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    GA-EP45-Extreme - 8GB G.Skill 1066 Issue

    So I've got a new GA-EP45-Extreme and 8GB (4x2GB) of F2-8500CL5D DDR2-1066.

    With default settings, I can get 1 stick to work at 1066
    With DRAM Voltage increased to 2.1v I can get 2 sticks in single channel mode to work at 1066

    The only way I've found to get all 8GB to work is to downclock the memory to 800mhz.

    I appologize in advance for being a complete n00b, but I guess everyone has to start somewhere.

    I did spend some time reading other posts and information on the board, but nothing quite worked, so I'm going to back to the baseline and see what kind of advice you folks can give me on getting all 8 gigs working at 1066.
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  • #2
    Re: GA-EP45-Extreme - 8GB G.Skill 1066 Issue

    Please fill out the template below, and post your CPU as well so I can best advise you.

    First of all you should test Each stick one by one with Memtest86+ (Has to be newer 2.01 version). Test each one by itself and stock set speed, main timings manually set, Ram voltage set to spec. This way you are sure you did not get sent a faulty stick >>>
    Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

    8GB is going to need several things set properly to run right. I will tell you some general tips but best to get me your full settings so I can advise back. For 4-8GB you will need to set MCH Voltage to 1.25-1.35, Use the D (400/1600) strap on the memory Multiplier, Set static Tread Value to 10-12 for now, set TRFC to 80-85 for now, and manually set ram voltages to 2.1.

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

    Code:
    [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

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    • #3
      Re: GA-EP45-Extreme - 8GB G.Skill 1066 Issue

      I have an Intel E6600 2.4GHZ Processor.
      I tested each stick and I'm in good shape there.

      I have been experimenting with the settings you gave me trying to stay close to the outside of the ranges, but have not been able to get dual channel working at 1066. I can't even get to post, it just powers up, then a few seconds later shuts off, and starts into that cycle.

      I really appreciate your help and look forward to your feedback.

      I've filled in the information you ask for below.

      Code:
      [B][U]MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)[/U][/B]
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Auto
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 9x
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:.?
CPU Frequency ...........................: 2.40GHz (266x9)


[B][U]Clock Chip Control [/U][/B]
[B][U]Standard Clock Control[/U][/B]
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Enabled] 
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 266Mhz
[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...........................: 700mV 
PCI Express Clock Drive.................: 700mV
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: 0
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: 0 


[B][U]DRAM Performance Control[/U][/B]
[B]Performance Enhance...................: [STANDARD][/B]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Disabled
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: 4.00A
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 1066
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]

[B]Standard Timing Control[/B]
CAS Latency Time........................5
tRCD .........................................5
tRP'...........................................5
tRAS..........................................15

[B][U]Advanced Timing Control[/U][/B]
tRRD...........................................4
tWTR..........................................4
tWR............................................13
tRFC...........................................85
tRTP...........................................[AUTO]
Command Rate (CMD) ....................:[AUTO]

[U][B]Driving Strength Profiles[/B][/U]
Driving Strength ............................?

[B]Channel A[/B]
Static tRead Value.........................:12
 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.........................:12
 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]
Voltage Type.���... Manual
[B]CPU[/B]
CPU Vcore�.���.........................: 1.26250V [AUTO]
CPU Termination�..... 1.200V*.......: 
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...........:1.360V 
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............: 2.100V
DRAM Termination .�0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel A Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel B Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave

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

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

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      • #4
        Re: GA-EP45-Extreme - 8GB G.Skill 1066 Issue

        I think there is a fairly recent post on here with a similiar problem, but with Geil 1066 DDR2 and 8GB. I think the poster learnt in the end that Geil didn't support full speed when 8GB was used.
        I've seen the same on many other forums too, with Corsair and OCZ. It might be a combination of the memory and the Mid classed boards.
        GA-P35C-DS3R Rev2.0 F11 bios, E8200 (@3.0Ghz), OCZ DDR3 PC3-10666 Reaper 4GB (@1200Mhz), Xonar D1, 8800GTS 512, Corsair HX520 (Single 12volt line, Max 40A), WDC 3200aaks/5000aaks in AHCI mode, Vista 64 Premium.

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        • #5
          Re: GA-EP45-Extreme - 8GB G.Skill 1066 Issue

          I've spent quite a bit of time this even reading posts and educating myself so I'm not quite as big a n00b as when I posted the first time. While still not able to achieve 1066 speed with 8GB installed, I've been able to OC my E6600 to 3.5GHZ (Stable) and the memory to 934MHZ.

          Below is my udpated information. Any advice is very appreciated.

          Code:
          [B][U]MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)[/U][/B]
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Auto
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 9x
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:.?
CPU Frequency ...........................: 3.50GHz (389x9)


[B][U]Clock Chip Control [/U][/B]
[B][U]Standard Clock Control[/U][/B]
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Enabled] 
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 389Mhz
[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...........................: 800mV 
PCI Express Clock Drive.................: 900mV
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: 0
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: 0 


[B][U]DRAM Performance Control[/U][/B]
[B]Performance Enhance...................: [STANDARD][/B]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Disabled
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: 2.40B
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 934
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]

[B]Standard Timing Control[/B]
CAS Latency Time........................5
tRCD .........................................5
tRP'...........................................5
tRAS..........................................15

[B][U]Advanced Timing Control[/U][/B]
tRRD...........................................5
tWTR..........................................6
tWR............................................12
tRFC...........................................82
tRTP...........................................6
Command Rate (CMD) ....................:[AUTO]

[U][B]Driving Strength Profiles[/B][/U]
Driving Strength ............................?

[B]Channel A[/B]
Static tRead Value.........................:12
 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.........................:12
 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]
Voltage Type.………... Manual
[B]CPU[/B]
CPU Vcore….……….........................: 1.36250V
CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: 
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...........:1.460V
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............: 2.100V
DRAM Termination .…0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel A Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel B Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave

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

[B][U]Integrated Peripherals[/U][/B]
Legacy USB Storage Detect ..............[ENABLED] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB
          [/QUOTE]
          Last edited by thewebgeek; 10-31-2008, 09:59 PM.

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          • #6
            Re: GA-EP45-Extreme - 8GB G.Skill 1066 Issue

            Nice to see you are reading up and getting somewhere. Here I am not sure what overclock you are trying to reach but this should help you get all your ram up to speed >>>>

            MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
            Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Auto
            CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 9x
            CPU Frequency ...........................: 3.50GHz (389x9)


            Clock Chip Control
            Standard Clock Control
            CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Enabled]
            CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 389Mhz
            PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:Set to 100

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


            Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
            CPU Clock Drive...........................: 800mV
            PCI Express Clock Drive.................: 900mV
            CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: 0
            MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: 100-250


            DRAM Performance Control
            Performance Enhance...................: [STANDARD]
            Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Disabled
            (G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [400]
            System Memory Multiplier ..............: 2.66D
            Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 1034
            DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]

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

            Advanced Timing Control
            tRRD...........................................5
            tWTR..........................................6
            tWR............................................12
            tRFC...........................................82
            tRTP...........................................6
            Command Rate (CMD) ....................:2

            Driving Strength Profiles
            Driving Strength ............................? << Why the ? Do you have the latest BIOS? If so, did you load optimized after you last flashed and save and apply? If not You MUST to properly flash. So please do so now, load optimized and set your ram voltages and save apply, reboot back to BIOS to set all other setting (You will have to set your disk settings again as well, so do not load windows before you do so). If you have done all that properly and still do not see this then please Press Control + F1 on the MAIN page of the BIOS, the screen will flash and then go back into MIT and see if you find this.

            1066 or 1200 would be best, I find one higher then ram speed works best for my tests but I have yet to test 8GB so you may only be able to use 1066

            Channel A
            Static tRead Value.........................:12
            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.........................:12
            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….……….........................: 1.36250V
            CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: 1.2-1.45
            CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: <<< Leave
            CPU Referen.…………....0.755V*.......: <<< .64% Of Vtt (Termination above)
            CPU Reference2………,,0.800V*.......:<<< .67% Of Vtt (Termination above)

            MCH/ICH
            MCH Core…………….....1.100V...........:1.460V << Try way less, start now with 1.3 and 13.1.32--1.35 if need be, this is far to much

            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............: 2.100V
            DRAM Termination .…0.900V............: <<< Leave
            Channel A Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave
            Channel B Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave

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

            Integrated Peripherals
            Legacy USB Storage Detect ..............[ENABLED] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

            Then 402 would be your needed FSB for 1069 ram speed, you will likely need to add more vcore of course. And when you set MCH latch please do set the ram multi again as it will be set back to Auto when you set MCH latch

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