Maximus Extreme - Results/Info/Bios

[AN00BIS]

Thanks Simri, for that post, i just wanted to be sure about some settings here.
That post from the Corsair site says, tested for ASUS P5K3, is it ok for Maximus Extreme?
And the CPU Voltage is definitly on the high side, 1.5 Volt? on air Cooling? might be dangerous.

[simri]

Only use memory attitude/settings all other use as reference.

AI Overclock: Manual
CPU Control: AUTO [6-12]
FSB Frequency: 450 MHz
PCIE Frequency: 100 MHz
DRAM Frequency: DDR3-1800 MHz
DRAM Command Rate: 2T [1T]
DRAM Timings Control: Manual
CAS# Latency:___________7
RAS# to CAS# Delay:______7
RAS# Precharge:__________7
RAS# Activate to Precharge:20
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
DRAM Dynamic Write Control: Disabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
CPU Voltage:__________1.500V [1.325-1.xxxx]
CPU PLL Voltage:_______1.50V [1.60-1.70]
DRAM Voltage:_________2.0V [2.000]
FSB Termination Voltage:_1.5V [1.40-1.50]
North Bridge Voltage:____1.70V [1.55-1.63]
All settings not listed should be left at AUTO or BIOS Default
Maximum DDR3 recommended VDIMM: 2.00 Volts

[i43]

[ CPU Voltage:__________1.500V ] for 45nm Q ? *qx9650 ?
i think you are walking on very thin ice with this vCore ..
sorry just my opinion ...

[AN00BIS]

yeah, i realized that too,so, i put it to manual, 1.375 V. but i can t get it boot stable at 450 FSB. 440 boots, but is not tested yet. Closest i came to,was DDR3 1760MHz. NO DDR3 1800 yet. but the timings work,but anyway, better than DDR3 1333MHz.

[PalmeAsus]

1.5 v is not to high

Regards

[Warpcore]

1.5 v is not to high

Regards

for a 65nm chip maybe.

[chris.y2k.r1]

Just got my 3rd RMA mobo back on Thursday.
Ran for about 10 minutes and now DOA.
WTFO ASUS RMA!!!
Sending it back for my 4th try.
I must be a gluten for punishment.

Dide, check you PSU - the odds of that actually happening are very low. It ain't no coincedence. I betcha your PSU is under or overvolting badly.

[REVHEAD]

Guys I am new to this thread.

I just built a new system this weekend, and the Maximus was my board of choice, I cant get the thing to boot with 4 stixs of ram, and the thing is changing my ram speeds and CPU speeds without me doing a thing ,everything is set to auto.

When I take out 3 stixs it boots but then freezes during windows loading, it is allso not picking up my ram correcty , it seems to have a mind of its own.

Here are my specs

Asus Maximus Extreme 1007 Bios
Patriot ddr3 ram 1866mhz Viper Series 4 x 1gb sticks total 4gb
Intel Q9450@ stock 2.66ghz
2X Seagate 7200.11 500gb in Raid 0
2 x Segate 7200.10 500gb Raid 0 For Backups
Creative Xfi Fatal1ty
2 GeCube 3870s in Crossfire
Dell 3007 WFP
Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1000watt PSU
Lian Li PC-A10B
It seems this motherboard is not liking my ram?? argggggggggggg

Any advice will be taken onboard.

[Smooth]

@ Revhead :
1st: you should fix your values - don´t set them on "auto"
2nd: maybe you should try to set your RAM a level lower -i.e. 1700MHz is no biggie - first
3rd: set your Vnb to 1,65 and give it a try -`cause Crossfire alone needs a higher voltage @ NB & 4 sticks RAM also needs a raised Vnb.
When you get your Sys stable - you can lower your Vnb ( maybe ... allthough I don´t think you can lower much Vnb )

[Crazypinoy9]

Just got my 3rd RMA mobo back on Thursday.
Ran for about 10 minutes and now DOA.
WTFO ASUS RMA!!!
Sending it back for my 4th try.
I must be a gluten for punishment.

I just got my RMA board from them too and guess what? Same problem that you're having.

I thought that it might be an over volt from the PSU so I threw in my backup board (P5E3 WiFi Deluxe) and everything was perfectly fine. In fact I've booted with the backup board 4 times already and no issues.

Asus better not make me pay shipping again or I'm gonna raise hell!

[REVHEAD]

Thanks Smooth

I have some more issues, when I up my fsb the cpu voltage adjust to like 1.4vcore and I dont think this is normal is it? what is the default voltage for a 9450 thanks

[Warpcore]

Thanks Smooth

I have some more issues, when I up my fsb the cpu voltage adjust to like 1.4vcore and I dont think this is normal is it? what is the default voltage for a 9450 thanks

Don't run your cpu vcore voltage on auto.It ramps the voltage up on it the faster you go.Maually set your cpu,ram,northbridge voltages and settings etc.

[REVHEAD]

Don't run your cpu vcore voltage on auto.It ramps the voltage up on it the faster you go.Maually set your cpu,ram,northbridge voltages and settings etc.

Yeah I have noticed this bad behavior, My Gigabyte DQ6 didnt do this, it would hold default voltages until they were manualy set. I dont know the default voltages to begin with ,I dont have a starting platform so base any manual entries off , this is a shame ,has any one got the stock voltages for most of this stuff? and if some one has the default voltage for a q9450 that would be great.

I do notice there is a vdrop so cpuz tells me something differant to the bios, what should I believe?

[simri]

Yeah I have noticed this bad behavior, My Gigabyte DQ6 didnt do this, it would hold default voltages until they were manualy set. I dont know the default voltages to begin with ,I dont have a starting platform so base any manual entries off , this is a shame ,has any one got the stock voltages for most of this stuff? and if some one has the default voltage for a q9450 that would be great.

I do notice there is a vdrop so cpuz tells me something differant to the bios, what should I believe?

You can get default core voltages via:
Core Temp -> VID

What is this:
Everest -> Motherboard -> CPU
I/O Voltage 1.325 V

[REVHEAD]

Thanks Simri

[scooter.jay]

Anyone tested max fsb with 45nm dual core yet on bios 1101?

[angel_dust]

Hi people

What BIOS have turned out to be the most stable so far for Q9450 cpu's?

[REVHEAD]

Hi people

What BIOS have turned out to be the most stable so far for Q9450 cpu's?

I am not shure I went straight to the latest Beta when I built my system last week ,I have a Q9450 and its running fine so far.

[simri]

Some update i have done on Maximus Extreme.
Update Option ROM Intel RAID for SATA - v7.5.0.1017 -> Intel RAID for SATA - v8.0.0.1038
Update Option ROM: JMicron JMB36x Serie PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.69 -> JMicron JMB36x Serie PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.70
Update: Marvell Yukon 88E8056 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller EEPROM from REV 12 -> REV 14

[REVHEAD]

Some update i have done on Maximus Extreme.
Update Option ROM Intel RAID for SATA - v7.5.0.1017 -> Intel RAID for SATA - v8.0.0.1038
Update Option ROM: JMicron JMB36x Serie PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.69 -> JMicron JMB36x Serie PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.70
Update: Marvell Yukon 88E8056 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller EEPROM from REV 12 -> REV 14

Do you have the modded bios?

[simri]

http://biphome.spray.se/simri/Temp/ME1101_BIOS.rar

[REVHEAD]

http://biphome.spray.se/simri/Temp/ME1101_BIOS.rar

Thanks, I just flashed and am very happy ,all the roms are now up to date, I wish Asus would keep on top of them ,but thats just wishfull thinking.

[angel_dust]

Is there anybody here removed the Fusion block and heat sinks to replace the TIM?
I would just like to know how easy it is to get them off. They look like they are stuck on with industrial strength glue.
I'm on air cooling and I'm getting 50c+ at full load at stock speeds, depending on the room temp.

[nut311]

for a 65nm chip maybe.

in 65nm 1.5v for daily is same hot , but not rescue or dangerous

[cuhaos]

Is there anybody here removed the Fusion block and heat sinks to replace the TIM?
I would just like to know how easy it is to get them off. They look like they are stuck on with industrial strength glue.
I'm on air cooling and I'm getting 50c+ at full load at stock speeds, depending on the room temp.

I have removed the stock cooling assembly to re-apply the TIM. I used a heat gun to loosen up the super sticky stuff Asus uses. You can find a bit more information on how to take it off in this thread:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=162085

Here's the part that has a bit of advice on how to take it off.

Talonman's advice on the removal of the stock ROG cooling:
It took me a good 10 minutes with the hair dryer, warming the heat sink, before the stock goop let me gently wiggle the ROG cooling free.
Remove the 4 screws and all pins before starting. The entire cooling rig is all connected, and will want to move as 1 big unit.
You will need to make sure to give the SB some heat too. It has to let go at the same time that the NB does.
Never pull up! Just gently wiggle side to side. It will start to move when it's ready. Pulling up can cause your NB'es IHS to come off too. Most of us like it on, and think it works well with waterblocks.
Ware a glove as the sink get's hot with the hair dryer's heat blowing on it.
Mine was coaxed off successfully.
Try to avoid over heating the mobo if possible. Mabey use a towel as a heat shield for the chips?
The stock goop will be semi-molten when it slides free. It is the ideal time to use some acetone to clean the rest off.