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

[ReverendMaynard]

Not much apparently, the Premium had a new beta bios a few weeks back, maybe the P5K dlx too soon...

I hope you guys get one like the Premiums 0702. Solid bios.

[monza1412]

a little update

JumperFree Configuration Settings
AI Overclocking: Manual
CPU Ratio Setting: 7
FSB Frequency: 578 then 576 with setfsb
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1150
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: Enabled
Boost Level: 2

CPU Voltage: 1.400
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.60
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.20
Dram Voltage: 2.20
NB Voltage: 1.25
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

[Villainstone]

That is so amazing, what are you using for cooling?

a little update

JumperFree Configuration Settings
AI Overclocking: Manual
CPU Ratio Setting: 7
FSB Frequency: 578 then 576 with setfsb
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1150
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: Enabled
Boost Level: 2

CPU Voltage: 1.400
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.60
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.20
Dram Voltage: 2.20
NB Voltage: 1.25
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

[monza1412]

nothing fancy, just air

[Villainstone]

nothing fancy, just air

WHAT

[0rion]

hm, this makes me think about upgrading... Im running the 0812 bios right now with my Q6600, at 3.7ghz with 1.38vcore. Id love to try for 3.8ghz or better!

[monza1412]

hm, this makes me think about upgrading... Im running the 0812 bios right now with my Q6600, at 3.7ghz with 1.38vcore. Id love to try for 3.8ghz or better!

I dont know about quads, never had one so I cant speak for it. But with the wolfies this bios rocks
Be aware that you cant roll back to a previous bios using the ez flash metod if you update to this one. Only way is thru Asus update buggy program or Afudos Engineering edition.

[andressergio]

Hey guys

I tested this BIOS and found that's very good, i tested all since 0311 and this is the first bios that let me go with my Q6600 as high as with bios 0311. The bad thing is that i have to give a little NB and FSB to make my 0311 OC's prime stable...Also main reason of NB=1,4 is that my frames dropped dramatically on games...With bios 0311 i just put PCIE=105 and was ok, but no luck with this, maybe the mushkin's 2x2GB are stressing the NB more than my 2x1Gb Ballistix did...

My main reason of flashing this 0902 is that my 2x2GB Mushkin Ascent requiere TRFC value of > 42 and bios 0311 couldn't provide it...

This are my values for prime95 SmallFFT's stable and Blend stable

3825 (425x9) vcore set on bios 1,425

JumperFree Configuration Settings
AI Overclocking: Manual
CPU Ratio Setting: 9
FSB Frequency: 425
PCI-E Frequency: 105
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: 55
TWTR: Auto
TRRD:Auto
TRTP: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled

Transaction Booster: Auto

CPU Voltage: 1.425
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.50
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.30
Dram Voltage: 2.0
NB Voltage: 1.4
SB Voltage: 1.05
Clock Over-Charging Voltage: Auto
Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU GTL Voltage Reference: 0.63
NB GTL Voltage Reference: 0.67
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
CPU Clock Skew: Auto
NB Clock Skew: Auto

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

Quick question. Do you think the CPU PLL voltage being 1.5v (lowest) be holding my OC back? Maybe bump up to 1.6v? Before i updated to the 0809 bios, I was able to get to 3.78ghz. Now anything over 3.6ghz is unstable. Would this be the key? Running my q6600 @ 1.5675v was NOT the answer, lol. It used to run at 3.78ghz at 1.5v 24/7 stable.

[andressergio]

Quick question. Do you think the CPU PLL voltage being 1.5v (lowest) be holding my OC back? Maybe bump up to 1.6v? Before i updated to the 0809 bios, I was able to get to 3.78ghz. Now anything over 3.6ghz is unstable. Would this be the key? Running my q6600 @ 1.5675v was NOT the answer, lol. It used to run at 3.78ghz at 1.5v 24/7 stable.

I think that PLL= 1,6 is fine but in my opinion bios 0809 is no good for the quads, the best are 0311 and this new 0902...With this 2 bios i can bench at 4267Mhz and run stable at 3906 with 1,4725 vcore set on bios...No other bios allow me to do that.

Cheers
Sergio

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

I have not even checked for a new bios. I am so behind. I should update!

[andressergio]

I have not even checked for a new bios. I am so behind. I should update!

Give it a try but first remeber the rollback methods...Monza explains that a few posts behind...

Cheers
Sergio

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

Have a link to that bios? it's not showing up on asus's site.

edit: 0812 is the newest one listed for download.

edit 2: Found in a page or 2 back, DLing now at least hoping it will... its slow.... might not be working.... may have to get someone to serve it.

I wonder why they took this off the site....

edit 3: Will someone please host the 0902 bios?

[monza1412]

New bios out, supporting new CPU's :

P5K-Deluxe-0902.zip

yes sir

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

I clicked on it twice and it failed. 3rd time, it worked. Odd!

THANKS!!!!!!! I'll play with this later

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

I'm in the new bios. Thanks guys!

I am not going to try and get the OC i had w/ 0311. I have 3.78ghz w/ 4-3-4-10 ddr2 800 @ 840, but i have ddr2 1000 ram now, so i'll see what i can do. I was doing 3.825 w/ my old ram. 3.9 ghz? Maybe, lets see, wish me luck. btw, this is on water, mcp655 pump, mcr320 rad, d tek block!

[andressergio]

hey guys I'm having a hard time to make my bios 311 OCs stable with this 902...

I had 2x1GB Crucial Ballistix 1066 before and are dead...so I bought 2x2Gb mushkin ascent 1066 that require trfc values over 42 wich bios 311 can't provide...so i have to flash this 902 bios...i could make it till 3825 as you can see it some posts behind but i can't make it to 3906

this are my actual settings and prime small and blend fails...

Well I have to tell you that i passed all OC adjusting FSB = 1,3 and NB = 1,4 but i can't pass prime95 on my main best OC that is 3906 with mems at 1088 can you give me a hand ? It's failing both small and blend...

this are my bios settings

3906 (434x9) vcore set on bios 1,4750

JumperFree Configuration Settings
AI Overclocking: Manual
CPU Ratio Setting: 9
FSB Frequency: 434
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1088
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency: 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5
RAS# Pre Time: 5
RAS# ACT Time: 15
TWR: Auto
TRFC: 55 (tried 65 also and no go)
TWTR: Auto
TRRD:Auto
TRTP: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled

Transaction Booster: Auto (should i try anything here ? )

CPU Voltage: 1.4750
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.50
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.30 (tried also 1.4 and no go)
Dram Voltage: 2.0 (tried also 2.1 and no go)
NB Voltage: 1.4
SB Voltage: 1.05
Clock Over-Charging Voltage: Auto
Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU GTL Voltage Reference: 0.63
NB GTL Voltage Reference: 0.67
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled
CPU Clock Skew: Auto
NB Clock Skew: Auto

With bios 311 and the ballistix never had to change NB and FSB values i don't know if are the mushkins or the new bios that is forcing me to adjust those...

Any help would be apreciated
Cheers all
Sergio

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

I changed to mimic your settings. I still cannot get past 3.6ghz. I did notice that my v droop/drop is less, but my temps are substantially higher. I am going to see what voltage I need for 3.6ghz. If its lower than 1.5v, then its a start. I needed 1.55v for 3.78/3.825 ghz. I'm hoping i can lower that, but for now, nothing is stable beoyond 3.6ghz.

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

I am using your settings and finally got my q6600 @ 3.71 ghz, but at 1.525v. Took 1.55 for 3.78, so I guess this is somewhat on the right track, although i know bios 311 allowed for lower voltages. moving past 411x9 is hard.

[andressergio]

I am using your settings and finally got my q6600 @ 3.71 ghz, but at 1.525v. Took 1.55 for 3.78, so I guess this is somewhat on the right track, although i know bios 311 allowed for lower voltages. moving past 411x9 is hard.

glad to hear !! Yes new bios always made my OC fail, but this one seems very good....

Cheers
Sergio

[xpower]

hi monza
i tried your 600 FSB setting but for some reason this freesez on windows
screen. i got SAME set up like you....
please can you post some screen shots of 600 FSB cpuz and other programes.

[andressergio]

hi monza
i tried your 600 FSB setting but for some reason this freesez on windows
screen. i got SAME set up like you....
please can you post some screen shots of 600 FSB cpuz and other programes.

You must be aware that Crucial Ballistix 1066 make OC a little easy on this board...Crucial sticks are the best specially if you have a 2x1GB config, I tried Patriot, Gskill and now Mushkin and never been so easy than having Crucial's, bad thing mine died young

If you have any other sticks maybe they're limiting your OC...maybe a little tweak on subtimmings may help, and remember no CPU is the same, each one needs their own adjustments...

Cheers
Sergio

[monza1412]

hi monza
i tried your 600 FSB setting but for some reason this freesez on windows
screen. i got SAME set up like you....
please can you post some screen shots of 600 FSB cpuz and other programes.

Hope it helps

[andressergio]

Hope it helps

That's a nice FSB my friend, congrats !!

Cheers
Sergio

[monza1412]

That's a nice FSB my friend, congrats !!

Cheers
Sergio

Thanks mate Its not a WR, but Im very happy with it. Is amazing how a good bios can improve a lot of things in a product like this. Kudos to Asus with this one