 passes with a HB pencil all i need to do?
Is the 403 still the best rampage bios for quads?
I installed my mobo and it was running fine for 2 weeks.
I dialed my Q6600 to 3600 using OCCT to check for stability.
In the last two days I was running memtest to dial the RAM and today I rebooted into Windows and noticed the LAN port 1 was not showing on device manager.
LAN port 2 is working.
I checked the BIOS and both were enable. Can I call it dead and RMA the board? Could it be a BIOS problem? I updated the BIOS to the newest one, 1201, but it was working OK as I said.
Could the FSB or NB voltages fried the LAN? All voltages are in a safe zone, only the FSBT is on the "yellow" range.
Thanks in advance.
Guys, the new MAXIMUS-ASUS-Formula-1207 bios SUX. I`ve tested it. It doesn`t like my Cellshock memory.
From this time, i`ve definitely decided to make a Rampage conversion. Please, tell me, which RF bios is the best for RAM compatibility ?
Thanks in advance.
try 308 imo its still the best bio, if you have ram issues with it then try 407Quote:
Originally Posted by WaterFlex
Already have flashed RF0308! The most nice for me! RF0401, RF0403, RF0407 sux like MF1201 and MF1207.
The best bios versions are MF1102 and RF0308!
0308 has been great for me.
I've got 4.3GHz (1.408v) stable now (12+ hours Small FFT and Blend) with the RAM at 1147 MHz with over 10GB Read/Write/Copy in Everest and decent latency. I'm doing a Memtest86+ today now testing how low I can get the RAM voltage.
I dont have any problems at all with 403 bios, but since you all post that 308 gives better memory speed then i ll reflash and test it. Ill post again if i get better results.
Zlo buddy you can grab an E8600 from Canada Computers, there web site is not showing them yet but you can order from the warehouseQuote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
$321.99, sorry I did not see your post earlier
407 is not good bios for me, 308 is the best one:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Hmmm... now I have to decide how bad I want one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I'd love to see your results once you get yours in.
I havent had time to try mine out yet missed the post office pickup, now I wait till Monday:shakes:Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
Going to play with this till 9550's drop in price NCIX will price drop in a few days so by end of next week I should be able to grab one locally for around the same money.
Then my Q6700 can be sold and maybe my Maximus still thinking on that.
Yeah...the 9550 price drop will make things interesting as that brings the quad option back into the picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I'm just wondering how much more I could get out of an E8600 than I get right now out of the E8400 at 4.3GHz.... probably not much for 24/7.
Well, I look forward to seeing what the E8600 can do on a Maximus.
I am thinking about upgrading my 2x1Gb memory with a 2x2Gb kit. If i had to chose between these kits http://www.plaisio.gr/productlist.as...egory=69977727, which one would you recommend? If you have any personal experience with an Asus Maximus Formula with any of these kits would be even better ofc :)
maybe i missed it somewhere, but after a flash from P5E to Rampage what is the method of bios flashing to a newer Rampage bios? would asus update still work?
thanks
http://www.plaisio.gr/product.aspx?c...CE472E586BCA20Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosAD
or
http://www.plaisio.gr/product.aspx?c...CE472E586BCA20
is what I would recommend, if $$$ is not an issue grab the Dominators you will not be disapointed.
Grnfinger do you have any personal experience with either the Mushkin or the Dominator kit? I have seen people reporting good results with either kit. But my guess is that dominators will more easily reach the 1100+Mhz speed at the rated voltage.
I can't say enough good things about the Dominators.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosAD
With lots of tweaking and a good E8400, here's what I'm getting now on 2.1v (2.02 in bios)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...gtRD743GHz.png
EDIT: And I also had those Mushkin Redlines. They were nice, but I couldn't get more than about ~1050 MHz out of them. My Dominators are at 1147 24/7 stable.
Glad to see them run 1147Mhz 5-5-5-15 @ 2.1v. I hope ofc to be stable for 24/7 use and not just for benching. Do you use any additional cooling on them?Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
They are 100% stable at those settings I posted (12+ hours Orthos blend and 12+ hours Memtest86+) not just for benching.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosAD
I use the Dominator Airflow fan on them. It comes with the memory if you get the right kit. I actually had 8GB running stable 24/7 at 1122 MHz but I sold one kit because I needed money.
Thanx a lot zlojack for the info :up: 4Gb of memory sounds just right for the moment. I hope i can also use the OCZ ram cooler i already have. Do you know if all the kits perform equally (not meaning 10-15Mhz +/- ofc).
I have the Dominators, there the best imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosAD
The OCZ ram cooler will fit on the dominators for sure.
The redlines overclock very very well but I have not used them personally.
That a stable clock NOT just a bench
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...r/4400_308.png
Thank you too Grnfinger. As i can see 2 out of 2 kits can do 1100+Mhz. In fact both run at more than 1140Mhz :) So since they can manage the speed i need plus the fact that my cooler fits on them this kit is the one i look for. I just hope nop to be the un lucky one, which i usually am :(
let me try the RF407 for Q9450
can i flash P5E Deluxe (X48) to Rampage Formula ?
Just in case people weren't aware, there's a new BIOS revision, 1207, out on the Asus website.
Strange, it's not listed anymore, odd... I am using it. :)
1207 is bad for my RAM. -100Mb read, copy,write at Everest bench.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eluder
Yup, did it last week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Exentler
My Rampage/Maximus SE mutant-hybrid.
The NB(on the rampage) was running 50c at idle It wasnt making hardly any contact at all:shakes:
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...Picture742.jpg
Now with the heat-pipe assy from the maximus SE it runs in the low
40,sc when loaded(prime95) after 15 minutes.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...Picture746.jpg
sirheck, nice pics btw ;)
Guys, can the first pcie slot, where supreme sound card is supposed to fit in, be used as a regular pcie slot? For example use it with an x-fi fatality pro pcie. Thanx
Yes, it can be.Quote:
Originally Posted by SetteUltras
Thank you Waterflex for the quick response!
Dear all,
this is really excellent news, I just bought the P5E Deluxe (x48) last week and am suffering from massive Vdroop when switching from idle to load, causing my overclock to crash. Seeing this thread, it seems like I could just flash the Rampage Formula bios (0403) using the method from pg 1 and this issue should be fixed, right? What happens if I would for some reason wanna convert back to the P5E Deluxe bios, would this work in the same way (with the correct .rom file obviously) or is it not possible to downgrade once the switch is made? I've tried searching this thread and google for the answer but have been unsuccessful at getting a good answer, I hope you guys could perhaps help me out? Thanks a lot in advance!
E8600 on the way and should arrive tomorrow (retiring my old E6750 to a LAN PC after many months of a 4ghz OC). Need to update BIOS. 407 you said is the best for it though yeah?
Hopefully I'll get a call regarding my 3870X2 because 5 months it's been dead and it's been away over a month and when I phone they don't have a clue where it is or what's happening to it :shakes:
Told em if I don't get a decent reply tomorrow then I'll go to TS (maybe they'll give me a 4870X2 :P)
~Bex
I have been waiting not aslong as you but I'm also getting anoyed.Quote:
Originally Posted by RCG_Bex
I'm about to call them now a take a huge :banana::banana::banana::banana: all over someone.
Unacceptable to wait this long and they to tell me they have no clue where my card is.
The only thing saving me is my tracking number wich confirms they have accepted it at the RMA center.
Still? :eek::confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Oh hell yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
The person handiling my rma is not in today, so I have to wait till tomorrow for any information.
Grn is not happy:shakes:
Ok guy's share your opinions
I have a unopend E8600 that I can exchange for a sweet Q9550 for a cool 50 bucks more than the 8600, what would you do????
You want to pay $50 more for a Q9550 at 2.83 GHz at a 8.5 multi with 2 x 6MB of cache? Versus a E8600 at 3.33 GHz at 10 multi with 6 megs of cache. I would keep the E8600 and save the $50. A Q9550 is not future proofing yourself when nehalem is around the corner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by Eastcoasthandle
Clock the crap out of the E8600 and enjoy yourself!
(Except, define "sweet" first. 4GHz sweet? Higher?)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eastcoasthandle
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
I'm opening the box now:up:
I would hope the q9550 would do 4.0GHz 24/7 but its not a 100%
So to hell with it I'll keep my Q6700 for a spare and clock the 8600
ROFLMAO! Lucky you! I have an RMA number but no tracking number and the guys who sent it away (UK's new RMA centre) don't know where it is, what it's status is or anything. I sent a very angry email today telling them I want a response by tomorrow or I'll be going to trading standards. If they offer me a 4870X2 I'll be happy and drop all complaints lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
~Bex
Well, 407 sucks for me. My system won't boot with all my 403 settings. WTF???????
Flashing to 308 now (I've never run it) to see what happens!!!
EDIT: Got 407 working, missed the "double" CPU voltage list. Error on my part.
308 definitely DOES give the best memory bandwidth. Will upload screenies in a bit.
Reflashing back to 308.
-Chris
why do u guys think 308 is better then 403? I can run sweet 530x7.5 on my 403.... w/ 1.35vNB and 1.25vfsb
As per Grnfinger's recommendation, 308 gives the best memory bandwidth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barr3l Rid3r
Here are mine:
Here's my 403:
http://www.darkfibrecommunications.c...memramp345.png
Here's my 407:
http://www.darkfibrecommunications.c...achemem407.png
Here's my 308:
http://www.darkfibrecommunications.c...achemem308.png
You can see that 308 definitely offers more bandwidth.
OVERK|LL same here ;)
Here is mine 308 BIOS
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9...erboarddu3.png
I just wanted to let you guys know that I just succesfully flashed my P5E Deluxe (x48) to the Rampage Formula 0308 bios and it worked like a charm thanks to the clear guide here on page 1! :D
It has fully fixed my Vdroop problem of the P5E dlx bios, which got as high as 0.08V sometimes and completely ruined any attempt of overclocking this supposedly bad stepping. With the loadline calibration turned on, the Vdroop has totally disappeared with this bios, and I mean literally dissapeared, none at all! :up:
The loadline calibration on the P5E dlx bios did not have any effect so I wonder what it is that is different in the Rampage bios. :shrug: But I guess who cares, this method does the trick very nicely and saved me 60 euros in the process! Thanks alot for that!