Best BIOS setting

[shellova]

I have currently built a rig (my first time :) )

MB : GA-EP45-DS3L (BIOS F9 -- updated using @BIOS O_O I know, I was crazy...but it worked)
Procc : Intel Core2Quad Q6600 @2.4GHz
Memory : Kingston 2 x 2GB DDR2 PC2-6400 (timing is 5-5-5-18 , 1.8V)
VGA : Gigabyte GeForce 9800GT 1GB
HDD :Seagate 500GB Sata

I'm using an AOpen 400W PSU (enough amps and wattage for all components). I don't have a plan to overclock any time soon.

It's working nicely and stable so far under Vista 32bit (my 64bit order haven't arrived yer) and Dual Channel works as well. I'm a bit green when it comes to BIOS setting, and no guide can be found anywhere. Does anyone know the best setting for my rig? Or should I just leave it as it is?

Help appreciated. Thank you..

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Best BIOS setting

Dont do it again!!! You have been warned

There is two guides pinned at the top of this section, did you miss them?

Since you are not overclocking please give me your settings you are using now and I will advise what would be optimal for that speed. Also please give me a link to where you bought your ram or the model #

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) Auto Will set this correctly 

CPU Reference2���,,0.800V*.......:<<< .67% Of Vtt (Termination above) Auto Will set this correctly 

[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

[shellova]

Re: Best BIOS setting

I really really really am sorry. :( When I read the sticky post it says for P35. So I gave up hope... Really sorry, I won't do it again :)

So anyway, here's my settings:

Memory: Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model KVR800D2N5/2G

Newegg.com - Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory


I have one problem. It seems that the system won't return from Sleep/Hibernate state. Well it will, after I push the reset system, but It would take significantly longer time resume windows...

All drivers are recent.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Auto
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 9x
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................: N/A
CPU Frequency ...........................: 2.4 GHz (266 x 9)


Clock Chip Control 
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Disabled] 
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: N/A
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........: Auto

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


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


DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance...................: [Turbo]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: N/A
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: [Auto]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 800 MHz
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]

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

Advanced Timing Control
tRRD........................................... 3
tWTR.......................................... 3
tWR............................................ 6
tRFC........................................... 52
tRTP........................................... 3
Command Rate (CMD) ....................: 0

Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength ............................

Channel A
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

Channel 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

Motherboard Voltage Control
Voltage Type.………... Manual
CPU
CPU Vcore….……….........................: 1.25 V
CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU Referen.…………....0.755V*.......: <<< .64% Of Vtt (Termination above) Auto Will set this correctly 

CPU Reference2………,,0.800V*.......:<<< .67% Of Vtt (Termination above) Auto Will set this correctly 

MCH/ICH
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

Advanced Settings
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................: [Disabled] Enabled if you use Vmware/Virtual PC

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

Thanks a bunch, and sorry again... ;)

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Best BIOS setting

No problems, Yeah it is more for P35/X48 but it does have some good reading and would let you know what is what in the BIOS. The memory guide should also help ya some.

Since you are using the F9 S3 Sleep BIOS already, did you load optimized defaults and save and apply/reboot after you flashed? If not you MUST, and that would be why you are likely having sleep issues. If you did, then you may just have some incorrect settings, which I do see.

Please note, after you load optimized and reboot you will also need to set your hard drive settings again before you load windows.

Here is optimal settings for you with NO Overclock, if you decide to overclock come and ask because a few things would for sure need to be changed first


MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Auto
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 9x
CPU Frequency ...........................: 2.4 GHz (266 x 9)


Clock Chip Control
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Disabled]
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: N/A
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........: 100

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


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


DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance...................: [Standard]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: N/A
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [266 or 333] << 333 may be best but you would have to run 850Mhz on your ram, set voltages, Static Tread and this and memory multiplier and reboot back to do the rest

System Memory Multiplier ..............: [3.00 for 266 above, 3.2 for 333 above]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 800 MHz
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]

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

Advanced Timing Control
tRRD........................................... 3
tWTR.......................................... 3
tWR............................................ 6
tRFC........................................... 52
tRTP........................................... 3
Command Rate (CMD) ....................: 2

Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength ............................800 or 1066, sometimes faster then ram speed is better. If you do not see this, please do load optimized defaults and save and apply and reboot back to BIOS to set all settings again and you should see it. If not, on the MAIN page of the BIOS hit Control + F1 and the screen will flash, then go into MIT and you should see it

Channel A
Static tRead Value.........................:7-10 (What are you setting for these?)
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
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….……….........................: 1.25 V
CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU Referen.…………....0.755V*.......: <<< .64% Of Vtt (Termination above) Auto Will set this correctly

CPU Reference2………,,0.800V*.......:<<< .67% Of Vtt (Termination above) Auto Will set this correctly

MCH/ICH
MCH Core…………….....1.100V...........: << 1.2-1.3 (Needed for stable 2x2GB of ram)
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............: 1.9 (1.975 allowed)
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]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled] Enabled if you use Vmware/Virtual PC

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

[shellova]

Re: Best BIOS setting

Thanks a lot.. :) It's working nicely (I haven't seen any notable change yet) I'll try to run some games and applications now to see the results.

Here is optimal settings for you with NO Overclock, if you decide to overclock come and ask because a few things would for sure need to be changed first

Thanks, man. I'll make sure to do that.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Best BIOS setting

Nice to see you are running smoothly! Ya, please do stop in if you want to overclock as there is a few things that need to be disabled I did not note.

And of course let us know if you have any other issues as well.