Live MB OC Report :: ASUS Rampage Extreme

[Ghostleader]

I can say one thing to you about your cpu temperatures. I do not know which equipments do you use with your system or loop but they are hot with your currently water cooling system. Because you do not give the 1.5 or 16vcore on it. It seems like 1.3-1.4vcore what you gave it. Your quad also 45nm, I cant think about 45nm if you have it LOL.

Cheers

Note: I do not know whats your room temperature normally.

I know that the temps are high but when I run LinX (max problem size, max memory use) it gets very hot @ ~1,35v, when I run P95 small temp drops by ~10C and I can drop vcore by ~0,10v.

Everyone that have run LinX (LinPack) with max problem size, max memory use knows that the CPU gets very hot even though the vcore is relative low.

Looks to me like the NB GTL is a little too high...try back down a bit and seeif it helps. Also start testing with all CPU GTLs on normal (auto)

If I back down on NB GTL to lower then +70 Crysis wouldn´t run, it freeze and I have also tried CPU GTL from +50, auto, +50, auto to auto, -50, auto, -50 and seems that the system are most stable with auto, -40, auto, -40.

I can play games, web browsing, watch movie, encode, decode, run LinX, run P95 small FFT, loop 3DMark06 and Vantage for hours and other daily things without problems with the setup I have now but I are not stable with P95 blend.

So maybe I have to get into the black magic art of DRAM Skew but I don´t have a clue where to start.

Thank you for your input

[ci2kla]

I know that the temps are high but when I run LinX (max problem size, max memory use) it gets very hot @ ~1,35v, when I run P95 small temp drops by ~10C and I can drop vcore by ~0,10v.

Everyone that have run LinX (LinPack) with max problem size, max memory use knows that the CPU gets very hot even though the vcore is relative low.





If I back down on NB GTL to lower then +70 Crysis wouldn´t run, it freeze and I have also tried CPU GTL from +50, auto, +50, auto to auto, -50, auto, -50 and seems that the system are most stable with auto, -40, auto, -40.

I can play games, web browsing, watch movie, encode, decode, run LinX, run P95 small FFT, loop 3DMark06 and Vantage for hours and other daily things without problems with the setup I have now but I are not stable with P95 blend.

So maybe I have to get into the black magic art of DRAM Skew but I don´t have a clue where to start.

Thank you for your input

If you're not stable with blend I don't think you have to mess around with DRAM clock skew as they have nothing to do with it IMO. Try back down the CPU Multi and test again and if blend fails then most likely your FSB isn't stable.

[dctokyo]

Has anyone tried the latest BIOS 1201?

I think it is FUBAR,

After one week going back to 1104 as the 1201 has problems picking up my RAID and keyboard at times.
also takes longer to detect the drives

[Ghostleader]

If you're not stable with blend I don't think you have to mess around with DRAM clock skew as they have nothing to do with it IMO. Try back down the CPU Multi and test again and if blend fails then most likely your FSB isn't stable.

I know that it´s stable with the multi that I use but I will try to test with vtt and try to get it stable through P95 blend.

I use to run it with 4 instances @ 925Mb each and dedicate one at each core, that way I almost max out my memory and put some pressure on the CPU.

Any thoughts on that?

[ci2kla]

I know that it´s stable with the multi that I use but I will try to test with vtt and try to get it stable through P95 blend.

I use to run it with 4 instances @ 925Mb each and dedicate one at each core, that way I almost max out my memory and put some pressure on the CPU.

Any thoughts on that?

Or maybe OCCT 3.0 is a good idea

[Ghostleader]

Or maybe OCCT 3.0 is a good idea

I don´t like OCCT, not enough options, but that´s me, I prefer LinX and Prime95.

I can´t make it P95 blend stable with 0403, I´ll try 1104.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

This is what they say to run them at on there web site = max. setting for INTEL X48: 1866MHz 8-7-6-15 1.90V (command rate: 2T) here is a link to the page http://www.csx-memory.com/?site=show...article_id=630

is that considered the best ram right now in overclocking for the rampage extreme????

[Ghostleader]

Finally I´m stable with P95 blend (4 instances @ 925Mb each), how, I ran the same setup with 1104 and that´s it.

Sure feels nice to be stable with 4x1 @ 1800 777 21 1N tRD6 Strong and a Q9650 @ 450 9 4,05GHz.

[Arthur]

Finally I´m stable with P95 blend (4 instances @ 925Mb each), how, I ran the same setup with 1104 and that´s it.

Sure feels nice to be stable with 4x1 @ 1800 777 21 1N tRD6 Strong and a Q9650 @ 450 9 4,05GHz.

Thats what I am talking about. Good oc results and good temperatures with oc'ed Quad and full load mate.

Congrats. my friend. Keep up the good work here.

[A2K]

oh boy, am i glad i found this thread...lots of interesting reading to do!

just got this board and im amazed at all the features available....so many!

i installed this board thursday and did my basic bios setup, after flashing to v.1201.

but i've got this annoying problem i cant seem to get rid of, no matter what settings i use in bios...

when i shut down via the start menu, the pc does its thing, shuts down...and then starts right up again after 4-5 seconds!

if i really want to leave it off, i have to turn off the psu switch...that cant be right?

here are my specs, any help is appreciated!

Asus Rampage Extreme, bios v.1201
Intel Quad 9450 @ stock settings for the moment
4gb ddr3 ocz reaper 1066mhz @ stock timings for the moment
Dual HIS HD4850 in crossfire
Corsair HX620W
Coolermaster V8 HSF
Asus Xonar DX2 PCIe
2x 500gb + 2x 250gb HDD
LG HDDVD/BR optical drive
Basic MS keyboard (spilled beer on my G15 last nite! )
Logitech Revolution MX mouse
Logitech Z5500 speakers

thats pretty much it...

thanks!

[jcniest5]

It does that to me, too, but when I try to put it to Sleep, not when shutting it down. Honestly, I don't have any clue why it's doing that to you (or me!) Have you tried clearing the BIOS and start from scratch and see if it helps?

[A2K]

It does that to me, too, but when I try to put it to Sleep, not when shutting it down. Honestly, I don't have any clue why it's doing that to you (or me!) Have you tried clearing the BIOS and start from scratch and see if it helps?

well, it did that when i first plugged it in, with the original bios (0302 i think)...

so i set all my settings, including power options in bios, same problem....

then reloaded default settings using F5 in bios...flashed to 1201 and then loaded default (still using F5) and booted to windows, problem persists...

set my settings in bios, including disabling "Power On after power loss", booted to Windows, still turns back on when i shut down...



im thinking of dowloading all previous bios files and see if any of them resolves this...

[jcniest5]

well, it did that when i first plugged it in, with the original bios (0302 i think)...

so i set all my settings, including power options in bios, same problem....

then reloaded default settings using F5 in bios...flashed to 1201 and then loaded default (still using F5) and booted to windows, problem persists...

set my settings in bios, including disabling "Power On after power loss", booted to Windows, still turns back on when i shut down...



im thinking of dowloading all previous bios files and see if any of them resolves this...

Just a thought...you may want to go to the Asustek's Forum, register and post your question over there. Someone might have an answer already. Or you can just call Asus' Tech support.

[A2K]

i also found out today that the problem is there when i go into sleep mode...it will go through the process, then start up again after 3-4 seconds...

havent found anything really helpful over at asus...

i'll post my specific problem as well as contact them tomorow...

[Gullo92]

hi think in your setting of bios you write 1.45 but the cpu voltage is 1.45000 or 1.45625 and with this settings what version of bios do you use??

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
OC From Memory Level Up: Auto
FSB Frequency: 480
CPU Ratio Setting: 8
CPU Configuration
C1E Support: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Vanderpool Technology: Enabled
Execute Disable Bit: Enabled
Core Multi-Processing: Enabled

CPU Clock Skew: Auto
NB Clock Skew: Auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge: AUTO
PCIE Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: 1601Mhz
DRAM Command 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: 4
REF Cycle Time: 88
WRITE Recovery Time: 8
READ to Pre Time: 5
2nd Information :
READ to WRITE Delay (S/D): 10
WRITE to READ Delay (S): 5
WRITE to READ Delay (D): 6
READ to READ (S): 4
READ to READ (D): 6
WRITE to WRITE (S): 4
WRITE to WRITE (D): 6
3RD Information:
WRITE to PRE Delay: 21
READ to PRE Delay: 8
PRE to PRE Delay: 1
ALL PRE to ACT Delay: 9
ALL PRE to REF Delay: 9
DRAM Static Read Control: disabled
DRAM Dynamic Write Control: disabled
DRAM Skew Control

DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM A1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM A2: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM A1: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM A2: Auto
DRAM CMD Skew on Channel B: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM B1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM B2: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM B1: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM B2: Auto


Ai Clock Twister: Lighter
Ai Transaction Booster: Manual

Common Performance Level: 08
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

EPU II Phase Control: Auto
CPU Voltage: 1.45
Load-Line Calibration: Disabled
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.53756
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.28566
CPU GTLVerf (0): +50mv
CPU GTLVerf (1): +50mv
CPU GTLVerf (2): +50mv
CPU GTLVerf (3): +50mv
NB GTLVerf: +60mV
North Bridge Voltage: 1.60372
DRAM Voltage: 1.90856
NB DDRVref: +37.55mv
DDR3 ChannelA Vref: +12.5mv
DDR3 ChannelB Vref: +12.5mv
South Bridge 1.5 Voltage: 1.51106
South Bridge 1.05 Voltage: 1.06039
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled

[Crazymilk]

Hi
I seem to be having a few issues running my XMS3 TW3X4G4096-1800C8DF in my Rampage extreme mobo, and qx9650.

I am trying to get my RAM stable but having a few issues.

I have:


Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
OC From Memory Level Up: Auto
FSB Frequency: 450
CPU Ratio Setting: 7
CPU Configuration
C1E Support: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Vanderpool Technology: Enabled
Execute Disable Bit: Enabled
Core Multi-Processing: Enabled

CPU Clock Skew: Auto
NB Clock Skew: Auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge: 333
PCIE Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: 1441Mhz
DRAM Command Rate: 2N
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
1st Information: 8-8-8-21-5-74-10-5
CAS# Latency:8
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 8
RAS# Pre Time: 8
RAS# ACT Time: 24
RAS# To RAS# Delay: AUTO
REF Cycle Time: AUTO
WRITE Recovery Time: AUTO
READ to Pre Time: AUTO
2nd Information :9-5-6-4-7-4-7
READ to WRITE Delay (S/D): AUTO
WRITE to READ Delay (S): AUTO
WRITE to READ Delay (D): AUTO
READ to READ (S): AUTO
READ to READ (D): AUTO
WRITE to WRITE (S): AUTO
WRITE to WRITE (D): AUTO
3RD Information: 21-7-1-9-9
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

DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM A1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM A2: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM A1: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM A2: Auto
DRAM CMD Skew on Channel B: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM B1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM B2: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM B1: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM B2: Auto


Ai Clock Twister: Lighter
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

EPU II Phase Control: Auto
CPU Voltage: 1.31
Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.5
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.41
CPU GTLVerf (0): AUTO
CPU GTLVerf (1): AUTO
CPU GTLVerf (2): AUTO
CPU GTLVerf (3): AUTO
NB GTLVerf: AUTO
North Bridge Voltage: 1.42
DRAM Voltage: 1.85
NB DDRVref: AUTO
DDR3 ChannelA Vref: AUTO
DDR3 ChannelB Vref: AUTO
South Bridge 1.5 Voltage: 1.51106
South Bridge 1.05 Voltage: 1.06039
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled



I am a bit unsure about the GTL refs etc which I am sure is my issue..however not knowing too much about them I am unsure what to change to try to get stable.

I have been able to run memtest no worries at these settings @ 1350Mhz.

As this ram is rated at 1800 i would have thought I would be stable at 1441Mhz but fail memtest within 10 mins everytime. Again in need of more tweaking which it where yu guys come in


I have the CPU running at stock as I have dropped the multi to keep that out of the picture -and have run Intel Burn test and Prime and the CPU is stable.


Where should I start?

[ci2kla]

Hi
I seem to be having a few issues running my XMS3 TW3X4G4096-1800C8DF in my Rampage extreme mobo, and qx9650.

I am trying to get my RAM stable but having a few issues.

I have:


Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual
OC From Memory Level Up: Auto
FSB Frequency: 450
CPU Ratio Setting: 7
CPU Configuration
C1E Support: Disabled
CPU TM Function: Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit: Disabled
Vanderpool Technology: Enabled
Execute Disable Bit: Enabled
Core Multi-Processing: Enabled

CPU Clock Skew: Auto
NB Clock Skew: Auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge: 333
PCIE Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: 1441Mhz
DRAM Command Rate: 2N
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
1st Information: 8-8-8-21-5-74-10-5
CAS# Latency:8
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 8
RAS# Pre Time: 8
RAS# ACT Time: 24
RAS# To RAS# Delay: AUTO
REF Cycle Time: AUTO
WRITE Recovery Time: AUTO
READ to Pre Time: AUTO
2nd Information :9-5-6-4-7-4-7
READ to WRITE Delay (S/D): AUTO
WRITE to READ Delay (S): AUTO
WRITE to READ Delay (D): AUTO
READ to READ (S): AUTO
READ to READ (D): AUTO
WRITE to WRITE (S): AUTO
WRITE to WRITE (D): AUTO
3RD Information: 21-7-1-9-9
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

DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM A1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM A2: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM A1: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM A2: Auto
DRAM CMD Skew on Channel B: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM B1: Auto
DRAM CLK Skew on DIMM B2: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM B1: Auto
DRAM CTL Skew on DIMM B2: Auto


Ai Clock Twister: Lighter
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

EPU II Phase Control: Auto
CPU Voltage: 1.31
Load-Line Calibration: Enabled
CPU PLL Voltage: 1.5
FSB Termination Voltage: 1.41
CPU GTLVerf (0): AUTO
CPU GTLVerf (1): AUTO
CPU GTLVerf (2): AUTO
CPU GTLVerf (3): AUTO
NB GTLVerf: AUTO
North Bridge Voltage: 1.42
DRAM Voltage: 1.85
NB DDRVref: AUTO
DDR3 ChannelA Vref: AUTO
DDR3 ChannelB Vref: AUTO
South Bridge 1.5 Voltage: 1.51106
South Bridge 1.05 Voltage: 1.06039
CPU Spread Spectrum: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum: Disabled



I am a bit unsure about the GTL refs etc which I am sure is my issue..however not knowing too much about them I am unsure what to change to try to get stable.

I have been able to run memtest no worries at these settings @ 1350Mhz.

As this ram is rated at 1800 i would have thought I would be stable at 1441Mhz but fail memtest within 10 mins everytime. Again in need of more tweaking which it where yu guys come in


I have the CPU running at stock as I have dropped the multi to keep that out of the picture -and have run Intel Burn test and Prime and the CPU is stable.


Where should I start?

Insufficient vNB could be a problem IMO~
Try to back down FSB a bit to 400, rise the divider to 1:2 (333 strap, DRAM Frequency should be 1600)
tighten the performance Level to 7 or 8, Disable both static read / dynamic write control, and test again

[Crazymilk]

Insufficient vNB could be a problem IMO~
Try to back down FSB a bit to 400, rise the divider to 1:2 (333 strap, DRAM Frequency should be 1600)
tighten the performance Level to 7 or 8, Disable both static read / dynamic write control, and test again

Thanks
I have dropped to FSB to 400, strap @ 333 with 1600Mhz freq and PL to 8

I have bumped the NB to 1.44v and retesting....will let you know how I get on.

[Crazymilk]

Nope just failed again after 8mins.......

Any other suggetsions??

[ci2kla]

Nope just failed again after 8mins.......

Any other suggetsions??

Can you tell me:
1. Which BIOS version you're in?
2. What kind of testing program you're using?

[Crazymilk]

BOIS 1201 and memtest+ v2.11

[ci2kla]

BOIS 1201 and memtest+ v2.11

So fail in 8 min looks to me like it's test 5 (block move)?
Have you tried more vDIMM?

[i43]

Hi ! ..
how do you get ( on asus m.Boards) the (current) bios setup values (settings) into a sort of 'windows' readable data file ?
is there kinda tool available?
... - or is it just that way? - to go and manually re type the numbers /data from bios screen ?

TIA

[jcniest5]

Hi ! ..
how do you get ( on asus m.Boards) the (current) bios setup values (settings) into a sort of 'windows' readable data file ?
is there kinda tool available?
... - or is it just that way? - to go and manually re type the numbers /data from bios screen ?

TIA

You just answered your own question with the last sentence...

[Crazymilk]

So fail in 8 min looks to me like it's test 5 (block move)?
Have you tried more vDIMM?

Gone up to 1.9v on the Vdimm and 1.45 on the NB and still getting loads of errors around the 8/9min mark.

Thsi si getting frustrating................

Any help would be much appreciated.