***Asus Rampage III Extreme Owners Thread***

[Marvin82]

1,5V VTT is too much for only high bclk around 212-222
With 2200mhz Ram ok

vtt is low...should be around 1.50v+

[Leeghoofd]

Ever thought your CPU needs more cold to get 235 stable, no idea why some even want more than 220Bclock if you have a multi of 21 and beyond for daily clocks...

[donmarkoni]

Can't seem to understand how to set my IOH voltage ...when I set it to auto, its at 1.16v? But I think its not enough. I have a HD 5850 and I'll have another one this week, I want to overclock both...

Here is my Extreme tweaker settings and tell me what I should change...( I get constant BSOD if I dont put timings mode at 3N)

Target CPU Frequency                  4294MHz
Target DRAM Frequency                1636MHz

LN2 Mode                              [No]***
QPI Loadline Calibration              [Yes]***

Sync Mode                             [Enabled]
AI Overclock Tuner                    [Manual]
OC From CPU level Up                  [Auto]
CPU Ratio Setting                     [21]  
CPU Turbo Power Limit                 [Disabled]

>CPU Configuration----------------------------
CPU Ratio Setting                     [21]
C1E Support                           [Disabled]
Hardware Prefetcher                   [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher        [Enabled]
Intel(R) Virtualiyation Tech          [Enabled]
CPU TM Function                       [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit                   [Disabled]
Intel(R) HT Technology                [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores                [*ALL]
A20M                                  [Disabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech           [Disabled]
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech                 [Disabled]
C State package limit setting         [Auto]
----------------------------------------------

BCLK Frequency                        [204]
PCIE Frequency                        [102]
DRAM Frequency                        [1636]
UCLK Frequency                        [3690]
QPI Link Data Rate                    [Auto]

Memory Configuration Protect          [Disabled]

>DRAM Timing Control--------------------------
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]
FOUR ACT WIN Time                     [Auto]
Back-To-BackCAS# Delay                [Auto]

Timing Mode                           [1N]
Round Trip Latency on CHA             [Auto]
Round Trip Latency on CHB             [Auto]
Round Trip Latency on CHC             [Auto]

WRITE To READ Delay(DD)               [Auto]
WRITE To READ Delay(DR)               [Auto]
WRITE To READ Delay(SR)               [Auto]
READ To WRITE Delay(DD)               [Auto]
READ To WRITE Delay(DR)               [Auto]
READ To WRITE Delay(SR)               [Auto]
READ To READ Delay(DD)                [Auto]
READ To READ Delay(DR)                [Auto]
READ To READ Delay(SR)                [Auto]
WRITE To WRITE Delay(DD)              [Auto]
WRITE To WRITE Delay(DR)              [Auto]
WRITE To WRITE Delay(SR)              [Auto]
----------------------------------------------

CPU Differential Amplitude            [Auto]
CPU Clock Skew                        [Auto]
IOH Clock Skew                        [Auto]
------------ Extreme Engine Digi+ ------------
Digi+ PWR Mode                        [T-Balanced]
PWR Volt. Control                     [Auto]
Load-Line Calibration                 [Full]
CPU Voltege OCP                       [Enabled]
CPU PWM Frequency                     [250kHz or 1000kHz]

Extreme OV                            [Disabled]
Extreme OC                            [Disabled]

CPU Voltage                           [1.3500 - 1.3750v]
CPU PLL Voltage                       [auto]
QPI/DRAM Core Voltage                 [1.3000 - 1.3250v]
DRAM Bus Voltage                      [1.656v]

>DRAM REF Voltages----------------------------
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA          [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA          [Auto]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB          [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB          [Auto]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC          [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHC          [Auto]
----------------------------------------------

IOH Voltage                           [auto or 1.245]
IOH PCIE Voltage                      [auto]

ICH Voltage                           [auto]
ICH PCIE Voltage                      [auto]

---------- Spread Spectrum Control -----------
CPU Spread Spectrum                   [Disabled]
DRAM Spread Spectrum                  [Disabled]



***on-board jumper dependant

everything is stable for 2 hours Linx stable...need to tweak a couple of Value...but the Metro 2033 Keep crashing when I play, and 3d mark Vantage also gives me some annoying vertical line before freezing like Metro 2033

Thanks Guys

I edited your template with settings I would try, so you can give it a shot if you want.

vtt is low...should be around 1.50v+

No! That is too much!

Am I correct in thinking that vtt = qpi/dram voltage? Isn't that a little high for such a mild OC. Especially considering my qpi/dram is at 1.25V with a 211BCLK and its prime/linx stable.

This is with keeping the memory multi at the lowest too. I don't think it is a voltage issue, as one minute it is prime/linx stable, a couple more MHz and it just dies.

Correct. 1.5V VTT (QPI/DRAM) IS too much! Why don't you post your settings using BIOS template, so people could check it out?

i'm usin 702 good so far

+1 Flashed to 0702 last night and it's working fine. Folding 22 hrs now. No obvious faults as it works with settings as before. Didn't have a chance to test if it's better, requires less voltage for Vcore, VTT, etc.

[zsamz_]

any differences to note sir zsamz?

requires less qpi volts n memory clocking is better
since i had to reseat cpu i put in 920 to play with
980x goin back in soon to see

[Bodar]

Thanks Splave and Marvin82! I'm trying a couple settings using SS right now. 250 BCLK with this ES but hav'nt tried to push it further...Does uncorrectable hardware bsod have to do with the cpu or memory? I get that sometimes while trying for 4.80ghz on ss and vantage. I've been testing for an 06 run.. Going to grab some LN2 tomorrow and see.. cheers!

[kpablo]

What can be considered safe in the option PWM Volt Control? [auto] [6v] [7v] [8v] [9v] [10v] are the selectable options.

It's for a 4.4GHz overclock.


Also... some options in bios 0602 are different than the manual... is not it?
Like i can't find CPU Voltage Control [Absolute(VID)] [Relative (Dynamic)]

Or

QPI Loadline Calibration.

[Stelios]

I did some testing with my 920D0 with a very small SS at -20C .

First boot at 246 BCLK .... and cpuz-validation at 250 .
It can run 246 BCLK spi32m with no problems .

Triple channel and RAM at 2000Mhz .

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1231871

Gonna play a bit more now !

[JoeBar]

^^

Very nice Stelios!

[kaka_89]

is it dangerous for an i7 965 cpuV reaching 1.440v on 4.00g's..??..i just keep playing with the CPU/VTT and IOH voltage with other setting on auto...

bclk=180,
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
C1E Support [Enable]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]
Intel(R) Virtualiyation Tech [Enabled]
CPU TM Function [Enable]
Execute Disable Bit [Disabled]
Intel(R) HT Technology [Disabled]
Active Processor Cores [*ALL]
A20M [Disabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Disabled]
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled]
C State package limit setting [Disabled]

[KaRLiToS]

Today I just received my new HD 5850, it has a different BIOS from my other HD 5850...they are both reference card (one from Biostar (only one I could find) and one sapphire) My Rig was full stable at 4.3 Ghz but now I get constant BSOD.... What do I need to know when putting two GPUs in crossfire

-Should I remake my whole overclock?
-Is there some settings I should play with? Adding which voltage.

Thank you

I edited your template with settings I would try, so you can give it a shot if you want.

Thank you mate :thumb: I tried but doesnt work...it seems like I cant use 1N timing mode. not sure if its normal, I still have a lot to learn. About CPU PWN Frequency, what does this setting do?

Extreme Tweaker Settings for my 4.3 Ghz Stable (only one HD 5850)

Target CPU Frequency                  4294MHz
Target DRAM Frequency                1636MHz

LN2 Mode                              [No]***
QPI Loadline Calibration              [Yes]***

Sync Mode                             [Enabled]
AI Overclock Tuner                    [Manual]
OC From CPU level Up                  [Auto]
CPU Ratio Setting                     [21]  
CPU Turbo Power Limit                 [Disabled]

>CPU Configuration----------------------------
CPU Ratio Setting                     [21]
C1E Support                           [Disabled]
Hardware Prefetcher                   [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher        [Enabled]
Intel(R) Virtualiyation Tech          [Enabled]
CPU TM Function                       [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit                   [Disabled]
Intel(R) HT Technology                [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores                [*ALL]
A20M                                  [Disabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech           [Disabled]
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech                 [Disabled]
C State package limit setting         [Auto]
----------------------------------------------

BCLK Frequency                        [204]
PCIE Frequency                        [102]
DRAM Frequency                        [1636]
UCLK Frequency                        [3690]
QPI Link Data Rate                    [Auto]

Memory Configuration Protect          [Disabled]

>DRAM Timing Control--------------------------
CAS# Latency                          [8]
RAS# to CAS# Delay                    [8]
RAS# PRE Time                         [8]
RAS# ACT Time                         [20]
RAS# to RAS# Delay                    [Auto]
REF Cycle Time                        [Auto]
WRITE Recovery Time                   [Auto]
READ to PRE Time                      [Auto]
FOUR ACT WIN Time                     [Auto]
Back-To-BackCAS# Delay                [Auto]

Timing Mode                           [3N]
Round Trip Latency on CHA             [Auto]
Round Trip Latency on CHB             [Auto]
Round Trip Latency on CHC             [Auto]

WRITE To READ Delay(DD)               [Auto]
WRITE To READ Delay(DR)               [Auto]
WRITE To READ Delay(SR)               [Auto]
READ To WRITE Delay(DD)               [Auto]
READ To WRITE Delay(DR)               [Auto]
READ To WRITE Delay(SR)               [Auto]
READ To READ Delay(DD)                [Auto]
READ To READ Delay(DR)                [Auto]
READ To READ Delay(SR)                [Auto]
WRITE To WRITE Delay(DD)              [Auto]
WRITE To WRITE Delay(DR)              [Auto]
WRITE To WRITE Delay(SR)              [Auto]
----------------------------------------------

CPU Differential Amplitude            [Auto]
CPU Clock Skew                        [Auto]
IOH Clock Skew                        [Auto]
------------ Extreme Engine Digi+ ------------
Digi+ PWR Mode                        [T-Balanced]
PWR Volt. Control                     [Auto]
Load-Line Calibration                 [Auto]
CPU Voltege OCP                       [Enabled]
CPU PWM Frequency                     [Auto]

Extreme OV                            [Disabled]
Extreme OC                            [Disabled]

CPU Voltage                           [1.3375v]
CPU PLL Voltage                       [1.84175v]
QPI/DRAM Core Voltage                 [1.300v]
DRAM Bus Voltage                      [1.643v]

>DRAM REF Voltages----------------------------
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA          [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA          [Auto]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB          [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB          [Auto]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC          [Auto]
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHC          [Auto]
----------------------------------------------

IOH Voltage                           [1.19291v]
IOH PCIE Voltage                      [1.52431v]

ICH Voltage                           [1.12666v]
ICH PCIE Voltage                      [1.52431v]

---------- Spread Spectrum Control -----------
CPU Spread Spectrum                   [Disabled]
DRAM Spread Spectrum                  [Disabled] 

[radaja]

I did some testing with my 920D0 with a very small SS at -20C .

First boot at 246 BCLK .... and cpuz-validation at 250 .
It can run 246 BCLK spi32m with no problems .

Triple channel and RAM at 2000Mhz .

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1231871

Gonna play a bit more now !

very nice bclk stelios
i cant help hearing this song while picturing you doing this OC
STELIO STELIO KONTOS.STELIO STELIO KONTOS
STELIO STELIO KONTOS STELIO STELIO KONTOS

[vladimir]

Well, my R3E presented me with something new this evening....



Anytime I try to access the Bluetooth Manager I'm presented with this notification. So, just what to I need to do with the Bluetooth drivers? I Googled the message ad discovered a ton of other people with notebook issues. The last thing I want to do is booger up a good Win7 install by screwing with incorrect drivers!

[kaka_89]

Well, my R3E presented me with something new this evening....



Anytime I try to access the Bluetooth Manager I'm presented with this notification. So, just what to I need to do with the Bluetooth drivers? I Googled the message ad discovered a ton of other people with notebook issues. The last thing I want to do is booger up a good Win7 install by screwing with incorrect drivers!

wkakakaka...finally i got a friend here..same here too bro..!!..what is the problem..??

[vladimir]

wkakakaka...finally i got a friend here..same here too bro..!!..what is the problem..??

Well, I reinstalled the drivers from ASUS, (the re-install removed the installed drivers before re-installing), and no more message to obtain a license. Unfortunately, i now have to pair everything back up again. I certainly hope I don't have to re-install these things every 28-30 days!

[Jeff Flowerday]

Hope this helps, 2nd report using DPC Lat

Here is an attempt with C1E disabled, CxE disabled, EIST disabled (just to be sure lower multi doesn't affect it) and ACPI 2.0 enabled/disabled (makes no difference)

Thanks guys I can live with these better numbers. I'm tired of fighting with my gigabyte.

[turtletrax]

I did a CPU reseat and upgraded to 0702 and the OC issues seem to be gone.

Pretty glad too, didnt want much to do with a flaky board and the R3E really suits my needs.

[bro20000]

Have just got my board but at the minute i have crap memory! Can anyone recomend me any fast memory tri channel with tight timing! My budget is £400 for memory!

[turtletrax]

Have just got my board but at the minute i have crap memory! Can anyone recomend me any fast memory tri channel with tight timing! My budget is £400 for memory!

I am loving my Corsair Dom GT Cas 7 2000's. Havent really pushed them hard yet but 2050 Cas7 was easy. Waiting to get my new procs without crap IMCs to arrive. Should be this weekend or early next week.

Oh ya, thanks zsamz_

[kortas]

I did a CPU reseat and upgraded to 0702 and the OC issues seem to be gone.

Pretty glad too, didnt want much to do with a flaky board and the R3E really suits my needs.

Will flash my BIOS tonight with 0702, having strange issues with mine again whilst overclocking.

I can reach 3.8 totally stable with good voltage, however getting higher is proving impossible.

[bro20000]

I am loving my Corsair Dom GT Cas 7 2000's. Havent really pushed them hard yet but 2050 Cas7 was easy. Waiting to get my new procs without crap IMCs to arrive. Should be this weekend or early next week.

Oh ya, thanks zsamz_

Thanx for feedback i will have a look at getting some corsair c7!

[Brama]

Also... some options in bios 0602 are different than the manual... is not it?
Like i can't find CPU Voltage Control [Absolute(VID)] [Relative (Dynamic)]

Or

QPI Loadline Calibration.

Absolute and relative VID are not present in BIOS 0602 and to enable QPI Loadline Calibration you have to move a jumper on the mobo.

[Brama]

Uncore is either 2x or 2x+1 on the RAM. Which I have put at the lowest multi also... so for a 214BCLK it would be either:

1. 2568MHz
2. 2782MHz

Except on 980x where 1.5x is allowed.

[cx-ray]

I got the following PCIE cards that I like to use:
2x GTX 480 in SLI
1x Xfi-Titanium
1x Intel PRO/1000 PT NIC

Going by the R3E manual, am I correct that there's no way to run the GPUs in x16 mode when one of the other red PCIE slots is also occupied? In other words, when I stick the NIC in the last red PCIE the mobo will auto configure to x16 x8 x8 and there's no way to run them in x16 x16 x1 like on the R2E? Thanks.

[Stelios]

^^

Very nice Stelios!

Hi Mate ! Nice to see you around .

Thanks !

very nice bclk stelios
i cant help hearing this song while picturing you doing this OC
STELIO STELIO KONTOS.STELIO STELIO KONTOS
STELIO STELIO KONTOS STELIO STELIO KONTOS

I watched some videos and i have to say that this guy is crazy !

I tried 4 cpus and i have to say that the BCLK thing is first of all a matter of the CPU . Not all CPU's can achieve high BCLK .

Thanx for feedback i will have a look at getting some corsair c7!

Yes , 2000CL7 memories run very nice on REX3 .

Yesterday i did a run at 5GHz with CL6-7-6-18 and 1.72Vdimm .


Later i made a safe run at 2300Mhz CL8 just to check if they can run at high Mhz . Next i'll try CL7 .

I'll keep you updated .

[Marvin82]

@Bodar

i think your Problem is the QPI Link
But you use the Slow Mode and have a wall at 250
you can test it at 224 Bclk with normal QPI Link
Is the bosd the same than you have a wall