My ASUS P6T7 WS Supercomputer is here...

[nge769]

Hi there,
There's a new bios in the asus ftp directory, 0406 dated 10/26/2009;

ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/so...-ASUS-0406.rar

(I can't say much about it now, but I had a hell of a job to get my ocz 250 turbo ssd running on this board with bios 0402 and previous versions).

P6T7WSSC, 975, 12gb ocz 1600 gold, 2x asus gtx 295, 2x raptor 300, ocz 250 turbo ssd, creative xfi, sony bluray, sony dvd/rw, 1250w coolermaster, corsair h50 push/pull fans.

Thanks blowncortex, ill give it a go..

[nge769]

I'm back to 0402. 0406 is no good for me it has issues,sleep function wont work and after a hard shut down it wouldn't post,it said overclocking failed,the problem is i wasn't overclocking,lol.

[Hazzan]

any infor bios support for Xeon W35XX series...? I have plan buy this board...!!!

[Rubycon]

I'm back to 0402. 0406 is no good for me it has issues,sleep function wont work and after a hard shut down it wouldn't post,it said overclocking failed,the problem is i wasn't overclocking,lol.

The ASUS BIOS will do this any time you abort a startup - i.e. hold down the power button during POST or kill power. It's their fail safe in case you overclock too aggressively and need to POST. (avoids nuisance CMOS resets, etc.)

But yes this BIOS has NO UNCORE overclocking whatsoever. 2X DRAM speed is IT.

[Dawgneck]

Does anyone know if the P6T7 gigabyte NICs have Jumbo Frames?

[crashmax]

Does anyone know if the P6T7 gigabyte NICs have Jumbo Frames?

You can set Jumbo Frames for 2KB, 3KB, 4KB, ..., 9KB

[Dawgneck]

You can set Jumbo Frames for 2KB, 3KB, 4KB, ..., 9KB

Nice. Thanks, Crashmax

[unclewebb]

I just got word from JJ at Asus that they continue to work on a special bios for this board that disables all turbo throttling issues.

"Additionally as a side note we are working on one for the P6T7 WS but this boards VRM design is different due to it being part of the Workstation line. I will let you know as soon as I have more information."

I'll post a link in this forum if I ever get my hands on it.

[crashmax]

I just got word from JJ at Asus that they continue to work on a special bios for this board that disables all turbo throttling issues.

"Additionally as a side note we are working on one for the P6T7 WS but this boards VRM design is different due to it being part of the Workstation line. I will let you know as soon as I have more information."

I'll post a link in this forum if I ever get my hands on it.

That would be very nice! I'm about to buy a W3580 for this MB...

[Dawgneck]

I hope someone releases a full body water block for the P6T7. Anyone know if one has been released?

[unclewebb]

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?1nq4wuny2ng

It's here guys.

Finally a special bios to disable turbo throttling on the Asus P6T7 WS.

The bios version number is 0052 and is dated today's date, 11/05/2009.
These special bios versions do not follow the same numbering sequence as the regular bios versions so always go by the date that CPU-Z displays.

When testing, start by using the latest tools:
http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/3/...alTempBeta.zip

Run Prime 95 or LinX and CPU-Z to make sure that it's reporting this new bios version in the Mainboard tab. For consistent results when testing, I recommend that you disable all other monitoring applications such as Everest, CPUID HW Monitor and any gadgets in your side bar that are monitoring. Some of these programs use the system timers in a not so friendly manner and can interfere with the results recorded by i7 Turbo. When you are finished testing, monitor your computer with whatever application you like.

Post some screen shots and if you are having any turbo throttling issues, turn on the log file option in i7 Turbo and send the log file my way so I can send some feedback to Asus.

Happy testing.

[Ket]

You have a 975EE at stock settings and you actually said that here on XS?
Do you want me to delete this thread before people actually see that?

ROFL! How I originally missed that comment I don't know

[KingOfsorroW]

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?1nq4wuny2ng

It's here guys.

Finally a special bios to disable turbo throttling on the Asus P6T7 WS.

The bios version number is 0052 and is dated today's date, 11/05/2009.
These special bios versions do not follow the same numbering sequence as the regular bios versions so always go by the date that CPU-Z displays.
Happy testing.

Cool, thanks!

[Dawgneck]

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?1nq4wuny2ng

It's here guys.

Finally a special bios to disable turbo throttling on the Asus P6T7 WS....

Outstanding!!!

Thank you very much for sharing this!

Now all I need is a Full Body Water Block and I'll be in heaven!

[unclewebb]

Thank you very much for sharing this!

You're welcome.

Update: Unfortunately, the Asus P6T Deluxe v2 0001 special bios that was also just released to cure turbo throttling has not been successful. I hope this one works out better. Post some results and send me an i7 Turbo log file if you are still having any turbo throttling issues so I can forward the details to Asus.

[purezerg]

i'm doing 150x28@1.3625v on my 975XE.
my ambient is 31C with TRUE and 2 sflex-G fans. my temps idle temp is around 47C, load is around 93C. is this normal?
i have already lapped both my CPU and HSF.

wondering if i have a lemon chip. these temps are based on 0406 bios.
oh btw, i dont have turbo function. i dont seem to be able to find it. the only time it shows up is when i set AI tuner to auto.

[Movieman]

i'm doing 150x28@1.3625v on my 975XE.
my ambient is 31C with TRUE and 2 sflex-G fans. my temps idle temp is around 47C, load is around 93C. is this normal?
i have already lapped both my CPU and HSF.

wondering if i have a lemon chip. these temps are based on 0406 bios.
oh btw, i dont have turbo function. i dont seem to be able to find it. the only time it shows up is when i set AI tuner to auto.

Let me say it this way.
Since you have a very expensive 975 cpu I'll assume you have a fair amount of discretionary income and thats good to know because you'll be replacing that cpu far before you plan to.
Bluntly: Anyone that runs at that high a temp is in my opinion OUT OF THIER FRIGGING MIND!
If you can't get it down to below 65C loaded then either upgrade your cooling or return the chip as defective.

[unclewebb]

When you are running a Core i7 CPU air cooled at 4.2 GHz with an ambient temperature of 31C, it's not too surprising that your core temperature is up into the 90C range when fully loaded, hopefully with LinX.

Is that a big number? Yes it is.

Is that a bad number? I don't think so. If Intel thought this was a dangerous number then they would lower the thermal throttling point of these chips and your CPU would start to slow down but that usually doesn't happen until a core temperature of 99C or 100C. You are still running your chip within spec at this temperature. Of course the MHz are a little beyond the original design spec but Intel put an adjustable multiplier in these expensive chips for a reason; so the end user could do some easy overclocking without having to think too much. Just increase the multi and away you go.

If you don't run LinX 24/7 then you'll probably be just fine as is. If you do run LinX 24/7 and it goes ka-boom, no worries. Intel puts a 3 year warranty on these things because they know how reliable they are, even at some extreme looking temperatures.

As long as your computer is stable and not thermal throttling then I don't think there's any reason to worry about the core temperature. All Intel Core CPUs are well designed to look after themselves.

[Dawgneck]

You're welcome.

Update: Unfortunately, the Asus P6T Deluxe v2 0001 special bios that was also just released to cure turbo throttling has not been successful. I hope this one works out better. Post some results and send me an i7 Turbo log file if you are still having any turbo throttling issues so I can forward the details to Asus.

I'm currently piecing together my system and won't be able to test the bios for at least another week or two. Curious to hear other member's test results.

On a separate issue, I was wondering if any members who successfully overclocked their I7 920 cpu to 4Ghz might be able to post and share their bios settings?

Thanks in advance.

[kmcgorry]

This board has really inspired me and I finally built my dream machine.

Since I use this for work (trading) as well as games, the system had to be stable, sustainable, and supportable by me.

I give you Dr. Theopolis.

Processor: Core i7 975
Case: Thermalright Xaser VI
Motherboard: Asus P6T7 WS Supercomputer
CPU Cooling: Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 Copper (lapped)
CPU Fans: Scythe UltraKaze 2000rpm on push & Scythe UltraKaze 3000rpm on pull
Memory: Corsair Domintator 6GB Triple Channel 1866MHz w/fan
Graphics: Two Sapphire Radeon 5850 in Crossfire
Hard Drive: Two Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB
Sound: Creative X-Fi Titanium w/ Logitech G51 speakers in 5.1
Case Cooling: Six Xigmatek 140mm 1435 fans on Sunbeam Rheobus
Additional Cooling: 2 Scythe Slipstream 1900rpm fans on Zalman MFC-3 controller (also controlling CPU and Memory cooling)
Display: Four Dell 2408 24" Ultravision monitors each on independent Ergotron arms
Backup: HP MediaCenter 495 w/ 6TB storage

Video of system disco at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auR3bYKloD0

To answer the obvious question: It isn't loud at all. That's why I put the fans on rheobus controllers and none of the fans are clicking, buzzing, whistling, or whatever cheap fans are supposed to do when you drop voltage. That said, I have a couple SanAce fans on order to replace the UltraKaze fans.

I'll post real pics as soon as possible.

In the meantime, a question: How can I get better performance out of this system in a sustainable way? Here are the stats:




I'm reasonably certain I can achieve the same (or better) clock speed at lower heat. So far, I've only messed with the following settings:

CPU Multiplier: 23
BCLK: 186
PCIE: 101
IOH Voltage: 1.15
DRAM: 1858HMz
SpeedStep: Off

Everything else is auto or default.

The voltage seems high and hot. How do I bring that down and still keep performance?

Please bear in mind this is my first OC and my first build. I've spend months reading the boards and weeks just on OC posts, but most of this still perplexes me.

I'd appreciate anyone generous enough to provide advice.

[KingOfsorroW]

i'm doing 150x28@1.3625v on my 975XE.
my ambient is 31C with TRUE and 2 sflex-G fans. my temps idle temp is around 47C, load is around 93C. is this normal?
i have already lapped both my CPU and HSF.

wondering if i have a lemon chip. these temps are based on 0406 bios.
oh btw, i dont have turbo function. i dont seem to be able to find it. the only time it shows up is when i set AI tuner to auto.

I would say it's normal but not really acceptable. My temps when @4.2ghz are close to yours under Linx.
By the way, if by the "load" you ment the normal load (windows, gaming etc) and you get 93C at it, then it's not normal. Also, as practice has shown, lapping an i7 doesn make a big difference in temps.

This board has really inspired me and I finally built my dream machine.

Since I use this for work (trading) as well as games, the system had to be stable, sustainable, and supportable by me.

...

You just need to experiment with different voltage/BCLK/Cpu multiplier combinations and find the one that suits you best - that's all. Set the cpu voltage manually, btw. 30-45mins of LynX is the best way to test it for stability.

[purezerg]

ok, here's the irony.
prime95 small FFTs = 93C
prime95 blend = 82C
normal daily usage avg = 73C

I tried playing World In Conflict for 3 hrs, (that's the ONLY game i play) and temp of highest CPU is only 65C.

i also just found out that those temps are with HT on, without HT, it's around 12-15C off all types of usage temps.

IF the CPU does burn out, i'll just get a new one. 975XE is only ~15% of my total system cost.

current system spec
Asus P6T7
kingston hyperx 6x2Gb DDR3-1800 9-9-9-27
i7 975XE
adaptec 51245
12x 1.5Tb seagates raid6 (where i keep all my images)
intel x25m G2-160Gb x2 raid0 for windows7 (strictly just for OS only)
asus GTX295
auzentech forte
avermedia HD capture
PCIe quad port firewire800
intel pro/1000 GT dual port. yes both ports are used.
2x27"
coolermaster CM832 with 4xSFLEX-G, 3x SFLEX-F
SNT-3051 SATA backplane/hotswap bay x2
SNT-2131 SATA backplane/hotswap x1
TRUE 120
pioneer DVR-218
stysen E04 docking 2.5" with seagate 500Gb 7200rpm. (this drive to keep all the installation programs and installers, including iso of OSes.)
FSP everest 1010ws PSU

that seems to be all i can remember now.
nope it's not a gaming rig, it's a digital imaging rig.


anyway back to topic.
yeah i know prime95 small FFTs can hit 93C. but seriously what uses/sustain that much temp? I was doing my work a couple of hours ago. where my TIFF zip file was reaching 3.6GB.
it didnt even go past 70C for the whole 5 hours.

and yeah. lapping an i7 really doesnt make much diff. unlike the old days of Q6600 with concave IHS. all my wasted time lapping the CPU. zzzzz

i know WEI means nothing but WEI reports as 7.7 / 7.9 / 7.9 / 7.9 / 7.9 with the CPU @ 7.7 LOL, i just find it lame that the CPU is the slowest of the lot.

before someone shoots me. yeah i know, should have gotten a quaddro. instead of GTX295. and i have no intentions of getting cheatahs. my whole rig is already a room heater.

and again. the reason i was asking cuz unlike the C2Q series, there was a temp that everyone recommended not to exceed, that is 80C. but i dont seem to find anything about i7 anywhere.


and those wondering what i do for a living.
my website. www.andywee.com

[Fire4Wire]

any beta bios since 0406??

[unclewebb]

No one has posted any feedback about special bios 0052 that was released over a month ago so I haven't contacted Asus lately because I have nothing to tell them good or bad.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?1nq4wuny2ng

[Fire4Wire]

a new official Beat bios where nice