It looks like my CPU has hit a wall at 3.4 GHz.
I was fully stable at 9x370, but when I moved up to 9x400, I pasted Super pi 32m OK, but would not get past 2seconds in Orthos. I upped my Vcore to 1.55v, and tweaked some of the other settings but still had no look.
I moved back down in tens, but I had the same problems until 3.4 GHz
Anyway I dropped to 8x425 3.4GHz and stress tested fine, so I think I’ll stay at this because my components are not top end overclocking parts. I’m still really happy with my results though.
I’ve just built a test station, so when I can afford a better CPU and faster ram I’ll build a dedicated bench rig.
Still think this is a great board.
Just like to say a big thank you to sesdave for the advice and links.
BIOS Settings
AI Overclocking [Manual]
CPU Ratio Control [Manual]
Ratio CMOS Setting [8]
FSB Frequency [425]
PCI-E Frequency [100]
DRAM Frequency [DDR2-850MHz]
DRAM Timing Control [2T]
CAS# Latency [4]
RAS# to CAS# Dela [4]
RAS# Precharge [4]
RAS# Activate to Precharg [15]
TWR [AUTO]
TRFC [AUTO]
TWTR [AUTO]
TRRD [AUTO]
TRTP [AUTO]
DRAM Static Read Control [Disabled]
Transaction Booster [AUTO]
Clock Over-Charging Mode [AUTO]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
CPU Voltage [1.4750v]
CPU Voltage Reference [AUTO]
CPU Voltage Damper [Enabled]
CPU PLL Voltage [AUTO]
DRAM Voltage [2.10v]
FSB Termination Voltage [1.30v]
North Bridge Voltage [1.40v]
North Bridge Voltage Ref [ AUTO]
South Bridge Voltage [AUTO]
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