ASUS Maximus Formula SE

[Talonman]

PPL 1.7, NB 1.55, SB auto

What bios version...

Post all your BIOS settings please. I am looking for some 3.8GHz or better for a Q6600. I will be 1004 soon!

[MoogyMonster]

Wow - 0602 - VERY old. I'll upgrade to 1004 immediately

[MoogyMonster]

I just upgraded to 1004, and now CMOS refuses to remember my frequency settings and my DRAM settings! Any idea WTF is going on? I've tried saving the profile and everything, but every time I reboot, it goes back to default and adjusts the RAM downwards...

It does remember my voltage settings though, so I have NO clue what's going on!

[cadaveca]

Can't use OC profile from older bios.

[MoogyMonster]

yah - I overwrote it, but it didn't like that. The Magic CMOS reset button took care of things

So I'm running 1004, but the behavior is the same, with 445 FSB 1.528v CPU, 1.7v PLL, 1.55v NB and SB on Auto, it still resets during boot into windows.

Anything else, like Loadline Calibration, or whatnot that I need to turn on/off?

If I could get the exact settings from Anuaja that'd rock.

[Talonman]

I am right there with you MoogyMonster!

I used the advanced 'Clear CMOS' button too...

Profiles are saving fine.

We need Anuaja to come back and share...

My GX2 is just waiting to talk to a 3.8 or 3.9 GHz processor!
Where did all the Q6600 boys go?

Anuaja, come back!!

[sofarfrome]

I have settings for 3.8GHz, 2hrs OCCT blend stable. I can post them when I get home.

[Anuaja]

Wonderful Anuaja! What about your other voltages, such as SB, etc?

Also your memory MHz, timings, etc?

Is this stable 24/7? That's what I'm looking for...

Thanks!

Try this,

Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 445
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1186
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 10
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 30
Write Recovery Time : 4
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 4
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 5
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 5
DRAM Static Read Control: Disasbled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Enabled
relax level :0

CPU Voltage : 1.5500v (BIOS)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.8v (BIOS)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.59v (BIOS)
DRAM Voltage : 2.28 (BIOS)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.5v (BIOS)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.150v (BIOS)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto

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


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

My Q6600 batch L737B381, vid 1.2375

[kup]

Try this,

Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 445
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1186
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 10
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 30
Write Recovery Time : 4
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 4
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 5
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 5
DRAM Static Read Control: Disasbled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Enabled
relax level :0

CPU Voltage : 1.5500v (BIOS)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.8v (BIOS)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.59v (BIOS)
DRAM Voltage : 2.28 (BIOS)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.5v (BIOS)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.150v (BIOS)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto

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


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

My Q6600 batch L737B381, vid 1.2375

Is that actually stable for you? 9x445 @ 1.55v in the bios? I've got a 1.2375v VID chip too (earlier batch) and I need that 1.55v in the bios to get 9x425...

[MoogyMonster]

Anuaja, is that stable 24/7? What are your idle and load temps, and what sort of cooling are you using?

I want 4GHz, but I don't want to risk my system in the process...

[Anuaja]

Is that actually stable for you? 9x445 @ 1.55v in the bios? I've got a 1.2375v VID chip too (earlier batch) and I need that 1.55v in the bios to get 9x425...

For me ? Yes. 1 hour prime more than enough for me.

Anuaja, is that stable 24/7? What are your idle and load temps, and what sort of cooling are you using?

I want 4GHz, but I don't want to risk my system in the process...

Yes, idle 35c full load 65-68 c in coretemp. Full Water cooling, CPU WB, PWM, NB, SB.

SORRY MY BAD ENGLISH

[kup]

For me ? Yes. 1 hour prime more than enough for me.



Yes, idle 35c full load 65-68 c in coretemp. Full Water cooling, CPU WB, PWM, NB, SB.

SORRY MY BAD ENGLISH

Prime Small FFTS or Blend?

[MoogyMonster]

Awesome info Anuaja. BTW what kind of RAM are you using?

[Anuaja]

Prime Small FFTS or Blend?

Small FFTS

Awesome info Anuaja. BTW what kind of RAM are you using?

Teamxtreme 667 CL 3-3-3-8 2x1gb

[MoogyMonster]

BTW I tried all of your settings except for the RAM settings (I defaulted to 1186 with the 5-5-5-18 timings) and it booted into Windows, but froze upon playing the Sound Card Initialization sound.

Is this because I didn't adjust the RAM settings?

Note I have Crucial Ballistix (the stuff built for OCing) with a RAM Fan -- it says the settings are 5-5-5-15, but I wanted to check with somebody who knows about what frys ram before I did something that might do that.

Any details would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[neo_rtr]

Sorry of this posted under wrong thread but i cant seem to locate the info allthough i remember seeing..
I am looking to find info about there the "motherboard temperature sensor" is located.
Any ideas

Thanks

[safan80]

it's the correct thread. I forget atm where the pic is but it's the section at the top of the board just left of the Dimm slots.

[sofarfrome]

Awesome info Anuaja. BTW what kind of RAM are you using?

Try these settings:

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: DDR2-800
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
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: Disasbled
Ai Clock Twister : auto or disabled
Transaction Booster : auto or disabled
relax level: 0 (if disabled)

CPU Voltage : 1.4500v (BIOS)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.6v (BIOS)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.59v (BIOS)
DRAM Voltage : 2.20 (BIOS)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.5v (BIOS)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.150v (BIOS)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto

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

[neo_rtr]

it's the correct thread. I forget atm where the pic is but it's the section at the top of the board just left of the Dimm slots.

ok, thanks will try to look for them again

[Anuaja]

BTW I tried all of your settings except for the RAM settings (I defaulted to 1186 with the 5-5-5-18 timings) and it booted into Windows, but froze upon playing the Sound Card Initialization sound.

Is this because I didn't adjust the RAM settings?

Note I have Crucial Ballistix (the stuff built for OCing) with a RAM Fan -- it says the settings are 5-5-5-15, but I wanted to check with somebody who knows about what frys ram before I did something that might do that.

Any details would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Have you try the white dimm slot ?

Sorry, my english is not good.

[MoogyMonster]

I have 4x1GB Sticks, so all slots are full.

I am just curious though, would the "hang" be related to DRAM settings, or is that still voltage? I'm beginning to wonder if I should just be happy with 3.6GHz and not try for 4GHz. I need a 100% stable system. I figured with 3x120 water cooling I could do the 4GHz, but I'm having so much instability when I try it out...

[Grnfinger]

I have 4x1GB Sticks, so all slots are full.

I am just curious though, would the "hang" be related to DRAM settings, or is that still voltage? I'm beginning to wonder if I should just be happy with 3.6GHz and not try for 4GHz. I need a 100% stable system. I figured with 3x120 water cooling I could do the 4GHz, but I'm having so much instability when I try it out...

If you have not made the jump to bos 1004 do so. It allows for a higher trfc ( row refresh cycle time) setting wich 4GB users need for stability. Set it to 55-60
4x1GB will tax the North bridge harder so you need more NB volts than 2x1gb users. If your getting te det dram hang alot your not the only one alot of ppl get it, its all part of the Maximus Experience

[kup]

its all part of the Maximus Experience

Ain't that the truth...

[MoogyMonster]

I'm actually dealing with a bigger problem. I'm having massive "latency" with the operation of my system, and after spending hours of time on the phone with Asus and Crucial, I come to find out that the PC2-8500 Ballistix ram is NOT compatible with the Maximus Formula - as a matter of fact, it's "red flagged". I ran EVEREST and I have 65ms of latency on my RAM - this is unusually high, correct?

My issue now is finding compatible RAM, and of course none of the idiot RAM companies publish their motherboard compatibilities (recent) so I have to call each one of them up... This is driving me NUTS...

[Xilikon]

Try Mushkin Redline PC2-8000. They have no issues and I use them with great results.