Foxconn Quantum Force Black Ops X48 OC Guide (56k Warning)

[gmcg]

7F is normal its just waiting for you to hit F1 to continue or delete to enter bios. What happens in the middle slot?

It is not possible to check it ATM, I have returned GTX 280 to a store such as there is no difference and I can't move 9800GX2 to a middle slot - it is water cooled and the length of tubes is minimal. But I understand your point - you want to check if the first slot is a cause, therefore I will remove water cooling and check the card in a middle slot. It will take some time though.
Thanks.

[dMITIj]

Hello all.

Can anyone tell me what BIOS to get? 26,27,28 ore?

Best Regards.

[tinus]

Hello all.

Can anyone tell me what BIOS to get? 26,27,28 ore?

Best Regards.

Take 28 it's the best

[raptor1]

Hi! All

just back from i34 and was talking to the foxconn people there

the latest version of Aegis Panel is 1.0.2.32 http://www.quantum-force.net/downloa...Panel10232.zip and for the temp readings to work correctly you need bios version p05

p05 is bios version g28 + a few extra updates - This is the bios they were using for the new E8600 and all their overclocking with LN2

it is available here http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/downloads.aspx

i have flashed to p05 and have no issues with it

best regards
flanr

[dMITIj]

flanr, what are you saying? that the PO5 is the same as G28 just that the PO5 has a few extra updates more compared to the G28 ore?

[raptor1]

flanr, what are you saying? that the PO5 is the same as G28 just that the PO5 has a few extra updates more compared to the G28 ore?

yes that is what i was told

Name Description Version Size Date
BLACKOPS Update Micro code 7A3F1P05 670KB 7/16/2008

[raptor1]

check here for a screenshot of aegis panel showing temperatures correctly

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...0&postcount=26

best regards
flanr

Edit

After Flashing Back To G27 Bios Without Uninstalling And Reinstalling Aegis The Temperatures Are Still Showing Correctly

[dMITIj]

Hello flanr, thx alot, but why are u flashing back to the G27 BIOS?

[raptor1]

look here

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...3&postcount=28

[KanGaXx]

QUESTION 1:

how dram compensation works ??
+1 what means ?


QUESTION 2:

From anantech :

CPU Clock vs. Memory Speed

The best memory divider for overclocking is generally 1:4.333. 1:3.2 may be used if FSB speeds exceed the maximum memory speed of your modules. Please note that onboard FSB jumpers may need to be set to the FSB speed of your processor for the lower ratio dividers to work.

what does it mean ??

[dMITIj]

The funny part is that i only can OC whit BIOS P02. 27,28 would not post at all
only P02 whit my QX9650 multipl... at 10 and mem at 960Mhz i trid thw same settings on the other two BIOS whit no luck at all.
i could see that a G29 BIOS is out? is it any good? and were can i find it?

[LardArse]

Yeah, I have downloaded this, started to run it and something happened with my PC. First 1.55 didn't recognize my CPU correctly showing something like Xeon Pentium III. Then my PC died ... there is no signal from a video card on Display, motherboard stops at 2d error code. Either video card or motherboard has a problem. I have tried to clear BIOS, etc. nothing helps, need to replace a video card to check it out if it is it or a motherboard.

So everything untouched but only stopped running proper after some loading?
it seems like rig is running just no display, and with another card... sounds like something with that pcie slot.

[LardArse]

The funny part is that i only can OC whit BIOS P02. 27,28 would not post at all
only P02 whit my QX9650 multipl... at 10 and mem at 960Mhz i trid thw same settings on the other two BIOS whit no luck at all.
i could see that a G29 BIOS is out? is it any good? and were can i find it?

I'm trying to get a better bios this doesnt improve that much:
http://resources.vr-zone.com/Shamino/7A3F1G29.BIN

I hope to fix the 4870X2 Xfire issue at next bios

[dMITIj]

Hello LardArse.

I have bin trying a lot of things and one of them were chance the mem... to the other slot and it didt help me out, so now im on G28 and are running 4000Mhz whit 1.400v but i can't seem to get anything stable over 400FSB no mather what, my mem are running at 960mhz.
if the G29 aint that much improveing i would not chance it for G28

[KanGaXx]

nobody can help me ?

[Lu(ky]

I hope to fix the 4870X2 Xfire issue at next bios

What is the problem with the 4870 X2 and the BlackOps boards? I using a 4870 X2 now and it seems to be working fine... Very Strong.. I also just picked up a e8600 CPU (Q820A306) from the egg... I hope to be at a 4.5GHz or more on water..

[LardArse]

how dram compensation works ??
+1 what means ?

i guess you mean vdroop compensation or Dram reference?

Vdroop compensation makes sure voltage of cpu is constant between idle and load scenarios.

Dram reference +1, etc adjusts the 0.5x multiplier of Dram reference voltage, to become 0.505x , 0.51x, 0.515x etc etc


QUESTION 2:

From anantech :

CPU Clock vs. Memory Speed

The best memory divider for overclocking is generally 1:4.333. 1:3.2 may be used if FSB speeds exceed the maximum memory speed of your modules. Please note that onboard FSB jumpers may need to be set to the FSB speed of your processor for the lower ratio dividers to work.

In general for overclocking DRAM , the most effective and one that seems to yield best results = the ratio 1:4,333
If you DRAM cannot handle too high speeds, but your FSB still can go higher, a ratio like 3:2 will help FSB gets more still leaving some breathing space for your DRAM.

[LardArse]

What is the problem with the 4870 X2 and the BlackOps boards? I using a 4870 X2 now and it seems to be working fine... Very Strong.. I also just picked up a e8600 CPU (Q820A306) from the egg... I hope to be at a 4.5GHz or more on water..

I dont know actually until I have a pair of these cards, see http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=198484

[KanGaXx]

Dram reference +1 when can help ?

[cpt.incredible]

i am planning to get a black ops... and i am wondering if OCZ FlexII PC3 16000 2000mhz ddr3 memory would be a best ram choice for this mobo for extreme overclocking and benchmarking? thanks

[raptor1]

I would recommend the cellshock 1866 as i have mine running at 2000mhz - i had OCZ memory and had a few problems with it - but that was before tony from OCZ started this thread

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=191846

Best Regards
flanr

[Xello]

The Cellshock are a popular choice around here, and i can personally speak wonders for Corsair ram on this board - at least the 2x2gb kit that i have, great overclockers.

Remember to use slots 2 + 4

[Lu(ky]

The G Skill DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) for the price at NEWEGG is a really good deal if you have a tight budget. And the new E8600 CPU is really really easy to OC on this board as well. Right now I am at 4.5GHz @ 1.30v temps are under 50c full loads. Still trying to push higher with the memory and E8600. And I also just received the new Sapphire 4870X2 and my scores on 3DMARK06 are at 21K and 3DMARK ADVANTAGE is at 12500 not bad for a using a dual core..

[Sailindawg]

Real simple question, the board is set-up with twin BIOS chips. Can each chip be loaded with a different BIOS and each BIOS be set-up with differing settings?

Reading over the manual, it seems that one can choose which BIOS chip to load and each BIOS chip can have saved custom settings, similar to what DFI does with their Lanparty boards. I just want to confirm this.

Thanks.

[ether.real]

Yes, I do believe you can do that. Havent tested it that way myself, but thats the way it appears to be.