Asus Maximus Formula

vivanco · Apr 4, 2008

i just got myself one, running my E8400 @3.6 and testing 400 fsb and 800mhz ram ( with my asus commando i used to run 8x multi and 500 fsb, going to try that next )
i'llsee if i can hit and bench with 500fsb with 9x multy like i did with my asus Commando i sold

erocker · Apr 4, 2008

Tom what processor are you currently using. :confused:

For a little over 4.2 on my E8400 I use:

x9 multi
FSB = 468
FSB Strap = 400 Which gives me DDR2 1247
PCI-E = 110
Ram timings= 5 5-5-15
DRAM static read is Disabled
Ai Clock Twister is Strong
Trans Booster is Enabled
Boost Level is 0

NB (Set at) 1.57
Ram V's (Set at) 2.12
LLC = Enabled
DDR2 Controller Ref = DDR2 Ref

Unless I missed something, I think everything else I leave on AUTO.

vivanco said:
i just got myself one, running my E8400 @3.6 and testing 400 fsb and 800mhz ram ( with my asus commando i used to run 8x multi and 500 fsb, going to try that next )
i'llsee if i can hit and bench with 500fsb with 9x multy like i did with my asus Commando i sold

Hopefully this can help you out too. I didn't list CPU volts because I'm kind of lost there and probablly use to much at these settings.

trt740 · Apr 4, 2008

those setting rock stable at 4.2ghz plus

erocker said:
Tom what processor are you currently using. For a little over 4.2 on my E8400 I use:

x9 multi
FSB = 468
FSB Strap = 400 Which gives me DDR2 1247
PCI-E = 110
Ram timings= 5 5-5-15
DRAM static read is Disabled
Ai Clock Twister is Strong
Trans Booster is Enabled
Boost Level is 0

NB (Set at) 1.57
Ram V's (Set at) 2.12
LLC = Enabled
DDR2 Controller Ref = DDR2 Ref

Unless I missed something, I think everything else I leave on AUTO.

Hopefully this can help you out too. I didn't list CPU volts because I'm kind of lost there and probablly use to much at these settings.

This board is unreal but man it is like learning a new science to overclock it. I think i'm to lazy to overclock this board.The ramage must be crazy no thx LOL

no need for a e8500 now. This thing screams. My ram is lightning fast. Erocker are you using the little northbridge fan or is it loud as hell.

Cold Storm · Apr 4, 2008

See, I knew you'd like it man! I'm glad to hear about that board! It sounds like a good buy and something I'd have to look into!

trt740 · Apr 4, 2008

Cold Storm said:
See, I knew you'd like it man! I'm glad to hear about that board! It sounds like a good buy and something I'd have to look into!

I'm happier than a DOG WITH TWO DICKS!!!!! :toast:

Thx to all who voted anyone who doesn't like this board is crazy. I'm running 4.23 ghz at 1.36v DDR 2 1247 and it will go higher.

Cold Storm · Apr 4, 2008

I can't wait to see it clock to the wall! and thats pretty sweet with the volts! Frogger, you did know what you where talking about! Great stuff right here

Frogger · Apr 4, 2008

trt740 said:
I'm happier than a DOG WITH TWO DICKS!!!!! Thx to all who voted anyone who doesn't like this board is crazy. I'm running 4.23 ghz at 1.36v DDR 2 1247 and it will go higher.

That's one happy dog :roll:

Enjoy

@ Storm: Thanks & I'll be waiting for trt's post when he Hits the wall too! will be nice to see what the Z tops out at

Cold Storm · Apr 4, 2008

Oh yes we will! Also Waiting to see how that dog does with his night life! lol... :toast:

vivanco · Apr 5, 2008

trt740 said:
I'm happier than a DOG WITH TWO DICKS!!!!! Thx to all who voted anyone who doesn't like this board is crazy. I'm running 4.23 ghz at 1.36v DDR 2 1247 and it will go higher.

hey trt740 could you write your settings for me maybe i could try something similar, Thanks

Tatty_Two · Apr 5, 2008

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?p=734260#post734260

trt740 · Apr 5, 2008

vivanco said:
hey trt740 could you write your settings for me maybe i could try something similar, Thanks

Originally Posted by erocker
Tom what processor are you currently using. For a little over 4.2 on my E8400 I use:

x9 multi
FSB = 468
FSB Strap = 400 Which gives me DDR2 1247
PCI-E = 110
Ram timings= 5 5-5-15
DRAM static read is Disabled
Ai Clock Twister is Strong
Trans Booster is Enabled
Boost Level is 0

NB (Set at) 1.57
Ram V's (Set at) 2.12
LLC = Enabled
DDR2 Controller Ref = DDR2 Ref

Unless I missed something, I think everything else I leave on AUTO.

Hopefully this can help you out too. I didn't list CPU volts because I'm kind of lost there and probablly use to much at these settings.

I used erockers.

erocker · Apr 5, 2008

Nice, the volts you use for your cpu work with mine (3d06stable)!!! I've been overvolting my cpu too much.

Have you gotten any higher yet?

trt740 · Apr 5, 2008

erocker said:
Nice, the volts you use for your cpu work with mine (3d06stable)!!! I've been overvolting my cpu too much. Have you gotten any higher yet?

no i get a reset button error at 4.280ghz

erocker · Apr 5, 2008

I think with either 2 or 4 bumps over 1.36 (2 or 4 bumps over 1.4 [setting]) I can get 4.320 3d06 stable. Oh and I bumped the NB volts by one or two as well. I just posted my 3d06 scores. :rockout:

trt740 · Apr 5, 2008

erocker said:
I think with either 2 or 4 bumps over 1.36 (2 or 4 bumps over 1.4 [setting]) I can get 4.320 3d06 stable. Oh and I bumped the NB volts by one or two as well. I just posted my 3d06 scores.

does a soft reset ever hang on you erocker mine hang but with a second button push it resets fine at 4.213ghz.

PaulieG · Apr 5, 2008

I'm finding that the e8400/x3110 really has a hard time clocking over 4.3, regardless of vcore or northbridge increases. Though I'm real happy at 4.25 (500x8.5)

Cold Storm · Apr 5, 2008

TRT, your making me think twice about going with DFI on my next board... Duel carding is looking good.. and that board is looking sweet!

DOM · Apr 5, 2008

Paulieg said:
I'm finding that the e8400/x3110 really has a hard time clocking over 4.3, regardless of vcore or northbridge increases. Though I'm real happy at 4.25 (500x8.5)

have you tryed X9 multi ?

Tatty_Two · Apr 5, 2008

Paulieg said:
I'm finding that the e8400/x3110 really has a hard time clocking over 4.3, regardless of vcore or northbridge increases. Though I'm real happy at 4.25 (500x8.5)

I am sure Trog has had his E8400 to 4.5gig on air, check his SuperPI.

erocker · Apr 5, 2008

trt740 said:
does a soft reset ever hang on you erocker mine hang but with a second button push it resets fine at 4.213ghz.

It's happend before, but not using the setting I've listed above. What bios are you on?

trt740 · Apr 6, 2008

try these setting to get a 500+ fsb

erocker said:
It's happend before, but not using the setting I've listed above. What bios are you on?

Originally Posted by Grnfinger
This is running a E8400

from memory I think it was.....

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 500
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1200
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 18
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 45
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : moderate
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax level: 0

CPU Voltage : 1.38v
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge Voltage : 1.53
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

mine is now priming at 8x500fsb

trt740 · Apr 6, 2008

here is my board with these settings

trt740 said:
Originally Posted by Grnfinger
This is running a E8400

from memory I think it was.....

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 500
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1200
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 18
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 45
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : moderate
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax level: 0

CPU Voltage : 1.38v
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge Voltage : 1.53
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

mine is now priming at 8x500fsb

trt740 · Apr 6, 2008

Even better wow!!!! this boards amazing!!! 525 FSB

trt740 said:

It's gonna prime aswell and I think it will go even higher

erocker · Apr 6, 2008

Wow! That's an incredible FSB. Thanks for posting the settings! :toast:

trt740 · Apr 6, 2008

erocker said:
Wow! That's an incredible FSB. Thanks for posting the settings!

it's gonna go higher

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