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

[Talonman]

ok.. !!

I had typed 400 for FSB freq earlier, but ment to type 340...

340 is what I was having problems booting with with my 400 strap.

I just successfully booted with a 340 FSB for the first time, but had to move my CPU voltage to 1.68v!!

That is rather high, don't you think?

[dimsdale]

I just successfully booted with a 340 FSB for the first time, but had to move my CPU voltage to 1.68v!!

That is rather high, don't you think?

I don't know anything about that voltage, but I'm glad you're booting.

[TAOTAO161]

My cpu is Q6600, memory is ocz ddr800 paltinum rev 2, the divider iis 1:1 so the memory are not the problem.

[Talonman]

Well booting with my 340 FSB, Vista locked up on me, even at 1.68v in the CPU. Looks like to me the CPU voltage isn't the issue? I moved it back down to 1.6250v.

I did try the 333 NB Strap, but it still would not boot if I set the FSB to 340.

Here is my current 1004 Bios settings:

Under Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 330
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-660MHz
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 18
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : Auto
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (D) : Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Auto
Ai Clock Twister : Light
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax Level: 0

CPU Voltage : 1.6250v (BIOS)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.58v (BIOS)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49v (BIOS)
DRAM Voltage : 1.80v (BIOS)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.48v (BIOS)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.075v (BIOS)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50v (BIOS)

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU Volt
Voltiminder LED : Enabled

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Under Advanced
And CPU Configuration:
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Enabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled

Under Advanced
And USB Configuration :
USB Functions: Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller : Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller Mode: HiSpeed
BIOS EHCI Hand-off : Enabled
Port 64/60 Emulation : Disabled
Legacy USB Support : Enabled

If you see anything wrong, be sure to let me know!

[Sources]

TRY this. I marked the changes in RED
NOTE the 2 RAM options.

Well booting with my 340 FSB, Vista locked up on me, even at 1.68v in the CPU. Looks like to me the CPU voltage isn't the issue? I moved it back down to 1.6250v.

I did try the 333 NB Strap, but it still would not boot if I set the FSB to 340.

Here is my current 1004 Bios settings:

Under Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1066MHz or DDR2-800
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 18
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : Auto
Write Recovery Time : Auto
Read to Precharge Time : Auto

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (D) : Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Auto
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax Level: 7

CPU Voltage : 1.42v (BIOS)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.58v (BIOS)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49v (BIOS)
DRAM Voltage : 2.12v (BIOS) or 1.90v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.48v (BIOS)
South Bridge Voltage : AUTO (BIOS)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.63x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : AUTO
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50v (BIOS)

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU Volt
Voltiminder LED : Enabled

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Under Advanced
And CPU Configuration:
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled

Under Advanced
And USB Configuration :
USB Functions: Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller : Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller Mode: HiSpeed
BIOS EHCI Hand-off : Enabled
Port 64/60 Emulation : Disabled
Legacy USB Support : Enabled

If you see anything wrong, be sure to let me know!

[Talonman]

TRY this. I marked the changes in RED
NOTE the 2 RAM options.

Thanks...

I put in the 400 FSB
Tried my memory in 1066 and 800 (went back to 800)
Ai Clock twister was set back to strong.
Transaction Booster is now dsabled, and relax level 7
On CPU voltage, I had to select 1.4375v, 1.42v was not an option.
Dram voltage I am holding off on as I am scared to hurt my 1.8v RAM, and I know how the Maximus can overvolt. (How high can I overvolt 1.8v ram, withought hurting it?)
My SB is now on Auto
Set the NB to X63
Still have my DDR2 Controller REF Voltage on DDR@_REF
Disabled CPU TM Function
Disabled Execute Disable Bit

System posted, but made a core dump and would not load Vista.

Tried the FSB frequency at the dreaded 340.
System posted, but made a core dump and would not load Vista.

Put my FSB down to 330, and booted right up as normal...

I do appreachiate the effort, and would love to get this figured out.

[Sources]

Isn't that RAM supposed to be 1.9v stock ?

Thanks...

I put in the 400 FSB
Tried my memory in 1066 and 800 (went back to 800)
Ai Clock twister was set back to strong.
Transaction Booster is now dsabled, and relax level 7
On CPU voltage, I had to select 1.4375v, 1.42v was not an option.
Dram voltage I am holding off on as I am scared to hurt my 1.8v RAM, and I know how the Maximus can overvolt. (How high can I overvolt 1.8v ram, withought hurting it?)
My SB is now on Auto
Set the NB to X63
Still have my DDR2 Controller REF Voltage on DDR@_REF
Disabled CPU TM Function
Disabled Execute Disable Bit

System would not boot, or post.
changed the NB back to 0.67X

System posted, but made a core dump and would not load Vista.

Tried the FSB frequency at the dreaded 340.
System posted, but made a core dump and would not load Vista.

Put my FSB down to 330, and booted right up as normal...

I do appreachiate the effort, and would love to get this figured out.

[TouGe]

Speaking of wich, I do not see anything on the FTP site to indicate v1004 is a final. Yet, on Official Website Downloads, it is clearly listed as latest BETA release v1004.. I cannot log into the FTP .tw site since it appears to be passworded so I also cannot confirm it being listed as official final.

ASUS FTP

TouGe,

Q: Your sig says "CPU : QX 9650 @ 3.80GHz (9x400MHZ) 1.34V"
9 x 400 = 3600. Are you at 3600 or 3800 on that CPU?

A QX9650 @ 3.80GHz @ 1.34V would be impressive.
I don't think I could even boot Vista at that voltage on my QX9650.
In fact, it's taking me about 1.400 V CPU to get > 8 hours prime95 blend stable. (jwfitt on here is using 1.39xxx to get to 3.8, I believe)

I found that at about 1.38xxx V CPU I would always get errors in prime95 blend mode after a hour or two. I had to go to 1.4000 to get rock solid stability.

Anyway, if you get a chance, I'd love to see your main BIOS settings.

What sort of stability testing have your done at 1.34V?

Huh, I'll have to go back and change meh sig then. It should read 9.5x400MHz and the 1.34V is the reading I get from Everest while idle and @ load it reads 1.33V--using pencil mod. I think its set a notch under or above 1.375V in the BIOS. I can change this also if need be for clarification.

As for stability testing I ran my FSB up to 400MHz w/ a multiplier of 7.5 and ran OCCT for 4 hours on the RAM test. Then I pushed the multi up to 9.5 and ran OCCT again for 4 hours using the mixed test. I then ran through World in Conflict and Call of Duty 4 for a few hours and encoded two movies, no BSOD's.

I can post my settings in about 30 minutes or sometime tomorrow if you want.

[sofarfrome]

ok.. !!

I had typed 400 for FSB freq earlier, but ment to type 340...

340 is what I was having problems booting with with my 400 strap.

I just successfully booted with a 340 FSB for the first time, but had to move my CPU voltage to 1.68v!!

That is rather high, don't you think?

Yes, 1.68vcore is very high, especially for 340FSB. You have another issue than the CPU/FSB. I am running a Q6600 and I will flash to the 1004 bios this evening and I will post my settings after getting itup and running again. I am currently runnning mine at 3.8GHz (423FSB) with 1.43vcore. It is an L737B so it will run with lower vcore but you shouldn't need that much vcore to get to 340FSB.

edit: I just looked over your settings and I would give your memory some more vdimm, like 2.0-2.1. Also change these:

Ai Clock Twister : auto or disable
Transaction Booster : auto

disable everything under CPU config also

you can also try pulling out one stick of memory

[Talonman]

I antisapate your post!

Thanks!

[ElEctric_EyE]

Talonman, there's hope m8! What batch of Q6600 do you have? I am able to do 440x9 stable on 400 strap. Will post settings tonight...

[Talonman]

Thanks ... I would love to get my speed back!!

My Q6600 GO is L726B397.

This is how it looked the first time I ever booted it with my Maximus, still at stock speed:
She locked in at 1.224 Core Voltage. Is that good, bad, or average?

[ElEctric_EyE]

Talonman, there's hope m8! What batch of Q6600 do you have? I am able to do 440x9 stable on 400 strap. Will post settings tonight...

Here's some tests. 10min OCCT stable. It ain't much but it's good enough to play Fuel of War forever and video encode for more than 1/2hr at 26C ambient. I've got a problem when ambient goes above 28C. The temp difference directly affects core temps, where I approach the 80C danger zone. A chilled water system is in the back of my mind...