GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

[nav_kundra]

Hello all,

I'm pretty new to overclocking and am after some advice on setting up me new kit. I've listed my settings below, I know a lot of them are left on Auto but I just did an optimised reset off the BIOS.

Thanks :o)

Motherboard: Gigabyte Model: GA-EP43-DS3 Rev#: 1.0 Bios Version: F8
CPU: Intel Core2 Duo E6700
RAM: Kingston HyperX 4GB (2X2GB) DDR2-1066MHz, KHX8500D2K2/4G, http://www.valueram.com/datasheets/KHX8500D2K2_4G.pdf
Power Supply Unit: Akasa Ultra Quiet, AKP050FG7BLUKV1, 500W

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster -------------- : [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ---------------------- : 10x
Fine CPU Clock Ratio ----------------- : [0.0] <-- OPTION NOT AVAILABLE
CPU Frequency ---------------------: 2.66GHz (266 x 10)

Clock Chip Control
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control --------------- : [Disabled]
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) --------------: [266]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) ---------- : [Auto]

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

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

DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance ------------------- : [Turbo]
Extreme Memory Profile --- (X.M.P.) --- : [Disabled] <--- OPTION UNAVAILABLE
(G)MCH Frequency Latch ---------------- : [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier -------------- : [Auto]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ---------------- : 800
DRAM Timing Selectable ---------------- : [Auto]

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time -------- 5 ---------- : [Auto]
tRCD ------------------- 5 ---------- : [Auto]
tRP --------------------- 5 ---------- : [Auto]
tRAS ------------------- 18 ---------- : [Auto]

Advanced Timing Control
tRRD ------------------- 3 ---------- : [Auto]
tWTR ------------------- 3 ---------- : [Auto]
tWR --------------------- 6 ---------- : [Auto]
tRFC ------------------- 52 ---------- : [Auto]
tRTP ------------------- 3 ---------- : [Auto]
Command Rate (CMD) ---------- 0 ---------- : [Auto]

Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength --------- : Press Enter

Channel A
Static tRead Value --------------------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase0 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto]
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 --------------------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase0 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto]
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
CPU
Voltage Types------------ Normal -------- Current -----
Load-Line Calibration ----------------- : [Disabled] <-- OPTION NOT AVAILABLE
CPU Vcore --------------- 1.35000 ---- : [Auto]

CPU Termination --------- 1.200V ----- : [Auto]
CPU PLL ----------------- 1.500V ----- : [Auto]

CPU Reference ----------- 0.760V* ----- : [Auto]
CPU Reference2 ---------- ?.???V* ----- : [Auto] <-- OPTION NOT AVAILABLE

MCH/ICH
MCH Core ---------------- 1.100V ------- : [Auto]
MCH Reference ----------- 0.760V ------- : [Auto]
MCH/DRAM Ref ------------ 0.900V ------ : [Auto]
ICH I/O ----------------- 1.500V ------- : [Auto]
ICH Core ---------------- ?.???V ------- : [Auto] <-- OPTION NOT AVAILABLE
DRAM
DRAM Voltage ------------ 1.800V ------- : [Auto]
DRAM Termination -------- 0.900V ------- : [Auto]
Channel A Reference ----- 0.900V ------- : [Auto]
Channel B Reference ----- 0.900V ------- : [Auto]

Advanced Settings
Limit CPUID Max. to 3 ------------------ : [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect -------------- : [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ---------------- : [Enabled]
C2/C2E State Support ------------------- : [Disabled] <-- OPTION NOT AVAILABLE
x C4/C4E State Support ----------------- : [Disabled] <-- OPTION NOT AVAILABLE
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) ------------ : [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function --------------------- : [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology -------------- : [Disabled]

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect ------------- : [Disabled]

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

What are you trying to overclock to?

[nav_kundra]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

Argh, sorry! That would be the one thing I left out of the last post :-S.
I'd like to hit 3.5GHz.
Have also just flashed to F9 BIOS

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

Not sure if the 9500 will handle this but here is 3.6, if not back off to 3.4 (425 FSB)

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster -------------- : [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ---------------------- : 9x
Fine CPU Clock Ratio ----------------- : [0.0]
CPU Frequency ---------------------: 3.6

Clock Chip Control
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control --------------- : [Disabled]
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) --------------: 450
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) ---------- : 100

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

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

DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance ------------------- : [Turbo] << Standard
Extreme Memory Profile --- (X.M.P.) --- : [Disabled]
(G)MCH Frequency Latch ---------------- : [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier -------------- : [Auto] 2.40B
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ---------------- : 1080
DRAM Timing Selectable ---------------- : [Manual]

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time -------- 5 ---------- : 5
tRCD ------------------- 5 ---------- : 5
tRP --------------------- 5 ---------- : 5
tRAS ------------------- 18 ---------- : 18

Advanced Timing Control
tRRD ------------------- 3 ---------- : 3-4
tWTR ------------------- 3 ---------- : 3-6
tWR --------------------- 6 ---------- : 4-6
tRFC ------------------- 52 ---------- : 52-62
tRTP ------------------- 3 ---------- : 3-5
Command Rate (CMD) ---------- 0 ---------- : 1-2 (use 2 first)

Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength --------- : 1066

Channel A
Static tRead Value --------------------- : 7-9
tRD Phase0 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto]
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 --------------------- : 7-9
tRD Phase0 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto]
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
CPU
Voltage Types------------ Normal -------- Current -----
Load-Line Calibration ----------------- : [Disabled]
CPU Vcore --------------- 1.35000 ---- : [Auto] 1.35-435

CPU Termination --------- 1.200V ----- : [Auto] 1.25-1.48
CPU PLL ----------------- 1.500V ----- : [Auto] 1.58

CPU Reference ----------- 0.760V* ----- : [Auto]
CPU Reference2 ---------- ?.???V* ----- : [Auto]

MCH/ICH
MCH Core ---------------- 1.100V ------- : [Auto] 1.20-1.24
MCH Reference ----------- 0.760V ------- : [Auto]
MCH/DRAM Ref ------------ 0.900V ------ : [Auto]
ICH I/O ----------------- 1.500V ------- : [Auto]
ICH Core ---------------- ?.???V ------- : [Auto]

DRAM
DRAM Voltage ------------ 1.800V ------- : [Auto] 2.2-2.22
DRAM Termination -------- 0.900V ------- : [Auto]
Channel A Reference ----- 0.900V ------- : [Auto]
Channel B Reference ----- 0.900V ------- : [Auto]

Advanced Settings
Limit CPUID Max. to 3 ------------------ : [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect -------------- : [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ---------------- : [Enabled] << Disable
C2/C2E State Support ------------------- : [Disabled] <-- OPTION NOT AVAILABLE
x C4/C4E State Support ----------------- : [Disabled] <-- OPTION NOT AVAILABLE
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) ------------ : [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function --------------------- : [Enabled] << Disable
Virtualization Technology -------------- : [Disabled]

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect ------------- : [Disabled]

[nav_kundra]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

What's the 9500?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

Your Zalman CPU cooler

[nav_kundra]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

Ah ok, we shall see :o)
I'll let you know how I get on!

Thank you very much for your help

[diviner]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

Hi LSD, long time no see :)

Just to jump in... I notice you wrote multiplier 9x, and should be 8 , right ?

Also, that board (ep43ds3 wont go 450FSB so easely...even on 425...thats my experience. Maybe its better to stay with original multiplier 10, and then going up with FSB to see how much cpu can take ?

Just my 2 cents...

cya

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

Thanks!! Long time no see? It is your first post here??? Do you have another name here or do you know me from somewhere else?

Yes should be 8 CPU Multi. above, sorry!

You may be right, P43 is kinda limited for FSB and I think I overlooked that. Let me know if you can get 450 FSB Going, if not I will give you some settings to try maybe 9x400 for 3.6 or 9x375 for 3.4 for now using 2.40B Ram multi

[nav_kundra]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

Apologies for what may seem be stupid questions, just testing my understanding...

The EP43-DS3 says on the box its rated to 1600MHz on the FSB (is that after its been quad pumped? does this apply on a dual core processor?) I know that how far I'll be able to push it is dependant on a whole lot more but I take it that I ought to really just ignore the box?

I'll be trying those settings tonight when I get in from work :o)

You guys are a great help, its all very good reading manuals, magazines and 'how-to' guides but there is nothing like being guided this way and being able to ask questions. Thanks!

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

That applies to any processor, and it just a "Spec" or Selling point, the boards will do 2000+ FSB, maybe not the P43's but the P45's do for sure and they have the same rating.

All in all that is just something to add looks to the products specs, nothing you need to worry about as a limiter or anything. So ya, ignore the box and try out 400 FSB (Which is 1600 FSB as per the box states)

[Chike]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

My board won't even post above 418FSB(1672 rated) but the DS3 has more overclocking options so you may be more lucky.
One thing about the E6700(B2) is it's low thermal spec, so keep an eye on the temps. It should be kept below 60c core temps, and not over 65c core temps.

[diviner]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

Thanks!! Long time no see? It is your first post here??? Do you have another name here or do you know me from somewhere else?

We were just talking via PMs, so i made an ironic joke :) ... But you probably talk with alot of people (helping them...like i said, its very respectfull ;) ) so you overlooked it :) .

My board won't even post above 418FSB(1672 rated) but the DS3 has more overclocking options so you may be more lucky.
One thing about the E6700(B2) is it's low thermal spec, so keep an eye on the temps. It should be kept below 60c core temps, and not over 65c core temps.

Yeah, thats what im talking about. I've tried several P43-DS3 boards and not a single one was able to reach 410FSB (without voltage rising). Maybe with voltage pumping situation would be different but i wouldnt bet on it.

[nav_kundra]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

A slighty cheeky piggy-back onto the topic but I posted this elsewhere and got abuse...
Pulled these specs down, wonder whether they'll help give any indication to the overall overclock?

E6700 SL9Z MALAY 2.66GHz/4M/1066/OC
L652 B920

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-EP43-DS3 Overclocking advice

Ahh Diviner, I wondered what you meant!!

Abuse, where did you get abused? Not here right?