Gigabyte MA790FX DQ6

[Lightman]

Overdrive is working perfectly fine for me under Windows XP x64, XP MCE and Vista x32 . I'm using Overdrive v2.10 (but in OD itself it says v2.09). I have oced my X2 6000+ from default to 3500MHz easily in windows . I must admit that Overdrive doesn't like CPU-Z or other advanced information tools in background though. Sometimes it will simply hand up. Other than that it's perfect. Thanks to it I can now set my vCPU form Win and save power when browsing internet .

PS. I'm on F2i BIOS !

[OBR]

OverDrive works perfect for me with K8 processor, but i need it working with Phenom ...

EDIT: Bios F2H is better then F2L ... my max OC of Phenom 9500 with F2H is 2530MHz ... 230MHz x 11 ... any higher frequency no post ...

[mAJORD]

anyone else able to change the NB freq with WPCEDIT? not I

[Aussie FX]

Phenom and this mobo is horror, i dont know my Phenom is crap or this mobo ... i cant to set higher FSB then 220, system freezes or no post, no boot ...

Mem dividers are flaky, my RAM i have on Intel at 1200MHz 15-5-5-5, and on this mobo is unstable on no boot at 800MHz 15-5-5-5, if FSB is 220MHz and divider is 800, i have to set 667 ...

I am really pissed, but i dont know what is crap ... mobo or cpu? Can someone with high OC on this mobo post some bios settings?

OBR no one can get high oc's with Phenom yet.

Bios is the problem, we just have to wait until something decent comes out.

[S1nn3r]

Received the G.Skill 4GB F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ kit today and with much exitement(Working prime blend here I come .. w00t) installed the sticks only to find this board will not boot unless I only use one stick

Board just gets stuck in a loop very early on in the POST, before display goes live.

I have spent the last hour messing with timeings/volts and DDR2 slot placement etc and it wont do it no matter how persuasive i am.

This board/setup hates me, and Im very much beginning to think this was not a good idea even though up untill this point ive been rather postive about the whole case and ram issues its getting to the WTF stage now.

[S1nn3r]

It would seem prehaps this mobo is the problem but that doesnt help me much as I doubt I can return/RMA it, though I will of corse check up on this tomorrow.

I cant afford to swap out any more components for "process of elimination" style tests so unless I can get the Board RMAed and prehaps try another 790FX board this whole build may be on hold and/or mothballed for a while.

[Lightman]

It would seem prehaps this mobo is the problem but that doesnt help me much as I doubt I can return/RMA it, though I will of corse check up on this tomorrow.

I cant afford to swap out any more components for "process of elimination" style tests so unless I can get the Board RMAed and prehaps try another 790FX board this whole build may be on hold and/or mothballed for a while.

Bad news from you ...

It sounds like motherboard issue, but it will be hard to prove it/explain to support people.

Good luck!

[Aussie FX]

anyone else able to change the NB freq with WPCEDIT? not I

I just found out mine is going to take 2 weeks to arrive. They sent it via road So much for the 3 days I was told Shipping cost me $45 too.

EDIT: How's it going with the crosshair?

[mAJORD]

that sucks Aussie how stupid are they.

Crosshair booted just fine, but I couldn't login to windows.. BSOD.

Mustn't be happy with the new bus devices being detected.. perhaps a conflict somewhere..

An important thing I guess.. Do a clean install if upgrading from a dual, though it did work OK going from K8-K10 on the 790FX, a lot of new devices were detected.

[Aussie FX]

that sucks Aussie how stupid are they.

Crosshair booted just fine, but I couldn't login to windows.. BSOD.

Mustn't be happy with the new bus devices being detected.. perhaps a conflict somewhere..

An important thing I guess.. Do a clean install if upgrading from a dual, though it did work OK going from K8-K10 on the 790FX, a lot of new devices were detected.

Clean installs suck don't they Especially when you're only going to run it for a short time.

Keep us informed with how the xhair goes

Did you manage to get past 220 HTT with your 790?

[speedlimiter]

Official F2L BIOS solves the TRAS issue (not mentioned in the changelog)!!!

Link

1. Modify EPP DRAM function
2. Support Secure Virtual Machine (SVM) mode function

And yes, a clean OS install is needed (for me Vista x64).

[LIKMARK]

that sucks Aussie how stupid are they.

Crosshair booted just fine, but I couldn't login to windows.. BSOD.

Mustn't be happy with the new bus devices being detected.. perhaps a conflict somewhere..

An important thing I guess.. Do a clean install if upgrading from a dual, though it did work OK going from K8-K10 on the 790FX, a lot of new devices were detected.

Wouldn't it be enough to use the repair function on the win install cd? you only need to reconfigure the hardware installations when starting windows? Sorry for crappy english, but I'm quite sure thats the only thing needed, not an entirely clean install.

[S1nn3r]

Well I have an RMA arranged for my board. Though I wonder if the offical F2L bios that speedlimiter just posted could be worth a try ..

[Aussie FX]

Well I have an RMA arranged for my board. Though I wonder if the offical F2L bios that speedlimiter just posted could be worth a try ..

What does Gigbytes site say about your new ram.

Is it supported?

Edit: On another note Phenom threads are getting closed, so let's try and keep this one going.
Report any baiting/flaming.

@mAJORD. Keep us informed mate. You're about the only one left now.

[OBR]

i am testing phenom on old nForce AM2 mobo and results are many better then on this Gigabyte! I am sure this Giga mobo has serious error in PCB design ...

[Aussie FX]

iresults are many better then on this Gigabyte! I am sure this Giga mobo has serious error in PCB design ...

What is giving you that opinion?

[S1nn3r]

What does Gigbytes site say about your new ram.

Is it supported?

Edit: On another note Phenom threads are getting closed, so let's try and keep this one going.
Report any baiting/flaming.

@mAJORD. Keep us informed mate. You're about the only one left now.

I tried the new BIOS, no luck.

Board gets picked up tomorrow, not sure what the outcome of the RMA will be to be honest as Scan is a Corsair only shop as far as memory goes, and i assume that goes for memory they have available for testing so their results may vary from mine.

[Lightman]

I've got my Phenom yesterday but I'm away from home. Hopefully I will get my hands on it tonight

On the side note I sold my brilliant 6000+

Update:

I saw my Phenom!! It is:
CAAZB AA 0743FPCW
1924198K70269

So far I had only time to plug it in and start Win XP x64. No problems with that at all, just plug'n'play

Can't wait to go back to home and play with it

[speedlimiter]

The Gigabyte boards have a HT wall at 247-248 like the other 790FX-boards. We really need a better BIOS. With stock voltages i can do 11x248 max. The CPU has a lot more potencial i think. A voltage increase doesn't help. Also tried to lower the multi.

So now i'm stuck @ 11x245 ~2.7GHz for everyday use.

[S1nn3r]

Well this board is hopefully being picked up today to go back to Scan for RMA(Have requested Refund)

Now I am left with a hard decision about what to do now as I have read the threads on the MSI and Asus 790FX boards and there seems to be somewhat of a consensus at the moment that the BIOS's on these boards are sucky. For my sanity and possibly my wallet depending on the outcome of this RMA I cant afford to get another screwy board.

So I am thinking at this point i should pick up a cheap "known good" OCing Nforce AM2 board to house my 5000+ BE and ATI 3870 and wait it out for a while on the 790FX front.

[informal]

OBR,can you give us a hint about how much OC potential has your regular AM2 board (over your 790 GB board)?

[Lightman]

Good news!!

New BIOS F3A which enables CPU multiplier available on Japan Gigabyte website!!

Enjoy!!



Here is my baby

[informal]

Priceless find(bios) in a priceless post

Thanks Lightman,you lightened up our day

A question:i know you just started messing with your precious chip ,but any news about HTT limit(~245MHz) from Japan BIOS ?

[DevilCry]

Hope to see great results from your baby Lightman!Cheerss

[BadNizze]

Having fun Lightman? I´m liking F3A aswell! here is a little teaser! Prime on my baby...