DFI DK X58-T3eH6 on Test

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DFI DK X58-T3eH6 on Test

DFI's latest mid range X58 motherboard, the LANParty DK X58-T3eH6 aims to hit the market at under £200, making it one of the most affordable X58 boards yet. As with all DFI boards, it's fully laden with features, but isn't kitted out with a load of features you'll never use. The features are very similar to it's more expensive big brother, the UT-X58-T3eH8 , but this one has a hybrid PWM section as opposed to the fully digital Volterra set up on the more expensive model.

Detail Index: DFI DK X58-T3eH6 Living Review

Pics & Links:-

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More Pics & Bios Screens:

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4000 20x200 Ram 8 = 1600 8-8-8-21


Run this a few times to get lowest Vcore & vtt ended up at Vcore=1.375v Vtt=1.24v. See link above for full bios settings.

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4,200 21x200 Ram x6 6-6-6-20
Hyperthreading Enabled.
Benches

Not stable yet, current bios settinmngs in link.

[faster3200]

Very nice, that living review is extremely well done. For a second I thought no one on XS cared about this mobo. I just finished assembling my comp with this mobo 2 days ago so your posting here is quite timely .

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Very nice, that living review is extremely well done. For a second I thought no one on XS cared about this mobo. I just finished assembling my comp with this mobo 2 days ago so your posting here is quite timely .

Thanks, yes it's unusual not to see a thread on a new DFI board up already, my turn to be first I guess
Be interested to see how you get on. This is my first DK , so far I'm i'm impressed.

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Latest BTA DX58D123 D.2009-01-23
Major Reasons of Change:
1. Fixed system lagged issue.
2. Fixed some SSD device can’t install OS issue.

Note:

!!!WARNING!!!WARNING!!!WARNING!!!
Please click here for Update the "DX58D114.ABS" first by Auto Boost system AP file when you changed BIOS version..

In other words clear any CMOS Reloaded settings, from old bios Don't load any into new.

There are additional and changed features:-
1) CPU Voltage
IN
SuperVid

Out
Vcore Droop Loadline Scale


2) Dram Timings
Two new Dram Settings:-
Channel Interleave Settings
Rank Interleave Setting

Channel Interleave Settings

Rank Interleave Setting

[billycat]

Does it come out of sleep properly at that BCLK?

Can you go to x21?

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sorry at what BCLK?
no only in turbo when not all cores are loaded. 920 normal multi is maxed at 20.

[faster3200]

I have yet to get around to doing much fiddling with this mobo due to school and friends but, I should have something tomorrow. Heh, I have been lazy and haven't even finished building it. I had a LAN party at my house and not even 1/3 of my fans or my power button is hooked up . Do you have any tips for me that might be useful as this is my first OC experience with Core i7 or Intel DFI mobos.

Also, what does SuperVid do?

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The Clocking, Benches Observations and Bios settings Section >=24 has full bios settings to crib from.
General advise I guess :-

1. Your vdimm and cpu vtt should stay within 0.5v of eachother if possible
2. Keep Uncore Frequency X2 that of Dram Frequency. so for example
   RAM Frequency: BCLK*08 MHz
   Uncore Frequency: BCLK*16 MHz
   The Bios automatically adjusts Uncore if you increase memory multi, but doesn't work if you decrease memory multi.
3. QPI bus needs to be set to the lowest it'll go, its auto by default, but for maybe >=200, you will need to set it to 4800gt/s
4. hyperthreading and turbo mode will effect your clocks the higher you go, I've managed 210x20 ok but if going further you may need to disable them.

Still exploring SuperVID

[faster3200]

Hmmm, well I tried OCing last night and I seem to be encountering something rather unexpected. For whatever reason I can't get past 170 BCLK. I can do 170 BCLK completely stable but anything over that and I get no post. My mem is completely stable at those speeds and higher but I dropped the divider and timings just to be sure. I have the QPI bus set to 4800GT/S setting (18x multi right?) but I have a crackpot theory that it is actually set at the 22x multi since that hits the 4ghz limit. The rest of the settings are pretty much identical to your's Supershanks.

Any help?

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QPI bus set to 4800GT/S setting (18x multi right?)

At 170 tou should be fine with QPI bus on auto.

I was able to run at BCLK of 180 with everything else at auto, was my 1st shot.

[faster3200]

Alright I will try all auto and see if that fixes the problem.

UPDATE:
Ok I tried all auto settings and the issue persists. I also tried auto with only voltage adjusted but no go on that as well. 170 BCLK is 100% stable but above that no post.

This is a seriously weird problem.

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what ram & CPU you using ?

[faster3200]

i7 920 CPU
Aeneon 1600mhz 3x2gb ram. I know this is pretty crap for OCing but it should be more than fine for the speed and latencies I am running it at.

This is quite baffling to me as I have tried every conceivable thing to get it above 170mhz. I might try an older bios to see if that helps.

UPDATE: Tried playing around with a different bios but no luck, it still won't post past 170 BCLK.

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Voltage Measuring Points
Couldn't be simpler, the same as it's more expensive big brother the DFI Lanparty UT X58-T3eH8 So another big plus for this board, the key measuring points you need in an easy access position.


Note: If you don't know what you're doing, please DO NOT go poking around with a DMM, you will probably kill your board - Niether Clunk.org.uk or Xtreme Systems will take any responsibility for any loss or damage as a result of using this information.

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i7 920 CPU
Aeneon 1600mhz 3x2gb ram. I know this is pretty crap for OCing but it should be more than fine for the speed and latencies I am running it at.

This is quite baffling to me as I have tried every conceivable thing to get it above 170mhz. I might try an older bios to see if that helps.

UPDATE: Tried playing around with a different bios but no luck, it still won't post past 170 BCLK.

Still pondering your issue , it does seem odd.
Can''t think of too much offhand , any chance of putting your current settings in the Bios Template and posting it ?
Maybe we can see what issue is.

[CoolZone]

what is the difference between this board and the UT version?

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

what is the difference between this board and the UT version?

analog PWMs, different cooling on the board

[CoolZone]

thanks for explaining

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what is the difference between this board and the UT version?

Analogue/Hybrid PWM is main difference as SNiiPE_DoGG says

• PWM DK=Hybrid 6+2+2 v UT=8-Phase Volterra Full Digital PWM
• Sound DK = on board Realtek ALC889 for 8CH HD v Bernstein audio module
• Gfx = DK = 2-way SLI or Quad CrossFireX v UT = 3 graphics cards in 3-way SLI or Quad CrossFireX configuration
• Lan DK Marvell 88E8053 PCIE Gigabit v Marvell 88E8052 and Marvell 88E8053 PCIE Gigabit LAN controllers
• Arounfd £55/$80

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4,047Mhz 19x213 DDR3@x8 1,704Mhz 8-8-8-22
Managed to get a faster ram speed by dropping multi to 19 & upping BCLK to 213

Vcore= 1.3625v , Vtt=1.40v VDimm=1.635v

Benches




Stability
1 Hour OCCT Linpack



Bios Settings

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3.9Ghz 20x195 DDR3 x10 1,950Mhz 9-9-8-23 1.65v
Highest Memory clock so far, not quiet got to a bench able 2,000Mhz yet but this isn't a bad clock, just on the top end of the ram's voltage.

Ram =
G.SKILL PI Black DDR3 PC 12800 CL8 6GB kit (F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI-B)
Benches

Note: Everest below is Version 4.60.1639 Beta shown for consistency with earlier benches.


Everest v5:-




Stability
CPU

Ram
Large FFTs:-
Needed to up vdimm a notch to 1.665v from 1.65v used for benching. tRC is at maximum of 31.


Bios Settings
initial values mat be able to tighten TRFC etc.,

[B}DFI DK X58-T3eH6[/b]
Genie BIOS
CPU Features Sub Menu
Set VR Current Limit Max.......: Disabled
Thermal Management Control.....: Disabled
EIST Function..................: Disabled
CxE Function...................: Disable
Execute Disable Bit............: Disabled
Virtualisation Technology......: Disabled
***** Logical Processor Setting *****
Intel HT technology............: Enabled
Active Processor Cores.........: All

DRAM Timing Sub Menu
Memory Control Setting.........: Auto
Channel Interleave Setting.....: 3 Way
Rank Interleave Setting........: Auto
Memory LowGap..................: 1536
DRAM Command Rate..............: 1N
CAS Latency Time (tCL).........: 9
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRP).......: 9
RAS# Precharge (tRP)...........: 8
Precharge Delay (tRAS).........: 23
REF to ACT Delay (tRFC)........: 88
Write to Pre Delay (tWR).......: 10
Rank Write to Read (tWTR)......: 5
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)........: 4
Row Cycle Time (tRC)...........: 31
Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP).....: 5
Four ACT WIN Time (tFAW).......: 24

Voltage Setting Sub Menu
O.C. Shut Down Free............: Enable
CPU VID Control................: 1.3625v
Power Saving...................:[STANDARD]  
Super VID......................:[OFF]
Vcore Auto PSI.................: Disab
OCP............................: 140A
DRAM Bus Voltage...............: 1.65--> 1.665v for stability
DRAM PWM Switch Frequency......: Nominal Frequency
DRAM PWM Phase Control.........: 2 Phase Operation
CPU VTT Special Add............: Auto
CPU VTT Voltage................: 1.40v
VTT PWM Switch Frequency.......: Nominal Frequency
VTT PWM Phase Control..........: 2 Phase Operation
CPU PLL Voltage................: 1.80v
IOH/ICH 1.1v Voltage...........: 1.11v
IOH Analog Voltage.............: 1.10v
ICH 1.5 Voltage................: 1.5v
ICH 1.05v Voltage..............: 1.05v
DIMM 1/2 DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF.....: 0%
DIMM 3/4 DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF.....: 0%
DIMM 5/6 DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF.....: 0%
DIMM 1/2 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF.....: 0%
DIMM 3/4 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF.....: 0%
DIMM 5/6 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF.....: 0%
CPU Core DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF.....: 0%
CPU QPI Drive Strength.........: Normal
IOH QPI Drive Strength.........: Normal

Genie Main Mewnu(Cont'd)
Exit Setup Shut Down...........: Mode 2
O.C. Fail Retry Counter........: Enabled
O.C. Fail CMOS Reloaded........: Disabled
PPM Function...................: Enabled
Turbo Mode Function............: Disabled
x 1 Core Max Turbo Ratio ......: Enabled
x 2 Core Max Turbo Ratio.......: 22x
x 3 Core Max Turbo Ratio.......: 21x
x 4 Core Max Turbo Ratio.......: 21x

CPU Non-Turbo Clock Ratio......: 20x

*BCLK/UCLK/QPI Controller Settings*

QPI Control Settings...........: Enabled
QPI Link Fast Mode.............: Enabled
QPI Frequency GT/Sec...........: Auto
CPU Base Clock (BCLK)..........: 195MHz
Boot Up CPU Base Clock.........: Auto
PCIE Clock.....................: 100MHz
DRAM Frequency.................: x10 
Uncore Frequency...............: x20 

CPU Spread Spectrum............: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum...........: Disabled

[diablos]

max bclk?