Asus Maximus II Formula - Problems & Fixes

[KURTZ]

guys, is there a guide for the skews? i really don't understand what they do ...

[570091D]

thanks cryptik, yeah, i have "new" ballistix dimms. i was running a 4x1 set with really sad stabillity problems, removed 2 dimms and things got a bit better. thinking about getting a 2x2 set tomorrow, any suggestions?

setting my vFSB=1.2 and vNB=1.3 with the nGTL=auto results in an instant fail with prime95. vFSB=1.275, vNB=1.35, nGTL=-10 will run prime for about 45min before failing.

[CryptiK]

Try advancing the ram skews between 50 & 300ps on all channels.

Also try different combinations of vFSB/vNB/NB GTL Ref

[vab206]

Heres my OC on my e8400, im rock solid @ 4264 mhz on air, ill post an update when i get my settings for my SS as well as a guide on insulating a M2F as i have a feeling it is going to be a bugger.


Processor: E8400
Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
OC From CPU Level Up: Auto
Ratio CMOS Setting: 8
FSB Frequency: 533
CPU Clock Skew: Normal
NB Clock Skew: Normal
FSB Strap to North Bridge: Auto
DRAM Frequency: Auto

DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1: Normal
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2: Normal
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1: Normal
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B2: Normal
DRAM Timing Control: Manual

1st Information:

CAS# Latency: 5 DRAM Clocks
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay: 5 DRAM Clocks
DRAM RAS# Precharge: 5 DRAM Clocks
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge: 15 DRAM Clocks
RAS# to RAS# Delay: Auto
Row Refresh Recycle Time: Auto
Write Recovery Time: Auto
Read to Precharge Time: Auto

2nd Information:

Read to Write Delay (S/D): Auto
Write to Read Delay (S): Auto
Write to Read Delay (D): Auto
Read to Read Delay (S): Auto
Read to Read Delay (D): Auto
Write to Write Delay (S): Auto
Write to Write Delay (D): Auto


3rd Information:

Write to PRE Delay: Auto
Read to PRE Delay: Auto
PRE to PRE Delay: Auto
All PRE to ACT Delay: Auto
All PRE to REF Delay: Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Enabled
DRAM Read Training: Enabled
MEM. OC Charger: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister: Moderate
Ai Transaction Booster: Manual

Common Performance Level: 10
Pull-in of CHA PH1: Disabled
Pull-in of CHA PH2: Disabled
Pull-in of CHA PH3: Disabled
Pull-in of CHB PH1: Disabled
Pull-in of CHB PH2: Disabled
Pull-in of CHB PH3: Disabled

PCIE Frequency: 100

CPU Voltage: 1.4000
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.60600
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.25900
DRAM Voltage: 2.15775
North Bridge Voltage: 1.35175
South Bridge 1.5 Voltage: 1.50
South Bridge 1.1 Voltage: 1.10

CPU GTL Reference (0): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (1): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (2): Auto
CPU GTL Reference (3): Auto
NB GTL Reference: Auto
DDR2 ChA Reference Voltage: Auto
DDR2 ChB Reference Voltage: Auto
North Bridge DDR Reference: Auto


CPU Configuration:

Ratio CMOS Setting: 8
C1E Support: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Intel Virtualization Tech: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled

Load-Line Calibration: Disabled
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled

Currently running with 2 1xGB sticks of corsair dominator cas5 ddr2-1066, these settings run @ a 1:1 ratio. Validation is in my Sig.



EDIT: Got pics of my current cooling setup, 60mm fan is setup on a NB temp sensor currently running @ about 2k rpm's barely audible maxxes @ 6600rpm lol. Also got a pic and how to for my lcd poster mod on the stacker 830 and im sure it can be adapted to other cases as well that use modular bay covers.

Cooling:


LCD Poster Mod:


Any questions just shoot me a PM

[KURTZ]

well done vab

ps. someone for the skews? :p

[KURTZ]

guys just another trouble here

i've a Raptor HDD over it i've installed my OS (Win XP PRO) i've attached this this into the Silicon Sata Port and all runs correctly ... but i'm so curious so i've changed the sata port from the black to a 'normal' blue, and it comes out a strange thing, when the mobo/system starts it doesn't recognize any disk installed into my system ... but obviously i can enter in windows normally ...

why this happens? it's really weird . ..

[Grnfinger]

guys just another trouble here

i've a Raptor HDD over it i've installed my OS (Win XP PRO) i've attached this this into the Silicon Sata Port and all runs correctly ... but i'm so curious so i've changed the sata port from the black to a 'normal' blue, and it comes out a strange thing, when the mobo/system starts it doesn't recognize any disk installed into my system ... but obviously i can enter in windows normally ...

why this happens? it's really weird . ..

set your SATA in bios to IDE, Your options are AHCI, RAID or IDE

[KURTZ]

set your SATA in bios to IDE, Your options are AHCI, RAID or IDE

yes is already settled IDE i don't changed these settings ...

[radaja]

@kurtz,in the advance tab in bios,under system devices config,disable the marvel sata device that will stop it

[570091D]

nice rig vab, almost identical to mine thanks for the tip on the lcd poster
did you replace the bottom vent with carpet?

i'm sure my system is being held back by the ram, got a dominator 2x2 kit in the mail.

FSB=450
MULTI=8
STRAP=333
vFSB=1.31
vNB=1.4
vRAM=2.2
nbGTL=-10
DRAM clk skw=adv 300ps (all channels)
CLOCK TWISTER=strong
COMN PRF LVL=10

[KURTZ]

@kurtz,in the advance tab in bios,under system devices config,disable the marvel sata device that will stop it

thx mate

[CryptiK]

guys, is there a guide for the skews? i really don't understand what they do ...

No guide for them, but essentially you are advancing or delaying the dram channels in relation to the data strobe.

Some ram (micron/psc) prefer neutral or advanced skews, other ram (eg elipda) seems to prefer delayed skews.

Play around with them and see if it has any benefits on stability. I leave mine on auto (neutral) as advancing or delaying has no benefit for me.

[astacus]

Hi

I am looking for mobo that can be used 600MHz FSB for 24/7 in use. Does anyone have knowledge is that possible with this mobo

[JoeBar]

Hi

I am looking for mobo that can be used 600MHz FSB for 24/7 in use. Does anyone have knowledge is that possible with this mobo

600mhz fsb for 24/7 use?

If u find/have a cpu that does it, i think that u'll find better mb alternatives. Mine is 24/7 stable @ 530mhz.

[Leeghoofd]

Some peeps have no clue of hardwarelimits... +500 FSB is nice, 600FSB requires a good CPU, will create way too much heat, big stress on NB and RAM too... 500-530 is doable, more is a heaven sent...

I can run some 600FSB benchies (short duration on the P5Q Dlx) but in 3d it caps out and to get 32MB pi stable was already a nitemare for my CPU/Mobo combo.. let alone of running this 24/7...

[KURTZ]

No guide for them, but essentially you are advancing or delaying the dram channels in relation to the data strobe.

Some ram (micron/psc) prefer neutral or advanced skews, other ram (eg elipda) seems to prefer delayed skews.

Play around with them and see if it has any benefits on stability. I leave mine on auto (neutral) as advancing or delaying has no benefit for me.

ops i haven't saw this post ...

thx Cryptik ...

[astacus]

I have Biostar TPower I45 and E8500 E0. I also have got some test with 600 FSB 3DMark 06 and SuperPi allso 550 FSB 7h orthos
orthos 7h
http://www.aijaa.com/v.php?i=3149522.jpg

Am I too ambitious for dreaming 600MHz FSB for 24/7 use
If Maximus II Formula isn´t that mobo so what is better? I have so much problems with TPower I45 that i am loosing my nervers with this mobo

[Grnfinger]

I have Biostar TPower I45 and E8500 E0. I also have got some test with 600 FSB 3DMark 06 and SuperPi allso 550 FSB 7h orthos
orthos 7h
http://www.aijaa.com/v.php?i=3149522.jpg

Am I too ambitious for dreaming 600MHz FSB for 24/7 use
If Maximus II Formula isn´t that mobo so what is better? I have so much problems with TPower I45 that i am loosing my nervers with this mobo

You might have a shot with the Gigabyte UD3 but 600FSB 24/7 will be hard on your hardware , there is a thread here for the Gigabyte board you could ask in there, I'm not certain but I thought guys were hitting 600+ FSB but that was for benching iirc
I wish you luck in your quest

[JoeBar]

600mhz 24/7 is pretty hard to do...

[Grnfinger]

agreed

[humeyboy]

Bios 1702 is on the FTP.

ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/so...us_II_Formula/

Asus are IDIOTS, the Multi is still Stuck.

[570091D]

damn, i got all excited for a second there....

[Eeky NoX]

So do I ...hope the next will be better

Just doin' 500 for 24/7 533/566x9 is hot in aircooling : gat to wait water



A question bout CrossFire : why GPU-Z don't displays me that it's enable, but just availabble ??

There's a Saphhire HD4870 and a Giga HD4850 1gb on my mobo...thx

[WaterFlex]

Eeky NoX
Good job. But you can`t make it stable with your air cooling. Make 500x8. It is the best setup for 24\7 using.

[vab206]

nice rig vab, almost identical to mine thanks for the tip on the lcd poster
did you replace the bottom vent with carpet?

lol no i took the bottom vent out to test and see if my SS would indeed work like i thought it would... and it does. cant wait to get that bad boy fired up