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

[Samson]

Running 4.138Ghz daily at 1.31v with no issues. The key is to drop the CPU PLL from 1.8v to 1.4v. It's not hard at all to run the 980x at 4.2Ghz daily.

On a side note, I was given a bios at Quake Con in attempt to fix an issue I had, turned out to be something totally different causing the issue. Anyway, I was told it would probably be labeled Bios 1000, but it looks a lot like 0009. I was told it had improved memory performance. I will try and get some pics up later this week of the bios settings, but as I stated already, it looks a lot like 0009.

"...was told it had improved memory performance..."

improved is always a beloved word !
Can you share this BIOS with us please ? Give us a link to download.

[bassplayer]

Has anyone else had issues with the board not booting with the QPI PLL jumper on? I was setting everything back up today after a bench session yesterday and I decided to use QPI LLC. However, the board refused to boot with it...

[Utnorris]

"...was told it had improved memory performance..."

improved is always a beloved word !
Can you share this BIOS with us please ? Give us a link to download.

I don't have a copy of it, they just loaded it on my machine for me, so unless there is a way to copy it off of my bios chip, I cannot share it. I believe it will be released by the end of the month if not sooner.

[bassplayer]

I managed to get this over the weekend:



http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1346574

[facboy]

Running 4.138Ghz daily at 1.31v with no issues. The key is to drop the CPU PLL from 1.8v to 1.4v. It's not hard at all to run the 980x at 4.2Ghz daily.

On a side note, I was given a bios at Quake Con in attempt to fix an issue I had, turned out to be something totally different causing the issue. Anyway, I was told it would probably be labeled Bios 1000, but it looks a lot like 0009. I was told it had improved memory performance. I will try and get some pics up later this week of the bios settings, but as I stated already, it looks a lot like 0009.

funny that dropping the PLL helps so much, what probs did you have with it before? I've found that turning the LLC to 50% is the key (for me). I don't like having it on 100% because then it seems to overvolt under load. on 0% mines vdroops over 0.05V, it is much more stable with it on 50%.

bizarrely it seems that it can run with lower load voltages at 50% LLC than it can with 0% LLC. eg it is stable at 4.0 at 1.27 under load with 0% LLC (1.325 in BIOS), but unstable at 4.13, even at load 1.296 (1.35 in BIOS). But with 50% LLC it seems to be stable at 4.13 with 1.27 under load (1.30 in BIOS).

[Ccaution]

Great bclk bassplayer! LN2 right?

[bassplayer]

Great bclk bassplayer! LN2 right?

Dice! And thank you!

[bingo13]

Updated 08/16/2010 -

Rampage III Extreme -

BIOS 0878 -
1. Opened Memory Timing Selections for Ultimate Tweaking
2. General Performance Enhancements for Overclocking
3. AnandTech Memory Article BIOS - Support provided by ASUS USA Tech Support (that would be me) Only

http://www.mediafire.com/file/850dsy...-ASUS-0878.rar

BIOS 0002 -
1. Improved Overclocking
2. General Performance Enhancements including correct Temperature Monitoring
3. Support provided by ASUS USA/UK Tech Support Only
4. Newer Code than the 0009 BIOS leak

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mi95l6...-ASUS-0002.rar

[bassplayer]

Updated 08/16/2010 -

Rampage III Extreme -

BIOS 0878 -
1. Opened Memory Timing Selections for Ultimate Tweaking
2. General Performance Enhancements for Overclocking
3. AnandTech Memory Article BIOS - Support provided by ASUS USA Tech Support (that would be me) Only

http://www.mediafire.com/file/850dsy...-ASUS-0878.rar

BIOS 0002 -
1. Improved Overclocking
2. General Performance Enhancements including correct Temperature Monitoring
3. Support provided by ASUS USA/UK Tech Support Only
4. Newer Code than the 0009 BIOS leak

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mi95l6...-ASUS-0002.rar

Bingo, can I request BIOS features here?

If so, I'd really like a separate QPI PLL control in the BIOS. It would be extremely helpful for clocking Nehalem high for 3D.

[SkOrPn]

I dont seem to understand why we have BIOS files with smaller numbers? As they make improvements doesn't the number supposed to get larger? i.e 0802>0878 etc etc

[Jeff Flowerday]

funny that dropping the PLL helps so much, what probs did you have with it before? I've found that turning the LLC to 50% is the key (for me). I don't like having it on 100% because then it seems to overvolt under load. on 0% mines vdroops over 0.05V, it is much more stable with it on 50%.

bizarrely it seems that it can run with lower load voltages at 50% LLC than it can with 0% LLC. eg it is stable at 4.0 at 1.27 under load with 0% LLC (1.325 in BIOS), but unstable at 4.13, even at load 1.296 (1.35 in BIOS). But with 50% LLC it seems to be stable at 4.13 with 1.27 under load (1.30 in BIOS).

I have the exact same experience with LLC, 50% works the best for me. I'm stable at 4.13 and 1.30v in the bios. I've been running my PLL at 1.5.

[Utnorris]

funny that dropping the PLL helps so much, what probs did you have with it before? I've found that turning the LLC to 50% is the key (for me). I don't like having it on 100% because then it seems to overvolt under load. on 0% mines vdroops over 0.05V, it is much more stable with it on 50%.

bizarrely it seems that it can run with lower load voltages at 50% LLC than it can with 0% LLC. eg it is stable at 4.0 at 1.27 under load with 0% LLC (1.325 in BIOS), but unstable at 4.13, even at load 1.296 (1.35 in BIOS). But with 50% LLC it seems to be stable at 4.13 with 1.27 under load (1.30 in BIOS).

Before dropping the PLL to 1.4v I couldn't get 4.2Ghz stable to save my life. As far as LLC, I keep mine at full and the voltage doesn't move up or down.

[fgw]

Updated 08/16/2010 -

Rampage III Extreme -

BIOS 0878 -
1. Opened Memory Timing Selections for Ultimate Tweaking
2. General Performance Enhancements for Overclocking
3. AnandTech Memory Article BIOS - Support provided by ASUS USA Tech Support (that would be me) Only

http://www.mediafire.com/file/850dsy...-ASUS-0878.rar

BIOS 0002 -
1. Improved Overclocking
2. General Performance Enhancements including correct Temperature Monitoring
3. Support provided by ASUS USA/UK Tech Support Only
4. Newer Code than the 0009 BIOS leak

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mi95l6...-ASUS-0002.rar

first of all, thanks bingo13 for your outstanding support!

does 0002 also include all three points included in 0878?
is 2) in 0878 the same as 2) in 0009?

assume this are still 2 different bios version including different features, right?

besides that, depending on features included are those two bios versions the most recent ones?

from looking at it, for me 0878 would be the one to go with. cant see the advantage of 0002 over 0878. anyway need to compare both of them as soon as my now cpu and mem comes in ...

THANKS

[pinto]

Thanks Bingo! 0002 seems to be stable as the 901 is and a little more efficient.

[tistou77]

Updated 08/16/2010 -

Rampage III Extreme -

BIOS 0878 -
1. Opened Memory Timing Selections for Ultimate Tweaking
2. General Performance Enhancements for Overclocking
3. AnandTech Memory Article BIOS - Support provided by ASUS USA Tech Support (that would be me) Only

http://www.mediafire.com/file/850dsy...-ASUS-0878.rar

BIOS 0002 -
1. Improved Overclocking
2. General Performance Enhancements including correct Temperature Monitoring
3. Support provided by ASUS USA/UK Tech Support Only
4. Newer Code than the 0009 BIOS leak

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mi95l6...-ASUS-0002.rar

thank you for the bios

why 2 new bios same time?
bios 878 will be more recent than the 0002 (date of the file, 878: 8/13, 0002: 8/10), it is also includes "changes" of 0002?

[playground]

Yeah thx for support =]

I wish ASUS finaly prepare some realy good bios just for bloomf's ;]

[nacho_arroyo]

Really nice Bios the BIOS 0878 -, with the 0002 my board cant save any settings. I take this results with Single Stage

http://hwbot.org/community/submissio...30_5402.81_mhz

http://hwbot.org/community/submissio...930_5sec_103ms


Regards!

[zsamz_]

Updated 08/16/2010 -

Rampage III Extreme -

BIOS 0878 -
1. Opened Memory Timing Selections for Ultimate Tweaking
2. General Performance Enhancements for Overclocking
3. AnandTech Memory Article BIOS - Support provided by ASUS USA Tech Support (that would be me) Only

http://www.mediafire.com/file/850dsy...-ASUS-0878.rar

BIOS 0002 -
1. Improved Overclocking
2. General Performance Enhancements including correct Temperature Monitoring
3. Support provided by ASUS USA/UK Tech Support Only
4. Newer Code than the 0009 BIOS leak

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mi95l6...-ASUS-0002.rar

seriously any hope for bloomfeild bios
i have no plans to go subzero yet lol
i would like to know if it can run my 920 as good as the rexII or should i just sell my board

[Coolbreeze]

I'm thinking of upgrading my PSU to the just released Corsair AX1200 PSU. I've got the HX1000 now but the AX1200 has better specs and a better warranty and I want to future proof my system a bit. Has anybody used this PSU with the Asus Rampage III Extreme?. How do you like it? Does it live up to the excellent reviews that I've seen from JonnyGuru and others. Most of all I want to be assured that this PSU is compatible with the Rampage III Extreme. The first PSU I tried with the R3E, a PC Power&Cooling 1K-SR apparently fried 3 motherboards that I connected to it so compatibility is very important to me. Please let me know your opinions

Thanks

[kill_a_wat]

I just flashed BIOS2 to 0002 and it seems to work pretty well so far...I think it reduced the flakeness at higher bclk...still early stages but seems good so far. This is with my Bloomfield 950

[douglatins]

Guys i need some help i just figured my 480 is running x8 is this board, 2nd slot. What should i do?

[Chigurh]

Guys i need some help i just figured my 480 is running x8 is this board, 2nd slot. What should i do?

put it n 1 or 3

[UrbanSmooth]

Add another 480 and don't worry about it.

[Samson]

Before dropping the PLL to 1.4v I couldn't get 4.2Ghz stable to save my life. As far as LLC, I keep mine at full and the voltage doesn't move up or down.

CPU PLL : Phase Locked Loop (PLL) relates to a chip that is responsible of regulating the power supply provided to one or more of the CPU cores.
It helps calibrate CPU clocks and voltages.
I have been told that it can be lowered as far down as 1.35v and doing so can help keep your temps lower, thus helping your overclock.
On the other hand, increasing PLL voltage can help stabilize overckloced frequencies form fluctuation during load. However, raising too much can
hurt overclocks and cause instability. Too high can cause chip damage. Best to stay bellow 1.9v. Recommended middle ground: 1.5v.
Mine is set to 1.4v

LoadLine Calibration (LLC) reduces voltage drops (but doesn't eliminate it) keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load.
So it is obvious that enabling it would help overclocks. However ! It has been suggested that LLC can allow for dangerous voltage spikes and can (once again)
potentially damage the CPU (especially one running 24/7) lowering or eliminating its overclockability.
Essentially, if you can get your overclock without it, better !


Just my 2 cents worth.

I dont seem to understand why we have BIOS files with smaller numbers? As they make improvements doesn't the number supposed to get larger? i.e 0802>0878 etc etc

Yeh, I was wondering the same thing They seem to be all-over-the-place ?!

thank you for the bios

why 2 new bios same time?
bios 878 will be more recent than the 0002 (date of the file, 878: 8/13, 0002: 8/10), it is also includes "changes" of 0002?

Yes, I have the same question. Does BIOS 878 contain all the improvements of BIOS 0002 and then some ?
Or is it the other way around ? Or not at all ?!

[vladimir]

I'm thinking of upgrading my PSU to the just released Corsair AX1200 PSU. I've got the HX1000 now but the AX1200 has better specs and a better warranty and I want to future proof my system a bit. Has anybody used this PSU with the Asus Rampage III Extreme?. How do you like it? Does it live up to the excellent reviews that I've seen from JonnyGuru and others.

Hooked mine up today and my only complaint is that I would have liked 1 longer SATA power cable or at least an extension for that cable. I really haven't put it through the paces as yet, but so far I'm happy with it.