Overclocking The EP43-DS3

[a98pmalcolm]

[Ben_charm]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

fill this one out to give the guys a heads up on your settings

http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/33613-gigabyte-bios-templates-give-us-your-settings.html

[a98pmalcolm]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

Hi Ben thanks for the reply.
Ok i noticed on the thread you linked me to has some tips on the curtain areas for overclocking. I havent used the tips but just filled out my settings to ensure i dont make things confussing.

Here are my current settings:

CPU = Model Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
Motherboard = Gigabyte EP43-DS3
GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 775 - GA-EP43-DS3 (rev. 1.0)
BIOS Version = F9
Ram = Corsair XMS2 1066 5-5-5-15 (Total Of 4GB)
Corsair XMS2 4GB kit (2x2GB) DDR2 1066MHz | Power Computing | Custom PCs, Gaming PCs, Laptops, Motherboards, Workstations

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Turbo
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 8x
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................: x.05
CPU Frequency ...........................: 3.40Ghz (400x8.5)


Clock Chip Control
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 400
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
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: 2.66D
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 1066
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time........................ 5
tRCD ......................................... 5
tRP'........................................... 5
tRAS.......................................... 15

Set all Suggested below to highest Values first. Then later you can lower, one at a time, testing as you go

Advanced Timing Control
tRRD........................................... 4 Auto
tWTR.......................................... 4 Auto
tWR............................................ 8 Auto
tRFC........................................... 68 Auto
tRTP........................................... 4 Auto
Command Rate (CMD) ....................:0 Auto

Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength ............................

Channel A
Static tRead Value.........................:7 AUTO
tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:Auto
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:0 Auto
tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:0 Auto
tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:0 Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:8 Auto
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:8 Auto
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:7 Auto
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:9 Auto
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto ps

Channel B
Static tRead Value.........................:7 AUTO
tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:Auto
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:0 Auto
tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:0 Auto
tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:0 Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:8 Auto
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:8 Auto
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:7 Auto
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:9 Auto
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto

Motherboard Voltage Control

CPU
CPU Vcore….……….........................:1.3000v

CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......:1.200V

CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: 1.500V

CPU Referen.…………....0.755V*.......: 0.760V

MCH/ICH
MCH Core…………….....1.100V...........: AUTO
MCH Reference….…….0.760V...........; AUTO
MCH/DRAM Ref.…......0.900V...........: AUTO
ICH I/O……………….....1.500V............: AUTO

DRAM
DRAM Voltage ……....1.800V............:2.00V
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................: [Enabled]

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect ..............[Enabled]

Any advise on the settings would be great.

Thanks
Paul

[a98pmalcolm]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

any one ? lol

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

What voltage is your memory kit rated to, should mention on the sticker or you can check with CPU-z in the SPD Tab (Post a pic if you are unsure)?

Try this for 3.8Ghz, AFTER you do the following.

Please go into your BIOS and load Optimized Defaults, then save/apply F10 and reboot BACK TO THE BIOS. Once in the BIOS again set your SATA/Disk settings back to what you need, this is VERY important if you are using RAID.

Then you can move onto any other settings you need to adjust, and or the below adjustments. You are using Fail Safe now, which is probably part of why you were having issues before.


MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Turbo or Fast
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 8x
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................: x.05
CPU Frequency ...........................: 3.80Ghz (450x8.5)


Clock Chip Control
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 450
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:101-103 (This helps the lower end chipset boards when overclocking, it will be fine to use, start with 101 if you are worried)

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


Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive...........................: 800MV Optimized Defaults will set this
PCI Express Clock Drive.................: 900MV Optimized Defaults will set this
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: 0ps
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: 0ps


DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance...................: Turbo << Standard

[yuu]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

This Ep43-DS3 or any P43 can't be overclocked above 420Mhz FSB, unless you found a way how.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

Yes, PCIE Freq over 100 helps push past 420 FSB most of the time (101-105)

[a98pmalcolm]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

Thanks for getting backto me.

Im not using RAID. I do have a secondary hard drive but just for extra data. I run windows off my 1T HDD.

I cant set the over clock over 3.50 so i will try and do those settings that you just listed aftert loading load Optimized Defaults.

Sorry im very new to overclocking and still learning.

Oh the RAM is rated between 2.10V - 2.30V but usaly if i set at 2.10V i get a double boot just like if i try and go over 3.50GHz.

i will let you know how i get on.

Many thanks
Paul

[a98pmalcolm]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

No didnt work :(

I just get a double boot and it then starts in std settings... Even if i set the volts higher.

Am i better off buying a new mobo?
Or can this mobo reach the speeds im looking for?

Thanks
Paul

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

Please post back the exact full settings you tried that failed, maybe then we can advise back.

In general though, as mentioned above, the P43 chipset is not a very strong overclocker and has it's limitations, so yes if you have the spare cash and really want to overclock easier then a new P45 would be your best bet.

[a98pmalcolm]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

Hi. Thanks for the reply. Yes i did the exact settings and didnt work.

Iv just ordered a Asus P45Q Deluxe. They seem to get great results.

Many thanks for your time again.

Paul

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

Well my settings given were just a suggested range, your CPU may have needed more volts or something else may need to be looser, that's why I asked you to post back the exact settings you tried - so I could advise again.

Good luck with the Asus P45, the BIOS is different so it will take you some getting used to.

[MichaelJD]

Re: Overclocking The EP43-DS3

Hi guys
I followed your advice and I tried to overclock my CPU.
Q9550 + Gigabyte EP43.
After entering the parameters whitin the bios,do a control test with CPUZ.
The test gives me the same result as before overclocking.
Why?
Thanks.