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

[Ice009]

NorthQ 3590 Water Cooling Kit with 4x1200RPM push/pull was the last one, (and it was making a good deal av turbulent and noise), but and it was running 3 to 5'C cooler than Noctua NH-U12P 2x1200RPM push/pull (which i used before that) on my good old i7 C0 (which was a good deal cooler than w3520 with the same Vcore).

Prolimatech Megahalems with 2x1200 RPM Push/Pull, has worked best for me so far. It is running this hot w3520 about 6-10'C cooler than the NorthQ 3590.

Thanks for the info. I'm going to use Air Cooling when I upgrade to i7 and I want to ask how much better the Prolimatech Megahalems would be than a Noctua NH-U12P or TRUE? Is it much better or only a couple of degrees better? I've already got both the Noctua and TRUE, but would it be worth getting the Megahalems instead? btw does it come with two sets of fan clips?

Also, what is is like to mount compared to a TRUE or Noctua?

[ColonelCain]

To anyone having issues getting VMware running:
Head on over to this link: http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-8978

The problem is, is that DFI leaves the "VT" flag "Unlocked", so even though you set Virtualization Tech. to "Enabled" in the bios, Windows switches it to "Disabled" on log-in.

[RobPuba]

Just have to update my my signature.......... i7 920 Batch is 3849A925. At The time running windows 7.

[devsk]

I need some help. I think I am stuck at BCLK of 200. Anything higher just freezes and resets the system. Here are my settings:

cpu feature: VR enabled, Thermal disabled, CxE C1E, Execute disable Bit enabled, VT enabled, HT enabled, All cores
ram: rated timings. 2:6, so its running slower than rated.
voltages: vcore 1.3 (tried upto 1.35), vid special add enabled, special add Auto, vdroop disabled, dram 1.65, vtt 1.36 (tried upto 1.45), VTT special add Auto, CPU pll 1.8 (tried upto 1.9), IOH/ICH 1.11 (tried upto 1.31), IOH analog voltage 1.1 (tried upto 1.15). Rest default.
PPM enabled.
Turbo enabled.
BCLK 202
PCIE 100
DRAM Freq BCLK*6 (1212)
UnCore Freq BCLK*14.

Rest default.

Any ideas what's up? The CPU is definitely capable because I was running 4.32Ghz (21x206) on Asus with the same hardware. I was using 1.35Vcore, 1.38VTT, 1.3IOH, 1.84PLL for 4.32Ghz.

[eva2000]

I need some help. I think I am stuck at BCLK of 200. Anything higher just freezes and resets the system. Here are my settings:

cpu feature: VR enabled, Thermal disabled, CxE C1E, Execute disable Bit enabled, VT enabled, HT enabled, All cores
ram: rated timings. 2:6, so its running slower than rated.
voltages: vcore 1.3 (tried upto 1.35), vid special add enabled, special add Auto, vdroop disabled, dram 1.65, vtt 1.36 (tried upto 1.45), VTT special add Auto, CPU pll 1.8 (tried upto 1.9), IOH/ICH 1.11 (tried upto 1.31), IOH analog voltage 1.1 (tried upto 1.15). Rest default.
PPM enabled.
Turbo enabled.
BCLK 202
PCIE 100
DRAM Freq BCLK*6 (1212)
UnCore Freq BCLK*14.

Rest default.

Any ideas what's up? The CPU is definitely capable because I was running 4.32Ghz (21x206) on Asus with the same hardware. I was using 1.35Vcore, 1.38VTT, 1.3IOH, 1.84PLL for 4.32Ghz.

Again re-read links posted at http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=1106 has all you ever need - besides me holding your hand j/k

From 2nd link posted at http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=1106 you can see why you're having problems as optimal/stable Uncore to DRAM frequency ratio needs to be 2:1 so Uncore multi needs to be 2x DRAM multi, so 6x mem multi needs uncore multi at 12x and not 14x. This is also mentioned in first link thread at http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=1106 under tip #24 http://i4memory.com/102537-post3.html

As to the rest, will depend on what your particular cpu's bclk to cpu vtt ratio relationship is like - #2 and #3 http://i4memory.com/102537-post3.html.


My latest result, no probs pushing higher for me on 21x with W3520 now after working around 12x fixed turbo issue which seems to only effect my W3520 but not my 4x i7 920 cpus. i7 Turbo says max Calculated and MSR multi is 21x under load and 3dmark06 cpu score confirms it is working at 21x210Bclk with VID = AUTO + VID Special Add = 110.1% for 1.088v idle and 1.312v load vcore when CxE set to C1E.

CPUZ Idle vs After Load Idle

max Calculated and MSR multi is 21x



3dmark06

max Calculated and MSR multi is 21x



Added another useful link to my list for DFI UT X58 for turbo multi and win7

• DFI UT X58-T3EH8 notes, findings & tips
• Intel Core i7 920 Overclocking Introduction Guide on X58
• Prime95/LinX/Super Pi 32M stability tweaks
• DFI UT X58 - tRRD, RTL, tFAW timing discussion.
• DFI Lanparty UT X58-T3EH8 LGA1366 Photos, Bios and Overclocking Information Guide
• DFI LP UT X58-T3EH8 - Bios Template
• DFI UT X58-T3EH8 - Bios Download / Change Log
• DFI LP UT X58-T3EH8 - Bios Screenshots
• Memtest86+ (v2.11)
• i7 920 3836A756 C0 @4610Mhz AIR - DFI UT X58-T3EH8
• i7 920 C0 @4769Mhz TRUE120 AIR !
• First i7 920 D0 Step = mixed bag of results
• Second i7 920 D0 Stepping 3851A368 #2 results
• Windows 7 + Turbo mode fixed 12x multi issue [DFI UT X58] - research

[eva2000]

New thread for part 2 http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=225887

[devsk]

Again re-read links posted at http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=1106 has all you ever need - besides me holding your hand j/k

From 2nd link posted at http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=1106 you can see why you're having problems as optimal/stable Uncore to DRAM frequency ratio needs to be 2:1 so Uncore multi needs to be 2x DRAM multi, so 6x mem multi needs uncore multi at 12x and not 14x. This is also mentioned in first link thread at http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=1106 under tip #24 http://i4memory.com/102537-post3.html

I thought it was supposed to be greater than equal to 2x. I had been running 2:6 and 16x on my Asus mobo without any issues.

I will try the 12x.

[devsk]

Are green slots the 2+4+6 you mention in your tips or are they the ones marked DIMM_2/4/6 on the motherboard?

[devsk]

Ok, set it 12x and BSOD again within seconds of LinX. I removed the 2 modules out of 3x2GB and ran Linx for half hour fine. So, what gives? This ram was rock stable with Asus board.

[RobPuba]

This is the best board I ever owned........ DFI Rocks

[devsk]

This is the best board I ever owned........ DFI Rocks

ironic, how this is the worst for me so far. I am not sure if I am dealing with a dud.

[The Water Dog]

Devsk: I had to buy another memory-brand to get the beast in this mobo out, and if you have the right memory..this board can do some serious damage
Do you have other memory you can try?
And you should read Eva2000 Dfi X58 tips=)
The green slots you should use.

RobP: Yeah, this is one of the best mobo i have tried. On the memory it is one of the best. Just 100% fun to play with.
2000mhz on 7-7-7-20 with 1,28vtt and 1.61vdimm.......

[hel_19]

To anyone having issues getting VMware running:
Head on over to this link: http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-8978

The problem is, is that DFI leaves the "VT" flag "Unlocked", so even though you set Virtualization Tech. to "Enabled" in the bios, Windows switches it to "Disabled" on log-in.

thanks a lot



I did not obtain 4ghz, which will be the problem?

[The Water Dog]

Is there someone that have i picture of DFI LP UT X58-T3EH8 naked?
I have one that will see if its possible to make a full sb\nb block to this board

[rioja]

before



and after

[The Water Dog]

Rioja: Thank you very much
And nice watercooling