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Sorry no heelp here, but maybe you could help me get my Overclock Stable?Quote:
Originally Posted by Solarfall
VCore=1.36
PLL=1.5
NB=1.37
FSB=1.33
Passed 4 out of 6 test using LinPack ,but only using Half stress because for some reason IntelTestBurn will Not run using maximum Stress on 32bit Vista
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set trfc to 55 and retest, your current value is 2 low for 4GB'sQuote:
Originally Posted by Legacy
This is what I get when I change tRFC to 55, everything else is left on auto..
PL 13? Should this be lower? I tried 10-12 and got the same result with Linpack.
Also is there a better way to upload Pictures, I am just using the snipping tool in Vista and uploading them to Photobucket
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...Capture1-1.jpg
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legacy
posting pics that way is fine,
leave trfc set to 55 and try setting this in bios and retest linpack
Dram Clock Skew CH1 A1 : Advanced 300ps
DRAM Clock Skew CH1 A2 : Advanced 300ps
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B1 : Advanced 300ps
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B2 : Advanced 300ps
you may need to adjust your timing to 5-5-5-18 but try the skew first
Hey Grnfinger how much do I dare raise the voltages with this 45nm chip? Maybe 4GHz is out of reach, Id settle for 3.8/3.9 but it would be sweet to have a 4GHz quad! :D
I was wondering if anyone would recommend me the Maximus Formula II for my Q9450? I'm looking to upgrade to a P45 chipset and change my memory from PC6400 to PC8500 . The best OC that I can get with current setup is 3.5 stable and I'd like to get at least to 3.8. If someone has the time would you please advise on this board and some good PC8500 memory? Thanks for your time and help.
Ok i tried that with the same result , 1 out of the 3 test passed..Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I do have a 400 Strap on the FSB(Don't know what that does)
CPU Scew Normal
NB Skew Normal
Under CPU Config Everything is disabled..
Should I change any of those settings ?
Thanks for your Quick replies !
Can I consider my oc stable if it passes linpack 10 loops? Im just glad it passed at 3800MHz and hopefully after getting better RAM Ill hit 4GHz with the help of this forum:up:
First time messing with this board and currently using shipping BIOS version 0701. I tried to achieve the lowest voltages possible while still maintaining 3.6GHz with as tight as possible RAM timmings and 15 pass Linpack + 150% memTestPro stability.
There's nothing pretty here as my chip isn't anything special but I thought it might help someone someday.
PHP Code:Extreme Tweaker
AI Overclock Tuner: Manual
OC From CPU Level Up: Auto
CPU Ratio Control: Manual
-Ratio CMOS Setting: 9
FSB Frequency: 400
CPU Clock Skew: Normal
North Bridge Clock Skew: Normal
FSB Strap to North Bridge: 400
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1066
DRAM Clock Skew CH1 A1: Auto
DRAM Clock Skew CH1 A2: Auto
DRAM Clock Skew CH1 B1: Auto
DRAM Clock Skew CH1 B2: Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency: 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5
RAS# Precharge: 4
RAS# Activate Time: 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay: 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time: 35
Write Recovery Time: 6
Read to Precharge Time: 3
Read to Write Delay (S/D): 7
Write to Read Delay (S): 3
Write to Read Delay (D): 5
Read to Read Delay (S): 4
Read to Read Delay (D): 6
Write to Write Delay (S): 4
Write to Write Delay (D): 6
Write to Pre Delay: 14
Read to Pre Delay: 5
Pre to Pre Delay: 1
All Pre to ACT Delay: 5
All Pre to REF Delay: 5
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
DRAM Read Training: Disabled
MEM OC Charger: Disabled
AI Clock Twister: Strong
Transaction Booster: Manual
Common Performance Level [7]
Pull-In of CHA PH1: Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2: Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3: Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1: Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2: Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3: Disabled
PCI-E Frequency: 101
CPU Voltage: 1.34375V (1.31-1.32V Idle, 1.28V load, 1.26V LinPack)
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.51325V
FSBT: 1.15300V (1.14V Idle/Load)
DRAM Voltage: 2.21075V (2.20 Idle, 2.18V load)
North Bridge Voltage: 1.19275V
South Bridge Voltage 1.5: 1.50000V
South Bridge Voltage 1.1: 1.10000V
CPU GTL Reference 0: Auto
CPU GTL Reference 1: -45mV
CPU GTL Reference 2: Auto
CPU GTL Reference 3: -45mV
North Bridge GTL Reference: Auto
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage: Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage: Auto
North Bridge DDR Reference: Auto
Load Line Calibration: Disabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCI-E Spread Spectrum: Disabled
Just ordered this board to replace my RMA'd P5Q Deluxe. I hope to have it by the end of next week. What bios is the most stable?
if you dont need E0 support I find 701 to be very stable.Quote:
Originally Posted by SiGfever
802 is good and supports E0 901 dosent play well with my hardware
I can second that on the 0901. I tried 0901 initially and had stability issues w/ anything above stock but I've had nothing but happiness w/ 0701. The only problem that I am having with the 0701 version is that I can't lower my multiplier in order to run 8x450. Everytime I try it resets to 9x450.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
im using 901.
8x multi
400FSB
ALL voltages set to auto and, they have adjusted themselves too the overclocked FSB levels.
Q6600 does not have a default of 1.4v, when i set the multi to 6x yet that is what was set at, so i changed it to 8 for a cpu overclock.
By far not:rolleyes: You can talk about stable by passing 100 runs (I am always going with 300 runs over night).Quote:
Originally Posted by electricl
Cheers
How long do you sleep?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr@gonXP
It's an approx. 8 hours test;)
Starting at 10.00pm till 6.00 to 6.30 in the morning.
Not a Huge OC, but I think it's Stable!
Ran Linpack Test#2 on Vista 32bit for 100 Passes with no errors.
I would love to get this Chip to 3.8 or hopefully 4GHz but everything I have tried has been unsuccesful.
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not planning on keeping your hardware very long?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr@gonXP
there is no reason to run 300 loop test let alone 100 loops:rofl:
run 10 loops if it passes then toss it on prime or OCCT for 6-8 hours and its done.
And the plus side you wont kill your hardware
How do you like the MFII over the P5Q dlx mate ? Is it worth the step up ?Quote:
Originally Posted by TouGe
Worst tip you could ever give to users here... totally hardware kill and way over the top... but if you want to go and waste ya hardware and cycles on a stability test, be my guest...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr@gonXP
And then you get the suggestion of a wise man : 10 loops is more than enough, add some other tests and you are ready... users are really exagerating with all of this...Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Stop doing that lol... why do I see 6gb of ram... do you run 2 x 2 Gb and 2 x 1gb sticks ? Have you tried dropping multi to eg 7 with 475FSB ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Legacy
I'm not quite sure yet. The one downside of this board seems to be that there aren't too many users compared to the P5Q-D and the BIOS updates seems to reflect this fact.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leeghoofd
I did not see any gains over the P5Q-D in regards to Everest bandwidth @ 9x400MHz (4:3 divider) 5-5-4-12-3-35 timmings and I was not able to achieve my normal 3.6GHz OC w/ any less voltages. I was finally able to get 8x450MHz to work but it meant me running PL 8 with AI Clock Twister set to Moderate whereas 8x450MHz was stable on my P5Q-D at PL 8 w/ AI Clock Twister set to Strong, not a big deal.
Don't get me wrong, MIIF is a nice board. I think it is just as stable as the P5Q-D. You are able to change GTL's per core if you are in to that and you are also able to see all the temp sensors as well as voltage read-outs which seem to report reasonable values--haven't tested yet.
I can't see any reason to recommned the MIIF over the P5Q-D, especially if you already own a P5Q-D. Maybe if Asus would pay just as much attention to BIOS updates for the MIIF as they do for the P5Q-D it would be a better board but.....
You do a lot more tweaking than I do so maybe you might be able gleem a difference between the two boards but for a casual tweaker I'd say they were identical in every way.
As for stability I run 10 passes of Linpack for initial testing and 20-30 passes of Linpack and 3 hours of Prime95 blend for final testing then its back to crunching. If I don't get any errors reported over the next few days or none of my games freeze while playing then I am stable enough. I've got about 8 months of down time from crunching to catch up on. I've got no time to waste on excessive stability testing:up:.
does this mobo have the retarded overvolting like the p5q deluxe? in other words if i set vtt to 1.1 and pll to 1.5 and NB to 1.1 will it actually give me those volts when i am overclocked ?
As for DIMM voltages, which have consistantly varied on other Asus boards, not that I have noticed. My DIMMs require ~2.22V to run @ 1066MHz & 5-5-4-12-3-35 timmings on the 4:3 divider. When using both the Maximus X38 and the P5Q-D that meant setting the voltage in the BIOS to 2.12V because they would always overvolt by 0.08-0.1V. If I were to lower DIMM voltage any lower I would start to see errors in memTestPro.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rattle
On the MIIF my DIMM voltage is set to 2.21075V (~2.19V under load) if I lower it one step more I would start to see errors in memTestPro. So I would say that the DIMM voltages (what you set compared to what you get) are pretty accurate.
I can only speak for my board and since I have not yet physically tested each read-out, and really don't plan to since I am not seeing any strange behavior, I can only go by past Asus behavior and what I am seeing now. In my opinion I think there is very little overvolting in regards to NBv, CPU Vtt, and a slight drop in DIMM voltages. I do not know about PLL since I've always left it at 1.51V.
anyone measured these 3 voltages off the mobo? the p5q deluxe overvolts unless you set pll to 1.52 and vtt to 1.22 and nb to 1.16, this is the closest the mobo gets to real min voltages and it overvolts still, especially having to have the VTT at 1.22 and have no other choice is rediculous. I want a different mobo but not sure if i should go back to a maximus formula which i loved or try this maximus 2
I only Have 4GB installedQuote:
Originally Posted by Leeghoofd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145197
I never even noticed that Memset read my Ram as 6144MB:D Must be a Bug.
CPU-Z , thinks I have 8GB installed :D
I tried to Run at 475x7 and got errors as well as 475x8
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new bios coming
http://i38.tinypic.com/i71rew.jpg
From 0901 to 1307 - that's odd.
I wonder if any other changes
hi guys
i really2 need help for guide to oc this mobo , this is my first time using asus mobo, i cannot reach fsb 530 stable its always crash in orthos blend not in small ftt also crash in dual super pi 32mb 9no exact in round)
anyone can guide me waht to do in bios? like which one should i disable also the setting , please need guide
hey, everyone i got a 64 bit disk to work:yepp::yepp: i guess the computer just couldnt "recongize" that specific disk but i decided to try one more vista 64 bit ultimate and guess what it worked... so yea. i also did some over clocking. here are some screenshots
im not sure if were suppose to resize images so
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/470/408fp9.jpg
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4...d80cd3b828.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2586/occcyv4.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2...0ee3c3b6bf.jpg
btw what is the tj max of an e8500
i here some people say that it use to be 95 but went up and then people say intel is just wrong.:confused:
tjmax for the 45nm chips is 100c but whether it is 95 or 100 is a bit irrelevant- You certainly don't want to ever get there :).
true. but when my tj max is 100 or 105. my temps go "up". like real temp and core temp say then are ten degres higher than if my tj max was 95
Mmmmmmmm so I was right about your disk being bad?;)Quote:
Originally Posted by chiman2
Ahyway happy to hear that you got it up and running :up:
Yes as we all new it was a bad disk.Quote:
Originally Posted by dctokyo
And then the screen shots ......:rofl:
screenshots funny? and the disk wasnt bad it just wouldnt work on my computer. but thats besides the fact. im just happy i got it to work.
But if you acutally took the advice you were asking for you would have saved ppl alot of hassles and time.Quote:
Originally Posted by chiman2
Next time maybe dont ask for help if you wont follow the advice your looking for:up:
Hello,
Wanna see if any one is experiencing a similar problem as I am. I can OC fine to 4.2Ghz and run orthos stable, but when I reboot or shutdown, I get no video feed from the comp and have to reset CMOS in order to redo the OC and get back in. If this is common, please let me know any fix. If you need my settings, let me know also. Thanks.
Im pretty happy with this motherboard. I have 3.8GHz stable and its all good so far. Im sure that if I get some better memory Ill reach 4GHz :up: I think it is possible to lower the volts a little bit more but for now Ill leave it as it is. Thanks to Grnfinger for helping me out with the settings and getting me closer to stability:)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/...02309fd8_o.jpg
I just ordered one of these with a e8400, ill be letting you all know how i do OC wise :D
Got my board Thursday and am in the process of bleeding my loops now. I used my MCW30 temporally until Swiftech comes out with their NB cooler for this board's heatpipe system next week. Eddy @ EK Waterblocks told me the he will have a block in production soon also. My NB heatsink was only making partial contact to the copper core. The NB had "two" washers on the back of the board where as all other screws had one washer each. I replaced their TIM with MX-2 on the NB and SB. Righ now my NB temp is 32c @3.2Ghz 1.29v. Ambient is 22.4c. This is one damn fine looking board, now if it only overclocks as well as it looks. :up:
[IMG]http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/2...argemd4.th.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8...argejx7.th.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9...argesk0.th.jpg[/IMG]
One thing that I do not understand is why they supplied backplates for the Mosfet blocks on the Deluxe but not this board? :shrug:
Id have to say this is one sexy board :D http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/...b51008dc_b.jpg
Yeah, I didn't understand the lack of mosfet backplates either. I just transfered the back plates from my P5Q-D onto this board. You could always just pick up two from Performance-PC's, the EK mosfet backplates for the 3a's should work, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by SiGfever
Now start turning in some numbers!
:DQuote:
Originally Posted by TouGe
Yes I have two EK Asus 3a blocks and I am waiting on some TIM pads from JabTech. Also my DVD was BLANK! Not a damn thing burned on it! :shakes: Now I need to get a DVD mailed to me from Newegg. Luckily the P5Q Deluxe is the same basic board and it used all of its drivers. I downloaded some stuff but want the DVD that I paid for.
When I get the time I will create a template and an Excel spreadsheet for this MB.
Quote:
Originally Posted by electricl
Good job:up:
Post your current settings if you like, maybe 4.0GHz is just around the corner with a little tweaking.
I've had 3 Asus DVDs that were blank or could only be read maybe 1 out of every 50 tries... :down: :rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by SiGfever
Heres my current settingsQuote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
CPU Ratio Setting: 8
FSB Strap to NB: 333
FSB Freq: 475
PCIE Freq: 105
DRAM Freq: 951
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5
DRAM Static Read Control: Auto
Dram Read Training : Auto
MEM OC Charger : Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Lighter
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level [10]
Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled
CPU volt:1.32500
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.52650
NB Voltage: 1.35175
DRAM Voltage: 2.17100
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.31200
SB Voltage: 1.1
SB 1.5 Voltage: 1.5
CPU GTL Reference 0 : +20mv
CPU GTL Reference 1 : +20mv
CPU GTL Reference 2 : +20mv
CPU GTL Reference 3 : +20mv
North Bridge GTL Reference : AUTO
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge DDR Reference : AUTO
Load Line Calabration : Enabled
CPU Sread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
If i m gonna use this board with Q9550 E0 do u think i ll need more than a Cpu and NB water block cooling? I aim for 4Ghz hopefully so is mosfet cooling recommended. I ask cause i cant find any mosfet air cooling at all here in Greece.
If you cool the NB with a waterblock the SB and the Mosfets will receive some cooling from it. You can also use the one Asus fan for the left Mosfet heatsink. Swiftech is due out next week with a NB block for this heatpipe assy.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosAD
I run the little Asus fan works fine and is quiet.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosAD
My Q9550 runs at 4.0GHz very well, I really doubt you will need extra cooling for the mosfet
I think i ll still on my EK S-Max. Reason 1: Dont want to spend more money, i dont think there will be much difference in performance. Reason 2: If the Swiftech block is going to be released in US next week, then it will reach greek market probably, lets say, next year maybe :ROTF:Quote:
Originally Posted by SiGfever
Thanx a lot Grn. Helpfull as always. U just use additional NB cooling? Rest heatpipe is stock?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Yes I left the heatpipe and SB alone totally stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaosAD
Removed the Asus NB heatsink and replaced it with my MCW30 and AS ceramique paste. Thats all I have done to the board so far and I cannot complain any. Tweaking my E8600 now, r..e..a..ching for a stable 5.0GHz, but not sure if its going to happen, like my quad better anyways:D
this board is great my Maximus X38 will be back from RMA this week so looking forward to some head to head comparison.
I still cant decide between MFII+ddr2 or Rampage extreme+ddr3 tbh, both seems fine. But this is out of topic anyway. Just wanted to share my thought. Anyway, thanx Grn, again.
Anybody know what waterblock the southbridge setup takes, im gonna assume that those other mosfets/stuff to the left need cooled, same with the mosfets/stuff to the left of the northbridge??
Here are my idle/load temps so far using a MCW30 attached to the NB heatpipe assy. This is only at 3.2Ghz, breaking MB in.Quote:
Originally Posted by screwtech02
Come on lets see some clocks:DQuote:
Originally Posted by SiGfever
I would like to see your setup for 4.0GHz when you get there if you dont mind.
Took me 4ever to get my chip stable at 4.0 and I still think the volts are kinda high altho temps are very decent.
GTL's are probaly set wrong and the NB / CPU clock skew is new to me comming from a Maximus X38 and there is little reference to it.
Hey Grn
any suggestions for a try to reach 4GHz?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Be patient. :ROTF:
The loops still have air in them and I like to let the MB break in for a couple of days while final micro bubble bleeding takes place.
Just up dated to bios 1307 from 802. Could not get my fsb over 500. But with new bios so far at 540 and cpu running 7.5 multi.
anyone please can help me to get 500 or more fsb, please need guide
This guy only posted twice so I doubt I'll get a reply from him, but has anyone experienced this crashing during 3D? I was hoping to get this board but it is bad that 2 reviewers had this issue and another couple of people also (X2beach is second user with this issue he RMA'd and got a P5Q and the issues were gone - means the motherboard was dodgey). If anyone can give me some info on this issue I'd appreciate it.Quote:
Originally Posted by musasm
It was my understanding that OCZ Reapers were not compatible with this mobo, bios 802 added some memory compatability but unsure if that kit was part of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by CryptiK
I run a 3870X2, I play WOW, Bioshock, Alone in the Dark, Gears of War and Lost Planet, none crash or have ever crashed.
Granted I havent had this board very long but I honestly have nothing bad to say so far.
About to test new bios 1307, need to break 20k on 3dmark:D
Cheers mate, I think it can't be a common issue, and is most likely a compatibility issue of some kind. I think I'll get one still, if it gives me any issues I can return it and get another I suppose. I have had major dramas with my P5Q-D so I hope to this time get a good board.
I have seen bios 604 recommended for stability and high FSB clocking, but also 802 seems to be popular. I have TeamXtreem 1066 D9 based ram, and I have Cellshocks on the way, are you aware of any incompatibility issues between them and the M2F?
No problems here........Play BF2 and CS and Call Of Duty daily and never had one BSOD.Quote:
Originally Posted by CryptiK
That guy just did not know how to set up the board or his memory was bad.
Good to hear, I know what I'm doing so I shouldn't have any issues setting the board up, I'm actually looking forward to having so many options at my disposal. I'm going to order it now, so I should have it by the end of this week latest. Here's hoping it's a good example like you guys have :D
I have 2 kits of TeamXtreem that do 1333+ (Cellshocks coming too) so I hope this board can clock memory high, I intend to have some fun with it.
We will be waiting for your results :D
is 40 celcuis idle high for the nb and sb temperature? and last night i turned off my computer as usual and when i wake up today and turn it on. the computer turns on. lcd poster looks right. but i get nothing on the screen. i ended having to turn off my psu from the back. turn it back on and then i would have image on my monitor. ill take whatever advice i can get. this isnt the first that its happened. i also cant come back from sleep/hibernate. like it just wont wake up. wierd
I hope you get one with a good DVD, mine was blank. :shakes:Quote:
Originally Posted by CryptiK
I can make an image of the dvd if you like, while you wait for yours from Asus.Quote:
Originally Posted by SiGfever
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by CryptiK
I believe OCZ reapers are not compatible with that board at Bios 0901.
I switched back my Mushkins(2x2gb Redline 1000mhz). Then everything
is stable for now.
Meanwhile, i cant lower NB and SB temp under 50C as my room temp is about 30 these days. I pulled of all heat sink, and applied Arctic Silver 5 on both SB and NB. then squeezed all screws tightly. I just can decrease the temps from 65s to 50C.
Maybe i should back to watercooling solution for NB and SB.
That would be great, lucky that the P5Q-D shares the same drivers so most went o-k.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
YGPM
If you have good air flow in your case then invest in a spot cooler,Quote:
Originally Posted by musasm
There fairly cheap and alot less hassle than w/c. 50c is a tad high imo
Mine idles at a cool 32c and wont go above 38-39c full load this is on water tho.
With Swiftech coming out next week with a NB waterblock that will fit right on the existing heatpipe assy. it is an easy solution for cooling the NB, SB, and the Mosfets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
This is great news, I was hoping it was just incompatibility of some kind, most probably ram. Thanks for the reply. Glad to hear you got it stable.Quote:
Originally Posted by musasm
heres a little comparison between the Maximus formula and the Maximus II.
notice the Vcore difference and the formula was weak on the q9550 being that max stable was flaky at best just over 3.7 Ghz.
the Maximus II takes this chip 500 FSB but I'm still playing at the 4Ghz mark for now. :D
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...8_19-28-23.png
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...8_11-16-25.png
been trying to break 4.0GHz stable for a few days now, 4.0 is stable just cant get anything higher, I also cant get 500 FSB stable on any multi.Quote:
Originally Posted by kwalker
How are you running your GTL's?
GTL's set at auto for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
the only thing I'm skeptical of is pll voltage at auto.
If I remember my electronics phase lock loop is a function on the motherboard that compares frequency input to output.
if there is a variation the pll circuitry sets it straight and voltage is the trick.
weather or not this implementation is on the motherboard or a function of the CPU evades me but I cant see such a device being on die.
I'll let you know what smokes first:D
1.50 PLL is good up to 480FSB for me anyways, after that I set 1.525.Quote:
Originally Posted by kwalker
I'm not running anything on auto except for Mem OC charger ( no idea what that does yet)
and the Mem Read Training is also set to auto for I have little information regarding this option.
I'm more interested in CPU Clock Skew and NB Clock Skew, and how they play in terms of performance vs stability.
Running stable at 1.35 vcore I feel my chip has alot of headroom and would like to fully max the 24/7 setting.
With advice/exchange of ideas and some other bios setups to compare I'm sure 4.2GHz is possible for 24/7 use.
Besides I just recieved a nice kit of Mushkin ram that does 1250MHz so I would like to max my fsb and break 10k in Everest.
500 FSB is doable 24/7 on this board with a decent 45nm quad (E0)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
I bet with the help of a few of us here we can get the others to cooperate as well. :cool:
I'm working on the other functions of this board as well and though I have an Idea what clock skew is I am having a difficult time digging up schematics that don't date back to the stone age :D.
Its all memory bandwidth related and has to do with controlling how data or electrical signals arrives at different devices in a circuit at different intervals of time.
Not such a good thing as frequency's increase and temperature/current starts to degrade the signal timing
lets just call it fine tuning of a pulse modulated circuit for lack of better terminology.
What kit is this Grn? 2x2Gb?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Mushkin XP2-8500 2x2GB kitQuote:
Originally Posted by ChaosAD
going to test them tonight after my kids are in bed.
Hey can you post some of your settings.Quote:
Originally Posted by barong
I am running my memory linked 1:1 @ 540.0 mhz.
The only voltage that is not on auto is CPU PLL, that is at 1.55volts.
CPU is running 8x multiplier.
Thank you very much for stepping up to the plate and creating the ISO of the Maximus DVD for me. :clap: :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
My pleasure:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by SiGfever
Glad to be able to help
Guys here is a little template for listing your settings when asking for assistance. I will do an Excel spreadsheet later so that you can track four-five different overclock settings at a time.
PHP Code:Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
OC From CPU Level Up: Auto
Ratio CMOS Setting: 8.5
FSB Frequency: 375
CPU Clock Skew: Normal
NB Clock Skew: Normal
FSB Strap to North Bridge: Auto
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-999MHz
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B2: Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
1st Information:
CAS# Latency: 5 DRAM Clocks
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5 DRAM Clocks
DRAM RAS# Precharge: 5 DRAM Clocks
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge: 15 DRAM Clocks
RAS# to RAS# Delay: Auto
Row Refresh Recycle Time: 55 DRAM Clocks
Write Recovery Time: Auto
Read to Precharge Time: Auto
2nd Information:
Read to Write Delay (S/D): Auto
Write to Read Delay (S): Auto
Write to Read Delay (D): Auto
Read to Read Delay (S): Auto
Read to Read Delay (D): Auto
Write to Write Delay (S): Auto
Write to Write Delay (D): Auto
3rd Information:
Write to PRE Delay: Auto
Read to PRE Delay: Auto
PRE to PRE Delay: Auto
All PRE to ACT Delay: Auto
All PRE to REF Delay: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
DRAM Read Training: Enabled
MEM. OC Charger: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister: Moderate
Ai Transaction Booster: Manual
Common Performance Level: 12
Pull-in of CHA PH1: Disabled
Pull-in of CHA PH2: Disabled
Pull-in of CHA PH3: Disabled
Pull-in of CHB PH1: Disabled
Pull-in of CHB PH2: Disabled
Pull-in of CHB PH3: Disabled
PCIE Frequency: 101
CPU Voltage: 1.30
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.51325
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.11325
DRAM Voltage: 2.01200
North Bridge Voltage: 1.11325
South Bridge 1.5 Voltage: 1.51325
South Bridge 1.1 Voltage: 1.11325
CPU GTL Reference (0): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (1): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (2): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (3): Auto
NB GTL Reference: Auto
DDR2 ChA Reference Voltage: Auto
DDR2 ChB Reference Voltage: Auto
North Bridge DDR Reference: Auto
CPU Configuration:
Ratio CMOS Setting: 8.5
C1E Support: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Intel Virtualization Tech: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
can someone post bios setting to run 8 x 525 /530 stable ,need help here
this is mya setting failed in orthos blend at 15 minutes, need help
PHP Code:Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
OC From CPU Level Up: Auto
Ratio CMOS Setting: 7
FSB Frequency: 500
CPU Clock Skew: Normal
NB Clock Skew: Normal
FSB Strap to North Bridge: Auto
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-999MHz
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B2: Auto
DRAM Timing Control: auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
DRAM Read Training: Disable
MEM. OC Charger: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister: Moderate
Ai Transaction Booster: auto
PCIE Frequency: 100
CPU Voltage: 1.325
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.5000
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.25
DRAM Voltage: 2.15
North Bridge Voltage: auto
South Bridge 1.5 Voltage: auto
South Bridge 1.1 Voltage: auto
CPU GTL Reference (0): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (1): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (2): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (3): Auto
NB GTL Reference: Auto
DDR2 ChA Reference Voltage: Auto
DDR2 ChB Reference Voltage: Auto
North Bridge DDR Reference: Auto
CPU Configuration:
Ratio CMOS Setting: 7
C1E Support: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Intel Virtualization Tech: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
I have 2 stable setups I will post after work today,Quote:
Originally Posted by SiGfever
3.825GHz
3.9GHz
Will post a 4.0GHz once I tweak some settings.
Have there been any significant clocks with a Q6600 with this board, or should i get a 94/9550???? :confused:
How will this board do to improve my overclock versus a P5K-E with a Q6600 @ 3.825GHz (9x425) @ 1.504v? Will the 16 Phase CPU Power improve things at all? I'm looking for something close to 4GHz Folding Stable...
need help i can pass orthos blend but when im trying 3dmark06 my pc always restart , please help
I'll toss my Q6700 in and run a few FSB tests for you if you like.Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
My Q9550 runs 3.825GHz MIIF @ 1.35v
Maximus X38 needed 1.35 for 3.6GHz if that helps you any.
You need to post your bios setup b4 anyone can help you, hard to make suggestions when there is nothing to look at.Quote:
Originally Posted by barong
Do the new BIOS 1307 improve OC ?
I canīt run more than 489 Mhz FSB run Bench Stable with my Q9550 (901 BIOS)
So only 4158 Mhz (@1,4vcore) are possible to run through WPrime1024 and 3DMark
Iīve got problems to get my Q9550 Prime Stable over 3825 Mhz and 450 Mhz FSB - but I can bench 4158 Mhz with 1,4V :(
I want 3950 Mhz with 1,275V - but after 2 Minutes Small FFT everytime one Core get out.
Voltages are:
VCore 1,275V
PLL: 1,5265
FSB: 1,17950
NB: 1,35V
GTLs Auto,
I tried a lot of GTL combinations, but nothing was sucesfull
GTL's are the key to stability on this board.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seewolf
I'messed around for while trying to get the chip stable, dialed in the correct GTL's and its rock solid.
I dont really see any difference with 1307 from 701 or 802 I do believe its to add more memory compatability.
High FSB and running GTL's on auto I doubt you will ever get 4.0 stable
Hey Grn let us know when you have a template for 4GHz stable. Do you even think its possible with a Q9450? I messed around with it a little bit more today and got it to 3933MHz but it only passes 8 out of 10 tests in linpack. :down:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
Grnfinger, is there a "easy" way to calculate the gtl's for the board, or do you need to be a "rocket scientist"???? :D
I am looking forward to this setup, I have a Q9550 also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
3.825GHz 10 loop Linpack and Prime 8 hours stable
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8.5
FSB Frequency : 450
CPU Clock Skew : Normal
North Bridge Clock Skew : Normal
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1081
Dram Clock Skew CH1 A1 : Advanced 300ps
DRAM Clock Skew CH1 A2 : Advanced 300ps
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B1 : Advanced 300ps
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B2 : Advanced 300ps
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Dram Read Training : AUTO
MEM OC Charger : AUTO
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level [8]
Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled
PCIE Frequency : 101
CPU Voltage : 1.35
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
FSBT : 1.33850
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
North Bridge Voltage : 1.39150
South Bridge Voltage 1.5 : 1.5
South Bridge Voltage 1.1 : 1.1
3.9GHz Stable
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8.5
FSB Frequency : 459
CPU Clock Skew : Normal
North Bridge Clock Skew : Normal
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1103
Dram Clock Skew CH1 A1 : Advanced 300ps
DRAM Clock Skew CH1 A2 : Advanced 300ps
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B1 : Advanced 300ps
Dram Clock Skew CH1 B2 : Advanced 300ps
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Dram Read Training : AUTO
MEM OC Charger : AUTO
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level [8]
Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled
PCIE Frequency : 101
CPU Voltage : 1.3875
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.53975
FSBT : 1.33850
DRAM Voltage : 2.1
North Bridge Voltage : 1.39150
South Bridge Voltage 1.5 : 1.5
South Bridge Voltage 1.1 : 1.1
CPU GTL Reference 0 : +30mv
CPU GTL Reference 1 : +20mv
CPU GTL Reference 2 : +20mv
CPU GTL Reference 3 : +30mv
North Bridge GTL Reference : AUTO
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge DDR Reference : AUTO
Load Line Calabration : Enabled
CPU Sread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
Some volts on 3.9 are a tad high, no tweaking time yet.
Will post a 4.0GHz stable setup later tonight, I have a Q6700 to test for kup first.
Cool. Cheers Grn!
your gtls need adjusting.Quote:
Originally Posted by electricl
your chip might do 4.0GHz depending on volts/temps.
what FSB / multi and current gtls?