Alarm Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 First im pretty new to this! I got the CFX3200 a couple on months ago and built my own system (not the first) But the Bios has made my brain melt! I don't think i know what i let my self in for:eek: ! I would be really greatfull if some one can help about setting the board up. I have got it running ok but all the bios options are on default / auto settings. Now im sure its not running as fast as it could do. I have found a lot of memory tweaking guides but can't find any which relate to setting up the CPU and the other options. Im not looking for overclocking at the moment but would just like to get it off of the auto settings and the right timings for the fsb etc.( I have no idea what im doing :angel: ) If someone could post the "recommended" settings for my system I would appreciate it. (or point me in the right direction for a link etc) (and perhaps any mild performance tweaks) My system mobo dfi ut cfx3200 AMD 4600+ x2 939 2gb (4x 512 matched pair) ocz ddr400 premier ram 1x samsung 200gb sata2 hdd 1x westerndigital 250gb sata 2 hdd ATI x1950xtx graphics card x-fi Fatl1ty sound card. 1x samsung s182 dvd-rw 1x nec dvd-rw Running Windows Vista 64 premium Many thanks Alarm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lavell Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 What is the exact model number of your RAM? Give me a link to look it up so that I can give you the proper settings in the BIOS for your RAM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alarm Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memo...er_dual_channel This is the ram. Any help will be brilliant. settings for FSB and cpu settings would also be a great help and i might owe you a pint :beer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lavell Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 If you haven't done so already, you need to update the BIOS to 7/28/2006. Go to the DFI website and download the file. The file will make a bootable floppy disk that will flash the motherboard. Make sure you do this first before you adjust these settings. Make the following BIOS settings. This will maximize performance from your video card as well as your RAM. Try them and see if they will work for you: Menu: Genie BIOS Settings FSB Frequency - 200MHz LDT/FSB Frequency Ratio - x 5.0 CPU/FSB Frequency Ratio - x 12.0 CPU VID Control - 1.350V DRAM Voltage Control - 2.6V Leave all other settings under this menu at their default values. Menu: Genie BIOS Settings Submenu: DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency Set - 200=RAM/FSB:01/01 Command Per Clock - Disabled CAS Latency Control - 2.5 RAS# to CAS# delay - 03 bus clocks Min RAS# active time - 07 bus clocks Row precharge time - 03 bus clocks Row cycle time - 10 bus clocks Row refresh cyc time - 10 bus clocks Row to row delay - 00 bus clocks Write recovery time - 02 bus clocks Write to read delay - 01 bus clock Read to write delay - 01 bus clock Refresh period - 3120 cycles DRAM bank Interleaving - Enabled Errata 94 Enhancement - Disabled Errata 123 Enhancement - Disabled Odd Divisor Correct - Disabled DQS Skew Control - Auto DQS Skew Value - 0 DRAM Drive Strength - Level 8 DRAM Data Drive Strength - Auto DIMM 1/3 Clock Timing Skew - Auto DIMM 2/4 Clock Timing Skew - Auto Max Async Latency - 6.0ns Read Preamble Time - 4.0ns IdleCycle Limit - 32 cycles Dynamic Counter - Enabled R/W Queue Bypass - 16x Bypass Max - 7x Burst Length - 8 bursts Menu: Advanced Chipset Features Submenu: South Configuration Submenu: South Bridge Features ULi HPET – Enabled Menu: Advanced Chipset Features Submenu: PCIe Configuration Lane Reversal GFX1 – Enabled GFX2 – Enabled Power Down Unused Port GFX1 – Disabled GFX2 – Disabled GPP – Disabled Hide Empty PCIe Port – Disabled TXCLK Gating – Enabled PCIe Common Clock – Enabled 10% Extra Current GFX1 – Enabled GFX2 – Enabled GPP – Disabled SB – Disabled I hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alarm Posted April 25, 2007 Posted April 25, 2007 Thanks Lavell, Tried all the settings saved restarted and got nothing Thought I had latest bios but not so and for some reason Vista wont let me run either winbios update or let me format the floppy using the latest bios?? so going to do it on works computer today and update the bios tonight. I did manage to update the bios for cpu timings and fsb and the pcie config. and the first 8 items on the RAM timings. so ram is running at 400mhz rather than 333mhz Ran Counterstrike video stress test before and after bios changes. Before I was getting 129fps avg now getting 100fps ??? will keep you updated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lavell Posted April 25, 2007 Posted April 25, 2007 Damn, I forgot that you're running 4 sticks of 512MB RAM. Change the DRAM Frequency Set setting to 166=RAM/FSB:05/06. By default, when having all 4 memory slots filled with RAM, the speed of the RAM is supposed to clock down to 333MHz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alarm Posted April 25, 2007 Posted April 25, 2007 Ok almost sorted. why shouldn't you run it at 400mhz when 4 sticks of ram are used?. Right updated bios made all the changes and the same thing happens no post it just stops So i have put filled in all the other fields as before. I think there may be a ram timing error in there as it works with the ither settings any ideas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lavell Posted April 26, 2007 Posted April 26, 2007 The manual that came with the motherboard said that if you fill all 4 of your memory slots with double-sided RAM, the motherboard will clock down the Ram speed to 333MHz. If you have your manual, turn to page 28 for more information. Make changes to the following settings: Menu: Genie BIOS Settings Submenu: DRAM Configuration Row cycle time - 15 bus clocks Row refresh cyc time - 17 bus clocks Row to row delay - 2 bus clocks Refresh period - 4672 cycles These settings should create some stability in your system. I hope this works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alarm Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 Thanks got it up and running on the CS:S vid stress test have gone up to 140fps avg. Thanks for the help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_ski Posted May 24, 2007 Posted May 24, 2007 I just picked up one of these boards and I will be testing out your settings. The one question I have for you Lavell is about the graphics card settings. If only using one PCIe card should the GFX2 be disbaled? BTW, I'll be using some Patriot XBLK+ TCCD 2 x 256MB stick for the time being (so I know the memory timings will be / are already set different). If I like this board enough I'll swap it out with my Ultra D and use the OCZ in in instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lavell Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Yes. If you're only using 1 video card, disable GFX 2 in the BIOS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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