Asus Striker II Extreme: Corruption/Freezes Troubleshooting Thread

[hexez]

i am having some major problems now... just tryed to update to 901, but now my pc get stuck on booting up. as soon it dose the "Det Dram" it reboots. i have a idea that it is becouse the rams are not getting enouth power, but i can't really turn up the power unless my pc aleast let me boot bios. i have tryed 1 stick on all 4 slots but nothing helps.


;(

[BenchZowner]

Have you tried clearing the CMOS the "hard way" ? ( remove all the power plugs from the motherboard, discharge it, and remove the CMOS Battery for 5 minutes )

[hexez]

after clearing the CMOS the "hard way" i finaly got it bootet, and whent into the bios and turned up the power for the ram, i tryed 1,76 becouse that seemed to work before, but after the 3th loop it startet to give me errors.

trying with 1,74 now if that do not work i will retry with the settings you gave me last time.

[BenchZowner]

Glad you got your board working again

I hope I'll find some time again to play with the Striker II Extreme but I have so many boards to review

[Warboy]

I could help you BenchZowner j/k

[hexez]

well so far so good. no erros well kinda...

memtest c-1-3-5

Pass 19 pass 68% done
Test 91%

it stops and says unexpected inte rupt -alting

what it now worng?

PS trying the old settings you gave me and running memtest to see if any thing good comes out of it.

[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 28
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 9
tRC = 41
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 41
tRD = 12
tRTP = 9
tRFC = Set it to 80 ( and after saving and exiting the BIOS, get back into the BIOS and check if under the "Current" line it's showing tRFC at 80, if not set the setting to Auto )
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.6V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.70V
NB Core Voltage = 1.5V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
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 = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = 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

Once saved, try memtest86+ v2.01 test #5 for 40 loops ( if you get a error, stop the test ) [ press C -> 1 -> 3 -> 5 -> Enter -> 0 to set MemTest86+ to run loops of test #5 ]

ok i have tryed this now and it freez after 25 loops, trying to turn the mem volt up to 1,72

[chemicallymark]

Hi there,

This mobo is driving me nuts :-(

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Coolermaster Real Power 1000w
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = OCZ Platinum DDR3 1600MHz EB 4096MB KIT
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Western Digital RE2 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (WD5001ABYS)
VGA1 = eVGA GeForce 8800 Ultra 768MB "Superclocked"
VGA2 ( if you have ) = eVGA GeForce 8800 Ultra 768MB "Superclocked"
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Extreme Music
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
CPU Cooling = Thermalright IFX-14 CPU Cooler + AS7 (custom made a bracket to fit)
RAM Cooling = none
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = Um, I know I'm being dumb but how do I check this?
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v175.63
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series Driver 2.15.0006
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync
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 (not sure what it reads in auto)
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Enabled
P2 = Enabled
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = Auto (7)
tRC = Auto (28)
tWR = Auto (12)
tWTR = Auto (16)
tFAW = Auto (17)
tRD = Auto (9)
tRTP = Auto (5)
tRFC = Auto (60)
tREF = Auto (7.8us)

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = Auto (1.22V)
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto (1.55V)
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto (1.15V)
Memory Voltage = Auto (1.70V)
NB Core Voltage = Auto (1.34V)
SB Core Voltage = Auto (1.52V)
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = Auto
DDR3 CHA1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB1 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHA2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF
DDR3 CHB2 Ref Volt = DDR3_REF

CPU Configuration
CPU Internal Thermal Control = Disabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) =
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) =

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
Graphics scramble and PC (mostly) locks up after about 5-70 minutes of gaming (Gears of war, COD4, Tom Clancy's Rainbow six: Vegas, etc.). It runs fine on 3DMark06 (5x loops on each test without freezing)...
PC freezes occasionally while surfing the net too.
Sometimes requires 2 or 3 reboots to get past POST (mostly on cold boot).
I'm a little nervous of playing with settings anymore as I've had to install XP 32bit four times and vista x64 3x times due to data corruption :-(

[golfjam]

Wow, what happened to this thread?? No more problems or everybody gave up??

[BenchZowner]

I don't know... but I don't have the necessary time to work on the S2E nowadays.
Maybe later on after I finish some reviews and other daily life stuff that piled up.

[hexez]

[code]Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) =750 Watt Corsair TX750W
CPU =Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.667GHz 12MB FSB1333
RAM =Corsair XMS3 2x2GB DDR3-1333
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) =ST3500320AS
VGA1 =AS-EN9800GX2
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) =SupremeFX II Audio Card
NorthBridge Cooling =
SouthBridge Cooling =
CPU Cooling =Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM Cooling =
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version =9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version =175.16
Sound Card Drivers Version =5.10.01.6310
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 8x
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Sync Mode
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1333
LDT Frequency = 4x
PCIE Bus Slot 1 & 2 MHz = 100
PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz = 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz = 200.5MHz
SLI-Ready Memory = Disabled

Memory Timing Setting
P1 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 9
tRCD = 9
tRP = 9
tRAS = 28
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = 9
tRC = 41
tWR = 12
tWTR = 27
tFAW = 41
tRD = 12
tRTP = 9
tRFC = Set it to 80 ( and after saving and exiting the BIOS, get back into the BIOS and check if under the "Current" line it's showing tRFC at 80, if not set the setting to Auto )
tREF = Auto

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25V
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.6V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.2V
Memory Voltage = 1.70V
NB Core Voltage = 1.5V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
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 = Disabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = 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

still having major problems.
first thing, when i run mem test it gives me this erro:
memtest c-1-3-5

a random place between pass 15-30 it stops and says unexpected inte rupt -alting.

when useing the pc it still freze under age of conan, warcraft 3, and while looking at youtube and a singel time under ide system.

any idea what might be worng? i am getting tired of having all thise problems with a whole new pc. do you think it maby is a hardware problem like falty ram, MB or CPU? or maby some of the hardware can't work together so maby it is worth replacing a item.

happy for any help you guys can give.

[Leeghoofd]

you on 0901 or later bios Hexez ?

[hexez]

i am on the 0901

[Warboy]

I've notice that bios 1002 is not very good and I couldn't get any clocks i had stable with 0901 to work at all.

[hexez]

i am starting to think there must be a hardware something there is broken somehow. any idea how to find out what there might be worng with my pc?

any ideas, what to start with and how to test it?

thanks for any help.

[Deathspine]

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX1000 ( 1000W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = OCZ DDR3-1800 2GB Kit ( OCZ3SOU16002GK )
HDD = Western Digital Raptor ( 150GB x2 Raid 0)
VGA1 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA2 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA3 = none
BFG Ageia PhyX card
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with custom water cooling
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
CPU Cooling = custom water cooled with Swiftech water block
RAM Cooling = none by may add a Corsair Dominator AirFlow
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v173.67
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Drivers WebUpdate
BIOS version 0901

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
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 ) = 8
tRCD = 8
tRP = 8
tRAS = 26
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto 5
tRC = auto 33
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 18
tFAW = auto 21
tRD = 15
tRTP = 15
tRFC = 255
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.36V
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.50V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.20V
Memory Voltage = 1.90V
NB Core Voltage = 1.56V
SB Core Voltage = 1.58V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
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 = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3
CPU Core 4

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
I'm trying to get a stable overclock. I just complete OCCT stability test with a "stable" after default one hour test. I however had a nvidia software message of raid failure midway in the test. Memoy timing are loose, should be 8-8-8-26. I am trying to get rid of raid failure message before working on memory timings. Any suggestions. I notice your CPU voltage is very low? But you have left many of my setting on auto.

[hexez]

I am starting to think it might be the rams that are the problem, I have not been able to run a full memtest C 1-3-5, the pc always freez half way.

I maby it is becouse the ram i got dont like the striker 2 extreme so i have been thinking of maby buying a new pair or rams to replace them. any ideas ? I am running out of ideas and I am starting to get sick of having used all the monny on a whole new pc and i can't even use it becouse it is so damn unstable.

[Deathspine]

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Corsair HX1000 ( 1000W )
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM = OCZ DDR3-1800 2GB Kit ( OCZ3SOU16002GK )
HDD = Western Digital Raptor ( 150GB x2 Raid 0)
VGA1 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA2 = PNY GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
VGA3 = none
BFG Ageia PhyX card
SPU ( Sound Card ) = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with custom water cooling
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler
CPU Cooling = custom water cooled with Swiftech water block
RAM Cooling = none by may add a Corsair Dominator AirFlow
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v9.64
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v173.67
Sound Card Drivers Version = Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Drivers WebUpdate
BIOS version 0901

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 9
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = Synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
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 ) = 8
tRCD = 8
tRP = 8
tRAS = 26
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 2T
tRRD = auto 5
tRC = auto 33
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 18
tFAW = auto 21
tRD = 15
tRTP = 15
tRFC = 255
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.36V
Loadline Calibration = Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage = 1.61V
CPU VTT Voltage = 1.31V
Memory Voltage = 1.87V
NB Core Voltage = 1.61V
SB Core Voltage = 1.55V
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto
NB GTL REF Ratio = +40
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 = Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = Enabled
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3
CPU Core 4

Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum = Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum = Disabled
SATA Spread Spectrum = Disabled
LDT Spread Spectrum = Disabled

Problem Description
Now stable after one hour of OCCT, a couple rounds of Call of Duty and a few hours of surfing the net. This weekend will reduce memory timing to manufactors spec. Would like some suggestions on how to fine tune my bios setting especially since your sample has lower cpu voltages.

[jcy0001]

Hi is this help only for 801 bios or can you help even if im on the 901?

[BenchZowner]

Actually it should be ( now ) from BIOS 0801 and up.
So every BIOS newer than 0801 is fine as well.

[jcy0001]

cool thanks will get my details down and postback

[jcy0001]

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Silverstone ST1000-NV
CPU = q6600 go
RAM = OCZ platinum enhanced bandwith 4GBKit(2x2048MB) 1600MHZ DDR3 PC3-12800 

OCZ3P1600EB4GK 
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = raptorX 150
VGA1 = gigabyte 6600gt
VGA2 ( if you have ) =
VGA3 ( if you have ) =
SPU ( Sound Card ) = supreme fx
NorthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan above it blowing towards the NB
SouthBridge Cooling = Stock cooler with a fan above it blowing towards the SB
CPU Cooling = tuniq tower 120-LF with silverstone FM123
RAM Cooling = Fan blowing on modules with home made clips
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = nVIDIA nFORCE Drivers v15.7
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = nVIDIA ForceWare v177.40
Sound Card Drivers Version = How do i find this?
BIOS version 0901 

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = Auto
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier =8
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = linked
FSB - Memory Ratio = synch
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1600
MEM (DDR) MHz = 1600
LDT Frequency = X5
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 = auto
P2 = auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 6
tRAS = 22
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = auto 5
tRC = auto 33
tWR = auto 12
tWTR = auto 18
tFAW = auto 21
tRD = auto 9
tRTP = auto 6
tRFC = auto 72
tREF = auto 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.375 set 1.42 bios actual 
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = auto 1.52
CPU VTT Voltage = auto 1.44
Memory Voltage = 1.8 set 1.85 bios actual
NB Core Voltage = auto 1.32
SB Core Voltage = auto 1.50
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = auto (where do i find the actual of these cant seem to find it them)
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = auto 
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = auto 
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = auto 
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 (have this on auto is this a posible culprit?)
Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled
Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled
Execute Disable Bit = auto
Virtualization Technology = Disabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. = Disabled
CPU Core 2 = Enabled
CPU Core 3 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = Enabled
CPU Core 4 ( Ignore this setting, unless you have a Quad-Core CPU ) = 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

Problem Description
With the above settings and ram on the white slots i got the following results
Everest 
Read 11021
write 7293
copy 8192
latency 51.9

Super PI 15 sec

I tried to run memetest on dos and after 4 hours it freezes
i tried to run 2 instances of orthos and in 4 hours it freezes
3dmark06 passes all the way thru
Tried upping the volts on the ram to 1.9 memtest runs for 14 hours before it freezes and orthos runs for 

6 before it does. no errors anywhere just a frozen screen  After upping the mems to 1.9 i tried upping 

the NB to 1.44 but same results on orthos didnt run memtest on it tho. anything over 1630 and i cant 

even get into bios. tried changing to 7-7-7 on the timings and no go. 

Im on the white slots coz on the blue slots 3dmark06 freezes and orthos runs for less than an hour  
hope you can help me out

[Deathspine]

I thought I had it completely stable. I have competed OCCT twice, MemTest two complete cycles with no problems. I played a few rounds of Call of Duty 4 and all went well until I exited the game. Then I saw one of those raid failure messages again. I have a Raid 0 two raptors, and a Raid 1 mirror two Hitachi 750s. Anyone have suggestions of adjustments to assist with eliminating this error message. My bios setting are a few post above this message.

Thanks

[Ambiguous411]

Required System Specifications
PSU ( Power Supply Unit ) = Zalman ZM1000-HP
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.5 GHz
RAM = OCZ DDR3-12800 2x2GB (OCZ3P16004GK)
HDD ( the one where you have your windows installation on ) = Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 750GB (ST3750640AS)
VGA1 = EVGA 9800 GX2 1GB DDR3
VGA2 ( if you have ) = N/A
VGA3 ( if you have ) = N/A
SPU ( Sound Card ) = ASUS Supreme FX II 8-CH
NorthBridge Cooling = Corsair Nautilus 500 Watercooler
SouthBridge Cooling = Corsair Nautilus 500 Watercooler
CPU Cooling = Stock Heatsink
RAM Cooling = N/A
nFORCE Chipset Drivers Version = 15.23
ForceWare/GeForce Drivers Version = 177.83
Sound Card Drivers Version = 6.0.6000.16386
BIOS version 0801 REQUIRED
0901

BIOS Settings
Extreme Tweaker
CPU Level Up = N/A
Memory Level Up = Auto
AI Overclock Tuner = Manual
CPU Multiplier = 7.5
FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Auto
FSB - Memory Ratio = Auto
FSB (QDR) MHz = 1333
MEM (DDR) MHz = Auto/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 = Auto
P2 = Auto
tCL ( CAS Latency ) = 7
tRCD = 7
tRP = 7
tRAS = 20
Command Per Clock (CMD) = 1T
tRRD = 4
tRC = 28
tWR = 12
tWTR = 16
tFAW =17
tRD = 9
tRTP = 5
tRFC = 60
tREF = 7.8us

Over Voltage
CPU Voltage = 1.25000
Loadline Calibration = Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage = Auto
CPU VTT Voltage = Auto
Memory Voltage = Auto
NB Core Voltage = Auto
SB Core Voltage = Auto
CPU GTL REF0 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF1 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF2 Ratio = Auto
CPU GTL REF3 Ratio = Auto
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 = Disabled
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

Problem Description
I recently build this machine and i had been constantly and randomly freezing, until i found this thread and i changed the settings you marked in red, and now it freezes less constantly, but still randomly. Sometimes it will run like a champ for 10 hours, or even 2 days without a freeze, but then all of a sudden something will set it off and it'll freeze 5 times in 10 minutes, and then run smoothly for hours immediately after. I have had this problem for a little over 3 months now and have fiddled a good amount trying to get lucky, but after your settings helped so significantly, i am hoping you can help me get this machine running like it should, thanks a lot.

Also, i have 2 more sticks of ram that i would like to snap in there, but when i do, it usually freezes during the boot, idk if vista x64 or this board support 8gb or ram, but just thought i'd ask because you seem to be a wizard. Thanks again

[DTC]

OMG lol i see many CPU voltage with 1.36, cpu is HOT no ? XD

anyway i have this stiker 2 extreme with a Q9450 and 4 day's for find no freeze.. not normal to buy at this price and have some problem..
before i O/C the config i can't play or just use the OS ,imagine.....
my solution for me is simple.
2.66 to 2.8 ghz and cpu voltage 1.15, i use AI o/c but CPU voltage is to much 1.36 ^^ so i juts O/C 5%
DDR 3 patriot(cas 7) 2x2 GO at 560 mhz...original is 533 mhz
flash to 0901 for BIOS.

atm all work fine i use vista ultmate 64 bits.
and a 9800 GTZ Zotac.
temp CM 50 and CPU 40/42

[Deathspine]

I may try to lower by voltage some but currently on a cool summer day my CPU is idling at 33 degrees and under OCCT stability test comes close to 60 degrees. Before I trying decreasing the voltage at current OC, I may try for the 4 MHz first.