Asus P6T6 WS Revolution

**eva2000** · 07-27-2009, 04:55 AM

Thanks to Asus Australia, I just started with P6T6 WS Revolution in the past few days still learning the ropes but it's an easy board to overclock. I'll start with old i7 920 C0 step cpu then move on to my i7 920 D0 and W3520 D0 cpus:

System:

i7 920 C0 3836A756 #2
EK Supreme LT 1366 / FESER 480 / MCP655
Asus P6T6 WS Revolution
OCZ Platinum DDR3-1333Mhz 7-7-7-24 (OCZ3P1333LVA6GK 'Animal Series')
512MB Inno3D 8800GT OC Edition @742/1836/2000
750GB Samsung SATA
Pioneer DVR-217 DVD-RW
Corsair HX1000 PSU
WinXP Pro SP3 (nLite fully updated) with Vista Theme

6x PCI-E x16 Slots!

x16 PCI-E Slot #1 = x16 or x8
x16 PCI-E Slot #2 = x8
x16 PCI-E Slot #3 = x16 or x8
x16 PCI-E Slot #4 = x8
x16 PCI-E Slot #5 = x16
x16 PCI-E Slot #6 = x4

Specifications

Update: For those asking, I'm using 0007 beta bios for this board. I've uploaded and included Asus P6T6 WS Revolution 0601 beta, 0007 beta and 0001 beta bioses here

1. Rapidshare http://rapidshare.com/files/27282574...llbetabios.zip (use at your own risk).
2. Sendspace http://www.sendspace.com/file/toyan8

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**eva2000** · 07-27-2009, 04:56 AM

Bios Screen Shots

Rest of screenshots located at > http://i4memory.com/f54/asus-p6t6-ws...n-shots-18771/

**eva2000** · 07-27-2009, 04:58 AM

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DDR3-2000Mhz 9-9-9-24 1T at 1.66v vdimm

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DDR3-2058Mhz 9-9-9-24 1T at 1.68v vdimm

B2B = AUTO (0)

DDR3-2108Mhz 9-9-9-24 1T at 1.74v vdimm

DDR3-2170Mhz 9-9-9-24 1T at 1.74v vdimm
Max CPUZ Validation was done with same settings as for above DDR3-2108Mhz benchmarks. Yes that's right 4343Mhz validation at 1.408v vcore HT Enabled not bad for old C0 stepping

**eva2000** · 07-27-2009, 04:59 AM

Max BCLK Preliminary Testing
I started testing memory clocks first but one thing led to another, I ended up pushing BCLK frequency somewhat, so decided to see how Asus P6T6 WS Revolution faired in terms of BCLK. This i7 920 3836A756 C0 cpu on DFI UT X58-T3EH8 booted easily to 227-228bclk from bios into windows for super pi 32m with max validation between 231-235bclk all on TRUE120 air cooling.

On Asus P6T6 WS Revolution seems the initial ceiling is similar, in that can boot from bios straight into windows at up to 228bclk with only bumping IOH voltage from 1.1v to 1.20/1.22v and QPI/DRAM (uncore = CPU VTT) volts of 1.3875-1.400v with PCI-E frequency of 103mhz. Managed to pull of 225bclk for Super Pi 1M and 8M but not 32M stable and 228bclk validation at the same voltages.

Issue: Came across my first issue on this board, for some reason I can't set Uncore/CPU VTT voltage (what Asus calls QPI/DRAM volts) to a value >1.400v without after exiting bios, with boot up screen running into blank screen with POST CODE = 31 which isn't in the manual of listed POST CODES ??? If I set to 1.400v QPI/DRAM or less can get into windows at 226-228bclk easily. Something, I'll need to investigate later

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228.3Bclk

Max BCLK Testing continued...
7 days ago, tried my first attempt at max bclk on i7 920 3836A756 C0 #2 cpu, and got to around 228bclk validation but no 32M Pi stability. Now after trial and error testing of bios settings and voltages, managed to pull off 230 bclk validation and 225.8 bclk for Super Pi 32M.

Asus TurboV windows app was pretty useful for testing different voltages within windows for Super Pi 32M. I used TurboV in conjunction with setFSB to start with 220 bclk boot from bios into windows and setFSB to 223 bclk for 32M Pi. Then after figuring out voltages tried 225 bclk boot from bios into windows and passed 32M Pi at 225 and 226 bclk.

230 bclk

220 bclk boot from bios, 32M Pi passed @220bclk, setFSB to 221bclk, 222bclk, and 223bclk.

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220bclk

221bclk

222bclk

223bclk

225bclk boot from bios, 32M Pi passed @225bclk and setFSB to 226bclk.

225bclk

226bclk

PCI-E Frequency = 110mhz for all above tests.

System:

i7 920 C0 3836A756 #2
EK Supreme LT 1366 / FESER 480 / MCP655
Asus P6T6 WS Revolution
OCZ Platinum DDR3-1333Mhz 7-7-7-24 (OCZ3P1333LVA6GK 'Animal Series')
512MB Inno3D 8800GT OC Edition @742/1836/2000
750GB Samsung SATA
Pioneer DVR-217 DVD-RW
Corsair HX1000 PSU
WinXP Pro SP3 (nLite fully updated) with Vista Theme

More tests to come

**eva2000** · 07-27-2009, 05:00 AM

Uncore Frequency Testing - preliminary findings

As to uncore testing, i only really did max uncore extensive test with W3520 D0 on DFI UT X58 around Uncore of 4600-4760mhz for 32M pi-validations. All only i7 920 C0/D0 cpus on DFI UT X58-T3EH8, I didn't push uncore past 4200-4400mhz. On P6T6, only used my poorest/worst i7 920 3836A756 C0 #2 cpu and that easily pushed to 4200mhz uncore for 32M and 4401mhz uncore for validation. This is all on water cooled cpu. So pretty nice the differences could be due to C0 vs D0 stepping or added NF200 on P6T6 ?.

P6T6 though gains performance in 32M pi up to 4200mhz. At 4300+ uncore 32M pi loops were slower than at 4200 and below uncore, so suggests RTL latency etc was too loose at 4300+ uncore. Still more investigating need

Super Pi 32M
Uncore Comparisons: 16x vs 18x vs 19x vs 20x vs 21x
Testing uncore frequency on i7 920 3836A756 C0 #2 cpu with P6T6 WS Revolution 0601 beta bios and pretty much the same key voltages needed for 32M Pi stability as with DFI UT X58-T3EH8 tests with W3520 D0 cpu - CPU VTT and VDIMM - as you push Uncore frequency higher you need more CPU VTT uncore volts (QPI/DRAM) and VDIMM

Max screenshot uncore for now is 4401Mhz

Everest Ultimate
Uncore and RTL A/B/C value comparisons

RTL A/B/C = 51/54/54

RTL A/B/C = 61/62/63

RTL A/B/C = 64/66/66

RTL A/B/C = 66/66/67

RTL A/B/C = 69/72/72

Quick 32M Pi bench pushing these OCZ Platinum 1333 Animals to DDR3-1702Mhz 7-7-7-24 1T at:

1.66v vdimm, 1.40v CPU VTT (QPI/DRAM) for default 3404mhz Uncore frequency
1.74v vdimm, 1.60v CPU VTT (QPI/DRAM) for 20x multi Uncore frequency of 4255mhz

As most folks know as you overlock the Uncore (NB) frequency you'll need more vdimm voltage to get stable. But as with DFI UT X58 uncore frequency tests, Asus P6T6 WS Revolution needs more CPU VTT uncore (QPI/DRAM) voltage as well. You can see more Uncore frequency comparisons here. Asus P6T6 WS Revolution certainly needs alot more CPU VTT uncore volts to reach similar bclk/uncore/mem frequencies than on DFI UT X58-T3EH8 though!

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**eva2000** · 07-27-2009, 05:02 AM

i7 920 3836A756 C0 #2 @4493Mhz HT Enabled
Managed 25Mhz clocks higher HT enabled Super Pi 32M clock than what I could manage with exact same cooling on DFI UT X58-T3EH8.

Asus P6T6 WS Revolution HT Enabled 32M Pi @1.488v = 4493Mhz
DFI UT X58-T3EH8 HT Enabled 32M Pi @1.488v = 4468Mhz

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@4493Mhz

@4468Mhz

Some 3d benchmarking

System:

i7 920 C0 3836A756 #2
EK Supreme LT 1366 / FESER 480 / MCP655
Asus P6T6 WS Revolution
OCZ Platinum DDR3-1333Mhz 7-7-7-24 (OCZ3P1333LVA6GK 'Animal Series')
512MB Inno3D 8800GT OC Edition @742/1836/2000
750GB Samsung SATA
Pioneer DVR-217 DVD-RW
Corsair HX1000 PSU
WinXP Pro SP3 (nLite fully updated) with Vista Theme

**eva2000** · 07-27-2009, 05:03 AM

DDR3-2232MHz 9-9-9-24 1T at 1.84v

Starting to get a better understanding of P6T6 WS Revolution board, managed to pull off higher cpuz validation of DDR3-2232Mhz 9-9-9-24 1T and Super Pi 1M @DDR3-2160Mhz 9-9-9-24 1T both at 1.84v with CPU VTT (QPI/DRAM) of 1.65v.

OCZ3P1333LVA6GK 'Animals' CAS8 Overclocking continued....
Improved on previous max 8-8-8-24 1T clocks of DDR3-1997Mhz validation and DDR3-1954Mhz for Super Pi 32M at 1.70v. Managed validation @DDR3-2080Mhz 8-8-8-24 1T at 1.76v and Super Pi 32M @DDR3-1990Mhz 8-8-8-24 1T at 1.76v (seems 200bclk with DDR3-2000Mhz gets 5-10 errors on test #5 loop in memtest86+ v2.11).

Interesting thing is BACK To BACK CAS# Delay subtiming optimal values for this clock are either 4 or 8. AUTO, 6, and 10 result in less stability for these memory modules.

@DDR3-2080Mhz 8-8-8-24 1T at 1.76v

@DDR3-1990Mhz 8-8-8-24 1T at 1.76v

System:

i7 920 C0 3836A756 #2
EK Supreme LT 1366 / FESER 480 / MCP655
Asus P6T6 WS Revolution
OCZ Platinum DDR3-1333Mhz 7-7-7-24 (OCZ3P1333LVA6GK 'Animal Series')
512MB Inno3D 8800GT OC Edition @742/1836/2000
750GB Samsung SATA
Pioneer DVR-217 DVD-RW
Corsair HX1000 PSU
WinXP Pro SP3 (nLite fully updated) with Vista Theme

**eva2000** · 07-27-2009, 05:04 AM

Now pushing 12GB A-Data 2000X to 8x32M Pi stable @DDR3-2000Mhz 8-9-8-25 2T at 1.62v vdimm with 1.50 QPI/DRAM uncore voltage with max validation at same voltages @DDR3-2112Mhz 8-9-8-25 2T!

System:

Intel Core i7 920 3845B260
EK Supreme LT 1366 / FESER 480 / MCP655
Asus P6T6 WS Revolution
A-Data Xtreme Series 2000X 9-9-9-24 1.6-1.8 rated memory
512MB Inno3D 8800GT OC Edition 190.62WHQL
750GB Samsung SATA
Pioneer DVR-217 DVD-RW
Corsair HX1000 PSU
Dual Boot - WinXP Pro SP3 (nLite fully updated) with Vista Theme & Win7 Ultimate 64bit RTM

12GB - 6x2GB A-Data 2000X
@DDR3-2000Mhz 8-9-8-25 2T at 1.62v
(Kit 1 + 2: module #1 + #2 + #4 + #3 + #5 + #6)

tRFC = 110
tFAW = 38
B2B = 4

HyperPi v0.99b - 8x32M Pi

Single Super Pi 32M

Everest Bandwidth

12GB - 6x2GB A-Data 2000X
@DDR3-2112Mhz 8-9-8-25 2T at 1.62v
(Kit 1 + 2: module #1 + #2 + #4 + #3 + #5 + #6)

**Woody-san** · 07-27-2009, 06:01 AM

My Asus P6T6 + GTX295 Quad-SLI rig:

ORB Link: http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=819069

Configuration:

i7 965XE (3837A819)
Asus P6T6 WS Revolution
Kingston HyperX DDR3-2000 9-9-9-27 1T
GTX295 *2 Quad-SLI
Intel X25-M 80GB SSD (boot/system) + HGST 7K1000.B *2
LG GGW-H20 BD/DVD/CD Writer / HD-DVD ROM
Zalman ZM-1000HP
WinXP Pro SP3 / Vista 32

If I may get a word in edgeways - I agree, a fine & fast mobo indeed.

No great shakes with my processor overclock, especially compared to the threadstarter's accomplishments , but I've found vidcard performance to be superlative....

My build log: http://www.evga.com/community/ModsRi...asp?sysid=9809

**enkie** · 07-27-2009, 06:50 AM

Hi, where dl the 0601? and the turbo throttling is fixed with this bios?

**Fire4Wire** · 07-27-2009, 07:08 AM

yes pls share 0601

**eva2000** · 07-27-2009, 08:46 PM

Asus 0601 7/21 dated is private beta but I have been asked not to share as yet. Asus have newer bioses for internal testing one dated 7/23 and it should have fixes for supporting Uncore/QPI and memory multipliers fully for Xeon W35xx cpus so wait for Asus to release that bios soon

Not sure about throttling fix yet. But 7/23 dated bios also adds TDP/TCP protection disabling too apparently.

**Fire4Wire** · 07-28-2009, 09:19 AM

Bios 0507 for you all guys without bla bla bla

http://www.file-upload.net/download-...-0507.zip.html

**enkie** · 07-29-2009, 12:02 AM

turbo throttling not fixed with 0507 ! pfff

**Fire4Wire** · 07-29-2009, 08:52 AM

[ 0507 ]
----------------------
Update CPU MicroCode

can someone pls test with a XEON cpu if he can change the ram multi and ulck and qpi speed

some guys in germany post that bios 0501 AND 0507 NOT allow to change these things

regards

**unclewebb** · 07-29-2009, 09:29 AM

Update: This beta bios has been updated to version 0001, August 14, 2009

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?zmvzmogf04u

Good news. Juan Jose Guerrero from Asus has released beta bios 0007 for the Asus P6T6 WS Revolution. This should fix turbo throttling issues. Asus does not intend to release this special bios through their website.

JJ: "Provides additional support for Xeons and adjustment to Uncore, QPI and Multiplier selection."

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
WARNING:This is a beta bios for the Asus P6T6 WS Revolution.

This bios will disable the CPU Turbo power limit.

The Turbo power limit is Intel's original spec to protect the CPU & VRM.

Using this bios will keep turbo mode working even when the CPU is overloading which may affect the life of your CPU/VRM/motherboard.

Installing this bios means that you, the user, accepts any and all liability if anything goes wrong and may void your warranty.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

i7 Turbo has been updated to version 6.5 and is the most accurate way to monitor that your CPU multiplier on your Core i7-920 is locked on 21.000 like it should be at full load. Avoid using HW Monitor, Everest and RealTemp 3.00 when testing. CPU-Z and RealTemp 3.30 or Core Temp 0.99.5 should be fine.

**Fire4Wire** · 07-29-2009, 10:52 AM

@uncle

asus germany told me that asus ws boards and xeon cpus are the lovliest combo asus seen
why the hell is the original bios locked in Uncore, QPI and Multiplier selection

can you aks JJ about this??

i have the p6t7 and the same problem and have no chance with official bios but with beta bios from JJ???

poor

**unclewebb** · 07-29-2009, 12:57 PM

JJ is the Asus rep and is a member of XtremeSystems.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/member.php?u=111081

He's helping to get this problem solved and is hoping that the bios guys can create a special bios version for all of the P6T motherboards.

Put in a request in the visitor messages and be patient. With the release of the Core i5 motherboards getting close, I'm sure they are busy with that.

I can't wait to see some P6T6 results and some more happy users.

**BulldogPO** · 07-29-2009, 01:04 PM

P6T6 is excelent board and I´m happy with mine but bios is kind of tricky and that Xeon thing has to be fixed!

**mastrdrver** · 07-29-2009, 04:56 PM

I just wish there was a better list of the codes that come up on the G.P. Diagnosis card. Other than that, I'm loving this board.

**Viss** · 07-30-2009, 12:23 AM

Nice board. Bios 0007 & W3540:

Qpi: 1.40
IOH: 1.30
Vdimm: 1.66

**eva2000** · 07-30-2009, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by Fire4Wire

Bios 0507 for you all guys without bla bla bla

http://www.file-upload.net/download-...-0507.zip.html

thanks i was given that bios by Asus too - they said not to share but guess some folks don't listen hehe

Originally Posted by Fire4Wire

[ 0507 ]
----------------------
Update CPU MicroCode

can someone pls test with a XEON cpu if he can change the ram multi and ulck and qpi speed

some guys in germany post that bios 0501 AND 0507 NOT allow to change these things

regards

Asus said they are working on new bioses than 0601/007 which will fully support xeons but you'd have to wait for them to publish on their web site.

Originally Posted by mastrdrver

I just wish there was a better list of the codes that come up on the G.P. Diagnosis card. Other than that, I'm loving this board.

trial and error adjusting voltages I've sort of figured out what codes refer to what issues holding up boot issues but had to remove the card for SLI in PCI-E x16 1+5 slots anyway heh

Originally Posted by loc.o

Nice board. Bios 0007 & W3540:

Qpi: 1.40
IOH: 1.30
Vdimm: 1.66

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...00x5845812.jpg

Yup nice board indeed.. same as my DFI UT X58 i7 920 C0 @4.3-4.4Ghz HT enabled benchable on water

Decided to revisit some old video cards on new i7/X58 platform

Not bad for old 640MB 8800GTS SLI

System:

i7 920 C0 3836A756 #2
EK Supreme LT 1366 / FESER 480 / MCP655
Asus P6T6 WS Revolution
OCZ Platinum DDR3-1333Mhz 7-7-7-24 (OCZ3P1333LVA6GK 'Animal Series')
2x 640MB Gainward 8800GTS SLI
750GB Samsung SATA
Pioneer DVR-217 DVD-RW
Corsair HX1000 PSU
WinXP Pro SP3 (nLite fully updated) with Vista Theme

**king** · 07-30-2009, 01:10 AM

Great review as always, eva

I have not had the opportunity to oc with P6T6, but i had a problem with Seagate SAS in RAID, was necessary update of Marvell Controller SAS firmware

**enkie** · 07-30-2009, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by unclewebb

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?odmgw4nvjhy

Good news. Juan Jose Guerrero from Asus has released beta bios 0007 for the Asus P6T6 WS Revolution. This should fix turbo throttling issues. Asus does not intend to release this special bios through their website.

JJ: "Provides additional support for Xeons and adjustment to Uncore, QPI and Multiplier selection."

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
WARNING:This is a beta bios for the Asus P6T6 WS Revolution.

This bios will disable the CPU Turbo power limit.

The Turbo power limit is Intel's original spec to protect the CPU & VRM.

Using this bios will keep turbo mode working even when the CPU is overloading which may affect the life of your CPU/VRM/motherboard.

Installing this bios means that you, the user, accepts any and all liability if anything goes wrong and may void your warranty.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

i7 Turbo V8 has been updated to version 6.3 and is the most accurate way to monitor that your CPU multiplier on your Core i7-920 is locked on 21.000 like it should be at full load. Avoid using HW Monitor, Everest and RealTemp 3.00 when testing. CPU-Z and RealTemp 3.30 or Core Temp 0.99.5 should be fine.

Hello, i tested bios 0007 and turbo throttling is present .

my screens under wprime 8 threads (21x215) .

and i7 turbo log

07/30/09 11:37:01 20.999 0.001 21.000 0.48
07/30/09 11:37:02 20.999 0.002 21.000 1.58
07/30/09 11:37:03 20.998 0.002 21.000 1.55
07/30/09 11:37:04 20.999 0.002 21.000 0.53
07/30/09 11:37:05 20.997 0.003 21.000 1.51
07/30/09 11:37:06 20.999 0.002 21.000 0.94
07/30/09 11:37:07 20.999 0.002 21.000 0.75
07/30/09 11:37:08 20.997 0.003 21.000 0.77
07/30/09 11:37:09 20.998 0.002 21.000 0.94
07/30/09 11:37:10 20.999 0.002 21.000 0.69
07/30/09 11:37:11 20.999 0.001 21.000 1.12
07/30/09 11:37:12 20.997 0.003 21.000 1.36
07/30/09 11:37:13 20.999 0.001 21.000 1.12
07/30/09 11:37:17 20.999 0.001 21.000 0.71
07/30/09 11:37:18 20.998 0.002 21.000 0.61
07/30/09 11:37:19 20.998 0.003 21.000 0.93
07/30/09 11:37:20 20.999 0.002 21.000 0.69
07/30/09 11:37:21 20.999 0.003 21.000 0.49
07/30/09 11:37:22 20.997 0.002 21.000 0.50
07/30/09 11:37:23 21.000 0.002 21.000 0.55
07/30/09 11:37:24 20.999 0.002 21.000 0.67
07/30/09 11:37:25 20.997 0.001 21.000 0.26
07/30/09 11:37:26 20.988 0.014 20.625 12.31
07/30/09 11:37:27 20.040 0.017 20.000 98.56
07/30/09 11:37:28 20.000 0.000 20.000 100.00
07/30/09 11:37:29 20.000 0.000 20.000 100.00
07/30/09 11:37:30 20.000 0.000 20.000 100.00
07/30/09 11:37:31 20.000 0.000 20.000 100.00
07/30/09 11:37:32 20.169 0.104 21.000 47.56
07/30/09 11:37:33 20.999 0.002 21.000 0.72
07/30/09 11:37:34 20.999 0.002 21.000 0.61
07/30/09 11:37:35 20.996 0.003 21.000 0.61
07/30/09 11:37:36 20.999 0.001 21.000 0.48
07/30/09 11:37:37 20.999 0.001 21.000 0.54
07/30/09 11:37:38 20.997 0.002 21.000 0.28
07/30/09 11:37:39 21.000 0.001 21.000 0.45
07/30/09 11:37:40 20.999 0.002 21.000 0.42
07/30/09 11:37:41 20.997 0.003 21.000 0.32
07/30/09 11:37:42 20.998 0.004 21.000 0.30
07/30/09 11:37:43 20.998 0.002 21.000 0.48
07/30/09 11:37:44 20.999 0.002 21.000 0.44
07/30/09 11:37:45 20.993 0.005 21.000 0.18
07/30/09 11:37:46 20.998 0.001 21.000 0.56
07/30/09 11:37:47 20.999 0.002 21.000 0.80
07/30/09 11:37:48 20.998 0.002 21.000 1.07

turbo throttling not fixed

**unclewebb** · 07-30-2009, 08:52 AM

enkie: When Asus came out with a special bios for the P6T Deluxe v1, a user didn't have to do anything in the bios. It automatically took care of the problem and nothing needed to be adjusted. Can you have a look through your bios to see if there are any new settings that might let you toggle turbo throttling on and off. Something doesn't make sense.

Can you post another picture and include the Mainboard tab in CPU-Z so it is 100% obvious that you are using 0007. I don't doubt you but I would like to have something I can send to Asus so they have no doubts.

Can you also run a longer log file at 100% load. Maybe some Prime95 Small FFTs for a minute if that is sufficient load to cause throttling. Once again your results are obvious to me but I want them to be obvious to the guys in the white coats.

Can you also download the latest version of i7 Turbo version 6.3? It has one minor bug fix but it shouldn't make any difference in your results.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/3/3/1794507/Turbo.zip

eva2000: Have you tried 0007 and is there any new bios option that needs to be set? Thanks.

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