The OFFICIAL Asus AV8 tips, tricks and guide thread

Asus A8V via k8t800pro

http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...chmentid=20033
(pic is a rev2.0 board)

overclocking options
Bus Speed: 200-300mhz in 1mhz steps
Bus Multiplier: 1x-5x
CPU Multiplier: 4x-20x
AGP speed: default, 66/33, 75/37 http://xtremesystems.org/forums/images/icons/icon4.gif locks dont work on most rev1.xx boards!http://xtremesystems.org/forums/images/icons/icon4.gif

overvolting options
Vcore: 0.8-1.80 in 0.025v steps
Vdimm: 2.50-2.80 in 0.1v steps
Vagp: 1.60, 1.70
Vlink: 2.5, 2.6

periphals and features
IDE: 3 ATA 133 slots (2 VIA and 1 Promise 20378)
IDE raid: 0,1,0+1,JBOD
SATA: 4 SATA 150 slots (2 VIA VT8237 and 2 Promise 20378)
SATA raid: 0,1,0+1,JBOD
sata+ide drives in raid: no
Firewire: 2 IEEE 1394A ports
LAN: Marvell 88E8001 gigabit ethernet
Sound: realtec ALC850 8 channel

links
mainboard homepage: A8V Deluxe
forum discussion: The OFFICIAL Asus AV8 tips, tricks and guide thread
review #1: Anandtech revision 2.0 review!
review #2: Hexus.net revision 1.0 review!
review #3: Hardwareluxx (german) revision 1.0 review!
vmod #1: vcore
vmod #2: vdimm
vmod #3: vht missing
vmod #4: vdd


pros
locks are working on all rev2.xx boards
stable and high vcore up to 1.85v
good pcb layout
runs great with bh5
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1runs great with ocz eb
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1runs great with tccd
2x Memory Interleaving?
tracks vtt, ocz booster works up to ~3v

cons
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/images/icons/icon4.gif locks not working on most rev1.xx boards!
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/images/icons/icon4.gif generally starts topping out in the 250's htt (bios 1005.021 beta for rev 1.02)
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1http://xtremesystems.org/forums/images/icons/icon4.gif OVP on VDimm at ~3.15v with a vdimm mod and ~3v with an ocz ddr booster
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/images/icons/icon4.gif
cpu temperature reading not working correctly


TIPS
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: you have to disable cool n quiet when ocing
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: disable fast writes
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: if you have problems to boot or get your system stable at very low cpu temps try the beta bios 1009.002 or a newer bios version
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: bios 1008 might cause prime95 instability, get the latest bios
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: you need bios 1007.xx or later to get a winchester 90nm cpu working on this board
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: if you have a winchester and your current bios doesnt support it use 1 stick of ram (in slot B1)
then boot from a floppy and flash to 1007 or newer:
1. power down your system
2. Reset cmos
3. boot from a bootable floppy
4. use another floppy with the new bios and the AFUdos.exe program on it
5. type at the A prompt: afudos.exe /ia8v1007.ami
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: 1007 seems to give some people problems with the agp/pci locks, use 1008.002 or later
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: thermaltake xp120 and corsair xl pro wont fit on this board
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: use the promise ide controller when ocing, the via controller is rumored to get unstable when ocing (not locked?)
if you are using the via controller already and want to switch to the promise controller follow this short guide:
1. Copy the PROMISE SATA drivers to a floppy.
2. Turn off your computer and switch your HDD to the PROMISE controller
3. Turn on goto the BIOS ; Advanced > OnBoard Devices Configuration > Onboard Promise Controller [Enabled] > Operating Mode [IDE]
4. In the BIOSchange Boot priority to CD and exit BIOS
5. Pop in your XP CD and press F6 (look carefully for the message at the bottom of the screen)
6. Pop in your Floppy and let XP copy the PROMISE Drivers.
7. Exit install when asked for.
If the above method doesn't work, follow the same steps only let XP repair the existing installation. You should not lose any data.
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: you need a fan connected to the cpu fan slot
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: if your having stability problems unplug low speed fans, low rpms are rumored to make the board unstable
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: if your board has no working locks try to enable them with a hacked bios, works for some boards
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: if you have problems booting with one stick try it in slot3 (counting away from the cpu socket)
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: 1007 seems to give some people problems with the agp/pci locks, use 1008.002 or later
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...id=20351&stc=1TIP: bios 1009 beta seems to have coldboot and stability issues above 240fsb (no lock?)





check out the ultimate 939 mobo guide here for informations, bugfixes and tips for all 939 mainboards


EDIT:
-saaya

Beta BIOS 1005.021 has the locks working too. the newer ones dont have the locks for 1.02 and 1.01 boards


Try DDR in 2 and 4 and the booster in 3. Make sure the 4 pin connectors are plugged in properly to power and to the booster.

I tried both 1005.021 and 1005.020 and i liked them both.

I was just wondering if Asus had realeased any oficial or beta bios with PCI-Lock already... guess not :(

As for the Booster, i'll try in a minute! :)


Thanks for the repply!:toast:

Both in Slot1 and Slot3, if i pass 2.8v, the system simply refuses to boot!!! :(

with the 1003 bios that shipped with my board i could run 220mhz htt easy enough 1:1 with my bh-5. With both the 1005.020 and the 1005.021 did over 270htt and 250htt 1:1 with my 3700EB.

Both beta bios and clockgen/setfsb can be found in my sig.

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Originally posted by Raptor
Both in Slot1 and Slot3, if i pass 2.8v, the system simply refuses to boot!!! :(

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ram in slot 1 & 3??

where is booster at??

Iam thinking about that thing if needed but want more info.


Raptor AMD Athlon64 3500+@2500MHz || Asus A8V Deluxe || XFX Geforce 6800 Ultra 256Mb (470/1250) || Watercooled (Prometeia Mach2 R404a beeing modded.)

what is that getting scores wise??

most likely his rams in slot 2(dimm_a2) and 4(dimm_b2) like described in the manual. For some reason i got a yellow page that said it needed to be in slot 1(dimm_a1) and slot 3(dimm_b1) for dual channel contricting the manual. Havnt tried mine in slots other than 1&3 however so im not sure how it works there even without the booster.

Have you tried just one stick in slot 1 and the ddr booster in slot 3?

I know when putting together my a8v i put one stick in ram slot 1 and wouldn't boot. It had to be in slot 3. Seems like a very picky board where the ram goes.

let us know what combo works.

I couldn't get the booster past 2.88v in slot 1 . haven't tried slot 3 yet because it touches the ram cover in slot 2.

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Originally posted by Raptor
Both in Slot1 and Slot3, if i pass 2.8v, the system simply refuses to boot!!! :(

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I get the feeling that this board (1.02) has some sort of over voltage protection. :(

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Originally posted by iboomalot
I know when putting together my a8v i put one stick in ram slot 1 and wouldn't boot. It had to be in slot 3. Seems like a very picky board where the ram goes.

let us know what combo works.

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slot 2 & 4 runs dual channel fine.

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Originally posted by Mongoose420

Have you tried just one stick in slot 1 and the ddr booster in slot 3?

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No, but what's the point of using this board without DualChannel... ;) (i'll try it, don't worry).


Ohh, and by the way, what's the normal score in SisoftSandra Mem Buffered benchmark with default settings? I get 4800MB/s but a user with the exact same system gets 5400...

I get this with some A-Data PC4000 with terrible timings @270MHz FSB:

http://sapp.telepac.pt/raptor/270.jpg


http://sapp.telepac.pt/raptor/270.jpg

Is your memory running 1T or 2T? You'll notice a huge performance loss if you're running 2T. On my FX-53 I lost 1000 points by running 2T, although I was able to overclock less..... it's a tradeoff I guess.... less memory bandwidth for more speed.

God point... i'm using 2T Enable...

Edit: WOW... that's a huge performance hit! :D Thanks! :toast:

yea, looks like your use'n 2T . I got like 59xx/59xx at 200x11 on my 3500+ 2-2-2-5.

I am aware there are several threads about this board and its mods, but I am in the process of consolidating the many threads into a single point of information.

I will be this to many threads it appears, as I continue to see the same questions asked over and over again on the same components. I aim to post as many threads about mods I work on, and consolidate the many other threads and basically condense them into the actual important information versus making members read thru vast numbers of pages looking for the answers they seek.

This is the mods I performed for pkrew on his A8V board. I did them a little different from the other mods I perform as he has graciously decided to send me some items that are going to be very useful to me. I have done the mods so that he has the option to go back to straight stock if he decides to do so versus only having the option of using the installed VRs.

Onto the mods.

A8V Vdimm Mod:

There are several different posted methods for this mod, and I have choosen the method that I would have done if this were my board. You remove R422 and replace it with either a 5k or 10k VR set to 2.135K-ohms (gets to stock voltages).

Note that you do not have to remove R422 to do this mod. I had previously removed it working a one of the other methods for this mod and decided to leave it off. All you need to do is solder a 50K VR to pin #6 of the Vreg chip and GND.

You can see that I set the mod up so that he can use a jumper to go to stock or run modded.

http://www4.ncsu.edu/~rwbradl2/Vmods..._A8V_Vdimm.jpg


A8V Vcore Mod:

For this mod you remove R167 (near the Vreg), and replace it with a 100-200ohm VR set to 20 ohms.

You can see that I also included a method for him to go to stock using the jumper.

http://www4.ncsu.edu/~rwbradl2/Vmods..._A8V_Vcore.jpg


Before anyone asks the question about why bother adding the jumper to get back to stock when adjusting the VR will allow the same result....the reason is simple, it keeps the user from having to constantly adjust the VRs. Lets say that you get to a voltage that you like to play with, but from time to time you want to run stock plain and simple...then a simple jumper change and all is good.

Now, if anyone can check these FETs and point me to the one reading Vdd we can work on that. If I dont get a response by tomorrow, I will have to go ahead and ship this out to pkrew so he can get his toy back. ;)

http://www4.ncsu.edu/~rwbradl2/Vmods...-Vagp_Read.jpg

Those are absolutely beautiful mods my friend. Thanks for a great job.:toast:

Incidently, this board does not require a Vtt mod as it tracks properly.

Tested up to 3.25v and Vtt was dead on 1.625v. ;)

Looks great, Hell-Fire, 3.25 vdimm, more than I expected

I dont know if the OVP built into the board will limit that or not bud. I ran it that high, and it was still climbing, without a cpu mounted. Some boards will power up with high Vdimm but not post.

I need someone with this board to check something for me please.

Possible Vdd Mod:

http://www4.ncsu.edu/~rwbradl2/Vmods/pkrew_A8V_Vdd.jpg

Here is a blown up location of the possible mod site:

http://www4.ncsu.edu/~rwbradl2/Vmods..._A8V_Vdd_2.jpg


pkrew, I went ahead with the mod, but please leave it unplugged until we can confirm that it works. Sometimes it sucks to work on these boards without a cpu to test it with. Just unplug the fan header that the VR is connected to and the mod is effectively off.

http://www4.ncsu.edu/~rwbradl2/Vmods...d_Mod_Test.jpg

..anyone figured out how to get it to work yet??
I`ve seen my chip run over 3GHz, but without the PCI\APG lock..
Is there a BIOS or anything that will do what we want??

www.bleedinedge.com
bios 1005.021

Sweet!!!
Thanks a ton man!! I`ve never been able to run this good 1:1.
Who says tight timing are what`s needed for bandwidth??
Check it out...with a 1gig kit OCZ PC3500EBs


http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...chmentid=20422

Wow, insane bandwidth!!

A8V 2.0 OR 1.02?

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Originally posted by AcUaViVa
A8V 2.0 OR 1.02?

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bewteen the 4 and 5th slots it says A8V rev 1.02

Wow... and you are sure the locks are working now with tht bios?

How would I tell??
I crap out at about 249-250fsb 1:1, but I was thinking it was the memory seeing as how it`s only PC3500.

they are working
you wouldn't get that far w/out locks

rukee you oc by bios or by clockgent?

this week i have a 3500+ and a a8v 1.02 like you

but my memory its adata 4000

you think tat i can hit 250 1:1 ?

2.5-4-3-10 1T

thanks

I boot at 220fsb, then use the setfsb to bump it up from there.

whats the difference between 1005.020 and 1005.021?

im testing the 1005.020 now, locks works amd seems rock stable at 2600Mhz still on air

never used 1005.020, just used the 21 variant. Heard the 21 was better, but I have no basis for comparison.

My locks work. Too bad my memory won't scale as high as Rukee's.

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Originally posted by JNav89GT
never used 1005.020, just used the 21 variant. Heard the 21 was better, but I have no basis for comparison.

My locks work. Too bad my memory won't scale as high as Rukee's.

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After testing both I have to say the 1005.020 is much more stable, and faster the 1005.021.

.... At least on my A8V v1.02 :D

hrm
I'll have to give it a go :)

This is just getting crazzy!!!
Can this be PC3500???
I can`t believe it!!
http://www.justwebit.com/sites1/42124/260fsb.jpg

1005.020 cant oc from bios to 250 fsb?

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Originally posted by AcUaViVa
1005.020 cant oc from bios to 250 fsb?

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I can on mine :D


Awesome results Rukee :toast:

u running those EBs with 2,8 vdimm ??

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Originally posted by Blaster
I can on mine :D


Awesome results Rukee :toast:

u running those EBs with 2,8 vdimm ??

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I duuno what they are at, I have the voltage set to 'auto'
updated screenshot....I can`t believe it myself!!:slobber:

http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...chmentid=20423

damn can you hit 8k in sandra

what`s the highest anyone has seen??
...is this it??

Outstanding Rukee :D

Can you run some Super Pi for Us?:toast:

I wish I could run SuperPi there! :p
It`ll run Sanda at 262 and 01 at 259.
Strange is it scores the same in SuperPi @ 235 (32secs) as it does at 248fsb (32secs). What would the bottle neck be there??

superpi's scores have a pretty large spread from point to point as far as mhz and fsb go.

Hi Guys,

I am new here. I came here because you guys are the best, and know all the newest hardware on the market and I need a little help.

I am building a CAD system that will be running stock. I need the most reliable motherboard solution on the market. I could go with socket 940 or 939. I like Asus stuff, but Wrench tells me that people have problems with the A8V Deluxe motherboard. I am also looking at MSI and Abit as motherboard suppliers. What is your guys experience with these motherboards? What do you recommend as the most stable, trouble-free board?

Thanks for your input!

- Nekros

if the locks aren't working it sucks for overclocking

solution 1 get a bios with working locks and it OCs pretty good and stable.

solution 2 don't OC the board more than 5% and will be fine.


problems mainly are if the locks aren't working and you OC the board past 220 FSB then the SATA becomes unstable. I have a 1.02 board and loaded bios 1005.21 and it runs nice. I can run 2.6 - 2.7 ghz and stock is 2.2 ghz

Since you are going to run stock speeds you will have NO issues.

get the asus and OC that puppy about 10% should be safe and fine. Just make sure locks are working.

make sure you get a rev. 2.0 The one with NO Wi Fi card.

Thanks iboomalot and xgman.

I really want to go with the Asus solution cause they are my favorite brand. I have built hundreds of systems with them and only a couple have had issues. I really dont want to go with MSI cause almost every motherboard i bought, i had problems! Abit is great stuff too, but I dont know how there 64 bit lineup is in terms of stability.

Thanks Hell-fire :)

that I can do ... heheh

Any luck with removing the OVP m8?

I tried that toy from OCZ on my A8V v1.02 and past 2,97v the comp freezes, I believe its the OVP...

some ppl are saying they are reaching 3,15 with the vmod, ill try it tomorrow

man... If i was close to u I would donate a mboard for u to "play" with LOL

:D

LOL...I love toys to play with.

GL with the mod...I am sure you will do well.

The only prob with the A8V is the low vdimm, even with mods

Asus has voltage limiting thus Vmods don't help.

When the DFI mobo comes out to play the 939s scores will improve across the board including the NC ones.

Run some 3700 EB in it and you don't need to do a vdimm mod :D
It's a good board teamed up with the .21 bios.


http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...chmentid=20425

thats strange my 3700 EB is lower in bandwidth

what could I improve to get my bandwidth up??

http://hometown.aol.com/iboomalot/images/ram%20shot.jpg

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Originally posted by iboomalot

Asus has voltage limiting thus Vmods don't help.

When the DFI mobo comes out to play the 939s scores will improve across the board including the NC ones.

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When the DFI comes out, S754 scores will improve as well, look at OPPs score. So what's your point ?

my A8V is a real POS!!!

but he was probably defective....not stable at stock speed....tested with 3 cpu (2x3500+ and 1xFX53) and with Mushkin PC3500Level2...Corsair 3200llpt CH5 and OCZ 3700EB

i'll wait 2 or 3 week before RMA and got a rev 2

So do ALL A8V's have PCI/AGP locks with this new bios (even rev. 1?), or only certain revisions. Since Rev. 2 isn't avaible over here.

suppose to have locks on the rev 2.0 mobos

rev 1.02 should have locks but requires a Bios change(1005.21).


Thats what Bubba told me, he is in the top bunk here at the Attica Correctional Facility. :D

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Originally posted by a5h
kinda back to topic: So do ALL A8V's have PCI/AGP locks with this new bios (even rev. 1?), or only certain revisions. Since Rev. 2 isn't avaible over here.

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Only the 2.0 OFFICIALLY supports locks, but 1.2 has them if you use a BIOS that supports it.

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Originally posted by iboomalot
thats strange my 3700 EB is lower in bandwidth

what could I improve to get my bandwidth up??

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You need to run a higher multiplier

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Originally posted by cowpuppy
You need to run a higher multiplier

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guess Iam SOL for now since Iam not running PC

well rukee

i have the same bios but...
you can change de multiplicator of your cpu?

your oc is made with set fsb ?

you cant put up the vcore by bios?

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Originally posted by Rukee
what`s the highest anyone has seen??
...is this it??

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Don't know what the highest is, probably higher than this, which is the best one I've had.

http://xtremesystems.org/forums/atta...chmentid=20424

details man!! What platform and memory is that?? any MODs done?

Awesome results dude!! :D

Its a gigabyte-939 board at 11 x 274 with a FX-53. Vcore and vdimm modded. KHX pc3500(bh-5)

I dont know if you got my PM, but the A8V you modded for me was DOA. Luckily, nothing else got fried. Maybe the vdd mod or someting. Let me know if you want it back to look it over

without a cpu its easy to get for instance 3.50v on the A8V. No post above 3.15v though with cpu though.
btw looks great.

EDIT: spelling :rolleyes:

pkrew
set the vdimm back to stock via the resistor. it may post then

Hell-fire put a jumper on the mod to turn it off. I've tried it both ways, still no post. I'm sure the board is fried.

Hey pkrew.

Sure thing man. Send her back to me. I have been so swamped with school projects that I havent had much time to check the forums here lately.

No problem bud, thanks for responding. I'll send it back and let you look at it. If you can fix it great, if not things happen. Take your time with it when you get it. Get your other priorities worked out first.

Phil

First off, I would like to say thanks so far. I stumbled upon XtremeSystems about a week ago, when searching for the best forums for overclocking, with a community that knows what they are talking about. While waiting for my activation, so I can post, I read hours and hours of topics on overclocking, some making me nervous, and some making me think "this shouldn't be too bad".

I buy a computer system once every 2 years to try to keep on top of things, and keep up on computer systems as much as I can. I run a part time home business from my home, building computers for people for an affordable price. The problem is, I have never dabbled in OC'ing, and see now its not about "click this, enable that, do this", but more a work of art, to achieve a balance between heat and performance. Even after a few days of research, I am still a bit scared to start the OC'ing. I have read the typical 'I burned my :banana::banana::banana::banana: up!' all the way to 'it was fairly easy, smooth going, and machine runs great!'. I am hoping to fall in the middle somewhere :D

Before I start, let me give you guys a break down of equipment.

My System

Motherboard
Asus A8V Deluxe

Processor
Athlon 64 3500+

CPU Heatsink
Ultra Vortex KCC-V91

Memory
Kingston 512MBx2 PC3200 (HyperX) DDR RAM - CL2 (1 gig)

Hard Drives
2x 36GB|WD 10K RPM WD360GD 8MB SATA

Case
Wave Master TAC-T01
(I only give case information, for airflow reason?)

I believe that’s all the information you need. If not, please tell me, and I will post it asap. I have NOT hooked this machine up, its all sitting in boxes at my feet, because I am waiting on my CPU cooler, that should be arriving Friday, but thought I would start my post now, so by then, I am armed with some information.

This post is just a standard "Help me, I am a newb" post, and I guess I am just trying to get some insite as to what I should do first. Am I starting in over my head? And if so, where does one start where the waters shallow! I am fairly computer friendly, I work full time at a Techbench fixing computers all day, and have been in the computer repair field for about 6 years now. I spend upwards of 8 hours a day on my computer, sometimes more, so know my way around. I just have not jumped into the OC'ing bandwagon yet, and with my new system, would really like some guidance to get there.

I'm sure I didn't post all the information I needed to, in that case, only ask, and Ill do my best to help you, help me :)

BTW, I have bookmarked this site, because they discuss similar things that I would like to do.

http://www.digital-daily.com/motherb...us-a8v-deluxe/

I have also surfed through about the first 10 pages in the forums that come up under Asus A8V.

Where does a newb start! Even better, someone who has a similar setup, that would give me a basic walkthrough. Thank a ton guys,

CamDog

There is some excellent info on overclocking the A8V here: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=332591

It's a forum thread that has all relevant information compiled in to the first post.

I guess you are a "newb", you spelled NooB wrong ;-)

The first thing I would do if I were you would be to confirm that your A8V is a revision 2.0 board. If you want to OC, you need a PCI/AGP on your motherboard that works. The lock on the rev. 2.0 is guaranteed to work.

Things to consider:

1.) HTT frequency must not exceed 1000Mhz. For the 3500+, the "FSB- for sake of simplicity" is 200Mhz, the HTT multiplier is "5". 200 x 5 = 1000Mhz. If you increase the "FSB", ie- over 200Mhz, you need to use a HTT divider to return the HTT bus to < or = 1000Mhz. On the A8V, it's slightly confusing. In the bios, 1000Mhz=5, 800Mhz=4, 600Mhz=3, 400Mhz=2, 200Mhz=1. So if you used a "FSB" of 250Mhz, you would need to use the HTT setting of 800Mhz (250x4=1000).

2.) Memory- I use the 250 x 10 = 2500Mhz. My RAM is PC-3200, which means it was designed for the 200Mhz "FSB." using the 1:1 memory divider (ie, no divider) would run my memory at 250Mhz, which it won't do at the timings I would like it to run at. So I must use a memory divider. I'm on my laptop at the moment, so I can't tell you what divider I used (I think it wasd 5:3- I can't remember- but it is the next step down from 1:1)(but my RAM is running at 208Mhz at CAS2, 2-5-2-1T timings). Faster timings at a slower "FSB" is better (in most cases) than slower timings at a higher "FSB"

3.) voltages- crank up the mem voltage (to 2.8v anyway), I wouldn't go abobe 1.7v on the cpu with air-cooling.

4.) Use the PCI/AGP lock: ie- set it to 33/66Mhz.

Good luck- read that thread, it explains all of this in great detail and it's all in one place.

Wow, that post you linked is out of control to say the least. Thank you very much, as I will have a few hours of things to go over.

Also, your generic information on OC'ing my board is EXTREEMLY helpful! Ill come back and post a recap of what happens :)

My pleasure CamDog. I just got my A64 setup last week. I bit the bullet this entire time and stuck with my XP cpu/mobo this entire time waiting for S939 to come out. Overclocking the 64 is a lot more indepth than OC'ing the XP, for sure.

Reading this excellent forum and sitting back, relaxing, and watching the pro's be my guinea pig this time around was especially nice. If anyone remembers (or cares) I was one of the guinea pigs when the original AthlonXP was released (along with Oppainter) experimenting with cutting "golden bridges" way back in 2001. I happened to get my XP a week before they were released to the general public. I started a website and posted my results (the website is still up and has not been changed since then, LOL- http://www.oc-athlonxp.com )

also, its prolly mentioned in one of those other threads. but run your raptors on the VIA raid sata ports and not the promise ports if you want to overclock and not loose your install lol.

look between the 4th and 5th pci slot for your revision number, if its a rev1.02 you will need to click the link in my sig and flash to the 1005.020 or 1005.021 beta bios to get a chance at locks. if you have a rev2 just set it to 33/66.

GL

It says version 2.0

then all you have to do is set it in bios and your good to go.

you forgot the most important part,

post your results when you are done :D

Mongoose420,

can you give me a quick run down of what the programs are in this site?

This site?


you guys rock, thanks again

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Things to consider:

1.) HTT frequency must not exceed 1000Mhz. For the 3500+, the "FSB- for sake of simplicity" is 200Mhz, the HTT multiplier is "5". 200 x 5 = 1000Mhz. If you increase the "FSB", ie- over 200Mhz, you need to use a HTT divider to return the HTT bus to < or = 1000Mhz. On the A8V, it's slightly confusing. In the bios, 1000Mhz=5, 800Mhz=4, 600Mhz=3, 400Mhz=2, 200Mhz=1. So if you used a "FSB" of 250Mhz, you would need to use the HTT setting of 800Mhz (250x4=1000).

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I have a 3500+ and the A8V and run at 249 24\7 and bench at 265fsb and never have changed it from 1000.

one thing.......that Heatsink looks very.....uhm....weak.
Might be a good Idea to get a better oc'n heatink

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I have a 3500+ and the A8V and run at 249 24\7 and bench at 265fsb and never have changed it from 1000.

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remember you loose effective x5 ldt with the locks enabled.

if that cpu cooler is a bit weak, do you have a recommendation, without going liquid?

is 57c to hot to run with my setup? thats what I am at after a bit of tweaking :slobber:

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remember you loose effective x5 ldt with the locks enabled.

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Huh?

What do you mean? I've run 260x11 with 1000 HTT for over a month, lowering it didn't help or hurt it.

I am going to post a couple pictures of my bios, and settings... These memory settings you guys speak of, ie 2-5-2-1t etc, I see nothing like that in my bios.

Also, do you guys think my setup is running to hot? (2 posts up, I posted temprature)

It makes me very nervous, because the first time I messed with my settings, my machine didn't boot, I had to pop the cmos chip out and start at factory settings again. Is that what you guys do when your, errmm, tests don't work out like planned?

thanks again guys :)

-CamDog

CamDog- yes, that temp is on the hot side. If you want to overclock- a better heat-sink might be in order. If your machine won't boot due to wrong settings, there is a safety built in- just power off the computer and restart it. if that doesn't work, use the clear cmos CCMOS jumper on the motherboard to reset the bios to default settings. ASUS calls this CLRTC. Go to page 2-18 in your owners manual to find out how to use this.

I don't have time right now, but I will post tomorrow the exact memory timings. The 2-5-2- moniker refers to the most popular settings- I know there are many others in the ASUS bios. I'll post back tomorrow.

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Huh?

What do you mean? I've run 260x11 with 1000 HTT for over a month, lowering it didn't help or hurt it.

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check sandra with the locks enabled then check sandra again with the locks disabled. At a sub 220HTT tho. even set to 1000HT you only get 4xldt with the locks enabled on both the 1.02 and rev2 boards.

I've just gotten an Asus A8V Deluxe rev. 2.0 board and 3200+ Winchester, and I've heard that you HAVE TO flash the bios before the system will boot with the new CPU!?
Well, I've just tried this (a MS-DOS boot disk + bios file + update tool), but nothing seems to happen?! I just get a blank screen! I've also tried to press ALT+F2, but that doesnt help!

Can anyone help me so I can get my system up running?! :)

don't you need to flash the bios first before installing cpu(winny) , how will you do that?

I've assembled the system and want to flash the bios with a floppy disk! Can't that be done? I've talked to a few people who have done it this way...

There... I got it up running! I just had to have only 1 stick of ram in the system (in slot B1), and then it would boot from the floppy :)

n1ce! u tried oc'ing??? (4 sure i gues!) post some pics plz

I havent tried any OC yet, but i'm gonna get to it in a minute! ;)

my stepping is: CBBFD 0433RPMW

Dont know if it's any good!?

g0g0g0 ^^ maximum power XD

I've posted in the "official Winchester OC thread", but I might as well post in here to ;)

Asus A8V Deluxe rev. 2.0
3200+ Winchester @ 2600Mhz - 1.45 vcore
stepping: 0433RPMW
BOX cooler (gonna get a Coolermaster Hyper6 on it soon)
2 x 512mb Samsung PC3200 @ 3-3-3-7
X800XT PE

http://www.upit.dk/u/2600.JPG

http://www.upit.dk/u/superpi.JPG

so the a8v doesn't seem to suck!

of course not

at least the revision 2.0 of the board, and I'm stuck with a 1.0 :(((((