Help me overclock my E7200--> All info included in OP

[MentalIlness]

SORRY FOR THE REPLIES IN A ROW. BUT I FOUND NO OTHER WAY TO UPLOAD ALL 4 ATTACHMENTS OF MY BIOS.



I know these E7200 CPU's overclock really well, and I have been running at 2.53 ever since it was purchased.

My hardware:


Cooler Master Hyper 212 "2 x 120 mm fans / push..pull config"
Hyper 212 - Cooler Master

OCZ 850 "4 x +12 rails / 20 Amp each"
OCZ GameXStream 850W Power Supply OCZ Technology

Gigabyte UD3P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358

4 GIG DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231122


I would like to run it at 3.6GHZ.

I came here because these forums seem to be the "most" knowledgeable on the subject.

Any tips ??



EDIT: I forgot, the first time I ever went in the BIOS was last night. But the M.I.T settings were "grayed out". How do I enable these ?

[yuu]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--> All info included in OP

In order to define The CPU host you need to "enable" the cpu host control above.

Load Optimized Defaults
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) [10X] ---> [B]9x[/B]
Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) [+0.0]---> [B]0.0[/B]
CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled]---> [B]Enabled[/B]
x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) 266 ----> [B]400[/B]
(G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] ---> [B]2.0D[/B]
>>> CPU
Load-Line Calibration [Disabled] ---> [B]Enabled[/B]
CPU Vcore 1.12500V [Auto] ---> [B]1.20 - 1.25 - 1.30 - 1.35[/B]
CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto] ---> [B]Normal[/B]
CPU PLL 1.500V [Auto] ---> [B]Normal[/B]
CPU Reference 0.820V [Auto] ---> [B]Normal[/B]
>>> MCH/ICH
MCH Core 1.100V [Auto] ---> [B]Normal[/B]
MCH Reference 0.760V [Auto] ---> [B]Normal[/B]
MCH/DRAM Reference 0.750V [Auto] ---> [B]Normal[/B]
ICH I/O 1.500V [Auto] ---> [B]Normal[/B]
ICH Core 1.100V [Auto] ---> [B]Normal[/B]
DRAM Voltage 1.800V [Auto] ---> [B]Normal[/B]

These are not all the settings, just the ones you need to set.

CPU Vcore will depend on how much your cpu needs, it could be 1.2, or it could be 1.4 who knows. let's find out. Set 1.30 first

Then enter Wndows and start the Intelburntest Software. do some testing, and if no crytycal error appears, or the system restarts or BSod. raise the CPU Vcore 1.20 - 1.25 - 1.30 - 1.35 until it is stable. Insure that Cpu temperature stays below 60 or 70C this is by setting in BIOS - PC Health Status - CPU Warning Temperature [60 - 70C] It willstart beeping the speaker if so.

[MentalIlness]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--> All info included in OP

Ok, that sounds good. Ill do that now.

However, on another forum, they said to run my memory 1:1. Im not saying your wrong, just want to see which is better :)

[yuu]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--> All info included in OP

Never seen this, you should wait for the experts to say. i hope somebody still answers.

load the Optimised Defaults from bios. Save and exit.
The revision of your board is in the upper left corner of the photo. What is your revision.

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/fileupload/product/2/2919/999.jpg

What is you bios version, it can be seen by pressing F9 in BIOS.

There is probably new bios you could flash to. download from here.
unzip the bios image to a FAT32 partition or a flash usb drive and while in bios press F8 to open Qflash utility and browse the flash disk, should look like HD0, choose the name of the bios image there. and wait the procedure to complete. A lot could go wrong, so that is as last resort.

[MentalIlness]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--> All info included in OP

Revision 1.0
BIOS F4

If need be, I do have a USB 2 GIG stick I could use to flash. But....I hit F8 while in BIOS...and nothing happened. It seems locked out too.

[profJim]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--> All info included in OP

F4 is an old bios, don't try to flash your bios until we know your system is stable at stock settings.
NEVER USE @BIOS to flash your bios.
Read and understand the BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide" thread.

Using the 2.00B or 2.00D System Memory Multiplier is running your memory at 1:1.

We can best help you if you'll read this post and follow steps 1 - 3 to provide detailed information.
You can post the screen-shot in step 4 when you post your bios settings using the Ep4x bios template.
Posting pictures of your bios is not the best way to go.
It's much easier for us to check your posted bios settings when you use the written bios format.

Be sure to read and understand the LOADING and SAVING bios profiles in the mobo user manual, probably on pages 37 - 38.

I suggest that you start with loading optimized bios settings, then save settings and exit (F10).
Immediately re-enter the bios, press [Ctrl] + F1, then enter the M.I.T. tweaking section.
Apply the recommended settings at the beginning of the post that has steps 1 -4, then save these settings as a saved bios profile, giving it a meaningful name, such as My_Defaults.

If you have trouble booting your system after you have applied bios changes, report the problem in detail.

You should then run Prime95 for 1 - 2 hours as a preliminary stress test. If you're not familiar with Prime95, click on the last line in my signature.

[yuu]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--> All info included in OP

GA-EP45-UD3P (rev. 1.0) - GIGABYTE

http://download.gigabyte.eu/FileList/BIOS/motherboard_bios_ga-ep45-ud3p_f10.exe

Latest bios is F10

If you have the CLRcmos jumer on for any reason, remove it

http://download.gigabyte.eu/FileList/Manual/motherboard_manual_ga-ep45-ud3p_e.pdf

The position could be seen on page 7, down to the right of the board, th CLR_cmos should be empty.

Now if you can't ungrey the settings by loading optimised defaults, probably your bios is in read-only mode for some reason.

[MentalIlness]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--> All info included in OP

These are my current BIOS settings. And I tried to CTRL/F1 and nothing happens.I cannot change the settings until I am able to access M.I.T.....which I cannot do. I checked the CMOS.....and it is empty. I have loaded optimized defaults, and it is still grayed out.



Motherboard: Model: Rev#: Bios Version:
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
Revision 1.0 BIOS F4

Cpu: Model:
Intel Core 2 Duo E7200

Ram: Brand, Model/Part#, Link to your ram's specs
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ
Cas Latency 5
Timing 5-5-5-15
Voltage 1.8V - 1.9V

Power Supply Unit: Brand, Model#, Wattage
Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ850GXSSLI ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 850Watts Power Supply 100 - 240 V CB, CE, CSA, UL




Default settings for new setups that are not overclocked.

note: replace all ?? with the value displayed in your bios.
----> Replace "Auto" with manually set values.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster -------------- : [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ---------------------- : [9x]
Fine CPU Clock Ratio ----------------- : [+0.5]
CPU Frequency ---------------------: 2.53Ghz (266x9.5)

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 ---------------------- : <<< 700mv
PCI Express Clock Drive -------------- : <<< 700mv
CPU Clock Skew (ps) ------------------ : <<< 0ps
MCH Clock Skew (ps) ------------------ : <<< 0ps

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

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time -------- 5 ---------- : [Auto]
tRCD ------------------- 5 ---------- : [Auto]
tRP --------------------- 5 ---------- : [Auto]
tRAS ------------------- 15 ---------- : [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 <--- press ENTER to modify memory sub-timings when overclocking

Channel A
Static tRead Value -------------5--------- : [6]
tRD Phase0 Adjustment -------0---------- : [Auto] <-- leave this and below set to AUTO
tRD Phase1 Adjustment -------0---------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase2 Adjustment -------1---------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase3 Adjustment -------1---------- : [Auto]
Trd2rd(Different Rank) -------6--------- : [Auto]
Twr2wr(Different Rank) ------6--------- : [Auto]
Twr2rd(Different Rank) -------5--------- : [Auto]
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) -----8---------- : [Auto]
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control --------------- : [Auto] ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control --------------- : [Auto] ps

Channel B
Static tRead Value -------------5--------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase0 Adjustment -------0---------- : [Auto] <-- leave this and below set to AUTO
tRD Phase1 Adjustment -------0---------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase2 Adjustment -------1---------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase3 Adjustment -------1---------- : [Auto]
Trd2rd(Different Rank) -------6--------- : [Auto]
Twr2wr(Different Rank) ------6--------- : [Auto]
Twr2rd(Different Rank) ------5--------- : [Auto]
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) -----8---------- : [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 --------------- 1.10000v ---- : [Auto]

CPU Termination --------- 1.200V* ----- : [Auto]
CPU PLL ----------------- 1.500V* ----- : [Auto]
CPU Reference ----------- 0.760V* ----- : [Auto] <--- Auto Will set this correctly
CPU Reference2 ---------- 0.800V* ----- : [Auto] <--- Auto Will set this correctly

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 ---------------- 1.100V ------- : [Auto]
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) ---------------- : [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 ------------- : [Enabled] <--- set to Disabled when overclocking (this must be enabled to flash or boot from a USB drive)

[profJim]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--&gt; All info included in OP

Channel B
Static tRead Value -------------5--------- : [Auto] <-- Channel A & B must have identical settings.

Try booting with only 1 memory module in slot #1, closest to the cpu.
Is the 2nd memory slot currently in slot #3?
If a single module in slot #1 doesn't help, remove the module from slot#1 and place the second memory module in slot #1 and try again.
You might need to test using each memory module in each of the four memory slots, but only use one memory module at a time.
Do you have any other memory you can test with?

Read the section about clearing CMOS settings in the Bios Flashing Guide.
You might need to remove the mobo battery and place a jumper block on the two CLR_CMOS pins for 20 minutes, several hours or possibly overnight.

You might need to remove your mobo from the computer case and set your mobo beside your case, with the mobo resting on a non-conductive surface (NOT on the anti-static bag), such as a cardboard box or some books. More instructions on this later.

There might be an electrical short between you motherboard and the case.
Are all MIT bios settings grayed out? If not, list all the MIT sections that are grayed out and not modifiable.

**edit** Can you modify most of the bios settings in the other bios sections, outside of the MIT section?

[MentalIlness]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--&gt; All info included in OP

My case is a Antec P182. And no, I cannot change most of the settings in the BIOS.

Would a BIOS update fix this you think ?

Things I cannot change is....

M.I.T settings
DRAM Performance Control
Any of the voltages

[profJim]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--&gt; All info included in OP

Can you make changes to most bios settings that are NOT IN THE MIT section?
Your current F4 bios supports your cpu, so that shouldn't be an issue.
A Bios upgrade to the latest bios for your ver: 1.0 motherboard MIGHT fix the issue, but it's safer to try the CMOS clear first.
All the testing that I suggested can be tedious, but it's safer to try and find what the problem is by a process of elimination.
Bios flashing can be risky, even if all the proper procedures are followed.

**edit** I hit the submit button prematurely.

Please add the requested hardware information to you signature NOW, many of us are helping in many threads at the same time and it will cut down on possible errors if we can easily and quickly glance at all the information without scrolling back through the thread.

Please post the requested screen-shot in step #4, it might point us in the right direction.
It might also help if you can post a picture of the initial post screen that shows cpu speed, memory speed, bios version, etc.
If your system shows the Gigabyte logo screen, immediately press the [TAB] key to show the post details, it's the detail screen that might help us narrow down the problem.

[MentalIlness]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--&gt; All info included in OP

Will do that now.

[profJim]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--&gt; All info included in OP

OK, good so far, please add additional information as specified as specified in the post, such as o/s version, memory model # and link to the memory specs, hard drive setup (Raid?), etc.
The more we know about your system, the quicker we will be able to help you.

The link to my memory specs is embedded in my memory description.

In post #10, you said that your mobo version is 1.0, there isn't a 1.2 revision for the EP45-UD3P, it's 1.0, 1.1, or 1.6.
ACCURACY IS IMPORTANT!!

Gotta step out now for a couple of hours.

[MentalIlness]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--&gt; All info included in OP

Yep, it is 1.0. Hit the wrong key. Anyway....here is the screenshot you requested. Links to all my hardware is now linked in my sig. Thanks for the tip :)

[MentalIlness]

Re: Help me overclock my E7200--&gt; All info included in OP

Well, I fixed it. Removed the battery for a few minutes, then put it back. Booted into Windows with one stick in slot 1....then booted into Windows with the other stick in slot 1. So I am assuming the memory is good. :)

Everything in the BIOS is now able to be changed. No idea how it came to be like...."read only"

Of course had to remove my GPU to get to the battery, since the GPU is 3 inches thick.

But yea, can change "any and all" settings now. :)

Thanks for all the help you guys have given me so far. I have never found a forum that responded as fast as this one. Thanks again.

Let the overclocking begin.

EDIT: I also loaded Optimized Defaults and saved.