My ASUS P6T7 WS Supercomputer is here...

[crashmax]

Bios Beta Version 0402 for the Asus P6T7WS.


http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view...d=1287440&da=y

Thank you!!!

[KingOfsorroW]

I'd like to know the reason why the multiplier throttling occures. Is it because of the way it works, or there is another reason like high temps or insufficient voltage?

[unclewebb]

Here' what the Intel Turbo White Paper has to say:
http://download.intel.com/design/pro...ots/320354.pdf
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1.2 Dependencies / Algorithm

Intel® Turbo Boost technology core frequency upside availability is ultimately constrained by power delivery limits, but within those constraints, it is limited by the following factors:

• The estimated current consumption of the processor
• The estimated power consumption of the processor
• The temperature of the processor

The number of active cores at any given instant dictates the upper limit of Intel® Turbo Boost technology. For this discussion, a core is considered ‘active’ if it is in the “C0” or “C1” state; cores in the “C3” or “C6” state are considered ‘inactive’. The upper limits will vary on a per processor number basis.
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On the P6T based boards, Asus followed the Intel design spec and didn't give users any way to disable turbo throttling. Other motherboard manufacturers decided to turn off this protection so users could overclock as high as they want without any issues and other boards give you the option to enable or disable this feature in the bios.

[KingOfsorroW]

ok so it's not just the temps but also the current and the power the cpu consumes (thoough I don't see the difference between the two)... Thanks for the link, unclewebb! I get it now.

[unclewebb]

I believe the official numbers by default are 100 amps or 130 Watts.

[Fire4Wire]

is there an new beta bios out?
i think i saw beta 0404 on a china site

maybe A?????Z can help or i was blind

[KingOfsorroW]

How to set the cpu voltage below 1.4v?
I set it to 1.25v but it reads as 1.4v in hardware monitoring section in bios or cpuz ...
EDIT: nevermind, the OV_CPU switch was enabled

[theoldtimer]

I’ve been watching this thread for some bios fixes for the turbo throttling and hopefully an improvement of the max BCLK. I like the quantity and spacing of the PCIe 2.0 x16 slots.
My question, has anyone successfully used four separate Nvidia GFX cards (quad-SLI) on the P6T7 or is it even possible to run quad-SLI on four separate GFX cards? The drivers work with four GPU’s (2X295’s).

[JackOfAll]

My question, has anyone successfully used four separate Nvidia GFX cards (quad-SLI) on the P6T7 or is it even possible to run quad-SLI on four separate GFX cards? The drivers work with four GPU’s (2X295’s).

You're limited to 2 or 3-way SLI with single GPU cards. Quad SLI == 2x GTX295. A friend is running a pair of GTX295's in a P6T7 and gaming with quad SLI.

I run 4x GTX295 cards in a P6T7 folding rig, but this is not an SLI config, a max of 2x GTX295's are supported for quad SLI. A couple of pics of this setup are in this other thread, EK-FC295 GTX Single PCB - Released!.

[theoldtimer]

You're limited to 2 or 3-way SLI with single GPU cards. Quad SLI == 2x GTX295. A friend is running a pair of GTX295's in a P6T7 and gaming with quad SLI.

I run 4x GTX295 cards in a P6T7 folding rig, but this is not an SLI config, a max of 2x GTX295's are supported for quad SLI. A couple of pics of this setup are in this other thread, EK-FC295 GTX Single PCB - Released!.

Thanks for the reply. I viewed your four 295 rig, that’s impressive.

[blaxtr3m3]

You're limited to 2 or 3-way SLI with single GPU cards. Quad SLI == 2x GTX295. A friend is running a pair of GTX295's in a P6T7 and gaming with quad SLI.

I run 4x GTX295 cards in a P6T7 folding rig, but this is not an SLI config, a max of 2x GTX295's are supported for quad SLI. A couple of pics of this setup are in this other thread, EK-FC295 GTX Single PCB - Released!.

respect

[vannguyen0]

I have this motherboard, a i7 965, and some Corsair Dominator 6GB DDR3-1866mhz memory... I'm a noob at core i7 overclocking - can someone help me get to 4GHz?!?!?!?!!

[KingOfsorroW]

I have this motherboard, a i7 965, and some Corsair Dominator 6GB DDR3-1866mhz memory... I'm a noob at core i7 overclocking - can someone help me get to 4GHz?!?!?!?!!

1. Spread Spectrums, speedste, c-state, c1 - disabled
2. Ai overclock tuner - manual
3. cpu ratio 20
4. BCLK - 200
5. dram frequency - ddr3-1600
6. cpu voltage - 1.3v
7. memory settings to the recommended ones set manually
8. run prime95 small ffts 8 hours to see if you'r stable

you have an unclocked cpu multiplier I guess so you may try different cpu/bclk ratios
Good Luck

[vannguyen0]

1. Spread Spectrums, speedste, c-state, c1 - disabled
2. Ai overclock tuner - manual
3. cpu ratio 20
4. BCLK - 200
5. dram frequency - ddr3-1600
6. cpu voltage - 1.3v
7. memory settings to the recommended ones set manually
8. run prime95 small ffts 8 hours to see if you'r stable

you have an unclocked cpu multiplier I guess so you may try different cpu/bclk ratios
Good Luck

King,

Before I posted, I tried:

disabled all spread spectrum settings, speedstep, etc
cpu ration 20
BCLK - 166
dram frequency - ddr3-1600
cpu voltage 1.3v
configured my memory timings/voltage accordingly

But even with those settings, the system would not boot (bluescreen almost instantly).

Are there any additional voltage settings (IOH, etc) I need to change? Also, for cooling purposes, I have a Thermalright IFX-14 with two120mm fans. I also have one rear 120mm and two top mounted 120mm exhaust fans (one front 120mm intake). I think that should be enough to keep the i7 965 and case cool.

[KingOfsorroW]

vannguyen0,
You may try uppping the cpu voltage and leaving memory timings on auto, but keeping the dram voltage at 1.64v. It is not necessary to change anything else I guess. It's strange though that you have a bsod at those settings.
Sorry man, idk what else to recommend you to do

[Rubycon]

I have two P6T7 boards - one has a BCLK wall at 200 and the other goes much higher like my Classified. So it seems overclockability with these boards varies just like processors!

[vannguyen0]

I have two P6T7 boards - one has a BCLK wall at 200 and the other goes much higher like my Classified. So it seems overclockability with these boards varies just like processors!

That's not good for me...

Does anyone know what a "safe" voltage is for the cpu? At 1.3v, I remember it being orange in color in the BIOS. Haven't pushed it to the point where it becomes red, but what is the highest you would do on air?

[Rubycon]

Highest I'd go on air translates to LinX temps <85C. If you need 1.45 (actual under load) vcore to be LinX stable but hit 95C that's too high.

[joetheboss]

What is the newest beta bios? anybody?

[Fire4Wire]

http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view...d=1287440&da=y

[vannguyen0]

Hey, got a quick question about the esata ports. How would you "disconnect" an esata drive? There's no option to do so like you would for a usb drive.

[crashmax]

Hey Guys

Got my new i7 950 and my P6T7 loves that Chip.

Max. BCLK so far 215 (I know, the Classified will do 230 or more...) with no extra tuning.



QPI Voltage = 1.50

[Woody-san]

Se7en:


My P6T7 finally arrived, and in my haste, I booted the 02xx BIOS on the i7 975XE on it - instant "FF". Quickly switching to the i7 920 D0 and flashing to 0303 fixed that in a jiffy.


Cross-fire setup on my test jig:

- Asus P6T7 SuperComputer (0303)
- Core i7 975 XE 3903Axxx
- 6GB San Max SMD-6G88N)-16H (Hyper)T Limiteds
- Crossfire 4870 *2 (790/1000)
- Corsair 620HX

Quick Bench:



http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=668652

[KingOfsorroW]

This board is fantastic, all I can say

[jamiee]

Se7en:


My P6T7 finally arrived, and in my haste, I booted the 02xx BIOS on the i7 975XE on it - instant "FF". Quickly switching to the i7 920 D0 and flashing to 0303 fixed that in a jiffy.

Wow..... 1.55v with the stock cooler??
Do I smell burnt CPU