The Maximus Formula Thread - Help/OCing/Guide/Rampage conversion

[RCG_Bex]

0408 BIOS has given decent stability to a couple of people in this thread.
I love the 0308. By the time i get my E8400 E0 stepping chip they'll be 2 more bios releases

Hmmm might give it a go in that case... aalthough saying that 407 + 266 strap = stupid voltages - like less than the stock which is always nice - now if I can just workout how to get the RAM going on the tighter settings and lower mhz ratings then I'll be laughing. So far it only likes to boot with the 2nd options...

~Bex

[Furiøùs]

Hey man, just write the settings down on a piece of paper, flash to the 0408 and see what happens. Its not an all-day project so its nice to just test stuff.
If the 0408 doesnt help, go straight back to 0407 and do what your doing now.

[Grnfinger]

Hmmm might give it a go in that case... aalthough saying that 407 + 266 strap = stupid voltages - like less than the stock which is always nice - now if I can just workout how to get the RAM going on the tighter settings and lower mhz ratings then I'll be laughing. So far it only likes to boot with the 2nd options...

~Bex

266 strap dosent work well on high FSB

This new board continues to impress

[RCG_Bex]

400 * 10 + 266 strap works fine.
450 * 8 + 266 DID work on 308 E6750...
500 * 8 + 333 worked with my E6750 @ 907/308 but not tested yet because I've not got that far yet

Will try some settings again tonight on 408 and see how it goes

~Bex

[Barr3l Rid3r]

Hey man, just write the settings down on a piece of paper, flash to the 0408 and see what happens. Its not an all-day project so its nice to just test stuff.
If the 0408 doesnt help, go straight back to 0407 and do what your doing now.

I found 408 better then 407 here, its more stable

[_JP_]

I found 408 better then 407 here, its more stable

Here i think 0407 its better.

I have 490*9 with 400mhz strap and mems 1:1.

[askimo]

post your current settings

There you go

Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8.5
FSB Frequency : 500
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: 1002
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : Normal
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : Normal
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 4
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 45
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6

Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5

DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Lighter
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level 9
Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled

CPU Voltage : 1.45625
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.52
North Bridge Voltage : 1.59
DRAM Voltage : 2.16
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
South Bridge 1.5v Voltage: 1.50
Loadline Calibration : Enable
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2 Ref
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto

[faithful10]

Running 537 mhz here with following settings:

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 7,5
FSB Frequency : 537
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: Auto
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15


DRAM Static Read Control: Auto
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : Manual

Common Performance Level [9]

CPU Voltage : 1.45
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50
North Bridge Voltage : 1.53
DRAM Voltage : 2.10
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.50
South Bridge Voltage : 1.125
Loadline Calibration : Disabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : AUTO
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

This is my 24/7 setting and is 100% stable. Running with bios 0308 atm since it gives most bandwith and is just as stable as bios 0403 i ran before. Will maybe give bios 0408 a try and compare benchmark with 0308

[Furiøùs]

Maximus / Rampage Formula -- 0308 BIOS

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8.5
FSB Frequency : 460
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: 921
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12


DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : STRONGER
Transaction Booster : Manual

Common Performance Level [8]

CPU Voltage : 1.3875v(somethin like that)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49v
DRAM Voltage : 2.00v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.075v
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.63X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : AUTO
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5v

[KALISPIMENTA]

Hey guys sorry the off topic.
When reinstalling windows to i have to install any drivers from asus or will windows do it?
Thank You

[askimo]

Hey guys sorry the off topic.
When reinstalling windows to i have to install any drivers from asus or will windows do it?
Thank You

Si señor, you have to reinstall some of the drivers, but not necessary from Asus, and all depends on what hardware do you have installed.

[The Nemesis]

Hey guys sorry the off topic.
When reinstalling windows to i have to install any drivers from asus or will windows do it?
Thank You

You'll need to install the intel chipset drivers, which will cover one lan I believe. The CD will cover the sound card and the other lan. The install CD doesn't quite have the lastest chipset driver but it will get u up and running. You'll also need drivers for your video card.

[KALISPIMENTA]

I was talking about motherboard drivers

[Grnfinger]

I was talking about motherboard drivers

See this post for the latest Intel drivers

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...94&postcount=2

[KALISPIMENTA]

See this post for the latest Intel drivers

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...94&postcount=2

I'm officially confused which ones would i download?

[Grnfinger]

http://www.station-drivers.com/telec...ivers.com).exe

http://www.station-drivers.com/telec...ivers.com).exe

[zlojack]

Grn you've got 4GHz with your Q9550?!?!

Nice!

[mit78]

what is the good settings for q9450 and asus maximus formula bios ver 1207
at 3,6ghz?
thx

[Grnfinger]

Grn you've got 4GHz with your Q9550?!?!

Nice!

and damn near 20K 3DMark

what is the good settings for q9450 and asus maximus formula bios ver 1207
at 3,6ghz?
thx

Your sig show's you running at 3.8GHz so just drop your FSB till you hit 3.6GHz, should be easy to do.

[KALISPIMENTA]

http://www.station-drivers.com/telec...ivers.com).exe

http://www.station-drivers.com/telec...ivers.com).exe

TY

[askimo]

There you go

Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8.5
FSB Frequency : 500
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: 1002
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : Normal
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : Normal
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 4
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 45
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6

Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5

DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Lighter
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level 9
Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled

CPU Voltage : 1.45625
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.52
North Bridge Voltage : 1.59
DRAM Voltage : 2.16
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
South Bridge 1.5v Voltage: 1.50
Loadline Calibration : Enable
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2 Ref
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto

What can be improved in the settings above to achieve better performance from my ram & cpu?

[_JP_]

and damn near 20K 3DMark

Dont know why but systems with Nvidia cards always does better cpu score

For example my 8800GTX with my old QX6700 @ 3.8Ghz I have more ~430 cpu points than you...

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=1826688

[Barr3l Rid3r]

I Don't remember how to run the 3D06 here, is says about a missing OpenAl32.dll Latest Vista64 2.18.00 Audigy2 ZS Driver and the openal installer... I played it before but don't remember now...

[_JP_]

I Don't remember how to run the 3D06 here, is says about a missing OpenAl32.dll Latest Vista64 2.18.00 Audigy2 ZS Driver and the openal installer... I played it before but don't remember now...

Go to C:\Progam Files (x86)\OpenAL and run the OALInst as administrator to install it.

This should work

[Grnfinger]

What can be improved in the settings above to achieve better performance from my ram & cpu?

Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8.5
FSB Frequency : 500
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 105
DRAM Frequency: 1002
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A : Normal
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B : Normal
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 4
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 55
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6

Write to PRE Delay : 14
Read to PRE Delay : 5
PRE to PRE Delay : 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : 5
ALL PRE to REF Delay : 5

DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
Ai Clock Twister : Stronger
Transaction Booster : Manual
Common Performance Level 8/7
Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled

CPU Voltage : 1.45625
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.52
North Bridge Voltage : 1.59
DRAM Voltage : 2.16
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
South Bridge 1.5v Voltage: 1.50
Loadline Calibration : Enable
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2 Ref
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50


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