UnOfficial Asus Rampage II Extreme Thread

[Moonunit]

Bios 1913 for you


Cool! Thanks! I'll flash it tomorrow and try it out. I was at the coast for the weekend, but been playing with bclk a little. Testing @ 220, seems stable.

Any news on how this bios affects things?

Has anyone done any mods to the NB cooler to improve air cooling? Was thinking of doing a ghetto mod with an old P4 Cpu cooler, just want to get some ideas before I start.

[DashTrash]

Any news on how this bios affects things?

Has anyone done any mods to the NB cooler to improve air cooling? Was thinking of doing a ghetto mod with an old P4 Cpu cooler, just want to get some ideas before I start.

No chance to try yet. Got home from the beach, and was playing with c7 settings on the ram. Was going to flash Monday afternoon, but a bunch of stuff came up. I am going to disassemble to system to mod the case, but will have it on the bench. I hope to do that tomorrow before I work all weekend. If I don't get to it this week, will for sure next week. I put the swiftech nb block that bolts into the stock heatsink. So not air cooled on that. I can't remember if I ever took off the stock sinks to check the thermal paste. I've heard the factory job can suck. I should double check that while I have it out on the bench! Anyone else had luck with the new bios?

[DashTrash]

Just spent all day putting in an oven/over oven microwave today. Hope to get the system on the bench tomorrow. If not, next Tues.

[namegt]

SETUP

CPU: Intel Core i7-950
Mainboard: ASUS Rampage II EX B3
RAM: CORSAIR DDR3 4G PC3-16000 CL8 DOMINATOR GT
VGA: ATI Radeon HD 5850 1GB
HDD: WD 1500G
Power: Cooler Master SiLENT PRO Gold 1200W
Cooler: THERMOLAB BARAM 2010
Case: CoolerMaster CL-001-KKN1-GP
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 64Bit







i7-950 4GHz Overclock Test

▲ intel Core i7 950 @ 4GHz / DDR3 @ 2000MHz 7-7-7-20 1T
1M Seuper PI


▲ intel Core i7 950 @ 4GHz / DDR3 @ 2000MHz 7-7-7-20 1T
32M Seuper PI


▲ intel Core i7 950 @ 4GHz / DDR3 @ 2000MHz 7-7-7-20 1T
PIFast


▲ intel Core i7 950 @ 4GHz / DDR3 @ 2000MHz 7-7-7-20 1T
Memory Benchmark


▲ intel Core i7 950 @ 4GHz / DDR3 @ 2000MHz 7-7-7-20 1T
MaxxMEM Benchmark


▲ intel Core i7 950 @ 4GHz / DDR3 @ 2000MHz 7-7-7-20 1T
wprime 32M / 1024M


▲ intel Core i7 950 @ 4GHz / DDR3 @ 2000MHz 7-7-7-20 1T
CINEBENCH R10


▲ intel Core i7 950 @ 4GHz / DDR3 @ 2000MHz 7-7-7-20 1T
CINEBENCH R11.5


▲ intel Core i7 950 @ 4GHz / DDR3 @ 2000MHz 7-7-7-20 1T
3Dmark Vantage


i7-950 @ 4G Overclocking
cpu : 1.315





i7-950 @ 4G Overclocking
IDLE : 241.5w



i7-950 @ 4G Overclocking
LOAD : 396.0w

[ViViD]

Nice Pics 950 Low Voltage
AMD OverClocker
Some LN2 Next Test

[headala]

Hi, guys, has anyone had one or more of their memory channels disappear with this board? I’ve had my R2E for about a year and a half, along with my C0 920, but just recently started having problems. I’m currently running only 2 channels cause it won’t recognize the third slot (furthest from the cpu socket). I don’t think it’s a dimm issue as I’ve switched them around and it still happens. Are there some tests I could run? Memtest shows no errors in dual-channel mode.

You guys think it’s my 920 or my R2E, or another problem?

Thanks for your help.

[GoNz0]

i lost a slot after bending a cpu pin, worked once i found it and pulled it back into shape.

[headala]

GoNz0, thanks for the tip. I loosened up on my mount and that seemed to make it a little bit better. After that, I found this site here.
Specifically, my QPI/DRAM voltage's relationship with my DRAM bus voltage was too large. So if you have the same problem, check that.

I plan on draining, cleaning, lapping my cpu, and doing a remount soon. I'll check for bent pins then and let you guys know.

I hope that helps someone!

[lgustavomp]

Hi, guys, has anyone had one or more of their memory channels disappear with this board? I’ve had my R2E for about a year and a half, along with my C0 920, but just recently started having problems. I’m currently running only 2 channels cause it won’t recognize the third slot (furthest from the cpu socket). I don’t think it’s a dimm issue as I’ve switched them around and it still happens. Are there some tests I could run? Memtest shows no errors in dual-channel mode.

You guys think it’s my 920 or my R2E, or another problem?

Thanks for your help.

I got almost the same problem here. I have 12gb, but ALWAYS when i turn my rig on it only reads 10gbs. So, i hit "del" to enter bios, wait for the bios screen to fully load and then i turn the computer off and right after that i turn it on again (not reset, turn off and turn on). That way it recognize all my 12gb.

btw i'm using a xeon x5650 on it.

[cstkl1]

ok for the ram disappear thingy

put all the dref voltage to +0mv
dont let it flux

[cstkl1]

awesome 2k c8 4gb on a x58 .. eh...result with so much pics.

[Johnmark]

Hi, guys, has anyone had one or more of their memory channels disappear with this board? I’ve had my R2E for about a year and a half, along with my C0 920, but just recently started having problems. I’m currently running only 2 channels cause it won’t recognize the third slot (furthest from the cpu socket). I don’t think it’s a dimm issue as I’ve switched them around and it still happens. Are there some tests I could run? Memtest shows no errors in dual-channel mode.

You guys think it’s my 920 or my R2E, or another problem?

Thanks for your help.

Sounds familiar. Same thing, one slot would not work.
First off reset the CPU as the memory controller is integrated and this could be the problem.
Look for a bent pin in the memory slot.
I had RMAed the mobo because of a bent pin in the memory slot, but that didn't fix the problem (didn't tell them it was a bent pin as they won't warranty it). Recieved replacement mobo and still problems with that slot.

Talked with Asus tech. and he told me it was a shorting issue (after replacing CPU and mobo), how is that possible, it was working. So I pulled the board, put a piece of electrical tape on the mobo where each stand-off is screwed to the case.
Presto never had an issue since. Tech couldn't tell me why the mobo was shorting after working fine for a few months, but it worked. And hopefully will work for you.

John

[headala]

Hi, John, thanks for letting us know. Mine appears to be working now, but I'll keep that in mind if I have more problems.

[dpajur]

So back to this new beta BIOS, anyone try it?

Is it stable? Does it offer any more room for overclocking?

I'm afraid to try it out, sitting on 1802

[DEFLORATOR]

So back to this new beta BIOS, anyone try it?

Is it stable? Does it offer any more room for overclocking?

I'm afraid to try it out, sitting on 1802

Yes, it seems stable. At least what was stable with 1802 is stable with 1913 (checked thoroughly with Prime96 64bit and Linx 64bit). I didn't try going further or lowering voltages with 1913.
But I'm a perfectionist and what literally kills me are typos that 1913 bios contains. For example, there is MODREN instead of MODERN in hints.

[dpajur]

Say, what QPI voltage are you running on your CPU?

I was afraid to push mine further, got it at 4GHz at the moment and 1.325v, but the QPI is at 1.4v. If I drop it any lower it becomes unstable

Just wondering. I have a Xeon version of i7-920.

[DEFLORATOR]

Say, what QPI voltage are you running on your CPU?

I was afraid to push mine further, got it at 4GHz at the moment and 1.325v, but the QPI is at 1.4v. If I drop it any lower it becomes unstable

Just wondering. I have a Xeon version of i7-920.

In my case vQPI is just the same as vcore - 1.3875v. vQPI highly depends on UCLK/DRAM frequency and DRAM timings.

[ElAguila]

I need to replace my current cpu cooler. I have a TRUE but it is several years old and gotten pitted over time. Does anybody know if the Noctua D14 will fit this motherboard but not block all of the ram slots?

[Johnmark]

Hi, John, thanks for letting us know. Mine appears to be working now, but I'll keep that in mind if I have more problems.

Glad to share my experience as this was a real mind bender. Took a LOT of time to sort out, so hopefully the next person doesn't have to go through the same process.

[Breit]

I need to replace my current cpu cooler. I have a TRUE but it is several years old and gotten pitted over time. Does anybody know if the Noctua D14 will fit this motherboard but not block all of the ram slots?

the noctua nh-d14 fits perfectly, i'm using one myself on the r2e. you only have to check if it fits in your case.

[GoNz0]

jesus crist, whats with the super size images, never heard of a plain old link instead of buggering up the forum layout

[[Wanted]]

i have :

Intel Core i7 920 @ 4 Ghz 1.18v ( cooled by Swiftech Apogee GTZ, Laing Ultra + EK100,HW labs GTX 480 chrome + 8 fans), Asus Rampage 2 Extreme and Gigabyte X58-UD5, 3x2 GB Corsair Dominator GT 200 @ CL8 1.65v, Leadtek GTX285, SO Segate ST3250410AS + Storage Samsung 501LJ, Silver Power SP-S850 850W, DVD-RW Asus, Lian Li PC-A70B Moded, Asus VH242H 1080p, Windows 7 Ultimate x64


on ud5 i make 4.6 ghz on vantage with 1.51v bios ( 1.488v cpu-z and 1.49 on Multimetre)

on re2 i make 4.55 ghz on vantage cpu test with 1.475v bios (1.48 cpu-z and 1.52v multimetre)

if put 1.5v bios in load my cpu have 1.57v (multimetre) ... why board have this big overvolting ?? ...

My cpu need 1.51v>1.52v stable vcore for 4.6 ghz cpu test vantage ... and if i put 1.5v bios on re2 , mobo overvolt and my cpu have big temperatures >>> bsod

sry for my english

[DomagojX]

try with another bios version for r2e

[monza1412]

i have :

Intel Core i7 920 @ 4 Ghz 1.18v ( cooled by Swiftech Apogee GTZ, Laing Ultra + EK100,HW labs GTX 480 chrome + 8 fans), Asus Rampage 2 Extreme and Gigabyte X58-UD5, 3x2 GB Corsair Dominator GT 200 @ CL8 1.65v, Leadtek GTX285, SO Segate ST3250410AS + Storage Samsung 501LJ, Silver Power SP-S850 850W, DVD-RW Asus, Lian Li PC-A70B Moded, Asus VH242H 1080p, Windows 7 Ultimate x64


on ud5 i make 4.6 ghz on vantage with 1.51v bios ( 1.488v cpu-z and 1.49 on Multimetre)

on re2 i make 4.55 ghz on vantage cpu test with 1.475v bios (1.48 cpu-z and 1.52v multimetre)

if put 1.5v bios in load my cpu have 1.57v (multimetre) ... why board have this big overvolting ?? ...

My cpu need 1.51v>1.52v stable vcore for 4.6 ghz cpu test vantage ... and if i put 1.5v bios on re2 , mobo overvolt and my cpu have big temperatures >>> bsod

sry for my english

Loadline Calibration... disable it.

[[Wanted]]

i try 5>6 version bios and LLC Disable ... and no improvement