ASUS Maximus Formula SE

[mXpS]

I cant wait to my e6850 so I can start playing around with this board. Anyone have good results with one? I'm receiving a L719B.

[kup]

The 1:1 divider is broken for me in 0802... If I set FSB to 450MHz, Strap to 400MHz and ram to 900MHz (exact copy of Anandtech settings) it refuses to boot. If however I set the strap and the ram MHz to Auto it's boots @ 1:1 anyway...

0505 didn't do this for me...? I'm not fussed about whether it's on Auto or not, more that they seem to have broken more than I can see they've fixed...

[Renegade5399]

I am able to boot 500*8 no issues with my 6850. Very easy to work with on this board.

[CERO]

Are the DImm slots just like the P5K deluxe , that the black dimms where better then the yellow dimms for overclocking, so on this board white/blue, any difference? And are the Crucial ballistix really that bad on this board? Because I got very nice pair that can do 1200 5-5-5-12 @ 2.05v , so I want to pick another pair. I can get most likely the same batch as I bought mine recently , so would 1000/1200mhz for 4x1GB , if they can do 1200 5-5-5-12 @ 2.05v @ 2x1GB , possible on this board with sub 2.15v-2.20 volts? Or should I get a 2x2GB Gskill 8000 instead:X

[mXpS]

I am able to boot 500*8 no issues with my 6850. Very easy to work with on this board.

Awesome, thanks. I can't wait to see what this bad boy can do.

[thelawns]

Im using an Auzentech Prelude without any problems

I'll Second that! Well, until I start overclocking, but I don't think its anything to do with the Prelude!!


Ok, quick silly question of the day guys. My C2D e6550 has a 1.35V moniker on the box. Is this what I should run it at or is this the max I should run it at?? I have been trying to get the voltages down accross the board(no pun intended) and its currently at 1.30V ?? Although PC probe reports it as 1.28V...

[cuke2u]

you should be able to get 9x400.

Hi, I could already, however my CPU temps were in the 80c mark. I've a NB/SB prepped motherboard waiting to go in, a ThermoChill PA120.3 120mm Triple Radiator with three Scythe S-FLEX 1600RPM Ultra Quiet 120mm Fans to replace my Swiftech MCR220 Radiator. Once all of that is in I may be able to hit 3.6....
ChrisC

[Nuckin_Futs]

Again, so asside form the link, where is the actual BIOS v0802 from? It's just nice to kow where the link we're folling is from. So I take it these ROMs are not region dependent since everybody just follows the link and flashes and hopes for the best Thankx.

@Pete, "I've really no idea how the hell i got 500FSB, l;east i know my bord can and will do it i guess, but more so i wana know why it didn't do it with all 4's.". Look @ my post, you'll see that since BIOS v0401 (origional for me in US on 10-11-07) I had 500x8 in moments. So Yes, this bobo is easily and stable to 500x, he muli an dso is limited to your CPU, and a lot and since a lot of you guys are using quads, it's gonna' take a bit more to et hat kind of FSB out of them. A lil bit of GTL can help along w/ some more FSBT. Workde for me on P5K Deluxe. As for the RAM, try 1:1 w/ less timings as before. 500x is gonna' be DDR1000 so that should be just as good, if not better then loose DDR1200. Besides, this mobo doesnt do 1200 in alll 4 slots. 4 slots of DDR1000 should be good to go.

@ mXpS, That E6850 should be great on this mobo. You should see that 500x7 is a snap w/ low temps and vcore. Keep us posted.

@Kup, "I f however I set the strap and the ram MHz to Auto it's boots @ 1:1 anyway..." This exactly what I pointed out for v0701, 0602 was fine for certain variables.

[tiesum]

Again, so asside form the link, where is the actual BIOS v0802 from? It's just nice to kow where the link we're folling is from. So I take it these ROMs are not region dependent since everybody just follows the link and flashes and hopes for the best Thankx.

@Pete, "I've really no idea how the hell i got 500FSB, l;east i know my bord can and will do it i guess, but more so i wana know why it didn't do it with all 4's.". Look @ my post, you'll see that since BIOS v0401 (origional for me in US on 10-11-07) I had 500x8 in moments. So Yes, this bobo is easily and stable to 500x, he muli an dso is limited to your CPU, and a lot and since a lot of you guys are using quads, it's gonna' take a bit more to et hat kind of FSB out of them. A lil bit of GTL can help along w/ some more FSBT. Workde for me on P5K Deluxe. As for the RAM, try 1:1 w/ less timings as before. 500x is gonna' be DDR1000 so that should be just as good, if not better then loose DDR1200. Besides, this mobo doesnt do 1200 in alll 4 slots. 4 slots of DDR1000 should be good to go.

@ mXpS, That E6850 should be great on this mobo. You should see that 500x7 is a snap w/ low temps and vcore. Keep us posted.

@Kup, "I f however I set the strap and the ram MHz to Auto it's boots @ 1:1 anyway..." This exactly what I pointed out for v0701, 0602 was fine for certain variables.

Hi Nuckin_Futs,

I'm also trying to get my FSB a bit higher, but I can't seem to go beyond 430. I've got the same rig as you. Could u plz post your BIOS-settings? Are you still using the 0602 one?

Thanks a lot!

[TouGe]

Still stuck @ 1066MHz on the 400FSB Strap (4:3) w/ 0802.

I haven't seen any improvement w/ this BIOS but will wait for the change log before going back to 0602.

[thelawns]

Well i'm officially fed up. I can't get my E6550 above 450x7 now. I suppose 3.15ghz out of a 2.33ghz ain't bad, though I was hoping to get to the magic 500fsb = 3.5ghz! Never mind.

[ElEctric_EyE]

I can't even see 0701 BIOS from ASUS's site! 0602 is the latest BIOS shown. What is up with this?

[Eastcoasthandle]

I am able to boot 500*8 no issues with my 6850. Very easy to work with on this board.

Could you post your bios configuration (or screen shot it)?
If there is anyone else with the E6850 and this board, please post your bios configuration, thanks!

[Warboy]

I finally got the High-End 400mhz Strap to work right, Got my memory clocked at almost 1200mhz right now. Sweet.

[TheSamurai]

warboy, which bios?

[ChaosMinionX]

warboy, which bios?

Would imagine 802.

[mXpS]

I'm using BIOS 602 and whenever i try to go above 445 FSB on a 9x multiplier, I get a BSOD. Is it a BIOS issue? Any ideas?

Here is the CPU-Z Validation with some info in it. Here

[Warboy]

Would imagine 802.

Indeed, I always try to push the lastest bios

[eSp!s0]

Perhaps it helps someone for his OC. My settings for 500x7 with E6750 and 1200Mhz with Transcend axeRam 1200:

BIOS 802
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
-Ratio CMOS Setting : 7
FSB Frequency : 500
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 100

DRAM Frequency: 1200
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 5
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 15
Row Refresh Cycle Time : Auto
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (D) : Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Moderate
Transaction Booster : Disabled
-Relax Level 1

CPU Voltage : 1.32500
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.29
DRAM Voltage : 2.14
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.36
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU Volt
Voltiminder LED : Enabled

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

[Nuckin_Futs]

MAXIMUS FORMULA SE BIOS v0802 @ 11-17-07 Daily user profile, worked since BIOS v0401 to current (see NOTE at botom)

CPU Configuration

Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control [Manual]
Ratio CMOS Setting [7x]
FSB Frequency [500MHz]
FSB Strap To North Bridge [Auto]*
PCIE Frequency [111]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]*

DRAM Timing Control [Manual]
Primary Info; 4-4-4-12-3-42-6-3
CAS# Latancy [4]
RAS# To CAS# Delay [4]
RAS# Precharge [4]
RAS# Active Time [12]
RAS# To RAS# Dlay [Auto]
Row Refresh Cycle Time [Auto]

Scondary Info; 8-3-5-4-6-4-6
Read To Write Dely(S/D) [Auto]
Write To Read Delay(S) [Auto]
Write To Read Delay(D) [Auto]
Read To Read(S) [Auto]
Read To Read(D) [Auto]
Write To Write Delay(S) [Auto]
Write To Write Delay(D) [Auto]

DRAM Static Read Control [Enabled]*
Ai Clock Twister [Moderate]*
Transaction Booster [Disabled]*
Relax Level [0]*
------------------------------------------
CPU Voltage [1.3875v] = 1.368v
CPU PLL Voltage [1.50v = 1.616v
North Bridge Voltage [1.47v]
DRAM Voltage [2.14v] = 2.245v
FSB Termination Voltage [1.40v] = 1.472v
South Bridge Voltage [1.075v] = 1.104v
Loadline Calibration [Enabled]
CPU GTL Refference [0.63%]
North Bridge GTL Reference [0.63%]
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [ Auto]
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto]
SB 1.5v Voltage [1.55v] = 1.584v

NB LED Selection [FSBT Volts]
SB LED Selection [SB 1.5 Selection]
CPU LED Selection [PLL Volts]

CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
-------------------------------
CPU Configuratins:
Virtualization = Disabled*
TM Mode = Enabled
C1E = Enabled
Ex Bit Disable = Enabled*
EIST = (Disabled by BIOS over certain FSB

Notice the Auto settings of FSB strap and RAM Frequency. In this BIOS v0802, I cannot use anything outside of Auto to keep 1:1 so unless, you must have deviders, then Auto is fine for 1:1. Also since every mobo is different, try to adjust the settings as marked by "*". Try DRAM Clock Twister to Light or Auto , or Static REad Control to Auto (this does return better strap scaling for FSB over 450 if strap is left in Auto). Keep RAM Booster to Disable but relax 1, 2 or so on, as needed for stability under overclocking (anything other then "0" does effect RAM scores). CPU, PLL, & vdimm can be tweaked as needed for your components. Settings were the same since BIOS v0401 except I could manual strap and set DRAM Frequency as fixed, although it made no noticable difference for me. Even w/ strap in Auto, RAM deviders are just grouped together in a bigger menu.

Can you E6750 or E6850 users let me know how this works for your mobo?

Hope this helps!

[Simps]

I just flashed to 802 bios, and now my system is not posting, with DET DRAM freezed on the LCD poster...

Can anyone help me?

[]'s
Simps

[kup]

Change the Strap to Auto. Also the ram freq'! It seems to be a bug with this bios...

[Aldy402]

I am seriously contemplating selling this board, I've had it...

[Nuckin_Futs]

Strap and RAM frequency? Yes, it seams to be a bug in this v0802 and BETA v0701. It was fine in V0602. I think most of the current fixes were focused on FSB/DRAM ratios outside of stable 1:1 since most are thriving that high memory clock speed to lower CPU FSB. So for us high CPU/Mobo FSB overclocker, Auto is fine since it seams to fix as 1:1 anywayz. I did however, get 5:6 as DDR1200 in 500x7 so that works if strap is left in "Auto", since as far as I can see, the various deviders of the other straps are all combined now, untill you fix to a manual strap. Again, I cant say I see a differance of this for the native 1333 CPU's. It did help back when using these 1333 CPU's on !975X mobos, if fixed to 1066.

[Eastcoasthandle]

thanks for the OC bios's