The Maximus Formula Thread - Help/OCing/Guide/Rampage conversion

**jdrom** · 03-30-2008, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Grnfinger

please fill out the bios template on the main page.
need some info b4 suggestions can be made

Everything was on Auto for that. It would post once, I'd get into the BIOS, then it would freeze. Then I removed 2x1GB of RAM, got into the BIOS, set the NB voltage to 1.67V (reads as 1.72V on monitoring page). Then it would post fine with 4x1GB of RAM. But when I went to change timings, it would stop posting again, even to just the rated timings of 4-4-4-12-2T @ 2.06V (reads as 2.1V). I believe it hung on USBFINAL and CPUINIT. Depends how long I kept trying.

As I said, that only happens on the MF1004 and RF0219 (haven't tried older RF bioses), works perfectly on MF0907 with all auto settings.

**Eastcoasthandle** · 03-30-2008, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by wilson

Hi guys can anyone help me??
I have just built my sytem up and everything is ok apart from when i turn everything off and then try to boot up again the next morning. It seems to start up with fans at 100% but then nothing else no beep and no boot up screen. Now i can press the cmos button and then it will boot fine but why is it not booting when its been fully powered down . I can restart from windows fine and can have the system of for 10 mins or so it it boots fine. It just seems to be when its left for a few hours or so??
I am using bios 0907 and think it could be a bios setting unless somebody has had the same problem.
Cheers paul
PS im using the same parts as in my sig

Do you completely turn off all power:
-IE turn off the power strip when you are doing using the computer then turn the power strip back on in the morning?

**Budious** · 03-30-2008, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by wilson

Hi guys can anyone help me??
I have just built my sytem up and everything is ok apart from when i turn everything off and then try to boot up again the next morning. It seems to start up with fans at 100% but then nothing else no beep and no boot up screen. Now i can press the cmos button and then it will boot fine but why is it not booting when its been fully powered down . I can restart from windows fine and can have the system of for 10 mins or so it it boots fine. It just seems to be when its left for a few hours or so??
I am using bios 0907 and think it could be a bios setting unless somebody has had the same problem.
Cheers paul
PS im using the same parts as in my sig

You just describe the exact same behavior that my Formula SE board displays and I'm still using the old bios 0505. I haven't been able to track it down to a particular bios setting but then again my system runs on UPS and and I don't shutdown often. When I reboot from Windows after an OS update or other, the board boots fine. If the system is powered down, it will no boot afterwards. I have to let it sit overnight and it will usually boot fine the next morning. This board has around 99% uptime since built first week of October and is very stable, just this odd reboot issue that's been my complaint so far.

**w4Rd3n** · 03-31-2008, 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by Budious

You just describe the exact same behavior that my Formula SE board displays and I'm still using the old bios 0505. I haven't been able to track it down to a particular bios setting but then again my system runs on UPS and and I don't shutdown often. When I reboot from Windows after an OS update or other, the board boots fine. If the system is powered down, it will no boot afterwards. I have to let it sit overnight and it will usually boot fine the next morning. This board has around 99% uptime since built first week of October and is very stable, just this odd reboot issue that's been my complaint so far.

just install bios 1004.
bye

**Mekoa** · 03-31-2008, 04:50 AM

Hey,

Having a spot of trouble with vcore and overclocking my E8400 on Maximus Formula. Cant seem to get stable at lower vcore than 1.36875 for 425x9. Seen a few people doing 4ghz at less than 1.3! Posted my BIOS settings below for both current and attempted 445x9 settings (in brackets).

Oh, Using BIOS 1004.

Any help or ideas is appreciated! Will post my batch etc later as Im at work. Hopefully its just me being a muppet rather than dodgy CPU. First time in a long time at Intel overclocking also!

Code:

Overclock Tuner : Manual 
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO 
CPU Ratio Control : Manual 
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 425 (445 is target)
FSB Strap to North Bridge : Auto (400)
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1125(ish) / DDR2-1186
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual 
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 5
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : Auto
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto

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
DRAM Static Read Control: Auto (Disabled when testing 445x9)
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Enabled (Disabled, Boost Level 0, dont get perf level option?)

CPU Voltage : 1.36875v (have gone upto 1.4v for 445x9)
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto (1.5V)
North Bridge Voltage : Auto (1.59V)
DRAM Voltage : 1.96V (slightly higher for 445x9, Ballistix so cant go too high)
FSB Termination Voltage : Auto (1.2/1.4V)
South Bridge Voltage : Auto (1.05V)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto (0.61)
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto (0.63)
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto (1.5V)

NB LED Selection : NB Volt 
SB LED Selection : SB Volt 
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt 
Voltiminder LED : Unsure.

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled 
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled 

Advanced CPU Configuration 
CPU Ratio Control : Manual 
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled 
CPU TM Function : Enabled
Vanderpool Technology : Enabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled 


USB Configuration 
USB Functions: Enabled 
Legacy USB Support : Disabled

Q748A402 is the batch number. Unsure of week, cant remember!

**Dostoyevsky77** · 03-31-2008, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by fordf250

Is that ram D9? I had lots of problems till I stopped using Micron in the max formula.

Interesting. I have no problems with D9, AND I'm running 4x1.

Incidentally, if any of you are having problems getting into the ASUS FTP, just delete the ".tw" in the URL. That works for me. Kup, it might be worth updating the link on page 1.

**Leeghoofd** · 03-31-2008, 07:39 AM

@MEKOA :

Try these and see if you can get it stable, you can get more out of the ram but these should work fine :

Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : Auto (400)
PCI-E Frequency: 101
DRAM Frequency: 900
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 5
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto

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
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : AUTO
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax level 0

CPU Voltage : 1.4250
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.5V
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45
DRAM Voltage : 1.9
FSB Termination Voltage : Auto (1.2/1.4V)
South Bridge Voltage : Auto (1.05V)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto (0.61)

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Enabled
Vanderpool Technology : Enabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled

These settings should give ya a stable environment to start off with and to gain more you need to tweak some more... but try these for starters

**me3850** · 03-31-2008, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Dostoyevsky77

Interesting. I have no problems with D9, AND I'm running 4x1.

Incidentally, if any of you are having problems getting into the ASUS FTP, just delete the ".tw" in the URL. That works for me. Kup, it might be worth updating the link on page 1.

it's good news for me you use D9GMH Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500 same at OCZ REAPER PC2-8500

i have problem with D9GKX the ram was broken after 2 weeks without overclock (cell shock pc9200 1150 5-5-5-18 2.3) i use him at 1133 5-4-4-12 2.3...

you have 2 kit 2x1?

**Mekoa** · 03-31-2008, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by Leeghoofd

@MEKOA :

Try these and see if you can get it stable, you can get more out of the ram but these should work fine :

Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : Auto (400)
PCI-E Frequency: 101
DRAM Frequency: 900
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 5
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto

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
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : AUTO
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax level 0

CPU Voltage : 1.4250
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.5V
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45
DRAM Voltage : 1.9
FSB Termination Voltage : Auto (1.2/1.4V)
South Bridge Voltage : Auto (1.05V)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto (0.61)

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Enabled
Vanderpool Technology : Enabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled

These settings should give ya a stable environment to start off with and to gain more you need to tweak some more... but try these for starters

Just tried those settings (Anything with stuff in brackets after I just set to auto) and my PC wouldnt even boot.

Maybe I shouldnt have set some to Auto?

Joy!

**Leeghoofd** · 03-31-2008, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by [XC] Mekoa

Just tried those settings (Anything with stuff in brackets after I just set to auto) and my PC wouldnt even boot.

Maybe I shouldnt have set some to Auto?

Joy!

Lol set 8 multi once.. works fab here with my E8400 and even the QX... try with 2 dimms... or up Nb voltage to 1.59...

**ninjagordy** · 03-31-2008, 09:20 AM

anyone tell me what sort of max fsb there getting on the e8200 and what bios settings they have....im trying to hit the golden 4ghz with the E8200...but im not sure where to go setting it up...i will not be occt'ing it above 1.4vcore (bios)

Cheers

**kup** · 03-31-2008, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Dostoyevsky77

Interesting. I have no problems with D9, AND I'm running 4x1.

Incidentally, if any of you are having problems getting into the ASUS FTP, just delete the ".tw" in the URL. That works for me. Kup, it might be worth updating the link on page 1.

Cool, I'll get on it now.

**eSp!s0** · 03-31-2008, 12:14 PM

*Update*

XP32-Bit, G.Skill 2x2GB 8500 (GBPK) = 3328MB Windows, E6750 @ TRU120E, Bios 1004, Zotac 8800GTS 512 AMP! 750/1878/1050, Driver 174.74.

450x8=3600, 333Strap, 5:6, 1080Ram PL7:
CPU Feature
Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control [Auto]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [8]

FSB Frequency [450]
FSB Strap to North Bridge [333MHz]
PCIE Frequency [100]

DRAM Settings
DRAM Frequency [1080MHz]
DRAM Command Rate [2T]
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
5-5-5-15-...-52-...

DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
Ai Clock Twister [Moderate]
Transaction Booster [Disabled]
Boost Level [0]
Performancelevel 7

CPU Voltage [1.35000]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
North Bridge Voltage [1.39v]
DRAM Voltage [1.96v]
FSB Termination Voltage [1.20v]
South Bridge Voltage [1.050]
Loadline Calibration [Enabled]

CPU GTL Reference [0.63x]
North Bridge GTL Reference [0.67x]
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto]
SB 1.5V Voltage [Auto]

Read: 9580MB/s Write: 8202MB/s Copy: 9110MB/s Latency: 53.3ns

SuperPi1.5 1M: 14.031s

3DM06: 14378

AM3: 204452

CSS VST: 222.25FPS

515x7=3605, 333Strap, 1:1, 1030Ram PL9:
CPU Feature
Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control [Manual]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [7]

FSB Frequency [515]
FSB Strap to North Bridge [333MHz]
PCIE Frequency [100]

DRAM Settings
DRAM Frequency [1030MHz]
DRAM Command Rate [2T]
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
5-5-5-15-...-52-...

DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
Ai Clock Twister [Moderate]
Transaction Booster [Disabled]
Boost Level [1]
Performancelevel 9

CPU Voltage [1.35000]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
North Bridge Voltage [1.39v]
DRAM Voltage [1.96v]
FSB Termination Voltage [1.20v]
South Bridge Voltage [1.050]
Loadline Calibration [Enabled]

CPU GTL Reference [0.63x]
North Bridge GTL Reference [0.67x]
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto]
SB 1.5V Voltage [Auto]

Read: 9673MB/s Write: 9318MB/s Copy: 9992MB/s Latency: 52.6ns

SuperPi1.5 1M: 14.016s

3DM06: 14379

AM3: 204951

CSS VST: 224.83FPS

**fordf250** · 03-31-2008, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Dostoyevsky77

Interesting. I have no problems with D9, AND I'm running 4x1.

Incidentally, if any of you are having problems getting into the ASUS FTP, just delete the ".tw" in the URL. That works for me. Kup, it might be worth updating the link on page 1.

Best of luck, I got to 540fsbx7 at 1:1 with d9 and it never failed memtest at good overclocked speeds and totaly OCCT stable, it would just randomly reboot and sometimes not boot till I didnt run D9 in it anymore. Now it is the most stable MB I have ever had, 475fsb 24/7.

**Wolf2000me** · 03-31-2008, 02:19 PM

I have had strange rebooting issues, very sporadically. This may sound far fetched but I'm fairly certain that it happened because of Speedfan. Perhaps a driver issue, dunno. After I uninstalled it I have never had a single issue since and it's been at least a month now. The reboot issue occurred while speedfan was always active. It happened approximately once a day, likely causing some sort of IO error, disk or memory, no damage. I have only ran the OCCT/Speedfan combo a few weeks. The issue went away when I switched to other stability and monitoring software.
And I also didn't suddenly find the right stable setting. I'm running a config now that had known the issue.

**Eastcoasthandle** · 03-31-2008, 03:30 PM

I believe I figured out what was causing my cold boot Det-Dram problems (when I had no problem the day before). It's north bridge voltage @ 1.43V. For whatever reason, when you cold boot the maximus formula the voltage on the north bridge doesn't appear to be enough to properly recognize my PC8500 ram (micron based) at 1066MHz. Causing a Det-Dram error to appear. I tested this theory by rebooting into the bios and setting the VMCH to auto. BAM!!!!!!! instant Det-Dram on reboot. I turned it off for another cold boot try and no go. I put in my PC6400 ram and as always it boots up just fine. I check the voltage on VMCH and it was 1.324V. I upped the VMCH to 1.55V (Everest reads 1.600V) and see if that helps. Temps for the NB at idle are 34C (using a fan on northbridge helps

). I will see what the results are tomorrow after a cold boot.

**~~Grnfinger~~** · 03-31-2008, 04:06 PM

I ran MB volts at 1.49 for ever, clocks were always stable but I had the odd det ram hang.
Upped NB volts to 1.53 and no more det ram hang no matter what I'm doing.

So I think your theory is correct

**Eastcoasthandle** · 03-31-2008, 04:12 PM

It makes sense as I had to run my P5W DH Deluxe at 1.65VMCH or else I would run into wired stability problems. Even though I could never get my PC8500 @ 1066MHz I would run into other problems if I used a lower VMCH with the the P5W DH at the same 3.60GHz OC. Although I had no stability problems with my Max. Formula once I switch ram on cold boot but I did notice some odd delays when clicking on apps and links on the net.

**ir1z** · 03-31-2008, 05:51 PM

Hello guys im a noob in this overclocking part.....
a few days back i have manage to flash bios my maximus formula to the rampage formula with help from a friend and currently trying to OC my q6600 GO to 3.6Ghz to no avail....

ive got quite succesive result on manage to get it stable at 3.2 but could not get my system to stable in occt for 3.6

my pc specs:
Q6600 GO @ 3.2 (1.272 vcore)
Crucial Ballistix 2x 2GB kit PC6400 vdimm at everest 2.21
Maximus formula mobo BIOSed to Rampage Formula
pics:

Have tried up to vcore of 1.4 and still couldnt get the 3.6 to be stable at those same setting in 3.2 just changing multiplier to 9. Anybody can be of assistance plz?

**Maglin** · 03-31-2008, 08:46 PM

give it some volts man. 1.4v is nothing. Try going with 1.450v. 1.6v PLL and 1.48v FSBT.

**Nuckin_Futs** · 03-31-2008, 10:07 PM

Can anybody experiencing this so-called "OL" det_ram issue confirm if it happened before any beta BIOS like pre v0907? I only got this after 907 and there after. I ran the mobo on several BIOS flashes (always EZ-Flash) and up to beta 903 and never had such ram issues in full auto or trusted OC.

After fresh BIOS flash, clear CMOS and loading defualts, it would not POST (hung at det_ram) unless I at least set RAM frequency and timings to manual 9DDR800 @ 5-5-5-15 for my D9 Micron Tracers). Everything else can be left to Auto and it would load to XP now.

It of corsed never OC'd the same after the bad BETA 907 experience so I RMA'd and it is expected any day now.

**ir1z** · 03-31-2008, 10:54 PM

sorry if this is repetitive of my post at the turn maximus to rampage but kindly need help about current status to OC my Q6600 GO to 3.6

a few days back i have manage to flash bios my maximus formula to the rampage formula with help from a friend and currently trying to OC my q6600 GO to 3.6Ghz to no avail....

ive got quite succesive result on manage to get it stable at 3.2 but could not get my system to stable in occt for 3.6

my pc specs:
Q6600 GO @ 3.2 (1.272 vcore)
Crucial Ballistix 2x 2GB kit PC6400 vdimm at everest 2.21
Maximus formula mobo BIOSed to Rampage Formula
pics:

Have tried up to vcore of 1.4 and still couldnt get the 3.6 to be stable at those same setting in 3.2 just changing multiplier to 9. Anybody can be of assistance plz?

This is my bios setup at the extreme tweaker page (while running 3.2Ghz)....

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Setting : 08.0
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-800
DRAM Command Rate : auto
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : auto
Write Recovery Time : auto
Read to Precharge Time : auto

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
DRAM Static Read Control: enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Moderate
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level : 07
CPU Voltage : 1.2875
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.33
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.20
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : enabled
CPU GTL Reference : .67x
North Bridge GTL Reference : .67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.6

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED :

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

when ocing to 3.6 i changed Vcore to 1.4-1.425 and multiplier to 9. But to no avail. I just couldnt get it stable at OCCT

**ir1z** · 03-31-2008, 10:58 PM

This is my bios setup at the extreme tweaker page (while running 3.2Ghz)....

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Setting : 08.0
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-800
DRAM Command Rate : auto
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : auto
Write Recovery Time : auto
Read to Precharge Time : auto

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
DRAM Static Read Control: enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Moderate
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level : 07
CPU Voltage : 1.2875
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.33
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.20
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : enabled
CPU GTL Reference : .67x
North Bridge GTL Reference : .67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.6

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED :

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

any suggestion where i should i bump up to get a stable readin for a 3.6Ghz OC???

**ir1z** · 03-31-2008, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by Maglin

give it some volts man. 1.4v is nothing. Try going with 1.450v. 1.6v PLL and 1.48v FSBT.

i tried what u suggested and got my pc restarted after 3 minutes throught running the OCCT test.....

**Nuckin_Futs** · 04-01-2008, 12:00 AM

Well, I'll try to stear this back to a MAXIMUS FORMULA. Could just create a new MAXIMUS RAMPAGE Hacking tread and advanced RAM sub timings tread.

See edits in BOLD below to give a try. But 1st and foremost What BIOS are you on? I'd stick with final BIOS for now untill you run into something that must be BETA tested. For me v0602 was the best for my E6750 but v0802 is OK too except for limited useability of manual FSB strapping and RAM frequency selections. All the beta BIOS to 907 I tested with E6750 have gotten worse as they go, with litle exception being v0903. But only really scoring in benchmark points, not so much real world stability.

Originally Posted by ir1z

sorry if this is repetitive of my post at the turn maximus to rampage but kindly need help about current status to OC my Q6600 GO to 3.6

my pc specs:
Q6600 GO @ 3.2 (1.272 vcore)
Crucial Ballistix 2x 2GB kit PC6400 vdimm at everest 2.21
Maximus formula mobo BIOSed to Rampage Formula
pics:

Have tried up to vcore of 1.4 and still couldnt get the 3.6 to be stable at those same setting in 3.2 just changing multiplier to 9. Anybody can be of assistance plz?

This is my bios setup at the extreme tweaker page (while running 3.2Ghz)....

EDIT: [CMOS setting], = Hardware Monitor Reported
remember that this mobo overvolts so make sure to sepperate SET from REPORTED voltages
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up : [AUTO]
CPU Ratio Setting : [09.0]
FSB Frequency : [400]
FSB Strap to North Bridge : [Auto]
PCI-E Frequency: [100]
DRAM Frequency: [Auto]
DRAM Command Rate : [2T]
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : [4]
RAS# to CAS# Delay : [4]
RAS# Precharge : [4]
RAS# ActivateTime : [12]
RAS# to RAS# Delay : [auto]
Row Refresh Cycle Time : [auto]
Write Recovery Time : [auto]
Read to Precharge Time : [auto]

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]
DRAM Static Read Control: [enabled ]
Ai Clock Twister : [Moderate] try LIGHT for more stability &/ or higher FSB
Transaction Booster : [Disable]
Relax Level : [0] up as needed if unstable for testing
CPU Voltage : [1.45xx] = 1.41v (for starters) may need more, hopefully not
CPU PLL Voltage : [1.52] = 1.632 quads on higher FSB may need up to =1.712v (reported)
North Bridge Voltage : [1.47] = 1.504n may need more for some quads, =1.55v (reported) is OK
DRAM Voltage : [2.12] = 2.2v
FSB Termination Voltage : [1.44] = 1.504v
South Bridge Voltage : [1.075] = 1.104v also good to 500FSB
Loadline Calibration : [enabled]
CPU GTL Reference : [.63x] 67x if new BIOS made it available
North Bridge GTL Reference : [.67x]
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : [auto]
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : [auto]
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : [auto] - 1.152v
SB 1.5V Voltage : [1.55] more then enough up to 500FSB easy

NB LED Selection : [NB Volt]
SB LED Selection : [SB Volt ]
CPU LED Selection : [CPU VOlt]
Voltiminder LED : []

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

when ocing to 3.6 i changed Vcore to 1.4-1.425 and multiplier to 9. But to no avail. I just couldnt get it stable at OCCT

You can simply aim for 450x8 with pretty much everything the same as long as in 1:1. If changing to divider later, you may need to up NB closer to 1.6v (reported) Your Crucial's should handle 950MHz @ 4-4-4-12 @ 2.22v (set as 2.14).

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