Official GIGA P35-S3/DS3/DS3R/DS3P/DS4/DQ6 bios/info thread

[ashm]

Do any of you guys use Standby S3 mode in XP or Vista?

I seem to be having issues were the Computer won't wake up properly now and again, it just hangs when turned on. It's fine when clocked about 3GHz or lower (e4300 + P35-S3).

It's 24hr Orthos stable on the 3GHz+ clocks.

Anyone else having similar problems?

[Burner27]

I have some stupid questions.......

I bought 4GB Mushkin XP PC2-6400 EPP memory and when I put it in an pressed the power button, the computer comes on for about 2 seconds, shuts off then turns on and boots....weird.

When I tried booting to windows, I kept getting BSODs. Now, this ram has printed on it 2.0v. Is the default setting for ram in the bios 1.8v? If so, if I use the DDR Overvolt bios setting and set it to 0.20+ v give me 2.0v? According to Everest my 2.5v setting is 2.0v and according to Easytune 5 it is set to 2.0v.

When I use CPU-Z it says my memory frequency is set to 533Mhz and my FSB:RAM is set to 1:2 with timings of 5-5-5-15. Isn't it supposed to be set to 4-4-3-10 @ 400MHz? How do i set it to do that? I don't want to kill my ram.

Thanks

[zsamz_]

I have some stupid questions.......

I bought 4GB Mushkin XP PC2-6400 EPP memory and when I put it in an pressed the power button, the computer comes on for about 2 seconds, shuts off then turns on and boots....weird.

When I tried booting to windows, I kept getting BSODs. Now, this ram has printed on it 2.0v. Is the default setting for ram in the bios 1.8v? If so, if I use the DDR Overvolt bios setting and set it to 0.20+ v give me 2.0v? According to Everest my 2.5v setting is 2.0v and according to Easytune 5 it is set to 2.0v.

When I use CPU-Z it says my memory frequency is set to 533Mhz and my FSB:RAM is set to 1:2 with timings of 5-5-5-15. Isn't it supposed to be set to 4-4-3-10 @ 400MHz? How do i set it to do that? I don't want to kill my ram.

Thanks

put in 1 stick first set memory voltage then put second stick
i had my ocz in mine n set voltage then i put in my mushkins

[zsamz_]

Do any of you guys use Standby S3 mode in XP or Vista?

I seem to be having issues were the Computer won't wake up properly now and again, it just hangs when turned on. It's fine when clocked about 3GHz or lower (e4300 + P35-S3).

It's 24hr Orthos stable on the 3GHz+ clocks.

Anyone else having similar problems?

same here thats why i dont use it lol

[Kougar]

Burner, yes you must set the voltage, timings, and ratio correctly yourself. "0" is 1.8v, so +1 is 1.9v, +2 is 2.0v, etc. You will need to hit Ctrl-f1 at the main BIOS screen to display all the features. The memory multiplier, RAM timings, and RAM voltage are all on the same page. If you installed windows with the system that unstable you should consider the install a total loss and simply reinstall over again after making sure the RAM is configured correctly. You can boot into Memtest+ 1.7v to test your RAM's stability as well.

Ashm, sounds like it still might be an OS issue there... make sure you don't have a Readyboost device in the computer when you resume from standy if using Vista, it tends to slow down or crash it. I either hibernate or turn off my system, I don't use standby at all and never will anymore.

[Richard Dower]

Updated drivers from Realtek, LAN 8111B...driver dates says July 20th:

http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false

[Kyu22]

I'm considering buying the P35-DS3R version, but I want to install the Thermalright HR-03 on my video card, has anyone had any experience or can tell me if there is enough room?

Thanks

[Klimpen]

BIG PROBLEM DISCOVERED:

I have localized a big problem, If it is for me only or for others I don't know.

The error looks like:

If I try to set so that the memorys will work with a divider (eg. NOT [AUTO]) then everything is OK.
If I try to set the timings to any value (that my memory would work at) (eg. NOT [AUTO]) then everything is OK.

But I CAN NOT set both the timings AND divider to [MANUAL] at the same time. It does not matter if I
set one and then save/reboot and then set the other. They can not co-exist!
If I do so I will get the "endless reboot" AKA "Double Post" and the BIOS reverts back to default.

The conclusion is that I can not use settings like 400x9 and memory at 1:1 because then I would
be forced to use the SPD timings and running DDR-800 with 5-5-5-18 is not a blast when you have memorys good for 800 @ 3-3-3-8

So... what to do? You set the memory in a propriete divider (2:3) and let the timings be set to [AUTO].
Then you up the FSB until you hit a very high roof of the memory. I mean, if you are gonna run high you
would expect to en up with 5-5-5-18 anyway.

In my case I have reached this far......





http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=219319






As you see I'm aware of the FSB strap at 417 so I stayed under that, with 1 MHz to spare

And since everyting is rock stable I bet I have more to add...




*** EDIT ***

Updated drivers from Realtek, LAN 8111B...driver dates says July 20th:

http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false

Thank you mr Dower for keeping us updated like a newsticker. I don't have that much time to search here and there for every new driver and the other info that
you provide for us. You're great!

[Burner27]

Burner, yes you must set the voltage, timings, and ratio correctly yourself. "0" is 1.8v, so +1 is 1.9v, +2 is 2.0v, etc. You will need to hit Ctrl-f1 at the main BIOS screen to display all the features. The memory multiplier, RAM timings, and RAM voltage are all on the same page. If you installed windows with the system that unstable you should consider the install a total loss and simply reinstall over again after making sure the RAM is configured correctly. You can boot into Memtest+ 1.7v to test your RAM's stability as well.

Can you tell me what the ratio is supposed to be? CPU-Z keeps reporting my frequency at 533Mhz even though my ram is set to SPD, and it reports 800 in the BIOS. CPU-Z says my FSB to Dram ratio is 1:2. Shouldn't it be 2:3? Where do I set that?

Thanks for your advice.

[Viss]

System memory multiplier:

2.50 = 4/5
3.00 = 2/3
2.00 = 1/1
2.40 = 5/6
3.20 = 5/8
3.33 = 3/5
4+ = 1/2

[paulxmn]

You guys probably know about the various beta bios by now, but links ahoy anyways:

P35-DQ6 F5d + F5g beta:

http://www.jzelectronic.de/jz2/index.php

P35-DQ6 F5c beta:

http://www.computer-tuning.nl/topics...p35dq6_F5C.rar

The driver page on the Gigabyte website has also been updated.

Gigabyte Easy Tune5 has also been updated:

http://tw.giga-byte.com/Support/Moth...lity&FileID=49

P35T-DS4, official F2 bios:

http://tw.giga-byte.com/Support/Moth...S&FileID=12821

Hi,

And what improvements if any did you experience with the F5h Beta Bios for the P35 DSQ6.

Thanks

[airwolves]

Is anyone using the GA-P35-S3L As i'm looking to go to intel this time around as its a cheaper board and using it with a q6600

[Burner27]

System memory multiplier:

2.50 = 4/5
3.00 = 2/3
2.00 = 1/1
2.40 = 5/6
3.20 = 5/8
3.33 = 3/5
4+ = 1/2

So what will get CPU-Z to report frequency of 400MHz?

[ziddey]

at what fsb...

[Viss]

With E6600 at default (9x266) set it too 3.00 (266/2*3=400mhz) If you set FSB to 400 for example its 2.00 (1/1) and so on.

[Richard Dower]

Thank you mr Dower for keeping us updated like a newsticker. I don't have that much time to search here and there for every new driver and the other info that
you provide for us. You're great!

Cheers, appreciate that

[ashm]

Ashm, sounds like it still might be an OS issue there... make sure you don't have a Readyboost device in the computer when you resume from standy if using Vista, it tends to slow down or crash it. I either hibernate or turn off my system, I don't use standby at all and never will anymore.

Thanks for the suggestions, it's definitely the higher overclocks that are causing the S3 Standby issues. It's really annoying as I got my E4300 to about 3.4GHz 24hr Orthos stable.

I have found that 3.1GHz (345x9.0) seems to be the sweet spot for my setup and S3 Standby works perfectly in Vista. It's a great feature, can power on & off the PC to Windows in a few seconds and only consumes about the same wattage in standby as when the computer has been shutdown.

[Burner27]

With E6600 at default (9x266) set it too 3.00 (266/2*3=400mhz) If you set FSB to 400 for example its 2.00 (1/1) and so on.

Yup, that worked.

So why does SPD settings set it to 533Mhz? or 1:2?

[Klimpen]

I have created a BIOS-Template for the P35-DQ6.
I had one for my previous DFI motherboard and it a very good tool
to understand, remember and share you tweaks and settings in BIOS.

Three versions available
Word 2007 format
Word 97-2003 format
PDF format

Zip-file with all three - HERE
PDF-File only - HERE

To copy'n paste here on the forum:

Robust Graphic Booster:
CPU Clock Ratio:
CPU Host Clock Control:
CPU Host Frequency:
PCI Express Frequency:
C.I.A.2:
System Memory Multiplier (SPD):
Memory Frequency (MHz):
High Speed DRAM DLL Settings:
Performance Enhance:
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD):
#CAS Latency Time:
#DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay:
#DRAM RAS# Precharge:
#Precharge Delay (tRAS):
#ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD):
#Bank WRITE to READ Delay:
#Write to Precharge Delay:
#Refresh to ACT Delay:
#Read to Precharge Delay:
#tRD:
#tRD Phase Adjustment:
System Voltage Control:
DDR2 OverVoltage Control:
PCI-E OverVoltage Control:
FSB OverVoltage Control:
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control:
CPU OverVoltage Control:
Normal CPU Vcore:

I also took a simple shot with my camera of every BIOS page. If anyone would like to refer to a certain setting or such - download here

[K404]

FSB to bandwidth on the DS4:



380FSB 5920/5931
390FSB 6071/6099
400FSB 6218/ 6249
410FSB
420FSB 6492/6519
430FSB
440FSB 6792/6825
450FSB
460FSB 7117/7133
470FSB
480FSB RAM goes weird... 43/43
490FSB
500FSB 353/354

The tests were ran using SiSoft SANDRA and RAM was 1:1 to FSB. Timings were nothing special, just to make sure I didnt run out of space or need to jack up the voltage.

BIOS is F5F.

Can someone in the know confirm or deny that the strap is based on the FSB: RAM Multiplier, not the FSB?

[Viss]

Not to sure havent figured the strap with divider out. Some strange things i have noticed though. All 1/1.

From 347 to 348 FSB bandwidth and spi are lower & latency higher (same as strap change on 965 for example):

347FSB


348FSB


From 415 to 420 FSB superpi does get slower however bandwith and latency dont change much...

415FSB


420FSB


Tested these on P35C, multi>FSB>latency>BW

9x300: 83.9 - 5913
9x310: 81.2 - 6141
9x320: 78.5 - 6338
9x330: 76.2 - 6516
9x340: 73.9 - 6761
9x350: 82.2 - 6262
9x360: 80.6 - 6426
9x370: 78.7 - 6546
9x380: 76.7 - 6761
9x390: 74.7 - 6974
9x400: 72.4 - 7083
8x400: 73.6 - 7047
8x410: 71.9 - 7250
8x420: 72.0 - 7252
8x430: 70.2 - 7557
8x440: 68.9 - 7592
8x450: 67.3 - 7800
8x460: 66.0 - 7963
7x460: 67.1 - 7820
7x470: 65.5 - 8003
7x480: 64.2 - 8180
7x490: 62.7 - 8295
7x500: 61.9 - 8492
7x510: 60.6 - 8665
7x520: 59.4 - 8840

[Burner27]

Can someone tell me if the C.I.A2 feature in the M.I.T. section of the BIOS is something I should be using?

[K404]

Tested these on P35C, multi>FSB>latency>BW

9x300: 83.9 - 5913
9x310: 81.2 - 6141
9x320: 78.5 - 6338
9x330: 76.2 - 6516
9x340: 73.9 - 6761
9x350: 82.2 - 6262
9x360: 80.6 - 6426
9x370: 78.7 - 6546
9x380: 76.7 - 6761
9x390: 74.7 - 6974
9x400: 72.4 - 7083
8x400: 73.6 - 7047
8x410: 71.9 - 7250
8x420: 72.0 - 7252
8x430: 70.2 - 7557
8x440: 68.9 - 7592
8x450: 67.3 - 7800
8x460: 66.0 - 7963
7x460: 67.1 - 7820
7x470: 65.5 - 8003
7x480: 64.2 - 8180
7x490: 62.7 - 8295
7x500: 61.9 - 8492
7x510: 60.6 - 8665
7x520: 59.4 - 8840

So to sum it up.. on F3b BIOS at least, theres a strap change at say 340FSB, which makes the 3410-380FSB region a dead zone, apart from that, theres only multiplier changes to worry about.

Thanks for the info Bart! I didnt test as low as 350FSB..

[Viss]

Wil have to try again now we have memset with PL setting

[Richard Dower]

New Jmicron drivers, dated July 23rd 2007...the driver is WHQL and dated July 5th 2007

ftp://driver.jmicron.com.tw/jmb36x/W...L_R1.17.21.zip

New Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility drivers, more recent...screenies:


http://www.station-drivers.com/forum...pic.php?p=8574

And the download:

http://www.station-drivers.com/telec...ivers.com).exe


Off to try these drivers....the Intel drivers are definately updated and added a new item under "System Devices":