Using it right now, don't notice any improvement in stability or otherwise. The voltage "error" still seems to exist. I can't tell that they did anything except allow the non-Ultras to use this bios.Quote:
Originally Posted by texuspete00
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Using it right now, don't notice any improvement in stability or otherwise. The voltage "error" still seems to exist. I can't tell that they did anything except allow the non-Ultras to use this bios.Quote:
Originally Posted by texuspete00
Well, I can't compare to the old betas as I didnt try them. But now my timings stick and I can clock through the bios finally. I guess it all worked out in the end. I am going to have to start a thread on my bios saviour issues as i kept getting unknown flash type error. Just flashed the regular chip anyways. :/
It's suppose to give you 2t 1t cmmd option and fix nic
trans am: did you ever hear back about the voltage problem? Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by trans am
No, but All is the latest one should fix nic and give you 1t/2t. are those issues fixed on yours?
Fortunately, I never had a problem with the NIC b/c I can't o/c past 2100 on my 3200+ Winchester. And I thought 1T/2T were options since the first beta bios.Quote:
Originally Posted by trans am
Howdy folks, finally joining the XS forums (something I should have done long ago) in the wake of my new system. Greetz to khellandros!
Here are the specs:
A64 Winchester 3500+
Chaintech VNF4 Ultra
2x256MB Mushkin LvL II PC3500 (BH-5 339WE)
OCZ PowerStream 520w
ATi Radeon X850XT-PE
...And it's all looking pretty good in my Tsunami. Anyway, the VNF4 was a little problematic at first, to say the least. Took a while to actually get it to boot, in the end finding that not only was my X-Connect dead, but that if the EMI shielded cables on the Ultra's replacement, a PowerStream 520w, are used, the system is rendered unbootable. Very odd.
I'm running 11x230 as we speak, and until I can get a replacement OCZ DDR Booster (Mine failed) or figure out a VDIMM mod for this board, I will not be able to increase the FSB any further with the mere 2.9v provided by BIOS.
I had the BH-5 I am using now in my old 2500+ Barton setup @ 275FSB CAS2 (@ 3.9v), thus why I have not moved to TCCD. Who knows what the ram is capable of on a different platform/chipset.
Thats it for now...I'll be back with pictures of my setup, screenshots, and some benchmarks. I'm aiming for 3GHz.
I have my chaintech with the new bios updated working smooth as butter. Have gotten the FSB to around 300 though, even with that passive heatsink on there. The new bios definately fixed the 220-225 liimit oc, which is nice now that clockgen isnt required for every restart. Overall I am happy that I got it and didnt sit around waiting for the MSI or the DFI.
Can't push it much farther than this without a major vDIMM increase...is there a way to enable memory dividers on this board?Quote:
Originally Posted by stelleg151
This is with Mushkin Redline
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...kinRedline.jpg
Hey there Tek nice to see familiar faces everywhere I go.
Nice rig you got running personally I am gonna hold out fot the R520 cards before I buy a new one myself.
~Bob
Hehe khellandros, great to see you here bro! Guess what I just ordered?
No, not a carton of BH5 adhered to a blow-up-bimbo so I can make love to it, guess again.
Yup! Corsair TWINX1024-4400C25...AnAndTech got this stuff to 318 1:1 with a mere 2.9v, I wonder where my RMA OCZ Booster will get me... :slobber:
Yeah i really need to snag up some TCCD before I miss the show...
~Bob
My settings are stable but if I boot from cold, my 265*10 goes into it's safe mode. I just have to go into the bios and just re-save and reboot. This is the third beta.
Review is done and up
Here is the link.
~Bob
I finally mustered up the courage and installed the OCZ DDR Booster on my VNF4 in slot four as the components on the booster take up the whole dimm slot next to it and here are my results so far:
3.2v: 250MHz 2-2-2-10 stable, pushing voltage to 3.4v and will raise memory clocks until I hit stability, wish my 339WE BH-5 luck!
An great review Khellandros! I thought it was well-written, and very fair. I agree that the "bang for the buck" quotient of this board is off the chart! I have NEVER had a "budget" board overclock this well.Quote:
Originally Posted by khellandros66
Anyone mod this thing for vcore? Seems steady but a tad low and max is 1.7v. :(
Well written review! :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by khellandros66
I wish reviewers would look more into the fact that voltages between 1.45 and 1.6 (exclusive) are unachievable (selectable in the bios, but not functional)! Several people have this problem and I think it is a major failing point of this board. What's the point of having voltage options of 1.475, 1.5, 1.525, etc if they don't do anything?
I have same problem with G.Skill ram, but if I put in Geil(same chips and PCB) no safe mode problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by texuspete00
Also, problems running BP815 PCB TCCD modules similar to DFI board.
Yeah, just sits there no signal to monitor. Then after a few moments the bios' safe mode kicks it into life at 1.94GHz or so. If it wasnt for the little attansic chip on board I'd probably have to clear the cmos. :/
Most recent San Diego results:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...4ULTRA/023.jpg
Toledo OC:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...NF4ULTRA/2.jpg