ASUS Official X79 Motherboards Support Thread

[Theta]

Corsair H80, checked, was not over-clamped. Went through the steps posted, removed/replaced CPU - same result.

Looks like the board will just need to go back - I'm just hoping something didn't happen to the CPU...

[LardArse]

I got my R4E and 3930k in. I am trying to get the processor voltage to stabalize under load. It bounces around a lot more than I would like.

Using these settings:
VCore: 1.35v
LLC: Ultra High
Current Capability: 180%
Fixed Frequency: 300 up to 1000khz
Power duty control: thermal
Vcore Mos Control: 8v
Power Phase Control: Extreme

I am getting load voltages from 1.368v to 1.413v with the average falling around 1.386v. Clock is 4.8GHz atm if that matters. I know this isn't that bad, but I expect a bit more. Is there some setting I can try?

you will get a much more stable reading using a multimeter to probe the voltiminder read point. i presume you are using ockey / turboV reading.

[LardArse]

I ordered the R4E today and a 3930k. I didnt order memory, I have no need for 16gb's so I plan to use the DominatorGT 2000 4x2gb kit. Does anyone know how well this board clocks hypers?

what voltage you want to run vdimm at? the more vdimm the higher the clocks so i can only tell if you specify vdimm

[Raja@ASUS]

Asus Sabretooth with 0709 bios
3690X C1
Corsair GTX8 2400Mhz C10 rams
Asus GTX 480 GPU
Corsair AX1200
Corsair H100 cooling

We tried every combo possible, if I drop to 2133 divider eg I can go easily to 107Bclock, tried the 1.25 multiplier,... all no go... 100Bclock and 2400Mhz works, any higher not... need a bios to unleash the potential of these sticks... (or a board :p)

It's your CPU or settings. Got this from HQ, boot from UEFI on 0709:

http://imageshack.us/f/26/103x462400sabertoothx79.png/




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[Leeghoofd]

We have received UD7 to test Raja... if this one craps out too, indeed it will be the CPU... Sabretooth rig refused to post here even at 100.1bclock lol... Retail CPU seems at least a week off, before we can get one...

Screenshot by Andre ? As he told about a day ago on Hwbot that only a few CPUs will do 2400+ easily... Can't imagine Intel pulling such stuff on all of those that buy or will buy high speed rams... that would be a blow towards the enthousiast crowd...

[Raja@ASUS]

Screenshot was by Jack not Andre. Yes some CPUs can't handle it, not much you can do about that.

[stasio]

P9X79-ASUS-0802
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/LG...-ASUS-0802.zip

P9X79-PRO-ASUS-0802
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/LG...-ASUS-0802.zip

P9X79-DELUXE-ASUS-0802
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/LG...-ASUS-0802.zip

SABERTOOTH-X79-ASUS-0802
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/LG...-ASUS-0802.zip

[LardArse]

I ordered the R4E today and a 3930k. I didnt order memory, I have no need for 16gb's so I plan to use the DominatorGT 2000 4x2gb kit. Does anyone know how well this board clocks hypers?

2000 with CL7-8-7-21-1T @ 1.65v (load Elpida Hyper Profile)

[RamGuy239]

I'm not sure whether I should go for the Asus Rampage IV Extreme route, or go for the Rampage IV Formula (4x memory slots does turn me off quite a bit, I don't really care for it to date but it's always nice to have some headroom for the future.)

Normally I always jump on the top-of-the-line RoG boards simply because they you'll get everything there is to get, you won't miss out on anything but to be honest I haven't been using one third of the features of my current Ramapge III Extreme so why get the Rampage IV Extreme?


I'm not using it for enthusiast overclocking, I normally settle on the highest stable clock I can achieve rather easily, currently my i7-980X is running at 4.2GHz and I haven't really cared pushing it further than that because of constant hiccups and bluescreens. But my system is running 24/7, so stability is a concern as it's used as both a gaming and server system.


This time around I'm very uncertain if I should go with either the P9X79 WS, Sabertooth X79 or the Rampage IV Extreme / Formula for such a system? I want to achieve a decent 4.6 - 5.0GHz stable overclock and be able to push the system 24/7 with ease. I might hold out to Q1 2012 for the eight core Xeon processors, but which motherboard do you recommend me to go for?

[RamGuy239]

I'm not sure whether I should go for the Asus Rampage IV Extreme route, or go for the Rampage IV Formula (4x memory slots does turn me off quite a bit, I don't really care for it to date but it's always nice to have some headroom for the future.)

Normally I always jump on the top-of-the-line RoG boards simply because they you'll get everything there is to get, you won't miss out on anything but to be honest I haven't been using one third of the features of my current Ramapge III Extreme so why get the Rampage IV Extreme?


I'm not using it for enthusiast overclocking, I normally settle on the highest stable clock I can achieve rather easily, currently my i7-980X is running at 4.2GHz and I haven't really cared pushing it further than that because of constant hiccups and bluescreens. But my system is running 24/7, so stability is a concern as it's used as both a gaming and server system.


This time around I'm very uncertain if I should go with either the P9X79 WS, Sabertooth X79 or the Rampage IV Extreme / Formula for such a system? I want to achieve a decent 4.6 - 5.0GHz stable overclock and be able to push the system 24/7 with ease. I might hold out to Q1 2012 for the eight core Xeon processors, but which motherboard do you recommend me to go for?

[bingo13]

We have received UD7 to test Raja... if this one craps out too, indeed it will be the CPU... Sabretooth rig refused to post here even at 100.1bclock lol... Retail CPU seems at least a week off, before we can get one...

Screenshot by Andre ? As he told about a day ago on Hwbot that only a few CPUs will do 2400+ easily... Can't imagine Intel pulling such stuff on all of those that buy or will buy high speed rams... that would be a blow towards the enthousiast crowd...

This took about 3 minutes to setup including POST, Configure EFI - XMP 2400, increase BCLK, increase CPU Multi, rest is Auto, POST, enter Win7 and start testing. I would suggest not overthinking it when setting up our board.





System Setup:
ASUS Sabertooth X79 EFI 0709
Corsair H60
Corsair 8GB GTX7 Kit
Corsair AX850
ASUS Mars II
Corsair Force GT SSD 240GB x 2
ASUS BD Drive
Clock Challenged Intel 3960X C0

[CJ145]

you will get a much more stable reading using a multimeter to probe the voltiminder read point. i presume you are using ockey / turboV reading.

Heh, I had already forgotten about this, will throw that on and check it. Thanks! I was using OC Key btw.


Edit: much better with my fluke heh.

Same settings as above except dropped LLC to high. 1.511v load within 0.003v. 1.506v idle within 0.0004v.

Wonder what the max safe voltage for water is. My temps are still great, not over 60c.

I couldn't get 5GHz to boot into windows with 1.54v but 1.50 bios works great at 101x49. Initial load test passed.

[bingo13]

Corsair H80, checked, was not over-clamped. Went through the steps posted, removed/replaced CPU - same result.

Looks like the board will just need to go back - I'm just hoping something didn't happen to the CPU...

I need to know your EFI release number - 0709? 0802? - and the memory kit manufacturer and part number please.

[bill_d]

got a R4E showing up sometime today is the 0604 bios the best to start with

[Splave]

might as well update it right off the bat so you dont loose your profiles when you flash

[bingo13]

got a R4E showing up sometime today is the 0604 bios the best to start with

0075B posted at the start of this thread. It will be updating the ROG firmware also, so it will be a two step 3~5 minute process.

[Theta]

A quick update to the problem:

We replaced the board today with another Sabertooth X79. The issue is gone. Bottom line, the board was malfunctioning.

[OC Nub]

2000 with CL7-8-7-21-1T @ 1.65v (load Elpida Hyper Profile)

Thank you for testing that!! I just got home from work, the R4E and the CPU came today so I will try it out tonight.

[massman]

This took about 3 minutes to setup including POST, Configure EFI - XMP 2400, increase BCLK, increase CPU Multi, rest is Auto, POST, enter Win7 and start testing. I would suggest not overthinking it when setting up our board.

http://img809.imageshack.us/img80
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/7...hx79gk2460.png

That's dual channel ...

Anyway, just tested the chip on the UD7 and it's the same behavior: DDR3-2424 okay, but 1 mhz higher its instability is destroying my OS already.

Should be better with a more capable chip.

[Raja@ASUS]

New UEFI for R4E 0076B, fix cold boot issue under high CPU OC.


http://www.mediafire.com/?8j5oebpbqyu1i10

[Ultimate PC Man]

Raja, at post #32 I asked what the price of the board would be in India.

[Boulard83]

Any new news of the Rampage IV Formula ?

AFAIK the pricing is sopposed to be similar to the RIVE and its a little bit stupid IMO. Why should i get a RIVF if the ram price as a RIVE ....

I dont really need the LN2 stuff on the RIVE and if a RIVF is priced ~40-50$ cheaper ill take it ...

[Raja@ASUS]

Raja, at post #32 I asked what the price of the board would be in India.

You'll need to contact ASUS India for pricing and stocking information. I work for ASUS North America.

-Raja

[Boulard83]

Just ordered my 3930K and 4x4 gb of RipjawZ 2133mhz.

Waiting for some news about the RIVF pricing VS the RIVE

[DualCpuUser]

Hi Ram,

I got to thinking the same thing. 8 core Xeon can't wait... but then I realized, could the current x79 boards VRM's handle over-clocked 150W TDP processors?

Raja, comments or that under NDA?

R

I'm not sure whether I should go for the Asus Rampage IV Extreme route, or go for the Rampage IV Formula (4x memory slots does turn me off quite a bit, I don't really care for it to date but it's always nice to have some headroom for the future.)

Normally I always jump on the top-of-the-line RoG boards simply because they you'll get everything there is to get, you won't miss out on anything but to be honest I haven't been using one third of the features of my current Ramapge III Extreme so why get the Rampage IV Extreme?


I'm not using it for enthusiast overclocking, I normally settle on the highest stable clock I can achieve rather easily, currently my i7-980X is running at 4.2GHz and I haven't really cared pushing it further than that because of constant hiccups and bluescreens. But my system is running 24/7, so stability is a concern as it's used as both a gaming and server system.


This time around I'm very uncertain if I should go with either the P9X79 WS, Sabertooth X79 or the Rampage IV Extreme / Formula for such a system? I want to achieve a decent 4.6 - 5.0GHz stable overclock and be able to push the system 24/7 with ease. I might hold out to Q1 2012 for the eight core Xeon processors, but which motherboard do you recommend me to go for?