Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

[Doruk G.]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

@Chike

Hi thank you for your swift reply.
I just tried to change the values for stability but when ever i try to memtest i get the red errors at the beginning.

Could this be a bad ram problem or could you please add me all the field to test for stable system.

p35dq6 @ q6600 with 2x2 Corsair Dominator 1066

Thanks

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9X ]
CPU Frequency _____________ [2.4 (266X9)]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [266]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.00] Auto
Memory Frequency _______________[1066]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________(5) 5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________(7) 5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______(7) 5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ (24) 18

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 4 (Auto)
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 4 (Auto)
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 8 (Auto)
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 68 (Auto)
Read to Precharge Delay__________ 4 (Auto)
Static tRead Value_______________ 7 (Auto)
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto]

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.300V]
PCI-E OverVoltage Control__ [+0.0v]
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.0V]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.0V] I tried (+0.025,+0.050,+0.075,+0.100 and +0.125)
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.3]
Normal CPU Vcore _________ [1.3000v]

[Chike]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

@Doruk G
Try increasing MCH OverVoltage graduately up to +0.125

Run 6+ passes of memtest86+ before running windows.
If memtest86+ pass, in Windows run Prime95 blend torture for 8+ hours.
Watch core temps with CoreTemp/RealTemp to make sure there's no problem with CPU cooling, they should be below 60c for stock settings I think.
Those programs can be found in http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/late...30/#post284762

[Doruk G.]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

Hi Everyone,

I am having difficulties with my new Corsair Dominator 1066 rams I got random restarts.

I have
P35-DQ6 Rev:1.0 F9
Q6600 with Noctua Cooling
Corsair Dominator 2x2 1066 Mhz Modules
Ati x1950 xtx
320 x 2 Raid 0
2 x 1 TB Sata II
X-FI Elite Pro

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9X ]
CPU Frequency _____________ [2.4 (266X9)]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [266]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.00] Auto
Memory Frequency _______________[1066]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________(7) 5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________(7) 5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______(7) 5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ (24) 18

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 4 (Auto)
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 4 (Auto)
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 8 (Auto)
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 68 (Auto)
Read to Precharge Delay__________ 4 (Auto)
Static tRead Value_______________ 7 (Auto)
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto]



System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.300V]
PCI-E OverVoltage Control__ [+0.0v]
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.0V]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.0V]
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.3]
Normal CPU Vcore _________ [1.3000v]
Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled]


I will wait for your guidance.

Thanks

[Salty]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

Good one. You stuck with it. Nice to hear I may have managed to help too.

The cpu volts would be high for my E8500, but if you have temps under control ... 4.037GHz, quite good for a QX9650 as far as I kno. I'm guessing it's not hot where u compute at.

My only thoughts;
Static tRead Value : Rather than auto around 7 is good. I would suggest 7. You're after lowest number that yr PC boots stably on. Auto sets this too high/slow. Memset can show u what auto sets it to under "performance level". Only a small boost but looks good in Everest memory bench tool.

Static tRead Phase Adjust : as far as I know, best left on auto.

Loadline Calibration: Disputed setting. Up to the individual. If you have it auto or disabled with yr cpu volts shown, then enabling might allow use of lower nominal vcore. Not sure if that affects temps.

Keep on clockin'

[orky87]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

Continued from page 17...
Hi I took some time off, those late nights along with BSOD's & other instability issues drove me mad so I took a breather.
Anyway back now so I probably should start where I left off. With my current setting I finally got my baby to work, only this time did what
Salty suggested, or just say I detoxed myself from that A2.5 divider that I was hooked on. Good news it worked without the need of more juice to the CPU.
As it turned out or I realized I should say it was that divider keeping me back, the CPU itself is well capable of 4Ghz & reasonably
cool with temps of: As according to CoreTemp Idle @38~41 Load @60~62.
Speed Fan shows exactly the same as Real Temp idle @ 44~47 Load @62~65, Overall OC boost: CPU +34.6% _ FSB +27.6%
Salty thanks for all your help, Lsdmeasap superb tutorial without it I'd be still on 3.0Ghz thanks a lot.
Now here are my final settings

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9]
Fine Clock Ratio ____________[0.5]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [425]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [101]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
Performance Enhance = [Standard]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.40B]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

CAS Latency Time________________ 5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________18

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________3 auto
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 6 auto
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 46 auto
Refresh to ACT Delay______________3 auto
Read to Precharge Delay__________5 auto
Static tRead Value_______________1 auto
Static tRead Phase Adjust________1 [Auto]
Command Rate (CMD)_______________2 auto

CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV]
CPU Clock Skew Control [normal]
GMCH Clock Skew Control [Normal]

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.300V]
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V]
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.2V]
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.51250]

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled] Enabled if you use Vmware/Virtual PC

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect___________________[Disabled] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

They do look ok, are you failing any tests? If so, you may need to try a bit more MCH Voltage to start with

[Chike]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

Hello ,

I'm trying to OC my E8400 on this P45 UD3R motherboard.
I just played with the voltages and ran OCCT for 20 minutes, but I don't know if they're set correctly. Which should I lower and which should I raise?

Could you guys help me please?

You are the only one that can tell really. All look within reason. If they are stable than they are just fine.
What is memory max voltage specs?

20 minutes OCCT are not enough, run 8+ hours medium data set to be more sure.
IBT(IntelBurnTest) may help indicate if there's enough Vcore and/or if it can be lowered.

Would be better if you make your own thread, post screen capture of MemSet main(click >>) and SPD(click spd) windows.
Add this system spec to your signature including link to ram specs or at least model/part number.

[mudkip]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

Hello ,

I'm trying to OC my E8400 on this P45 UD3R motherboard.
I just played with the voltages and ran OCCT for 20 minutes, but I don't know if they're set correctly. Which should I lower and which should I raise?

Could you guys help me please?

Gigabyte EasyTune screen:



OCCT Screen:

[Salty]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

Yep. Very similar bios. There are plenty of EP45 posts in the forum too.

[mudkip]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

Can i also use this tutorial for Gigabyte a P45 UD3R motherboard?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

Glad to hear you found this helpful R Hollandtekk!

Post back anytime if you need help with anything!

[R_Hollandtekk]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

Lsdmeasap, Thank you . It is definitely very very helpful

[PlayerMusti36]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

While overclocking, leave on 100 is the usual advice, otherwise it will just be another complication. Play with pci after cpu/ram overclock is complete if u want.

If u saw this in a template, it is not a recommended setting, but a leftover from an individual overclock.

thx ;)

[Salty]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

While overclocking, leave on 100 is the usual advice, otherwise it will just be another complication. Play with pci after cpu/ram overclock is complete if u want.

If u saw this in a template, it is not a recommended setting, but a leftover from an individual overclock.

[bodean]

Re: Gigabyte X38/P35/P965 (DS* DQ* S3) Overclocking and General BIOS tweaking Guide

You mention " PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [102] "
I thought that should be set at 100