Foxconn BloodRage Issues / BIOS Bugs Thread

[Seanie's Show]

Thanks, So you mean I need to set uncore to 3200mhz, at the moment on auto its defaulting to 2133mhz, what difference will bumping this setting upto 3200mhz make, not sure what uncore is or does.

Below is a snap shot of CPU-z and Foxconns software before the change to 3200mhz,both pieces of software reading the ram as 1067mhz when they are set to 1600mhz in the bios.

http://img190.imageshack.us/i/capturewcr.jpg/

And now after the change to 3200mhz, Foxconn software says RAM is at 1600mhz and so does CPU-z:

http://img194.imageshack.us/i/capture55.jpg/

Thanks for your help, i'll be off too start overclocking this baby now.

[Seanie's Show]

Unfortunatly EIST is Intels Speed Step Technology, and if you want the bonus +1 on the multiplier then you have to have this enabled, even if you have Turbo switched to always on, if you are not thrashing your machine, like benching it or something like that then it runs in a low level state, right now as im typing this the foxconn software says my CPU is at 2401.64mhz (200.14 x 12) but if I fire up prime or something else then it almost instantly jumps upto 4.2ghz (200 x 21) is this right / normal to get the extra +1 multi or should it sit at 4.2ghz constantly even when im not using the PC.

[Sch0cK]

That is normal and good like it is.

With G25 i can run at steedy 21x with Turbo always on

Uncore is Ram-controller, 3rd lev cache Qpi-interface ...
and it HAS TO RUN 2 x Ramspeed or more

[dengyong]

Windows 7 will lower your multi if "power options" aren't set to "high performance" regardless of what's set in bios. I believe vista does the same.

[Seanie's Show]

Thanks for your help guy's, I thought id give another bios a go, so I flashed to P08 I couldnt get my system stable at 4.2ghz with that bios so I then re-flashed to G25, same thing again I couldnt get stable at 4.2ghz, so finally I swapped the jumper on the mobo to bios ROM 2 which had P06 on it and hey presto 4.2ghz stable again, ran it successfully for 15 passes with LinX, the only difference ive noticed now im back on P06 is it used to complete 15 passes of LinX in 48mins but this time it took 54mins, is there any reason for this or is it completely random.

[r1ch]

Did you look at the cpu vcore for each bios? it has been mentioned a lot of times that the different bioses can change the cpu vcore so it might be that you need to increase the BIOS vcore to get the same actual voltage on the board with P08 and G25 BIOS.

Also, if you're loading an overclock profile then that might be the problem. Try setting the BIOS options manually and see if that makes any difference?

Try G25 again, i've used pretty much all the BIOSes and it's by far the best BIOS for me.

[MJRL]

I can't boot with my intel ssd in ahci mode, i know that in other mb it is possible, any tip for this?

I've instaled W7 in ahci, but after the first restart have to change it to ide mode, cause it couldn't find the boot, even if intel ssd was firts boot.

[Gambit_2K]

Im having issues with my brand new Bloodrage GTI and have traced it to my memorysticks. I can't boot with 3 sticks in the dimm slots. Just having one stick works fine but not 2 or 3. The boards gets stuck at POST right after displaying CPU model. And the display is showing code "4E".

I've tried downclocking and running the ram at 1066, upped the timings to 8-8-8-8 and thrown voltage from 1.65 up 1.85 on them but nothing work.

Is there a setting that im missing???I set the uncore to 24 since my ram muliplier is 12.

The ram I have is Corsair Dominator GT DDR3 1600MHz 6GB CL7-7-7-20 1.65V. And I have the same issues with the the first release bios P4? and the latest official one.

Please help!

[To(V)bo Co(V)bo]

Sounds like your cpu isnt seated right. I would reinstall your cpu, its probally not making good contact with the pins. I have heard this before, with people seeing less ram then they really have. Faulty mem controller? also check to make sure your ram is all the way in the slot. It can be tight fit on a new board. I had a old epox that did that to me, I had to press hard on the dimms to get it to post. Bump up your northbridge voltage a touch, helps with stability.

Could be a bad board too. Memory slots are the #1 rma reason. Did you alternate sticks and slots?

[Gambit_2K]

Sounds like your cpu isnt seated right. I would reinstall your cpu, its probally not making good contact with the pins. I have heard this before, with people seeing less ram then they really have. Faulty mem controller? also check to make sure your ram is all the way in the slot. It can be tight fit on a new board. I had a old epox that did that to me, I had to press hard on the dimms to get it to post. Bump up your northbridge voltage a touch, helps with stability.

Could be a bad board too. Memory slots are the #1 rma reason. Did you alternate sticks and slots?

Im not really seeing less ram than I have, it's just that i won't boot with more than 1 stick of memory in a slot. I've tried all slots with 1 stick in them and it works just fine. So it's not 1 particular stick or 1 particular slot that's holding me back. And im sure they are in as hard as they are gonna get.

Im gonna try and reinstall my CPU and up the northbridge voltage when I get back after work.

IT really sucks since all the part are brandspanking new.

[To(V)bo Co(V)bo]

I feel you. I got a pile of parts ready to put together, bloodrage also. Got my fingers crossed, its been a couple months after I bought it. Didnt think it would take this long. Oh well.

Make sure you have xmp disabled also.
Also bump up the vtt voltage a tad (memory controller), thats suppose to help also.
Oh yeah, bloodrage has a bios bug that sets the cas higher than it says in the bios. Maybe this has a affect? set your cas pretty high like 9
You might also want to install windows with one stick of ram, after its loaded up try putting the other sticks in.
check the post code list for bloodrage in the stickies
At least it powers on with all the sticks in.

Wheres saaya when you need him?

[To(V)bo Co(V)bo]

post code says 4E Test base memory from 256K to 640K and extend memory above 1MB with various patterns


What other hardware you have in the rig?

[Gambit_2K]

post code says 4E Test base memory from 256K to 640K and extend memory above 1MB with various patterns


What other hardware you have in the rig?

CPU: i7 920 d0
Harddrive: 2*250 GB WS Caviar 2500KS @ RADI0
PSU:Tagan 580W
VGA: Ati X300 64 mb PCIE

My rig isn't complete yet, I just wanted to do some benchning before the rest of my parts arrive but that was asking a little much hehe.

Im gonna try upping NB volt, VTT and set the cas to maybe 9-9-9-24? and reinstall my CPU when im home. I got my fingers crossed.

Here are my settings right now.

[kimble]

I am also having the exact same problem as Gambit2k.

I am using 6gb ocz pc3 16000 goldseries.With all sticks of ram installed the bloodrage will not boot up os (just loops),yet with 1 stick of ram it is fine,I have tested the ram (fine) I have tested all ram slots on the bloodrage with 1 stick of ram (also fine).

I have the correct timings input as well as ram volts.

I am quite at a loss as what to do here.


I also forgot to mention I am running quad sli 259gtxs,when i take one gpu the 6gb of ram works fine,os is windows 7

[Gambit_2K]

I am also having the exact same problem as Gambit2k.

I am using 6gb ocz pc3 16000 goldseries.With all sticks of ram installed the bloodrage will not boot up os (just loops),yet with 1 stick of ram it is fine,I have tested the ram (fine) I have tested all ram slots on the bloodrage with 1 stick of ram (also fine).

I have the correct timings input as well as ram volts.

I am quite at a loss as what to do here.


I also forgot to mention I am running quad sli 259gtxs,when i take one gpu the 6gb of ram works fine,os is windows 7

I saw something on the foxconn supportforum about quad sli 259GTX problem. Have you checked there?

Anyways have tried uping the voltage and setting 9-9-9-9 timings without result. Im gonna try and install win7 with one stick now.

[kimble]

No I have not yet Gambit,thank you for your help I will head over there and try to find it.

[kimble]

Thank you Gambit!

Seems on the foxconn forums one person with quad sli was having a conflict with using their creative soundcard and 2x 295gtxs.

I have taken the soundcard out and it now boots fine with 6gb.

Thank you for your help.


I hope you resolve your issue soon mate.

[BenchZowner]

Gambit you have a damaged IMC ( Integrated Memory Controller ) or a bent ( or more than 1 ) socket LGA1366 pins.

[To(V)bo Co(V)bo]

Still a good idea to reseat the cpu, and take a peek at the pins. That was my first suspect too benchzowner

[Gambit_2K]

Guess how I solved my problem... I changed my VGA card. I took a stab in the dark and hit the bullseye. First I was totally in the mindstate that I would have to RMA my motherboard, especially after reseating my CPU and reading what you guys posted about perhaps having a damaged meemorycontroller.

But then I thought, since the other guy had incompatabilities with his VGA card and others parts of his system , what If I changed my Radeon X300 for the Radeon HD4770 from my HTPC? I did and it booted up and is working great!

Thx for the quick help! Foxconn's own support forums got nothing on you guys

Still though, I wonder if my soon to be bought 5870 will have any issues with my board... - To be continued...

[To(V)bo Co(V)bo]

Finally, what took you so long. Nah thats cool. That was gonna be my last suggestion to take everything out and see if it ran.
Its nice to have backup video cards for troubleshooting. Thats why I kepy my old school pci mx400 card around. Just about a guaranteed start for any computer, no matter how old it is.

[Gambit_2K]

Finally, what took you so long. Nah thats cool. That was gonna be my last suggestion to take everything out and see if it ran.
Its nice to have backup video cards for troubleshooting. Thats why I kepy my old school pci mx400 card around. Just about a guaranteed start for any computer, no matter how old it is.

Yeah I think im gonna invest in a PCI VGA too after this.

Im new to overclocking the i7 and X58, I've read that you should keep the VTT voltage close to the dram voltage? within 0.5? Is this true? Cause keeping the VTT @ 1.6V seems a little high no?

[To(V)bo Co(V)bo]

Thats way too high, you wanna keep it about .5v less than the ram max. I think most people are around 1.2~1.3 vtt. No more than .5 or you will have a crunchy IMC.

[Utnorris]

Keep in mind the BR actually undervolts the VTT, so it may say 1.6v, but it actually is 1.5v. As long as the difference between the dimm voltage and VTT is less than .5v you should be fine, i.e. dimm voltage of 1.65v then VTT should be higher than 1.15v. Running it closer then .5v is fine and a lot of folks run the VTT up in the 1.4v to 1.5v range when doing high overclocks.

[Sch0cK]

My settings are,
+100mV to +300mV VTT depend on Bclk.
With +300mV 225Bclk on Water with D0
Most D0 have an optimum about 1,35V with Air/Water,
more is getting worse again.