Hey Guys,
I have reverted to CIBIC's settings with only one change: I left the ram timings at auto (which assigns them at 8). I only set the CMD to 2T.
Machine has been stable for a couple of day - no incidents yet.
Cheers.
Hey Guys,
I have reverted to CIBIC's settings with only one change: I left the ram timings at auto (which assigns them at 8). I only set the CMD to 2T.
Machine has been stable for a couple of day - no incidents yet.
Cheers.
Hi, Newby here.
I installed this Mobo and it constantly locks up when I try to play a video. I looked through this thread and decided to re-install my old Mobo. I would think that as much as this board costs, it should run correctly out of the box.
Does the Striker 2 extreme have an issue when running everything in auto/default settings? I paid good money for this board and if it requires tweeking just to run then I don't need the hassles.
I tried just about everything to get the system stable, I bought a new video card, new memory, new PSU, and a new quad core CPU. I will reinstall it one of these days and list the bios settings as specified in the thread.
My question is, is it going to require constant tweeking?
Thanks for any help or suggestions.
If its a divx or avi or anything that requires codecs, then you need to make sure your system is 100% estable first or else it could be anything from the RAM to the drivers.
If you are not planning on overclocking then it should be fairly easy to find stability. This board sucks on auto thus "out of the box". It might take a while but you will get there :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by dalejr
Thanks. I might install it again this week and give it another try. I really want to use the stuff, I just don't like having it lock up or re-boot on me.
It actually does those things whenever it seems that the video card is being taxed, tht's why i bought a newer card, but that didn't make any difference.
Oh well, thanks and I hope to get back here, if it lets me.
To ALL: New bios is out that improves stability of certain memory v1203 direct link from asus http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/...treme/1203.zip
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Thermaltake 750w Sli Improved PSU
CPU = Intel q6600 (trying to stable it @ 3.6 ghz)
RAM = Ocz Platinum 1600 mhz 7-7-7-24 (1.9v- says in the bx ^^) by the way 2g 2x1gb.
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = 2x250 western digital in raid 0
VGA1 = xfx 9800 gx2 black edition
SPU ( Sound Card ) = supreme fx ( comes with the mobo as you all know )
NorthBridge Cooling = Massive 25cm fan on the side of the case and one 25 cm fan on the front, the two of them in taking.
SouthBridge Cooling = Massive 25cm fan on the side of the case and one 25 cm fan on the front, the two of them in taking.
CPU Cooling = Zalman 9700
RAM Cooling = Massive 25cm fan on the side of the case and one 25 cm fan on the front, the two of them in taking.
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = Dunno :S
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 190.38
Sound Card Drivers Version = soundmax black hawk
BIOS version 1104 REQUIRED
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600 mhz
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600 mhz
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = enabled
P2 = enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2t
tRRD = auto
tRC = auto
tWR = auto
tWTR = auto
tFAW = auto
tRD = auto
tRTP = auto
tRFC = auto
tREF = auto
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.5v for a real 1.54v F*** over voltage
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.66
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.58
Memory Voltage = 1.9
NB Core Voltage = 1.66
SB Core Voltage = 1.50
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio =auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio =auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio =auto
NB GTL REF Ratio =auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt =auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt =auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt =auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt =auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
Lockup and freeze during games. Take a look at the rig the description is not well done so dont mind it says q6600 @ 3.8 ghz my mistake ^^ www.youtube.com/mrkakashii
Regards
P.S: Cibic in what page are your settings?
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=280
Here it its, here are some settings for you:
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = enabled
P2 = enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T but if you have any sort of visual corruption or windows doesn't boot, set it back on 2T. if it works fine on boot then stress test blend prime95 for an hour and it should be ok
tRRD = auto
tRC = auto
tWR = auto
tWTR = auto
tFAW = auto
tRD = auto
tRTP = auto
tRFC = auto
tREF = auto
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = If your q6600 is G0 stepping and VID 1.26 (coretemp) then you should only need 1.45v (actual in hardware monitor), if its a B3 then you could need 1.5 actual
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.58
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.44 (keep this the same as vcore)
Memory Voltage = start with 1.95 (actual, increase if you still have freezing issues)
NB Core Voltage = 1.54
SB Core Voltage = 1.50
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = +56
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = +52
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = +52
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = +56
NB GTL REF Ratio =auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt =auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt =auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt =auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt =auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled
Good luck!
Cibic windows loads but then it shows me the blue screen of death
machine_check_exception
Page_fault_in_none_paged_area
Regards
Hey guys, hope I haven't come too late to get some help.
I got this mobo in Dec 2008 and had the usual freeze/crash problems.
Mostly while watching something, but sometimes while playing games. Anyway, after messing about in Bios a bit, I got lucky.
All I changed was:
Mem voltage: 1.86v
NB Voltage: 1.40v
SB Core Vol: 1.55v
The rest, except stuff like disabling onboard sound and the like, was completely default.
Just like that it went on to be perfectly stable for about 6 months.
Then in the last few weeks it's started doing it all over again, despite nothing being changed in bios.
My specs:
Nvidia 896MB XFX GTX 260, PCI-E 2.0, 2000M,
Asus Striker II Extreme, NF790i,
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550, Yorkfield
(2x2GB) CorsairTwinX XMS3, DDR3 1
99850W NorthQ Black Magic Flex
Help :(
edited to say, I don't bother with overclocking anymore, i'm just looking for stability at default speeds.
Can't believe you guys are still using this... let me phrase this politely... crop!
Hi great thread, here are my specs:
Some settings as you can see are displayed in red color, YOU NEED to SET those values EXACTLY like I have
Code:Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = PC Power & Colling Silencer 750W
CPU = Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad QX9650
RAM = Corsair DDr3 DHX - 1600 4GB Kit X 2 (TW3X4G1600C9DHX)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Seagate Barracuda ES.2 1000GB (ST31000340NS)
VGA1 = BFG GeForce 9800GTX+
VGA2 ( if you have ) = BFG GeForce 9800GTX+
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Stock SupremeFX II
NorthBridge Cooling = Default
SouthBridge Cooling = Default
CPU Cooling = Stock CPU Fan
RAM Cooling = None
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = v15.25
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = v190.38
Sound Card Drivers Version =
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = Auto (9)
tRCD = Auto (9)
tRP = Auto (9)
tRAS = Auto (24)
Command Per Clock (CMD) = Auto (1T)
tRRD = Auto (5)
tRC = Auto (34)
tWR = Auto (12)
tWTR = Auto (16)
tFAW = Auto (26)
tRD = Auto (11)
tRTP = Auto (5)
tRFC = Auto (74)
tREF = Auto (7.8 uS)
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto (1.26V)
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto (1.50V)
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto (1.10V)
Memory Voltage = 1.80V
NB Core Voltage = Auto (1.29V)
SB Core Voltage = Auto (1.45V)
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Enabled
Execute Disable Bit =
Virtualization Technology = Enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Enabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Auto
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Auto
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Auto
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Auto
Problem Description
My computer stalls when streaming videos, playing online games, or when i use uTorrent. sometimes it
will stall for no reason at all, when im not even doing anything. If there is sound playing when it stalls
I get this continuos repetitition of whatever the last noise was. Also every so often when i restart the
pc, it will stop when the LCD poster shows "Det DRAM" and i'll have to restart for it to work. I've run
memtest and it always shows no problems, getting very frustrated.
note: I've set the memory voltage to 1.80V, and also saw that the memory clock mode was on auto,
and i set it to unlinked and set the memory frequency to 1600mhz as this is the factory default, and
have seen a major decrease in stalling, but it still does stall often enough for it to be a nuisance.
Did you even bother to tell everyone that you are not helping anybody at all anymore? Maybe you will have enough time to edit your first post now that you dont help anybody.Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
Guess its time to change display picture too...
Follow my instructions, something's wrong with ur ram settings. Set CMD to 2T and increase ram voltage if needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by eXecelo
Ur system's unstable, if not now then later.Quote:
Originally Posted by Teslawave
I did some pages ago...Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
Although I don't get the way you expressed it, I did.Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
Why, what's wrong with it ?Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
I still think you need to do so in the first page. Have you seen how many people with 0 posts come here with hopes of getting working system? (check above)Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
About the pic, there is nothing wrong with it, but with your expression on #611, it seems that you dont really want to know anything about this board anymore. Why not change it?
Dont get me wrong, but your post also made the board sound really old.
1) First post edited... already.Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
2) The avatar is about overclocking not board specific ( lol you're paying too much attention to the avatar :p: )
3) The board ( Striker II Extreme ) is old and well... not a good board.
You are the only person with a S2E board on his display picture on the forums :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
Old? The board is not even 2 years old S2E Announcement
And yes, well even with all those problems, it has been working for me :cool:
Don't give me the rolleyes... :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
New avatar, satisfied now ?
At least that's a decent board ( user points if you find out which one it is )
1 1/2 year is more than enough to consider a motherboard old.Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
Especially when we're 2 sockets ahead now, and moving on to the 3rd CPU gen since its launch.
Yes, it can work good, sometimes that's not possible without changing a hardware ( RAM most of the times, or VGA ), very few times hassle-free, but the working fine / not working fine ratio is... very very bad for this board.Quote:
Originally Posted by slim142
Proof ? Check out how many people posted in this thread.
Peee fiiiivvveeee keeeeeeeeee thrrrrrrreeeeeeeeee deluxe aka Bill's destroys a QX9650 board
You changed your avatar, +1 for the changeQuote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
About the motherboard time, is that a new standard I didnt hear about?
On a side note, true we are in XS. Its not extreme, but still has potential. Worth changing to i7? Hmmmm...
I would consider this board more like "Limited" since these i7s cant work on the board, not really "old".
Oh yeah, trust me I know the good/bad ratio. No need to mention or talk about it.
Why Leeghoofd? Why? :ROTF:Quote:
Originally Posted by Leeghoofd
Hi Guys, Cibic,
Some updates on my end :)
I upgraded the bios to 1203. It was a nightmare to be honest. The flashing worked fine, however as soon as I restarted the machine it wouldn't start. Stops with LCD posted message: "Det Dram" or "Det Dmem" can't remember one of the two.
I tried everything possible and nothing worked, until I removed the board battery for 10 minutes. Then...magic! The machine started, and the bios was updated.
The machine is a bit more stable now on automatic, but I still get the freeze / sudden auto reboot issues.
One more new phenomenon now is that the machine sometimes halts at the republic of gamers screen at the initial start with LCD poster stuck on message: "MSINSTALL"
Cibic, I reapplied the settings you initially sent me, the difference now is that the CPU multiplier is automatically set to 6 instead of 8.5 in the older bios.
Any ideas or light on what the source of the problem might be?
Cheers.
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
And let me know.
hi guys, new bios from asus website version 1301 - support for newer cpus
Link http://rapidshare.com/files/288223141/1301.zip.html
The 1301 bios was reported available awhile back but I've been waiting to here if it's any better. Not to much feedback so far. ??
Well 1203 seemed OC limiting to me, i think this version is better.
Maybe it's just my QX9650 but I've always felt I could get more out of it. I can run the multi up and get 4.0 but that's with a lower FSB. Right now I'm rock solid and she takes anything I throw at her so I'm wondering if it would be worth the effort. If this is the bomb it was an awful long time coming. I suspect there's not much in it for me.
Actually this thread is the reason I joined these forums, and Its sad the OP isn't supporting it anymore, but we can always help each other!
At his point I don't have any problems and hopefully this will be a thread to learn what has and hasn't worked for all of us.
The ASUS Striker II Extreme is one serious OC capable M/B that takes patient tweaking to get anywhere with it, I was so frustrated with it in the beginning I wondered what I was thinking when I bought it.
My present specs;
ASUS Striker II Extreme bios 1203
Q9550 stepping C1 heatspreader lapped on Air Cooling w Xigmatek S-1283 modded to a dual 120mm push - Pull, w heatsink base lapped.
4G 2 x 2G Patriot Viper DDR3 16000/ 2000Mhz memory
2 MSI 260GTX 216sp in SLI
2 500G Seagate SATA2 1 running WinXP32bit, the other running WinVista Home Premium 64bit, HDDs are switch isolated.
Creative X-FI Extreme Gamer Fatal1ty Pro Soundcard
Powered by a Silverstone OP-1000w 82a single 12v rail P/S
The rest is not really important.
I run Vista mainly for DX10 gaming, the 2 HDDs are switch isolated meaning only one HDD is powered to boot the machine, because WinXP is a lot more forgiving when OCing than Vista is, I only go into Vista when I'm 100% positive my OC is rock solid in WinXP.
I'm OCd to 3.83G 24/7 Stable, highest P95 temps 62c, working on fine tuning 4,038G, P95 blend crash after 30min at 66c, so I'm getting close but as we all know it takes time to fine tune any OC with this M/B.
So hello everyone this is my first post here, and I hope for many more. RyNemesis:)
Hi RyNemesis, I can help you get stable if you want just post your settings using the template.
I can do that, thats a lot of information but;Quote:
Originally Posted by Cibic
If you don't mind me asking?
I'm interested in your results with the 1301 bios, ASUS didn't give much detail on it, other than supporting new CPUs?, so does it actually help your Q6600 OC?
The results I presently have with the 1203 bios, will they change with the 1301 bios?
1203 felt more OC limiting than 1301 and 1201. I guess that's because I have different hardware.
Finally switched to Nehalem system and I've seen the last of my full of problems S2E, C1 YORKFIELD, CORSAIR 4GB 1600C7 system. After 1,5 years of troubles these are my points of view:
1) C1 Yorkfield sucks. I ended up running my Q9550 below the 4 GHz mark because it couldn't do it with a proper VCORE. It's wasn't a board limitation.
2) Overclocked system behaviour:
- PRIME95 passes OK
- Memtest passes OK
- Temps OK
- PSU voltage readings OK, and:
- Random BSODs, mainly when accessing the hard drives. Biggest stress seems to be full formatting a hard drive.
The solution that worked for me: Unlinked the FSB from the memory and set the timings slightly below its rated specs at DDR3 1600 C7.
I never suspected that with PRIME95 and MEMTEST givving me no errors, my problems would be memory related, but they were.
Even the simplest overclock of setting FSB to 400 and the memory linked at 1600 was givving me BSODs. Only unlinked was trouble free for me.
If ur CPU was unstable it would crash on prime, unstable ram can get no errors. All you really needed was more vNB and vSB and for good measure 1 to 2 notches more vDIMM and link back FSB with RAM.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orion24
The 1301 bios turns out adequate with my setup at least albeit more difficult to get stable than 1202beta was.
I'm not sure where this bios can take me yet all I know for sure is how long it took me to get back to 4.0 stable.
In fairness this may be more a product of switching OS rather than Bios.
However I was finally able to get my 790i ultra system stable which required a bump in vcore, vdimm and memory timing adjustments.
An unexpected plus is lower PLL and VTT setting in bios but +/- .01 to .03 volts difference over all as reported in windows.
Seems even with loadline off the new bios is bumping up voltages
The only Prime errors I received in my 10 hour run was 24K small fft run which happened after 7 hours running time.
Because the error was not a rounding error rather it was "Fatal Error: result was xxxxx.x expected xxxxx.x
This indicated to me a memory issue that had not been revealed by HCI designs Memtest ver 3.8 pro 2 instances. 200% coverage.
Subsequent testing, running 24k, completed 10 passes with no errors and satisfies my need to test any further.
Final settings
L&S 1600 x10
1.46250 vcore windows 1.49v
1.52 PLL windows 1.55v
1.22 VTT windows 1.25v
1.84 vdimm windows 1.90v
1.44 NB windows 1.49v
1.50 SB windows 1.50v
GTL REF0 -43mV Ratio
GTL REF1 -40mV Ratio
GTL REF2 -40mV Ratio
GTL REF3 -43mV Ratio
loadline calibration Disabled
P1 & P2 Auto 7-7-6-18-1t-6-32-10-22-24-9-9-85-7.8uS
AS2E H20
QX9650 H20
Mushkin 2x2 996601
2x GTX 285
SB X-Fi Ti
Corsair HX850
W7 x64 Pro
1301 bios
Sorry to disappoint you mate, but you are unstable still. It might not be now, but you will see that crashes will gradually increase. You could try these - I think you should be getting no errors:
Verify ur actuals in hardware monitor (bios)
vcore - from my experience this will drop to 1.44-1.45 on full load, read following line to make sure
loadline calibration Enabled u could do less vcore not on load, recommended to stick this +0.01 to 0.02 from what ur current is without LLC on full load, note that if u use AINap it will drop vcore -0.04-0.05 no matter wat u choose.
vdimm 1.92 actual
NB 1.50 actual
SB 1.50 -1.60 BIOS value
GTL REF0 Auto
GTL REF1 Auto
GTL REF2 Auto
GTL REF3 Auto
P1 & P2 Enabled 7-7-6-18-1t-6-32-10-22-24-9-9-85-7.8uS 1t= Make sure thats wat ur ram supports, usually 2GB dimms are much more error-free when in 2T Command Rate - CMD
I was going to wish you luck, but you won't need it :)
Dude this took me a solid week 4-5 hours per day to tune in my GTLs and get stable. I would not have reported it as such unless it was true. I do not use junk software (AINap) and I was unable to get my system stable at 4.0 with LLC enabled using 1301. At full load my windows reported vcore is 1.41-1.42 my bios setting is 1.46250 so the droop should be clear to you. The tests on my RAM was exhaustive as well and I have confirmed my settings with Mushkin. I clearly listed my hardware so you could have checked this before popping off. Still I respect your opinion and will head your advice. However I hope you are wrong but for a week now I've been doing some pretty intense gaming 2-3 hours per day plus the usual stuff with zero glitches, BSOD or Freezes). I simply reported the facts not my imagination here so do with it what you want. I only offered it up in hopes this is helpful to other.
The settings i posted is for 1600 FSB, i dont mean u cant get any higher. And about ur GTL REFS doing the formula with 1.24-1.25 VTT results in +/- 39/40 (in as2e), you see the auto setting will do that for you; at least up to 2GHz FSB. If a CPU is unstable, it will crash almost instantly - people seem to blame LLC - a good approach is to relax everything else giving more than adequate votlage (minding temps) on everything possible (even SB) except GTL REFs and test small fft's for an hour. If it doesnt crash then most probably ur CPU is stable. After than you can reduce voltage and test until it starts crashing thus discovering ur CPU's limitation on that specific frequency. Blend test on the other hand is a pain - even one rounding error after 15 hours means instability.
SB voltage at 1600FSB should be 1.55 in bios and NB from 1.48-1.54 actual, depending. At 1800FSB, 1.60 vSB bios and NB from 1.54-1.64 actual, depending.
Just giving a heads up :up:
EDIT: If blend test survives 8hours and after that it crashes then most probably the SB needs more voltage
Cibic could you post the formula? i forgot what was it again lol
for 45nm (VTT * 0.635) - (VTT * 0.667) and for 65nm (VTT * 0.667) - (VTT * 0.635).
To be honest i think that 65nm's formula is the one to use regardless. But since I haven't got a 45nm cpu I cannot guarantee it.
VTT what is selected in BIOS or actual voltage? What if your motherboard has a variable VTT? Like mines if I set it on 1.30, it goes from 1.30 to 1.33 randomly, but mostly during load.
You should always use the prevalent value, the one that is more common seen in HW monitor (bios).
Ok Thanks for the help
Equation: for 45nm
Vtt x 0.667 + Y = Vtt x 0.635
1.22v x 0.667 + Y = 1.22v x 0.635
0.813v + Y = 0.774v
Y = 0.813v - 0.774v
Y = -0.039v
Y = -39 mv
Source
Remember with a negative numbers a step toward zero is a positive movement literally.
Through the extensive use by others of Prime95 it has been discovered that certain test have certain tendencies.
Through my own testing I have confirmed these assertions and know, For example:
I know 384k and 160k test tend to produce the most heat and react favorably to vcore adjustment and is where I begin.
If I get a rounding error here I bump the vcore until I can pass 5 passes using both test.
I know freezes and the unexpected errors usually means a memory issue and is a Small FFT test.
I know the first 3 hours of Prime Blend testing react favorably to NB & SB voltage adjustments.
I know the 320K & 32k test react favorably to adjusting GTL's again fine tuning the adjustments until I can complete 5 passes with no errors.
Since all of these test occur 3 to 6 hours in to the testing I consider these shortcuts.
I know in order to complete all test it requires a minimum of 10 hours before Prime begins repeating test over again and there is no replacement for passing all test.
Once I have passed 5 passes of 384 320 160 & 32 K test I shoot for a 10 hour run.
In my case I got other than a rounding error on a 22k test at about 6.5 hours in to the test on one lane all others completed 12 hours.
This indicated a memory error so I bumped my vdimm and hard set the advanced timings of my memory in bios and ran 5 passes of the 22k test with no errors.
I should note that when setting up the test I used 2000 MB memory instead of the default 1600 MB.
Now I was able to pass 10 hours of Prime95 Blend.
Even with the short cuts it took days.
Source
You are welcome to try this out for yourself to verify.
Have fun wasting time! Its actually pretty simple:
An unstable CPU will crash within minutes and will most probably restart ur system
Rounding errors and freezing could be from unstable ram, NB and SB - instability could depend on voltages, timings and heat
Some instabilities can take hours to discover - u could get a rounding error after 14 hours of blend testing. This has happened to me and it turned out unstable SB
GTL Refs should be kept on auto or what the formula suggests according to VTT - if u set the wrong polarity ur system will crash within minutes so dont worry about that
Just because u can pass ram testing doesnt mean ram is stable, the stress on the ram is just not enough to bring the errors out - even with 64bit prime95 with 3500/4000MB of ram usage is still not good
From what I know now, it took me less than a day to overclock another as2e with q9300 and 1600MHz of ram (GTL refs left on auto)
EDIT: CPU GTL REFs far from the formula's result while blend testing will make some/all cores load jitter or even crash the system with a restart
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cibic
Cibic, are you suggesting my post would be a waste of someone, anyone's time? You say it's really pretty simply yet what follows that statement has no beginning or end let alone a purpose. Unless we are to use a crystal ball.
Please Sir be clear.
Usually after posts there are replies - those are just quick replies, "shortcuts". Try to compare each line of ur previous post to each line of mine.
All I am saying is that there's a much simpler way to OC this board, let alone waste ur time with GTL Refs.
If you think about it, the same way u posted ur results and settings for anyone to reference, in that way i posted my replies. Use them or ignore them - fyi im not getting any benefit from this, am I?
Anarchists usually know that there's more than one say.
CPU
Intel Core2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Co Motherboard
asus striker 2 extreme Memory
Patriot Viper 4gb (2x2gb) ddr3 pc3 12800 Graphics Card
XFX 9800gt
Hard Drive
Seagate SV35.3 ST3750330SV 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0 Sound Card
supreme fx 2 Power Supply
ABS Tagan ITZ Series ITZ1100 1100W ATX12V / EPS12V Case
antec 1200
CPU cooling
swifttech appogge gtz GPU cooling
factory OS
windos 7 64 bit Monitor
Hanns·G HW-191APB Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Mon
will have pics of bio tonite i play mw and wow gameplay goes good for a while but it stutters for a half a second then hardlock it normaly does it alot on wow but started on mw now pls help no errors on:mad: memtest
Hard locks are generally memory related try to bump your vdimm a bit and also if you've bumped your eye candy default it until we figure this out.
just bought this board. will be using
QX6700
4x1gb OCZ 1066
9800GTX
what bios should I install?
am having a hard time putting my bios pics any help says upload error
i have bios1401
heres my bios
I would use the 1101 or above but with that 65nm about any of them will do if your running W7 you might just update to 1402 but I've read some peeps having issues. Maybe the resident expert Cibic will chime in.Quote:
Originally Posted by NKrader
edit: added quote
hello to all. please help me to make my system stable, past years my system was freezing randomly no matter what was on, game, movie, music, after I found this settings on Internet I make system more stable than before and was freezing more less than before but from beginning of this month I started playing Assassin Creed 2 and Freezing make me craze again. The system getting freezing when I'm playing around 10 -25 min. I am try time to time some different settings like push some more voltage to NB SB CPU but still freezing on games. please if you can help me with it and sorry for my bad English.
my settings are:
Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Cooler Master RealPower 1000w
CPU = Q9450
RAM = 2X 1GB Corsair Dominator 1800Mhz CM3X1024 1800C7DIN
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = 500GB Maxtor + 150GD WD Raptor
VGA1 = Evga 9800 GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) = no
VGA3 ( if you have ) = no
SPU ( Sound Card ) = SupremexFX 2 ( Stock)
NorthBridge Cooling = Liquid Cooling from 3D Galaxy (Stock from case GIGABYTE 3D Mercury)
SouthBridge Cooling = 2 Optional Funs From Asus (made for this motherboard)
CPU Cooling = Liquid Cooling from 3D Galaxy (Stock from case GIGABYTE 3D Mercury)
RAM Cooling = Corsair Dominator 3 Fun RAM Cooler.
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.53 WHQL
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 197.45_desktop_win7_winvista_32bit_international_w hql
Sound Card Drivers Version = Unknown
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio =Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz =1333
MEM (DDR) MHz =1333
LDT Frequency =X4
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 =Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) =9
tRCD =9
tRP =9
tRAS =24
Command Per Clock (CMD) =2T
tRRD = Auto 7
tRC = Auto 31
tWR = Auto 10
tWTR = Auto 25
tFAW = Auto 31
tRD = Auto 9
tRTP = Auto 4
tRFC = 72
tREF = Auto 7.8uS
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage =1,3v
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage =1,54v
CPU VTT Voltage =1,12v
Memory Voltage =1,8v
NB Core Voltage =1,44v
SB Core Voltage =1,55v
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = +30mV
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
Problem Description
Freezing
I would suggest turning your NB GTL REF back to "Auto" and try lowering your NB voltage instead of increasing it and see if you get any response.
Thanks my friend for posting. i made this changes and now NB GTL REF is (AUTO) and NB voltage make from 1,44v to 1,30v. lets see how it will work, i will try to play game and see how far i can go. sorry for my bad English and many thanks for your post.Quote:
Originally Posted by GluteusMaximus
It's typical for folks to compensate for low vcore with a high FSB voltage in your case you may need to bump your vcore a bit.
At your clock I see no need for loadline Calibration either heck I don't need it at 4.0 GHz and much more stable without it.
Even your SB is set to high for a stock clock auto would be better.
i try this settings and all day computer was on and no freezes at all but as soonest i start to play Assassin Creed 2 after 15 minutes of play system is freezing. so i don't see any changes, it was like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by GluteusMaximus
Thank you for your help, i made this changes and lets see how far my system works without freezing. i want to try now to play Assassin Creed 2 lets see what will happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by owcraftsman
Same Problem My friend, after 15 minutes of playing system just freeze. Now i Have SB 1.5v, Vcore 1.32v and Load Calibration = Disabled.Quote:
Originally Posted by owcraftsman
What next i should try?
Hello to all, i am playing around 4 hours and no freeze, my system looks like stable after i made some changes to nVidia Control Panel. Multi GPU mode change to Single GPU mode and Multi Display mode change to Single display mode and system works fantastic for now, lats see how stable will be next days. many thanks to you guys who try to help me with this problems.
:( again freeze two times in this morning. shi-t motherboard. don't now what to do.:mad:
overclock it right?? :yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by sema007
Freezes generally are memory related make sure you set your memory according to Corsairs spec.
I would bring it up to speed but at default the timings appear set to loose.
Try changing to the highlighted settings and see if you get any positive response. Those memory modules work best using the latest BIOS from ASUS (1402). Just because your game craps out, doesn't mean it's an unstable configuration. Try to be patient, this is what overclocking is all about.Quote:
Originally Posted by sema007
Download and run Prime95 "Blend" test and see if you get any errors. Also, check to see if that game has any latest patches which may have been released to fix that crash. Some games, especially new ones, have memory leaks and such poor coding that it's amazing they run at all.
EDIT: After some research on Assassin Creed 2, I see that it is a game by Ubisoft who are known for producing buggy games. AND I see that you are one of many with this same issue. I believe it's a poor coding problem with the game. You might follow some suggestions found HERE.
Thanks for all of you for helping me with this system. i will try settings you give to me and see how system will work, thank you my friend. i will try to find some patch or fix for this game ass well on Internet. Sorry for my bad English again.Quote:
Originally Posted by GluteusMaximus
Hi. Iīm trying to squeeze more out of my Q9650 (45nm), and I see with interest that some of you have been through the tedious task of setting GTL REFs manually. I have just been advised to do so, and got a tip on how to fiddle with them.
My source and I use OCCT, though he has a different mobo. And Iīm told that with OCCT error message on cores #0 or #1 I should increase GTL equally on lanes 0 and 2, and with error on cores #2 or #3, I should increase voltage on lanes 1 and 3. What I can see from some of your posts, you change voltage in lanes 0 and 3, and in 1 and 2 paired respectively.
What confuses me is that the anandtech reviewer http://www.anandtech.com/show/2500/18 pairs the lanes 0 and 2, and 1 and 3. And according to the different BIOS posted here, they seem to be paired like 0 and 3, and 1 and 2. Which method should I use?
What would be an appropriate method for achieving proper GTL REF settings? http://www.anandtech.com/show/2500/18 says you should go from 67% to 63% of VTT, where do they get those percentages from? Which percentages do you use?
Any help highly appreciated!
Bjorn
My board is the 790i Ultra SLI (ROG) Rev. B1 edition. BIOS 1301.
Quote:
Originally Posted by WunabeeaFlyah
There's a calculator on this site somewhere but the motherboard handles this option just fine if not better on auto (CPU&NB). Fill out the template and what you are trying to achieve and I will help you :welcome:
Thanks for helping me out. Iīm trying to reach 4.2 on my Q9600, I seem to have met a wall at 3.95, I intend to increase vcore further. And since I have read about the manual GTL REF setting, Iīd really like to give it a go. And since no two boards are the same, I may just realize that auto is best. But Iīm very keen on trying. Iīll try and search for that calculator you mentioned. EDIT: Found it, having a look at it.
If you donīt mind having a look, hereīs my BIOS. Thanks.
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL =6
tRCD = 6
tRP = 6
tRAS = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 1
tRC = 32
tWR = 10
tWTR = Auto (18)
tFAW = 32
tRD = 7
tRTP = Auto (6)
tRFC = 72
tREF = Auto (7.8us)
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.35
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.56
CPU VTT voltage =1.32
Memory Voltage = 1.66
NB Core Voltage = 1.52
SB Core Voltage = 1.60
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = +50%
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1866
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1866
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL =9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 30
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
Rest auto
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.35 (actual)
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.58
CPU VTT voltage =1.34
Memory Voltage = 1.76 - Make sure you have a fan over your ram
NB Core Voltage = 1.64 - Use everest to monitor NB temp, under any circumstance go over 65 celcius
SB Core Voltage = 1.60
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Enabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Prime95 small fft's for at least 4hours, then blend for another 8 hours.
Made a typo in BIOS, my FSB QDR = 1755
Found the tutorial and calculator, thanks. Still confused about which lanes should be linked. According to tutorial itīs lane 0/2 and 1/3, the lanes linked in this thread are 0/3 and 1/2?!
Bjorn
And Sebanīs calculator doesnīt seem to ever create a negative GTL value. How does one calculate whether to go positive or negative?
Follow the first set of the calculator and just turn them into minus wotever values u get. note the above settings i posted here are for u
Thanks Cibic. I got memory unlinked and I got them at stock freq. and voltage, canīt fit a fan over the ram anyway due to cpu cooler taking up space.
I have previously tried higher NB voltage, but found that "less is more", going down in the 1.50īs made it all stable. 1.35 vcore is not going to suffice either, thatīll barely take me to 4.05 GHz. I think I have one of those lazy Q9650īs. At FSB 1867 I canīt get a complete boot @ 1.46875 vcore.
But as you say, Iīll try īn pop in the values from the calculator, I put in a -40 as Y-item value, got that from the other recommended calculations. And Iīll try and up the Vtt from 1.32 to 1.34.
Thanks!
You should be able to fit corsair's dominator fan or something equivalent.Quote:
Originally Posted by WunabeeaFlyah
You got that from Anandtech's guide haven't u. With a quad core, 4 gigs of ram+ and this board on or above 1800 FSB you need 1.65vNB with loosened up timings. What temperatures do u get on full stress on the NB (everest)?Quote:
Originally Posted by WunabeeaFlyah
Pretty sure its the ram holding you back. You can try running vCore the same as VTT; the settings I've given you should be ok for everything but vCore, VTT and (possibly) ram(do not go over 1.8v actual without direct cooling)Quote:
Originally Posted by WunabeeaFlyah
Resetting my bios and forget the key settings to make 8G Ram stable. Anyone remember those key settings, I recall getting them from this forum. It was with fFAW and tRFC. Thanks in advance.
Just an update to anyone still with this motherboard. I bought this board second hand and was having all the issues mentioned in this thread, even at default settings. Bought Corsair XMS3 RAM and I have not looked back since. I have my motherboard running at 1600FSB for a clock of 3.8GHz and with the settings in page 1 of this thread and board has been rock solid.
I had this RAM for ages, running at 1333FSB and it used to lock/freeze all the time: Crucial Ballistix. Since I changed to the Corsair XMS3 I have been problem free. I know this is an old thread and sorry for bumping it, but I thought this post might help people that are still having issues with this board. It really is picky on the type of memory it likes...
Thanks for the tip Kramer
If you could let us know the type of IC in that memory, it would be great.
Also, is that ram kit designed for lynnfield? or is one of the old xms3 series?
Hi Slim.
These are the RAM modules I bought, but I got the 8GB kit.
How do I check what IC was used? I still have the original box and packaging, so I can try and find out. This RAM is less than 6 months old, so I would say its defo rated for Lynnfield. It uses only 1.65v so I think that makes it ok for Lynnfield, but Im no expert.
Since my last post, I have only had one random system freeze, whereas it was freezing at least 5+ times a day when I was on the old RAM (Crucial Ballistix).
I have been playing Bioshock and Half-Life 2 with the processor clocked at 3.8GHz with no issues at all. Very happy with the board now. And thats all with stock voltages. I have also updated my BIOS to the 1402 version.
I was just wondering if this is still open and if people are still willing to help????
Forum is open and thread still open so that means you can post your questions and hopefully get the answers you are looking for.
Link does not work Kramer, but from the link I can see its the Corsair XMS3 kit. Thats a solid kit for this motherboard (well, at least Corsair always worked fine for me)
The IC can be checked by opening the RAMs heatsink OR looking around the internet with your model and revision numbers.
Its been such a long time since I stopped reading about the motherboard and computers in general. Im so into car audio now that I barely have time to read whats going on with CPUs, Motherboards, Graphics cards etc
I never found out if Lynnfield/Bloomfields RAM kits were fine with dual-channel motherboards like the Striker and the before-westmere era.
All I can say is, play around with the BIOS. Flash it with AWDFlash, reset to defaults and read the pages here to give you a quick idea of what you need to be looking at and what to change etc.
Good luck
Well I have spent the whole day reading this post!!! All I can say is wow:shocked: I have made some adjustments to my bios and now I am able to run prime for the last 1 hour and a half which is better than before my reading this post. All I am wanting to do is have a stable system so I can start learning how to overclock. As I watch prime, volts and tempts oh yes can't forget the core speed. I sit and wounder what I can change next. I am getting some quick drops in volts but they go right back up and the Core speed seems to be low for the Q9450 cpu. I am going to let prime run for a little bit longer and I will post the bios setting and volt drops hope this will help anybody to help me???
I have some free time to help :)
Yes, I can help but please post BIOS settings to see where you standing at.
Okay here is my settings for my bios
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = OCZ Elite Stream 1000 watt
CPU = Q9450 Quad Core
RAM = OCZ3P13334GK 2x2gig
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = JBOD
VGA1 = EVGA 8800 gts 512
VGA2 ( if you have ) = EVG 8800 gts 512
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Supreme FXII
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock
CPU Cooling = Cooler Master
RAM Cooling = None
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.51 from Nvidia
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 266.58 from Evga
Sound Card Drivers Version = not sure
BIOS version = 1402
BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = Linked at 1333.3
LDT Frequency = 5x
[color=red]PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.0
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = enabled
P2 = enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto 4
tRC = 40
tWR = Auto 12
tWTR = Auto 16
tFAW = Auto 17
tRD = Auto 9
tRTP = Auto 5
tRFC = 80
tREF =7.8
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.3
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.5
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.12
Memory Voltage = 1.8
NB Core Voltage = 1.3
SB Core Voltage = 1.5
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
I was able to run Prime95 for 2 and half hours last night without any freezing:clap: But I did notice the voltages doing weird things:confused: Here is the log from PC Probe II (look at attachment) the really funny thing is the opt temp there is nothing hooked up yet!!!!
All so I am only getting 2500 MHz for my CPU according to CPU-Z. I would like to get it up to 2660 MHz. Looking forward to any suggestions.
Set your CPU multiplier to the highest you can.
Also, your NB voltage will be pretty low if you decide to overclock. Try to set it to 1.38 (should be 1.42 on the readings) and see if that helps when you get problems.
And VTT set it to 1.26 if you run into problems too.
But check temps and make sure you dont get into hot temps.
Your TRC seems high, try to lower it, but nothing below 30. This will improve ram reading speed a lot. Might need vram bump.
Thanks!!! I will apply the changes right now and let you know how it goes
was run prime for about 45min with new settings then the computer shut down HMMM
Ok so forget about the TRC for now. Set it back to 40
Put VTT to 1.26 and NB to 1.36
You should play around with NB voltage (between 1.34-1.40)
What is the max temp for Northbridge and Southbridge and Does SPP and MCP represent them I am now using AIDA64 for temp monitoring
SPP is NB
MCP is SB
Max temps for both is 60c
But honestly, mines are much higher and nothing has happened in the past 2 years.
okay thanks for clearing that up.
what am I looking for when changing the NB voltage. Am I trying to go has high as possible with out problems and not over heating???
And what does VTT do?? OR maybe I should be asking what is it?
NB voltage is key when it comes to stability even without overclocking.
VTT if I remember correctly is the front side bus voltage.
Changed settings
VTT TO 1.26 which reads 1.29 NB to 1.36 which reads 1.36 put the multiplier to 8 which is has high as it can go
First reboot failed then tried to reboot into safe mode which worked
rebooted normal started Stability test and 5 min into it froze
Returned VTT and NB back to what they where and left the multiplier
Ran prime for 6 hrs noprob
I guess newer BIOS or your motherboard really dislikes high voltages
i wonder if the memory has something to do with it. looking at the qualified vendors list which most of the memory is not made any more bummer. any suggestion on what i should get????
Hi Chasingpink.
I would recommend that you get Corsair XMS3 modules. Preferable 1600MHz DDR3, as then it will be easier to match your FSB speed to RAM speed.
With this memory, I just bumped my FSB to 400, with a Core2 8500, and it worked perfectly. Im happy enough with the 700Mhz increase in clock speed, so havent bothered trying to up it.
You defo cant go wrong with with XMS3 for this board.
Has anyone had a problem with their Striker II where it randomly won't fully post ?
Mine will boot, but it doesn't bring the USB or Video card online and I have to restart 1-3 times to get it to post correctly. It is random, but happens like 2/3 times when I turn the PC on.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chasingpink
Try these:
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = Linked at 1333.3
LDT Frequency = 5x
[color=red]PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.0
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled
Memory Timing Setting
P1 = enabled
P2 = enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Auto
tRC = Auto (for now)
tWR = Auto
tWTR = Auto
tFAW = Auto
tRD = Auto
tRTP = Auto
tRFC = Auto
tREF =7.8
Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Find the appropriate value to reflect the VID field displayed in coretemp with the following option enabled
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.5
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2 actual in hardware monitor
Memory Voltage = 1.8* make sure in hardware monitor (bios) this doesn't go below 1.8 and not above 1.85-1.86
NB Core Voltage = 1.4 actual
SB Core Voltage = 1.5
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto
CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
The above settings should definitely work. Keep monitoring temps with AIDA64 followed by hardware monitor after a restart. It sounds like one of you components overheats or you have ram incapability (OCZ). It could be fine one day and the next would just crash on you. Just something for you to keep in mind
EDIT: As slim142 suggested, do check your temps. You do not want NB or SB above 65 at any point otherwise corruption, crash or shutdown is imminent; also set the max temp for NB and SB to 90 in bios