Official GIGA P35-S3/DS3/DS3R/DS3P/DS4/DQ6 bios/info thread

[swaaye]

what email address do you use?

[zsamz_]

lol i tried emailin them for more volt options to vdim got too many stupid responses
like hardware limited lol
wth is that like other cheaper p35 board have better options lol

[dnottis]

I sent an email requesting the following to be implemented on Gigabyte boards.

-1T/2T memory option.
-Functional EIST when changing CPU voltage.
-Actual voltage reading on PSU rails instead of "OK" and "FAIL"
-Actual voltage readings on RAM, NB, etc. instead of +.1, +.2, etc.
-Display of NB temperature if possible.

Everyone needs to start sending them emails about this. I don't care about BIOS updates unless is has something of the above done because F4 has been perfectly stable, but it just the things above that get to me.

You aren't gonna get 1T on an Intel chipset.

[swaaye]

I'm looking at Everest here and I see 5 CPU temps. The 4 cores and a separate "CPU temp" which reports about 15-20 C lower than the die temps. It'll say 36 C while the cores are a bit over 50 C.

What exactly is that reading? It changes very quickly between idle and load temps, so it's not an external thermistor. It must be something on the CPU.

[hlonipha]

For those using the p35-dq6 which ram slot are you using ?

[Robin BP]

For those using the p35-dq6 which ram slot are you using ?

I am using all slots, and the mem is running at 1000Mhz.

[rge]

using yellow slots (1 and 3). But was using the reds several weeks ago. On both, at 3.9, I used turbo mode and manually set all secondary timings except "phase" to get stability, performance also was same.

[hlonipha]

thanks

[zsamz_]

richard just got the x38-dq6 i guess i'll be following ya lol
damn i got suked in lol
i should get it in 3 days

[Burner27]

runs fine here.

Would you recommend it over the F4 Bios?

[swaaye]

I like how the BIOS revision info only talks about "PS2 port compatibility fixes". LMAO. They needed to try a few times to get PS2 right? Great. Real state of the art stuff there.

F4 is working very well here. This board is much more fun to try to overclock than my 965P-DS3 3.3, with its ridiculous infinite-power-on/off-cycle if it's remotely unhappy with BIOS settings quirk.

[hlonipha]

When I run orthos I'm getting freezes after 2-3 minutes of it running. cpu temp are in the 50'sc, all other benchmark tools work perfectly. any ideas ?

[QWIDGYBO]

Is it a good idea to build a new gaming system(8800 Ultra) with a Q6600 on a budget P35 board? I'm looking for a modest overclock of around or just over 3Ghz.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Peace Qwidgybo...

[Delta9b]

Has anyone tried the F6a BIOS?
I flashed to it the other day, in the memory divider section there is the option to choose which straps you want to use with the memory divider ie 800, 1066, 1333 not all have the option though, im still waiting on my crucial ram to test it (my current ram wont do the option they give for the strap change) anyone had a chance to play with this yet?

On another note, i have been having problems with my PC powering on and off while posting and then resets my clocks back to default, the OC is perfectly stable, tested with orthos for over 24 hours, this was at 356*9 if i go to 360 *9 the problem goes away, (still need to test more, but it hasnt reset the clocks yet) very wierd.... anyone else having similar problems?

[swaaye]

I haven't messed with anything other than F4 because it's doing exactly what I want. I did have POST problems at 3.0 Ghz / 333 FSB and stock volts tho, which I attributed to the CPU volts not being quite enough for a happy POST. My P35-DS3R runs at a very low voltage at stock settings, around 1.18 load, which is obviously pushing your luck at 3 Ghz lol. Was completely stable in Windows testing, oddly though.

I would suggest a touch more CPU voltage and see what happens.

As for Q6600 and P35-DS3R being a good combo, well it's working fine for me. It's definitely more fun to work with than the 965P-DS3 I also have. However, that could be because of my E4300's dislike for high FSBs. I had to reset the BIOS about a zillion times due to infinite reboot cycles when trying to get that setup where I wanted it.

The vDroop of these Intel boards, and these gigabyte boards in particular, is a very odd phenomenon. But it's not really an impediment unless you want to go super high volts, probably above 1.50v by sensor.

[RPGWiZaRD]

Using F5F with my DS4 and not F4 only since it's known to provide slower memory performance but I'm interested in hearing if latest F6/F7 bioses gives any advantage over the later F5 bioses though.

Delta9b> What you mean? That bios letting you choose FSB strap or what? :o Would be sweet so I could perhaps use 505x7 with good results as opposed to now when FSB strap changes at 500 so 8x multi is better choise.

[rge]

When I run orthos I'm getting freezes after 2-3 minutes of it running. cpu temp are in the 50'sc, all other benchmark tools work perfectly. any ideas ?

System freezes or orthos fails?

Either way it is not stable on orthos, try going up a notch or two in vcore or temporarily loosening memory main timings or secondary timings. (or drop multiplier to 8x and if runs OK, then rules out memory).

I have same setup and overclock but watercooled, when I increased to 3.9, I recently had to increase my pcie to +0.1V and to 107 to keep stable (was using +.05 and 105 at 3.83). I have my mch and FSB to normal, but you could try upping those first notch or two, all boards can be little different.

[dnottis]

Has anyone tried the F6a BIOS?
I flashed to it the other day, in the memory divider section there is the option to choose which straps you want to use with the memory divider ie 800, 1066, 1333 not all have the option though, im still waiting on my crucial ram to test it (my current ram wont do the option they give for the strap change) anyone had a chance to play with this yet?

On another note, i have been having problems with my PC powering on and off while posting and then resets my clocks back to default, the OC is perfectly stable, tested with orthos for over 24 hours, this was at 356*9 if i go to 360 *9 the problem goes away, (still need to test more, but it hasnt reset the clocks yet) very wierd.... anyone else having similar problems?

Im using F6a, no problems. First boot it tried mem @ 1333 haha. Had to reset it again, came up at stock, re-oc'd and it's been fine since.


Does anyone have a working pencil vdroop mod for the DS3R? And by working I mean one other than that asshat Shimano's which doesn't even friggin' work....

[Plywood99]

Im using F6a, no problems. First boot it tried mem @ 1333 haha. Had to reset it again, came up at stock, re-oc'd and it's been fine since.


Does anyone have a working pencil vdroop mod for the DS3R? And by working I mean one other than that asshat Shimano's which doesn't even friggin' work....

Excepting the remark at Shammi, I would like to know a working vdroop mod also. Just got this board and it seems nice, but the droops is the poops, so to speak. Tried Shammi's pencil mod but all it did was lower vcore! aka I set vcore in bios to 1.45. Cpuz reads 1.392 which drops to 1.36 under load. With pencil mod it drops to 1.32 under load. Horrible...


Ply

[r4st4m4n]

Has anyone tried the F6a BIOS?
I flashed to it the other day, in the memory divider section there is the option to choose which straps you want to use with the memory divider ie 800, 1066, 1333 not all have the option though, im still waiting on my crucial ram to test it (my current ram wont do the option they give for the strap change) anyone had a chance to play with this yet?

On another note, i have been having problems with my PC powering on and off while posting and then resets my clocks back to default, the OC is perfectly stable, tested with orthos for over 24 hours, this was at 356*9 if i go to 360 *9 the problem goes away, (still need to test more, but it hasnt reset the clocks yet) very wierd.... anyone else having similar problems?

I'm using F6a, didn't notice any difference from the F5. But I do have notice difference from F4 to F5. With the F5/F6a I can set the memset 3.3 performance setting (forgot what name they give in the BIOS) to 7 while before it wouldn't post and I had to stay at 8.

[JacKz5o]

Nice thread, good info

[hlonipha]

System freezes or orthos fails?

Either way it is not stable on orthos, try going up a notch or two in vcore or temporarily loosening memory main timings or secondary timings. (or drop multiplier to 8x and if runs OK, then rules out memory).

I have same setup and overclock but watercooled, when I increased to 3.9, I recently had to increase my pcie to +0.1V and to 107 to keep stable (was using +.05 and 105 at 3.83). I have my mch and FSB to normal, but you could try upping those first notch or two, all boards can be little different.

Thanks, will try this and report back.

[Delta9b]

Using F5F with my DS4 and not F4 only since it's known to provide slower memory performance but I'm interested in hearing if latest F6/F7 bioses gives any advantage over the later F5 bioses though.

Delta9b> What you mean? That bios letting you choose FSB strap or what? :o Would be sweet so I could perhaps use 505x7 with good results as opposed to now when FSB strap changes at 500 so 8x multi is better choise.

I will try snap a shot of the BIOS screen just now and show you what i mean.
On the other hand, my board still did it reposting trick this morning
in testing yesterday i could get it to do repeat the problem at 356FSB but at 360 it wasnt happening, it happened again this morning on 360, maybe this e2160 doesnt like such a high FSB, need to test it at stock settings today to see if it does the same, if it does then i am RMA'ing the board for another one as i havent heard of ppl having these problems, the techie i spoke to at the supplier yesterday was trying to tell me that the reason it does it in the morning is because my processor is to cold atleast he made me laugh, they really should employ people who know what they doing

[dazboots]

hi there could any1 help me with this mobo.
no matter what i do i cant find how to change my ram timings in bios.
there is no option there 2 do this.
i have f6 bios. thx in responce.

[Delta9b]

Dazboots, hit ctrl + f1 at the MAIN BIOS screen, then go into M.I.T and all the timings will be there