DFI UT X58-T3EH8 continued - Part 2

[kuti]

I installed XSPC full board block, when turn it on in the first time, I got error code 88, understanding this is going bad, I try clear all CMOS in all different way in 2 day but still unsuccessfully resurrection it. Taking mobo out of case and re-install original heat sink and I got very strange bios code, only symbol " - " is show up in LED when turn power on. I am waiting reply from DFT now if they accept RMA for me or I have to buy another mother board.

Before I did couple of installed & re-installed PWM heat sink with Enzotech southbridge water block and everything running fine.

[p2501]

Hmh, I could be misinformed, but from what I remember is that they say that one shouldn't mess with the stock heatsink assembly around the PWM. The area around the PWMs seems to be very fragile and needs a certain and even pressure, otherwise you might smoke them. So you could be lucky with your RMA but I wouldn't get my hopes up, I think you voided your warranty.

Maybe they'll give a discount on a new board, but when you need one anyway I'd just go with the R3E. Newer, more options, moar power and waaaaaay cooler PWM area. I run my T3eH8 with an watercooled i7@200*21, 1.39vc and 1.41v vtt and you feel the heat toasting your face when you come close to it's PWM area. R3E uses DirectFETs (example: the small one to the right) which are way smaller than comparable standard FETs while delivering the same ooomph and staying cooler. So I guess before the 8-phase design of the R3Eget's into problems your chip is already in flames...

[kuti]

Hey p2501, thanks for sharing with me. Anyway I am still waiting to send the board to DFI while searching any R3E available to buy. Cos R3E is very rare at the moment in UK, only pre-order.

[Factotum]

in search max BCLK:

[p2501]

Hey p2501, thanks for sharing with me. Anyway I am still waiting to send the board to DFI while searching any R3E available to buy. Cos R3E is very rare at the moment in UK, only pre-order.

You're welcome!
Do keep us updated on the RMA process!

[Bulldog14]

Hey p2501, thanks for sharing with me. Anyway I am still waiting to send the board to DFI while searching any R3E available to buy. Cos R3E is very rare at the moment in UK, only pre-order.

I have noted your RMA request and have approved it just now. I'm not too bothered if you guys change the coolers around, as long as no PCB damage results. If we find the PCB is damaged thou then it is basically game over. We'll just see when the board gets here.

DFI Support Europe.

[kuti]

I have noted your RMA request and have approved it just now. I'm not too bothered if you guys change the coolers around, as long as no PCB damage results. If we find the PCB is damaged thou then it is basically game over. We'll just see when the board gets here.

DFI Support Europe.

I like this . I just come back from post office and you probably will received the board in next 3-4 working day.

And definitely I can't blame for DFI if it is my fault.

Thanks Bulldog14.

[OUTSIDE]

I have, again, this mobo, and I have, again, one question:

With Intel Core i7 975 XE... I can't put the multiplier over 25. I can overtake this number with "turbo" mode, but when I put it and stress cpu (LinX, WPrime, etc.), the multiplier (I see it in CPU-Z) downs random between 26 and 30... why?

Thx!

ByE!

[Mafio]

probably it's a CPUZ's bug
try to check the multiplier with I7 turbo

[OUTSIDE]

When I put to 29x, at I7 Turbo (when the CPU is at 100%) says 28.220x

Why?

[donmarkoni]

Did you set these:

Genie BIOS Setting

CPU Feature
Set VR Current Limit Max: Enabled
Thermal Management Control: Disabled

[OUTSIDE]

Did you set these:

Genie BIOS Setting

CPU Feature
Set VR Current Limit Max: Enabled
Thermal Management Control: Disabled

I have all disabled... I will try your settings!

Thx!

ByE!

[malik22]

Hi guys I have a 5970 what should i set mem low gap too?

[Dopamin3]

Hi guys I have a 5970 what should i set mem low gap too?

If you just have one 5970 then the around 2000MB should be okay.

[OUTSIDE]

Did you set these:

Genie BIOS Setting

CPU Feature
Set VR Current Limit Max: Enabled
Thermal Management Control: Disabled

I'd try that... and worked for RETAIL 975, but with ES not worked...

Thx!

ByE!

[owikh84]

Got back the board from RMA due to code88
The cpu socket is replaced with a non foxconn one, the backplate is just plain silver metal without any printing.

[Atomel]

There is new beta bios 06/15/2010 issued by DFI.
Major reasons of change:
Update Intel MRC code for support Intel i7 un-lock CPUs.

[Mafio]

i flashed it yesterday.
it's a bit faster than the latest official bios and seems that can handle lower subtimings than the others bioses.

p.s i really appreciate that dfi with the LANparty division closed continue to make bioses for their mobo, this's seriousness.

[Forin]

I had a preposition of changing my UT to MSI Eclipse Plus. After a research I turned it down. One reason was that there are more BIOS updates for DFI anyway. I will try this new BIOS after the end of month - I have exams right now.

I hope DFI will comeback to desktop market someday.

i flashed it yesterday.
it's a bit faster than the latest official bios and seems that can handle lower subtimings than the others bioses.

p.s i really appreciate that dfi with the LANparty division closed continue to make bioses for their mobo, this's seriousness.

[eva2000]

Yeah DFI LP range will be back when the time is right - it isn't a permanent move

Anyway, my new 24/7 main work rig with some new gear and some old spare parts - including DFI UT X58-T3EH8. It's been several years since i used a pc case LOL http://i4memory.com/f80/new-24-7-wor...usb3-0-a-24444. Pure work rig

New stuff

• 1GB HIS HD5570
• 2x1GB Samsung F13 103SJ
• Shintaro USB 3.0 PCI-E card
• Shintaro Blazer USB 3.0 2.5" & 3.5" SATA hdd docker
• Corsair HX850
• Lian Li PC-7FNWX USB3.0 case

Full system:

• Xeon W3540 3845B010
• DFI Prolimatech Megahalem + 120x38mm Scythe UltraKaze 2000rpm 88cfm fan
• DFI UT X58-T3EH8
• 1GB HIS HD5570
• 6GB OCZ Platinum DDR3-1333 OCZ3P1333LVA6GK Animals (2000mhz binned micron specials)
• Pioneer DVD-RW IDE
• 640GB Samsung SATAII (HD642JJ)
• 2x 1GB Samsung F3 SATAII 103SJ
• 2x 1GB Samsung F1 SATAII 103UJ
• 2x 32GB OCZ Core V1 SSD (scratch disk installed in Manhattan dual drive L-Type hot swappable mobile racks)
• Shintaro USB3.0 PCI-E 2 port card
• Shintaro Blazer USB3.0 2.5" & 3.5" SATA hdd docker
• Corsair HX850 modular - only had to use 3 cables (2x 4pin molexes + 1x SATA power cable) as the drives are in Lian Li EX-H34B hot swap back plane
• Lian Li PC-7FNWX USB3.0 case

[Atomel]

Looks nice Eva2000. I am fan DFI too.
My case:

The rest is here.
Do you know what exactly does cpu feature lock option implemented in new beta bios?

[p2501]

CPU feature lock is for fixing a flaw that has been in the BIOS for some time, it didn't lock virtualisation features on boot which made some hacks in VMWare needed to run x64 virtual machines. With this option enabled the locking now works perfectly (on cold boot).

In short, it's for correct handling of vt and vt-d.

Anyone tried the new 615 beta?

[Mafio]

I tried it 1 week ago, the first impression was good.
BTW i didn't had enough time to test it properly, i've a damn exam tomorrow.

[p2501]

wow, I've just loaded this new beta since I'm not running FAH in this heat. I've went from the 11th May 2009 official to this one and a few minutes in it seems like it changed my board totally. Okay given the fact that from my last BIOS to this one several BIOSes where released I can't really say which one made the change or if it is cumulative bug fixing. But with the old BIOS running a W3520 and 12GB of OCZ memory I was victim of this dreaded unreliable boot behaviour (one boot okay, next one BSOD). Also the system just wouldn't reboot or cold boot correctly even if it was running fully loaded weeks on end without problems. Guess what is fixed now.

Did I mention that I'm lowering volts across the board? It seems the incompatibility is gone (we'll see, but it looks promising =) ) and I need to start from point one. Thumbs up for this! ATM I can't wipe that grin off of my face. Thank you DFI.

[Forin]

03/24 was a major upgrade, Indeed it changed this boards totaly,

I strongly suggest everybody with BIOSes older than 03/24 (2010) to upgrade to latest stable 04/29.

I have 06/15 for about 4 days now - no problems with compatibility or stability.

In free time I will check if OC is better on this BIOS.

wow, I've just loaded this new beta since I'm not running FAH in this heat. I've went from the 11th May 2009 official to this one and a few minutes in it seems like it changed my board totally. Okay given the fact that from my last BIOS to this one several BIOSes where released I can't really say which one made the change or if it is cumulative bug fixing. But with the old BIOS running a W3520 and 12GB of OCZ memory I was victim of this dreaded unreliable boot behaviour (one boot okay, next one BSOD). Also the system just wouldn't reboot or cold boot correctly even if it was running fully loaded weeks on end without problems. Guess what is fixed now.

Did I mention that I'm lowering volts across the board? It seems the incompatibility is gone (we'll see, but it looks promising =) ) and I need to start from point one. Thumbs up for this! ATM I can't wipe that grin off of my face. Thank you DFI.