**Official ASUS Striker II Formula Discussion/Review/Overclock/Guide/BIOS Thread**

[Vladmax]

Vladmax, that is AWESOME info. And, super-validating; I'm in the exact same boat. I can't seem to get over the 3.2GHz hump. When I step it up from 1425 (356) to 1450 (350) strange things happen. Most of the time it just wouldn't boot past the CPU detecton (just prior to RAM check) - but as I edged the NB and CPU volts higher, it started letting me boot into Windows.. but, of course, promptly crash or freeze well before the desktop.

Here's a question for ya - how do you see the NB temps when at load? Are you using the extra sensors?

Here's what I've got for a seemingly stable 3.2GHz:

FSB = 1425 (356)
MEM = 800 (400)
@ 9 mult = 3,206.25 MHz

Voltages:
CPU Voltage = 1.5 (but 1.4875 works too)
CPU PLL = 1.6
CPU VTT = 1.4
Mem Voltage = 2.2
NB Core = 1.56 (but I feel 1.54 would work)
SB Core = 1.60
1.2v HT = 1.2
Bridge = 1.2

CPU GTL_REF Ratio = +30mV
NB GTL_REF Ratio = +30mV
DDRII Contr. Ref = DDR2_REF+10mV
DDRII Chan. A Ref = DDR2_REF+10mV
DDRII Chan. B Ref = DDR2_REF+10mV

CPU @ 61c after 1 hour load (four-core Prime95)

I've got PC-8500 RAM, so I'm going to try playing with its DDRFSB at 800, 867 and 1062 with various timings to see if I can get those writes above 10,000mb/s and latency below 50ns. Suggestions welcome!

Welcome to the "ELITE" CLUB

try Everest for your temps it is quite accurate. Everest has got an MCP temp sensor which I believe is your NB temp, though it is a bit higher then true temp maybe around 4 degrees. I was relying on it for my NB temps, but then I just rebooted (reset button ) a couple of times and went straight into BIOS to check the temps after loading the system for a while.

I don't have any sensors but might get some as the mobo has got sensor pins anyway, why not use it (well asus didn't bother including the sensors )

I've tried 3 different brands of RAM and it didn't work well with either Kingston 9600 (even when running it at 800) nor Winchip 1066 nor Winchip 1200, the only stable ram I have for this board is Corsair 6400C4D and it works flawlessly. I wonder if its got problems with micron D9G chips which they used on Kingston and both Winchips.... cause Corsair is Promo chips.

Guys, need some help here.

Got a Q6600 running on this board right now with a pair of OCZ flexXLC9200.
I've read about your settings for the Q6600 but this seems to be a difficult area.
What bios is the best for this cpu? I've been trying a lot of different voltages and settings, but I keep getting "MP init"

Anyone in the mood to give me a hand? It's quite sad as I previously had a maximus formula where I easily reached 3,6ghz. So not being able to even reach 3,2 is really annoying.

When are you getting MP Init, on stock speed or on 3Ghz or when?
Put a bit more voltage on CPU, NB and RAM

CPU - 1.5
NB - 1.56 - 1.60 (watch your temps)
RAM - 2.3 - 2.4

at 3Ghz 100% prime stable, at 3.2 Prime stable - less then a minute. 780i doesn't like to OC Q6600 too much that is my 5 NZ cents worth....

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Coolermaster Cosmos
Intel C2Q Q6600 @ 3.0Ghz
Corsair 6400C4D - 2x1Gb 800( at )4-4-4-12 @ 2.1V
Asus Striker II Formula (BIOS 1101)
2x WD 500Gb 32Mb Cache HDD non raid
2x WD 500Gb 32Mb Cache HDD raid stripe
2x XFX 8800 GTS 512 (G92) SLI @ 720/1100
LG DVD-RW (H42L or whatever it is)
ULTRA X3 1000W Power Supply
ASUS USB Wireless Adaptor WL-167G
Keyboard, Mouse, External HDD

Cooling
Gemini II CPU Radiator cooled by 2x Noctua NF-P12 Fans 1300RPM
4x Noctua NF-P12 CAse Fans 1300 RPM
1x AMD CPU 3000rpm FAN on top of the NB to keep it warm
1x 80mm FAN to help maintain proper airflow around the case

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