Hey Roger, like I said, try upping NB man. that was the key for me to get estable with P1 and P2 in AUTO.
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Hey Roger, like I said, try upping NB man. that was the key for me to get estable with P1 and P2 in AUTO.
Good suggestion, I'll have to see if that helps at all! I admit that I've been very conservative with voltages in general which could be my main issue.
The general opinion seems to be that Yorkfields work best at 63% of reference, against the standard VTT of 67%. At 1.3V VTT this would give a GTL_REF setting of -52mV. When I set VTT to Auto I get 1.28V, this gives a GTL_REF of -51mV at 63% which is the setting I am using on core 1.Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
Hey Tyke
Thanks for doing the math for me. I just lost the post where it was explained ( 63% times 1.30 divided by 1000 or something related to that). Since the moment I enabled P1 and P2, I been getting errors on prime95 with Core 1 and Core 3 so I just decided to mess with the GTLRefs. I tried -51 for Core 1 but it froze after 5 secs of windows, so right now Im using -58mv for Core 1 and seems kinda better. We will see how this goes.
Btw, some questions, does the system work good if you have only modified one of the core's GTLref? Also, as you all probably know cause I have mention this a lot of times, my system overvolts so instead of 1.30VTT it gives out 1.34VTT which might be the reason why I need -58mv instead of -51mv?
wahoo! finally made back, New Egg sent me a new MoBo and all is fine now. Bios got corupted and wouldn't initiate boot files in the last board, this is my second RMA to date. I am using Bios 0602 now, tried bios 0702 in last board and that seem to cause to last RMA. any ways all seems to be working OK and I am also tring Vista 64 for the first time, we will see how that works out.
So Qwik are you using 0702 on your new board?
Please show us some nice QX9770 overclock! :)
The Anandtech article seems to suggest that you can modify the GTLs for just one core, so I think you are OK there. Yes you are correct: at 1.34VTT 63% of VTT reference would be -58mV.Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
Right now I'm Priming (blend) and so far (for roughly 3 h) without errors with the following settings:
Multi: 7
FSB-MEM: Linked
FSB/MEM: Sync
FSB: 1800
MEM: 1800
Memory timing:
P1: Auto
P2: Auto
8-8-8-24 2T
All subtimings Auto
Overvoltage settings:
CPU: Auto
Loadline calibration: Disable
PLL: 1.5
VTT: 1.30
MEM: 1.76
NB: 1.48
SB: 1.55
GTL_REF0: -14
GTL_REF1: -16
GTL_REF2: -16
GTL_REF3: -14
I tried GTL_REF0-3 -48/51 as well but for me it resultet in no boot and a POST message telling me some file was corrupted. Well in a few hours I will probably post that it is completely unstable in some other test, but anyway this is the best I have done with this board so far. One core is roughly 2 min behind the other three cores in Prime v. 25.6 build 6 (blend). Is that normal or already a sign of something is wrong. I must say my CPU temperature is very high (max 67 on two cores but on average around 62 degre Celcius) since I'm still on stock cooler.
I'm pretty sure I got data corruption during my attepts to find proper settings for linked, sync FSB 1800 since I lost any stability after some unsuccessful boots but regained "stability" after running the sfc /scannow command.
To be honest I am still a little puzzled that I was able to Memtest linked, sync, FSB 1800 without errors for 7 h at settings I could not event boot to windows with. But I'm happy I appearantly could tweak the overvoltage settings in order to be able to Prime for at least 3 h linked, sync, FSB 1800. Now I just wonder will these settings result in Memtest errors ;-)
Well I'm improving but I still don't feel comftable with this motherboard, it seems so inconsistent and I'm just waiting for the next error/corruption to occur.
Omg Tyke, I want to shoot this :frag:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyke
-58 lasted for 13 HOURS!!!!!!! then while testing some new music I got, FREEZE! Whhhhhhat! :down:
Then I tried -61mv (or 65 i think) and it frooze after 3 hours. Now I have put -58, -52,-52, -58 and this is the last time Im running prime95, if anything happens, GOING TO 0702.
Any tip on why can P1 and P2 be causing so much trouble? I could just leave it on Auto but I just wouldnt tolerate 8800 reading speed...
I can't figure it either, Prime95 completely stable then a random freeze. Haven't tried disabling P1 & P2 yet, but as you say it seems a compromise too far - I am getting no memory errors in memtest with them enabled.Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
So you too are getting this random freezes. Could it be NB temps? Mines around 62c in load and 52c in idle.
Well right now 15 hours of prime95 for me is what I can call cpu+ram estable. Since I have seen my system failing in 8, 9, 13 and 14 hours of priming, 15 is now my new standard.
Changing the thermal paste under the NB & SB heatsinks is a good idea, since the original "thermal tape" sucked balls.
Temps dropped considerably since I removed the original TIM and used my old & trusty Arctic Silver Ceramique
PM me known BIOS bugs (at least other than tRFC, which worked for me iirc :|).
The main problem I see with this board (up to 0701) so far is the divider problem which has been around since 680i (afaik).
Also, overvoltages which sometimes pisses me. I have to put 1.86 for the motherboard to give 1.90 in idle but in load, it gives out 1.94 :S
Quote:
Originally Posted by pmp
BTW PMP, what about what Bingo said about the new BIOS coming out around this days which fixed the isolated corruption problems?
I can't even get my SIIE stable unlinked, FSB 1333, MEM 1800. I just got a full refound accepted at Komplett (super service) so I'm done with this board and have ordered a Asus P5E64 WS Evolution.
Thanks for everybody's response and good luck to all other SIIE owners.
Got my 3rd SIIE on the way.
Hope that after 2 rma's this one will hold longer than a month :S
I wish you good luck with the EVO! It cirtainly have the look of pro MoBo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Holmer
I´m on my third SIIE RMA so currently i´m back on my X38BT.
Cheers friends:wave:
my second Striker II is able to run only at 1333MHz FSB ... any frequency above 1400MHz is unstable at any settings (CPU 6x350, MEM 1333MHz, various voltages too!) This board is crap, i gave it and moving to reference EVGA board.
Better wait for the Foxconn Dreadnought then :yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by OBR
Hehe, thats what I decide to do too. I am putting my E6600 and my 7950gx2 on my P5N-T and giving it away to my cousin, so that I have an excuse to buy 1 more board.:D. Meanwhile I am still waiting on the RMAed S2E from Asus.Quote:
Originally Posted by Justifire
Haven't checked the thread since yesterday, imagine my surprise when reading that so many of you have decided to try something new! I totally understand, if I was having those problems so consistantly I probably would have moved on long ago! Heck even though I'm not I'm still considering a new board just to test something new. I'm sure you all know but newegg is currnelty stocking Foxconns Blackopps for a very decent price. I want to wait a bit until others have the retail board before I get excited about. Even though many people around here have been testing it all along I'm curious how the first couple batches of "retail" board arre going to do? Plus DFI new X48-T3R is scheduled for release up on the 29th if all goes well so there are many great boards to choose from. Well good luck guys, I'll miss everyones help and experience, its all really helped me to stick with my board and work harder to get it sorted.
Dreadnought might be a nice board, however, Im estable at stock and because overclock is something that is not guaranteed to anyone, I cant complain.
Roger, are you stil on BIOS 0511? or you just forgot to change your signature?
Slim142 - I am indeed still using BIOS version 0511 which is quite old. The thing is that I haven't had a single issues as far as data corruption goes, strange overclocking issues, etc... so at the moment I haven't had any major reason to change over to another BIOS. With that said however I did tried 0701 but only for a day because I just didn't like it. Granted I did not give it enough time to thoroughly test but since I wasn't having any problems before I didn't want to jinx anything, lol! I just did a full-format and clean install of Windows late last night (not because of any corruption issues) and just barely finished re-installing all my major software about an hour ago. With that said I'm gonna flash to 0703 and give it some more time. Although I haven't had any issues it might offer some overclocking headroom or at the very least offer some stability at higher clocks? In anycase I will certainly update the thread with any findings I have. I should mention that I've got an older E8500 ES coming this week so I'll be able to test far higher FSB speeds once I have it (only had my current QX9770 for the last couple weeks as I sold my E8400 and my Q9550 last week. By the way you make a good point about overclocking not being guaranteed to anyone, that is true! However its also true that certain boards are certainly marketed more towards the enthusient crowd and its no accident.
Exactly, and even though this is advertised as GAMERS DREAM WITH OVERCLOCKING CAPABILTIES, this is where the board fails if you dont have the right components. Even though I can OC, my board wont be estable with something that is basic in OC which is P1 and P2, whats the point of OC if you are going to get 8800 in memory reading??? I just cant tolerate that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger_D25
Im really ancious for the next BIOS which if Bingo is right, the VTT and GTLRefs configurations might have been fixed which will make OCing easier. Just setting GTLRefs to AUTO would give the right GTLRef to each core and that way we wont have to deal with them ANYMORE.
I'm still trying to get fully stable at 4050Mhz (450Mhz x 9.0) and although I'm getting closer I'm still not there. With that said however I also haven't touched a single GTL setting either (despite planning to do so every day), lol! I'm gonna first work within the voltage settings and see how far I can get, then make my way to GTL tuning. Given your above post its probably a good thing that I haven't tested much with GTL's (since they might not be correct anyway). I'd hate to have spent hours and hours testing GTL settings only to find a new BIOS changing the GTL tables and make all my tuning useless! By the way the best I'd gotten so far is 2hrs 45min running Prime95 (v25.6) before one of the cores failing (always core1, well its actually core0). I wish there was a way to actually measure the GTL voltages for eacy core in real-time (using DMM). That would make life far easier but I've been unable to find such a voltage read point.
Exactly, I always get problems with Core 0 and Core 2 for some reason and this leads me to believe is GTLREf related, because if the CPU wasnt estable at all, it would be vcore problem and Prime95 instead of keep running, it would freeze.
We will be able to verify this either this week or next week.
Is this because of the new BIOS coming out, or the new BIOS that is supposed to come out?Quote:
We will be able to verify this either this week or next week.
There is a BIOS that is coming out this week for sure which will "supposedly" fix isolated corruption issues ;)
I have my QX9770 absolutely stable at 4.05GHz with 1.375V set for VCore in bios, LLC enabled. This gives me 1.42V in windows actual vcore. All GTL/VTT set to Auto. Prime 95 stable for 24 hours!! Also stable playing Crysis for 4 hours. Temps max at 60ºC. Haven't tried reducing the vcore yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger_D25
Given past posts regarding 45nm's nuking @>1.4v Vcore, consider yourself brave at heart.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyke
Can you link me to one of these posts as I have never seen one? As far as I am aware 1.45 is a safe limit for this chip, unless I have missed something. I read that high VTT (over 1.4V) is more likely to cause damage, are you sure this is not what you have read?Quote:
Originally Posted by nuclearjock
i was going to say the same thing, about 1.4-45 vcore is safe for 45nm chips but when going into the 1.4v ranges in vtt it can start to damage and degrade cpus.
ive been following the 3x 790i threads since i got my striker II and ive been reading the different reviews about the chipsets not just my particular board including the one from anandtech and im pretty sure they state that 1.4 is safe voltage for vcore on 45nm.
But 1.42 is over the safety line.
Also, more than 1.36v for VTT is not safe according to anandtech
I am trying to keep the voltages as LOW as possible, I hate to have them high when I know they can be lowered.
Hi slim,
I know you're still testing your configuration ... but are the settings (posted in your signature) stable? Can I give them a try?
Well I got a new QX9650 in last week, and that's what it was. I replaced the cpu and bam it came right up.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMulta
I answered you hereQuote:
Originally Posted by toyzruz
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...179184&page=58
I understand your desire to keep voltages as low as possible, but doing this and heavy overclocking are usually not compatible :down: Where do you get the info that 1.42 is over the safety line from, I have never heard this before?Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
It all depends on good cooling.
Maybe 1.4v is the max save voltage on air, on water or anything colder it definatly isn't.
I always tell myself, if it keeps running it's ok :D
Victor Wang lost one @1.45v.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyke
Link
I understand, but keep in mind most users here are using air and AFAIK, people dont recommend more than 1.40 (after overvoltage) for any 45nm CPU and thats why I said 1.42 over the safety line, by a bit, but it still is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyke
Exactly, if you are on water, then go ahead, probably 1.45v is not a problem as long as you get good temps. However, because you are on water, doesnt mean the processor has changed, is still a 45nm cpu which you have to take care of unless you have money that you dont mind to spend...Quote:
Originally Posted by Justifire
Tyke - Thanks for posting your experience at 4.05Ghz, much apprecaited (at least I know its possible)! YGPM
Slim142, I have to say I really admire your tenacity for trying to achieve apparent infinite stability with this board and BIOS(s). Your dedication is commendable...
Currently I'm playing with a boxed E8500, my QX9650 is taking a rest for awhile.
FSB = linked and synced @1801
8.5 multi (3.8ghz)
Vcore = 1.2375 bios, 1.24 load LLC disabled
Vdim = 1.76 bios ~1.78 real (8-7-6-15 1T)
nb = 1.38
vtt = 1.28
pll = 1.5
sb = 1.5
nb ref gtl = +.20mv
system is occt and prime stable for at least 1 hour, (haven't gone further), and I can game till the cows come home with no probs, (Crysis and MS FSX and FS9).
Thing is, I think you're trying to stabilize a board with almost decent bios(s) and it's going to be at least a challenge.
I'm waiting for the final polished version before I start long term stability testing, but at this point it's almost trivial since the system is stable enough for gaming.
(btw, I like 0511 and am currently on 0703).
You realize that when I say I'm waiting for the final polished version, I'm putting my faith in Asus tech. That's scary...
Just look in their forum and read the horror stories, people ready to threaten legal action, etc.
Anyway, I think the board's overpriced but it works ok and I have no SLI issues so all's pretty good.
Good luck in your quest for ultimate stability.
My head's in the sand with "ok" stability at this point.
Your bring up a great point nuclearjock about taking stability with a grain of salt (so to speak) until we actually get a polished BIOS version (if it happens). I'm not sure why it didn't dawn on me until reading your post but spending hours and hours trying to get Prime95 stable for 24+hrs on a Beta BIOS version seems a bit silly to me know. Especially since I'm also able to game with no issues what-so-ever. Now I should mention that stability is very important to me (even if its only important to me and not needed to actually use my computer) but whats the point unitl we get a sorted BIOS? By the way thanks for posted your settings above, very helpful!
I'm having trouble with my Striker II Extreme bios. For some reason some of the oc settings were locked and updating to 0703 didn't help :(. When I "updated" to 0602 some of the options were unlocked but not all of them. Which bios version works best?
Currently I have Q9450 @ 3,5Ghz easily. My goal is that I could run 3DMark06 or at least SuperPI with 4Ghz. What kind of bios settings would you recomend to get it stable?
I also have 1600Mhz 2x2Gb 1,8 V. Do they need changes?
Nothing is "locked". You just haven't made the correct selections to enable the options you're refering to. But you need to be more specific about the "locked" settings you're refering to..Quote:
Originally Posted by Joonas612
With 0703 every thing between Memory Level Up and LTD Frequency were locked. Now with 0602 AI overclock tuner and FSB - memory clock mode are the only ones locked.
You need to set the AI Tuner ( or something else, don't remember the setting's name at the moment ) to manual to have full control over the settings @ Extreme Tweaker menu
I know that but AI overclock tuner is locked:Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
http://www.techspot.com/articles-inf...es/BIOS_01.jpg
That's not my bios but AI overclock tuner is grey in my bios.
I was wondering which version of bios people use with Striker and get everything to work?
Yes it was 1.45V when he lost it but he had been running that same chip at 1.8V on dry ice!!:yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by nuclearjock
Thanks!! now if someone can give it a swirl and see if it still mess up windows installation!!Quote:
Originally Posted by pmp
Don't be afraid... You can do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by eternal_fantasy
I would have loved to. But the POS is currently gathering dust making way for the BlackOps to have some (non-corrupted) fun.:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by nuclearjock
I'm on it... time to push the striker II extreme over its limits again :D
0704 installed and working for me...no obvious changes.
so any ideas if this is the bios we SIIE owners have been waiting for? anyone know whats been changed or is someone going to test it and report back? im away at the moment so cant try this new bios on my board but would like to hear that this is the answer to data corruption!
Hello all
This is my first post here on XtremeSystems, although i've been reading things from here ages ago.
I've got an issue with my Striker 2 Extreme mobo, and i'm just wondering if anyone has/had it, and what is the solution to that problem, if any.
My system is a Striker II Extreme mobo with bios 0507, a QX9650, 2x EVGA 9800GX2, 4 Gigs (4X1 Gb) OCZ ReaperX DDR3 PC3-10666C6, SoundBlaster X-FI Fatality, 4 HDD (2 Raptors as boot up drives for XP and Vista and other 2) and a CoolerMaster 1000W, everything put together with watercooling inside a CoolerMaster Stacker 832, and everything is in stock and in auto.
My problem kicks in either on Vista or XP. Basically i boot into either OS with no problems whatsoever and can do a bit of work, but then the LCD Poster starts flashing weirdly and then everything freezes. Restart, and then it starts again...sometimes it takes 5 minutes, other times 15 or longer...
Again, i am sorry if i've posted on the wrong place, i just hope that somebody can help me.
Thanks! Now everything works :P I managed to run SuperPi 11,965s with 3,95Ghz. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by pmp
First it didn't work but when I cleared cmos everything started to work.
1. I would run Memtest and see if you have any memory errors.Quote:
Originally Posted by NecroSavant
2. Try 2 sticks of memory on their own, in slots 1&3 (as opposed to 0&2)
3. Check your memory voltage in the bios against the OCZ recommendation.
4. Try without the soundcard
5. Update the bios, 0703 apparently has a lot of CPU fixes.
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Quote:
Originally Posted by andymg350
*NVMM - NVMM 4.082.35
JMB363 OptionROM: 1.06.75
NVRAID ROM: 9.87
BIOS version: 0704 Date:05/21/2008
Checksum: CF00H
1. System don't halt when show keyboard error message. Hide keyboard option at halt on item.
2. Modify crashfree function behavior. System don't halt when legacy floppy don't find.
3. Patch Wolfdare 2.66G/1066MHz (E7300) CPU VTT to 1.30V , Vcore to 1.40V when OC
4. Add P790_War_Support. (NV-NEWS 052008)
5. Update NVMM 4.082.35
** Micro Code Information **
ID CPUID |ID CPUID |ID CPUID |ID CPUID
-----------+-----------+-----------+---------
2C 0F25 |17 0F34 |17 0F41 |05 0F43
06 0F44 |03 0F47 |04 0F4A |03 0F49
04 0F64 |0A 0F32 |02 0F37 |05 0F60
07 0F61 |0F 0F62 |0B 0F65 |A3 06FD
B6 06FB |82 06F9 |68 06F7 |CB 06F6
5A 06F2 |33 06F5 |33 06F5 |26 06F4
38 0661 |04 0660 |06 0671 |06 0671
06 0671 |0B 0676 |0B 0676 |03 0677
B3 06FB |
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
It do have NVMM the same as P05 for reference eVGA do. I'm not sure whether this corrects all the problems with corruption.
Hey Tyke,
Just came back from the Asus support site, you malicious bad person you :rofl:
I guess some people who don't know how to properly flash a bios file got their hands on some beta releases and nuked their boards..
And that's your fault!!!!!
Anyway flashed 0704, cleared cmos and reloaded parms discussed in my earlier post, and all seems ok.
I'll rock and roll for a few days and czech (sic) back.
0704? So has anyone who has had problems got it to FIX they're SLI lockup issues OR their non SLI DX10 lockup issues?
Never had any issues with previous bios(s). SLI/DX10/Crysis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Erikz
hi all ,i want use EZ update 0704 BIOS but can not! can i help me? thank you
You need to flash to 0508 or 0512 and then try EZ-Flash to 0704.
not work! i use EZ-Flash or XP Flash but Still had not responded
look its
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...001_2008/b.jpg
You'll have to use AWDflash v1.33 to update your BIOS to 0704.
It's pretty easy.
Just make a bootable Floppy/CD/DVD with it and the BIOS image and once you boot with it, type AWDFLASH BIOSNAME :)
ok,thanks againQuote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
Thanks bro :DQuote:
Originally Posted by nuclearjock
Im just trying to get my pc ready for the next 3-4 years you know. Between 2006 and 2008 I spent too much money on this pcs (Striker+Striker 2=$800 :eek:) so I really want to get this thing estable and since is the best motherboard out there (talking about specs) I want it to be estable :) and I finally did.
I was about to say it was getting too late :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by pmp
Gonna go check what tyke is doing over there :rolleyes: have been so busy OCing my system I couldnt even check ASUS forums :PQuote:
Originally Posted by nuclearjock
Ok, I didnt come here for 1 day and when I come I see 20 new answers and a new BIOS. It seems like you guys do your stuff when Slim is not here hmmm...:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by pmp
First, can somebody tell me what in the world does #4 mean?
4. Add P790_War_Support. (NV-NEWS 052008)
What is this? War support, hahaha :rofl:, seriously, what is this?
Another upgrade to the NVMM, nice :)
And just want to mention, have you guys noticed this BIOS was released on the 20th... so there might be another BIOS on the way probably really soon?
I have been running 0703 stable linked and synced at 1610mhz for the last little while. I have been trying to run 1770 linked and synced but Prime95 frezzes after test 4 or so.
Flashed to 0704 couple of hours ago 1610 is still good sfc ok prime ok no issues. Cranked it upto 1770 linked and synced..prime is failing. I loosened the ram timimgs to 8-9-9 28 and found prime was lasting longer but still failing.
Figuring this OCZ ram is probably the problem I just unlinked and set FSB to 1810 and put the ram back to 1610 which has been stable. Prime95 ran for 22 mins no freeze(not that this indicates 100% stable but it seems good so far) here are the settings, which I got mostly from reading Homer and BenchZowners threads..I will take no credit or responsibility :)
Multi: 8
FSB-MEM: Unlinked
FSB: 1810
MEM: 1810
Memory timing:
P1: Enabled
P2: Enabled
7-7-7-21 2T
All subtimings Auto
Overvoltage settings:
CPU: 1.4
Loadline Calibration: Enabled
PLL: 1.5
VTT: 1.30
MEM: 1.92
NB: 1.46
SB: 1.55
GTL_REF0: -29
GTL_REF1: -32
GTL_REF2: -32
GTL_REF3: -29
NB GTL_REF: +40
DDR3 REF volts all Auto
Screen shot.
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/782...8fsbsi7.th.jpg
hi all, can i give me AWDflash v1.33 ,I could not find
Here you goQuote:
Originally Posted by aaug1232001
thanks again and again:)Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
Bah, freeze with 0704, going back to 0703
:wasntme:Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
Strange situation...
I'm fine linked and synced to 1800 MHz (P1&P2 enabled).
System is Prime stable for >2 hours, reboots and cold boots like a charm.
FSB -> 2043, mem = 1800 unlinked, nb -> 1.5v vtt -> 1.3v reboot.
System is again prime and occt stable for ~2 hours, gaming really great.
Shut down system, attempt cold boot, no go.
WTF!!!
Have to fiddle with crash free 2 or three times before system will boot, then again stable.
Back to linked and synced, boots fine..
Was on bios 0703. Flashed to 0704, no change..
Any thoughts??
Well I always get hard times with linked and syncronised ram/memory. 2:1 is though like pmp said even with insane voltages...
Anyways, is 0704 working good for any of you?
Like I said I woke up today and my pc was frozen. 0703 still the best BIOS for me, I just hope next BIOS is based on 0703 (like 0603 was based on 0511)
I cant take out of my head what could war support mean...
Anyways, I have an issue with my GFX
I have 2 8800GT SC editions and I used Precision to overclock them. I select unlinked and I overclock my shaders from 1620mhz to let say 1630, however when I run 3dMark06 I still get 1620 (according to my logitech G15 and the on-screen option enabled). No matter what # I select, shaders stay in 1620mhz, WHY???
Also, when I Oc my core and memory, I get slower result! WHAT??? Stock result is around 18850, when I OC my graphics cards, score goes down to 18500 lol!
I think I will just use RivaTuner
That's normal. The clocks are generated from the same crystal, and there are specific steps in which you can clock the shaders & the GPU Core & the memory.Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
Check this article/guide
P.S. And yes, use RivaTuner ;)
Jeeze, I finally flash to 0703 yesterday and now there is 0704? In anycase I spent some quality time with 0703 late last night and thismorning and don't really notice much difference yet. I seem to have very similar performance (in regards to overclock clockspeed and FSB), but I also haven't have any issues either. Well besides some weird BIOS behavior, well in the "Extreme Tweaker" tab the screen does alot of flickering when I make any changes to BIOS settings (almost like its refreshing the settings or something like that)? Granted its not a problem but it is different than 0511.
By the way guys against my better judgment I used "Asus Updater" (the Windows based flashing utility) to go from 0511 to 0703 and although it worked it took me alot of time to get the board to reboot. For a while it was just cycling through messages on the LCD Poster (but wasn't booting). I will definately use AWDFLASH next time so thanks a bunch for posting the file Zowner, much apprecaited! I realize you can get it from Asus's website but for whatever reason their site is extremly slow and sometimes won't even load?
Slim142 - As Zowner mentioned there are some specific ways to clock the shader via RivaTuner but you can also adjust the clock ratio between the ROP clock and Shader clock via BIOS. Granted there is not always a need for this but in the case of my GTX my shader clocks were able to handle higher clocks than I could get with the default ROP/Shader ratio in BIOS. Basically the ROP clocks are tied to the shader clocks like Zowner mentioned but its quite easy to modify this if your comfortable messing about wiht the cards BIOS. If you want any specific help feel free to ask.
EDIT: I should have checked the above link as BenchZone does a far better job of articulating exactly what I just said, so please disregard the above paragraph and read Zowner article, lol! You did a great job explaining that stuff on your site, very easy to understand and it actually makes sense now, lol!
HI,
I have flashed my Bios to 0704 an it works fine with the same Settings as the 0703 Bios
0704 is best BIOS for me so far ... i am stable at 1600 FSB with linked mems ... CPU is 3800MHz (9.5x) at 1.375V, NB 1.44, PLL auto, VTT 1.32V. GTLs Auto ... its real first success with this SIIEx ...
nuclearjock - your problem must be in different temps, if is system warmed will need less voltages and currents (GTL lanes are very sensitive) then in complete cold state ... with higher temp are current characteristic of mosfets(coils, and PWM egulators) different.
Have the last few bios's helped with one core failing P95? I'll have to try one out. I gave up awhile ago with 0607 and just settled with one core failing after about 2 hours, the rest were stable for 24 hours.
Thanks BenchZ :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
Yes I used to have that with 060x series and 0701 I believe, even though was annoying, it didnt stop me from testing them. It was super slow though!Quote:
Jeeze, I finally flash to 0703 yesterday and now there is 0704? In anycase I spent some quality time with 0703 late last night and thismorning and don't really notice much difference yet. I seem to have very similar performance (in regards to overclock clockspeed and FSB), but I also haven't have any issues either. Well besides some weird BIOS behavior, well in the "Extreme Tweaker" tab the screen does alot of flickering when I make any changes to BIOS settings (almost like its refreshing the settings or something like that)? Granted its not a problem but it is different than 0511.
OMG Roger, you were on the brink of an RMA. Never use ASUS update ever AGAIN!!!Quote:
By the way guys against my better judgment I used "Asus Updater" (the Windows based flashing utility) to go from 0511 to 0703 and although it worked it took me alot of time to get the board to reboot. For a while it was just cycling through messages on the LCD Poster (but wasn't booting). I will definately use AWDFLASH next time so thanks a bunch for posting the file Zowner, much apprecaited! I realize you can get it from Asus's website but for whatever reason their site is extremly slow and sometimes won't even load?
Dont worry, your intention to help is what counts :up:Quote:
Slim142 - As Zowner mentioned there are some specific ways to clock the shader via RivaTuner but you can also adjust the clock ratio between the ROP clock and Shader clock via BIOS. Granted there is not always a need for this but in the case of my GTX my shader clocks were able to handle higher clocks than I could get with the default ROP/Shader ratio in BIOS. Basically the ROP clocks are tied to the shader clocks like Zowner mentioned but its quite easy to modify this if your comfortable messing about wiht the cards BIOS. If you want any specific help feel free to ask.
EDIT: I should have checked the above link as BenchZone does a far better job of articulating exactly what I just said, so please disregard the above paragraph and read Zowner article, lol! You did a great job explaining that stuff on your site, very easy to understand and it actually makes sense now, lol!
Be happy for that, I couldnt get 0704 to work with my settings! I cant use the new NVMM and the war support :shrug: :(Quote:
Originally Posted by M1L2
Thats nice to hear... keep up the testing :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by OBR
Was there a 0607? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fusion2002
OBR - I'm sorry if you already mentioned it but what CPU do you currenlty have installed along with 0704 and the decent results (finally, glad to hear it)!
Does anybody have the Network Teaming enabled under the nvidia control panel? When I enable teaming, I loose all connection and lan connection. When I disable teaming, my connection is restored. Does anybody have had issues with the network teaming feature or know of any solutions? :rolleyes:
I have it enabled, I have had no problems with it. Try deleting the network connection and let it recreate it, Vista has a bunch of self diagnose software for the net connection.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Myke
Mine works perfectly... XP SP3Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Myke
Retail QX9650 ..., but this my SiiEx is very bad clocker, but i am waiting for RMAed first board and have to use this crapy second SiiEx ... but with 0704 is stable at 1600MHz, and is enough for me ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger_D25
I'm liking 0704 I have found a new high stable linked and synced. 1710 crashed lowered to 1702 and got prime stable for 2 hours and surprisingly without having to relax the timings. I am very happy with this considering I'm using high density ram.
Bios 0704
Multi: 8
FSB-MEM: Linked & Synced
FSB: 1702
MEM: 1702
Memory timing:
P1: Enabled
P2: Enabled
7-7-7-21 2T
All subtimings Auto
Overvoltage settings:
CPU: 1.325
Loadline Calibration: Enabled
PLL: 1.5
VTT: 1.30
MEM: 1.92
NB: 1.46
SB: 1.55
GTL_REF0: -29
GTL_REF1: -32
GTL_REF2: -32
GTL_REF3: -29
NB GTL_REF: +40
DDR3 REF volts all Auto
Wow, I'm very happy with bios 704.
2 days uptime & it's a first for this computer, not one crash gaming omg...
I really have nothing to say :shrug: I'm just amazed it really works.
:up::up::up:
NOW I ENVY YOU SPONGE BOB! :p:
I only get 11200 in reading! well, my speed and timings are the reason...
Bios 0704 is now on the Asus FTP.
I'm still having cores fail. Whats weird is with 0704 when I bump core voltage to 1.45 i hear a funny whining noise coming from cpu area.... probably not a good thing. I guess I'll just go back to stock settings for awhile.
That's great, and those numbers are looking good. I have hit a wall at 460FSB, but the numbers are worse than yours down to the 1T timing on the memory perhaps. I am currently overclocking 4GB of 1600MHz ram, I am amazed it is OK at these speeds and timings at stock voltage! I am still waiting for some 1800MHz 4GB Dominator memory to arrive, hopefully it will do even better.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheHardCase
Any of you tried memtest 86+ v2.1 ?
Booted from floppy.
I have prime 95 blend stabile,with mem @ 1600, but when run memtest i get thousands of errors in test 6 :(
Download memtest here :
http://www.memtest.org/download/2.01....01.floppy.zip
Tyke, whats your stock voltage for vdimm? and what does your BIOS really gives out for vdimm?
You have an amazing kit right there my friend...
I think Im going to push my PC a little more... I dont like 11k xD
I have ver 3.4a CD, going to try it now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Justifire
ver3.4a is MEMTEST, not MEMTEST86+.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trigger5521
Different app
I see, what's the difference? 3.4a shows no errors for me. I'll try 86+ too what the hey.Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner