The Maximus Formula Thread - Help/OCing/Guide/Rampage conversion

[w0lla]

trying to get 8x400mhz prime stable, 1 core allways faults after a hour. My guess is that I try with a too low vcore, now its cranked up to 1.28v in bios, 9x333mhz went fine with 1.2v .

[Grnfinger]

I would up the volts a notch or 2,
On bios 802 my q6600 required 1.42 volts for 425x8
Also you might want to up the PLL alittle

[Aivas47a]

My first post :-)

Just got an Asus Maximus Board and an Intel Core Duo Extreme QX9770 (3.2GHz at 1600FSB). And yes, the board does support 1600FSB.

The problem is that I only have 4GB 667MHz (with heatsink, 4-4-4-12) Team Elite RAM. At default setting the board automatically overclocks the RAM to 800MHz cause it sets the FSB to 400MHz to achieve 1600MHz.

I have tried lowering the FSB (which also lowers the CPU speed because I didn't adjust the ratio). I have tried 200, 266, 333 and 400 but nothing works.

I will be able to boot to Vista but when I run Super PI or MemTest I get an error.

Atomica, you can't run your cpu at 400 fsb with the memory at 333. It's not the board, your ram is just too slow for your cpu.

[Faceblast]

Hi all
I build my first system couple of weeks ago and now started overclocking.
I can do 400 x 9 and 450 x 8 with settings on first page.
Problem is I can’t set my Vcore to manual figure. Anything I’m try, can’t even boot in
BIOS. But if I set Vcore on auto all fine. I flashed BIOS to 802 from retail and still no luck. I may leave as it is, but my temps is too high (core 0 and core 1 goes over 70-72 under Prime95).

Thanks and sorry for my English.


P.S. I already lapped my TRUE and processor and temps still high.
Got 5-6 C difference between Core 0, 1 and Core 2, 3

[atomica]

Atomica, you can't run your cpu at 400 fsb with the memory at 333. It's not the board, your ram is just too slow for your cpu.

got it. but it fails even when i lower the fsb to 200 or 266. is it still my RAM?

[Grnfinger]

Post your settings

[Edder]

Hello

did a swiftech apogee gt or universal fit on the maximus?
somebody know that?

[Grnfinger]

Hello

did a swiftech apogee gt or universal fit on the maximus?
somebody know that?

I am using a GT it fits just fine

[w0lla]

got my Q6600 to run @ 8x400mhz with vcore set to 1.28v in bios (prime stable 6h, stopped it myself). getting 9x400 would require 1.4+ I guess.

[Edder]

I am using a GT it fits just fine

ok, thx
i thought my apogee universal dont fit because of the mosfet coolers.

[Grnfinger]

its a tad snug but it fits

[Renegade5399]

EXACT same loop order I have. Looks good, nice install.

Are you using the stock clamps on the NB? Keep an eye on those, mine leaked with the pressure from my MCP655. I just used tie wraps and haven't had an issue since.

[Leeghoofd]

Seems reservoir to pump tubing is kinked

Gonna try to build a loop in my Antec P160 next week with only Nb and CPU in the loop with 2 rads ( one 120mm and a dual 120mm )

Keep you guys posted

[Grnfinger]

no kink sharp bend but no kink, those smart coils are a pos and got very brittle after awhile so they were removed. I do use the stock clamps on the fuzion block with small tie wraps for extra security.
Going to redo the loop tomorow, adding 2 MCW30's. might lengthen the res to pump tube to remove the sharp bend. Doubt its affecting performance but I looked at your cube mod and I must say its rather interesting, so advice from ppl more experienced than I is most welcomed.

[Gunlance]

We need some more references for over 450x8 and 400x9. I'm stuck going above 3.6. If someone would be so kind as to help a guy out so that I can see what you are doing it would be great.

[brewer265]

i just upgraded form a q6700 and i got proper temp readings with it but with the QX9650 i get stupid readings. i had the weird temps with bios 802 so i updated to 903 and no change. here is a pic at idle@ 3.5ghz

[brewer265]

anybody else with QX9650 have this problem?

[iadstudio]

can someone make bios recomendations based on what chips they're best on.

ie. for xx50 dual core Core2 use bios___
for xx00 dual core Core2 use bios___
for xx00 quad core Core2 use bios___
for kensfield quad core use bios___
for Yorkfield quad core use bios___


etc.

[ReZ_]

can someone make bios recomendations based on what chips they're best on.
etc.

Every board/chip combo is different. Why would you want such settings? Besides, it takes the fun out of tweaking the machine. Are you still having problems with your rig?

[iadstudio]

Every board/chip combo is different. Why would you want such settings? Besides, it takes the fun out of tweaking the machine. Are you still having problems with your rig?

Nothing unexpected really. I just like a solid, proven reference to start from. It seems like people have differing opinions on bios for this board, and it also seems that most people are quadcores so I wonder if one bios favors the quads over another.

This board has been nothing but problems for me, but i do like it a lot. I just have to be a bit more patient. After a clean install of xp I've figured out that my sound card problem must be a Vista 64 problem. Good to know, i guess. Also, I have 9x400 stable right now. I'd like to see if I can push it a bit further but it might not be worth it with my current setup. Just because my cooling can take more that doesn't mean I need to give it more. Besides, once I have a GPU in the loop, temps won't be so favorable. Also, I think the memory I have causes stability issues over its rated speeds. I'm looking into some new memory for my setup, but I haven't figured out what to get yet.

Although I do enjoy OCing and figuring all this out, I HATE not getting it right and not knowing why.

[BulldogPO]

Weird thing hapened yesterday, I upgraded latest forcewares to my 64bit Vista, and shutdown took forever.

Than it did not boot at all and no picture on screen, I tought what the hell.
I did CLR CMOS atleast 4 times and no difference.
Tried other GFX card, no difference.
LCD Poster showed that DET DRAM all the time.
Then I removed RAM´s, no differecne.
Then I tried those OCZ momory modules one by one, and one bootted fine.
Then I tried other and same thing GFX cards fan blowed 100% and no picture on screen.
I thought that other memory died.
But after few hours I tried them again both installed and everuthing worked fine.
I just dont understand what caused this and why?

I also lost photos from 4GB PNY SD card that was in USB card reader.

[Aurhinius]

Changed from 4 x 1 OCZ to 2 x 2 GSKILL PQ8000

Finally able to get 8x450 with ease

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 901
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 42
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 : STRONG
Transaction Booster : disabled

(voltage are actual)

CPU Voltage : 1.45
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.5
North Bridge Voltage : 1.45
DRAM Voltage : 2.04
FSB Termination Voltage :1.4
South Bridge Voltage : AUTO
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : x0.67
North Bridge GTL Reference : x0.63
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : ddr2_ref
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : ddr2_ref
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : ddr2_ref
SB 1.5V Voltage : auto

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

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Disabled

Changing ram has dropped the volts I needed to put through the north bridge by a huge amount to be stable at this speed.

CPU is a G0 Q6600

[julissagz]

just put together my asus max with 9650 and i cant even install an os on this thing


my rig is water cooled. and it saying the temps in thebios are 9c for the cpu... not sure if thats right as the orignal bios showed me 29c. i upgraded using the flash method and it went well. 0907 bios currently.

i trried every boot version of windows xp and vista i have and it always tells me the same thing.

" reboot and select propr boot device, or insert no boot media"

the bois detects all my hardware.

2x wdc wd740adfd-00nl ( raptor 74gb)
lite on dvdrw lg-2 ( lg lite on dvdrw)
hl-dt-st dvdvram gs ( samsung light scribe dvdrw)
wdc w7500aaks-00r ( 750gb wd )

8gb of ram at default 800


i just dont get why it wont be up windows. hell i even got an orignal vista cd and it still saays the same thing. i made sure that cd rom is the first boot. and still nothing... has anyone else had this problem,

the only thing iv done so far is update the bios so it correctly sees the9650
and of course changed the boot order. no matter why cdrw drive i try to boot from it gives me the same issue.
please help!!

p.s. everything is this rig is brand new.

[pushook]

Someone problems with the Ram´s? If so test @ default settings with memtest1.7. On my asus maximus is the ram controller damaged. Testet 4 brand new pairs of DRAMS. In dual channel mode 1 stick always errors. With one stick no errors. My board goes RMA after christmas.

cheers and
happy christmas to all

[Notechis]

Did anyone find bios 0907 temp reporting a little to weird?
I've got e6750 (not yet OC) with thermarlright 120 extreme and in bios and asusprobe my temps are around 1 to 4 degree C. With asusprobe reporting sometimes 255 C. I've gone back to 0903 and my temps are around "normal".
So I'm interested in this:is this only my board or does somebody else have the same issues with 0907?