Asrock P67 Extreme4 UEFI & Drivers thread [Extreme6 & Pro3 owners welcome]

Can some browse my voltages and check nothing is out of wack.

I can run Prime 95 blend for 9 hrs.. annoying I know. I was using 0.03vcore offset, mimimum LCC (5), 250/250/250 - all else on auto. Bios 1.6 (this is a b3 board).

After prime blend 'failure' upped vcore offset to 0.035 and ran IBT (AVX) maximum free RAM for 20 passes:-

Vcore at load peaks at 1.328 then settles at 1.304.

I know I'll probably end up using vcore fixed. But as this is my main pc and a 24/7 clock it would be really nice to get her stable without an aggressive LLC and fixed high'ish vcore through the chip.

I've notice some are setting fixed values for CPU PPL & VTT - but I have them on auto. I am running Gskill ripjaws at stock 2x2GB 1600Mhz CL9 @1.5v.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...l/ibtavx46.png

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Rise VTT to 1,051V and Lower CPU PLL to 1,709V.
Also chceck if enabling CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage helps.

Okay will try that out (sorry PPL over volatge already enabled).

Might need a touch more v/core also depending on the chip, maybe bump it to 1.35v under load if you game on the machine and find it crashes every once in a whille, mine seems to need more core voltage to game then stress test.

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Originally Posted by Mysterfix

I'm stable at 4.8Ghz with 1.36v, no freezing, BSOD's or hiccups but nothing above that will work on this board. I have no idea why, I've tried many many settings and configurations. Fixed voltage wasn't any better than offset either, I still got BSOD's.:shakes:

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What was the BSOD? I used to get constant 0X101 BSODs until I dialed in settings manually, one of the auto settings was throwing everything out of whack.

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Originally Posted by emueyes

As a soon-to-be Ext 4 or Ext 6 owner, I've been reading this thread with interest, origanally to find out how the PCIE lanes are used.


Now I'm a little confused: the review at Madshrimps http://www.madshrimps.be/articles/ar...board-Review/4 shows the PLX PEX8608 chip next to and almost underneath the chipset cooler, down in the bottom corner where a southbridge chip would live back in the day. However, the Extreme 6 changes this, for example the review at http://www.overclockers.com/asrock-p...rboard-review/ shows the PLX chip in the 'Southbridge' position, with the P67 chip moved up above the PCIE slots, with its troublesome heatsink cover. So, does the PLX chip even need a heatsink?

The stock cooler does look like it'll do more harm than good. The chipset heatsinks from Enzotech might work, for example http://www.enzotechnology.com/cnb_evgai.htm looks like it'd fit with a couple of holes drilled in it, and would be so much better than the stock. It looks pretty, too.

The Zalman ZM-NB32K might work too, and they're heaps cheaper.

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The PLX chip doesn't need a HS at all, as you can see here

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Originally Posted by emueyes

Also, are there any issues using a PCI soundcard? I have a Xonar D2 PCI card which I wish to continue using, but as it would interface through the PCIe/PCI bridge AND the PLX multiplexer I was wondering if there'd be any issues with latency etc especially if the multiplexed U3S3 ports are being used.

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There won't be any problems with the D1. You may find yourself having to replace the card soon though, from what I hear PCI slots are going to start to not be included what so ever starting with the Z68.

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Originally Posted by banwell

Can some browse my voltages and check nothing is out of wack.

I can run Prime 95 blend for 9 hrs.. annoying I know. I was using 0.03vcore offset, mimimum LCC (5), 250/250/250 - all else on auto. Bios 1.6 (this is a b3 board).

After prime blend 'failure' upped vcore offset to 0.035 and ran IBT (AVX) maximum free RAM for 20 passes:-

Vcore at load peaks at 1.328 then settles at 1.304.

I know I'll probably end up using vcore fixed. But as this is my main pc and a 24/7 clock it would be really nice to get her stable without an aggressive LLC and fixed high'ish vcore through the chip.

I've notice some are setting fixed values for CPU PPL & VTT - but I have them on auto. I am running Gskill ripjaws at stock 2x2GB 1600Mhz CL9 @1.5v.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...l/ibtavx46.png

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Use LLC level 2 or 3. The other LLC settings are very weak, dunno why Asrock even bothered with them.

Wrong. LLC 4 and 5 are proven to be the best ones. I have reports from people in Poland that two Extreme4 was burned together with 2500K with vcore set at only 1,35V and LLC 1.

I only use LLC1 or LLC2 like Ket.
The others brings nothing except 0X01 BSOD in my experience :shrug:

I may use LLC but only if I run into real world BSODs - haven't had issues yet.

9Hrs prime blend and IBT (AVX) 20 runs max mem aren't bad.

I'll probably run Prime again over night and see if I can reach 12hours - synthetic yes but still a milestone.

I think I have a decent chip as it barely need anything to do 4.5/4.6. (temps are low and only ramp up at 4.9/5.0Mhz - which I have no intention of doing 24/7).

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Originally Posted by radier

Wrong. LLC 4 and 5 are proven to be the best ones. I have reports from people in Poland that two Extreme4 was burned together with 2500K with vcore set at only 1,35V and LLC 1.

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Come on seriously, you don't even need a DMM for accurate results on this you can just look in the UEFI or run CPU-Z while stress testing the CPU to know LLC 5 and 4 cause a lot of drop, while LLC 3 and 2 more or less put the vcore at what you set, while LLC level 1 is just too aggressive and can cause weird BSODs. I've also only run LLC 2 or 3 for a good 3 months or so now with absolutely no problems. The "burned" Extreme4 boards you speak of I would suggest happened through way too much voltage being used on something and inadequate cooling, and through no fault of LLC.

I am using LLC5 @ 5GHz for three months with offset +0,040V. The value from Hardware monitor in UEFI is 1,328V and during the highest stress this is the lowest value. It sometimes is a little bit higher up to 1,336V.

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Originally Posted by radier

I am using LLC5 @ 5GHz for three months with offset +0,040V. The value from Hardware monitor in UEFI is 1,328V and during the highest stress this is the lowest value. It sometimes is a little bit higher up to 1,336V.

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I don't work with offset mode but those values are on the low side IMO. Using fixed mode and LLC level 3 I can set 1.38v and get 1.37v idle, and 1.344v IBT stress. When settings LLC level 2 and setting 1.36v (never needed higher with LLC 2) I get 1.36v idle and 1.352v IBT load. Very accurate settings in contrast. Deffinately dont use LLC 1, it overvolts the CPU both at idle and load, and these SB chips don't like that at all it makes them freak out.

I've been in contact with my contact at Asrock and what I have said will be passed on, but in the meantime he would like to know if any of the following devices work properly when plugged into the USB3 port when "Legacy USB 3.0 support" is disabled in the UEFI.

Not working at all

Huawei E1750 USB modem
Technotrend S2-3600 satellite TV tuner
Technotrend S2-3650 satellite TV tuner
Technotrend S2-2400 satellite TV tuner
Nokia E52 phone (USB connection)

Working with issues

Silicon Power Armor A80 USB 3.0 HDD (with JMicron JM539 chip)
Kingston DT 100 G2 USB 2.0 32 GB stick
Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000, everything installs fine but when the cam is enabled in MSN for webchat or similar software BSOD: EtronXHCI.SYS

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Originally Posted by Ket

I've been in contact with my contact at Asrock and what I have said will be passed on, but in the meantime he would like to know if any of the following devices work properly when plugged into the USB3 port when "Legacy USB 3.0 support" is disabled in the UEFI.

Not working at all

Huawei E1750 USB modem
Technotrend S2-3600 satellite TV tuner
Technotrend S2-3650 satellite TV tuner
Technotrend S2-2400 satellite TV tuner
Nokia E52 phone (USB connection)

Working with issues

Silicon Power Armor A80 USB 3.0 HDD (with JMicron JM539 chip)
Kingston DT 100 G2 USB 2.0 32 GB stick
Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000, everything installs fine but when the cam is enabled in MSN for webchat or similar software BSOD: EtronXHCI.SYS

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As far as I remember, it doesn't matter if Legacy USB 3.0 is on or off. I will check this evening as I go home.


To all,
I have an Extreme4 with I7 2600K, CM Hyper 212+, 4 system fans. Idle temperatures are always around 32C. Motherboard temperature is also 32C. Ambient temp is around 20C.
I see in the above screen capture, that others are having 23C for CPU. How can you obtain such low temperatures?:eek:
Thanks.

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Originally Posted by bat4

As far as I remember, it doesn't matter if Legacy USB 3.0 is on or off. I will check this evening as I go home.


To all,
I have an Extreme4 with I7 2600K, CM Hyper 212+, 4 system fans. Idle temperatures are always around 32C. Motherboard temperature is also 32C. Ambient temp is around 20C.
I see in the above screen capture, that others are having 23C for CPU. How can you obtain such low temperatures?:eek:
Thanks.

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Which case do you have? Bad/weak airflow etc. can affect your temps aswell a low quality thermal paste or a badly mounted heatsink...

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Originally Posted by bat4

As far as I remember, it doesn't matter if Legacy USB 3.0 is on or off. I will check this evening as I go home.


To all,
I have an Extreme4 with I7 2600K, CM Hyper 212+, 4 system fans. Idle temperatures are always around 32C. Motherboard temperature is also 32C. Ambient temp is around 20C.
I see in the above screen capture, that others are having 23C for CPU. How can you obtain such low temperatures?:eek:
Thanks.

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Thanks bat, once you can get that info to me I'll pass it along to my contact so things can be looked at in more detail :up:

As for CPU temps, some people may have C-states enabled (CPU doesn't run full speed when not heavily loaded) which will result in very low temps indeed, or some users may be using water cooling ;)

@bat4

Mine CPU runs ca. 32C at IDLE (all C state, EIST, power saving mode at ON). Ambient temp 21C. This is normal temp.
23C on CPU is not possible with AC and ambient temp of ~20C. No way.

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Originally Posted by Ket

Thanks bat, once you can get that info to me I'll pass it along to my contact so things can be looked at in more detail :up:

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Ket,

Many thanks for your support. Please delete from the list the Kingston DT 100 G2 USB 2.0 32 GB stick, because it seems that the latest driver has solved the problems (with the old driver, sometimes it has been seen as unformatted, but with the new driver 1.00.0000.0098 it works correctly).

For the other devices the problems persists, regardless of the Legacy USB 3.0 being disabled or enabled.

The funny thing is when I'm using the USB HDD 3.0 the Etron chip is getting overheated. I can't copy large files while the external HDD is using the USB 3.0 port, because it is disconnected.

Other users have reported that the Verbatim Store'n'Go USB 3.0 HDD doesn't work with the Asrock P67 Extreme4 motherboard's USB 3.0 port.
German site: http://www.computerbase.de/forum/sho...d.php?t=851473

CM 690 dominator 2/ 10 fans / Noctua Nh- d14/ Mx-4/ English weather/ low temp chip. Been pleasantly surprised with the i5-2500k very cool chip.

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Originally Posted by bat4

Ket,

Many thanks for your support. Please delete from the list the Kingston DT 100 G2 USB 2.0 32 GB stick, because it seems that the latest driver has solved the problems (with the old driver, sometimes it has been seen as unformatted, but with the new driver 1.00.0000.0098 it works correctly).

For the other devices the problems persists, regardless of the Legacy USB 3.0 being disabled or enabled.

The funny thing is when I'm using the USB HDD 3.0 the Etron chip is getting overheated. I can't copy large files while the external HDD is using the USB 3.0 port, because it is disconnected.

Other users have reported that the Verbatim Store'n'Go USB 3.0 HDD doesn't work with the Asrock P67 Extreme4 motherboard's USB 3.0 port.
German site: http://www.computerbase.de/forum/sho...d.php?t=851473

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Done. I have forwarded the details to my Asrock contact mentioning about the Verbatim drive for them to look into.

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Originally Posted by banwell

CM 690 dominator 2/ 10 fans / Noctua Nh- d14/ Mx-4/ English weather/ low temp chip. Been pleasantly surprised with the i5-2500k very cool chip.

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But 16 degrees on one of cores??? Come on... what was the ambient (roughly)? Mine rather quiet rig idles (8% load) with cores on 30-32 degrees (+9 to ambient)

Maybe you have Temp Idle Calibration not zeroed?

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Originally Posted by Ket

I've been in contact with my contact at Asrock and what I have said will be passed on, but in the meantime he would like to know if any of the following devices work properly when plugged into the USB3 port when "Legacy USB 3.0 support" is disabled in the UEFI.

Not working at all

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I don't have any of these mentioned devices, but surely my Patriot Xporter 8GB USB 2.0 doesn't work with the USB controller :mad: SOme other low end USB sticks work with this controller like a charm.

Erm.. the way I'm reading your post you are assuming your Xporter doesn't work? Assuming and factually knowing it doesn't work is two different things isn't it ;)

It simply doesn't work with the USB 3.0 controller on the Asrock Extreme 4 - I've checked it

Have you tried the EtronTech 1.0.098 driver? If you have I'll add the Xporter to the list.

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Originally Posted by Yorick_Rise

But 16 degrees on one of cores??? Come on... what was the ambient (roughly)? Mine rather quiet rig idles (8% load) with cores on 30-32 degrees (+9 to ambient)

Maybe you have Temp Idle Calibration not zeroed?

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Just so happens I've knocked system down to stock clocks to monitor temps and vcores atm. And yes realtemp 3.67 is showing a minimum of 20\16\23\23 deg c - odd.

My pc sits in a converted 'garage to bedroom' and I can feel a draft. So I can well believe some low ambients. I'd say the actual room temp is 20 deg c.

Running prime95 blend now and gettng vcore of 1.080v under 3.4Mhz turbo. Load temps are max 33/32/39/37. Only been running 10 mins or so.

Will do a sensor test.

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Originally Posted by Ket

Have you tried the EtronTech 1.0.098 driver? If you have I'll add the Xporter to the list.

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I've just checked with the latest Win7 64bit driver (1.0.098) - my patriot Exporter Xt 8GB doesn't work with the EntronTech USB 3.0 controller.

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Originally Posted by Ket

The PLX chip doesn't need a HS at all, as you can see here

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Thanks Ket, that was what I suspected. I reckon, then, that a decent aftermarket heatsink would be better for the PCH than the standard 'bling' heat-trap, if lapping the existing h/s makes a difference.

I don't yet have am Ext4 to play with so it's just speculation, but some other chips may also be affected by heat - clock chips etc - pointing a non contact thermometer around the board and perhaps using ram heatsinks and some frag tape might help.

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Originally Posted by mach82

I've just checked with the latest Win7 64bit driver (1.0.098) - my patriot Exporter Xt 8GB doesn't work with the EntronTech USB 3.0 controller.

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Ill add it to the list.

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Originally Posted by emueyes

Thanks Ket, that was what I suspected. I reckon, then, that a decent aftermarket heatsink would be better for the PCH than the standard 'bling' heat-trap, if lapping the existing h/s makes a difference.

I don't yet have am Ext4 to play with so it's just speculation, but some other chips may also be affected by heat - clock chips etc - pointing a non contact thermometer around the board and perhaps using ram heatsinks and some frag tape might help.

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Lapping the crappy stock HS, using decent TIM and replacing the pushpins does make quite a difference (in my case at least), but its still no replacement for a properly designed HS - if you can find one that fits of course.

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On a sidenote my Asrock contact has been in touch and hes forwarded all the details to be looked into. Stay tuned for further updates as I get them :up:

Would you mind adding this for investigation ?

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Originally Posted by lavazza

Hello from a newbie to the forum.
I got some very strange bug. UEFI is not fullscren on my XL2370(DVI).
Tried 1.60C, now with 1.61.
http://store.picbg.net/thumb/C6/BA/6e8e14e1c72ac6ba.jpg

Can u advice guys ?

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^ I already responded to that when you asked ;) use the buttons on your monitor to adjust horizontal and verticle widths, you should be fine after that.

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Originally Posted by Ket

^ I already responded to that when you asked ;) use the buttons on your monitor to adjust horizontal and verticle widths, you should be fine after that.

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This is not possible with digital DVI connection. :) Thats why i asked for investigation :)

Are you using an ATI video card? And what monitor?

Does it really matter that the bios isn't full full screen on your pc? :down: There are other things to worry about in life... get serious ...

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Originally Posted by Falkentyne

Are you using an ATI video card? And what monitor?

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Im using Asus GTX460 and Samsung XL2370 which both were working superbly with my previous 775 setup.

@gurneyhck , this is a bug and if you are not interested in solving it i think it is useless to abuse other people who consider it serious. Regards.

Does anybody know if these current asrock b3 models are being discontinued?

edit. nvm they're back up at newegg now.

Does anybody knows if the third PCIe 16 slot goes through the PCH or the PLX chipset?

according to asrock on their website, its directly connected to pch
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.as...P67%20Extreme4

http://www.asrock.com/mb/sticker/PLX-Desc1.jpg

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Originally Posted by lavazza

Im using Asus GTX460 and Samsung XL2370 which both were working superbly with my previous 775 setup.

@gurneyhck , this is a bug and if you are not interested in solving it i think it is useless to abuse other people who consider it serious. Regards.

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The UEFI is a different resolution to the legacy BIOS AFAIK, this is likely why it doesn't appear full screen. I'll add this issue to the list but its low priority as the problem really is more specific to your configuration (TV not proper monitor) and not a bug. Theres far more pressing concerns atm such as sorting the USB3 issues out.

Does anyone know if intel has resolved the sata issue on p67 sandy bridge motherboards? or if the p67 extreme 6 has this issue?

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Originally Posted by eevoh

Does anyone know if intel has resolved the sata issue on p67 sandy bridge motherboards? or if the p67 extreme 6 has this issue?

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LOL, you have not much read about this issue then :) Intel has repaired the flaws and now the fixed M/Bs are signed with "B3", which means they are fixed and have no faulty sata ports. All manufacurers boards are working. I believe that the faulty M/Bs are not even for sale anymore.

Man, it is not hard to google and see for yourself what is going on ;)

Ket, do you think ASrock would be so kind to implement some more steps in voltages like vccio, vccsa, pll? It really bothers me that sometimes I'm unable to hit the sweet spot in pll or vccio...
More wish than bug though :)

@papatsonis

Thanks, most have missed it when I checked that page last time I was there, hmmm, or have they updated it recently?


Btw, checking out PhysX performance with a PhysX card either in the second PCIe slot or the third PCIe slot, x8/x8 vs x16/x4

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Originally Posted by Cy4n1d3

Ket, do you think ASrock would be so kind to implement some more steps in voltages like vccio, vccsa, pll? It really bothers me that sometimes I'm unable to hit the sweet spot in pll or vccio...
More wish than bug though :)

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I'll mention it to them once we have worked through the USB3 issues ;)

I might be making a very interesting post soon. I'm getting real pissed wih how hot my 2500k runs so I'm right on the edge of taking a razor blade to it and finding out if the IHS is truely soldered on or if its just TIM under there. My gut tells me its just TIM as 88c when stress testing with IBT (AVX enabled) with only 1.34v @ 4.5GHz can't be right.

I tried Offset voltage mode and LLC's are completly differents compared to Fixed mode.

In fixed mode, LLC 1 & 2 are really good.
With Offset mode, LLC 1 & 2 are way too strong.

Not easy to get stable in this mode (offset), I got several BSOD, 0X0a mostly.

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Originally Posted by Olivon

I tried Offset voltage mode and LLC's are completly differents compared to Fixed mode.

In fixed mode, LLC 1 & 2 are really good.
With Offset mode, LLC 1 & 2 are way too strong.

Not easy to get stable in this mode (offset), I got several BSOD, 0X0a mostly.

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It's totally normal behaviour what you describe here
a Draft explanation :

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=536

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Originally Posted by Ket

I'll mention it to them once we have worked through the USB3 issues ;)

I might be making a very interesting post soon. I'm getting real pissed wih how hot my 2500k runs so I'm right on the edge of taking a razor blade to it and finding out if the IHS is truely soldered on or if its just TIM under there. My gut tells me its just TIM as 88c when stress testing with IBT (AVX enabled) with only 1.34v @ 4.5GHz can't be right.

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Great ;)
And let me know how your experiment goes!

Just bought an asrock p67 pro3 b3 to pair with my i5-2500k... Can't use it yet I'm looking around for an aftermarket cooler, though I can still use my old 775 thermalright ultima 90!

Hey guys just wanted to drop a final note. Got the ASUS P8P67 B3 installed today. Had it at 4.6 @ 1.32v in minutes. Its amazing when you have LLC options that don't disappear and voltage that can hold what is selected in the bios.

My experience with the Asrock Pro3 b2 was enjoyable, with the b3 it was living hell though. This board has proven to be a worthy replacement and I'll be shooting for 4.8 or 5.0 now.

Thanks for all the help and advice - good luck!!

@dnottis

You´re welcome :)

Good luck with your Asus board, it looks promising :yepp:

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Originally Posted by Olivon

I tried Offset voltage mode and LLC's are completly differents compared to Fixed mode.

In fixed mode, LLC 1 & 2 are really good.
With Offset mode, LLC 1 & 2 are way too strong.

Not easy to get stable in this mode (offset), I got several BSOD, 0X0a mostly.

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I noted down my LLC and Offset reading. Its pretty reliable and you can quickly get a feeling for whats going on. YMMV...


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Vcore Vcore Bios Temp Bios Vcore Idle Vcore Load Idle Temp Max core temp
Auto X37 1.176 30 0.872 1.152/1.16 24 43
Auto x38 1.176 30 0.88 1.16 24 44
Auto x39 1.176/1.184 30 0.872 1.160/1.168 24 45
Auto x40 1.176/1.184 30 0.872 1.160/1.168 24 46
Auto x41 BSOD
Auto x41 1.176/1.184 30 0.872 1.160/1.168 24 46


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Offset Vcore Bios Temp Bios Vcore Idle Vcore Load Idle Temp Max core temp
x37 1.280/1.288 34 Failed to post
0.01 X37 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264 24 49
0.01 x38 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264/1.272 24 50
0.01 x39 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264/1.272 24 51
0.01 x40 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264/1.272 24 51
0.01 x41 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264/1.272 24 51
0.01 x42 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264/1.272 24 52
0.01 x43 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.272/1.280 24 53
0.01 x44 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.272/1.280 24 54


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Offset Vcore Bios Temp Bios Vcore Idle Vcore Load Idle Temp Max core temp
0.03 x44 1.304 35 1.008 1.288/1.296 24 54
0.03 x45 1.296/1.304 34.5/35 1.008 1.288/1.296 24 54
0.03 x46 1.296/1.304 34.5/35 1.008 1.288/1.296 24 56


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Offset Vcore Bios Temp Bios Vcore Idle Vcore Load Idle Temp Max core temp
0.035 x46 1.304/1.312 35 1.008 1.296/1.304 24 56
0.035 x47 1.304/1.312 35/35.5 1.008 1.296/1.304 24 57
0.035 x48 1.016 24 Ran test in windows then BSOD x101


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Offset Vcore Bios Temp Bios Vcore Idle Vcore Load Idle Temp Max core temp
0.05 x48 1.32 35.5/36 1.312/1.320 24 56 Ran test in windows then BSOD x101
0.07 x48 1.336 35.5 24 Crashed didn’t post
0.08 x48 1.344 37.5 1.056/1.080 1.336/1.344 24 61 Posted ran prime BSOD x101
0.1 x48 1.360/1.368 38 1.08 1.352/1.36 24 62

0.1 x49 1.360/1.368 37.5 1.08 1.36/1.368 24 Ran test in windows then BSOD x101
0.12 x49 1.384 37.5/38 1.096/1.104 1.376/1.384 24 65 Ran test in windows then BSOD x101
0.15 x49 1.408 39 1.12/1128 1.392/1.4/1.408 67 Stopped it after 10 mins or so

llc5 0.17 x50 1.424/1432 40/40.5 1.144/1.152 1.4 24 Bsd x101 on prime instant
llc4 0.17 x50 1.448 1.144/1.152 1.424/1.432 24 70 Bsd x101 on after 3 mins of prime
llc4 0.18 x50 1.464 43 1.16 1.424/1.432 24 71 Bsd x101 on after 3 mins of prime
lcc4 0.18 x50 1.464 43 1.16 1.424/1.432 24
lcc3 0.18 x50 1.488 45 1.464/1.472 76 Bsd x101 on after 3 mins of prime


LLC adds a slug onto the Bios Vcore. Only really needed at higher multis for me.

Thanks buddy :up:

The lower multi BSOD was actually the video card... meh.

Anyone else getting the odd fail to post BCCcode 116/117 and a fermi? They are pretty common afterall - nothing too concerning as its fine when gaming or benching. Just occasionally it would seem the card doesn't get what it needs at post. I am sure it was doing it on my last system. PSU is new 850 Seasonic (old flag ship model) so no issue there (..he hopes..).

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Originally Posted by banwell

The lower multi BSOD was actually the video card... meh.

Anyone else getting the odd fail to post BCCcode 116/117 and a fermi? They are pretty common afterall - nothing too concerning as its fine when gaming or benching. Just occasionally it would seem the card doesn't get what it needs at post. I am sure it was doing it on my last system. PSU is new 850 Seasonic (old flag ship model) so no issue there (..he hopes..).

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I got a GTX 470 and got no post problem due to graphic card banwell :shrug:

Same here, 2 different GTX460 1GB cards used in my Extreme4, 750w PSU, no issues at all. I think your VGA may be dying :(

Samsung S2 Portable 2,5" USB 3.0 works like a charm.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5021/...7d030be1_b.jpg

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Originally Posted by Ket

Same here, 2 different GTX460 1GB cards used in my Extreme4, 750w PSU, no issues at all. I think your VGA may be dying :(

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Lovely as it an evga! hope they are out of 470 stock! 570 pls.

Seriously though its a small issue. Happens once in a while. I'll see how it progresses.

My Blackberry 9700 doesn't work in the USB 3.0 slot. Works fine when connected over USB 2.0.

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Originally Posted by banwell

The lower multi BSOD was actually the video card... meh.

Anyone else getting the odd fail to post BCCcode 116/117 and a fermi? They are pretty common afterall - nothing too concerning as its fine when gaming or benching. Just occasionally it would seem the card doesn't get what it needs at post. I am sure it was doing it on my last system. PSU is new 850 Seasonic (old flag ship model) so no issue there (..he hopes..).

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If you are using DVI connection can you tell me if your UEFI is on fullscreen ?
Mine is like this:
http://store.picbg.net/thumb/C6/BA/6e8e14e1c72ac6ba.jpg

10x in advance.

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Originally Posted by banwell

Anyone else getting the odd fail to post BCCcode 116/117 and a fermi?

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Using my Gainward GTX460 GS GLH and tested a PoV GTX560. Both works like a charm here.

Is there any way to disable Turbo Boost in Pro3? Sorry don't know where to post this...

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Originally Posted by lavazza

If you are using DVI connection can you tell me if your UEFI is on fullscreen ?
Mine is like this:
http://store.picbg.net/thumb/C6/BA/6e8e14e1c72ac6ba.jpg

10x in advance.

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Using DVI and yes Uefi is full screen and two different monitors.

Hi, this is my Asrock P67 Fatal1ty bios config and I want know if this config is ok

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_e...0407125018.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_e...0407125036.jpg

The system is all stable at 1.43v vcore but the options PCH Voltage, CPU LL Voltage, VTT Voltage and VCCSA Voltage is in AUTO, which config need to use there ???? where is VCCIO ???

Thanks

Assuming voltages are displayed realtime like they are with the Extreme boards, leave the settings as is none are dangerously high.

which values is dangerous ?? I dont know which value I need to put in PCH Voltage, CPU LL Voltage, VTT Voltage and VCCSA Voltage.

@k0k0, you should read about overclocking first, if u don't have a clue about the values you should put in. Read through this topic and other topics about the p67 mobo's, you really should know yourself what the settings are so you can "safely" overclock. Good luck and don't forget to post your results here :)

@k0k0

You could simply load the predefined settings for overclocking: "Load Optimized CPU OC Setting" menu option in UEFI. Just choose the target CPU clock. I would suggest to start with a lower OC setting, then if it is stable (run prime and other tools to test stability) you could load the next one. I have an Asrock P67 Extreme4 and the 4.8 GHz OC setting works for me without problems.

Do you guys recommend to replace mobo with B3 stepping? I don't have currently SATA issues (2R0 X18-M on SATA2 ports) and don't feel like disassembling everything...

If you don't need those ports I wouldn't bother.

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Originally Posted by F@32

Do you guys recommend to replace mobo with B3 stepping? I don't have currently SATA issues (2R0 X18-M on SATA2 ports) and don't feel like disassembling everything...

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If all your SATA ports are working without problems, don't bother. My B2 Extreme4 recently has even survived a fire in my PC (VRMs on my NEW MSI GTX460 blew up!). The force is strong in my Extreme4 :yepp: I don't think my PSU was so lucky though. I'm expecting a melted mess of capacitors, plastic and solder when I open it up.

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Originally Posted by F@32

Do you guys recommend to replace mobo with B3 stepping? I don't have currently SATA issues (2R0 X18-M on SATA2 ports) and don't feel like disassembling everything...

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There is a small probability that something may happen to the ports in the future, but if your data is sensitive then change it out. It should be a free replacement. I just recently got contacted by ewiz/superbiiz to swap over to a B3 and the board will be here next week.

Also my USB ports seem to be defective as they stop responding whenever writing large files. That's the main reason I went ahead and agreed to the switch.

one more with usb3 issues.. just tried this case, and if i try on different usb3 port (safely remove 1st) on 3rd-4rth try.. it will freeze when have to access the disk.... (tried even 0.98 drivers, with 0.96 i could use the usb3 only on 1 of 4 back usb3 ports), definitely driver issue of ETRON crap... wish it used.. NEC controller...

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Originally Posted by Ket

Assuming voltages are displayed realtime like they are with the Extreme boards, leave the settings as is none are dangerously high.

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a small correction, these voltages are not monitored realtime UEFI just "reports" the user selection, nothing more (in fact on this page only cpu vcore is displayed/measured), that's why it never gonna happen to have them monitored in programs like aida64

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Originally Posted by papatsonis

one more with usb3 issues.. just tried this case, and if i try on different usb3 port (safely remove 1st) on 3rd-4rth try.. it will freeze when have to access the disk.... (tried even 0.98 drivers, with 0.96 i could use the usb3 only on 1 of 4 back usb3 ports), definitely driver issue of ETRON crap... wish it used.. NEC controller...

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I've forwarded a lot of details to Asrock, when I know something, you will know something :up:

hope they'll forward the details to ETRONtech, (or i'm afraid you should directly contact them :S)

I'd say the better bet is Asrock, the official EtronTech website still only has the 0.91 driver as the latest driver :down:

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Originally Posted by papatsonis

one more with usb3 issues.. just tried this case, and if i try on different usb3 port (safely remove 1st) on 3rd-4rth try.. it will freeze when have to access the disk.... (tried even 0.98 drivers, with 0.96 i could use the usb3 only on 1 of 4 back usb3 ports), definitely driver issue of ETRON crap... wish it used.. NEC controller...

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Hi,

Could you please benchmark your USB 3.0 HDD with HD Tune Pro, CrystalDiskMark or ATTO or any other HDD benchmarking tool and see if it is getting disconnected after 2 or 3 tests?

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by bat4

Hi,

Could you please benchmark your USB 3.0 HDD with HD Tune Pro, CrystalDiskMark or ATTO or any other HDD benchmarking tool and see if it is getting disconnected after 2 or 3 tests?

Thanks.

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yes, that exact ;/, i had tried only crystaldiskmark, after 3-4 runs, explorer unresponsive... :/, because drive disconnected.

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Originally Posted by papatsonis

yes, that exact ;/, i had tried only crystaldiskmark, after 3-4 runs, pc unresponsive... :/, because drive disconnected.

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Your Sharkoon QuickStore Portable USB3.0 HDD also has the JMicron JMS539 chip.

The following USB 3.0 external HDD enclosures will likely have problems with the Entron USB 3.0 host controller, because they all have the JMS539 chip:

Akasa noir S 2.5" USB 3.0
Digitus DA-70577
Fantec QB-35US3
Fantec QB-35US3R
Sharkoon Rapid-Case 3.5" SATA USB3.0
Sharkoon QuickStore Portable USB3.0
Mediasonic HF2-SU3S2
Mediasonic HFR2-SU3S2
Poppstar NE30 (2TB) USB 3.0
Silicon Power Armor A80 USB 3.0
Technaxx USB 3.0 Speedystore Docking Station
Vantec SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Oh... I could see it was a jmicron chip but not which exactly ...without destroying the case.. Do you have any idea what chip the raidsonic cases have ?

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Originally Posted by papatsonis

Oh... I could see it was a jmicron chip but not which exactly ...without destroying the case.. Do you have any idea what chip the raidsonic cases have ?

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Which is the exact type of your Raidsonic case?

For example RAIDSONIC IB-250StU3-B is using the Asmedia chip which works flawlessly with the NEC, but I don't have any reports how it performs with the Etron.
Raidsonic has also used the JM539 for some external HDD bays, so choose with care.

update..
i just got an raidsonic IB-250stu3-b with asmedia chip , same s..t, different case.. . With Legacy USB3 enabled, it could stall in almost every port, by disabling it in bios, i could attach-detach to the 2 lower usb 3 ports, and the upper left one for some time.. after 3-4 attach-detach procedures.. it stalled again... (in upper right port.. couldnt start at all..)(, tried uninstall, reboot, reinstall 0.98 drivers.. with same results..). I don't know if Jmicron chip has issues.. but 2 birds in a row... not working... seems to me etron's :banana::banana::banana::banana:, fault.
As i have for the moment, both cases, feel free to ask me to do whatever combinations :)


edit : it seems works fine, except the upper 2 ports. (the stall problem probaly arised when attached it 1st to upper 2 ports.. stalling and affecting all next tries)

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Originally Posted by papatsonis

As i have for the moment, both cases, feel free to ask me to do whatever combinations :)

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Could you please benchmark the IB-250stu3-b with CrystalDiskMark, 3 or 4 times, to see if it is getting disconnected?

Also a test with a big amount (~60 GB) of data copy from PC to the ICY BOX would be nice.

Thanks.

done :)

i just started copying at 1st from icybox 200gb to pc, and when finishes, ill copy back to icybox.

In the meanwhile i further checked each port , (attach, crystaldiskmark 2x times, detach, re-attach, try to open some file from usb3 disk), the lower 2, and the 2 in usb3 panel work fine.. the upper 2 ports (the ones that asrock on its manual advertises as the ones to go for better performance..) dont work correctly, they can stall even with a usb2 flash stick. The other 4(in my case) usb3 ports, seem to work fine, even with mixed devices attached (the transcend usb2 stick and the icybox)

p.s.>the upper 2 usb3 ports seems likely to be directly connected to pch (thats why asrock advertises them for better performance...), all the other must be via PLX chip which alone i think adds some latency to attached devices.. could that be the solution to our problems..? some latency/buffer added to driver, to overcome that stall?

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Originally Posted by papatsonis

p.s.>the upper 2 usb3 ports seems likely to be directly connected to pch (thats why asrock advertises them for better performance...), all the other must be via PLX chip which alone i think adds some latency to attached devices.. could that be the solution to our problems..? some latency/buffer added to driver, to overcome that stall

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I agree. They should add some latency into the driver.
Also in case of the JMicron, the USB 3.0 transactions could be too fast. I think the communication with JMicron should be slowed down, to be more reliable.

Actually I get slower speeds with the NEC combined with good stability.
The Etron is faster with JM539, but less reliable.

i just checked all 3 manuals (extreme4/6 and fatal1ty), and i suspect that the 2 usb3 ports in extreme4 (just like the upper 2 in extreme6 & fatality) are connected to pch directly, could some extreme4 user try the usb3 ports on 3.5" panel and report? (i suppose "magically" they will have much better compatibility)

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Originally Posted by papatsonis

i just checked all 3 manuals (extreme4/6 and fatal1ty), and i suspect that the 2 usb3 ports in extreme4 (just like the upper 2 in extreme6 & fatality) are connected to pch directly, could some extreme4 user try the usb3 ports on 3.5" panel and report? (i suppose "magically" they will have much better compatibility)

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I have an Asrock P67 Extreme4 and you are right, they have a lot better compatibility. I don't even use those 2 USB 3.0 ports mounted on the motherboard because they disconnect more often my external HDD.
The usb3 ports on the 3.5" panel are better.

I have no issue with USB 3.0 ports on mobo. My Externall HDD works like a charm.

X-drivers have the Etron 0.98 driver , it might include some fixes.

interesting.. native? or case?, usb3? , usb2?

UPDATE: just finished copying 203gb from disk to pc, and from pc to disk (icybox was NOT connected on the upper usb3 ports) without a hitch

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Originally Posted by papatsonis

just finished copying 203gb from disk to pc, and from pc to disk (icybox was NOT connected on the upper usb3 ports) without a hitch

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Maybe I will buy an icy box.

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Originally Posted by radier

I have no issue with USB 3.0 ports on mobo. My Externall HDD works like a charm.

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What is the chipset of your Samsung external HDD? What chip does the conversion from USB 3.0 to SATA?

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Originally Posted by Ghostleader

X-drivers have the Etron 0.98 driver , it might include some fixes.

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I have that already, and indeed it includes fixes. My webcam works with Etron since this 0.98 driver.

Thank you for all of you.

Are you guys using the Asrock XFast USB application?

Yes.

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Just to be clear, which USB3 ports are having problems?

in my case (fatal1ty, and likely and in extreme6) the upper back ports (equivalent to back ports in extreme4 i think, as bat4 has the same symptoms)

Pending a few more confirmations, I'll pass that info on :up:

:) Just waiting for Asrock to fix the P67 Pro3 for LLC disappearing after changing the vcore from auto to manua/offset and I'm set

ASRock Fatal1ty P67 Professional UEFI 1.80

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Modify CPU ratio real-time adjustment in OS.

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Hmm, I really want to see this for my Extreme4 so i can use Throttlestop to it's fully potential...

Sorry guys, no news yet on the USB3 issues. I also forwarded the info that the problematic USB3 ports seem to be the upper USB3 ports at the back of the board and other USB3 ports seem to be ok.

My system just randomly BSOD while I was surfing the net with bug check 0x100000B8 ATTEMPTED_SWITCH_FROM_DPC. Upon analyzing the crash dump, the system drivers usbehci.sys and usbport.sys were the root cause. Hopefully etron will have something new for us soon.

Has anyone tried sleeping? When I suspend to sleep and then resume I get an awful lot of system interrupts. Approx 20% cpu usage. Doing a trace throws up a few offenders - but the usb is also one of them. I generally don't sleep anyway as the system boots in 20-30s secs with a SSD. Just something that bugs me a bit.

Also while I am on the whinge. Sound quality. I may have ultra sensitive speakers/receiver but it seems when all sound is off (not mute but no music) I've got some one gently blowing down my speakers. And when I run benches - I get thrums and drones at a very low level. They aren't sensitive to volume but are a constant low level noise - suggesting a ground issue.

I am nitpicking as I am byfarandaway very happy with my EX4 and would recommend it to any and all.

Here you can find a modded version of Asrock's F-Stream Tuning, with enabled Extreme4 and Extreme6 support.

Special Thanks to bat4 :)

Tip: Install it with mouse already attached on "Fatal1ty Mouse Port"

http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/8...minterface.png