ASUS Striker II Extreme

[Erikz]

OK I think I have a partial solution to this problem.

My Setup
Vista 64 bit
Q6600 2.4 Ghz (Overclocked to 3.0ghz)
Corsair Ram CM3X1024-1333C9DHX (as recommended in the Manual) 2 Gig
Enermax Galaxy 850W PSU (I maye need the 1000W unit)
Corsair Water cooling
9800 GTX SLI

I am running Bios 0801 that can be found here.

http://www.benchzone.com/Downloads/B..._Extreme/Beta/

I have slightly tweaked Bios and CPU:


BIOS Settings

CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 5x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = Auto
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = Auto
tRCD = Auto
tRP = Auto
tRAS = Auto
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T

tRRD = (Auto)
tRC = (Auto)
tWR = (Auto)
tWTR = (Auto)
tFAW = (Auto)
tRD = (Auto)
tRTP = (Auto)
tRFC =
tREF = (Auto)

Over Voltage

CPU Voltage = Auto
Loadline Calibration = disabled,
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = 1.80v
NB Core Voltage = 1.5v
SB Core Voltage = 1.60v
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = 14mv
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = 13mv
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = 13mv
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = 14mv
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = Auto
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = Auto

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 = Enabled
CPU Core 4 = Enabled

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled
I think the key to this the new Beta Drivers for the GTX 280

I am using beta Drivers 177.26 with a modded INF file to make them work with the 9800 GTX

Vist 64bit modded inf file
http://www.mediafire.com/?mvgmi1b8xct

Vista 32 bit modded inf
http://www.mediafire.com/?nthmmy2db02

This HAS STOPPED SLI LOCKUPS in games completely, however there are some issues.

Crysis Demo with DirectX 10, the driver stops work as soon as you load the into scene.
COH (not opposing fronts) After an hour of play the textures corrupt but no lockup Max Setting I'll try opposing fronts soon.
Call of Duty 4 (Demo) Max Settings Perfect no problem
BF 2142 perfect no problem at max settings
EvE Online running 2 clients works well be better with non sli and 1 client on each screen
Hells Gate Demo works very well

I did however get on 2 occasions hard crash with reboot, I might need to upgrade my PSU, I'll keep you posted.

I don't know if my Bios setting have anything to do with the stability but it's relatively stable.

Copy what I have done and get back to me, I'd like to hear if I have helped anyone else.

Erik