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

[Zucker2k]

I can move the transaction booster down to 8 but at 7 I hang at DET_RAM. Any suggestions? Or, if I move DRAM Static Read Control to 'ENABLE' I hang at DET_RAM.

DRAM static to enable 1 is 2 points tighter you know that right? So enable 0 is 1 point tighter; may work.

[xxDayTrader]

DRAM static to enable 1 is 2 points tighter you know that right? So enable 0 is 1 point tighter; may work.

Nope, wasn't aware of that. Most everything I could find on DRAM Static said it didn't really have any effect. I've tried enable with CPL at 8 and I get DET RAM post hang. Enable with 9 might work so I'll try that next. Assuming it works, is one preferable over the other? I haven't contacted Mushkin yet but from what I've read these Redlines tend to like the volts so perhaps bumping up my DRAM Voltage will help? Are you speaking about Ai Twister/Transaction boost that are part of the Maximus Formula? - If so, my Maximus is now a Rampage with 0308 BIOS.

I really wasn't happy with the FSB, PLL and NB #'s I had to use (and the temps I hit) to run 8x450 so I switched gears and moved to 9x400. Compared to almost all the other posts with 9x400 setups, I have to run much higher CPU Voltages but I was able to move all my other #'s down quite a bit vs. the 8x450 setup I had before. Perhaps it's just my chip and/or mobo. This is Prime stable for about 3 hrs..... will run 24hr test tonight. Does this look OK?

Here's where I am so far with 9x400

Extreme Tweaker 
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual 
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO 
CPU Ratio Control : Manual 
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400MHz
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2 800MHz
DRAM Command Rate : Auto
DRAM Timing Control: Auto
CAS# Latency : (5)
RAS# to CAS# Delay : (5)
RAS# Precharge : (5)
RAS# ActivateTime : (18)
RAS# to RAS# Delay : auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : auto
Write Recovery Time : auto
Read to Precharge Time : auto

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
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Light
Transaction Booster : Manual
    CPL:  8
CPU Voltage : 1.54375
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.6
North Bridge Voltage :  1.45 
DRAM Voltage : 2.10
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40 
South Bridge Voltage : 1.05
Loadline Calibration :  Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference :  Auto
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5V 

NB LED Selection : NB Volt 
SB LED Selection : SB Volt 
CPU LED Selection : CPU Volt 
Voltiminder LED : Enabled

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled 
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled 

Advance CPU Settings
CPU Ratio Setting: 9
C1E Suppport: DISABLED
Vanderpool:  DISABLED
Execute Disable Bit: DIABLED
CPU TM Function: DISABLED
Max CPUID Value Limit: DISABLED

[weirkved]

today a new board came from RMA, and im having crashes everytime..

I cant even install windows.

Im using an E8500 and Gskill 2x2gb pc 8800, all settings on default

I have tried all bios of maximus, now im upgradding to rampage..

What do you think? bad board?


Thnks

[MurderCityDevil]

Hey guys i'm thinking about buying 4 more gigs of ram for my board. It currently has 4 gigs (2x2gig) of corsair dominator 8500 which I have running at 1066 5-5-5-15. My question is this - will I be able to run 8 gigs at the same settings, and if so, what kind of nb voltage would I need. I currently have it set at 1.53 (bios), but I think it could go lower. If it's not possible to get 1066 on all sticks, would I still need additional nb voltage just to run all the sticks? Does anyone have a system with 8 gigs of dominators and a q6600 at 3.6? Mine is running at 400x9, with the divider being something wierd, i don't remember the exact ratio. I think that if i ran the ram at 800, I'd be able to use the 1:1 divider and help stability, but I'm concerned about nb temps. Thanks in advance!

[ShawnTRD]

Hi Devil,
I would said you know the answer already. Four sticks is harder on you board then two. What do you need 8GB for anyway? I take it your running a 64-bit OS...

[OVERK|LL]

Hi Devil,
I would said you know the answer already. Four sticks is harder on you board then two. What do you need 8GB for anyway? I take it your running a 64-bit OS...

Probably the same reason I'm doing it: RAM is cheap, so why the hell not?

[MJR]

Hey guys i'm thinking about buying 4 more gigs of ram for my board. It currently has 4 gigs (2x2gig) of corsair dominator 8500 which I have running at 1066 5-5-5-15. My question is this - will I be able to run 8 gigs at the same settings, and if so, what kind of nb voltage would I need. I currently have it set at 1.53 (bios), but I think it could go lower. If it's not possible to get 1066 on all sticks, would I still need additional nb voltage just to run all the sticks? Does anyone have a system with 8 gigs of dominators and a q6600 at 3.6? Mine is running at 400x9, with the divider being something wierd, i don't remember the exact ratio. I think that if i ran the ram at 800, I'd be able to use the 1:1 divider and help stability, but I'm concerned about nb temps. Thanks in advance!

I've found the 8g makes it a bit more difficult, but does not limit the OC until you get way up there on this board. Zucker2k has hit some crazy 8gb speeds. Currently I'm FSB CPU limited, not RAM limited.

[youraa]

I've found the 8g makes it a bit more difficult, but does not limit the OC until you get way up there on this board. Zucker2k has hit some crazy 8gb speeds. Currently I'm FSB CPU limited, not RAM limited.

me too stucked to 433 but a new graphic card will put a smile on my face (good price sold mine good old 8800gts

[ShawnTRD]

Hey Zucker2k, Grnfinger,
I've been asking some questions about G.Skill in the Xtreme Bandwidth section, and I guess there recommending:

G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 900(PC2 7200) F2-7200CL4D-4GBPI-B $49.99

Or do you think the F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK is better or equal (now $33.99 )

[MurderCityDevil]

I need some help...after buying the 2x2gig kit, I cannot post no matter what with all 4 sticks in. Can anyone please post their settings for running 8 gigs at any speed? I currently have rampage bios 0408, and I don't know what the best bios for 8 gigs is. I do not know how much nb voltage I need either.

Both sets pass memtest fine, and all my dimm slots work. I just cannot post with 8 gigs, even at 800 mhz and no overclock.

[ShawnTRD]

What memory are you running? Did you try resetting your BIOS to AUTO? Try BIOS 0410 "Rampage Formula 0410 BIOS: Improvie Memory compatibility"
Might need like 1.47V on the NB.

[Grnfinger]

Hey Zucker2k, Grnfinger,
I've been asking some questions about G.Skill in the Xtreme Bandwidth section, and I guess there recommending:

G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 900(PC2 7200) F2-7200CL4D-4GBPI-B $49.99

Or do you think the F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK is better or equal (now $33.99 )

I have not used them but I hear good things about them.
My 8500s are nice and will do about 1160-1170MHz if I tweak them.
I have no complaints with teh 8500.

I need some help...after buying the 2x2gig kit, I cannot post no matter what with all 4 sticks in. Can anyone please post their settings for running 8 gigs at any speed? I currently have rampage bios 0408, and I don't know what the best bios for 8 gigs is. I do not know how much nb voltage I need either.

Both sets pass memtest fine, and all my dimm slots work. I just cannot post with 8 gigs, even at 800 mhz and no overclock.

Set trfc ( row refresh cycle time) to 65
Set your PL to 9 for now.
Set vNB to 1.51-1.53

[Grnfinger]

Gotta double post!
Finally broke 21000 in 3DMark06

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=9339593

[Zucker2k]

Gotta double post!
Finally broke 21000 in 3DMark06

Congratulations mate.

[Grnfinger]

Have you run Vantage yet?
If so what did you get for a score running @4.0GHz?

Heres mine and it seems a tad low imo...

[ZenEffect]

Gotta double post!
Finally broke 21000 in 3DMark06

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=9339593

w00t! you can almost catch me! and i can almost catch you in vantage!

3870x2 + wb on the way to me btw... cost? the cost of shipping

my vantage is weak, but good enough for hwbot gold!

[ShawnTRD]

DEE DEE DEE
I ordered the wrong RAM today. I ordered F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK (2 x 1GB), but meant to order F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK (2 x 2GB).. Hope Newegg and get that order out still.

[ZenEffect]

DEE DEE DEE
I ordered the wrong RAM today. I ordered F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK (2 x 1GB), but meant to order F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK (2 x 2GB).. Hope Newegg and get that order out still.

you can always change it before it charges you.

[Zucker2k]

[QUOTE=Grnfinger;3521255]Have you run Vantage yet?
If so what did you get for a score running @4.0GHz?

Heres mine and it seems a tad low imo...

[QUOTE]I haven't run vantage yet, I'm running an old crappy graphics card.

[Zucker2k]

Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year To You All!!! This year was fun, hope next year is even better

PS: Sorry for the OT and DP.

[kup]

I have not used them but I hear good things about them.
My 8500s are nice and will do about 1160-1170MHz if I tweak them.
I have no complaints with teh 8500.







Set trfc ( row refresh cycle time) to 65
Set your PL to 9 for now.
Set vNB to 1.51-1.53

Grn,

How are you pushing your G.Skill to 1170MHz? Mine seem to max at about 1140MHz. I seem to remember you saying yours maxed there too?

[MurderCityDevil]

Set trfc ( row refresh cycle time) to 65
Set your PL to 9 for now.
Set vNB to 1.51-1.53

I tried this but could not boot. However, someone on the corsair forums said to try to set the speed at 667 with two sticks in, and then try booting with 4. Do you know if this means the max speed i can use is 667? Because if so, I might just stick with 4 gigs. I think 8 gigs at 667 is going to be worse than 8 gigs at 667. It's almost a 50% reduction in speed.

[ShawnTRD]

with all 4 sticks are you not getting the monitor to turn on at all? No splash screen or anything? What ram are you using? You might have to RMA your motherboard.

[Grnfinger]

MERRY CHRISTMAS...I WISH YOU GUYS ALL THE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR.

[Leeghoofd]

Same to you lads, we are still 5 hours away from Xmas here; have fun and best wishes for 2009