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

[JoeBar]

Yesterday i was playing with my mb and disabled SMART on my raptor.
After doing that system start hanging at random moments with hd activity to maximum. I enabled SMART again and probs didn't disappear. Even unplugging psu and loading setup defaults in bios didn't help.

Only when i cleared cmos, board got back to normal. This was the first time i had to clear cmos on Maximus.


Just wanted to share it with u, if anyone ever faces the same prob...

[iTravis]

This is my 3.6GHz setup

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 : 400MHZ
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1199 / or 900 for 1:1
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 : ENABLED
-Boost Level 0

CPU Voltage : 1.45 ( for starts and adjust from there)
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO ( yes auto and it works)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.47
DRAM Voltage : 2.16 ( less volts if your going to run 1:1)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
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

This is my 24/7 setting and its rock solid stable

I tried your setting but it's still crashed after 2 mins running OCCT. Also keep increasing CPU and CPU PLL voltages but it's still not stable (either crashed or automatically restarting the system). I think if I'm rock solid at 3.4Ghz @ 1.39 then there's no need to go over 1.5 for the vcore right? Or maybe because my RAM has issues? I'm running 4x1GB so that could be the problem? I tried the DRAM frequency at 900 and it didn't even boot so I can only use 1199. Btw, a x9 multi seem to work for me since I can last OCCT for 3 mins (dunno if that would make a difference ). Man, all I need is 3.6Ghz and I'll be happy.

[Grnfinger]

I tried your setting but it's still crashed after 2 mins running OCCT. Also keep increasing CPU and CPU PLL voltages but it's still not stable (either crashed or automatically restarting the system). I think if I'm rock solid at 3.4Ghz @ 1.39 then there's no need to go over 1.5 for the vcore right? Or maybe because my RAM has issues? I'm running 4x1GB so that could be the problem? I tried the DRAM frequency at 900 and it didn't even boot so I can only use 1199. Btw, a x9 multi seem to work for me since I can last OCCT for 3 mins (dunno if that would make a difference ). Man, all I need is 3.6Ghz and I'll be happy.

I have a couple of 3.6GHz 9 multi settings if you want to try them.
I only run 2GB tho so the ram settings might be a problem
but for 3.6 on the 8 multi you may need more volts if you have a high VID cpu
there should be no need for more than 1.60 CPU PLL.
Also if your not using it I would recommend prime95 run the small fft test for a few hours and see if the cpu is the problem or if its the ram causing occt to crap out. I personally like to use it till I get the cpu stable then I can start overclocking the ram. You may need to relax your ram alot with your 4x1GB's
It can be a real running 4x1GB

[iTravis]

I have a couple of 3.6GHz 9 multi settings if you want to try them.
I only run 2GB tho so the ram settings might be a problem
but for 3.6 on the 8 multi you may need more volts if you have a high VID cpu
there should be no need for more than 1.60 CPU PLL.
Also if your not using it I would recommend prime95 run the small fft test for a few hours and see if the cpu is the problem or if its the ram causing occt to crap out. I personally like to use it till I get the cpu stable then I can start overclocking the ram. You may need to relax your ram alot with your 4x1GB's
It can be a real running 4x1GB

Hm....could be the RAM problem then, I might as well get the 2x2GB to replace my current 4x1GB. What would you recommend for a good set of RAM?
Anyway, I'm gonna run prime95 tonight to check the stability of the CPU first.
Thanks in advance.
P/S: Just give me some settings for the x9 multi so I can test for 2nite. Appreciate it.

[Rocinante]

I installed XP SP3 and everything is great, but I can't get the audio drivers installed at all. I tried the setup exe and that fails, then i tried to manually update the driver by forcing it to install the INF and that didn't work either. Any suggestions?

I'm running SP3, and was able to use the KB835221.exe ... I would not allow me to use the KB888111.exe ... after installing 835221, the sound drivers installed without a hitch...

[ReZ_]

But whenever i run Blend test under Prime95 at both speeds i get an error after exactly 47-48 mins.No hung ups,freezes or bsod.Just an error on one of the cores.

i always crashed on the 896k test, i'm guessing you are experiencing the same. Try to up values until you can past the 896k test

[aoch88]

Just curious, it looks like people get higher FSB with a P35 than the X38. What's the actual advantage of X38 (in this board especially) compared to other P35's?

[nordien]

Just curious, it looks like people get higher FSB with a P35 than the X38. What's the actual advantage of X38 (in this board especially) compared to other P35's?

Dual PCIe 2.0 for Crossfire is most important feature.

[Spyrus]

Hi, I've read somewhere that there is a problem with sp3 and hd audio. You might be better without the service pack until MS sort out this issue upon final release.
I've just found this acticle http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...2951&Itemid=38
Chris

Go over Gigabyte site and download this:
http://tw.giga-byte.com/Support/Moth...ver&FileID=836
http://tw.giga-byte.com/Support/Moth...ProductID=2665
Execute us->bat file.

The best settings running 1200/400 FSB Mhz on this board are:

FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 266
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Moderate
Transaction Booster : Disabled
-Boost Level 0

If you use Strap 333 then you can change Ai Clock Twister: Strong

The best FSB spots on this board, 400 FSB/Strap 266 and 450 FSB/Strap 333

No me too cannot set strong with strap 333 when i am at 450 FSB

Reading all posts the conclusion so far is:
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Moderate
Transaction Booster : Disabled
-Relax Level 0

FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Enabled
-Boost Level 0


I too have 50+oC on nb with only 1.35V mch.

It seems that 0903 is the less buggy from the newest bioses
and i will try that (i am with stock 0505)
It is hardly for me to be on strap 266 with 450 fsb.

My settings 24/7 for E6750G0

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: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1081
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 2
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 30
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 2

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: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Moderate
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax Level : 0

CPU Voltage : 1.32
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.35
DRAM Voltage : 1.92
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.20
South Bridge Voltage : 1.05
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto ( might turn it to 0.63x)
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto (might turn it to 0.67x)
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : AUTO
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
C1E Suppport : Disabled(might turn it to Enabled)
CPU TM Function : Disabled(might turn it to Enabled)
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Disabled

Also this review is most appropriate for Formula and not P5E3 about tweaking
http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3149&p=10

[magica]

I would like to see some more 9 x 400 setups on the first page. Please if you have a stable setup for 9 x 400 I would like to see more. 425 maybe too.

[Raver]

Hello all.

Been following this thread quit a bit.

Got my Maximus 2 days ago and followed instructions on the 1st page as to, how to remove the Heat Pipe assembly, I used the freezer method and it popped right off.

I also used nail polish remover to get the factory thermal compound off and it worked really well, it dissolves it and you just whipe it off with a tissue.

No need to destroy and scratch the heatsinks like ive seen somewhere on these forums :p







I would like your opinion on these next 2 pics, look at my temps in CoreTemp, notice core #2 compared to the other cores.

Idle


Load


Also I cant post at 400fsb with the 266 strap... I can make it as far as 380fsb

380fsb load


380fsb idle


My temps look fine no?

I have now lapped my TRUE and the Q6600, I'm going to try again.

[Raver]

OK got it to boot into windows but had to use VCore of 1.60625v and CPU PLL of 1.64v.

All other settings are like Maglin's 400X9 from the 1st page.

It reboots after 5min of prime and temps are in the mid60's.

I guess this Q6600 will have to stay at 380X9, it's stable at this FSB.

Can running 6 120mm Antec case fans setting at MED on the 3 speed switch affect the OC? Is it actually a bad idea to run 6 of them off the mobo headers?

[ZenEffect]

OK got it to boot into windows but had to use VCore of 1.60625v and CPU PLL of 1.64v.

All other settings are like Maglin's 400X9 from the 1st page.

It reboots after 5min of prime and temps are in the mid60's.

I guess this Q6600 will have to stay at 380X9, it's stable at this FSB.

Can running 6 120mm Antec case fans setting at MED on the 3 speed switch affect the OC? Is it actually a bad idea to run 6 of them off the mobo headers?

i dont know for sure if running 6 fans off the header is a bad idea, but it seems like a bad idea... drawing that much current from the motherboard when it could go elsewhere. also, turn up your strap to 333 or 400. i had to do that to get stability *set at 400 for my setup*, and i actually was able to lower volts.

[nordien]

24/7 8*450 DDR1080 @ 4-4-4-12 @ 2.35v

My settings 24/7 for Q6600 G0 L724B418

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: 101
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1081
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 : 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 : Auto

CPU Voltage : 1.45
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.51
DRAM Voltage : 2.35
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.49
South Bridge Voltage : Auto
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : AUTO
- 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

These settings are prime stable. I dropped the Crossfire setup. I didnt like the driver issues and tearing and artifacting is some games. I got a 8800 GTS 512 for the time being. When i dropped the Crossfire the NB temp dropped dramaticaly from about 58C idle to 40C idle. The Crossfire is giving the X38 a run for its money.......I like my new Team Xtreem PC6400 C3 2bg kit. It can do up to DDR1100 @ 4-4-4-12 on 2.35v bios.

8*450 = 3.6ghz @ DDR1080 @ 4-4-4-12

Everest read 9823 mb/s
Everest write 8101 mb/s
Everest copy 9136 mb/s
Latency 51.4

3dMark2006 16336 with the 8800 GTS 512 @ 775/1775/2000

[Grnfinger]

I have a strange issue that just happend today when I powerd up the pc



Take note of Everest on the right even that was buggerd.
It took 9mins for the pc to boot up, thats right 9mins, and its slow as hell.
I cant even load a web page, it rebooted 3 times b4 I could make that screen shot.
Anyone have any ideas besides the RMA part. Willing to try anything at this point for the board is pretty much useless at the moment

[kup]

The voltage part is due to the vCore exceeding 1.6v in the bios. The slowing down and crashing sounds like nothing more than the Maximus Formula showing it's true nature, once again. Clear CMOS and try it @ stock?

[FZ1]

Oh snap!

[Grnfinger]

The voltage part is due to the vCore exceeding 1.6v in the bios. The slowing down and crashing sounds like nothing more than the Maximus Formula showing it's true nature, once again. Clear CMOS and try it @ stock?

My vcore in bios is set at 1.54
I will clear cmos, reset settings again and test

[Gunlance]

During one failed oc session, my board set my pll voltage to 2.0 on its own.

[Grnfinger]

Flashed bios back to 802 running smooth now
will test it for a few hours then flash to 907

[eSp!s0]

During one failed oc session, my board set my pll voltage to 2.0 on its own.

Yes, there are a few users here and at forumdeluxx.de with this bug. I had absolutly the same bug with 2.0pll and i noticed it only 2times, because you don`t look after pll every time you are in bios.
And that could be the reason for the dead of my SE, but nobody will find out.

[eSp!s0]

Flashed bios back to 802 running smooth now
will test it for a few hours then flash to 907

Why do most people use 0907?
OC is nearly the same with 0903(it`s a nanosecond faster ) for almost everybody isn`t it?
And temperatures are right with 0903!?
regards

[Grnfinger]

Why do most people use 0907?
OC is nearly the same with 0903(it`s a nanosecond faster ) for almost everybody isn`t it?
And temperatures are right with 0903!?
regards

Tested 901 and 903, both bios I couldnt post unless everything was set to auto.
907 seems to be 100% for me, perhaps I will try out 903 again and see if it was user error. I had the most success with 802 and 907 so far.

[newls1]

Yes, there are a few users here and at forumdeluxx.de with this bug. I had absolutly the same bug with 2.0pll and i noticed it only 2times, because you don`t look after pll every time you are in bios.
And that could be the reason for the dead of my SE, but nobody will find out.

I have my CPU PLL set to "auto" in the BIOS, so after reading this info, I went into hardware monitor inside the bios, and using the "AUTO" setting, puts my PLL Volts @ 1.648v IS THIS TO MUCH

[eSp!s0]

No, that is ok, but not much higher, if you set manually sometime.