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

[kup]

What bios settings did that take to achieve? Water on the NB I assume as well?

[Virous]

My NB is gets to about 60*C on load. possibly higher. is it possible to remove the fusion block without taking of the lolocoster. I want to reseat it with AS5 and put a 40mm 7cfm sunon fan on it. Anytips on fan mountage?

[M-XXXX]

What bios settings did that take to achieve? Water on the NB I assume as well?

Procesor, NB, and both GPU under water

Settings were:

Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 6
FSB Frequency : 515
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 115
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1030
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 8
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 30
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6

DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : lvl 1


CPU Voltage : 1.63V
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.7v (I think)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.65v(I think)
DRAM Voltage : 2.3
FSB Termination Voltage :1.60
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67

Maybe I've messed us one or two things, but nothing big.
I think this CPU/mogo still has potential (I can set higher voltages, and I think last time I was limited by RAM- I haven't changed secondary timing (to lazy) (I had left them as same settings as I have them for 24/7)

[Grnfinger]

Procesor, NB, and both GPU under water

Settings were:

Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 6
FSB Frequency : 515
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 115
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1030
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 8
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 30
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6

DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : lvl 1


CPU Voltage : 1.63V
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.7v (I think)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.65v(I think)
DRAM Voltage : 2.3
FSB Termination Voltage :1.60
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67

Maybe I've messed us one or two things, but nothing big.
I think this CPU/mogo still has potential (I can set higher voltages, and I think last time I was limited by RAM- I haven't changed secondary timing (to lazy) (I had left them as same settings as I have them for 24/7)

Those are pretty high volts, what kinda temps are you getting or did I miss that post?

[M-XXXX]

As I have said- this are settings for TEST and 515MHZ FSB!
I have much lover voltages for 24/7 but temperatures are still hight (about 75C small FFT)

[pee4]

Hi

Anyone got GSkill 8500 2x2GB (F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK) running on this board? If so, can you please post your bios RAM settings?

Thanks

[binormalkilla]

As I have said- this are settings for TEST and 515MHZ FSB!
I have much lover voltages for 24/7 but temperatures are still hight (about 75C small FFT)

Oh man I wouldn't run it that high 24/7................but hey do each his own! I'm interested to know what memory frequencies you have stable at 4GHz with the trans booster set to advanced 1.

[M-XXXX]

Oh man I wouldn't run it that high 24/7................but hey do each his own!

As I know Q6600 G0 is fine with temperatures below 81C, and I think 75C small FFT is not critical, because real work temparatures doesn't get close to Small FFT

I'm interested to know what memory frequencies you have stable at 4GHz with the trans booster set to advanced 1.

Transaction booster is set to 1, and i have ratio 1:1 (Fsb is 445, so RAM frequency is 890mhz, but RAM doesn't have any problem with 1000+ (this RAM goes up to 1200 4-4-4-8 )

[binormalkilla]

Hi

Anyone got GSkill 8500 2x2GB (F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK) running on this board? If so, can you please post your bios RAM settings?

Thanks

I bought that kit along with my current kit, keeping the best one......which ended up being the Geil, as I couldn't even POST past DDR2-1050 or something like that.
I would try DDR2-1000 5-5-5-15 with the rest at auto for starters.
Go ahead and set the NBV to something high like 1.60-1.65V.

As I know Q6600 G0 is fine with temperatures below 81C, and I think 75C small FFT is not critical, because real work temparatures doesn't get close to Small FFT


Transaction booster is set to 1, and i have ratio 1:1 (Fsb is 445, so RAM frequency is 890mhz, but RAM doesn't have any problem with 1000+ (this RAM goes up to 1200 4-4-4-8 )

Hey that's awesome man. Is that totally stable with the trans booster like that? I haven't been able to test at 1:1 with FSB that high, as can't get it stable......but you've inspired me to try tonight

[iadstudio]

I'm having strange problems all the sudden with my nVidia driver failing. I though it was just a coupld bad sticks of RAM and when I took the 2 sticks in question out, the problem stopped, but now it persists. Only thig is the system passes Orthos Blend for over 4 hours, super pi, OCCT all no problem. The display driver and the occasional BSOD it brings on are the only symptoms of instability.

Also, my OC was tock solid stable for 3 weeks and thsi happened all the sudden when 2 sticks or RAM died. Any ideas?

[Grnfinger]

I'm having strange problems all the sudden with my nVidia driver failing. I though it was just a coupld bad sticks of RAM and when I took the 2 sticks in question out, the problem stopped, but now it persists. Only thig is the system passes Orthos Blend for over 4 hours, super pi, OCCT all no problem. The display driver and the occasional BSOD it brings on are the only symptoms of instability.

Also, my OC was tock solid stable for 3 weeks and thsi happened all the sudden when 2 sticks or RAM died. Any ideas?

What exactly is the error?

the dredded nvlddmkm?

[Robin77]

Have we not had this useless argument b4?

Can you post your "FACTS" and then this argument can be put to rest

I posted this facts already on this threat. Just too lacy to search the page. But I'm pretty sure you'll find it.
It includes a link to Intel X38 thermal design sheet.
You'll find Intel specs right there.

This is what I (i'm hardware engineer at Siemens) would call a fact. But maybe as engineer of Siemens I see this in a too professional way, at least for you. ;-)

[Grnfinger]

I posted this facts already on this threat. Just too lacy to search the page. But I'm pretty sure you'll find it.
It includes a link to Intel X38 thermal design sheet.
You'll find Intel specs right there.

This is what I (i'm hardware engineer at Siemens) would call a fact. But maybe as engineer of Siemens I see this in a too professional way, at least for you. ;-)

I ask for a link/quote and all you can do is make a snide comment????
yes you are truely a professional.

I see in all your extensive education to become an engineer they overlooked the basic spelling course?? WELL DONE!!!

[Robin77]

I ask for a link/quote and all you can do is make a snide comment????
yes you are truely a professional.

I see in all your extensive education to become an engineer they overlooked the basic spelling course?? WELL DONE!!!

Ok, for you, and extra for you I searched the link again:

http://download.intel.com/design/chi...x/31761201.pdf

It was clear to me that you mightn't understand technical facts as you are a normal PC user with very simple knowledge of complex technical principles. But that's no accusation, you can't know this when you didn't study it.

The very simplified stuff that you can find in internet won't make you to an expert.

But I wish you fun reading the Intel specs. Maybe you're able to find the facts (I believe in the good in people ;-)).

ps.: my spelling could be result of my origin (Austria). Maybe you are even able to find out which language there is spoken (I'm sure, you're a clever guy.... )

[Grnfinger]

I'm sure that was an insult but then again the spelling and grammer are so bad I cannot tell what exactly your trying to say if anything at all, perhaps a more educated man/woman like yourself can help me with that.
Yes it is true your are surely a more(on) highly educated person than myself, My university degree(s) in bio-chemistry / physics is surely no match for the intellegence of Siemens ppl, now that we have the education part out of the way lets return to the topic at hand....
If you took offense to my first post than I apologize, there was none intentended, I was trying to say instead of arguing the matter of NB temps why not post your facts then this would not continue any further and avoid an argument. But instead you choose to argue and toss around snide comments when all there was is a simple misunderstanding on your part. You have clearly displayed your level of intellengence.
BTW thanks for finally posting something related to your comments regarding NB temps. I will read it now and maybe you can help me with anything I dont understand for I have a really hard time when they group letters together......very confusing to me, I prefer pictures

[Robin77]

I'm sure that was an insult but then again the spelling and grammer are so bad I cannot tell what exactly your trying to say if anything at all, perhaps a more educated man/woman like yourself can help me with that.
Yes it is true your are surely a more(on) highly educated person than myself, My university degree(s) in bio-chemistry / physics is surely no match for the intellegence of Siemens ppl, now that we have the education part out of the way lets return to the topic at hand....
If you took offense to my first post than I apologize, there was none intentended, I was trying to say instead of arguing the matter of NB temps why not post your facts then this would not continue any further and avoid an argument. But instead you choose to argue and toss around snide comments when all there was is a simple misunderstanding on your part. You have clearly displayed your level of intellengence.
BTW thanks for finally posting something related to your comments regarding NB temps. I will read it now and maybe you can help me with anything I dont understand for I have a really hard time when they group letters together......very confusing to me, I prefer pictures

Looks like you really don't understand me. Surely because I'm too simple for you and your really impressing studies .
But you managed it to finaly get it, that I answered your questions. Or should I say you will answer them by yourself after reading the doc from the link.
By the way, to toss around snide comments and at same time measure the IQ of another person by accusing him to toss snide comments clearly displays your level of intelligence.

ps.: if you are that clever guy you try to show here you surely have no problem to check the meaning of the text I wrote. My 10 year old brother understood all of my posts.

pps.: the right english would be "you are", not "your are" ;-)

[jorgito05]

Re: your question about my mem; It's on my sig.

OK, got a little better. Bios now set as Follows:

AI Overclock Tuner: (manual)
CPU Ratio: (8)
FSB Frequency: (400)
FSB Strap: (400)
PCIE: (100)
Dram Frequency: (800)
Dram Comand: (2T)
Dram Timings: (auto)
Dram Static Read: (auto)
AI Clock Twister: (auto)
Transaction Booster: (Disabled)
Relax Level: (0)
Load Line Calibrator: (disabled)
CPU Voltage: (1.275)
CPU PLL Voltage: (1.52)
NB Voltage: (1.35)
Dram Voltage: (1.8)
FSB Termination Voltage: (1.3)
SB Voltage: (1.075)
CPU GTL: (.063x)
NB GTL: (.067x)
Channel Ref A & B and Channel Control Voltages all: (auto)

What do you suggest?

[Grnfinger]

Re: your question about my mem; It's on my sig.

OK, got a little better. Bios now set as Follows:

AI Overclock Tuner: (manual)
CPU Ratio: (8)
FSB Frequency: (400)
FSB Strap: (400)
PCIE: (100)
Dram Frequency: (800)
Dram Comand: (2T)
Dram Timings: (auto)
Dram Static Read: (auto)
AI Clock Twister: (auto)
Transaction Booster: (Disabled)
Relax Level: (0)
Load Line Calibrator: (disabled)
CPU Voltage: (1.275)
CPU PLL Voltage: (1.52)
NB Voltage: (1.35)
Dram Voltage: (1.8)
FSB Termination Voltage: (1.3)
SB Voltage: (1.075)
CPU GTL: (.063x)
NB GTL: (.067x)
Channel Ref A & B and Channel Control Voltages all: (auto)

What do you suggest?

Are you wanting to oc your processor or run it a stock speed?

[Nuckin_Futs]

Procesor, NB, and both GPU under water

Settings were:

Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 6
FSB Frequency : 515
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 115
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1030
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 8
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 30
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6

DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : lvl 1


CPU Voltage : 1.63V
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.7v (I think)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.65v(I think)
DRAM Voltage : 2.3
FSB Termination Voltage :1.60
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67

Maybe I've messed us one or two things, but nothing big.
I think this CPU/mogo still has potential (I can set higher voltages, and I think last time I was limited by RAM- I haven't changed secondary timing (to lazy) (I had left them as same settings as I have them for 24/7)

Could you clear it up by providing each the user input as well as the CMOS reported voltages? I usually display as;

Overvoltage = as set by user (as reported in CMOS) [vdroop, if any]. Or any kind of key is cool so long as we can tell the difference.

Looks like you really don't understand me. Surely because I'm too simple for you and your really impressing studies .
But you managed it to finaly get it, that I answered your questions. Or should I say you will answer them by yourself after reading the doc from the link.
By the way, to toss around snide comments and at same time measure the IQ of another person by accusing him to toss snide comments clearly displays your level of intelligence.

ps.: if you are that clever guy you try to show here you surely have no problem to check the meaning of the text I wrote. My 10 year old brother understood all of my posts.

pps.: the right english would be "you are", not "your are" ;-)

Not to but in, but I can't help to notince that we still did not get any kind of picture/video to support the guys high mobo temps and only saw link to the same paper he keeps speaking of. I agree with the rest, this is simply paper, not always fact. Intel will make any of their products look as good as they can on paper, but us users in the real world see the end results..

Anyways, it's been almost 3 weeks since my BIOS failure, and no real answers. So I guess I will just RMA. In the meantime, I want to find a better configuration for my complete ThermalRight coolers on the same mobo, but cant really use several of my favorite NB chipset coolers without rotating my Ultra 120 Extreme. Even if not rotated, the top edge mosfet cooler interferes with the CPU cooler. This is in a SilverStone TJ-06 so it is really degrading to rotate fan towards floor of case.

Any other leeds on neat and efficiant mosfet coolers fo our MAXIMUS FORMULA

[Zucker2k]

As soon as you start overclocking, every spec. is out the window. Intel does not overclock their chips in order to determine max thermal specs. Otherwise, we could prime at 95Cs and have no problems.

[jorgito05]

Are you wanting to oc your processor or run it a stock speed?

As you can see on CPUZ validator, I bumped it up to 3.2 so I could run 1:1 with mem. I originaly bought a Sapphire 2900xt 1gb GDDR4 with the intent of buying a second one later when I got mor funds, so I coud run crossfire, but now I can't find one. I found an ATI brand one. Same specs ATI 2900xt 1gb GDDR4, will it work with my Sapphire in crossfire or not; I suspect drivers are diferent. Hate to spend 520.00$ and dont work, wat do you think?

[Nuckin_Futs]

Oh ya, are these temps from the Intel specs read via an internal specially calibrated thermal sensor or just a bulb set into a slit in the center of the chipset IHS like most labs are doing.

Nevertheless, cooler is better for longer life of computer electronis, including RAM,... to those who dont believe in RAM sinks or aftermarket coolers. YES, some still believe they're useless and just a ploy to get your money. What do you guys think? I use them, and I see for myself, coler is better. ThermalRight HR-07 series (single and duals).

[atomicvai]

I picked up an Antec Cool Spot fan and gave the screws on the NB HS a couple quick turns (thanks for the ideas on here). Load temps on my NB now running at 450x9 is 42, was 53 before. I recommend that quick fix if you want to drop a few degrees on the NB without removing things. The other bonus is it helps push the air to the back of the cases rear exhaust fans keeping everything cooler.

[Grnfinger]

well I'm just an uneducated candian that can't really understand the full complexities of thermal tollerance so I will not comment any further.
BUT.... It was always my understanding that cooler was better, hence all the cooling options these days. But again I'm out of my league here , I'll just go sit in the corner now and read my picture book

[xgman]

What can you enter in the bios under user "String" instead of the time for the LCD POSTER? Just a name or can it be set somehoe to display voltages or something else like that?