ASUS Maximus Formula SE

[CERO]

Oke some quick Questions before I start to setup this board along with a Q6600. What ram should I use for the sake of ease for starters on this new board: 2x1GB Ballistix PC8500 tracers, or the 2x2GB G.Skill PQ8000. The ballistix I used for my P5K deluxe , was running a nice 1200mhz 5-5-5-12 @ 2.05v. The G.Skill I didnt test it yet it is still new in the package, along with a new Q6600. So I try to run 400x9 at first. What Bios are u guys suggesting? 0903/ 0907? Thanks!

[binormalkilla]

Oke some quick Questions before I start to setup this board along with a Q6600. What ram should I use for the sake of ease for starters on this new board: 2x1GB Ballistix PC8500 tracers, or the 2x2GB G.Skill PQ8000. The ballistix I used for my P5K deluxe , was running a nice 1200mhz 5-5-5-12 @ 2.05v. The G.Skill I didnt test it yet it is still new in the package, along with a new Q6600. So I try to run 400x9 at first. What Bios are u guys suggesting? 0903/ 0907? Thanks!

My advice is to get the RAM that requires the smallest amount of VDIMM to POST at the SPD frequencies/timings. My RAM wouldn't POST for the first boot with this board (or the P5K Deluxe....) so I had to buy some cheap DDR2-667 that requires the DDR2 standard 1.8V.
I have to replace my Ballistix with this every time I clear the CMOS. I am going to have to reprogram the SPD data using the SPD tool......because it's really annoying.
Another thing to consider is that the dividers aren't stable yet, so it would be unwise to spend extra money on DDR2-1066 and up memory....
My advice? Get these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146565
and reprogram the SPDs with this:
http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=20349

I'm running 0907 right now, and my RAM is stable at DDR2-1066 5-5-5-15, but this isn't stable with an FSB over 400. Let's hope they get a BIOS that allows stable dividers at a high FSB.....

[Talonman]

My advice is to get the RAM that requires the smallest amount of VDIMM to POST at the SPD frequencies/timings. My RAM wouldn't POST for the first boot with this board (or the P5K Deluxe....) so I had to buy some cheap DDR2-667 that requires the DDR2 standard 1.8V.
I have to replace my Ballistix with this every time I clear the CMOS. I am going to have to reprogram the SPD data using the SPD tool......because it's really annoying.
Another thing to consider is that the dividers aren't stable yet, so it would be unwise to spend extra money on DDR2-1066 and up memory....
My advice? Get these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146565
and reprogram the SPDs with this:
http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=20349

I'm running 0907 right now, and my RAM is stable at DDR2-1066 5-5-5-15, but this isn't stable with an FSB over 400. Let's hope they get a BIOS that allows stable dividers at a high FSB.....

Thanks for the post. Makes me think my 1.8v rated 4GB might do ok with the Maximus...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...GB(2%2bx%2b2GB)

Looks like they are getting cheeper too.

[binormalkilla]

Thanks for the post. Makes me think my 1.8v rated 4GB might do ok with the Maximus...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...GB(2%2bx%2b2GB)

Looks like they are getting cheeper too.

Hmmm......how do those OC? I may just buy those......only $100 afer MIR for 4Gb......only require 1.8V.....nice. The timings aren't very good though...I bet if I reprogram my current SPD to run 5-5-5-15 at DDR2-800 they can boot at 1.8V. I'll just mess around with it until I get a good setting most likely.
I would still like to know how you do with them on the Maximus though

[Talonman]

Hmmm......how do those OC? I may just buy those......only $100 afer MIR for 4Gb......only require 1.8V.....nice. The timings aren't very good though...I bet if I reprogram my current SPD to run 5-5-5-15 at DDR2-800 they can boot at 1.8V. I'll just mess around with it until I get a good setting most likely.
I would still like to know how you do with them on the Maximus though

If I ever receive my NB block, and am able to put my PC back togeather, count on a follow up report.

[binormalkilla]

If I ever receive my NB block, and am able to put my PC back togeather, count on a follow up report.

THanks

[jorgito05]

How do you guys place some pics of yous system along with your posts, I took some pics of my new W/C set up for you guss to see. When I click insert image it asks me for a url ?????? I thought I could just copy and paste frome one of my files. Can you guys guide me.