GA-965P-DS4 OC Help

[Asada]

Hi there

Ive just gotten my first Gigabyte system.
Its consists of:
E6600
8GB Corsair XMS2 PC6400
GF8800GT
Water cooled.

Ive played abit with the OC, but ive ran into some problems.
I can get it up to 3.6Ghz with the voltage setting on Auto, but then my sound isnt very good, alot of scratches. when i have CPU load.

Ive tried to find a lower clock speed, but i still recive the sound problems.

So i quess i have to set the voltage manual, and im not very good at that.

So i was hoping someone could help me here.

Best regards Asada

[Asada]

Re: GA-965P-DS4 OC Help

No one have heard or experienced this?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-965P-DS4 OC Help

Do you have the latest sound and chipset drivers installed? If not, for sure update those first >>>

http://tw.giga-byte.com/Support/Motherboard/Driver_Model.aspx?ProductID=2288

Then, please post me what you are using for your BIOS settings and I will advise back. Ya for sure Auto is not the way to go. Also since you are using Auto for now, please post me a image of CPU-z so I can see what voltage your getting for Auto, I want to see the Main page of CPU-z Only for now >>>
CPUID


You may also want to update your BIOS, DO NOT USE @BIOS. Here is a Guide I wrote on how to safely flash your BIOS >>>

http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/bios-flashing-how-qflash-guide-27576/

Please also post me a link to your exact ram, or tell me the model # off the sticker or what Voltages it says on the sticker

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

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [8] 
Fine Clock Ratio ____________[0.5]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [450] 
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.00]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________ ?
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ ?
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______?
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ ?

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ ?
Rank Write to READ Delay________ ?
Write to Precharge Delay_________ ?
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ ?
Read to Precharge Delay__________ ?
Static tRead Value_______________
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto]

CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV]
CPU Clock Skew Control [normal]
GMCH Clock Skew Control [Normal]

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.300V] 
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V] 
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V] 
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.1V] 
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.25]

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

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect___________________[Disabled] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

[Asada]

Re: GA-965P-DS4 OC Help

Hi thank you for helping.

Bios:
965P-DS4-F12A (The newest one)

Have the newest drivers for chipset and soundcard.

Soundcard:
Creative XiFi Platinium

Ram:
Corsair XMS2
CM2x2048-6400C5
1.80V Vers 3.1
5-5-5-18

Here is what i found in my bios:

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Turbo]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9]
Fine Clock Ratio ____________[X.X] (Dont have this option)
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Disabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [300]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [Auto]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Option 1] (Can only choose between Option 1 & 2)
------------------------------------------------------------
Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________ ?
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ ?
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______?
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ ?

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ ? Dont have this in my bios
Rank Write to READ Delay________ ?
Write to Precharge Delay_________ ?
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ ?
Read to Precharge Delay__________ ?
Static tRead Value_______________
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto]

CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV]
CPU Clock Skew Control [normal]
GMCH Clock Skew Control [Normal]
---------------------------------------------------------------
System Voltage Control____ [Auto]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [Normal]
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [Normal]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [Normal]
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [Normal]
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.325V]

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Enabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled] (Dont have this option)
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled] (Dont have this option)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Enabled]
Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect___________________[Enabled]

I took some pictures of my bios if that helps.






Hope you can use it.

Best regards and thank you taking the time.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-965P-DS4 OC Help

Here would be optimal ranges up to 3.6 from what you posted above >>>

You did not post the MIT Picture! You should for sure have Act to Act Delay! Try this, on the MAIN Page of the BIOS hit Control + F1 then go into MIT and you should see any hidden settings

Here is what i found in my bios:

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto or Fast or Turbo]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Disabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [333-401]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.00] <<< At 400 FSB this would be 800Mhz ram. Under 400 FSB you may want to use 2.40 (like at 333 FSB 333x2.40=800) Just keep in mind, what you set here is X CPU FSB (Host Freq) So Ram speed is always CPU Host Freq (FSB) X System Memory Multiplier = Memory Speed


DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Option 1] (Can only choose between Option 1 & 2) << Option 1 until your ram is over 1000Mhz
------------------------------------------------------------
Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________ 5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________18

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________3-5 << Should for sure be there, see above note about Hotkey

Rank Write to READ Delay________ 6-12
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 8-14
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 62-80
Read to Precharge Delay__________ 4-8
Static tRead Value_______________ 7-12
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] << Always Auto

CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV]
CPU Clock Skew Control [normal] << Same thoughts as below, only 50-150
GMCH Clock Skew Control [Normal] << ? Sorry I meant to remove this? Your bios does not have this correct? If it does, then 50-300 can help
---------------------------------------------------------------
System Voltage Control____ [Auto]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [Normal] << Manually set to 1.9 (+0.1)
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [Normal] << +0.1-.2 for stability
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [Normal] << +0.25-.4 for 8GB of ram
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [Normal] <<< +0.1-0.2 for stability
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.325V] << 1.325-1.45 << All up to your chip, keep in mind what you set here is less in windows at idle and less then that at load. My 6600 I had to use 1.44 or so actual to do 3.6. You can see actual voltage with CPU-z

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Enabled]<< Disabled for overclocking
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Enabled] << Disabled for overclocking
Virtualization Technology................: [Enabled] << Disable if you do not use Vmware/Virtual PC type programs


Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect___________________[Enabled] << Disable for now, but must be enabled if you want to flash your BIOS with USB Stick or use a external USB Hard drive.