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I am really sure that my CPU E6600 Can O/C more than I have gotten it (3431.0mhz) I got it to 12 hrs Dual Orthos and 1 prime stable. The problem occurs when I raise my FSB passed 380 to 390 and higher. When I raise the FSB 390 the screen goes black with my HD's running and LED lights on. Occasionaly I can reboot from this into the bios but mainly I have to CMOS Clear. I doubt the CPU is causing this so what can I do to fix the Mobo? I am using the 12/16 bios. Any help is apprecaited.

 

Also is there a way I can test this thoery by lowering the Multiplier? I still have not found a setting in the 12/06 bios that allows me to change the multi from 9 to 8 or 7. Thank you.

 

Also would the 2/27/07 bios or 97TID227 BIOS make a difference? I just want to really test this CPU since I have awesome cooling and it seems the board is holding me back

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I will try that when I get home. I left the machine @ 380FSB 1.31V and the settings were:

Genie BIOS

PPM Function........................ - Enabled

CPU Clock Setting................... - 380Mhz
PCIE Clock Setting.................. - 110MHz
SATA Clock Sync. With............... - Fix 100Mhz

CPU VID Offset Setting.............. - + 100.0mV
Default CPU Voltage................. - 1.3250v
CPU VTT Voltage Setting............. - 1.20v
DRAM Voltage Setting................ - 2.10v
NB Chip Voltage Setting............. - 1.65v


DRAM Timing and Config

DRAM Timing Selectable.............. - Manual
CAS Latency Time.................... - 4 
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay............. - 4
DRAM RAS# Precharge................. - 4
Precharge Delay (tRAS).............. - 15
System Memory Frequency............. - 533Mhz
Refresh Mode Select................. - 15.6
Write to Precharge Delay............ - Auto
Write to Read Delay (Same).......... -Auto
Write to Read Delay (Diff).......... - Auto
Read to Write Delay................. - Auto
Write Recovery...................... - Auto
Read Recovery....................... - Auto
Read Delay.......................... - Auto
Data A Drive Strength............... - 1.75
Data B Drive Strength............... - 1.75
x8 Control Drive Strength........... - 2
x16 Control Drive Strength.......... - 2
x8 Clock Drive Strength............. - 2
x16 Clock Drive Strength............ - 2
Command A Drive Strength............ - 2
Command B Drive Strength............ - 2

 

This is running stable so far at 8 hours when I get home it will be running round 20 hours. The computer is running 1 Orthos Stress test, 1 prime 95 and it already ran an OCCT Torture test at the same time.

The temps via Core temp are reading around 50-55C on Core 1 and Core 2 ( Smart guardian reads 65C for some reason). I also reapplied the AS5 as was suggested before via the thin line method. The only issue I may have had is that the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme is massive(especially with a 120mm 72cfm SIlenX fan) and while I was mounting, the heatsink still moved left and right a little as I was trying to screw it to the motherboard via the mounting plate.

 

I am not really sure what I could be doing wrong. I will try setting the mem to SPD? Instead of manual? Or just set everything to Auto. Maybe I should clear the CMos again and possibly flash to a bios that lets me set the Multi? What do you think?

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I will try that when I get home. I left the machine @ 380FSB 1.31V and the settings were:


Genie BIOS



PPM Function........................ - Enabled



CPU Clock Setting................... - 380Mhz

PCIE Clock Setting.................. - 110MHz

SATA Clock Sync. With............... - Fix 100Mhz



CPU VID Offset Setting.............. - + 100.0mV

Default CPU Voltage................. - 1.3250v

CPU VTT Voltage Setting............. - 1.20v

DRAM Voltage Setting................ - 2.20v

NB Chip Voltage Setting............. - 1.65v





DRAM Timing and Config



DRAM Timing Selectable.............. - Manual

CAS Latency Time.................... - 4 

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay............. - 4

DRAM RAS# Precharge................. - 4

Precharge Delay (tRAS).............. - 15

System Memory Frequency............. - 533Mhz

Refresh Mode Select................. - 15.6

Write to Precharge Delay............ - Auto

Write to Read Delay (Same).......... -Auto

Write to Read Delay (Diff).......... - Auto

Read to Write Delay................. - Auto

Write Recovery...................... - Auto

Read Recovery....................... - Auto

Read Delay.......................... - Auto

Data A Drive Strength............... - 1.75

Data B Drive Strength............... - 1.75

x8 Control Drive Strength........... - 2

x16 Control Drive Strength.......... - 2

x8 Clock Drive Strength............. - 2

x16 Clock Drive Strength............ - 2

Command A Drive Strength............ - 2

Command B Drive Strength............ - 2

 

This is running stable so far at 8 hours when I get home it will be running round 20 hours. The computer is running 1 Orthos Stress test, 1 prime 95 and it already ran an OCCT Torture test at the same time.

The temps via Core temp are reading around 50-55C on Core 1 and Core 2 ( Smart guardian reads 65C for some reason). I also reapplied the AS5 as was suggested before via the thin line method. The only issue I may have had is that the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme is massive(especially with a 120mm 72cfm SIlenX fan) and while I was mounting, the heatsink still moved left and right a little as I was trying to screw it to the motherboard via the mounting plate.

 

I am not really sure what I could be doing wrong. I will try setting the mem to SPD? Instead of manual? Or just set everything to Auto. Maybe I should clear the CMos again and possibly flash to a bios that lets me set the Multi? What do you think?

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As I posted in your other post.

 

It would appear that the issues you are having is not the limit of the board. Suggest you have a look in the OCDB. There are a lot of entries there at 400+ FSB on the 975.

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I suggest you read the guide Burlnutt put together Newbie Guide to Overclocking the DFI Infinity 975X/G and then the one that Dan wrote up Infinity 975X/G Overclocking Guide .

 

I actually read those guides about 5x the only thing that still throws me off is straps and where those come into play. I have a semi-ok understanding but I guess my discrepancy comes from my amd64 learning which took awhile to get down.

 

You dont think the beta 2/13 bios would make a difference though do you?20hour3431mhzll7.jpg

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I did what was suggested and went into my bios and raised the Voltages to see if it would help in getting the mobo passed 380FSB. This is what I did:

 

A. CPU VID Offset Setting.............. - + 200.0mV

CPU VTT Voltage Setting............. - 1.30v

DRAM Voltage Setting................ - 2.10v

NB Chip Voltage Setting............. - 1.65v

The system hung as was seen before just a black screen when I turn on with the bios not even loading.

 

B. CPU VID Offset Setting.............. - + 200.0mV

CPU VTT Voltage Setting............. - 1.35v

DRAM Voltage Setting................ - 2.10v

NB Chip Voltage Setting............. - 1.7v

 

Same issue nothing

 

C.CPU VID Offset Setting.............. - + 225.0mV

CPU VTT Voltage Setting............. - 1.35v

DRAM Voltage Setting................ - 2.10v

NB Chip Voltage Setting............. - 1.75v

 

Most disturbing to me these are very high values for Voltages. And I am still getting no response. I am going to try loading the 2/27 bios and see if this helps I am very befuddled as to what is going on.

I even made sure I turned off all CPu enhancements PPM, then in memory everything was on auto except I set it to 400mhz and 533mhz. Any ideas?

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