DFI LP UT X58-T3EH8 - First bench, bios screens etc

[Sam_oslo]

Hello all and nice to meet you here. Yesterday I bought this DFI and its paired with an 920 3842A and Adata 6Gb 2133X. Since i run with intel stock cooler atm, cause i wait for my new case, i made some mild oc tests to see what this baby can do. I must admit that this combo is really sensitive in voltage adjustements. But i have two questions atm: 1. Is it normal that DFI Led screen post FF while in normal operation under win? Thats what its supposed to show? 2. Currently testing 21x181, cpu 1.25v idle-1.22v load, VTT 1.26v idle/load, 1.55v dimm at 1800c9. Is it normal to need more vtt than vcore?

I gauss VVT would be very dependent on your CPU-batch, but mine (3837B017) is not so sensitive to VVT @3.8GHZ and would prime with almost any VVT, but i ended up with 1.24/1.26 (Vcore/VVT Load). But it gets very picky at higher speeds (@4GHZ and above) and it will prime only withe 1.32v-1.34(VVT load) and then the Vcore flips between 1.32-34v too. I believe my CPU-batch likes the VVT to be "one notch" above the Vcore, not under or too much above it.

[ChaosAD]

Thanx for the replies guyz but atm with this cooling, there is not much testing i can do since i idle at 51C and trying to run Linx on the second pass i was already at 82C. Wish i had my watercooling ready

[ChaosAD]

Ok, i am dead happy with botht the board and the cpu atm. General work in vista like browsing,music etc at 21x191 ht off at 1,3vcore, 1,28vtt. But i dont dare to even start any stress program, temps would be scary

What program shall i use to test strictly the vcore?

[Sam_oslo]

I'hve been using CPU-Z and Everest to read Vcore, at both have shown the same as DFI's Smart Gradien all the time.

82'C isn't too bad for full-load (prime/Linx). i7 should tolerate up to 100'C without taking damage(according to Intel) . I personality consider it as safe 24/7 up to 85'C full-load-temp, but some says even up to 90'C. I'm still in CD2-fear and keep it under 85'C for 24/7. It runs much cooler with 4 core (HT:off) and a good air-cooled system should handle 1.3v easily, i belive.

[oxyyy]

Is it normaly to become an bluescreen when vcore is set to low?

I got a pretestet cpu here, its tested @ 1,296v for 3 hours prime, if i set this voltage i got a bluescreen after a few minutes prime.

Another problem i have, my memory modules are Patriot Viper 6GB DDR3-1600 CL8 @ 1,65v.
I managed to boot this settings only for one time and its primestable.
After i rebooted to check another thing, my pc hangs @ windows start, also tried with same settings again but it doesnt boot.

[ChaosAD]

I have this issue. When i go lower than 1.2v on core the vtt althought is at 1.21v in bios, it drops at the same voltage as the vcore. Is this normal? I wanted to try the lowest vcore for 3,8Ghz and spotted this problem

[msgclb]

Hi guys. Has anyone tried fitting Swiftech's NB block MCW30 on here:
http://www.edgeofstability.com/image...1_resize_l.jpg

I just saw this while looking for something else. Here's my solution to installing a Swiftech MCW30 on my DFI UT X58 Northbridge.

[GNU]

One short question because I'm a little bit confused about the sense.

What'S the difference between core and uncore and what are the influence of both?

[cstkl1]

I just saw this while looking for something else. Here's my solution to installing a Swiftech MCW30 on my DFI UT X58 Northbridge.

hmm the nb doesnt even go more than 48c in my rv01
only the pwm chipset system temps does

do lik eerr why did u even bothered cooling it with water??
the mosfet is more of a piority..
every increase in vtt voltage it takes a jump in temps

[Praz]

hmm the nb doesnt even go more than 48c in my rv01
only the pwm chipset system temps does

do lik eerr why did u even bothered cooling it with water??
the mosfet is more of a piority..

Because cooling the NB also lowers the temps of the PWM.

[msgclb]

hmm the nb doesnt even go more than 48c in my rv01
only the pwm chipset system temps does

do lik eerr why did u even bothered cooling it with water??
the mosfet is more of a piority..
every increase in vtt voltage it takes a jump in temps

Because cooling the NB also lowers the temps of the PWM.

Couldn't have said it better!

[eva2000]

hmm the nb doesnt even go more than 48c in my rv01
only the pwm chipset system temps does

do lik eerr why did u even bothered cooling it with water??
the mosfet is more of a piority..
every increase in vtt voltage it takes a jump in temps

tip #28 and #29 http://i4memory.com/102537-post3.html

High PWM (System) Temps tip #1:It does seem the NB heatsink has a heatpipe that extends to the mosfet heatsink from these 2 photos of the cpu socket area - side view and top view. It would also explain why, adding a fan over NB heatsink and dropped SYSTEM (and PWM) temps at idle from 57C to 44C and load temps from 70C to 55C for SYSTEM and 46C to 39C for CHIPSET temps as seen here. Update: Got confirmation Smartguardian SYSTEM temp = PWM temps and CHIPSET temp = NB temps.

High PWM (System) Temps tip #2: As mentioned above, if you're experiencing high SYSTEM (PWM) temps under cpu load, it's highly recommended to have a fan over NB and PWM areas. But it's also highly recommended to install the included FLAME FREEZER heatpipe based heatsink with decent TIM paste. I used Artic Ceramique on my FLAME FREEZER heatpipe which attaches to I/O connector area.

[cstkl1]

yikes missed that part..

hmm but that much of a difference..
find that very interesting.
in fact almost suprising
that the chip thats under the nb is cooled by less delta than the pwm when the nb is cooled actively.

hr05 should fit right??

[Dami3n]

Problem solved. I don´t know why it fails with 295 and no with 4870, but out of the case pc works perfect, no codes or issues even with my oc profile. Maybe the weight of the new card or something

Advice;
If you experience code 94, try your pc out of the case.

[oxyyy]

Is it normaly to become an bluescreen when vcore is set to low?

I got a pretestet cpu here, its tested @ 1,296v for 3 hours prime, if i set this voltage i got a bluescreen after a few minutes prime.

Another problem i have, my memory modules are Patriot Viper 6GB DDR3-1600 CL8 @ 1,65v.
I managed to boot this settings only for one time and its primestable.
After i rebooted to check another thing, my pc hangs @ windows start, also tried with same settings again but it doesnt boot.

hmm, no one? Or is my english so bad?

Have also tried 3 bios versions, 114, 206 and 217.
Still cant boot @ DDR3-1600

[gregorisvas]

Mine wouldn't go over 170 bclk with the QPi Frequency @ auto...With the lowest qpi multi (for now) overclocks as it should...Strange mobo :p

[Dami3n]

hmm, no one? Or is my english so bad?

Have also tried 3 bios versions, 114, 206 and 217.
Still cant boot @ DDR3-1600

What vtt are you using? Did you try with a little more vtt?

[oxyyy]

What vtt are you using? Did you try with a little more vtt?

a little more?

i tried with up to 1.5v...

also tried:

vDimm up to 1,75v
dram pwm switch and vtt pwm switch frequency: nominal/reduce 15%/reduce 30%
and nb 1,2v.

incompatible ram or damaged mobo?

[rusty]

a little more?

i tried with up to 1.5v...

also tried:

vDimm up to 1,75v
dram pwm switch and vtt pwm switch frequency: nominal/reduce 15%/reduce 30%
and nb 1,2v.

incompatible ram or damaged mobo?

what's your batch ?

[i7luver]

So i read that reduction of vdroop can be stressful on the pwms n mosfets, I was wondering if it is safe to disable vdroop control on the dfi board 24/7, it seems to hold the voltages more stable under load, but seeing as my SYSTEM temperatures are going up to 70 under load, is the extra load going to be safe? Secondly, I can't seem to get my bclk above 190 stable, any suggestions?

Set VR Current Limit Max: Disabled
Thermal Management Control: Disabled
EIST Function: Disabled
CxE Function: Disabled
Execute Disable Bit: Disabled
Virtualization Technology: Disabled
TDC Enable: Disabled
x TDC Limit: 0
TDP Enable: Disabled
x TDP Limit: 0

***** Logical Processor Setting *****
Intel HT Technology: Enabled
Active Processor Cores: All

DRAM Timing
Channel Interleave Setting: AUTO
Rank Interleave Setting: AUTO
Memory LowGap: 1536M

DRAM Command Rate: AUTO/1N/2N etc
CAS Latency Time (tCL): 8
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD): 8
RAS# Precharge (tRP): 8
Precharge Delay (tRAS): 24
REF to ACT Delay (tRFC): AUTO
Write to PRE Delay (tWR): AUTO
Rank Write to Read (tWTR): AUTO
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD): AUTO
Row Cycle Time (tRC): AUTO
Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP): AUTO
Four ACT WIN Time (tFAW): AUTO

Voltage Setting
O.C. Shut Down Free: Enable O.C.S.D.F
CPU VID Control: 1.375v
CPU VID Special Add Limit: Enabled
CPU VID Special Add: Auto
Vcore Droop Control: Enabled
DRAM Bus Voltage: 1.650v
DRAM PWM Switch Frequency: Nominal
DRAM PWM Phase Control: 2 Phase Operation
CPU VTT Special Add: AUTO
CPU VTT Voltage: 1.31v
VTT PWM Switch Frequency: Nominal
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: -00.0%
DIMM 3/4 DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF: -00.0%
DIMM 5/6 DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF: -00.0%
ADDR/CMD VREF Control: Disabled
x DIMM 1/2 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF: 110
x DIMM 3/4 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF: 110
x DIMM 5/6 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF: 110
CPU QPI Drive Strength: Normal
IOH QPI Drive Strength: Normal

Exit Setup Shut down: Mode 2
O.C. Fail Retry Counter: Enabled
O.C. Fail CMOS Reload: Disabled

PPM Function: Enabled
Turbo Mode Function: Disabled
1 core Max Turbo Ratio: 22x
2 core Max Turbo Ratio: 21x
3 core Max Turbo Ratio: 21x
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: 4.8GT/s
CPU Base Clock (BCLK): 190 Mhz
Boot Up CPU Base Clock: AUTO
PCIE Clock: 100 Mhz
DRAM Frequency: 8x
UnCore Frequency: 16x

CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled


I'm running ocz Platinums rated at 1600mhz 7-7-7-24, batch is 3841A522 I think, the last 3 digits i'm unsure about. I've done memtest and it passes multiple passes at 200bclk, but I just can't seem to stabilize it in windows, crashes within seconds under load, I've tried raising vcore, vtt and both at the same time to no avail.

Also I noticed that on SG, my VTT and VDIMM IS quite a bit lower than the one in bios, i set vtt to 1.31v, on SG its 1.24v under load, I set the vdimm to 1.68v in bios and on sg it is 1.64v, which one's more accurate? I saw Eva's post on i4memory and it seems that his SG reports values close to the ones he set, at least closer than mine, I'm using the 2/17 bios.

[woffen]

I tried putting the Flame Freezer on but can't get it seated properly. It just dangles there and moves around basically if you even touch it a little. Maybe it's meant to be like that but I get that cheap feeling about it..

[i7luver]

I tried putting the Flame Freezer on but can't get it seated properly. It just dangles there and moves around basically if you even touch it a little. Maybe it's meant to be like that but I get that cheap feeling about it..

mine fits in pretty well, try reseating it

[Dami3n]

a little more?

i tried with up to 1.5v...

also tried:

vDimm up to 1,75v
dram pwm switch and vtt pwm switch frequency: nominal/reduce 15%/reduce 30%
and nb 1,2v.

incompatible ram or damaged mobo?

Well, i think 1,5v vtt is enough
Did you try alternating memory sticks in the slots?

[eva2000]

I tried putting the Flame Freezer on but can't get it seated properly. It just dangles there and moves around basically if you even touch it a little. Maybe it's meant to be like that but I get that cheap feeling about it..

add some ceramique paste to heatpipe helps with temps and a more snug fit

[Viss]

I tried putting the Flame Freezer on but can't get it seated properly. It just dangles there and moves around basically if you even touch it a little. Maybe it's meant to be like that but I get that cheap feeling about it..

Same here. I can hardly believe it does anything for temp.