GA-X48-DS4 overclock need help plz!!

[Conky]

Hi guys,
I'm fairly computer savvy but I am a bit worried about O/C and would like some advice.
I have the above MB with an Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 3.33 which is guaranteed by the retailer to reach 4.00
The memory is 2x2Gb Geil1066 CAS5 and the graphics card is a radeon HD 4870 x2
I just want to o/c gently, preferably to the stated 4GHz but any pointers would be welcome. Thanks in advance.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-X48-DS4 overclock need help plz!!

Here would be optimal ranges for 4Ghz >>>

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto or fast]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [10] 
Fine Clock Ratio ____________[0.0]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [401] 
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.66] = 1066
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

[B]Performance Enhance = [Standard][/B]

CAS Latency Time________________ 5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 15/18

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 3-4
Rank Write to READ Delay________ (3-6) 8
Write to Precharge Delay_________ (4-6) 10-14
[B]Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 52-62[/B]
Read to Precharge Delay__________ 3-5
Static tRead Value_______________6/7-10
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] << Always Auto

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

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
[B]DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.300V] = 2.1V[/B] (Check your ram sticker and adjust accordingly)

PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V] 
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V - +0.2] 
[B](G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.2V - +0.3][/B] << Needed for 2x2GB
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.25-1.35] << All up to your chip and your boards Vdrop/vdroop.  What you set here will be less in windows keep that in mind as well, you can check this difference with CPU-z.  Do not use Auto.  Set whatever will get you 1.25-1.34 actual and then lower until it fails then raise it back up a few

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

[Conky]

Re: GA-X48-DS4 overclock need help plz!!

Wow! thanks very much for the quick reply.
I have just used your settings and it has booted ok.

[soldier]

Re: GA-X48-DS4 overclock need help plz!!

Now test it and make sure it's stable...

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-X48-DS4 overclock need help plz!!

So... How are you getting along with this? Testing going ok?

[Conky]

Re: GA-X48-DS4 overclock need help plz!!

Yep so far so good. I originally left the core voltage at standard but COD4 crashed so I have upped it to 1.3v and so far have played many games with no problems. I might try lowering it bit by bit later on.
Once again thanks very much for the prompt support.
p.s. Happy new year!!

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-X48-DS4 overclock need help plz!!

Great to hear you are up and running! When you get time to play, yes try lower voltages and tighter timings

Happy New Year to you as well and thanks for the kind words!