***Asus Rampage III Extreme Owners Thread***

[donmarkoni]

thinking of getting this board but need to ask a few questions before i dip in

http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/artic...123202322l.JPG

is this all the mem options it has?
if more can somebody post a screenshot all of it
and the rtl is it still +,,-??
or u can set it now??

No. It has more (3rd group).
Yes. I'll post when I get home from work if you like, but you can see the template here and check out everything.
No. You can set numbers you want.

[cstkl1]

hmm theres something wrong with ure template

read to read same rank and write to write same rank
values are either 4 or 6.

ure write to write same rank.. u wrote 18

just doubled check again with intel x58 spec sheet
its either 4 or 6

[cstkl1]

btw is there a option for hpet to disable it or to set it to 32/64bit mode??

[Brama]

Is there someone who knows what does the BIOS menu "DRIVER EXPERT GROUP"?

[vladimir]

Is there someone who knows what does the BIOS menu "DRIVER EXPERT GROUP"?

Are you referring to "Drive Xpert Configuration" Under the Tools menu? If so, this PDF may supply the info you're looking for.

[cstr]

Hi Guys,
Doing a new setup now, I have read on the forum that most of you guys are cleaning of the TIM from your motherboards and changing it out for another. My question is would you guys do this first or fire up the board check your temps, then maybe change if needed?
Thanks!

There is no reason to try it first as the consensus here is that the stock chipset heatsink installation is terrible!

[kullymontana]

update memory passed on memtest for 7 hrs so happy there is no faults there so its time to start tweaking again.

[donmarkoni]

hmm theres something wrong with ure template

read to read same rank and write to write same rank
values are either 4 or 6.

ure write to write same rank.. u wrote 18

just doubled check again with intel x58 spec sheet
its either 4 or 6

I gave you direct link to template that is partially changed to resemble defaults.
Here are the links to my old 4410/1680 settings. There is mistake in it obviously as you noticed, but I can't remember if it was a BIOS bug, or my writing mistake. Wait, I have pictures... My mistake, sorry, corrected.
Here are my old 4200/2000 settings, current 4200/2000 settings, and my new 4410/1680 settings under testing.
Any advice is appreciated.
Now buy the board and join the club.

btw is there a option for hpet to disable it or to set it to 32/64bit mode??

No. Maybe they will add if we ask here: ASUS Intel Beta BIOS Releases and Official Support

[cstkl1]

I gave you direct link to template that is partially changed to resemble defaults.
Here are the links to my old 4410/1680 settings. There is mistake in it obviously as you noticed, but I can't remember if it was a BIOS bug, or my writing mistake. Wait, I have pictures... My mistake, sorry, corrected.
Here are my old 4200/2000 settings, current 4200/2000 settings, and my new 4410/1680 settings under testing.
Any advice is appreciated.
Now buy the board and join the club.



No. Maybe they will add if we ask here: ASUS Intel Beta BIOS Releases and Official Support

u will need it for 2150 above hpet options

hmm interesting overvolts and loose timings.

will be getting this board and waterblock for my lian bench table i just ordered..

find it interesting.
afaik that thread starter is not the chief fae.
eh can contact that guy direct in china . think they have moved there.

tref ??

[donmarkoni]

u will need it for 2150 above hpet options

hmm interesting overvolts and loose timings.

will be getting this board and waterblock for my lian bench table i just ordered..

find it interesting.
afaik that thread starter is not the chief fae.
eh can contact that guy direct in china . think they have moved there.

tref ??

No tREF. That's it, everything is there in template. Maybe more in future BIOS releases.

[Splave]

There is no reason to try it first as the consensus here is that the stock chipset heatsink installation is terrible!

except to see if you have a faulty board

[Jeff Flowerday]

btw is there a option for hpet to disable it or to set it to 32/64bit mode??

No, there isn't unfortunately.

[Bodar]

Just confirmed these cpu's will run 06 at low voltage.. Standard.. not LN2.. 5.0ghz! Low voltage on water cooling.. 1.49v

[kullymontana]

When u run prime95 at what CPU temp should u stop it I have nearly hi 80 degrees.Can't beleave at 1.37 vcore I'm getting such high temps and I'm watercooled.What are your temps under 100% load in prime anyone else seeing these babies running that hot.I mean watercooled could it be my watercooling setup has degraded had it 2 years. Swift CPU block Laing pump and 360 rad .

[bassplayer]

For some reason, I can't seem to get over 225 BCLK.

Can anyone help? My dice pot arrived today and I'll be benching it tomorrow.

Here's my template.

 
Target CPU Frequency                  3300MHz
Target DRAM Frequency                 1323MHz

LN2 Mode                              []***
QPI Loadline Calibration              []***

Sync Mode                             [Disabled]
AI Overclock Tuner                    [Manual]
OC From CPU level Up                  [Auto]
CPU Ratio Setting                     [15]
CPU Turbo Power Limit                 [Disabled]

>CPU Configuration----------------------------
CPU Ratio Setting                     [15.0]
C1E Support                           [Disabled]
Hardware Prefetcher                   [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher        [Enabled]
Intel(R) Virtualiyation Tech          [Enabled]
CPU TM Function                       [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit                   [Enabled]
Intel(R) HT Technology                [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores                [All]
A20M                                  [Disabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech           [Disabled]
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech                 [Disabled]
C State package limit setting         []
----------------------------------------------

BCLK Frequency                        [220]
PCIE Frequency                        [110]
DRAM Frequency                        [DDR3-1323MHz]
UCLK Frequency                        [2647MHz]
QPI Link Data Rate                    [Slow Mode]

Memory Configuration Protect          [Disabled]

>DRAM Timing Control--------------------------
CAS# Latency                          [7 DRAM CLock]
RAS# to CAS# Delay                    [7 DRAM CLock]
RAS# PRE Time                         [7 DRAM CLock]
RAS# ACT Time                         [21 DRAM CLock]
RAS# to RAS# Delay                    [Auto]
REF Cycle Time                        [Auto]
WRITE Recovery Time                   [Auto]
READ to PRE Time                      [Auto]
FOUR ACT WIN Time                     [Auto]
Back-To-BackCAS# Delay                [Auto]

Timing Mode                           [1N]
Round Trip Latency on CHA             [Auto]
Round Trip Latency on CHB             [Auto]
Round Trip Latency on CHC             [Auto]

WRITE To READ Delay(DD)               [Auto]
WRITE To READ Delay(DR)               [Auto]
WRITE To READ Delay(SR)               [Auto]
READ To WRITE Delay(DD)               [Auto]
READ To WRITE Delay(DR)               [Auto]
READ To WRITE Delay(SR)               [Auto]
READ To READ Delay(DD)                [Auto]
READ To READ Delay(DR)                [Auto]
READ To READ Delay(SR)                [Auto]
WRITE To WRITE Delay(DD)              [Auto]
WRITE To WRITE Delay(DR)              [Auto]
WRITE To WRITE Delay(SR)              [Auto]
----------------------------------------------

CPU Differential Amplitude            [Auto]
CPU Clock Skew                        [Auto]
IOH Clock Skew                        [Auto]
------------ Extreme Engine Digi+ ------------
Digi+ PWR Mode                        [X-Power]
PWR Volt. Control                     [Auto]
Load-Line Calibration                 [50% Calibration]
CPU Voltege OCP                       [Enabled]
CPU PWM Frequency                     [Auto]

Extreme OV                            [Disabled]
Extreme OC                            [Auto]

CPU Voltage                           [1.45625]
CPU PLL Voltage                       [1.89475]
QPI/DRAM Core Voltage                 [1.40000]
DRAM Bus Voltage                      [1.66950]

>DRAM REF Voltages----------------------------
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA          [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA          [Auto]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB          [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB          [Auto]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC          [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHC          [Auto]
----------------------------------------------

IOH Voltage                           [1.21900]
IOH PCIE Voltage                      [1.51050]

ICH Voltage                           [1.21900]
ICH PCIE Voltage                      [1.51050]

---------- Spread Spectrum Control -----------
CPU Spread Spectrum                   [Auto]
DRAM Spread Spectrum                  [Auto]



***on-board jumper dependant

[hodgy1971]

The 800D has limited air flow unless you've added extra fans, I think it would be a good idea to run at stock to make sure the board is good, then try a mild o/c just to see if you have any obvoius nb temp issues.

the stock tim on the heat pipe assembly is really strange stuff and so many ppl have temp issues, I would change it for better quality compound.

In my case I just went ahaead and fitted the EKFB RE3 right of the bat.
good luck m8

Rick

Thanks Rick,

Will test first!

[Splave]

Just confirmed these cpu's will run 06 at low voltage.. Standard.. not LN2.. 5.0ghz! Low voltage on water cooling.. 1.49v

[Bodar]

Hey Splave.. I've been meaning to ask.. How is your chip in vantage and 06 man.. I noticed that some of the chips I have clock high but dont run benchies at high frequencies.. Others clock low but run benchmarks higher.. Its a weird thing really.. Just did a quick test on one... 5824mhz quick run on vantage.. Just wanted to know your experience on the 980x. Thanks man!! cheers!! -Beaux

[paill]

Just confirmed these cpu's will run 06 at low voltage.. Standard.. not LN2.. 5.0ghz! Low voltage on water cooling.. 1.49v

5ghz in watter

[zsamz_]

5ghz in watter

woudnt surprise me they dont get hot like a 920

[westokyo]

Missing ram, just to update the board, I found the issue behind the missing 4gigs of ram. The CPU seat had 2 bent pins



I am surprised the machine would even post. So the racking of my brain over the past 3 weeks was this. I manage to slightly bend them back into place (not an easy feat if you are hung-over). But as you can see, it's working perfectly.



Also I would like to thank Dansobolanu from another board as he was going through the same issue and pointed me in the right direction. Cheers for now and the next round of beers are on me!

[minaelromany]

Windows 7 log in is fast again with my Vertex 2 SSD

With Gigabyte EX-58-Extreme it was all good but after getting the R3E it took about 30 second on "Welcome" screen !

I did a full erase of the SSD and installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 64Bit and everything seems perfect again (except for that damn must-be-3N-for-OCZ-Blade-DDR3 2000 crap and S.M.A.R.T : BAD for my SSD )

I will recieve Noctua NH-D14 tomorrow and read it was not compatible with OCZ Blade , is that true? what should I do now ?

[Splave]

woudnt surprise me they dont get hot like a 920

yes but 3dmark06 cpu test is very stressful 12 threads.

[Soulwind]

Here's a question that hopefully somebody can answer for me.

The board has a standard 24-pin power plug, 2 8-pin +12v mb plugs, and 2 molex power plugs (ez-plugs).

My power supply, an Ultra X3 1000w, that I was hoping to reuse in this new machine only has 1 8-pin +12v mb plug (and 1 4-pin +12v mb plug).

I just plugged in the single 8-pin +12v and one of the molex plugs (ez-plug) and powered up to make sure I didn't have a DoA board before
starting in on the build....and everything booted up just fine.

However, am I going to run into problems once I start actually stressing the board with use? Do I have to get a different power supply?

[on a side-note: those 8-pin +12v plugs came capped off with a 1/2 size (ie covers 4 of the pins) cover caps. Could/Should I maybe use
the 4-pin +12v plug that the power supply also has on one of these, with the cap covering the other 4 pins?]

Thanks.

[Brama]

Are you referring to "Drive Xpert Configuration" Under the Tools menu? If so, this PDF may supply the info you're looking for.

I have access forbidden from the japanese ftp server.
Do you have an alternative address?
Thanks