Asus Striker II Extreme: Corruption/Freezes Troubleshooting Thread

[Dan7e]

Well, I have 2 2GB Kingmax DDR3 memories.
I've never liked the sound of overclocking, and I wouldn't like to try it, without knowing, how does it effects, the machines parts. I prefer to have a slower computer, but for longer duration, than the opposite. Thanks for the opportunity, but I'd rather say, I'd do the standard.

[neo mike]

Well this is XS forums, in that case dan, just go into your bios, Hit delete at bootup, and when in bios just hit f5 that will load your default setting automaticly, and you should be fine, try that and let me know how it works.

[Dan7e]

Okay I'll check it.
One question, though: is this going to affect on my boot order and harddrive priorities, right?

[neo mike]

I think you might have to set those manually.

[MajorFU]

ok guys, got it running pretty sweet now with no overclocking, here are my final settings:

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = TT Toughpower 1200
CPU = QX9450
RAM = G.Skill 2x2GB DDR3 PC3-12800
HDD Veliciraptor 300GB =
VGA1 = Leadtek 9800gx2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = asus supreme sfx II thingy that came with the board
NorthBridge Cooling = stock
SouthBridge Cooling = stock
CPU Cooling = arctic freezer pro
RAM Cooling = corsair dominator
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = Newest on ASUS Site 9.46
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version = soundmax 5.10.01
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = PC3-12800
AI Overclock Tuner = CPU Level Up
CPU Multiplier = 8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = x5
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 18
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = Manual 8 (auto was 5 which was below gskill specs)
tRC = AUTO 40
tWR = AUTO 12
tWTR = AUTO 18
tFAW = AUTO 25
tRD = AUTO 9
tRTP = Manual 8 (auto was 6 which was below gskill specs)
tRFC = AUTO 88
tREF = AUTO 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto Actual 1.31
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto Actual 1.52
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto Actual 1.13
Memory Voltage = 1.84 Actual 1.90
NB Core Voltage = 1.38 Actual 1.40
SB Core Voltage = 1.50 Actual 1.50
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio =Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio =Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio =Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt =Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt =Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

The main timings (7-7-7-18) had to be manually put in too, the auto was way up in the 10's and 11's. I hope people find them helpfull

[neo mike]

There are alot newer nforce drivers than the ones you got from asus website, try here, im using 15.76 www.guru3d.com

[Dan7e]

It doesn't seem to help. The freezes are the same. :S
And Now, at the booting sequence, "Detect driver done. None drivers detected." sentence is being displayed for a moment. I left the default settings as You told me, and only changed the boot list, and the hard drives priority. And I don't see any kind of changes.

Correction:
The freezes are more frequent. :S

[MajorFU]

my advice is to use the drivers I have specified in my list, get the system stable and then experiment with newer drivers which so far I have found cause many BSOD. However in my case it could be the cheap and nasty leadtek 9800gx2

The problem i had was dicking around with bios settings trying to get my system stable when it was the drivers causing the problem, getting the system stable first provides a stable platform to then find the most reliable drivers for your set up.

Edit: Worth noting that both my gfx and chipset drivers are those available from the respective manufacturers sites and for me this always has been the starting place for the most stable drivers for this and previous pc's

And Dan7e try making your memory clock command to 2T, its makes a big difference in stability for me

[neo mike]

Hey dan, can you post all your setting that your running now ? use one of the bios templates on this page and fill it out with your settings, your board should run fine at stock, something aint right, but without seeing your whole settings i dont know where to start.

[otisthecat]

There are alot newer nforce drivers than the ones you got from asus website, try here, im using 15.76 www.guru3d.com

where did you get these drivers from cannot find them on guru 3d could you upload them somewhere

[neo mike]

There on guru3d, click on top of page on downloads, the look right side of screen, click mainboard drivers, you will see nvidia chipset drivers, then you have choice of all drivers.

[Dan7e]

Sorry neo, I wasn't around a while. I'll gather the setting tomorrow and will post it soon.
Thanks. And thanks for the tip majorfu, I'll deffinitely try that.

[Dan7e]

So here's the deal:
It seems the freezes has reduced efficiently. Yesterday I after turning on the pc, I converted a video(where the pc used to freeze), and it didn't freeze at all. I left it turned in for a couple of hours(actually 5 I think), and done the same process, that also worked without freeze.
Now what I did after the bios update is loaded a pre-saved profile of settings, that I used with the early bios, and I only changed the memory clock command to 2T as mayorfu suggested. So thanks for the help.
But there's somenthing: after the latest turn-in, one of the fans, that is on the pc's casing started to make loud noises, like as something would reached the fan, and it keep clicking. After a cold reset, the noise goes away. This happened before a couple of times. I checked the fan and nothing were near to interfear with the fan, and also I cleaned it. So what would it be? I f still needs the settings post I'll deffinitely do it. And also if any freeze happens I'll let You know .

[MajorFU]

yes i have similar fan noise for few seconds on boot then goes as OS loads, i think its the CPU fan but its hard to tell with all the fans I have

also I am happy that small suggestion helped you, might be worth running cpuz(cpuid) and takeing a full dump from that and send me the details and also post what the auto mem timings have been given by the board

There may be slightly more improvements to make

[Dan7e]

For me fans noise can only be get rid of by turning off the whole machine. It's a simple fan that draws the heat out of the pc-s case, I checked it.
Also yesterday there was another freeze, so it didn't vanished, however definitelly reduced its chance.
I downloaded this cpuz prog. As soon as it's up and running, I'll post the results along with the time settings. THX!

[Dan7e]

I really apriciate Your help, guys.
Here's list:
[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Chieftec CFT-750-14CS
CPU = Intel Pentium III Xeon, 3000 MHz (7 x 429) -> Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E8400
RAM = 2 x 2048 MB Dual Channel DDR3 1333MHz KingMax
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = SAMSUNG HD252KJ SCSI Disk Device (232 GB)
VGA1 = Bliss NVIDIA GEForce 8800GT PCX 512MB TV DUAL DVI
VGA2 ( if you have ) = -
VGA3 ( if you have ) = -
SPU ( Sound Card ) = SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock
CPU Cooling = Stock given to the CPU
RAM Cooling = -
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 5.1.2600
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = Omega 2.169.21
Sound Card Drivers Version = 5.10.1.6310
[b][color=red]BIOS version = 1104

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Auto
CPU Multiplier = 9.0
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333 Actual = 1333.3
MEM (DDR) MHz = Auto Actual = 1333.3
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = Auto -> Current = 9
tRCD = Auto -> Current = 9
tRP = Auto -> Current = 9
tRAS = Auto -> Current = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T -> Current = 2T
tRRD = Auto -> Current = 4
tRC = Auto -> Current = 33
tWR = Auto -> Current = 12
tWTR = Auto -> Current = 16
tFAW = Auto -> Current = 21
tRD = 15 -> Current = 15
tRTP = 7 -> Current = 7
tRFC = 255 -> Current = 255
tREF = Auto -> Current = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto
[color=red]Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = Auto
NB Core Voltage = Auto
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Auto
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
CPU C State Capacity = C4
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
[color=red]Virtualization Technology = Enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = - Disabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = - Disabled

Spread Spectrum Control
[color=red]CPU Spread Spectrum = Auto
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Auto
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Auto
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Auto

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CPUZ Results:
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CPU:

Name = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Code Name = Wolfdale
Package = Socket 775 LGA
Technology = 45 nm
Core Voltage = 1.216 V

Clocks:
Core Speed ~ 2000.1 - 3000.4 MHZ
Multiplier ~ x6.0 - x9.0
Bus Speed ~ 333.4 MHz
Rated FSB ~ 1333.6MHZ
Cache:
L1 Data Size = 2 x 32 KBytes
L1 Inst. Size = 2 x 32 KBytes
L2 Size = 6144 KBytes

Cores = 2
Threads = 2

Memory:
Type = DDR3
Channels = Dual
Size = 4096 MB
Timings
DRAM Freq ~ 666.7 MHZ
FSBRAM = 1:2

[Cibic]

Whats up with you tRFC? Its the last value you can set, try it on Auto. You can also try setting P1 and P2 enabled with 1.44v on NorthBridge. I also suggest to manualy sett Ram voltage to designed specs.

[MajorFU]

with cpuz the final tab allows you to take a complete dump to text, please get this as it contains important info the about the ram (here is what mine gave me. also please look at the monitor and include what volts the mobo supplies to various components when on auto, its likely the mobo will not be supplying enough to the ram for a stable setting

[neo mike]

Dan, enable P1 P2, your trfc is wacked out, try about 75. All your overvoltages should be set manually, this board overvolts very badly, you need to set them yourself. Try 1.30-1.32 vtt, 1.45 nb,cpu pll 1.50-1.52, cpu voltage 1.25. Change your memory timings to 8-8-8-24.

[Dan7e]

Wow, I've never thought the default settings are so wrong.
I changed the values U told me, neo. At the vtt option the 1.32 turned yellow, so I left it on 1.30, but there wasn't any issue besides.
Here's the cpuz.txt major, I didn't know this can export so much information. :S
Oh, I've extracted it right after I changed the values, that neo suggested.

[neo mike]

Ok dan try these settings, look at each setting and follow it to the letter, this will have your cpu running at 3.2 mgz, your ram at 1600mgz, a small mild overclock, these settings should be very close, put them into the bios and let me know what happens.

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = synced
FSB (QDR) MHz = Actual = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = Auto Actual = 1600
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = Auto -> Current = 9
tRCD = Auto -> Current = 9
tRP = Auto -> Current = 9
tRAS = Auto -> Current = 24
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T -> Current = 2T
tRRD = Auto -> Current = 4
tRC = Auto -> Current = 33
tWR = Auto -> Current = 12
tWTR = Auto -> Current = 16
tFAW = Auto -> Current = 21
tRD = 15 -> Current = 15
tRTP = 7 -> Current = 7
tRFC = 255 -> Current = 85
tREF = Auto -> Current = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25-1.27
[color=red]Loadline Calibration = enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.50-1.54
CPU VTT Voltage =1.30-1.32
Memory Voltage = >auto
NB Core Voltage = 1.45-1.50
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = may need +10 +20 leave auto for now
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Auto
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
CPU C State Capacity =disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
[color=red]Virtualization Technology = disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = - Disabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = - Disabled

Spread Spectrum Control
[color=red]CPU Spread Spectrum = disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = disabled

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[ozgunkara]

Hello
i had an asus P5NT WS motherboard and tried to watercool it but it broke down so i got the cpu and hard discs from it and build a new pc. i formatted both HDs and installed XP and Vista. i didn't overclock and used stock auto settings most of the settings(i filled the form and sening it on attachment). in vista it randomly freezes while downloading something or using internet explorer after 5 minutes or 2 hours of use. it is the same while playing games sometimes 30 minutes sometimes 3 hours. in XP it was the same until last day. when i boot XP everything works fine my desktop launches the bar on the right bottom corner starts filling and suddenly a blank blue screen comes and you can't do anything other than rebooting it so ii can't use xp right now.

P.S: i watercool RAM, CPU, Fusion Block, HDs so i don't think temperature is the problem.

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Hiper 780watt 
CPU =intel Q6700
RAM = 2x 2gb OCZ Platinum 1333mhz
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = 2x Samsung hd250hj 250gb
VGA1 = Zotac GTX 285
VGA2 ( if you have ) = none
VGA3 ( if you have ) = none
SPU ( Sound Card ) = none
NorthBridge Cooling = stock, water
SouthBridge Cooling = stock
CPU Cooling = koolance cpu-340 water
RAM Cooling = koolance ram-35 water
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 181.22
Sound Card Drivers Version = none
BIOS version 1202 REQUIRED 1202

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = auto
CPU Multiplier = 10.0
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1066
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = auto
P2 = auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = auto 7
tRCD = auto 7
tRP = auto 7
tRAS = auto 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = auto 1T
tRRD = auto 4
tRC = auto 28
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 16
tFAW = auto 17
tRD = auto 9
tRTP = auto 5
tRFC = auto 60
tREF = auto 7.8uS

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = auto 1.31
Loadline Calibration = disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto 1.52
CPU VTT Voltage = auto 1.23
Memory Voltage = 1.74 1.80
NB Core Voltage = auto 1.36
SB Core Voltage = auto 1.48
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = auto
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Enabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Enabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Auto
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = auto
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = auto

Problem Description
i have both 32bit Xp professional and 64bit Vista Business installed on seperate Hard drives and dual boot. both Xp and Vista crash randomly during idle mode oe playing games i tried different bios but none of them changed anything. I tried to overclock the cpu few times but it is not stable unless i use ai overclock tuner 10%. so i don't overclock but still have random crashes

[Cibic]

With ram able to run at 1800 MHz

Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1800
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1800
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
(CMD) = 4GB and above should just go for 2T
tRRD = Auto (then set it to whatever the auto was)
tRC = The rule is don't go lower than tCAS + tRAS + 2 but will go abit lower than that with more voltage, usually gives memtest erros at test 4/5 if tightened too much
tWR = 12 but can go 10 with adequate voltage
tWTR = Auto (then set it to whatever the auto was)
tFAW = Auto (then set it to whatever the auto was)
tRD = Auto (then set it to whatever the auto was)
tRTP = Auto (then set it to whatever the auto was)
tRFC = Depends upon ram, if tighten too much you will get BSOD during os load
tREF = Auto, usually 7.8ms

Over Voltage
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Varies, if it helps running 24/7 q6600 VID 1.26 from 1066 (9 x actual FSB) to 3.8GHz, 1900 (8 x actual FSB) with 1.54vCore and VTT, with just 1.58v (actual 1.6) vPLL.
CPU VTT Voltage = Might be a good idea to set this same as vCore
NB Core Voltage = 1.56 minimum, P1 & P2 enabled should go up to 1.6. If you are more stable with more voltage then increase vDimm because ram takes it out NB. I can run 1900FSB with 1.58 (actual 1.6) vNB
SB Core Voltage = 1.5 unless changing PCI express busses and MCP to SPP freqs.
CPU GTL REFs Ratio = Depending on your VTT, formula is (VTT * 0.667) - (VTT * 0.635) for 65nm and (VTT * 0.635) - (VTT * 0.667) for 45nm (unconfirmed, I think positive number would work)
NB GTL REF Ratio = AUTO
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Auto - This doesn't affect OC ability.
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled - Doesn't work with overclocked CPU.
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Run ram at stock timings and voltage. If this is unstable for you increase vDimm, loosen timings and/or disable P1 and P2. vDimm drops a bit on load and it does drop as low as what you set it to.
The most important thing is to run ram sync'ed with fsb.
Once you test small fft's on prime for at least 4 hours, try blend for another 8 h. Now monitor for any load drop on CPU load, if you do then GTL ref's are wrong; as I haven't got a 45nm CPU my guess is you should do a positive number. Having different gtl refs leads to instability on any clock, all gtl ref's EXCLUDING NB GTL and RAM GTL should be about the same. If it helps I run task manager with Update Speed set to Low then I regularly check for any drop by not being in front of the monitor for hours . If any core fails after 4h small fft's passed then you need to increase vDimm, vNB or SB (if you increase pci epxress busses or MCP to SPP freqs).

[Devour]

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = coolermaster ( 500W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
RAM = OCZ Platinum DDR3-1333 4GB
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = WDC ( 250 GB, SATA II )
VGA1 = XFX 8600 GT Fatal1ty
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Supreme ….. came with the board
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan above it blowing towards the NB
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan above it blowing towards the SB
CPU Cooling = stock
RAM Cooling = non
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v20.08
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v182.20
Sound Card Drivers Version = 5.10
BIOS version 1002

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 4
tRC = 28
tWR = 12
tWTR = 16
tFAW = 17
tRD = 9
tRTP = 5
tRFC = 60
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.26V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.48V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.10V
Memory Voltage = 1.63V
NB Core Voltage = 1.29V
SB Core Voltage = 1.48V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description

games and video’s freeze from time to time

first I could just reboot and it would not freeze again until I turned the pc off but now it freeze’s every 10 to 30 min in a game

tested it with WoW / Guilwars / Cod 4/ L4D /Diablo 2/ RA3 / C&C KW

[Cibic]

Devour
Try setting VTT at 1.3, PLL on 1.5, make sure ram votlage and timings is at stock (say if it says 1.65 set in bios 1.64, you can lower it later once stable). Check your cpu vid in coretemp without running any other monitoring software, the vid is the voltage the cpu requires to work at stock frequency. Your voltage is quite high for q9300; a friend of mine has the same cpu and if I recall right all he needs is 1.23v, with LLC enabled set it at 1.18v and it will be at ~1.23 if you check in bios Power>Hardware Monitor>Voltage Monitor. Also set NB at 1.44v and if you are running stock keep all gtl refs on auto. By the way, my friend hasn't got loadline calibration feature so I kept his cpu voltage at 1.23 and on load it drops at 1.18 running stable for 4h on prime small fft's and 8h on blend.