Asrock P67 Extreme4 UEFI & Drivers thread [Extreme6 & Pro3 owners welcome]

[mach82]

Have you tried the EtronTech 1.0.098 driver? If you have I'll add the Xporter to the list.

I've just checked with the latest Win7 64bit driver (1.0.098) - my patriot Exporter Xt 8GB doesn't work with the EntronTech USB 3.0 controller.

[emueyes]

The PLX chip doesn't need a HS at all, as you can see here

Thanks Ket, that was what I suspected. I reckon, then, that a decent aftermarket heatsink would be better for the PCH than the standard 'bling' heat-trap, if lapping the existing h/s makes a difference.

I don't yet have am Ext4 to play with so it's just speculation, but some other chips may also be affected by heat - clock chips etc - pointing a non contact thermometer around the board and perhaps using ram heatsinks and some frag tape might help.

[Ket]

I've just checked with the latest Win7 64bit driver (1.0.098) - my patriot Exporter Xt 8GB doesn't work with the EntronTech USB 3.0 controller.

Ill add it to the list.

Thanks Ket, that was what I suspected. I reckon, then, that a decent aftermarket heatsink would be better for the PCH than the standard 'bling' heat-trap, if lapping the existing h/s makes a difference.

I don't yet have am Ext4 to play with so it's just speculation, but some other chips may also be affected by heat - clock chips etc - pointing a non contact thermometer around the board and perhaps using ram heatsinks and some frag tape might help.

Lapping the crappy stock HS, using decent TIM and replacing the pushpins does make quite a difference (in my case at least), but its still no replacement for a properly designed HS - if you can find one that fits of course.

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On a sidenote my Asrock contact has been in touch and hes forwarded all the details to be looked into. Stay tuned for further updates as I get them

[lavazza]

Would you mind adding this for investigation ?

Hello from a newbie to the forum.
I got some very strange bug. UEFI is not fullscren on my XL2370(DVI).
Tried 1.60C, now with 1.61.


Can u advice guys ?

[Ket]

^ I already responded to that when you asked use the buttons on your monitor to adjust horizontal and verticle widths, you should be fine after that.

[lavazza]

^ I already responded to that when you asked use the buttons on your monitor to adjust horizontal and verticle widths, you should be fine after that.

This is not possible with digital DVI connection. Thats why i asked for investigation

[Falkentyne]

Are you using an ATI video card? And what monitor?

[gurneyhck]

Does it really matter that the bios isn't full full screen on your pc? There are other things to worry about in life... get serious ...

[lavazza]

Are you using an ATI video card? And what monitor?

Im using Asus GTX460 and Samsung XL2370 which both were working superbly with my previous 775 setup.

@gurneyhck , this is a bug and if you are not interested in solving it i think it is useless to abuse other people who consider it serious. Regards.

[sukebe]

Does anybody know if these current asrock b3 models are being discontinued?

edit. nvm they're back up at newegg now.

[Ghostleader]

Does anybody knows if the third PCIe 16 slot goes through the PCH or the PLX chipset?

[papatsonis]

according to asrock on their website, its directly connected to pch
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.as...P67%20Extreme4

[Ket]

Im using Asus GTX460 and Samsung XL2370 which both were working superbly with my previous 775 setup.

@gurneyhck , this is a bug and if you are not interested in solving it i think it is useless to abuse other people who consider it serious. Regards.

The UEFI is a different resolution to the legacy BIOS AFAIK, this is likely why it doesn't appear full screen. I'll add this issue to the list but its low priority as the problem really is more specific to your configuration (TV not proper monitor) and not a bug. Theres far more pressing concerns atm such as sorting the USB3 issues out.

[eevoh]

Does anyone know if intel has resolved the sata issue on p67 sandy bridge motherboards? or if the p67 extreme 6 has this issue?

[eGGe86]

Does anyone know if intel has resolved the sata issue on p67 sandy bridge motherboards? or if the p67 extreme 6 has this issue?

LOL, you have not much read about this issue then Intel has repaired the flaws and now the fixed M/Bs are signed with "B3", which means they are fixed and have no faulty sata ports. All manufacurers boards are working. I believe that the faulty M/Bs are not even for sale anymore.

Man, it is not hard to google and see for yourself what is going on

[Cy4n1d3]

Ket, do you think ASrock would be so kind to implement some more steps in voltages like vccio, vccsa, pll? It really bothers me that sometimes I'm unable to hit the sweet spot in pll or vccio...
More wish than bug though

[Ghostleader]

@papatsonis

Thanks, most have missed it when I checked that page last time I was there, hmmm, or have they updated it recently?


Btw, checking out PhysX performance with a PhysX card either in the second PCIe slot or the third PCIe slot, x8/x8 vs x16/x4

[Ket]

Ket, do you think ASrock would be so kind to implement some more steps in voltages like vccio, vccsa, pll? It really bothers me that sometimes I'm unable to hit the sweet spot in pll or vccio...
More wish than bug though

I'll mention it to them once we have worked through the USB3 issues

I might be making a very interesting post soon. I'm getting real pissed wih how hot my 2500k runs so I'm right on the edge of taking a razor blade to it and finding out if the IHS is truely soldered on or if its just TIM under there. My gut tells me its just TIM as 88c when stress testing with IBT (AVX enabled) with only 1.34v @ 4.5GHz can't be right.

[Olivon]

I tried Offset voltage mode and LLC's are completly differents compared to Fixed mode.

In fixed mode, LLC 1 & 2 are really good.
With Offset mode, LLC 1 & 2 are way too strong.

Not easy to get stable in this mode (offset), I got several BSOD, 0X0a mostly.

[papatsonis]

I tried Offset voltage mode and LLC's are completly differents compared to Fixed mode.

In fixed mode, LLC 1 & 2 are really good.
With Offset mode, LLC 1 & 2 are way too strong.

Not easy to get stable in this mode (offset), I got several BSOD, 0X0a mostly.

It's totally normal behaviour what you describe here
a Draft explanation :

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=536

[Cy4n1d3]

I'll mention it to them once we have worked through the USB3 issues

I might be making a very interesting post soon. I'm getting real pissed wih how hot my 2500k runs so I'm right on the edge of taking a razor blade to it and finding out if the IHS is truely soldered on or if its just TIM under there. My gut tells me its just TIM as 88c when stress testing with IBT (AVX enabled) with only 1.34v @ 4.5GHz can't be right.

Great
And let me know how your experiment goes!

[Retrolock]

Just bought an asrock p67 pro3 b3 to pair with my i5-2500k... Can't use it yet I'm looking around for an aftermarket cooler, though I can still use my old 775 thermalright ultima 90!

[dnottis]

Hey guys just wanted to drop a final note. Got the ASUS P8P67 B3 installed today. Had it at 4.6 @ 1.32v in minutes. Its amazing when you have LLC options that don't disappear and voltage that can hold what is selected in the bios.

My experience with the Asrock Pro3 b2 was enjoyable, with the b3 it was living hell though. This board has proven to be a worthy replacement and I'll be shooting for 4.8 or 5.0 now.

Thanks for all the help and advice - good luck!!

[Ghostleader]

@dnottis

You´re welcome

Good luck with your Asus board, it looks promising

[banwell]

I tried Offset voltage mode and LLC's are completly differents compared to Fixed mode.

In fixed mode, LLC 1 & 2 are really good.
With Offset mode, LLC 1 & 2 are way too strong.

Not easy to get stable in this mode (offset), I got several BSOD, 0X0a mostly.

I noted down my LLC and Offset reading. Its pretty reliable and you can quickly get a feeling for whats going on. YMMV...


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Vcore Vcore Bios Temp Bios Vcore Idle Vcore Load Idle Temp Max core temp
Auto X37 1.176 30 0.872 1.152/1.16 24 43
Auto x38 1.176 30 0.88 1.16 24 44
Auto x39 1.176/1.184 30 0.872 1.160/1.168 24 45
Auto x40 1.176/1.184 30 0.872 1.160/1.168 24 46
Auto x41 BSOD
Auto x41 1.176/1.184 30 0.872 1.160/1.168 24 46


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Offset Vcore Bios Temp Bios Vcore Idle Vcore Load Idle Temp Max core temp
x37 1.280/1.288 34 Failed to post
0.01 X37 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264 24 49
0.01 x38 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264/1.272 24 50
0.01 x39 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264/1.272 24 51
0.01 x40 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264/1.272 24 51
0.01 x41 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264/1.272 24 51
0.01 x42 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.264/1.272 24 52
0.01 x43 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.272/1.280 24 53
0.01 x44 1.280/1.288 34 0.984 1.272/1.280 24 54


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Offset Vcore Bios Temp Bios Vcore Idle Vcore Load Idle Temp Max core temp
0.03 x44 1.304 35 1.008 1.288/1.296 24 54
0.03 x45 1.296/1.304 34.5/35 1.008 1.288/1.296 24 54
0.03 x46 1.296/1.304 34.5/35 1.008 1.288/1.296 24 56


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Offset Vcore Bios Temp Bios Vcore Idle Vcore Load Idle Temp Max core temp
0.035 x46 1.304/1.312 35 1.008 1.296/1.304 24 56
0.035 x47 1.304/1.312 35/35.5 1.008 1.296/1.304 24 57
0.035 x48 1.016 24 Ran test in windows then BSOD x101


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Offset Vcore Bios Temp Bios Vcore Idle Vcore Load Idle Temp Max core temp
0.05 x48 1.32 35.5/36 1.312/1.320 24 56 Ran test in windows then BSOD x101
0.07 x48 1.336 35.5 24 Crashed didn’t post
0.08 x48 1.344 37.5 1.056/1.080 1.336/1.344 24 61 Posted ran prime BSOD x101
0.1 x48 1.360/1.368 38 1.08 1.352/1.36 24 62

0.1 x49 1.360/1.368 37.5 1.08 1.36/1.368 24 Ran test in windows then BSOD x101
0.12 x49 1.384 37.5/38 1.096/1.104 1.376/1.384 24 65 Ran test in windows then BSOD x101
0.15 x49 1.408 39 1.12/1128 1.392/1.4/1.408 67 Stopped it after 10 mins or so

llc5 0.17 x50 1.424/1432 40/40.5 1.144/1.152 1.4 24 Bsd x101 on prime instant
llc4 0.17 x50 1.448 1.144/1.152 1.424/1.432 24 70 Bsd x101 on after 3 mins of prime
llc4 0.18 x50 1.464 43 1.16 1.424/1.432 24 71 Bsd x101 on after 3 mins of prime
lcc4 0.18 x50 1.464 43 1.16 1.424/1.432 24
lcc3 0.18 x50 1.488 45 1.464/1.472 76 Bsd x101 on after 3 mins of prime


LLC adds a slug onto the Bios Vcore. Only really needed at higher multis for me.