Official Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 Info Thread

[Ace-a-Rue]

Bit early to say yet

Oh forgot to post this the other night

3dmark06 gives more weighting to multi cores I think

might be the larger L2 cache on my 9650 along with four cores that helps with the higher score...i have the same video card except mine has 384 mb of memory (i think).

[Supershanks]

i have the same video card except mine has 384 mb of memory (i think).

Oh mine's a special version ...........Oh bugger the extra ram must have burnt out everest is only showing 320mb now . Mind It might be an OS issue ?? , has Gates messed up again

[Ace-a-Rue]

mine might be 320 too...i looked for the box but i must have recycled it....i guess i will have to enable the nvidia control panel in vista64 to see how many megabytes.

[Supershanks]

There's a new Everest bta out for this board v4.50 1355BTA

[Ace-a-Rue]

poor guys like me, after buying QX9650, need to pass on the everest upgrade

[Ace-a-Rue]

LOVE this board!!!

i started to use the point '5' multi setting.

[Ace-a-Rue]

after increasing the total mhz and fsb...

[Ace-a-Rue]

speaks for itself.

[kronos]

Upon Ace-A-Rue's advice I'm posting my problem here and hoping someone can get me straightened out. Just upgraded my computer to a Gigabyte GA-X48T-DQ6 mainboard, an Intel e8400 processor, and 4 gigs (2x2048) of G.Skill DDR3 1600-HZ memory. I also added a Silverstone Strider 850w PSU. My problem is that I cannot get the G.Skill memory to run at DDR3 memory speeds. My processor is currently set at 3.00 GHz (333x9) while the memory is running at 1066 mhz with 1.5v. I've been trying to run a small OC of 3.2 GHz (8x400) and the memory set at 1600 mhz. Every time I change the FSB to 400 and boot into windows within a few moments I get a BSOD. I've tried using that Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) set to Profile1 and both System Memory Multiplier (SPD) and Dram Timing Selectable (SPD) set to auto and booted back into windows. This lasted the longest sofar, almost 10 minutes before the BSOD came. What am I missing? Below is a listing of the settings I'm currently running in the MIT. One more question, what voltage should my processor be set at an OC of 3.2 GHz.


MB Intelligent Tweaker (MIT)

Robust Graphics Booster……Auto
CPU Ratio Clock…..9x
Fine CPU Ratio Clock…..+0.0
CPU Frequency…..3.00GHz (333x9)
CPU Host Control…..Enabled
CPU Host Frequency…..333
PCI Express Frequency…..Auto
CIA2…..Disabled
Performance Enhance…..Standard
Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)…..Disabled
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)…..Auto
Memory Frequency…..1066, 1066
Dram Timing Selectable (SPD)…..Auto
Cas Latency…..8, Auto
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay…..8, Auto
Dram RAS# Precharge…..8, Auto
Precharge Delay (tRAS)…..20, Auto
Advanced Timing Control (SPD)
Act to Act Delay (tRRD)…..4, Auto
Rank Write to Read Delay…..4, Auto
Write To Read Control…..8, Auto
Refresh to Act Delay…..60, 60
Read to Precharge Delay…..4, Auto
Static tRead Delay…..8, Auto
Static tRead Phase Adjust…..0, Auto
Command Rate…..1, Auto
Clock Driving & Skew Control
CPU/PCIex Clock Driving Control…..800mV
CPU Clock Skew Control…..Normal
(G) MCH Clock Skew Control…..Normal
System Voltage Not Optimized…...Flashing in Red
System Voltage Control…..Manual
DDR3 Overvoltage Control…..Normal
PCI-e Overvoltage Control…..Normal
FSB Overvoltage Control…..Normal
(G) MCH Overvoltage Control…..Normal
Loadline Calibration…..Auto
CPU Voltage Control…..1.22500v
Normal CPU Voltage…..1.22500v

[Supershanks]

This is your ram ??
G.SKILL DDR3 PC 12800 CL7

first thing you need to do is up the DDR3 Overvoltage Control , Normal = 1.50v, at 1600Mhz your ram needs 1.90v so you need an overvolyage of +0.40v

try that & see what happens if it still fails try increasing (G) MCH Overvoltage Control to around +0.20v

[Ace-a-Rue]

Just upgraded my computer to a Gigabyte GA-X48T-DQ6 mainboard, an Intel e8400 processor, and 4 gigs (2x2048) of G.Skill DDR3 1600-HZ memory. I also added a Silverstone Strider 850w PSU. My problem is that I cannot get the G.Skill memory to run at DDR3 memory speeds.

the one thing i noticed about this board is the fact it will run at 1600 mhz in memory speed but everything needs to be in auto and that little gem makes the cpu underclock, which i do not like

My processor is currently set at 3.00 GHz (333x9) while the memory is running at 1066 mhz with 1.5v.

i am afraid you are going to need to increase your Vdimm...1600 mhz memory speed is based on a minimum of 1.9v Vdimm.

I've been trying to run a small OC of 3.2 GHz (8x400) and the memory set at 1600 mhz. Every time I change the FSB to 400 and boot into windows within a few moments I get a BSOD. I've tried using that Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) set to Profile1 and both System Memory Multiplier (SPD) and Dram Timing Selectable (SPD) set to auto and booted back into windows. This lasted the longest sofar, almost 10 minutes before the BSOD came. What am I missing? Below is a listing of the settings I'm currently running in the MIT. One more question, what voltage should my processor be set at an OC of 3.2 GHz.

using that "Extreme" profile is pushing it without having proper voltage to back up the very tight NB latency timings that Extreme calls for...so MCH and Vdimm have to be there to make it work without any BSOD.

i've made some recommendations in red next to the bios setting that might need to be addressed

MB Intelligent Tweaker (MIT)

Robust Graphics Booster……Auto
CPU Ratio Clock…..9x...(8x)
Fine CPU Ratio Clock…..+0.0
CPU Frequency…..3.00GHz (333x9) (400x8)
CPU Host Control…..Enabled
CPU Host Frequency…..333...(400)
PCI Express Frequency…..Auto
CIA2…..Disabled
Performance Enhance…..Standard
Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)…..Disabled...(Profile 1)
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)…..Auto...(Auto)
Memory Frequency…..1066, 1066...(should read 1600)
Dram Timing Selectable (SPD)…..Auto...(Manual)
   Cas Latency…..8, Auto....(8)
   Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay…..8, Auto...(7)
   Dram RAS# Precharge…..8, Auto...(7)
   Precharge Delay (tRAS)…..20, Auto...(18)
Advanced Timing Control (SPD)
   Act to Act Delay (tRRD)…..4, Auto...(6)
   Rank Write to Read Delay…..4, Auto...(6)
   Write To Read Control…..8, Auto...(10)
   Refresh to Act Delay…..60, 60...(60)
   Read to Precharge Delay…..4, Auto...(6)
   Static tRead Delay…..8, Auto...(8)
   Static tRead Phase Adjust…..0, Auto...(Auto)
   Command Rate…..1, Auto...(2T...you can try 1T after you establish all the above settings work correctly)
Clock Driving & Skew Control
   CPU/PCIex Clock Driving Control…..800mV
   CPU Clock Skew Control…..Normal
   (G) MCH Clock Skew Control…..Normal
System Voltage Not Optimized…...Flashing in Red
   System Voltage Control…..Manual
   DDR3 Overvoltage Control…..Normal...(0.40 or 0.45v)
   PCI-e Overvoltage Control…..Normal
   FSB Overvoltage Control…..Normal...(0.25v)
   (G) MCH Overvoltage Control…..Normal...(0.40v or 0.45v)
   Loadline Calibration…..Auto
   CPU Voltage Control…..1.22500v...(maybe higher if needed)
   Normal CPU Voltage…..1.22500v

START with those voltages first to make sure everything is stable; once satisified, you can start reducing the voltages to find a lower value that will work...remember, your memory (same as mine) is rated at 1600 Mhz @ 1.9v for Vdimm...

i tried the above settings and it is working so far...i did have a problem in the beginning when i used CAS=7 and STATIC tREAD Delay=7...when i raised them to 8 and 8, all seemed to settle down...i ran 4 cores on Super_PI 1M and it hung in there with the above settings...now i am running wPrime (both benches)

[Ace-a-Rue]

so far it passed 5 minutes of Prime 95...i am now trying your vcore since my vcore was approximately 1.25v...of course, my problem becomes multiplied since i am priming 4 cores versus your 2 cores.

[Ace-a-Rue]

i ran almost 60 minutes on Prime 95 with a vcore set something around yours...so...your vcore should work nicely....GOOD LUCK!

[kronos]

Thanks for taking the time to help me out, Ace. I really appreciate it. I'll try your suggestions a little later this afternoon.

[BenchZowner]

BIOS F5C added to the repository.

http://www.benchzone.com/Downloads/B...A-X48T-DQ6.F5C

[kronos]

BIOS F5C added to the repository.

http://www.benchzone.com/Downloads/B...A-X48T-DQ6.F5C

Any improvements over the F5A Bios?

[BenchZowner]

Haven't tested the new BIOS.
I need to carry on with the measurements for 3 reviews, and unfortunately I've got no time to play with the other stuff here

[Ace-a-Rue]

BIOS F5C added to the repository.

http://www.benchzone.com/Downloads/B...A-X48T-DQ6.F5C

thank you, bill, for posting the link!

[Ace-a-Rue]

Thanks for taking the time to help me out, Ace. I really appreciate it. I'll try your suggestions a little later this afternoon.

let us know how this works for you.

BTW, i edited my post to revise the 2T command rate info

[Supershanks]

I need to carry on with the measurements for 3 reviews, and unfortunately I've got no time to play with the other stuff here

Life's a B ain't it , thanks for the link anyway m8

F5C sadly ,doesn't do anything for me, was playing previously at 520x8@3.33D 1,733 7,7,7,12 benched great on F5A wouldn't post on F5C. Despite reflashing was getting some odd actions with the CPU Host clock comtrol. wouldn't stick on manual.

so vote from me

[Ace-a-Rue]

i'll give it try later today...i'm up to my armpits in alligator & crocodile field!

[kronos]

I'm afraid that the setting you suggested Ace did not work. I think this G.Skill memory is defective or at least won't run at 1600 mhz speed. As any time I try to get this memory to 1600 mhz I get nothing but BSODs. Maybe it's time to try some other brand of memory and RMA this G.Skill. Any suggestions?

[Ace-a-Rue]

bummer!...if you want the best memory, try CellShock at tankguys.com...it is expensive and they do only make 2 x 1gb kits as of yet...SuperShanks has some and from his experience, there is no doubt in my mine that he is getting great performance out of it.

my other recommendation if CellShock is to expensive; buy OCZ...they are reasonable in price and performance should be on par with other makers selling at higher price!

[Ace-a-Rue]

BIOS F5C added to the repository.

http://www.benchzone.com/Downloads/B...A-X48T-DQ6.F5C

throw that bios AWAY!...HORRIBLE!...couldn't even set Vcore....it was stuck at 1.20 Vcore

FSB would not adjust on default multi of 9X for my QX9650...if i lowered the multi to either 8 or 8.5, it worked fine...same for 10X or above, it worked...BUT...not at 9X and there was no half multi selection at 9X.

i finally retreated back to F5A.

[dinos22]

hi Ace-a-Rue

i looked through the bios settings you suggested there

i would advice again
Performance Enhance…..Standard

it really selects loose timings and it pretty slow
you should use Turbo instead as it normally doesn't affect stability all that much and it much faster performance wise....
Extreme setting can also be used but this setting can cause instability as it really tightens MCH timings really tight

i also found XMP profile unstable during X38 testing
i would manually set timins and speeds and ratio