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

[wreckwriter]

At 50c I wouldnt worry to much about what Intel has to say
Glad its working out for you

50C being good or too high? Cores are about 10c higher of course. If one uses RealTemp its all 10C cooler

It crapped out again, 1 hour 22 minutes. Getting better for sure now though. CPU volt now at 1.38125 in bios, indicates 1.36 in Everest. RAM volt at 2.10. Priming yet again.

[Grnfinger]

50c is more than respectable temps for load.
I hit around 55c full load, even 60c if the fireplace is on and the ambiant air is warm enough

[wreckwriter]

50c is more than respectable temps for load.
I hit around 55c full load, even 60c if the fireplace is on and the ambiant air is warm enough

Cool thanks! Ambient is about 75-78. I'm in Florida, no fireplaces (or winters)

[Grnfinger]

Sure rub it in
It's actually nice here today around 15c

[wreckwriter]

Sure rub it in
It's actually nice here today around 15c

Don't know my Cs very well but I think that's cold!

[cajer]

I get the det. dram error everytime I go above 440 fsb. I have tried uping the voltages, jumping the wall, and flashing to older and newer bioses. I am sure that it is not my memory or cpu because they can run much higher on other boards. These are my settings. I hope that you guys can help me reach 480 fsb.



Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 430
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 112
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 1033
DRAM Command Rate : 2t
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 35
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: disabled
Ai Clock Twister : strong
Transaction Booster : disabled
relax: 0
CPU Voltage : 1.225
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.62
North Bridge Voltage : 1.63
DRAM Voltage : 2.16
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.4
South Bridge Voltage : 1.1
Loadline Calibration : enbled
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 :

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

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

[ZenEffect]

I get the det. dram error everytime I go above 440 fsb. I have tried uping the voltages, jumping the wall, and flashing to older and newer bioses. I am sure that it is not my memory or cpu because they can run much higher on other boards. These are my settings. I hope that you guys can help me reach 480 fsb.

clock twister to auto and or relax level 1 might help. sorry for the stupid response but i dont have that ram or cpu

[Grnfinger]

I get the det. dram error everytime I go above 440 fsb. I have tried uping the voltages, jumping the wall, and flashing to older and newer bioses. I am sure that it is not my memory or cpu because they can run much higher on other boards. These are my settings. I hope that you guys can help me reach 480 fsb.



Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 430
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 112
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 1033
DRAM Command Rate : 2t
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 35
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: disabled
Ai Clock Twister : strong
Transaction Booster : disabled
relax: 0
CPU Voltage : 1.225
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.62
North Bridge Voltage : 1.63
DRAM Voltage : 2.16
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.4
South Bridge Voltage : 1.1
Loadline Calibration : enbled
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 :

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

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

Adjust your ram timing back to 5-5-5-15, and enable Dram Static Read Control and see if it posts

[ZenEffect]

@ webster

what is the batch and voltage id of your processor?

voltage id (vid) can be found using coretemp

batch is on the box.. i.e. L745A675

ive oc'd a few quads all with different vid's (to finally settle on the one i am using currently) and the vid usually can give a ballpark of the expected volts.

also, what water cooling setup are you using to cool the quad?

[wreckwriter]

My Prime has been running for almost 4 hours now. It completely finished one Prime run and has started a second. If everything goes ok I'll get to test about 2 more hours before I have to shut down (my wife and baby sleep in the room too or I would let it fly all night).

Tomorrow night I'll start playing with the RAM I hope.

[jwfitt]

There are no stupid questions right?

What should my limit be when monitoring my temps under load on my qx9650. I've seen various numbers thrown about, but I wasn't sure if they were referring to the generic CPU temp read-out or the read-outs for the individual cores.

Thanks!

[binormalkilla]

I'm thinking about flashing mine....I dunno though....I have a nice stable OC....I really want those memory settings though. Thoughts anyone?

[Webster]

Just thought I'd say thanks for the replies. I will try the settings, and check the Quad vid and batch tomorrow, and post back then.

As for my W/C setup, I'm running a DDCw/petras top, to a PA120.2, a Fuzion with a quad nozzle and the MFSE block with 7/16" tubing.

[dimsdale]

I get the det. dram error everytime I go above 440 fsb.

I've also had DET DRAM hangs as well on higher FSB settings. I was able to get around that with these settings:

DRAM Static Read Control: AUTO
Ai Clock Twister : MODERATE
Transaction Booster : DISABLED
relax: 1 [had to be 1. 0 didn't work for higher FSBs]

[Marvin54]

i´m searching a intel x3350, Someone knows where

[cyrixMII300]

hello everyone. First of I apologize if this has been resolved before but i couldnt find the info anywhere though i checked. If there is, i would appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction.

My problem is this, my system is oc'ed to 3.6GHz and is rock stable with Prime95 ver25.3 for 24hours without errors. everything is you could say is hunky dory. however, my crucial ballistix is being identified by MF bios ver 0907 as PC6400 instead of PC8500??? I am all confused on the reason. it is clocked at 1066MHz in the bios and is running with 3:4 divider based on 400x9multi.

how do i resolve this? I am sure this discussion has cropped up before and resolved but for the life of me i cant find the post.

[Durkadurka]

My problem is this, my system is oc'ed to 3.6GHz and is rock stable with Prime95 ver25.3 for 24hours without errors. everything is you could say is hunky dory. however, my crucial ballistix is being identified by MF bios ver 0907 as PC6400 instead of PC8500??? I am all confused on the reason. it is clocked at 1066MHz in the bios and is running with 3:4 divider based on 400x9multi.

how do i resolve this? I am sure this discussion has cropped up before and resolved but for the life of me i cant find the post.

That's just the way it is. There's nothing to resolve. It's a-okay!

[cyrixMII300]

u mean everyone has an identical problem?

[Sources]

u mean everyone has an identical problem?

Yes. They are PC6400 that can just run at PC8500 easily =)

Mine say the same thing

[zlojack]

Guys, I need some advice.

I'm having a tough time finding some memory that will go above 1000 MHz stable on this board. I've had the ReaperX 2x2GB kit (PC28000), the famous G.Skills (PC28000) and I'm currently on the Mushkin Redlines, but all three of them give me back errors in Memtest86+ when I try to go above the rated speed.

I'm waiting on a set of the Dominators PC28500 2x2 kit but they're back ordered and taking forever.

I'm also thinking about trying a 4x1 setup as that might give me more bandwidth. I'd like to go to 1200MHz ideally, but at least be able to run above 1100MHz for 24/7.

Any recommendations on a 2x2 or a 4x1 that plays nice with this board above 1100MHz?

[cyrixMII300]

Yes. They are PC6400 that can just run at PC8500 easily =)

Mine say the same thing

That's just the way it is. There's nothing to resolve. It's a-okay!

thank goodness guys. i was starting to get worried that my oc was nothing. anyway, time to get home and do little bit more tweaking on my pc.

[Leeghoofd]

thank goodness guys. i was starting to get worried that my oc was nothing. anyway, time to get home and do little bit more tweaking on my pc.

Do you need 1.7NB voltage for 400FSB ? did you try to lower it or is the settings on auto in the bios ?

There are no stupid questions right?

What should my limit be when monitoring my temps under load on my qx9650. I've seen various numbers thrown about, but I wasn't sure if they were referring to the generic CPU temp read-out or the read-outs for the individual cores.

Thanks!

Try to keep the cores under 65°C real temp reading mate under load, coretemp apparently is 8-10°C off...

Guys, I need some advice.

I'm having a tough time finding some memory that will go above 1000 MHz stable on this board.

Did you try 1004 bios and set TRFC to a value at or above 55 ? My Gskills PC8000PQ kit were good up to 1081mhz with 5-5-5-15 2T at 2.1 volts 4gig kits or 4 dimms also need more NB voltage

[wreckwriter]

Since my RAM was brought down to 890 from 1066 to achieve this overclock, what additional changes are likely needed to get the RAM back to 1066 now that the overclock is stable?

[CERO]

Well I just re-did the stockcooling of my Rampage formula, they used just like on the Maximus a cement-like TIM, was really a pain in the **s to remove those junk. However I applied some MX-2 , I was wondering if this amount is enough, I just put a small drop @ the center, and put the stock cooling back and tighten all 4 screws firmly. So is this amount of TIM enough?
With 1.41NBv I am ideling with 27c tho, not sure if it could be better if the TIM wasnt applied properly at first

[wreckwriter]

Well I just re-did the stockcooling of my Rampage formula, they used just like on the Maximus a cement-like TIM, was really a pain in the **s to remove those junk. However I applied some MX-2 , I was wondering if this amount is enough, I just put a small drop @ the center, and put the stock cooling back and tighten all 4 screws firmly. So is this amount of TIM enough?
With 1.41NBv I am ideling with 27c tho, not sure if it could be better if the TIM wasnt applied properly at first

That looks to be applied as the goop manufacturer recommends, should be fine. 27 on the NB is not bad anyway.