Hey all,
I was talking to Geoff, Greg, on the mushkin forums.
For most users updating their Bios to F5 and Resetting the bios by choosing the option "Load Optimum defaults" will allow XP2-8500 to work correctly.
I am not 100% sure as I am still running my Gmch at 0.1+ but I can now run all my mushkin sticks ( I have quite a selection here) at the correct timings.
I am currently running XP2-8500 2x1024MB at 2.25V 5-5-4-12 @1066
Be aware that updating your BIOS without Resetting to defaults or Load Optimum Defaults will result in an uncertain configuration that may not be stable.
I have 8 motherboards here and I can now verify that this was true for 8 out of 8 boards. 2 of those being DQ6s and 6 being DS3Ps.
Update...................
Standby now occasionally works..at least when tested 10-30 minutes. It fails when you leave the computer in Stand-By for an hour or two.
I noticed previously with the F4 BIOS that I could pass memtest, Othos worked and the machine was still semi stable at 5-6-6-15, but standby never worked.
Now with F5 memtest passes, othos passes, its stable at 5-5-4-12, stand-by is flaky.
Later next week I ll verify if adding voltage to the Gmch is required or not at the default FSB.
I suppose this is progress.
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