have you checked in task manager to see if a resource is using it? maybe explorer?Quote:
Originally Posted by RCG_Bex
have you checked in task manager to see if a resource is using it? maybe explorer?Quote:
Originally Posted by RCG_Bex
What's your cpu configuration in bios? TM & C1E. Could be thermal throttling if cpu is hotter than the sensors are saying. If you have another board or os mirrored on another drive I think I'd move the cpu or restore a previous OS clone before I did anymore overclocking. You need to get the the root of the issue or determine if theres a problem with your hardware before things get worse.Quote:
Originally Posted by RCG_Bex
Ok, everything is back at default settings running stock after it crashed and loaded out 1 core at 100% again trying to play tf2 at 4GHz (it had been running prime alright)
Will let you know how it goes. I hope it's just windows cause I did get boot errors a wee while back trying to overclock past 4.8Ghz (.dll's etc)
~Bex
Hmm, have you been overclocking the PCI-e bus too? YOu may have corrupted the os a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by RCG_Bex
110 - didn't think that was particularly high though.... Out of TF2 at stock - 1 core always hit 100% :(
~Bex
My MFII won't boot with 2 X 4850's @ 110. And my Maximus Formula->Rampage would sometimes act wierd with it @ 110 unitl I lowered it back to 100. With the BFG 280GTX I could never duplicate the problem. Seems some ATI cards don't like the high PCI-e clocks. As for the one cpu being maxed for tfII I'm not very familar with that game but if it doesn't have native support for multi core (Quad Core) cpus then I would think that was normal.
Well that was everything at stock, so PCI-e was 100. I had vga boot errors earlier when it wasn't raised. TF2 has muilti core support whch you could see whas active but as I say, it would suddenly shoot up and get stuck at 100% or cause my PC to randomly reboot.
*sigh* I really don't want to re-install again just yet, want a good stable OC before I put my SSD in :(
~Bex
You could check here, this guy's compiled a small collection of results. Might help ya out a lil bit... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
Thanks for that les paulde!
No problem! I was quite shocked myself when I was deciding which mobo to get to see how much of a difference it actually makes, if you're gonna add another 4870X2 I would certainly choose the x48 chipset. I must say that I am extremely happy with my x48 P5E deluxe which now runs as a rampage and would therefore highly recommend it, especially due to its price, or would you not even consider this board?
I'll be getting my rampage from rma in two weeks if anyone is interested. Of course, it'll be cheap - $200.00 + shipping.
hi,
Anyone with similar hardware configurations or like to give me a hand to get to 3.6GHz with the following hardware:
Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q9450 "Yorkfield" + Thermalright Ultra 120
Mobo: Asus Rampage Formula (Bios 408)
Memory: G.SKILL DDR2-1000 PC2-8000 8GB (4x2GB)
Video Card: ASUS Radeon HD 3870 X2
Sound Card: X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB SATA2
Monitor: Dell UltraSharp 30"
Case: Lian Li
PSU: Corsair HX620
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit
I replaced my NB/SB and mosfets with Thermalright HR series. So I am hoping the cooling is good now.
Thanks in advanced,
-hdpc
1. Flash to bios 0308Quote:
Originally Posted by HDPC
2. Set 8x450 on the 333 strap, set PL to 7
3 set everything to bone stock (manually), adjust cpu vcore as needed.
4. advance channel A/B skews to +300
See if this boots. Work your way from there.
Hi, in my pc in sign , I can't choose different memory profile (#1 or#2).
I read manul of my maximus and I saw that in Ai overclock tuner it's possible choose two different memory profile:
profile#1 (high performance)
profile#2(high frequency)
but when I set super memory profile ,I get only profile#2.
Why?
I tried with 1102 and 1207 bios version
Extreme TweakerQuote:
Originally Posted by HDPC
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1080
CLOCK SKEW advanced 250ps both channels
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
Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level [7]
Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled
CPU Voltage : (1.32 actual)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.51
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.22
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.65X
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
Stable setup on bios 308 running a Q9550, you might have to adjust cpu volts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Thanks Grnfinger. I let you know how it goes.
-hdpc
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Hi again Grnfinger,
I get BSOD during boot up, I guess when it about to start the OS.
-hdpc
Can somebody tell me what would be the best pair of 2gb of RAM to be used with the P5E mobo? I currently have 1gb x 4 and I'm thinking it is holding me back.
I haven't had any issues with the G.Skill (my previous Crucial Tracers gave me endless headaches). I really like the fact that I can just boot with the stock voltage.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Nemesis
Didn't know there were two revisions. Thanks for the tip.I must have rev A.
What is generally the peak for 45nm dual cores and an X38? I'm thinking about upping my FSB for some more memory bandwidth. Also, what kind of nb and fsb term voltage would, say, a 500FSB require?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Nemesis
Hey Grnfinger.. does your Maximus II overclock better then your MF/Rampage board did?
I dont just mean FSB I mean all around.. ie(stable at lower vcore higher clock.. etc)
Thanks in advance:)
I wonder if the rampage bios yields better xfire performance on the maximus than the maximus bios.Quote:
Originally Posted by les_paulde
You can also consider 2x2GB since DDR2 is so cheap. Many here have had good luck with G.SkillQuote:
Originally Posted by askimo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166
Everything is lower, PLL, FSBT, NB, even ram volts are lower on the MIIF compared to the Maximus X38 , Asus just shipped my Maximus back today so I hope to run some head to head comparisons when I get it back.Quote:
Originally Posted by JCGhz
Run the ram 1:1 and a higher PL maybe 9, nad bump the NB volts to 1.55Quote:
Originally Posted by HDPC
you may need more vcore as well
Has anyone tried the E8400 E0 stepping on this board? I would imagine similar success would be found as E8500/E8600. Mine should be coming shortly, will post my results.
It seems that G.Skill has a good reputation. What about the 2x2gb Corsair Dominator ddr2 8500?Quote:
Originally Posted by NLight95
I can give a big thumbs up to the Corsair.
Dominators will clock higher than GSkillQuote:
Originally Posted by askimo
So will Mushkin XP2-8500
Hi Grnfinger and Zucker2K,Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I am getting DET RAM on my LCD. I've am using bios 0308. Thanks for your help.
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1080
CLOCK SKEW advanced 250ps both channels
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
Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level [7] <-----I've tried 9 as well
Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled
CPU Voltage : 1.318 <---I've also bumped this up a bit
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.51
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.22
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.65X
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
Try this, remember, it very important not to touch PLL; only raise vtt after going 2 notches on NB and failing to post or boot successfully into windows. Goodluck.Quote:
Originally Posted by HDPC
Funny, what made u guys think that g.skill DDR1000 can handle 1080 w/ PL 7 or 8? that easy, Here I maxed out at 1060Mhz PL 9 2.00vQuote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
E8400 E0
http://i37.tinypic.com/ifbf9d.jpg
http://i36.tinypic.com/25ambzs.jpg
Thermaltak Big typhoon Lapped + Enermax 120mm @ 2100rpm
Zalman VF1000 + 2x 80x80x15mm Slim Ball-Bearing Fan
Thanks for the reply Zucker2k,Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
I've set everything the way you suggested with the following:
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.25
DRAM Voltage : 1.80v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.20
I am getting a INIT ROM on the lcd and the monitor has a cursor blinking, not going anywhere. I can't even get into the bios anymore. After I hit Delete and it is the same state.
I am stuck :p:
Do I have to reflashed the bios?
I won't do anything until I hear back from you guys. Thanks.
-hdpc
Unplug the power, wait i minute and turn the computer back on.Quote:
Originally Posted by HDPC
Edit: Bump NB to 1.35v
Thanks again Zucker2k.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
I am still getting BSOD with:
North Bridge Voltage : 1.25 --> 1.27 --> 1.29
DRAM Voltage : 1.80v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.20 --> 1.22 -->1.24
:(
Any more suggestions Zucker2k?
-hdpc
Yeah Setting NB to 1.35v does boot. I am in Windows now. Thanks...Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
Time for some priming. :D
Thanks Zucker2K.
does anyone have the entire maximus se heat pipe contraption they want to get rid of ? i don't have mine anymore, i think it got tossed out and i need to rma my board.
mushkin ftwQuote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
glad to see you hopped on board. :D
now test your new max(imus) fsb!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Barr3l Rid3r
That would be because mine run at 1103MHz 5-5-5-15 Dram static enabled
Clock Twister stronger PL7 @ 2.1 volts stable all day long.
There a really nice kit hit 1250MHz not stable tho, need to tweak them.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenEffect
Might head over to there forum for some information on the dimms, see what others have got for a 24/7 setup.
yours is DDR1066Mhz not DDR1000Mhz.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Give it up, you'll lose this argument. NEVER use your experience as a yardstick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barr3l Rid3r
Now which one is more difficult, taking 8GB of the G.Skill 1000s to 1066 (533 FSB), 1:1, PL9; or running 4GB of the same ram @ 1080 (450 FSB), 5:6, PL7 or 8?
G. Skill DDR1000 have different Chips then DDR1066Mhz, there is even some differents chips among DDR1066 itselfs.... well I tested 3 kts of G. Skill DDR1000 2x 2gb and they were all about the same, less the 1100Mhz and all PL9, and them don't respond to higher voltages eighter. Just a little bit better then DDR800 2x 2gb kit wich could easily reach 1000Mhz but hardly pass that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
Well my E8600 hates me. Non of my prime stable OC's work without bumping up the volts. Putting her to rest. My partner can have her in his LAN cube.
I just bagged myself a QX9650 at an awesome price :D
~Bex
mushkin support is really good. especially that mofo greg. my hp kit i can hit 1250 plus with ease, and 1200 cas4 pl5 with pullins benchable so im confident that a few tweaks and you should be up and FLYING. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
what on earth are you using 8 gigs for (not flaming, just curious... those numbers are quite impressive for the amount of ram you are using)Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
I was curious; jumped on the bandwagon... IT IS the way of the future, though I don't know how Nehalem is going to play out with the tri-channel DDR3, but we'll see soon enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenEffect
I had 8GB for a while (running at 1133GHz or thereabouts) but I found that my RAM use never went over 4GB, so I sold a pair of the sticks when I was in a cash crunch.
My little Crucial 667 sticks would do 1133 at 2.0V, thanks to some info from somebody on here. I had no idea until I tried it.
I can't help myself. I just am not ready to part with my Maximus and the waterblocks I collected. Yes the X58 SLI boards are sexy, but apon long reflection, I won't be jumping board at this time...
Insted in rebellion, I've decided to make final decission on the QX9650 or QX9770. I really think I am going to click buy this time... :p:
With my ram, would the QX9770 give me much extra performance over a QX9650?
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231145
Do you have any opinion about if the Maximus does better with one or the other processor?
Currently the QX9770 on Newegg is $1,469.99.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115051
The QX9650 is $999.99.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115034
Do you think the QX9770 is worth $470.00 more in performance on the Maximus running DDR2 ram?
Any opinions would be appreachiated. :up:
Don't do it Talonman...your Q6600 at 3.825 is awesome.
If you really want to get one of the new quads, maybe the Q9650.
Also, when I looked at the P6T shots that were posted not too long ago, it kind of looks like the EK Asus blocks might still fit it.
http://xtupload.com/imgageoutput.php...g=mb723ohp.jpg
http://images.bit-tech.net/content_i...a/overview.jpg
It could be that it's not going to work, but so far the X38, P45 and X48 boards have all had pretty much the same layout and hole config and the block can work on all of them. I know it's a new socket, but the rest of the layout looks pretty close. You never know...but I would wait and see. Plus, if you spend a grand on a CPU, you'll probably only see a couple hundred MHz improvement in clock speed over what you've already got. (Just my :2cents:)
Here's a link to another huge photo of it.
http://images.bit-tech.net/content_i...uxe_supper.jpg
Really... I still can get 3.8GHz on my Q6600 like it's free.
I was hoping the new quads were a big step up in performance.
They are in price. ;)
If my NB Block did fit, it may sway me a bit more toward a new mobo...
I would love an intel SLI mobo.
My 8GB of DDR2 ram would be trash...
The CPU block would be out for sure correct?
I feel like I would have to almost junk my current PC. That's the part that made me want to just throw some crazy money at a monster CPU insted. If it gave me a huge performance increase, it would be much quicker, and mabey even cheeper in the long run than x58? :p:
If I make the jump, I need a new mobo, DDR3 ram, processor, and a new CPU block at a minimum. That is what makes the new quads look better to me price wise, with me just buying a new QX CPU, and using my Maximus. I do value your opinion though...
Do you think I woud be a bit disappointed for the money, over what I can do with my Q6600?
My Q6600 @ 3.8GHz and an OC'ed single 280=P14K in Vantage.
What would an OC'ed QX9650 or QX9770 and an OC'ed single 280 score in Vantage?
I don't know...a quad at 3.8 is going to do you just fine for a long time.
I would wait, if I were you. $1,000-$1,500 is a lot to pay for 200-400 MHz
Trust me, I've been through this and now I've learned my lesson (to a certain extent :D)
Your system is pretty rockin'...
Thanks...
Mabey I wait a bit more on the new CPU...
Save your cashQuote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
I have spent alot lately on 2 E8600's and a Q9550.
8600 was not much better than my 8400 I sold and 9550 is sweet chip but really it was not worth the 200 bucks for a few hundred mhz.
upgrading the GPU was my best decision even if it took almost 2 months for me to finally get to use it.
Do you still feel the QX chips do better than the Q's in the Maximus Formula?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Nemesis
Do you think there would be much of a performance increase for me if I am already running a Q6600 @ 3.8GHz?
I keep going back and forth in my mind, if this would be a good upgrade for me... :shrug:
Yeah...I think you're gonna be fine. Don't get caught up in the fever. Listen to Grnfinger...Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
I did the same thing last year. I went through several chips as I always get curious and want to try something new. Earlier this year I had a sweet E8400 that did 4GHz on 1.31v which I probably should have just kept :p:
Now my E8600 is great, but I've decided to spend my cash on other stuff for a while.
Yeah, that was too bad. Glad to see it worked out for the good, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
How's your MF RMA going? Any news?
BTW, your chip has now moved on to another new home :D
My board is in the mail, I hope to have this week.
It will be interesting doing a head to head.
OK...
I guess the next jump for me would be an X58 board, and new CPU at the same time.
Thanks again guys. You just saved me a grand. :p:
My QX9650 arrived today (I blagged 1 for £300! - rrp is £750 here), best BIOS for overclocking it? :D
~Bex
Smart choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
You'd notice the difference for some benchmarks, but for most use it would be a minimal difference at best. Not worth a grand. Your Q6600 is one of the sweet ones at 3.8 plus you've got it dialed in and the memory is doing well. Plus your GPU is flying... overall...you've got a heck of a rig.
The QX chips are best for this board due to unlocked multiplier. This only matters for benchmarkers who whant to run PL5 DDR2-1200 @insane speeds. I bench my QX chip @ 4.5GHZ 410FSB PL5 DDR2-1233. Unless you're a benchmarker 3.8GHz with a q6600 is a nice overclock. U'd need to hit 4.2+ to see a noticeable difference for typical use. The only reason I can think of to upgrade cpu's is If I was after an E0 stepping dual that can reach 4.5GHz @ 1.35v or so. E8400 E0 steppings are $149 or so and nice upgrades for some but 3.8GHZ quad still scores more than 4.4GHz dual in 3DMark 06.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonman
hi ther.
i think that my maximus formula is a little strange from yesterday.
In last 1 year i used my qx6800 4.2ghz daily (420fsb).
From one month till some days ago i used my E8500 4.5ghz daily (455fsb).
In last days i think that something strange happens to my Maximus Formula.
Now i can' go up from 356FBS, its very strange.. its certain from motherboard because i lowered the multiplier of cpu to 8 and still doesn't POST!
I tried this config, a config that i used to save on oc profile as "Safe prefile"
356MHZ FSB
1.35V CPU
1.52V CPU PLL
1.45V N.B
1.84V RAM
1.36V FSB
Now this config DOESN'T POST!
Currently i'm with Rampage Formula Bios 410, but i have already tried all the others including the maximus formula bioses and still cant run anymore.
I confess that i gived some little extra boost in northbridge and FSB voltages for daily use ( like 1.65v and 1.50v), do you think that i fcked up the board?
Help me please! Thanks
1.65 NB volts for daily use is a tad xtremeQuote:
Originally Posted by weirkved
my suggestion is to clear cmos and set all values again manually, dont use a saved profile.
yeah i have did that..Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Only putted the configs that i marked above :(
Does it post AT ALL?
with more than 356FSB now it DOESN'S post, stays DET DRAM...
DET DRAM is a incorrect PL setting.Quote:
Originally Posted by weirkved
post your bios setup and current hardware
I have a few questions.
I got this board new back in December/January with an E8400. It booted right up (good thing since it's my first socket775 system) and it shipped with BIOS 0602. I recently tried the latest BIOS (1207 or something), but I could not overclock with it. I made sure the settings were all default before flashing, and I flashed twice to make sure nothing went bugged with the first, and it didn't fix anything. I could adjust voltages and timings and anything else, but if I adjusted the FSB, it did not stick and kept resetting to 333MHz after a reboot. Since I saw no difference in the BIOS, I reverted back to 0602 to be able to overclock again for now, and since reverting I have been able to. It's really not a big deal to me since I saw no difference between the two, but does anyone know what that was about?
Secondly, what advantages does flashing to the Rampage BIOS bring? I know the X38 and X48 are all but literally the same thing, but since so many people have flashed to the Rampage's BIOS, is it superior? I've read through the majority of this thread and some things many times over, so I may have missed it, but there's alot of information here.
Also, the Northbridge on my board runs fairly warm (~45C idle to ~53C load). I did the whole thing of removing the cooling (with a hairdryer) and replacing the stock paste with Arctic Silver 5, but it hardly helped (most people seemed to claim it should pretty much guarantee ~10C drops). Temperatures dropped maybe a degree or two, and there is a small 40mm fan on the Southbridge. It's only getting ~1.4V (450MHz FSB). Some responses earlier seem to say this is warm, while some others seem to say they are fine at ~60C, and a post linking to the Intel documents showed they were fine up to somewhere in the 90C range, and I think 85C if running at 1600MHz FSB. I find 85C and higher to be hard to believe, but the documents do state it. Mine didn't drop even after doing away with the stock cement and using thermal paste, so is it running too warm? Should I be concerned?
WOO WHO! :bounces:
My Maximus X38 just arrived today from RMA!!!!!!!
It will be fun doing a head to head against the MIIF
Both Q9550 and E8600, altho I already know the Q9550 results
im very interested to see the results. i have a sneaking suspicion that the new board will be capable of 550 plus fsb. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Yeh post some results from the Maximus Formula.I tried to flash my formula to rampage but it kept complaining about invalid this and that.
Also tips for my no-go Q9300 would be appreciated and some decent bios version.
Use Koda's BIOS Flash tool and force flash it to Rampage ;) This Tool rocks and is real easy to cross Flash your BIOS, here the link here grab the newset version on this page. Sorry can't help with the cpu your running but others can.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...=186538&page=6
Cheers.Got the Bios in but other problems occurred cause of that. Installed Rampage 403 Bios to my X38 Maximus Formula > No cpu vcore or fsb options after that.
edit: With Bios 408 its the same...rather useless when i cant overclock at all with this "megasuper" bios.
Then perhaps you've done something wrong? The Rampage BIOS adds a PILE of features........
Ye i figured out that also but what i can do wrong when i flash it with the Kodakey and it says succesfull?
I mean hell...i did all by the book sort of speak.Those features just magically disappeared.And i got no clue what bios to try if i flash it back to normal X38 Formula bios since they all suck.
I did the force flash and it said it was ok.Next thing i know i cant even overclock.I doubt it helps if i clear cmos or remove the battery.
did you choose Rampage Formula ?
(silly question but who knows ? Not Rampage extreme ?)
Edit : ok ... i'm stupid 403 408 are only Formula ones ;)
Works now.Got no clue why tho,i just was in rage and pushed new bioses in and after a while it worked.
Clearing BIOS allways seems to help, pulling the battery, pushing the on button and letting it sit for a while works on these ASUS MB's I have found.
Glad you got it back up and running.
My system sometime restart (BSOD)
I tested prime95 small FFTs and blend and memtest2.1 everything stable more than 3.5 hours .
I can't figureout what is the problem, please give advise, thanks
here is the setting:
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
FSB Frequency : 470
PCIE Frequency : 110
DRAM Frequency : DDR2-1128
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : Auto
DRAM Timing Control : Manual
Cas# Latency : 5
Ras# to Cas# Delay : 5
Ras# Pre Time : 5
Ras# Act Time : 15
DRAM Stactic Read Control : Auto
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Ai Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level : 07
Pull-In of CHA : (all Disabled)
CPU Voltage : 1.275
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.57
DRAM Voltage : 2.06
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.26
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Voltage Reference : 0.63x
NB GTL Voltage Reference : 0.67x
DRAM Controller Voltage REF : DDR2_REF
DRAM Channel A Voltage REF : Auto
DRAM Channel B Voltage REF : Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
Try upping your CPU voltage.Quote:
Originally Posted by icecpu
Do you know what the BSOD msg is?Quote:
Originally Posted by icecpu
Your vcore does look alittle low for that clock, but I would think it should fail prime.
Run linpack and see if it passes, run a 10 loop test, 5 sometimes will not show an error. If it passes I dunno maybe start looking at your PSU?
But I would run linpack first.
I'm going to be saying farewell to this board soon.
My first true overclocking board :D
Next up...Rampage Extreme:up:
you win the lottery?Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
or did you sell a kidney,
I have the Maximus X38 up, (posting on it now)
The E8600 is on air ( gotta true cooling it ) my AC is set to a frosty 60c to help push the chip.
It will be an interesting evening.
60c? Holy crap didn't know AC can go that high...or did you mean 60f?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
errr thanks yes I meant 60F, its been a long dayQuote:
Originally Posted by Futastic
first run no tweaking, just used old 8400 settings
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...r/firstrun.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...ger/4500-1.jpg
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I never use linpack for testing, and I don't know what it is. I always use prime95 for stability testing, I'll give it a try and up the vcore like Futastic said.
The BSOD is just blue screen and lots of white word I can't read anything because it flash quickly and then restart
EDIT : just ran linpack and it passed 5 loop
Q9550
Max X38 3.6GHz
My max FSB with MAximus X38 is 425 on any multi, best I could do was 425x8.5
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...ger/9550_1.jpg
Q9550
Max II P45 3.6GHz
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f.../miif_3600.png
3.825GHz
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...table_3825.jpg
3.9GHz
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...900_everst.png
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...npack_3900.jpg
So looks like the Maximus X38 is gettting slightly better bandwidth but I'm sure I can correct this with some ram tweaks but didnt do any tweaks.
MIIF is the clear winner with 45nm quads it will bench up to 4.2GHz but wanted to post only STABLE settings
Next is E8600
We will start with an easy 4.0GHz and work up from there.
Wow man. that's looking good... Glad to see the baby is up and running for ya. Then seeing if the Max. II board is any better
E8600
Maximus X38
2x2GB Mushkin XP2-8500
4.0GHZ
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...r/test1_40.png
4.2GHZ
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...r/test2_42.png
4.5GHZ 1080MHz ram
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...t3_45_1080.png
4.5GHz 1200MHz ram :up:
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...ger/4500-1.jpg
E8600
Maximus II P45
2x2GB Mushkin XP2-8500
4.0GHz
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...t1_40_MIIF.png
4.2GHz
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...t2_42_MIIF.png
4.5GHz 1080MHz ram
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f..._45_MIIF_1.png
1200MHz would not post no matter what I tried
Great Grnfinger, can you share your bios settings for your 4.2Ghz, 4.5Ghz and 4.5Ghz/Ram up?
Would like to try them out...TH;)
SureQuote:
Originally Posted by Scooby
Will post them up shortly.
One thing I would like to point out is the MIIF requires less volts for same clocks, even ram required less volts.
PLL, VTT and NB all were alot less on the P45 board, temps were cooler on the P45 as well.
Nice compare Grnfinger :up:
Worth or not, upgrade from maximus to maximus II ?
This is my maximus rampage :D
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/2...lpi32m1wu0.jpg
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1...0045ghzyy6.png
That's an interesting wall on that MF, Grnfinger. I still think x48 is hard to beat; you fellas better get RF while supplies last.... lol, I know, I sound like an Asus pr person.
Rampage Formula, 0308
Q9550, vid. 1.2500
2x2GB G.Skills @ 1129Mhz 2.10v
Windows Vista x64, SP1
Ambient temps , 23-25c (73-78f)
Here's an hour of p95 blend... I've primed this chip at 4080Ghz, and have seen temps hit 90c with IBT test. This chip is surely a keeper. Highest FSB tested stable is 390 @ 8x390. I haven't tested higher.
Birthday money FTW :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Hmmm, where's mine been going? Oh, that'll be * x 35 :yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
I've got a Rampage on order, hope to have it this week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zucker2k
trying a modded bios from Ket for the MIIF in a few mins in hopes of better bandwidth.
:bday:Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
Thanks man:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
http://i34.tinypic.com/4gkocn.jpg
HD4850 @840/2000Mhz 1.32v 42ºC Full Load
Hi everyone,
After having been ripped off by Crucial for some new revision Crucial Ballistix Tracers PC8500 (single-sided crappy sticks :down:, stay away from these!!) without being informed of the change beforehand, I decided to get rid of my older 2x1024mb kit as well, and completely swap over to the G-Skill F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK sticks. They arrived saturday morning, and I've been trying to get them to run stably at least at their rated speed of 1066mhz, but have been failing miserably. I was hoping somebody could tell me what settings I should change to obtain a higher memory frequency? I'm running a P5E Deluxe (x48) rampaged with 0401. I've posted a screen shot with my mem timings @ 519Mhz, which I luckily managed to get prime stable, but I still wouldn't mind climbing higher, especially considering a lot of people here seem to have great results with them... :D My bios voltages are as follows (read by Everest):
FSB VTT: 1.50v
NB core: 1.52v
SB core: 1.07v
SB PLL: 1.54v
and I've been needing to set the DRAM voltage to 2.2v in the bios to get them to run stable, any lower and I get hundreds of memtest86 errors in no time...:shrug:
Thanks alot for any suggestions in advance!
http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/q...ime_stable.jpg
How far is it "safe" to push vcore on a Q9550?
It is well cooled and stays below 60C under load, with 1,4 V running through it. I'm trying to push FSB beyond 440 in a Maximus Formula 1207 BIOS
:-O
Quote:
Originally Posted by les_paulde
Advance clock skew 300PS
and get trfc off auto and set 55 this should allow the ram to run at 2.1 volts as high as 1100MHZ, after that you might need a drop or two more dram volts