UnOfficial Asus Rampage II Extreme Thread

[PalmeAsus]

Can the BIOS be configured so that the mobo will automatically shutdown if the RPM reported through the CPU fan header drops to zero?

I've connected my pump RPM sensor wire to the mobo's CPU fan header and I can see the resulting RPM in the BIOS; however, I'd like the PC to automatically shutdown if there is a pump failure and the RPM reading drops to zero.

That's not possbile only temp shutdown is possible atleast through bios maybe by using software.

[ExEngineer]

That's not possbile only temp shutdown is possible atleast through bios maybe by using software.

Thanks. I was wondering if I had missed something somewhere, but I guess it's just not possible.

[KILLER_K]

You can set shut down temps in the bios. Look in the OPT Fan 1/2/3 setting under Hardware Monitor, should be what you need there.

[ExEngineer]

KILLER_K: I previously looked at the OPT1/2/3 options but was hoping for a more elegant solution.

If I understand your suggestion correctly, I would hook up a temp probe to any of the OPT1/2/3 mobo sensor headers and find some place to attach the probe that would show a quick temp rise if the pump were to quit. Then I would set the shutdown temp limit in the BIOS slightly above my normal full load temp at that sensor location...?

If that is your suggestion, where do think a good place to place the probe would be? Outside (external) edge of the CPU waterblock?

[GoNz0]

the mofsets are bigger on this b3 board, i looked at the thermal pad from the b2 i had and the imprints are smaller.

[KILLER_K]

If that is your suggestion, where do think a good place to place the probe would be? Outside (external) edge of the CPU waterblock?

I would say closest to the center as you can get as that is where all the cores are on the i7. So the closer the better and the temp probes are virtually flat so it shouldn't effect the block too much.

[Leeghoofd]

So the closer the better and the temp probes are virtually flat so it shouldn't effect the block too much.

I would love to see you get good contact with a probe in the center of the heatsink (without modifying the base)

[KILLER_K]

I would love to see you get good contact with a probe in the center of the heatsink (without modifying the base)

I would say closest to the center as you can get as that is where all the cores are on the i7.

And they are about the thickness of a sheet of paper........

[Leeghoofd]

I really don't think you have a clue mate on the advice you are giving here. For my pleasure put a tiny piece of paper the size of a probe somewhere under ya heatsink and give me some feedback how it influences ya CPU temps... then try it with a probe and report back again (and give me an idea if the probe still works yes or no)

Troll the threads much?

So far all i have tried to do is help but yet here you come back again and again just trying to start. If you have something to add to a comment add it or else move on.

so enlighten me on just how much you know then. We are here to help not act like a total tool here.

I'm THE tread troll, why do you think I have so many posts... if you can't see with your proposed solution that you reduce contact between the IHS and the heatsink, then it's a total waste of even commenting anymore... I've always been here to aid and look for help. My opinion is that just putting a probe between the heatsink and the IHS is not a good enough solution, just trying to persuade you too see the light here... if he want's to get the closes to the cores he might need to mill the waterblock a bit. Otherwise mount the block and remove it.. check where the TIM spreads and where's contact with the IHS, just put the probe as close as it get's, anyway these CPU's start to throttle once they go over their specified tem range...

Nuff said I'm moving on... do with my comments what you want... and if that 's the only way to defend ya statement(s) is too become a bit foul mouthed so be it... not my issue, but ya own...

[KILLER_K]

I really don't think you have a clue mate on the advice you are giving here. For my pleasure put a tiny piece of paper the size of a probe somewhere under ya heatsink and give me some feedback how it influences ya CPU temps... then try it with a probe and report back again (and give me an idea if the probe still works yes or no)

Troll the threads much?

So far all i have tried to do is help but yet here you come back again and again just trying to start. If you have something to add to a comment add it or else move on.

so enlighten me on just how much you know then. We are here to help not act like a total tool here.

[affiliate13]

Has anyone put a temp probe between the IHS and HSF base?

If so what if any negative results were recorded?

If this has not been tested successfully it should not be dispensed as advice.

The TIM mixtures used are what? microns thick?

I am not convinced that putting a temp probe in there is a good idea, if you can demonstrate otherwise thats great.

I think we would all benefit from seeing those results.

[Stijndp]

Some things are just common sense and shouldn't be tested... It's like 1 + 1 = 2

[Johnmark]

I solved the issue, one of the pins in the socket was a little bent.

Thank GOD !!!

Not cool, I just destroyed a RAM stick and mem. slot A1 because one of the pins got outta whack! Ripped the pin off the RAM and the slot's contact is broken off.
Has this been a problem with others using this board? I've never had this issue before with Asus and my board is less than 2 months old. I wonder if this problem is due to the locking mechanism on this board i.e. only one lock on each slot instead of the locks being on both ends of the slot.
Now that I think of it that could cause more angled sliding action on the RAM/Contacts if that stick isn't placed in the slot at right angles when pushed in.
Moral of the story, be careful when mounting RAM on this board, make sure your at right angles when mounting.

[ExEngineer]

I would love to see you get good contact with a probe in the center of the heatsink (without modifying the base)

KILLER_K and Leeghoofd, thanks for the input.

I would never place a temp probe between my CPU and waterblock. Common sense says that that would defeat all the effort of machining the block interface as flat as possible, of using the least TIM paste possible, and of obtaining the most direct contact between the heat source and the heat sink.

If anyone has any suggestions on how to set up an R2E safety shutdown based on pump failure, through hardware or software, I would love some suggestions.

On another note, I would like to let anyone interested in TV tuners know that the R2E is OCUR compliant out-of-the-box. I now have two external ATI Digital Cable Tuners working fabulously with the board. No hacks needed. If you have any questions or interest, see http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/05/12...-media-center/ for details fo what I'm discussing. The OCUR-compliance may not be relevant anymore now that CableLabs and Microsoft are playing nice together, but if you're looking for a solution before next year, the R2E mobo works just fine with the ATI DCTs.

[Stijndp]

If anyone has any suggestions on how to set up an R2E safety shutdown based on pump failure, through hardware or software, I would love some suggestions.

It will shutdown at 95°C. I tried, it works and it takes only 0.8s to reach that.

[Brama]

It will shutdown at 95°C. I tried, it works and it takes only 0.8s to reach that.

I had a real pump failure and in my case it took about 25 seconds to shut down at 95° of IHS (cores where about 110°, temps in C°).

I have a transparent part of waterblock on cpu and it is funny to see the first steam bubbles that start to born.
I am at about 130 m over the sea level; around 800-1000 m you probably can see the water starting to boil.

[unclewebb]

You can use RealTemp to shut down your computer based on core temperature or Nvidia GPU temperature. rge has tested this feature and has had good results with it.

In the RealTemp folder is a simple one line file called RTShutDown.bat that calls the Windows shutdown.exe command. It looks like this

shutdown.exe /s /t 10 /f /c "RealTemp Alarm Shutdown"

The default is a 10 second interval before shut down but if you need that to be much quicker then change the 10 to a 1 to get a 1 second interval.

In the RealTemp Settings window set the Alarm to a low number like 60C and then run LinX and see if it works.



It's definitely not a good idea to put a thermocouple between the heatsink and IHS. Those two surfaces need to be nice and square for proper heat transfer. The Intel method is to cut a groove in the IHS for this purpose so that the heatsink will still be able to lie flat. I have the docs to do this in some folder on some hard drive so let me know if you need to see the official method.

[ExEngineer]

Thanks all.

You can use RealTemp to shut down your computer based on core temperature or Nvidia GPU temperature. rge has tested this feature and has had good results with it.

That's perfect! Thanks. I'll try out the shutdown feature (didn't know it was in there). I've been using RealTemp for a while now and I like it so far.

It's also good to know that the board will do a hardware shutdown if the CPU thermal limit is reached. That's an extra piece-of-mind there.

[CryptiK]

Hey guys, just getting used to my first i7 setup, and was doing some testing. The vcore is a bit excessive for the 3D benches, but I didn't have time to find minimum required.

4.21 GHz @ 1.360v 10 pass linx max mem (also small FFT/blend stable, linx actually takes a bit more voltage)



3D Mark 03 @ 4.51GHz / 859 MHz 7-7-7-20 1T / 2 x GTX285 @ 729c/1656s/1440m



AQM @ 4.51GHz / 859 MHz 7-7-7-20 1T / 2 x GTX285 @ 720c/1620s/1440m



3D Mark 06 @ 4.43GHz / 843 MHz 7-7-7-20 1T / 2 x GTX285 @ 729c/1656s/1440m

[Johnmark]

Hey guys, just getting used to my first i7 setup, and was doing some testing. The vcore is a bit excessive for the 3D benches, but I didn't have time to find minimum required.

4.21 GHz @ 1.360v 10 pass linx max mem (also small FFT/blend stable, linx actually takes a bit more voltage)

Great, Can you post your BIOS settings using the form on page 1 of this thread.

Also how much voltage was required to be LinX stable.

[CryptiK]

Great, Can you post your BIOS settings using the form on page 1 of this thread.

Also how much voltage was required to be LinX stable.

Will do up a template if I have time, it was very straight forward though these i7's are very easy to get to 4 - 4.2GHz stable.

Linx stable voltage for 4.2GHz core / 3.6GHz uncore is provided in the SS above (1.360v) - running prime small FFT/blend at the same settings requires less (1.344v).

[seba84_2005]

And this is my result

3Dmark06 with GTX 280 SLI

[koksy]

Just overclocking lightly on air, but I really don't like the temps :/ I'm all new at i7, so any help appreciated!

ai oc - X.M.P
Ratio - 21
HT - On
Turbo - Off
BCLK - 143
PCIE - 100
DRAM - Auto (suppose to be 1600, but it's at auto while I OC the CPU)
UCLK - Auto (Same as above)
QPI - Auto (same as above)
CPU Volt Target - 1,18
CPU Volt Current - 1,16
PLL - Auto
QPI-DRAM - 1,35 (default)

I ran linx for 5 runs and the highest core hit 69C :/ Should I just quit this airstuff and go light water (something like a Corsair H50), or can I do better with my TRUE?

[Johnmark]

Just overclocking lightly on air, but I really don't like the temps :/ I'm all new at i7, so any help appreciated!

ai oc - X.M.P
Ratio - 21
HT - On
Turbo - Off
BCLK - 143
PCIE - 100
DRAM - Auto (suppose to be 1600, but it's at auto while I OC the CPU)
UCLK - Auto (Same as above)
QPI - Auto (same as above)
CPU Volt Target - 1,18
CPU Volt Current - 1,16
PLL - Auto
QPI-DRAM - 1,35 (default)

I ran linx for 5 runs and the highest core hit 69C :/ Should I just quit this airstuff and go light water (something like a Corsair H50), or can I do better with my TRUE?

Sounds like you should be on water so you can get you cpu volts up and OCed to 4-4.2 mHz. As for what to use I'd post this in the WC forum and let the peeps there give you some advice. Personally I would use a single loop to cool everything, but lots of people are using multi loops with various degrees of success. From what I can ascertain there isn't a whole lot of value in dual loops, but as alway's some will be adamant it's the only way to go. And in your case you already have one loops so maybe that will be the easiest for you.

As for your core temps. you have a long way to go before you need to be concerned (100cMax). On my current rig which needs more rad, the core temps will get up to the low 80's after an hour or so of Priming at 21x200 @1.38v. Most OC's I see on the i7 will result in CPU temps in the mid 70's and low 80's when stressing.
70 to 80c is a good temp

[koksy]

70-80C is a good temp for each core or for general cpu temperature?