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

[dogin]

My CPU temps are 20C+ below actual, but the core temps seem to be accurate with the 0709 bios.
I have needed the following settings to get 3.6GHz, 1800MHz FSB and 1200MHz ram. Is the reason I need 1.63v's on the Northbridge due to my FSB and ram speed? Seems like my v settings on the NB are the highest?

Orthos running just to show temps under load:

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[X.T.R.E.M.E_ICE]

How strange!

I'll leave it as is in the first post until I get a few more people report the same thing.

I'd go straight to bios 0903 as it does seem to be best for the majority of users now.

My non SE is REV 1.02G as well.

[Warboy]

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.

I also had that problem when I upgraded to 169.28 a few hours ago, It wouldn't post and I was so close to using my P5K, I had my maximus on a box testing it and it finally worked, so I cleaned up my chassis and then put it back in, Now I got a 5% better air flow because of the cleanup i did.

[DEVIL_DK]

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

here you can see my old antec p160 H2O rig.
http://www.tweak.dk/newtweak/casemod.php?caseid=114

i relly mis that rig .

[quake6]

Could somebody post some chipset temp on default and let say on 400 fsb...And what is max fsb you can achieve

[Azz]

Hello!

Would somebode tell me BIOS settings for 0907, I would like to get 450x8, I copied some settings from this forums, but they didnt worked for me. When I tried to boot from 450x8 to windows poster wrote "DET DRAM". It works fine with 400x8 but that isnt enough for me =)



My rig:

Q6600 (1.25 VID) G0-stepping
ASUS Maximus formula SE
Transcend aXeram 1066mhz


EDIT: Okay it works now with 9x400 FSB, I'll drive prime95 now.
EDIT2: D'oh Fatal error, I'll go check volts
EDIT3: I raised CPU volts, Self test 768k begins now.

[Grnfinger]

Hello!

Would somebode tell me BIOS settings for 0907, I would like to get 450x8, I copied some settings from this forums, but they didnt worked for me. When I tried to boot from 450x8 to windows poster wrote "DET DRAM". It works fine with 400x8 but that isnt enough for me =)



My rig:

Q6600 (1.25 VID) G0-stepping
ASUS Maximus formula SE
Transcend aXeram 1066mhz


EDIT: Okay it works now with 9x400 FSB, I'll drive prime95 now.
EDIT2: D'oh Fatal error, I'll go check volts
EDIT3: I raised CPU volts, Self test 768k begins now.

if you get the "det ram" hang try changing the transaction booster,
425x8 I set it to enabled /level 0 but if I set 450x8 and leave it like that I get the same problem. "det ram"
450x8 transaction booster set to auto and I boot just fine
It dosent hurt ram speed any or anything you can notice anyways


425x8 @1133MHZ /400 strap
Read = 9500 : Write = 7740 : Copy = 8308 : Latency = 52.1ns

450x8 @1080MHZ /333 strap
Read = 9587 : Write = 8207 : Copy = 8642 : Latency = 52.0ns

[Azz]

if you get the "det ram" hang try changing the transaction booster,
425x8 I set it to enabled /level 0 but if I set 450x8 and leave it like that I get the same problem. "det ram"
450x8 transaction booster set to auto and I boot just fine
It dosent hurt ram speed any or anything you can notice anyways


425x8 @1133MHZ /400 strap
Read = 9500 : Write = 7740 : Copy = 8308 : Latency = 52.1ns

450x8 @1080MHZ /333 strap
Read = 9587 : Write = 8207 : Copy = 8642 : Latency = 52.0ns

Okay I'll try, I got it now at 9x400, It gives error usually at 896k. 9x seems not like to be stable at lower volts (1.375v - 1.4v) I'll drive 3Dmark06 now.

[Eastcoasthandle]

photos of the Formula vs the Extreme

[Notechis]

Could somebody post some chipset temp on default and let say on 400 fsb...And what is max fsb you can achieve

my temps when idle (default) NB 40 C
SB 35 C
MB 32 C
CPU 20 C
Bios version 0903

[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!

[quake6]

my temps when idle (default) NB 40 C
SB 35 C
MB 32 C
CPU 20 C
Bios version 0903

Maybe load?

[HempHog]

I've hit a wall and have no idea why

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : 8.0
- Ratio CMOS Setting : Manual 8x
FSB Frequency : 443
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1173
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
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 : STRONG
Transaction Booster : DISABLED RELAX 0

CPU Voltage : 1.475
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge Voltage : 1.54
DRAM Voltage : 2.14
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.54
South Bridge Voltage : AUTO
Loadline Calibration : ENABLED
CPU GTL Reference : .63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : .67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AITP
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


I've tried bumping the voltage up on the cpu, memory, NB, SB cpu PLL etc etc and I can not get past 443FSB. My temps only hit 48 on the core's and the cpu temp around 20 with prime going. If I try 450FSB my system wont even post. Any ideas on what I can try, with my temps being this low I wouldnt mind trying to hit 500x7.

[Grnfinger]

I'm still testing this setup 9 hours on prime no errors yet
so try this for 450x8

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 : 333MHZ
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1080
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
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 : Strong
Transaction Booster : Disabled
-Boost Level 0

CPU Voltage : 1.525 ( you may need to adjust)
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO ( yes damit AUTO!) ( dont argue with what works )
North Bridge Voltage : 1.6.1 ( will lower after prime test passes)
DRAM Voltage : 2.0
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.54
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 : 1.5

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

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 : Enabled

[DEVIL_DK]

i have a stupid problem
if i use a dual core cpu i hit fsb wall ad 460 mhz

if i use a quad core i hit fsb wall ad 430 mhz.

[Grnfinger]

Maybe load?

here are NB and SB under full load for 30 mins

[Typhoon2000]

Hi guys, this is my first post here. Normally spend my time on a less extreme OCing board . Have been lurking around the Maxumus threads for a while, learning about OCing the Maximus Formula. Finally got a really decent stable clock so i thought I'd give something back by posting my BIOS setting. I know I got lucky with the CPU but the setting may help.

Specs:
CPU: Q6600
Revison: G0
FPO: L745A817
Clockspeed: 4095 Mhz
Vcore (under load in windows): 1.544v (1.5500 BIOS)
Vid (core temp): 1.2000v
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Formula Non SE
Cooling: Custom water
Thermal paste used: Artic Silver 5
CPU Temp: 77/77/68/71 - I need a new rad, + the IHS probably needs lapping, Core#3 is always much lower than the rest.

BIOS 903
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 455
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- Auto
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
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 : 1.55v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.70v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.67v
DRAM Voltage : 2.12v
FSB Termination Voltage :1.6v
South Bridge Voltage : AUTO
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto
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 : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled




CPUZ http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=286539

[Typhoon2000]

My non SE is REV 1.02G as well.

Same here, Non SE REV 1.02G

[FZ1]

Anyone know were there is a listing of *stock* volts for NB, SB, etc on this board? Just because it runs at x on auto, doesn't mean that's stock. Just wondering where the "safe" range is for each. Anandtech partially discusses some of these in the link in the OP.

[quake6]

@grnfinger:Thank you very much

Is this mbo capable for let say 550mhz fsb with dual core?

[Exentler]

what is the max temp for NB and SB ? 24/7 use.

one more thing:

with this settings i run orthos blend in 10h and past also memtest.

but the computer stop responding sometimes for a few seconds. sometimes

someone who have some idea to dissolve this problem ?


BIOS 0903
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency :356
FSB Strap to North Bridge :333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1140
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
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: Disable
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : 1.4250v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.52v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.36v
DRAM Voltage : 2.24v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.36v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.05v
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 : 0 mV
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5v

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

[sonofander]

So guys, I just got my Maximus today, got it installed and am working on my OS right now...

No overclocking, just stock and my NB temps are at 42-45 idle... this seems a bit high. Any advice on how to drop this? I'm in a case w/great airflow, so short of hard mounting a fan on the NB (no idea how I'd do that) I'm at a loss.

what to do???

[Grnfinger]

So guys, I just got my Maximus today, got it installed and am working on my OS right now...

No overclocking, just stock and my NB temps are at 42-45 idle... this seems a bit high. Any advice on how to drop this? I'm in a case w/great airflow, so short of hard mounting a fan on the NB (no idea how I'd do that) I'm at a loss.

what to do???

I reseated my fuzion block with AS5 and temps droped 5 -7 celcius
I'm on water and full load the NB hits 45 celcius

[Grnfinger]

what is the max temp for NB and SB ? 24/7 use.

one more thing:

with this settings i run orthos blend in 10h and past also memtest.

but the computer stop responding sometimes for a few seconds. sometimes

someone who have some idea to dissolve this problem ?


BIOS 0903
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency :356
FSB Strap to North Bridge :333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1140
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
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: Disable
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : 1.4250v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.52v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.36v
DRAM Voltage : 2.24v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.36v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.05v
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 : 0 mV
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5v

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

Not sure if this is your issue but check this out, it might help you.

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...4&submit=Go%21

devilhood had this issue I think and the dl resovled it for him
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...160945&page=88

he talks about it here and a few pages back

[DEVIL_DK]

can anyone help me get over my fsb ?