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

[RCG_Bex]

Ok I think I have a problem here. My CPU kept getting 1 core stuck at 100% - took it back down to 4GHz and I've noticed it likes to hover at ~50-60% on each core now constantly. Im guessing its the CPU that's fecked but any chance that it's my board? Also hows the new BIOS?

~Bex

[kwalker]

Ok I think I have a problem here. My CPU kept getting 1 core stuck at 100% - took it back down to 4GHz and I've noticed it likes to hover at ~50-60% on each core now constantly. Im guessing its the CPU that's fecked but any chance that it's my board? Also hows the new BIOS?

~Bex

Sounds more like your operating system freaked out.
Probably scrambled the swap file and windows is looking for everything
hope the cpu didnt freek out

[Zucker2k]

Ok I think I have a problem here. My CPU kept getting 1 core stuck at 100% - took it back down to 4GHz and I've noticed it likes to hover at ~50-60% on each core now constantly. Im guessing its the CPU that's fecked but any chance that it's my board? Also hows the new BIOS?

~Bex

have you checked in task manager to see if a resource is using it? maybe explorer?

[HDPC]

hi,

Anyone with similar hardware configurations or like to give me a hand to get to 3.6GHz with the following hardware:

Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q9450 "Yorkfield" + Thermalright Ultra 120
Mobo: Asus Rampage Formula (Bios 408)
Memory: G.SKILL DDR2-1000 PC2-8000 8GB (4x2GB)
Video Card: ASUS Radeon HD 3870 X2
Sound Card: X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB SATA2
Monitor: Dell UltraSharp 30"
Case: Lian Li
PSU: Corsair HX620
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit

I replaced my NB/SB and mosfets with Thermalright HR series. So I am hoping the cooling is good now.

Thanks in advanced,

-hdpc

[Zucker2k]

hi,

Anyone with similar hardware configurations or like to give me a hand to get to 3.6GHz with the following hardware:

Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q9450 "Yorkfield" + Thermalright Ultra 120
Mobo: Asus Rampage Formula (Bios 408)
Memory: G.SKILL DDR2-1000 PC2-8000 8GB (4x2GB)
Video Card: ASUS Radeon HD 3870 X2
Sound Card: X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB SATA2
Monitor: Dell UltraSharp 30"
Case: Lian Li
PSU: Corsair HX620
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit

I replaced my NB/SB and mosfets with Thermalright HR series. So I am hoping the cooling is good now.

Thanks in advanced,

-hdpc

1. Flash to bios 0308
2. Set 8x450 on the 333 strap, set PL to 7
3 set everything to bone stock (manually), adjust cpu vcore as needed.
4. advance channel A/B skews to +300

See if this boots. Work your way from there.

[vikings]

Hi, in my pc in sign , I can't choose different memory profile (#1 or#2).
I read manul of my maximus and I saw that in Ai overclock tuner it's possible choose two different memory profile:

profile#1 (high performance)
profile#2(high frequency)

but when I set super memory profile ,I get only profile#2.
Why?
I tried with 1102 and 1207 bios version

[Grnfinger]

hi,

Anyone with similar hardware configurations or like to give me a hand to get to 3.6GHz with the following hardware:

Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q9450 "Yorkfield" + Thermalright Ultra 120
Mobo: Asus Rampage Formula (Bios 408)
Memory: G.SKILL DDR2-1000 PC2-8000 8GB (4x2GB)
Video Card: ASUS Radeon HD 3870 X2
Sound Card: X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB SATA2
Monitor: Dell UltraSharp 30"
Case: Lian Li
PSU: Corsair HX620
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit

I replaced my NB/SB and mosfets with Thermalright HR series. So I am hoping the cooling is good now.

Thanks in advanced,

-hdpc

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1080

CLOCK SKEW advanced 250ps both channels

DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
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 [7]

Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled

CPU Voltage : (1.32 actual)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.51
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.22
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.65X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

Stable setup on bios 308 running a Q9550, you might have to adjust cpu volts

[HDPC]

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1080

CLOCK SKEW advanced 250ps both channels

DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
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 [7]

Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled

CPU Voltage : (1.32 actual)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.51
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.22
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.65X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

Stable setup on bios 308 running a Q9550, you might have to adjust cpu volts

Thanks Grnfinger. I let you know how it goes.

-hdpc

[HDPC]

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1080

CLOCK SKEW advanced 250ps both channels

DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
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 [7]

Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled

CPU Voltage : (1.32 actual)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.51
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.22
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.65X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

Stable setup on bios 308 running a Q9550, you might have to adjust cpu volts

Hi again Grnfinger,

I get BSOD during boot up, I guess when it about to start the OS.

-hdpc

[askimo]

Can somebody tell me what would be the best pair of 2gb of RAM to be used with the P5E mobo? I currently have 1gb x 4 and I'm thinking it is holding me back.

[NLight95]

Can somebody tell me what would be the best pair of 2gb of RAM to be used with the P5E mobo? I currently have 1gb x 4 and I'm thinking it is holding me back.

You can also consider 2x2GB since DDR2 is so cheap. Many here have had good luck with G.Skill

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166

[Grnfinger]

Hi again Grnfinger,

I get BSOD during boot up, I guess when it about to start the OS.

-hdpc

Run the ram 1:1 and a higher PL maybe 9, nad bump the NB volts to 1.55
you may need more vcore as well

[chawks2]

Has anyone tried the E8400 E0 stepping on this board? I would imagine similar success would be found as E8500/E8600. Mine should be coming shortly, will post my results.

[HDPC]

Run the ram 1:1 and a higher PL maybe 9, nad bump the NB volts to 1.55
you may need more vcore as well

Hi Grnfinger and Zucker2K,
I am getting DET RAM on my LCD. I've am using bios 0308. Thanks for your help.

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1080

CLOCK SKEW advanced 250ps both channels

DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
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 [7] <-----I've tried 9 as well

Pull-In of CHA PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHA PH5 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH1 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH2 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH3 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH4 Disabled
Pull-In of CHB PH5 Disabled

CPU Voltage : 1.318 <---I've also bumped this up a bit
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.51
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.22
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.65X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

[The Nemesis]

Ok I think I have a problem here. My CPU kept getting 1 core stuck at 100% - took it back down to 4GHz and I've noticed it likes to hover at ~50-60% on each core now constantly. Im guessing its the CPU that's fecked but any chance that it's my board? Also hows the new BIOS?

~Bex

What's your cpu configuration in bios? TM & C1E. Could be thermal throttling if cpu is hotter than the sensors are saying. If you have another board or os mirrored on another drive I think I'd move the cpu or restore a previous OS clone before I did anymore overclocking. You need to get the the root of the issue or determine if theres a problem with your hardware before things get worse.