ep45-ds3r overclock

[califmike2003]

Kinda new to overclocking , but i do have some experience. I have ep45-ds3r, e8500 processor, 2gb cellshock 1000 4-4-4-12 ddr-2 , i want to know why i cant get over 580 fsb, no matter what i try i cant get any higher. I know my cpu is not limiting me, my ddr-2 will run 1275, 5-5-5-15, no problem, is it just a max for this board ?, i need some help, i want to hit 600, and im happy, somebody who has this board that has good overclocking experience help me ?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: ep45-ds3r overclock

WOW, 580 FSb that is good.... So you DO know what you are doing.

Mind posting me your settings you are stuck at and I will see what I can advise, and your full specs

This is Just a template I use to ask people their settings, pay no attention to the numbers in it, replace with yours

[b][u]MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)[/u][/b]
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: 
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:.0
CPU Frequency ...........................: 


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

C.I.A.2 .................................:[Disabled]


[b][u]Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter][/u][/b]
CPU Clock Drive...........................: <<< 
PCI Express Clock Drive.................: <<< 
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: <<< 
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: <<< 


[b][u]DRAM Performance Control[/u][/b][u][/u]
[B]Performance Enhance...................: [STANDARD][/B]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Disabled
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: 
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]

[b]Standard Timing Control[/b]
CAS Latency Time........................
tRCD .........................................
tRP'...........................................
tRAS..........................................

[b][u]Advanced Timing Control[/u][/b]
tRRD...........................................
tWTR..........................................
tWR............................................
tRFC...........................................
tRTP...........................................
Command Rate (CMD) ....................:2

[u][b]Driving Strength Profiles[/b][/u][b][/b]
Driving Strength ............................

[b]Channel A[/b]
Static tRead Value.........................:7-10
 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

[b]Channel B[/b]
Static tRead Value.........................:7-10
 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

[b][U]Motherboard Voltage Control[/U][/b][U][/U]
Voltage Type.………... Manual
[b]CPU[/b]
CPU Vcore….……….........................:
CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU Referen.…………....0.755V*.......: <<< .64% Of Vtt (Termination above)
CPU Reference2………,,0.800V*.......:<<< .67% Of Vtt (Termination above)

[b]MCH/ICH[/b]
MCH Core…………….....1.100V...........: << 
MCH Reference….…….0.800V...........; <<< Leave
MCH/DRAM Ref.…......0.900V...........: <<< Leave
ICH I/O……………….....1.550V............: <<< Leave
ICH Core…………...……1.100V............: <<< Leave

DRAM
DRAM Voltage ……....1.800V............: 
DRAM Termination .…0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel A Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel B Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave

[b][U]Advanced Settings[/U][/b][U][/U]
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

[b][U]Integrated Peripherals[/U][/b][U][/U]
Legacy USB Storage Detect ..............[Disabled] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

[califmike2003]

Re: ep45-ds3r overclock

how do i fill in that form you left ? i will give you my settings. I have one more question will this board run 4+1gb memory sticks ? heard somewhere that the gigabyte boards dont fun 4+1gb memory sticks ?

[Dweirdo]

Re: ep45-ds3r overclock

how do i fill in that form you left ? i will give you my settings. I have one more question will this board run 4+1gb memory sticks ? heard somewhere that the gigabyte boards dont fun 4+1gb memory sticks ?

you check your bios, and fill it manually, I/E if in bios your multi is set to 8, fill in the form "8".

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: ep45-ds3r overclock

All you do is highlight/copy/paste what I put above, and then enter your settings you are using.

Yes that board will run 4x1GB, people you see say that just apparently do not know how to set their settings right. That would apply to any board using 4x1

[califmike2003]

Re: ep45-ds3r overclock

Ok i will copy and paste my settings. I just ordered xteam ddr2 1040 thats 1300 mghz , there 2+1gb sticks, but i want to run 4+1gb sticks of this memory, i know i wont be able to overclock it as well with all 4 slots full, but it runs stock at 1300 so who needs to. Just dont want to buy 4 sticks and they dont work, so im waiting for the 2 sticks get that running then add 2 more. Ok let me post my settings for you, its probally im guessing memory related why i cant hit 600fsb, but thats why im here cause i dont know.

[califmike2003]

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: ep45-ds3r overclock

You ordered more ram? Is it the exact same as you have? If not you will likely have huge issues


Ahh, no wonder you are having issues. All that on Auto is a Huge problem. Set your PCI Express to 100 NOW, I am surprised you have not corrupted your disk at that FSB with PCI E in Auto

PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:100
C.I.A.2 .................................:[Disabled]

Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive...........................: <<< You may need to set this to 900-1000 for that high FSB

PCI Express Clock Drive.................: <<<
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: <<<
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: <<<

DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance...................: [STANDARD]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Disabled
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [400]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: 2.00b
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............:
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]5-5-5-15

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time........................5
tRCD .........................................5/6
tRP'...........................................5/6
tRAS..........................................15/18

Advanced Timing Control
tRRD...........................................3-4
tWTR..........................................3-5
tWR............................................4-6
tRFC...........................................42-50 (52-62+ for 4GB)
tRTP...........................................3-6
Command Rate (CMD) ....................:2
Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength ............................1066 or 1200
Channel A
Static tRead Value.........................:7-10 ??? What are you using? (7-10 for 333 MCH latch, 8-12 for 400 MCH latch)

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 are you using? (7-10 for 333 MCH latch, 8-12 for 400 MCH latch)

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….……….........................:1.27500 << Use more for sure
CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: <<< 1.2-1.38
CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: <<< 1.5
CPU Referen.…………....0.755V*.......: <<< .64% Of Vtt (Termination above)
CPU Reference2………,,0.800V*.......:<<< .67% Of Vtt (Termination above)

MCH/ICH
MCH Core…………….....1.100V...........: <<1.15-1.2 More for 4gb when you get it
MCH Reference….…….0.800V...........; <<< Leave
MCH/DRAM Ref.…......0.900V...........: <<< Leave
ICH I/O……………….....1.550V............:1.5-1.6
ICH Core…………...……1.100V............: <<<1.2-1.35

DRAM
DRAM Voltage ……....1.800V............: 2.100 << May need 2.2 or more for that high speed, please do put a fan directly on it for 2.2+ And keep you ram warranty in mind

[califmike2003]

Re: ep45-ds3r overclock

i will try those setting you suggested. Yes im ordering 2 more of the same memory sticks. Right now im rund 2gb of cellshock ddr2 1000 4-4-4-15. Very good memory overclocks great, but the xtreem team ddr2 pc 1040 will run even higher, so im going to put the 2 gigs of xtreem team in first, see how high i can get them and how they work on my board, and then go for 2 more sticks, thanks for all your help and knowlege.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: ep45-ds3r overclock

K, well good luck with your testing and tweaking

[califmike2003]

Re: ep45-ds3r overclock

Just tried those setting you suggested, no go above 580fsb. I just dont seem to want to go , but i will try again tomorrow, im happy with 580, what i really want is to be able to run 4 1gb memory sticks on my board, talk soon, thanks again

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: ep45-ds3r overclock

You may need more vcore, vtt and MCH already as well for a high FSB. You will get there likely, it will just take you some time