ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ / A10-7700K observations

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Yes, I'm using the iGPU. Not sure why HWMonitor isn't showing the temp, just dl'd the other day it should be the newest version...

Yeah strange, same HWMonitor version here what biso version are you using? I'm on 2.81 (Beta).

Thanks for the tip on drivers! I did a fresh W7 install so I'm running on W7's achi drivers I guess...
I did install the newest catalyst package, guess that doesn't install AMD's sata drivers.

Installed mine via my local os and software deployment server (opsi), used drivers from asrock website and ended up with amd-sata drivers. Also I'm able to flip between ide and ahci mode without boot issues.

Sorry, I don't have a copy of the new Aida64. Here's a screen cap of the bios mem timing page though.
Hope it has the info you need:

I tried these settings but no boot at 1866 and even 1600. CL8 is the best my sticks can handle at 1866.
Aida64 does few more XMP profiles than the bios here, quite helpfull.
Adata XGP V2 2600 CL11 Kit

Crucial Ballistix Tactical 1866 CL9 Kit

Like your kit the Crucials use relative low RFC's. Amd seems to like this.

Thanks for the tip on C6. I always turn it off for my HTPC box...
To be honest, I'm not sure exactly what it does other than cause the machine to enter a deep sleep mode.
Right or wrong, I was always afraid it may prevent my machine from waking to record TV shows.

In C6 cpu takes short nap's if idle. To save power i usually also turn on "Power Down Enable" on memory settings, saves 2-3W in idle.