ASUS P5K Deluxe - Intel P35 Bearlake + E6600 B1 / Q6600 B3

[xpower]

thanks Leeg.

[Xvys]

Here is my latest setup with some nice memory performance:

[Villainstone]

Fellas I really do not want to read this whole thread but I need help OCing a Q9300. I did read the first 6 pages but then realized that I have a different BIOS version than the thread starter has. I am using the 0812 BIOS and I am looking to get as close to 500FSB as I can. I have tried many different things but if I could just start from scratch with someones help then maybe I can get it up there.

My Rig:
P5K-Deluxe
Q9300 Yorkfield + TT120
2x1GB Tracers D9's
HD 4850
OCZ 600w PSU

Like I said I would like to start from scratch at 333FSB and work my way up from there. So please can someone walk a noob?

[Ten]

Fellas I really do not want to read this whole thread but I need help OCing a Q9300. I did read the first 6 pages but then realized that I have a different BIOS version than the thread starter has.

Like I said I would like to start from scratch at 333FSB and work my way up from there. So please can someone walk a noob?

I can just tell you to read the rest of the pages

[Leeghoofd]

New bios out, supporting new CPU's :

P5K-Deluxe-0902.zip

[xpower]

thanks again for link leeg.how realy this auto think works with diffrent multi.if i use 8*500 and cpu volts to auto than cpuz shows 1.296v idel.but with 9*445 cpuz shows 1.240.its changes according to
bus speed.

[Villainstone]

Wow I installed this new BIOS and ran the exact same settings from the last BIOS, and so far 450 is stable. I did not adjust the two new setting, but my guess is that it is just a more stable release. The two added options are Clock Skew options for fine tuning timings between the buses on the board. When data flows out of sink from one another the system becomes unstable, By adjusting the Skew you can advance or delay the information sent down the transmission lines.

These options can help to increase stability at higher clocks.

Anyway I have to thank you Leeg for finding this, because it has already proven to be better IMO.

@Ten:
If you really think that I am gonna spend 12 hours reading this 76 page thread you are crazy. For me OCing is a hobby not a job, unfortunately I have A LOT of other responsibilities. On the other hand I guess I could take some time out of each day for the next 2 months just so that I can OC my PC a little bit more.
At any rate I find it easier and faster to ask for help from experienced people. I really didn't see any harm in asking but I forget that there are a lot of stubborn people that put out a lot of work here. I see where they are coming from but I don't see why they insist that EVERYONE learns the same way.
What I am saying is that I respect that you must have read massive amounts of post, articles and reviews to accomplish your OCing and understanding. Me personally I would like to skip the long stuff learn it all in layman's terms, by some one that enjoys the feeling of the pride they get for successfully help another person. Thank you very much for your suggestion. It is the way to go but I guess I am a bit to lazy, but I like to think of it as more efficient.

[`danny]

Has anybody had problems of their systems just randomly crashing? This problem only started happening when I added 2 more GB of RAM (4GB now). What happens is I'll leave my system on overnight and I'll wake up the next morning and I'll see that it's back at the login screen for windows because it had crashed and rebooted. I am running Crucial Ballistix memory and I have them @ 2.2V. I have tried updating the BIOS from 0404 to 0705 but no luck. Any suggestions?

[Ten]

try raise the s-b or n-b just a littlebit i used to run 4x1024mb ram and i had simular problems untill i figured it out, but can't remember if it were n-b or s-b

[`danny]

By s-b & n-b you mean north and south bridge voltage correct? right now they are set to auto. What voltage did you give your s-b & n-b?

[Leeghoofd]

Try 1.4 or even 1.55NB Danny, but you need to add some cooling to it plz... new bios also has some nice new features we found in the P5Q series... might be worth a try... 0812 bios ran fine with even 8Gb's of ram...

[Villainstone]

Is it possible that my MB just will not go any higher? I am stuck at 450... it's 100% stable but I would like to go higher like 475. I have tried adjusting the GTL's and the clock skew, the clock skew made it WAY unstable so I decided to leave it alone. I was able to get it stable fpr 15minutes longer than before but I cannot get over that hump for the life of me.

[1badhabit]

So, I've been out of the country for a year, and I just upgraded my bios to 0812 from 0404, and my OC wont stick anymore, not sure what the deal is, hopefully I can get some help. My most stable settings are currently: If you have a similar setup and wouldn't mind posting your bios settings, I would greatly appreciate it.









Setup info: Basically what my sig says.
Vista Ultimate, 32bit vlite version
Q6600 G0
Asus P5K Deluxe
4gb Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC2 8500
EVGA 8800 GTS 640mb
CPU/NB/SB/GPU Water Cooled
Thermaltake 750Watt

[Villainstone]

Good luck getting help, but IMO the 0812 was not a very good BIOS. Their is a newer BIOS and I think that it is a bit more stable. Give it a try and post back what you get on your OC.

[1badhabit]

Alright, flashing to 0902 worked like a charm. Here are my current settings, any suggestions to fine tune? Ambient temp is about 30c. Going to run a stress test over night.





JumperFree Configuration Settings
AI Overclocking: Manual
CPU Ratio Setting: 9
FSB Frequency: 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1066
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency: 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5
RAS# Pre Time: 5
RAS# ACT Time: 15
TWR: Auto
TRFC: Auto
TWTR: Auto
TRRD:Auto
TRTP: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled

Transaction Booster: Auto

CPU Voltage: 1.4750
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.50v
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.30v
Dram Voltage: 2.20v
NB Voltage: 1.40v
SB Voltage: Auto
Clock Over-Charging Voltage: Auto
Load-Line Calibration: Auto
CPU GTL Voltage Reference: Auto
NB GTL Voltage Reference: Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
CPU Clock Skew: Auto
NB Clock Skew: Auto

Advance CPU Settings
CPU Ratio Setting: 9
C1E Suppport: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Vanderpool Technology: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled

USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support: Disabled

[1badhabit]

Here are some new settings I've been playing with, but I can't get it to pass a stress test. I would ultimately like to get it to run stable at @450*8, so any suggestions would be great, thanks in advance.



JumperFree Configuration Settings
AI Overclocking: Manual
CPU Ratio Setting: 8
FSB Frequency: 450
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1081
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency: 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5
RAS# Pre Time: 5
RAS# ACT Time: 15
TWR: Auto
TRFC: Auto
TWTR: Auto
TRRD:Auto
TRTP: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled

Transaction Booster: Auto

CPU Voltage: 1.4500v
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.50v
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.30v
Dram Voltage: 2.20v
NB Voltage: 1.40v
SB Voltage: Auto
Clock Over-Charging Voltage: Auto
Load-Line Calibration: Auto
CPU GTL Voltage Reference: Auto
NB GTL Voltage Reference: Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
CPU Clock Skew: Auto
NB Clock Skew: Auto

Advance CPU Settings
CPU Ratio Setting: 8
C1E Suppport: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Vanderpool Technology: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled

USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support: Disabled

[SimpleTECH]

^^ Enable Load-Line Calibration.

Try experimenting with your GTL voltages.

[1badhabit]

^^ Enable Load-Line Calibration.

Try experimenting with your GTL voltages.

Ok, I enabled Load-Line Calibration, but when I manualy change the GTL Voltages, it wouldn't post.

I just ran a Stress test with Load-Line Calibration Enabled and 1 thread failed after 3 mins. I started playing WoW for about 10 mins, and had no issues, but I would really like it to pass prime.

[Sauron_Vie]

can also not pass prime or spi 1m with with my 2nd sys, but i can pass spi 32m und 3dmark 03,05 and 06.. so dunno why prime is not working

[Leeghoofd]

CPU PLL at 1.6 maybe lads or a tiny bit more Vcore can help too.. also I ran NB at 0.63x or even 0.61x with high FSB with the quads...(don't shoot me if not correct, P5K dlx is a long time ago... I miss it's simplicity ) and 4gb ( 2 x 2 Gb ) add trfc 55 plz if not autodetected by the bios

[1badhabit]

CPU PLL at 1.6 maybe lads or a tiny bit more Vcore can help too.. also I ran NB at 0.63x or even 0.61x with high FSB with the quads...(don't shoot me if not correct, P5K dlx is a long time ago... I miss it's simplicity ) and 4gb ( 2 x 2 Gb ) add trfc 55 plz if not autodetected by the bios

I'm running 4/1gb Sticks, does that change anything? Should I try and decrease the Vcore? Also, I have my FSB Strap set to auto, should I manually set that to 266 when running 450*8?

[Villainstone]

HAHA I am still stuck trying to get 460 fully stable. It is plenty stable enough for regular use and gaming but fails OCCT every time. I have set every option to every option in all different configurations I thin this MB just cannot get any higher.

[monza1412]

well... finally I can see some improvement with the new bios

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=403000



with the same settings and the 812 bios couldn´t get pass the 550 barrier..

[Villainstone]

WOW what are your BIOS settings?? Can you give me all the settings you are using, maybe I can get this POS higher than 450. Thanks in advance. That FSB is absolutely amazing BTW great job.

[monza1412]

WOW what are your BIOS settings?? Can you give me all the settings you are using, maybe I can get this POS higher than 450. Thanks in advance. That FSB is absolutely amazing BTW great job.

hope it helps


JumperFree Configuration Settings
AI Overclocking: Manual
CPU Ratio Setting: 6
FSB Frequency: 600
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1200
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency: 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5
RAS# Pre Time: 5
RAS# ACT Time: 15
TWR: Auto
TRFC: Auto
TWTR: Auto
TRRD:Auto
TRTP: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled

Transaction Booster: Auto

CPU Voltage: 1.300
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.60
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.20
Dram Voltage: 2.20
NB Voltage: 1.70
SB Voltage: 1.05
Clock Over-Charging Voltage: 0.8
Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU GTL Voltage Reference: 0.63
NB GTL Voltage Reference: 0.61
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
CPU Clock Skew: Auto
NB Clock Skew: Auto

Advance CPU Settings
CPU Ratio Setting: 6
C1E Suppport: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Vanderpool Technology: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled


this were the settings for a suicide shot. Also I was able to boot at 580-585 with only 1.25v in the northbridge . Im doing some OCCT test now to see how far I can go with this minimum voltage in the northbridge