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  • Memory and Voltage settings please

    First post here, this looks like a terrific resource.

    GA-EP45-UD3P F4 bios
    E8500
    G.Skill F2 8500 5-5-5-15 2x2GB

    I've bumped the FSB up to 400 and am using the 2.66D memory multiplier. CoreTemp shows 45 idle and 56 after 5 min. of Orthos blend. I'm not looking to go much higher than 3800 (unless I can get it super stable) Could someone give me some suggestions for memory and voltage settings for a nice stable (and cool) 24/7 OC? Thanks.

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    Re: Memory and Voltage settings please

    Below is my suggested ranges for 3.8 >>>

    Link to your ram please so I can be sure of voltage suggestions


    Code:
    [b][u]MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)[/u][/b]
    Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Auto or Fast
    CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 9
    Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:.5
    CPU Frequency ...........................: 3.809
    
    
    [b][u]Clock Chip Control [/u][/b]
    [b][u]Standard Clock Control[/u][/b]
    CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Enabled] 
    CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 401Mhz
    [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...........................: <<< 800
    PCI Express Clock Drive.................: <<< 900
    CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: <<< 50
    MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: <<< 150
    
    
    [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 ..............: 2.66D
    Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 1069
    DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]
    
    [b]Standard Timing Control[/b]
    CAS Latency Time........................5
    tRCD .........................................5
    tRP'...........................................5
    tRAS..........................................15/18
    
    [b][u]Advanced Timing Control[/u][/b]
    tRRD...........................................3-4
    tWTR..........................................3-6
    tWR............................................4-6
    tRFC...........................................52-62
    tRTP...........................................3-5
    Command Rate (CMD) ....................:2
    
    [u][b]Driving Strength Profiles[/b][/u][b][/b]
    Driving Strength ............................800-1200 (Benchmark/Test all three)
    
    [b]Channel A[/b]
    Static tRead Value.........................:6/7-10 333/B MCH - 8/9-12 400/D MCH
     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.........................:6/7-10 333/B MCH - 8/9-12 400/D MCH
     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….……….........................: All up to your chip, do not use Auto.  What you set will be less in windows as well so keep that in mind.  1.25-1.34 Actual may be needed, less could also work just all depends on your chip.  Be sure to see what your vdrop is as 1.35 set in the BIOS may only give you 1.29 or so at idle.
    
    CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: <<< 1.24-1.36
    CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: << Please set to stock, Auto overvolts this way to much
    
    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...........: << 1.2-1.3 (1.24-1.28 Good)
    MCH Reference….…….0.800V...........; <<< Leave
    MCH/DRAM Ref.…......0.900V...........: <<< Leave
    ICH I/O……………….....1.550V............: <<< 1.55-1.6
    ICH Core…………...……1.100V............: <<< 1.1x-1.2
    
    [b]DRAM[/b]
    DRAM Voltage ……....1.800V............: 2.0-2.1
    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: Memory and Voltage settings please

      Thanks for the settings lsd.
      Here is the memory I have:
      Newegg.ca - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

      I have run 12 hour cycles of Prime95 and Memtest86+ with no errors so I'm thinking I may as well try for a little higher. Assuming the same FSB and multiplier, which will provide more of a performance boost:
      a) continue overclocking my ram using the 2.66D multiplier? Or,
      b) use the 2.00D multiplier and tighten the memory timings (4-4-4-12?).

      I've read differing advice on setting LLC. What are the pros/cons of enabling or disabling this setting.

      Are the temps that I see in CoreTemp considered accurate? They are about 10 degrees higher than what the motherboard reports in bios. What should I consider a safe max temp - 60 under load?

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      • #4
        Re: Memory and Voltage settings please

        Thanks, All above suggestions are good then voltagewise.

        Sounds like you are good and stable then!

        Well you would just have to benchmark both ways to see which is best, but likely faster ram would win that and adding to that faster FSB would only make the scores of each go up.

        I have heard the same as you, pro's and con's of LLC. I use it on 65NM CPU, but keep it disabled on my 45NM ones and just overcompensate. All up to you

        Yes, CoreTemp is showing your CORE TEMPS, BIOS is only reporting your CPU temp. A very different thing. CoreTemp, RealTemp, Everest all report very good for core temps. I would keep it under 70ish at full load (With normal Apps like orthos/prime/OCCT)

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        • #5
          Re: Memory and Voltage settings please

          OK, thanks again. I didn't realize that about the BIOS temp readings but it certainly makes sense.

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