Quote Originally Posted by sesdave View Post
Odd - the e8400 should fly on this MB. I was thinking of getting one to play with. I take you have checked all the MB power connections, CPU seating , MB mounted on standoffs okay etc. Here my settings for a q6600 @3.6 with 4x1GB ballistix which are 100% prime stable if its of any help. I used basically the same for an E6850 running at 4.0Ghz with more Vcore and 9x450.

AI Overclocking: Manual
CPU Ratio Control: Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting: 8
FSB Frequency: 450
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: 1128
DRAM Command Rate: 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency: 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5
RAS# Precharge:4
RAS# Activate to Precharge:9
TWR: 3
TRFC: 30
TWTR: 3
TRRD: 3
TRTP: 8
DRAM Static Read Control: AUTO

Transaction Booster: AUTO
Clock Over-Charging Mode: AUTO

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled

CPU Voltage: 1.4125
CPU Voltage Reference: AUTO
CPU Voltage Damper: Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.6
DRAM Voltage: 2.2
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.4
North Bridge Voltage: 1.40
North Bridge Voltage Reference: AUTO
South Bridge Voltage: AUTO

Advance CPU Settings
CPU Ratio Control: Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting: 9
C1E Suppport: disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Vanderpool Technology: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
PECI: Disabled

USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support: Enabled
Thanks Sesdave. I appreciate your help M8.

The origianal problem was the Raptor, but after working on this problem so long I should have walked away for a day and get back to a normal state of mind, would have saved me alittle sanity. It turned out to be Static Read Control that was the issue. I must have done a clear Cmos and forgot to disable it again. Worst thing about it was that it was reacting exactly like it was with the Raptor issue.

Still not out of the woods yet, I have to get 4GB working and lower voltages, but I passed 6hours prime @ 4ghz, so I think I am OK

THanks!