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

[Zucker2k]

The reply I got from Asus on this is.

ROFL @ Asus reply.

[ShawnTRD]

So what are people getting by doing this flash? I haven't seen and before and afters.

[kup]

possibly will get your extra, i cant get into windows at 500 x 8 but i can at 490 x8 which is an improvement for quad i think

using the x9 multi at a realistic speed and going for the memory tomorrow and see what it gives me

Now that is interesting!!! What could you get before?

[MGreg]

Thanks, great mod. Will have to play around more.

I can confirm raid still works after mod.

[kup]

Ok ok...I caved...

Now the proud owner of a Maximus Rampage!!! And that's my name for it, hands off!

[zlojack]

Man... I think this weekend I'll follow suit.

I just wish I had a decent CPU to run before/after benchmarks on.

I'll do it anyway... unless the rest of my parts come in and I'm building. Either way, I'll be sure to do some benchies before and after the flashing.

[ericab]

Ok ok...I caved...

Now the proud owner of a Maximus Rampage!!! And that's my name for it, hands off!

keep us in the know kup

[Warboy]

Isn't the SE the version Warboy has? Anyway, I didn't think there was any differentiation in the MF with regards to Asus since they both use the same bios.

I know, I have the SE, But I asked them about the Non-SE and they yet again said they had none.

[WFO]

I know, I have the SE, But I asked them about the Non-SE and they yet again said they had none.

Newegg has nothing but open box now. I think they are gone, gone, gone.

[ZenEffect]

i got this pm from a guy who doesnt accept pm's so if you are reading this dude, here you go

Hi,

I noticed in one of the posts you have mentioned that you are willing to share the BIOS and all the settings for Maximus + Q6600 L745A*** batch.

Would you point me to where you have or willing to post those as I have the same mobo and CPU with exact same batch.

I'd really appreciate your help. This will be my forst OC with those quiet expensive toys so, any help is viable.

Thanks,
Mike

my current settings, as im still using this cpu till this weekend, are... (bear with me im doing this all from memory but its accurate)

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 437
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 120
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1165
DRAM Command Rate : AUTO
DRAM Timing Control: AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: ENABLED
Ai Clock Twister : STRONG
Transaction Booster : ENABLED 0

CPU Voltage : 1.481 (the one right above 1.475 flat)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.61
North Bridge Voltage : 1.51
DRAM Voltage : 2.26 (my mem rated to 2.35)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.54
South Bridge Voltage : 1.10
Loadline Calibration : ENABLED
CPU GTL Reference : .63
North Bridge GTL Reference : .67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED : DISABLED

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : ENABLED
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : ENABLED

hope this helps, the maximus likes to over volt so watch your cpu ppl, ram, north bridge, and fsb term voltages.

-Effect

[zlojack]

I know, I have the SE, But I asked them about the Non-SE and they yet again said they had none.

That is so teh suxxorzz...

I guess it's either buy a new board or convert to the Rampage Formula bios...

[ZenEffect]

http://www.tyan.com/tech/matrix_flashUtility.aspx

check this out

afuwin 4.24 has a /x function that ignores rom id
+
afudos v.4.04

[kup]

Interesting find. Well done.

I've found my first bug in this Rampage bios. Occasionally the multiplier won't change regardless of what you set it to, eg:

I was running 9x and the switch to 8x, but even though the bios settings saved and everything else changed the multi was @ 9x when I rebooted and re-entered the bios.

Now it's either getting stuck @ default multi or sticking @ the last multi used before changing, not sure yet.

I wondered why my boot kept failing and then it got a bit further and I saw I was booting @ 4.2GHz with 1.45v!

[kup]

http://www.tyan.com/tech/matrix_flashUtility.aspx

check this out

afuwin 4.24 has a /x function that ignores rom id
+
afudos v.4.04

AFUWIN is not supported by this bios, apparently? So says the software when I try to run it...

[ZenEffect]

AFUWIN is not supported by this bios, apparently? So says the software when I try to run it...

well nuts.

but, if said afudos emerges *i can search like a mofo* that is the engineering version.

1.) how would i identify it as such?
2.) could i do a direct flash instead of the hacked front-end loader as was this thread was based upon?

id rather do a direct flash if possible than do it from a usb stick as i dont have one handy will ez flash recognize cd?

[kup]

well nuts.

but, if said afudos emerges *i can search like a mofo* that is the engineering version.

1.) how would i identify it as such?
2.) could i do a direct flash instead of the hacked front-end loader as was this thread was based upon?

id rather do a direct flash if possible than do it from a usb stick as i dont have one handy will ez flash recognize cd?

Honestly I don't know how we'd know but is it worth trying the /n and /nr parameters that were detailed above for ignoring ROM ID with AFUDOS (any version, apparently?)

[ZenEffect]

Honestly I don't know how we'd know but is it worth trying the /n and /nr parameters that were detailed above for ignoring ROM ID with AFUDOS (any version, apparently?)

so if i can use the /nr switch i should be able to do a direct flash? without doing the front end loader and 2nd flash through ez flash? sorry for the questions but i need to know before i attempt and possibly both void and brick my mobo at the same time.

[kup]

I think so, from what was said up there ^^^? Easiest way to try would be directly flashing the Rampage bios, if it works with those parameters then it'll work to flash back too... If it doesn't work then you'll have to ask The Stilt for a recovery method?

[ZenEffect]

well... i did it.



greg, why does my write and copy suck? what do i manipulate to up those?

and now that i know what is needed I WILL FIND THE ENGINEERING AFUDOS

if i could, i would buy stilts a drink!

[theonlybabyface]

Exactly what I was thinking. That gave a nice bandwidth increase....that board still runs on my brother-in-law's machine with the bootblock flash to this day!

I do remember the AFUDOS version needed for this was an engineering version. I believe that it was AFUDOS 116b...hmmmm.

[theonlybabyface]

this reminds me of p4p800d to p4p800e flashing, flash the bootblock then flash the new bios to add extra features.

really though changing the rom ID in bios with amibcp should be enough IMO, my versions here won't open the rampage bios though.

Did you try the old "PAT Hack" AFUDOS? Boy that was a long time ago!!!

[The Stilt]

http://www.tyan.com/tech/matrix_flashUtility.aspx

check this out

afuwin 4.24 has a /x function that ignores rom id
+
afudos v.4.04

Asus uses customised AMI bios for most of their boards, so none of the AMI AFUDOS or AFUWIN programs will work.

[andyr(uk)]

Asus uses customised AMI bios for most of their boards, so none of the AMI AFUDOS or AFUWIN programs will work.

thanks for the info Stilt , this is a great mod , about time we got some payback from Asus

when new rampage bios is released i guess we just flash in the usual way ? using easyflash

[The Stilt]

thanks for the info Stilt , this is a great mod , about time we got some payback from Asus

when new rampage bios is released i guess we just flash in the usual way ? using easyflash

Yes, the new Rampage bios version will slip right in.
Unless Asus is really pissed off and they have not started to ship Rampage yet

[andyr(uk)]

Yes, the new Rampage bios version will slip right in.
Unless Asus is really pissed off and they have not started to ship Rampage yet

Cant see a Multi national like asus bothering about a few boards , i hope