Live MB OC Report :: ASUS Rampage Extreme

[Simps]

Hey guys, I would like to know if the RE can run quads at 500FSB for 24/7 use, with of course, 24/7 safe volts...

I got some DDR3 ram, and I am considering a RE now...

[ci2kla]

My Config:

AI OVERCLOCK TUNER ==================== MANUAL
OC FROM CPU LEVEL ==================== AUTO
OC FROM MEMORY LEVEL UP ============== AUTO
FSB FREQUENCY ======================= 471
CPU RATIO SETTING ==================== 8.5
CPU CONFIGURATION
CPU CLOCK SKEW ====================== AUTO
NB CLOCK SKEW ======================= AUTO
FSB STRAP TO NORTH BRIDGE ============= 200
PCIE FREQUENCY ====================== 103
DRAM FREQUENCY ===================== 1884
DRAM COMAND RATE =================== 1N
DRAM TIMING CONTROL ================= MANUAL
CAS LATENCY ======================== 7
RAS TO CAS DELAY ==================== 6
RAS PRE TIME ======================== 5
RAS ACT TIME ======================= 18
RAS TO RAS DELAY =================== Auto
REF CYCLE TIME ===================== 60
WRITE RECOVERY TIME ================ Auto
READ TO PRE 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
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 =========== DISABLED
DRAM DYNAMIC WRITE CONTROL ========= DISABLED
DRAM SKEW CONTROL ================= Auto
AI CLOCK TWISTER =================== AUTO
AI TRANSACTION BOOSTER ============= ENABLED: Common PL@7
EPU II PHASE CONTROL =============== AUTO
CPU VOLTAGE ====================== 1.20000
LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION ============== ENABLED
CPU PLL VOLTAGEM ================== 1.55
FSB TERMINATION VOLTAGEM ========== 1.20
CPU GTLVREF 0 ===================== AUTO
CPU GTLVRED 1 ===================== AUTO
CPU GTLVRED 2 ===================== AUTO
CPU GTLVRED 3 ===================== AUTO
NB GTLVRED ======================= +70
NORTH BRIDGE VOLTAGE ============== 1.53
DRAM VOLTAGEM ==================== 2.06
NB DDRVREF ======================== AUTO
DDR3 CHANNEL A VREF ================ AUTO
DDR3 CHANNEL B VREF ================ AUTO
SOUTH BRIDGE 1.5 VOLTAGE =========== 1.55
SOUTH BRIDGE 1.05 VOLTAGE ========== 1.06039
CPU SPREAD SPRECTRUM ============== DISABLED
PCIE SPREAD SPECTRUM ============== DISABLED

[rob2k]

Hey guys, I would like to know if the RE can run quads at 500FSB for 24/7 use, with of course, 24/7 safe volts...

I got some DDR3 ram, and I am considering a RE now...

Hi there, 475 HyperPI/OCCT/IBT stable is what I am running and as high as I have seen. 480 runs HyperPI but not IBT. I would say definately not to 500

[Simps]

Hi there, 475 HyperPI/OCCT/IBT stable is what I am running and as high as I have seen. 480 runs HyperPI but not IBT. I would say definately not to 500

Damn... I have an aircooled 65nm quad, so max 24/7 cpu clock is arround 3.5 - 3.7GHz. So a high FSB is a must for me.
I am doing fine on P45 (Asus Maximus II Formula), but now, since I received some nice DDR3 mem, I would like to go to a DDR3 board, but need, of course, to keep a high fsb.

Asus don't have a nice P45 and DDR3 combo, so if RE can't do it, I will have to look at some Gigabyte P45 DDR3 combo, but I didn't want to go Gigabyte... Always Asus here.

This is what Maximus II Formula can do with quads, for 24/7 use...

500FSB


490FSB


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Simps

[spoof]

I see QX uphere, so you must have unlocked multiplier? I think it's up to 12x? I don't see any problem with this CPU, your MB and RE.

[rob2k]

Nice results on the Maximus II Formula - looks like you would gain around 2000Mb/s read speed on DDR3 at 475 bus just comparing with my Everest scores.

Asus don't have a nice P45 and DDR3 combo, so if RE can't do it, I will have to look at some Gigabyte P45 DDR3 combo, but I didn't want to go Gigabyte... Always Asus here.

I think the RE is widely recognised as the best for high FSB speeds and like you I tend to always build with an Asus Mobo. How about water on the CPU and going to the next multiplier ? - not sure what multi's are available on your processor.

[Simps]

Yeah, thanks for the info rob2k. I will probably stay on air.
I am looking at some DFI mobos now too... I think I will research a bit more, before defining my DDR3 mobo.
Thanks anyway..

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Simps

[ci2kla]

having a hard time to get IBT PASS @ 485 FSB.
necessary CPU VTT rise significantly from 1.2v (471FSB) to 1.32v.
Hard locks (mostly) / BSODs / reboots occured when attempting to run IBT when I leave all CPU GTLs in auto.
With a slight tuning of CPU GTLs IBT does run but only 80% hit rate (8 out of 10)
So that means still has a way to go...I guess to run 500 FSB a minimum of 1.4v VTT will be a must...

[Gullo92]

having a hard time to get IBT PASS @ 485 FSB.
necessary CPU VTT rise significantly from 1.2v (471FSB) to 1.32v.
Hard locks (mostly) / BSODs / reboots occured when attempting to run IBT when I leave all CPU GTLs in auto.
With a slight tuning of CPU GTLs IBT does run but only 80% hit rate (8 out of 10)
So that means still has a way to go...I guess to run 500 FSB a minimum of 1.4v VTT will be a must...

can you post your new settings with q9550 step e0 please? thanks

[ci2kla]

OK Back to track.

I've made a fresh start from where I begin.

CPU GTLs all on AUTO
NB GTL +40mv
vNB 1.577v
VTT 1.4v
CPU Freq. 477x8
vCore 1.2v

Skews:
CPU Skew: 400ps
NB Skew: 200ps

New discovery: Too much CPU to NB Skew delay (300ps or above for my case) will cause lockups.

EDIT: NB STRAPS WILL AFFECT NB GTL TUNING AS WELL...GUYS PLEASE HELP TO TEST WITH DIFFERENT STRAPS / GTLS
For my example, using 468FSB for testing
200 STRAP need +40~50mv to pass IBT, while 333 STRAP need +70mv using the same VTT, vNB, CPU GTL

[M.I.K.E.Y]

Hi all,

earlier i had a E8600 on my board and all went perfect even hit a 500x10 fsb with my dominators 1800-7-7-7-20 t1
but now i hve a mountian of problems with my Q9550 :-(
I cant get my memory run @ stock speeds it only will post and boot if i use the CPU level up uttility in the bios ?
If i use manual settings it even not post ??
Is there a problem with this board and the Q9550's ?
sry for bad language (from Belgium) ;-)
gteetzzz

[Ghostleader]

OK Back to track.

I've made a fresh start from where I begin.

CPU GTLs all on AUTO
NB GTL +40mv
vNB 1.577v
VTT 1.4v
CPU Freq. 477x8
vCore 1.2v

Skews:
CPU Skew: 400ps
NB Skew: 200ps

New discovery: Too much CPU to NB Skew delay (300ps or above for my case) will cause lockups.

EDIT: NB STRAPS WILL AFFECT NB GTL TUNING AS WELL...GUYS PLEASE HELP TO TEST WITH DIFFERENT STRAPS / GTLS
For my example, using 468FSB for testing
200 STRAP need +40~50mv to pass IBT, while 333 STRAP need +70mv using the same VTT, vNB, CPU GTL

Interesting with different GTL at different straps.

I´m working with a E8400 C0 at 475, Corsair 2x1 at 1900 777 21 1N Strong tRD6 strap 333 and I found out that strap 200 and 400 give me slightly less performance then strap 266 and 333 and of 266 and 333, 333 give me slightly better performance.

Setting right now

CPU GTL0 +40
CPU GTL0 auto
NB GTL +40
CPU Freq. 475x8,5
vCore 1.43125
LLC disabled
PLL 1,50
VTT 1.20
vNB 1.59
DRAM 2,16

CPU Skew: 300ps
NB Skew: 200ps

Working to get down DRAM, NB and VTT volt.

Prime95 blend freeze or reboot with vtt 1,10, nb 1,59, ok with vtt 1,20, nb 1,59.
LinX 50 loop ok with vtt 1,10, nb 1,61, error somewhere between loop 35-45 with vtt 1,10, nb 1,59.
HCI design Memtest ok with vtt 1,10, nb 1,57.

So with vtt 1,12-1,20, nb 1,57-1,59, should be stable, then I have to bring down the DRAM volt.

NB GTL +40 seems best for me.

[Gullo92]

Interesting with different GTL at different straps.

I´m working with a E8400 C0 at 475, Corsair 2x1 at 1900 777 21 1N Strong tRD6 strap 333 and I found out that strap 200 and 400 give me slightly less performance then strap 266 and 333 and of 266 and 333, 333 give me slightly better performance.

Setting right now

CPU GTL0 +40
CPU GTL0 auto
NB GTL +40
CPU Freq. 475x8,5
vCore 1.43125
LLC disabled
PLL 1,50
VTT 1.20
vNB 1.59
DRAM 2,16

CPU Skew: 300ps
NB Skew: 200ps

Working to get down DRAM, NB and VTT volt.

Prime95 blend freeze or reboot with vtt 1,10, nb 1,59, ok with vtt 1,20, nb 1,59.
LinX 50 loop ok with vtt 1,10, nb 1,61, error somewhere between loop 35-45 with vtt 1,10, nb 1,59.
HCI design Memtest ok with vtt 1,10, nb 1,57.

So with vtt 1,12-1,20, nb 1,57-1,59, should be stable, then I have to bring down the DRAM volt.

NB GTL +40 seems best for me.

can you screen your accurate settings in to bios and post it pleaseee? excuse me for my english i'm italian

[Gullo92]

Hi all,

earlier i had a E8600 on my board and all went perfect even hit a 500x10 fsb with my dominators 1800-7-7-7-20 t1
but now i hve a mountian of problems with my Q9550 :-(
I cant get my memory run @ stock speeds it only will post and boot if i use the CPU level up uttility in the bios ?
If i use manual settings it even not post ??
Is there a problem with this board and the Q9550's ?
sry for bad language (from Belgium) ;-)
gteetzzz

i have q9550 rampage extreme corsair dominator 2x1 gb can you pèost your settings qith this configuration excuse me for my english i'm italian. with this settings what bios do you used?

[M.I.K.E.Y]

My Config:

AI OVERCLOCK TUNER ==================== AUTO
OC FROM CPU LEVEL ==================== CRAZY
OC FROM MEMORY LEVEL UP ============== AUTO
FSB FREQUENCY ======================= AUTO
CPU RATIO SETTING ==================== 8.5
CPU CONFIGURATION
CPU CLOCK SKEW ====================== AUTO
NB CLOCK SKEW ======================= AUTO
FSB STRAP TO NORTH BRIDGE ============= Auto
PCIE FREQUENCY ====================== 100
DRAM FREQUENCY ===================== 1333
DRAM COMAND RATE =================== 1N
DRAM TIMING CONTROL ================= MANUAL
CAS LATENCY ======================== 7
RAS TO CAS DELAY ==================== 7
RAS PRE TIME ======================== 7
RAS ACT TIME ======================= 20
RAS TO RAS DELAY =================== Auto
REF CYCLE TIME ===================== Auto
WRITE RECOVERY TIME ================ Auto
READ TO PRE 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
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 =========== DISABLED
DRAM DYNAMIC WRITE CONTROL ========= DISABLED
DRAM SKEW CONTROL ================= Auto
AI CLOCK TWISTER =================== AUTO
AI TRANSACTION BOOSTER ============= Auto
EPU II PHASE CONTROL =============== AUTO
CPU VOLTAGE ====================== Auto
LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION ============== Auto
CPU PLL VOLTAGEM ================== Auto
FSB TERMINATION VOLTAGEM ========== Auto
CPU GTLVREF 0 ===================== AUTO
CPU GTLVRED 1 ===================== AUTO
CPU GTLVRED 2 ===================== AUTO
CPU GTLVRED 3 ===================== AUTO
NB GTLVRED ======================= Auto
NORTH BRIDGE VOLTAGE ============== Auto
DRAM VOLTAGEM ==================== Auto
NB DDRVREF ======================== AUTO
DDR3 CHANNEL A VREF ================ AUTO
DDR3 CHANNEL B VREF ================ AUTO
SOUTH BRIDGE 1.5 VOLTAGE =========== Auto
SOUTH BRIDGE 1.05 VOLTAGE ========== Auto
CPU SPREAD SPRECTRUM ============== DISABLED
PCIE SPREAD SPECTRUM ============== DISABLED

Muth everything on auto because it's the only thing that seems to work :-( When i try to set sommthing manual it even not POST ??
I Use the 1003 BIOS
It is strange because with my e8600 everething was ok but now with the Q9550 It su*** all the way ....

[Gullo92]

My Config:

AI OVERCLOCK TUNER ==================== AUTO
OC FROM CPU LEVEL ==================== CRAZY
OC FROM MEMORY LEVEL UP ============== AUTO
FSB FREQUENCY ======================= AUTO
CPU RATIO SETTING ==================== 8.5
CPU CONFIGURATION
CPU CLOCK SKEW ====================== AUTO
NB CLOCK SKEW ======================= AUTO
FSB STRAP TO NORTH BRIDGE ============= Auto
PCIE FREQUENCY ====================== 100
DRAM FREQUENCY ===================== 1333
DRAM COMAND RATE =================== 1N
DRAM TIMING CONTROL ================= MANUAL
CAS LATENCY ======================== 7
RAS TO CAS DELAY ==================== 7
RAS PRE TIME ======================== 7
RAS ACT TIME ======================= 20
RAS TO RAS DELAY =================== Auto
REF CYCLE TIME ===================== Auto
WRITE RECOVERY TIME ================ Auto
READ TO PRE 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
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 =========== DISABLED
DRAM DYNAMIC WRITE CONTROL ========= DISABLED
DRAM SKEW CONTROL ================= Auto
AI CLOCK TWISTER =================== AUTO
AI TRANSACTION BOOSTER ============= Auto
EPU II PHASE CONTROL =============== AUTO
CPU VOLTAGE ====================== Auto
LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION ============== Auto
CPU PLL VOLTAGEM ================== Auto
FSB TERMINATION VOLTAGEM ========== Auto
CPU GTLVREF 0 ===================== AUTO
CPU GTLVRED 1 ===================== AUTO
CPU GTLVRED 2 ===================== AUTO
CPU GTLVRED 3 ===================== AUTO
NB GTLVRED ======================= Auto
NORTH BRIDGE VOLTAGE ============== Auto
DRAM VOLTAGEM ==================== Auto
NB DDRVREF ======================== AUTO
DDR3 CHANNEL A VREF ================ AUTO
DDR3 CHANNEL B VREF ================ AUTO
SOUTH BRIDGE 1.5 VOLTAGE =========== Auto
SOUTH BRIDGE 1.05 VOLTAGE ========== Auto
CPU SPREAD SPRECTRUM ============== DISABLED
PCIE SPREAD SPECTRUM ============== DISABLED

Muth everything on auto because it's the only thing that seems to work :-( When i try to set sommthing manual it even not POST ??
I Use the 1003 BIOS
It is strange because with my e8600 everething was ok but now with the Q9550 It su*** all the way ....

with my hardware is unstable whe find to do overclock and i set with auto in to bios? this settings is stable at 100%?

[Smooth]

with my hardware is unstable whe find to do overclock and i set with auto in to bios? this settings is stable at 100%?

Sorry Gullo... OC ist more than just copying some Bios-settings !
OC only really works in that way that you have to make yourself the work and try´n test !!!
It would have a great benefit if you also start to read "How-to"´s ... cause only if you really know what causes which single setting, you can really oc effectively !
...
And then you would know that a setting for a DualCore can NOT work with a QuadCore CPU.

[Gullo92]

Sorry Gullo... OC ist more than just copying some Bios-settings !
OC only really works in that way that you have to make yourself the work and try´n test !!!
It would have a great benefit if you also start to read "How-to"´s ... cause only if you really know what causes which single setting, you can really oc effectively !
...
And then you would know that a setting for a DualCore can NOT work with a QuadCore CPU.

i need your setting becaus his have my ram and i need all settings i dont speak english excuse me

[Ozzfest05]

anybody doing any Dry ice or ln2 phase cascading on this I think once I put my order through for my I7 rig im going to wreak a rath on this board I have my liquid cooling setup right now which is helping this hot running E8600 at 4.5 for 24/7 use.

also could people post their 24/7 clocks people post clocks all the time but I want to see what your running 24/7 no bs im sure the 8600 on water can run 4.8 24/7 im thinking 5ghz 24/7 is a really narrow gap.

[kill_a_wat]

Hi guys,

Just to double check the best RAM to use for this board is as below:

1) Cellshock Blacks - Don't know the part number. If anyone knows can you please detail the specifics and possibly a website link
2) G-Skill PI - G.Skill 4GB (2GB x 2) PC3-12800 DDR3 PI 7-7-7-18
3) Corsair 2GB Dominators - Corsair TWIN3X2048-1800C7DF 2GB (2x XMS3 1GB) PC-14400 (1800MHz) DDR3 RAM, 2x240-pin DIMMs

I tried my 2x2gb Corsair Dominators C8DF and it seems the RE hates them with a passion - BSOD even if running all auto and at 333 FSB with a Q9650. Minor voltage increases in DRAM help very little in Prime Blend although BSOD followed in about 5 minutes.

Is it me or do these boards prefer Micron based ICs more than Samsung ones?

Thanks guys

[quattro_]

what you guys think:

[kill_a_wat]

Hey quattro can you boot into windows with 510FSB/9x multi? If so what voltage?

[rob2k]

what you guys think:

Nice overclock quattro

Are you Hyperpi/IBT/Prime......etc stable at those settings ?.

Also, what NB temps do you get under load with the BP blocks ?.

[Zeus]

Quattro, nice clocks my friend! Did you set TJ max to 100ºC in Coretemp?

Try 7-6-5-16 timings, that should give some more bandwidth.

[quattro_]

first of thanks for all your replies .

Hey quattro can you boot into windows with 510FSB/9x multi? If so what voltage?

sorry mate i still cant boot at 500fsb but im getting there slowly

Nice overclock quattro

Are you Hyperpi/IBT/Prime......etc stable at those settings ?.

Also, what NB temps do you get under load with the BP blocks ?.

edited
yes but you have to trust me i dont have screen shots or anything , Prime 20 hours small FFT & OCCt 1 hour & Linx 20runs .
NB temp is 37c full load vnb is 1.57722v, ambient is 23c ,pic:

Quattro, nice clocks my friend! Did you set TJ max to 100ºC in Coretemp?

Try 7-6-5-16 timings, that should give some more bandwidth.

no its set to 95c, should i change it ?
i cant get it to cl7 no matter whateven at 2.1v ! i regret buying this ram its a pain to work with .