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**Lsdmeasap** · 09-10-2008, 12:41 AM

Re: EP45-DS3L random system hangs....

I can help, please tell me what Configuration of ram you are using now. Like which set, and how much is it 2x1 or 2x2. Then I can give you some settings.

For now I will answer your questions, and post a little bit of settings back for you until you get back to me about the ram

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: AUTO
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 9x
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:.0
CPU Frequency ...........................: 3.00GHz

Clock Chip Control
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 333 Mhz
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:Set to 100

Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive...........................: <<< 800
PCI Express Clock Drive.................: <<< 900
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: <<< Leave
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: <<< Leave

DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance...................: [STANDARD]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Profile2 <-- I found this setting automatically detects the timmings for both types of the memory i have
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: AUTO
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 1066 <-- for the Corsair but same with the patriot eventhough patriot is rated at 1150MHz
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [AUTO] able to find the correct timing for the ram i have

For the above comments. First off 1066 ram or above is all really 800 ram that is tested to run at a certain speed with certain timings and voltages. Without those voltages set the XMP profiles may not be picked up. And your 1150 ram may or may not have a SPD profile for XMP to even see

Now, I would also suggest a few things there be manually set and not to use the XMP, but I would need to know the ram info I asked above first. But mainly I would suggest something like this for 1066 >>>

DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance...................: [STANDARD]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Disabled
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [333]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: 3.20
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 1065
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]

Standard Timing Control (first set for patriot, 2nd for corsair)
CAS Latency Time........................ 5
tRCD ......................................... 5
tRP'........................................... 5
tRAS.......................................... 12/15

Advanced Timing Control [Press Enter]
tRRD...........................................
tWTR..........................................
tWR............................................
tRFC........................................... 52-62 needed for 2x2GB, this is a must
tRTP...........................................
Command Rate (CMD) ....................:2

Channel A
Static tRead Value.........................:7-10 << what do you see here in the BIOS?

If nothing, please download this and post a screenshot from within windows so I can see what AUTO is giving you for the above value it may be too low >>>
Tweakers.fr

tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:<<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto ps

Channel B
Static tRead Value.........................:7-10 << what do you see here in the BIOS?
tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:<<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto ps

Motherboard Voltage Control
Voltage Type.………... Manual
CPU
CPU Vcore….……….........................: 1.22500V
CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU PLL…………………....1.550V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU Referen.…………....0.805V*.......: <<< Leave

MCH/ICH
MCH Core…………….....1.100V...........: << For 2x2GB of ram you should set 1.25-1.3. For 2x1GB of ram I would set 1.2 for stability

MCH Reference….…….0.760V...........; <<< Leave
MCH/DRAM Ref.…......? ...........: i don't see this
ICH I/O……………….....1.550V............: <<< Leave
ICH Core…………...……?............: i don't see this
DRAM
DRAM Voltage ……....2.100V............: i set this to 2.1 for both ram
DRAM Termination .… ........?....: i don't see this
Channel A Reference ?............: i don't see this
Channel B Reference ?............: i don't see this

Do not worry about the above ones you do not see until you want to overclock. The you may need to use the Control + F1 hotkey on the MAIN page of the BIOS then go into MIT section this is mentioned in the guides which you should check out if you havent. Or it may not be a BIOS feature for your board

Advanced Settings
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] <<< This is for Vmware/Virtual PC or Other Virtual Machines. Like if you want to run a 64 bit system in a 32bit system, or run linux withing windows. Many options are available with virtual machines, but if you are not using one then you can disable this

**dawgz** · 09-10-2008, 07:59 AM

Re: EP45-DS3L random system hangs....

Thanks Lsd for your reply, both of the RAM i have are 1gig sticks for a total of 2gigs for each type of RAM. Right now I have the sticks at slot 1 and 3. I'll pot you the bios values when i get home tonight.

**Lsdmeasap** · 09-10-2008, 11:35 AM

Re: EP45-DS3L random system hangs....

OK, thanks. Yeah post back with what you are trying and I will advise. In case I am not around when you do get home here is some ranges for 2x1GB at 1066, set to all the highest suggested and later you can work your way down. Use these with the rest from above and 1.2 MCH Voltage >>>

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time........................ 5
tRCD ......................................... 5
tRP'........................................... 5
tRAS.......................................... 12/15

Advanced Timing Control [Press Enter]
tRRD...........................................3-4
tWTR..........................................3-6 (8-12)
tWR............................................4-8 (10-14)
tRFC........................................... 38-48 (Likely 42 will be good)
tRTP...........................................3-6
Command Rate (CMD) ....................:2

Channel A
Static tRead Value.........................:7-12

And of course you could have gotten 2 DOA sets of ram, which is not very likely but it can happen. I would advise you test both set, one stick at a time on a different system at stock speeds, timings and voltages. Also, you are using the latest Memtest86+ right 2.01? If not you have to get that as older versions are not compatible with your board >>>>

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