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

[MarcusFoX]

Ok ill give 403 a try and keep you guys updated on my finding, o, waiting on some water fittings right now I should have more information in a couple of days.

[Talonman]

Running a few tests, I noticed one thing that has improved over my 4GB config.

Everest Memory Copy was reporting 7,831 MB/s with my 4GB of RAM. It was usually a consistant number that didn't vary much on my system.

Everest Memory Copy is now reporting 8,030 MB/s with my 8GB of RAM. I never was able to hit that number before...

[angel_dust]

Hi all

Anybody know how to disable Speed Step? I have Intel Speed Step disabled in Bios but I think there is some other setting that I also need to change.

[jVIDIA]

Can you guys run the Rampage with a Q6600@default and the mem's@1066 with vNB@default ?

[aicjofs]

Hi all

Anybody know how to disable Speed Step? I have Intel Speed Step disabled in Bios but I think there is some other setting that I also need to change.

You need disable C1E and speedstep

[dude_500]

You need disable C1E and speedstep

The thing is the RF bios don't have an option to turn off speedstep, which causes problems with the readouts of most analysis programs.

[Talonman]

I can confirm that Prime, after 2HR's and 10 minutes of hard labor, has no issues with the 8GB of G.SKILL 's.

With my 424 FSB, my RAM is operating at 846MHz, to give me 3.8252 GHz.

My RAM is rated up to 1000MHz, but I don't think I will ever ask it to run that fast.
I think I am an official G.SKILL 's fan now!

8GB, 2HR 10min error free run @ 3.8252 GHz.

[Nuckin_Futs]

Ok ill give 403 a try and keep you guys updated on my finding, o, waiting on some water fittings right now I should have more information in a couple of days.

Well keep us posted, I couldn't get any feedback on mine so I will follow oyur questions and see where it goes. but as for my experience, it did oC too high on FSB. 450 was a challange and if on a divider, the voltages needed to keep it stable were usually higher then I am used to w/ even a Q6600. Although in some multi app cases, it really does shine and w/ little heat.

Hi all

Anybody know how to disable Speed Step? I have Intel Speed Step disabled in Bios but I think there is some other setting that I also need to change.

If and only when at stock or in Auto, simply disable in CPU features. If Overclocking, it is automatically disabled for you as soon as you move FSB up. I personally leave C1E enabled for daily usse. I sometimes (if I remember) disable it for benching. If your system is truely stable, it will be perfectly fine w/ C1E + TM1 mode (ASUS also locks out TM2 mode w/ C1E). Again, that may just be me but I have done it since the !925EX. Others are gonna likey tell you to disable just so you can see a max 24/7 high CPU clock.

[Zucker2k]

If and only when at stock or in Auto, simply disable in CPU features. If Overclocking, it is automatically disabled for you as soon as you move FSB up. I personally leave C1E enabled for daily usse. I sometimes (if I remember) disable it for benching. If your system is truely stable, it will be perfectly fine w/ C1E + TM1 mode (ASUS also locks out TM2 mode w/ C1E). Again, that may just be me but I have done it since the !925EX. Others are gonna likey tell you to disable just so you can see a max 24/7 high CPU clock.

I think your explanation is a little complicated so let's just do it the easy way:

1. Set your cpu ratio to auto
2. Go to the Advanced CPU Configuration Menu
3. Set Speedstep (last option) to disabled
4. Change cpu ratio to whatever you want. Done.

[Nuckin_Futs]

Sorry, I didn't really catch wether or not he (angel_dustis) was overclocking or not. If YES, simply move FSB to anything over stock and EIST is disabled right off the bat no matter what ratio or previous EIST (Speed Step) setting.

[XtremeTiramisu]

New Ballistix Tracers 1066 2x1GB Kit (Double Sided) - Pics
Received this brand new kit from Crucial as RMA for my previous kit.







Maximus Formula Rev 1.03G (Rampage Formula 0403 BIOS)
Current 24/7 setting



Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 465
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400 or Auto (No real diff)
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1240
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : Advance 350ps
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : Advance 350ps
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 : 42
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 or Disabled (No significant diff)
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Manual

Common Performance Level [6]

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

CPU Voltage : 1.47500
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.56
North Bridge Voltage : 1.65
DRAM Voltage : 2.14 (2.224v)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 0.50
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67X
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 : 1.5

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Enabled

[philbrown23]

will this work for the maximus extreme??

[MarcusFoX]

Will do ill keep you all updated it should only be a few days before I get my fittings in..

Well keep us posted, I couldn't get any feedback on mine so I will follow oyur questions and see where it goes. but as for my experience, it did oC too high on FSB. 450 was a challange and if on a divider, the voltages needed to keep it stable were usually higher then I am used to w/ even a Q6600. Although in some multi app cases, it really does shine and w/ little heat.
If and only when at stock or in Auto, simply disable in CPU features. If Overclocking, it is automatically disabled for you as soon as you move FSB up. I personally leave C1E enabled for daily usse. I sometimes (if I remember) disable it for benching. If your system is truely stable, it will be perfectly fine w/ C1E + TM1 mode (ASUS also locks out TM2 mode w/ C1E). Again, that may just be me but I have done it since the !925EX. Others are gonna likey tell you to disable just so you can see a max 24/7 high CPU clock.

[AquaRelliux]

So far, but that is all the faster I usually run my system.

I think I am just a 3.8GHz guy!

Hey

I know to 100% that my system is stable with 2x1gb ballistix PC8500 ram, but ever since I put in a extra par of ram I still cant get it stable it randomly locks up on load or not any load sometimes. I have uped the vNB from 1.45v(this was stable with 2x1gb ram) to 1.63v now, I crashed on 1.59v before havent tried 1.63v yet but I am worried it wont be stable. NB temp sets arounf 45c full load with 1.63v. The Cpu is a Q9450 btw and I am running 2x 3870 in crossfire. Cpu, NB and both gfx are watercooled.


I am using bios 0403 and this is my settings:

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 : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-901
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
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

Write to PRE Delay : Auto
Read to PRE Delay : Auto
PRE to PRE Delay : Auto
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : Auto
ALL PRE to REF Delay : Auto

DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Auto


CPU Voltage : 1.23150(yes it is stable 100% prime 10 hours and gaming 5 hours with 2x1gb ram it drops to 1.216v load)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.63
DRAM Voltage : 2.10(Everest says 2.16v)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.38(Everest says 1.28 is this accurate btw? I heard 1.4v could kill it and I dont want that)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.50
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto(Tried 0.67x but crashed in boot then and I heard before u should leave this on auto for 45nm cpus)
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 : 1.5

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Enabled

I hope I get some decent help and thx in advance guys

//Aqua

[Grnfinger]

4x1GB will tax the NB harder you will need 1.55 volts or more. Get trfc off auto ( row refresh cycle time) set it to 55 or higher, I would start with 55 and adjust higher till the ram is stable. And I really doubt you will get it stable at 4-4-4-12, 5-5-5-15 would be more realalistic.

[AquaRelliux]

Well I cant run my ram faster then 1000 mhz on whatever setting so 5-5-5-10 feels so slow

[Grnfinger]

4x1GB should run at 1081 5-5-5-15-3-55-6-3 rather nicely.

[AquaRelliux]

4x1GB should run at 1081 5-5-5-15-3-55-6-3 rather nicely.

Gonna try that then thx for the reply btw

[Grnfinger]

Found this while sniffing around the net today, dunno how much weight I would give it but if the numbers are true...

[Cob]

That's quite possibly the most mis-leading graph I've ever seen.

And there's been some bad ones in the graphics card scene.

[Grnfinger]

nvidia did the chart, so its going to be in there favour. and there using older catylist drivers against there newest so I would take it with a grain of salt yes.
I thought it was interesting

[Amurtigress]

Hi folks,

I grabbed me a Q9300 M1 SLAWE the other day and retired my E6600 B2.

I am a lil disappointed so far, since I am stuck at FSB 440 (3.3 GHz). However I am not aiming at mad overclocks so much, I can live with 4x3.3 GHz. Still, I wonder if I overlooked something that could help me getting up higher.

FSB 445 leds to rather quick system crashes and 450 doesn't boot anymore, tho it posts and I get to see the BIOS. My chip seems to need 1.3375V to be stable...so I gave it an extra notch

Mobo: Maximus with Rampage BIOS 0403, Rev. 1.03G

BIOS settings:

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 7.5
FSB Frequency : 440
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333 or 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-881
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : normal
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : advanced 100 ps
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 5
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 50
Write Recovery Time : 5
Read to Precharge Time : 5

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

Write to PRE Delay : Auto
Read to PRE Delay : Auto
PRE to PRE Delay : Auto
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : Auto
ALL PRE to REF Delay : Auto

DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Auto


CPU Voltage : 1.35
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.61
DRAM Voltage : 2.04
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.54
South Bridge Voltage : 1.50
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x (AUTO crashes in the Rampage bios)
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 : 1.5

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled


I hope anybody could help a lil

[AquaRelliux]

My new memory settings got boosted from 8500mb/s to 9500mb/s in Everest woot Lets hope this is stable now atleast it puts some pressure off the NB NOT:P

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 : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1081
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : Auto
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) : 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

Write to PRE Delay : Auto
Read to PRE Delay : Auto
PRE to PRE Delay : Auto
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : Auto
ALL PRE to REF Delay : Auto

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

Boost lvl: 7


CPU Voltage : 1.23150(yes it is stable 100% prime 10 hours and gaming 5 hours with 2x1gb ram it drops to 1.216v load)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.63
DRAM Voltage : 2.10(Everest says 2.16v)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.38(Everest says 1.28 is this accurate btw? I heard 1.4v could kill it and I dont want that)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.50
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto(Tried 0.67x but crashed in boot then and I heard before u should leave this on auto for 45nm cpus)
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 : 1.5

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

[OVERK|LL]

Very nice

I'm making the jump to 8GB's shortly, just updating my GPU first and then I will join the 21st century and grab more ram.
How fast can you run the ram at 3.8GHz?

Have you figured out what you are going to in terms of RAM?

I've been extremely happy with how these Crucial Ballistix 667 sticks have clocked, but I want more RAM too and would be curious as to the OC capability of their 2GB sticks.... Specifically the Ballistix DDR2 800 kit, as I can get it really cheap wholesale.....

[Flamingfart]

Hello everyone

Im a long time reader of these forums and this is my first post. I always overclocked my computers and on my previous CPU ( now in my wife box ) i reached a small 3.4 out of a E6700.. not bad. Now im running with a E8400 since they came out and these are my settings. I hope it will help others

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : Auto
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: Auto
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
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 : Enabled - level 1

CPU Voltage : 1.35v ( CPUZ and everest report it at 1.33v
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.47
DRAM Voltage : 1.94v ( Stock voltage is 1.9v)
FSB Termination Voltage : Auto
South Bridge Voltage : Auto
Loadline Calibration : enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

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

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting :
C1E Suppport : Enabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Enabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Enabled


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Enabled


System :

vista 64
Asus maximus Formula bios : 0907
4 Gig of Cheap Cosair XMS2 5-5-5-12 rated at 1.9v
400Mhz@450Mhz = 900Mhz cpu ratio 1:1

CPU E8400 3Ghz@4050Mhz on air
twins HD3870 in crossfire 865/1250mhz

Everest memory benchmark :
Read : 8479
Write : 9529
Copy : 6840
Latency :59.7 ns


two run of 3Dmark cpu run at 4.1Ghz

3DMark06 :18 675
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=6275136

3DMark05 : 27026
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=4189293


system is rock solid since the last couple of months. Might need a small 40mm fan for the northbrige : 53C high load hot days.. 48-50c in winter. Funny thing : C1E support still works .. so im running at 2700Mhz at idle and 4050 Mhz high load


thx for any comments