haste Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 Ok. I cannot get my board over 305 fsb. It simply locks up before windows even starts booting. I get past the bios and then the computer locks up just before "Verifying DMI Pool Data" starts... I'm not new to o/cing so I went through the normal steps of localizing the problem....it seems the motherboard itself is holding me back. I ran my memory at DDR550(275mhz) and let memtest run 2 loops, and I didn't get any errors. I had the cpu running at 2.9ghz w/1.4v in an A8n32-SLI board with no issues. I went with the DFI hoping to push it over 3ghz cuz the Asus couldn't handle a higher FSB. Boy, was I wrong... Any ideas? This is my very first DFI motherboard so there may be some setting I'm missing? Anything you guys need to know...I'll help to the best of my ability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr hooks Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 Not sure bro try 2 update bios from dfi site and and read O.C guide buy happy games.Search is your friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 Welcome to the Street Is this a new build? If so check out the NF4 LanParty - initial build guild w/pictures? linkage. If not check it out. All four (4) power connectors plugged into the motherboard? These are; 24-pin main power connector 4-pin 12v secondary connector or EPS 4-pin 5v/12v molex connection or HDD-type 4-pin 5v/12v floppy connection or FDD-type What CPU multiplier are you using? Use x9 with a Opty. What’s your memory timings? Also 2 loops of memtest is not enough. Test your memory with memtest test’s #5 and #8 for 15-20 passes each. Then do all tests for 20 passes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDMF Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 If the lower half of the DRAM config page is on auto, it will crap out close to 300.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praz Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 Memory timings that worked with an Asus are not going to work with this board. 305HTT is nothing for a NF4 SLI-DR. If it won't go past that speed either the memory or processor is to blame or the timings are incorrect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haste Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 Welcome to the StreetAll four (4) power connectors plugged into the motherboard? These are; 24-pin main power connector 4-pin 12v secondary connector or EPS 4-pin 5v/12v molex connection or HDD-type 4-pin 5v/12v floppy connection or FDD-type What CPU multiplier are you using? Use x9 with a Opty. What’s your memory timings? Also 2 loops of memtest is not enough. Test your memory with memtest test’s #5 and #8 for 15-20 passes each. Then do all tests for 20 passes. Is the connector for the 4 pin floppy right behind the upper PCI-X slot? I don't have anything connected to that... Using 9x multiplier. Even dropping my CPU multi down to 6 and my mem divider to 1/2 I still cant get past 305... Would memory timings still mess things up even if the memory at a low speed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunari Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 Is the connector for the 4 pin floppy right behind the upper PCI-X slot?I don't have anything connected to that... Using 9x multiplier. Even dropping my CPU multi down to 6 and my mem divider to 1/2 I still cant get past 305... Would memory timings still mess things up even if the memory at a low speed? Connect that floppy power connector then, it's there for a reason :nod: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 Is the connector for the 4 pin floppy right behind the upper PCI-X slot?I don't have anything connected to that... Yes, it requires a floppy style connector. Would memory timings still mess things up even if the memory at a low speed?Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haste Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 lewlz. i feel like a n00b im at 320fsb right now as i'm typing this. the floppy connector seems to have done the trick... i'll post back with more results later. too bad my wire management just went out the window... thanks fast butt response and help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 lewlz. i feel like a n00bim at 320fsb right now as i'm typing this. the floppy connector seems to have done the trick... i'll post back with more results later. too bad my wire management just went out the window... thanks fast butt response and help! Don't worry about it....it's why we are here. I also suggest reading the following link. It will really help you out. There is a lot of good info about your BIOS settings. The Definitive DFI AMD Overclocking Guide. It may seem a little overwhelming at first but it’s not that bad. Take your time, be patient and asking questions. Keep reading the posts and have fun Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haste Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 :drool: 3.1ghz locked up as soon as the desktop appeared at 1.5v 3.05ghz is running good so far. im gonna run orthos all night to make sure my processor is stable. thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvintang Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 arn't you glad you got a dfi mobo? hope its stable! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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