[18th Anniversary] Asus Black Pearl - P5k-Premium Testing Report

[sesdave]

Seems my P5k-P is having some issues breaking 440+FSB. So far I've tried 3 different 2Gb kits of PC2 6400 RAM, Corsair XMS26400C4, Crucial Ballistix PC26400C4 (single sided) and Crucial Ballistix PC26400C4 older style double-sided w/ Micron chips.

Anyone got any ideas or suggestions? Could be a dud board?

Have you done the o/c basics to first establish what the max FSB/Speed your CPU will run at and then your max memory speed ? I use these settings quite happily for 3.6 with FSB=450 x8 with DRAM FREQ=1128 but not all q6600 are going to run higher FSB/ lower multiplier. Your memory should be good for at least 1000 especially on this MB. Set your strap to AUTO so it displays all availble dividers for all strap settings. If you look back you will see quite a few recent posts on best strap setting. Check your advanced CPU settings - I disable them all. I would also disable static to begin with and set transaction booster and clock overcharging to auto.

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