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

[Ric2L]

@Ric2L

What is the CPU PPL voltage set to [as it's on auto according to your explanation]
Also - you've got a very good CPU then - mine needs around 1.47v for 3.6ghz

CPU PLL is at 1.52 setting (which reads1.616 in Bios under the power screen) auto setting gives me the exact same reading. the lowest I can set it to is 1.5 with my bios (V1004), seems like the Rampage bios has more voltage options?

[scottath]

seems like the Rampage bios has more voltage options?

Same options i think - just much larger possible values

[Talonman]

I just grabbed a quad batch# L737B021 with a VID of 1.22 and I'm very pleased it will hit 4.0 with little effort altho I run it at 3.825 for 24/7
I bought it from Zen and he bought it from ebay ( correct me if I'm wrong Zen ) Ebay would probably give you a better choice of Q6600's.

We just about have identical twins then...

My Q6600 GO is L726B397, also with a 1.224 VID. I have Primed at 3.9GHz error free for 45 minutes. I haven't pushed it to 4.0 yet, but believe it would give it to me.

3.825GHz is where run mine for games.

Under Maximus BIOS 1004:
With a 425 FSB Frequency, 400 NB Strap, PL=9, DRAM Frequency= 850MHz, Booting reports 3.84GHz, but CPUZ reports 3.8252GHz.
My RAM is running at 5-5-5-15.

CPU voltage is set in the BIOS to 1.53125v, Everest reports 1.51v, CPUZ reports 1.512v.
My CPU PLL is set to AUTO in BIOS.
Is there a program that displayes PLL voltage? I would like to see what AUTO is selecting for me.

The L7 Q6600's are runners...

The B indicates 'Bad Boy' ... (Not too many people know that!)

Sweet Chip Grnfinger!

[aussie-revhead]

Then why is my L737B a crudd-box ? Maybe its my nub-ish overclocking skills ...

PL=9

What exactly is that ?

.

[scottath]

We just about have identical twins then...

My Q6600 GO is L726B397, also with a 1.224 VID. I have Primed at 3.9GHz error free for 45 minutes. I haven't pushed it to 4.0 yet, but believe it would give it to me.

3.825GHz is where run mine for games.

Under Maximus BIOS 1004:
With a 425 FSB Frequency, 400 NB Strap, PL=9, DRAM Frequency= 850MHz, Booting reports 3.84GHz, but CPUZ reports 3.8252GHz.
My RAM is running at 5-5-5-15.

CPU voltage is set in the BIOS to 1.53125v, Everest reports 1.51v, CPUZ reports 1.512v.
My CPU PLL is set to AUTO in BIOS.
Is there a program that displayes PLL voltage? I would like to see what AUTO is selecting for me.

The L7 Q6600's are runners...

The B indicates 'Bad Boy' ... (Not too many people know that!)

Sweet Chip Grnfinger!

Can you give us a rundown of all of your settings - i cannot get mine stable above 3.6ghz [even that is unstable]
I'm running 3.2ghz atm

Grnfinger, you also please

EDIT: i have tried Ric2L's settings also, and they didn't work for me

I have written down what model my chip is somewhere, but from memory it is a L737[B i think]

[Grnfinger]

We just about have identical twins then...

My Q6600 GO is L726B397, also with a 1.224 VID. I have Primed at 3.9GHz error free for 45 minutes. I haven't pushed it to 4.0 yet, but believe it would give it to me.

3.825GHz is where run mine for games.

Under Maximus BIOS 1004:
With a 425 FSB Frequency, 400 NB Strap, PL=9, DRAM Frequency= 850MHz, Booting reports 3.84GHz, but CPUZ reports 3.8252GHz.
My RAM is running at 5-5-5-15.

CPU voltage is set in the BIOS to 1.53125v, Everest reports 1.51v, CPUZ reports 1.512v.
My CPU PLL is set to AUTO in BIOS.
Is there a program that displayes PLL voltage? I would like to see what AUTO is selecting for me.

The L7 Q6600's are runners...

The B indicates 'Bad Boy' ... (Not too many people know that!)

Sweet Chip Grnfinger!

You can see the AUTO value of CPU PLL in your bios under hardware monitor
I have been trying to get 475x8 running smooth but I dont think its a go, I only need 1.475 bios 1.46 actual to run 425x9 prime blend stable.

Can you give us a rundown of all of your settings - i cannot get mine stable above 3.6ghz [even that is unstable]
I'm running 3.2ghz atm

Grnfinger, you also please

EDIT: i have tried Ric2L's settings also, and they didn't work for me

I have written down what model my chip is somewhere, but from memory it is a L737[B i think]

Here is a prime blend stable 3.6GHz setting, your ram wont be able to handle 1200 MHz so you will need to run 333 strap and maybe 1080 on the ram. or run 1:1 @900MHz 4-4-4-12

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : Auto
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1200
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 : 4
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 50
Write Recovery Time : 8
Read to Precharge Time : 4

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 9
Write to Read Delay (S) : 5
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

Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5

DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Manual

Common Performance Level [7]

Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled

CPU Voltage : 1.38
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.53
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

[aussie-revhead]

My rig wont run on those voltages , just about all have to be higher , and when ever I touch transaction booster it wont post , seems to work best for me on auto , same with static read control.

Scottath - check PM dude.

[Grnfinger]

Potential n00b question here

Is anyone using the latest Matrix drivers from Intel??
RAID/AHCI Software - Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (5615KB) 7.8.0.1012 11/9/2007

I'm using the original shipping version atm 7.5.0.1017, wonder who if any were using the latest and if there is any benifit to upgrading, or should I not fix what is not broken??

[OVERK|LL]

Potential n00b question here

Is anyone using the latest Matrix drivers from Intel??
RAID/AHCI Software - Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (5615KB) 7.8.0.1012 11/9/2007

I'm using the original shipping version atm 7.5.0.1017, wonder who if any were using the latest and if there is any benifit to upgrading, or should I not fix what is not broken??

I'm using it, but no real difference.

[Grnfinger]

Heres a 3.8GHz setting for you guys having trouble, its prime blend stable

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 425
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1133
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 : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 30
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

Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5

DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Manual

Common Performance Level [7]

Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled

CPU Voltage : 1.46
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.53
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

[ante_ante]

Which bios does you guys prefer with a dualcore example E8400 ? Trying to get my new E8400 Q810A230 stable at 4ghz with 1.3v and right now i´m on 1.31v when i look at cpuz. 1.3250 set in bios but some volt drop. The cpu need less voltage when i picking out one graphiccard and don´t run crossfire.

[Talonman]

What exactly is that? (PL=9)

Under Advanced
And CPU Configuration:
CPU Ratio Setting : 9

Can you give us a rundown of all of your settings - i cannot get mine stable above 3.6ghz [even that is unstable]
I'm running 3.2ghz atm

Grnfinger, you also please

EDIT: i have tried Ric2L's settings also, and they didn't work for me

I have written down what model my chip is somewhere, but from memory it is a L737[B i think]

Sure!

I am using the following BIOS settings, and only changing FSB Frequency, and the lowest possible voltage I can to Prime error free two hours. My system has a nasty habit of getting an error 1Hr 10min into prime, if the CPU is a wee bit low on voltage for stability. That is why I only record data after 2 hours of error free run time.

Here is my 1004 Bios settings, and were used for generating all chart data below.

Under Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : XXX (Select from listing below)
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-XXXMHz (Changes based on FSB selected)
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 : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 50
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: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Auto

CPU Voltage : X.XXXXv (See listing)
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.61v (BIOS) (Everest is reporting 1.65v's.)
DRAM Voltage : 1.96v (BIOS) (Everest is reporting 2.10v's.)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.48v (BIOS) (Everest is reporting 1.55v's.)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050v (BIOS) (Everest is reporting 1.09v's.)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50v (BIOS) (Everest is reporting 1.57v's.)

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 : 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

Note: The only thing OC'ed on my GX2 SSC is the fan!
FSB -- DDR2 ----- BIOS ----- CPU-Z ------ BIOS ---- Everest - CPU-Z -- 3DMark06 - SM2.0 -- SM3.0 --- CPU ---- Vantage --- CPU -- Graphics
420 -- 840MHz -- 3.79GHz -- 3.7801GHz -- 1.51875v -- 1.50v -- 1.496v -- 19,296 -- 7,661 --- 9,062 --- 5,375 --- P10,553 -- 13,167 -- 9,898

421 -- 842MHz -- 3.80GHz -- 3.7895GHz -- 1.51875v -- 1.50v -- 1.496v -- 19,305 -- 7,647 --- 9,078 --- 5,385 --- P10,553 -- 13,164 -- 9,899

422 -- 844MHz -- 3.81GHz -- 3.7979GHz -- 1.51875v -- 1.50v -- 1.496v -- 19,364 -- 7,690 --- 9,113 --- 5,369 --- P10,583 -- 13,281 -- 9,912

423 -- 846MHz -- 3.82GHz -- 3.8074GHz -- 1.53125v -- 1.51v -- 1.512v -- 19,164 -- 7,550 --- 9,042 --- 5,358 --- P10,595 -- 13,441 -- 9,896

424 -- 848MHz -- 3.83GHz -- 3.8164GHz -- 1.53125v -- 1.51v -- 1.512v -- 19,226 -- 7,570 --- 9,047 --- 5,419 --- P10,574 -- 13,254 -- 9,906

425 -- 850MHz -- 3.84GHz -- 3.8252GHz -- 1.53125v -- 1.51v -- 1.512v -- 19,503 -- 7,766 --- 9,141 --- 5,428 --- P10,574 -- 13,262 -- 9,905

426 -- 852MHz -- 3.85GHz -- 3.8346GHz -- 1.53750v -- 1.53v -- 1.528v -- 19,499 -- 7,762 --- 9,123 --- 5,447 --- P10,564 -- 13,232 -- 9,899

427 -- 854MHz -- 3.86GHz -- 3.8430GHz -- 1.53750v -- 1.52v -- 1.520v -- 19,237 -- 7,598 --- 9,015 --- 5,385 --- P10,475 -- 13,515 -- 9,745

428 -- 856MHz -- 3.87GHz -- 3.8525GHz -- 1.53750v -- 1.52v -- 1.520v -- 19,592 -- 7,795 --- 9,185 --- 5,457 --- P10,453 -- 13,486 -- 9,724

Still working on it...
For each FSB test, I rebooted and waited for all disk activity to stop. I ran Vantage first, then 3DMark06 second. Each program only received 1 run, and data was recorded.

Chart data recorded:
FSB selected - What DDR2 Frequency will be required - How fast the BIOS reports when booting - How fast CPU-Z reports from Vista - Lowest voltage required to Prime 2hrs (BIOS setting) - Everest reported Core voltage - CPU-Z reported core voltage - 3DMark06 score using default settings - 3DMark Vantage using default settings.

Currently with just my CPU and NB in my loop, my max temp's don't cross 60C two hours into Prime! Usually around 55C most of the time on all 4 cores. It only spikes to about 59C for a few seconds, even when I'm hitting my chip with 1.5v's.

You can see the AUTO value of CPU PLL in your bios under hardware monitor.

I only need 1.475 bios 1.46 actual to run 425x9 prime blend stable.

Thanks for the info...
I will say that BIOS 1004 takes a wee bit more core voltage than 907 did, for me to be able to Prime 3.81GHz error free.
With a 424 FSB my CPU voltage was 1.51250v (BIOS) under 907, and Primed four hours error free, -vs- 1.53125v (BIOS) under 1004, Primed two hours error free.
1004 requires 0.01875 more core voltage BIOS setting, with the FSB at 424 to Prime error free. I do wonder if I should go back to 907 from time to time. I wish they would release an 'official' newer Maximus BIOS, and I would jump on that one for sure...
NOTE: I did go to 4GB RAM and a GX2 when I flashed to 1004 from 907. Mabey that's in on the deal too?

[Grnfinger]

Priming it now

[Talonman]

4GHz! Yepp... She's a runner!

I see 1.552 Core voltage. How are your temps?

[Grnfinger]

4GHz! Yepp... She's a runner!

I see 1.552 Core voltage. How are your temps?

Hottest core is 73c, not great but not horrid.
I have a Swiftech 220 rad to add to my loop once my new tubing comes in, that should sort out any temp issues, I thought buying a PA120.3 would keep the temps way down, guess not.
Should have bought a water keg

[scottath]

Thanks for the bios templates guys, i'll try them tonight after school

[ZenEffect]

Hottest core is 73c, not great but not horrid.
I have a Swiftech 220 rad to add to my loop once my new tubing comes in, that should sort out any temp issues, I thought buying a PA120.3 would keep the temps way down, guess not.
Should have bought a water keg

im working on bringing the quad up to where i was before. last night i primed 3.93ghz @ 1.48 for a few hours (.02V more than maximus)

so far, ive been seeing, the maximus takes less volts and gets better bandwidth. but ive yet to tweak it out completely so the story may change in the next week or so when i clock it up to speed.

its very interesting to me that our cpu's scale almost identically.

are you on vista?

[Grnfinger]

im working on bringing the quad up to where i was before. last night i primed 3.93ghz @ 1.48 for a few hours (.02V more than maximus)

so far, ive been seeing, the maximus takes less volts and gets better bandwidth. but ive yet to tweak it out completely so the story may change in the next week or so when i clock it up to speed.

its very interesting to me that our cpu's scale almost identically.

are you on vista?

Yes I am dumb enough to run Vista
I am very pleased with this chip so far, its the best one I have had ( I've bought 4 of them ) It's a keeper for sure.
How did you make out on your chip? did it finally post or was it DOA?
I might sell the 8400, waiting on a QX deal if it goes through I will want to part out with the dual core.

[ZenEffect]

Yes I am dumb enough to run Vista
I am very pleased with this chip so far, its the best one I have had ( I've bought 4 of them ) It's a keeper for sure.
How did you make out on your chip? did it finally post or was it DOA?
I might sell the 8400, waiting on a QX deal if it goes through I will want to part out with the dual core.

cpu was doa. awaiting the rma still (newegg, went out today, they get it tomorrow so projected turn around time will be tuesday)

id part with the 8400 as well for a qx

if you HAVE to have dx10 *the only reason id ever go to vista* let me know, i can pm you my server 2008 cd key when i get home (100% genuine, not pirated).

my impressions of the dfi is this, the asus pwns it w/ the quad. dont know about dual... YET .

1 last note. when i was using coollaboratories tim, my temps were no less than 7c lower than the arctic silver 5 im using now. just thought you should know.

[newls1]

Under Advanced
And CPU Configuration:
CPU Ratio Setting : 9



Sure!

I am using the following BIOS settings, and only changing FSB Frequency, and the lowest possible voltage I can to Prime error free two hours. My system has a nasty habit of getting an error 1Hr 10min into prime, if the CPU is a wee bit low on voltage for stability. That is why I only record data after 2 hours of error free run time.

Here is my 1004 Bios settings, and were used for generating all chart data below.

Under Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : XXX (Select from listing below)
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-XXXMHz (Changes based on FSB selected)
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 : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 50
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: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Auto

CPU Voltage : X.XXXXv (See listing)
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.61v (BIOS) (Everest is reporting 1.65v's.)
DRAM Voltage : 1.96v (BIOS) (Everest is reporting 2.10v's.)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.48v (BIOS) (Everest is reporting 1.55v's.)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050v (BIOS) (Everest is reporting 1.09v's.)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50v (BIOS) (Everest is reporting 1.57v's.)

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 : 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

Note: The only thing OC'ed on my GX2 SSC is the fan!
FSB -- DDR2 ----- BIOS ----- CPU-Z ------ BIOS ---- Everest - CPU-Z -- 3DMark06 - SM2.0 -- SM3.0 --- CPU ---- Vantage --- CPU -- Graphics
420 -- 840MHz -- 3.79GHz -- 3.7801GHz -- 1.51875v -- 1.50v -- 1.496v -- 19,296 -- 7,661 --- 9,062 --- 5,375 --- P10,553 -- 13,167 -- 9,898

421 -- 842MHz -- 3.80GHz -- 3.7895GHz -- 1.51875v -- 1.50v -- 1.496v -- 19,305 -- 7,647 --- 9,078 --- 5,385 --- P10,553 -- 13,164 -- 9,899

422 -- 844MHz -- 3.81GHz -- 3.7979GHz -- 1.51875v -- 1.50v -- 1.496v -- 19,364 -- 7,690 --- 9,113 --- 5,369 --- P10,583 -- 13,281 -- 9,912

423 -- 846MHz -- 3.82GHz -- 3.8074GHz -- 1.53125v -- 1.51v -- 1.512v -- 19,164 -- 7,550 --- 9,042 --- 5,358 --- P10,595 -- 13,441 -- 9,896

424 -- 848MHz -- 3.83GHz -- 3.8164GHz -- 1.53125v -- 1.51v -- 1.512v -- 19,226 -- 7,570 --- 9,047 --- 5,419 --- P10,574 -- 13,254 -- 9,906

425 -- 850MHz -- 3.84GHz -- 3.8252GHz -- 1.53125v -- 1.51v -- 1.512v -- 19,503 -- 7,766 --- 9,141 --- 5,428 --- P10,574 -- 13,262 -- 9,905

426 -- 852MHz -- 3.85GHz -- 3.8346GHz -- 1.53750v -- 1.53v -- 1.528v -- 19,499 -- 7,762 --- 9,123 --- 5,447 --- P10,564 -- 13,232 -- 9,899

427 -- 854MHz -- 3.86GHz -- 3.8430GHz -- 1.53750v -- 1.52v -- 1.520v -- 19,237 -- 7,598 --- 9,015 --- 5,385 --- P10,475 -- 13,515 -- 9,745

428 -- 856MHz -- 3.87GHz -- 3.8525GHz -- 1.53750v -- 1.52v -- 1.520v -- 19,592 -- 7,795 --- 9,185 --- 5,457 --- P10,453 -- 13,486 -- 9,724

Still working on it...
For each FSB test, I rebooted and waited for all disk activity to stop. I ran Vantage first, then 3DMark06 second. Each program only received 1 run, and data was recorded.

Chart data recorded:
FSB selected - What DDR2 Frequency will be required - How fast the BIOS reports when booting - How fast CPU-Z reports from Vista - Lowest voltage required to Prime 2hrs (BIOS setting) - Everest reported Core voltage - CPU-Z reported core voltage - 3DMark06 score using default settings - 3DMark Vantage using default settings.

Currently with just my CPU and NB in my loop, my max temp's don't cross 60C two hours into Prime! Usually around 55C most of the time on all 4 cores. It only spikes to about 59C for a few seconds, even when I'm hitting my chip with 1.5v's.



Thanks for the info...
I will say that BIOS 1004 takes a wee bit more core voltage than 907 did, for me to be able to Prime 3.81GHz error free.
With a 424 FSB my CPU voltage was 1.51250v (BIOS) under 907, and Primed four hours error free, -vs- 1.53125v (BIOS) under 1004, Primed two hours error free.
1004 requires 0.01875 more core voltage BIOS setting, with the FSB at 424 to Prime error free. I do wonder if I should go back to 907 from time to time. I wish they would release an 'official' newer Maximus BIOS, and I would jump on that one for sure...
NOTE: I did go to 4GB RAM and a GX2 when I flashed to 1004 from 907. Mabey that's in on the deal too?

Very organized results Talonman Well done sir!

[Speederlander]

Can anyone confirm the ECC option on this board for the RAM?

[ZenEffect]

Can anyone confirm the ECC option on this board for the RAM?

i believe its called "super memory profile" or something like that in bios. pretty much is useless though.

[Speederlander]

i believe its called "super memory profile" or something like that in bios. pretty much is useless though.

No, it would be called ECC in the bios. It's error correcting code and it's set for ECC RAM and it's not useless.

[ZenEffect]

No, it would be called ECC in the bios. It's error correcting code and it's set for ECC RAM and it's not useless.

my mistake, i was thinking the "enhanced memory profiles" EPP (long day at work)

i dont believe there is a bios switch for ecc, but then again, i also dont understand why a manufacturer wouldnt use it and would give the option to disable it.

[Talonman]

Very organized results Talonman Well done sir!

Thanks!