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

[awhir]

so guys anyone have timmings for pc6400 D9 chips ?

[billdavis]

what is the current best cpu temp monitor for the qx9650??

[jimmyz]

what is the current best cpu temp monitor for the qx9650??

from the pics you posted earlier in the other thread , your speedfan is reading the cpu temp correctly it is calling it temp 1 though. mine does the same. ...unless you have some other component that is -49c.

[billdavis]

from the pics you posted earlier in the other thread , your speedfan is reading the cpu temp correctly it is calling it temp 1 though. mine does the same. ...unless you have some other component that is -49c.

yeah but i want to make sure all cores are even

and what is a working vista 64 gfx overclocking tool

thanks

[eSp!s0]

12h OCCT 450x8:


BIOS 903
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
-Ratio CMOS Setting : Auto
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
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 : Light
Transaction Booster : Enabled
-Boost Level 0

CPU Voltage : 1.34200 1.320VCPU-z (Bios could be +/- 0.005, don`t know excatly)
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto 1,65V Bios
North Bridge Voltage : 1.25 1.26V Everest
DRAM Voltage : 2.16 2.19-2.21V Everest
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.20 1.22V Everest
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050 1.06V Everest
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

[GFORCE100]

12h OCCT 450x8:


BIOS 903
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
-Ratio CMOS Setting : Auto
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
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 : Light
Transaction Booster : Enabled
-Boost Level 0

CPU Voltage : 1.34200 1.320VCPU-z (Bios could be +/- 0.005, don`t know excatly)
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto 1,65V Bios
North Bridge Voltage : 1.25 1.26V Everest
DRAM Voltage : 2.16 2.19-2.21V Everest
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.20 1.22V Everest
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050 1.06V Everest
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

What's your Everest memory read/write/copy performance with the above settings?

[eSp!s0]

If this settings are stable, I will go on testing with DRAM Static Read Control: enabled, but any changes in TransactionBooster causes system to become unstable/instable?

[CERO]

Oke I am for now done for cpu testing on day 2. Achieved 3.825Ghz[ 425x9] @ 1.376vcore. I got 2 pairs of ram to test now along with the cpu. I might could have lowered the FSBv [1.44v actual] and maybe the NBv[ 1.50v actual], Can I lower these? for 425x9?. I know My Ballistix could run 5-5-4-9 1167mhz @ 2.05v @ p5k deluxe. I want to use strap 400/(333 if possible) 1033mhz Any1 might guide helping to setup the settings for ram?

This was My settings for testing the cpu:

Bios 0802
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 425
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 850 ( cpu test) now want to choose 1133
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual: Disabled
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 : auto
Transaction Booster : disabled

CPU Voltage : 1.40000
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.5
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49
DRAM Voltage : 1.90
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.4
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : enabled
CPU GTL Reference : x63
North Bridge GTL Reference : x67
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 :

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Oke This is the hardest part of testing. I know from the P5K deluxe, Enabling Dram static read control would give better performance ( according everest) then Transaction booster. I have no clue what I should choose from those 2. And AI clock twister does it effect any thing?

[Jodiuh]

What's your question? it looks like Vista automatically installed its drivers for you. right?

It installed a new device. I went from LPC to the PCI - ISA.

[KALISPIMENTA]

I got my q6600 to 3.5 with the crazy option in the bios.Now, how can i see all my bios option so i can tweak them manually? Some bios when set to auto show the current value but not this one.Any solutions?

[Croak in BC]

what is the current best cpu temp monitor for the qx9650??

I'm real fond of Everest Ultimate 2.40. Matches Coretemps readings exactly, works fine in Vista x64, outputs to a nice sidebar, and best of all, has a completely customizible LCD output that works great with a G15 keyboard's display, which lets me keep an eye on things when I'm actually using the PC to play games.

It also has a decent set of benchmarking and informational tools. The latest beta version supports ATI 38xx cards as well.

It's not free though, but it's well worth the $30 IMHO.

[Grnfinger]

12h OCCT 450x8:


BIOS 903
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
-Ratio CMOS Setting : Auto
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
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 : Light
Transaction Booster : Enabled
-Boost Level 0

CPU Voltage : 1.34200 1.320VCPU-z (Bios could be +/- 0.005, don`t know excatly)
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto 1,65V Bios
North Bridge Voltage : 1.25 1.26V Everest
DRAM Voltage : 2.16 2.19-2.21V Everest
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.20 1.22V Everest
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050 1.06V Everest
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

Only ran a quick 4 hour test but your settings are rock solid with ram 1200 and clock twister set to strong.
I have a ty VID of 1.325 so my volts are a tad high, but other than that is a great setup.

[CERO]

Oke I now this probleme has been adressed above curten volts prime wont use 99% of the cpu, but f.e. like 80% , this is mostly above 1.50v from what I have seen, However I got the bad luck that as soon I put any voltage above 1.4000, @ bios, so 1.40625 or higher Prime wont load 99% @ taskmanager, how come even at this low volts...... I just wanted to rest my cpu for Q6600 untill I stumped into this....

[eSp!s0]

Only ran a quick 4 hour test but your settings are rock solid with ram 1200 and clock twister set to strong.
I have a ty VID of 1.325 so my volts are a tad high, but other than that is a great setup.

Nice one!
I don`t have that luck, but I will try out moderate someday. Have to test out this settings with slider to "cpu" and "ram" a few hours first.

[GFORCE100]

If this settings are stable, I will go on testing with DRAM Static Read Control: enabled, but any changes in TransactionBooster causes system to become unstable/instable?

That's because for transcation booster you need to increase the NB voltage.

It will work with your RAM at 1199 in the BIOS at 8x450 and with memory at 1133 at 9x425. I use the latter setting with it enabled = 0.

[The Terminal]

Hey.. how to fix waterblock Apogge GT over Maximus Formula... both type of mounting are imposible :s because waterblock touch with heatpipes. :s

Please i need help :s

The Apogge GT does fit the Maximus non SE board. Im using one, although it sure is a snug fit!

[BNDMOD]

The Apogge GT does fit the Maximus non SE board. Im using one, although it sure is a snug fit!

no way :s mine don't fit :s please... mine waterblock touch with heatpipe greay :s

[Zucker2k]

Oke I am for now done for cpu testing on day 2. Achieved 3.825Ghz[ 425x9] @ 1.376vcore. I got 2 pairs of ram to test now along with the cpu. I might could have lowered the FSBv [1.44v actual] and maybe the NBv[ 1.50v actual], Can I lower these? for 425x9?. I know My Ballistix could run 5-5-4-9 1167mhz @ 2.05v @ p5k deluxe. I want to use strap 400/(333 if possible) 1033mhz Any1 might guide helping to setup the settings for ram?

We're running the same settings for 24/7, and this is what has worked for me with my D9s (Team Xtreem PC2 6400 @ 2.24v, you may need less if your ram is rated higher)

4-4-4-10-2-25-3-3-7-3-5-4-6-4-6 (I'm on the 333 strap). I received some PMs about my timings, hope this helps. If you guys are interested, I will post my new bios settings, as I see many folks are pushing a lot of voltages where it isn't even necessary.

[Zucker2k]

no way :s mine don't fit :s please... mine waterblock touch with heatpipe greay :s

I'm using an Apogee GT too. Just turn it 90 degrees, like in the picture.

[CERO]

I got a very Frustrating problem, is regardless FSB I put, as soon I put in BIOS any value higher then 1.4000v Prime95 under Small FFts wont run 99%, but 87% and the rest goes to system. Could be the BIOS or I got a Dudd board ?, I am on 0802. If I run Blend however it will 99%of the cpu usage assigned to Prime.....

[Zucker2k]

I got a very Frustrating problem, is regardless FSB I put, as soon I put in BIOS any value higher then 1.4000v Prime95 under Small FFts wont run 99%, but 87% and the rest goes to system. Could be the BIOS or I got a Dudd board ?, I am on 0802. If I run Blend however it will 99%of the cpu usage assigned to Prime.....

This is an on-going issue in the main thread; some have suggested it is a P95 bug.

[KALISPIMENTA]

I got my q6600 to 3.5 with the crazy option in the bios.Now, how can i see all my bios option so i can tweak them manually? Some bios when set to auto show the current value but not this one.Any solutions?

ANYONE?

[BNDMOD]

I don't know why mine don't fit :s if i try to put waterblock like picture of "THE TERMINAL", waterblock touch with heatsink of heatpipe gray part :s where say "ASUS" and if i rotate it 90°C :s touch with heatsink of motfes up socket and heatsink of NB :S

Now i've done the mod, cut a litle of both side and now it fit :d

[jorgito05]

I don't know why mine don't fit :s if i try to put waterblock like picture of "THE TERMINAL", waterblock touch with heatsink of heatpipe gray part :s where say "ASUS" and if i rotate it 90°C :s touch with heatsink of motfes up socket and heatsink of NB :S

Now i've done the mod, cut a litle of both side and now it fit :d

how did you place a link in your signature, I keep trying and the image pops up, I just want a link.

[Croak in BC]

If you guys are interested, I will post my new bios settings, as I see many folks are pushing a lot of voltages where it isn't even necessary.

Please do.