intel q9550 and gigabyte p35 dq6

[DarkStalker]

Hello all! if u got the time to spare just a little help needed: i have gigabyte p35 dq6(bios vers. f9b), intel q9550(e0 stepping), 4x1 gig ocz pc6400(ddr2 800mhz) platinum revision 2(ocz2p800R21G)> http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...2_dual_channel.....
i have question about loadline calibration(sholud i enable it? its on auto now)
i oc'ed cpu to 3.6ghz-and vcore is set to 1.2875v, ddr2 to 2.1v, fsb +0.1v, gmch +0.1v, pci e to +0.1v, and my ddr2 is oced to 850 usin 4-4-4-12 turbo mode....yet i can't have stable overclock at 3.8ghz i think ram timings are the problem(if i use mem multip.1:2 its about 872mhz)so i just need the correct timings(i think)or what other bios tweak??? also i enabled c1estate? should i disable it?
thx in advance, best regards&RESPECT!!!!!! DarkStalker

[Chike]

Re: intel q9550 and gigabyte p35 dq6

The link you provided leads to a not found page, I believe this is your ram.

Using LLC is realy up to you. It may help decreasing vcore but it is a desputed feature.

Set Performance enhance standard and timing to 5-5-15/18.
Try increasing MCH OverVoltage up to +0.25 and FSB OverVoltage up to +0.2.
More vcore may also be required.

Which strap memory multiplier are you using and what straps are vailable?

If you can post a screen capture of MemSet main and spd(click spd) windows it may help.

Pressing Ctrl+F1 in main BISO screen will reveal 2 more optons in MIT, GTLREF1 & GTLREF2. Tweaking those 2 may be needed at high FSB.

Please use the template in this post to post full settings that are in question.

What kind of stress tests do you run?

[DarkStalker]

Re: intel q9550 and gigabyte p35 dq6

thx for reply Chike! ok i forgot that i founded voltage sweetspot for 3.6ghz so my voltages are a bit lower.
anyway here are bios specs(template)


Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [8]
Fine Clock Ratio ____________[0.5]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [425]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [102]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.00]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Turbo]

CAS Latency Time________________4
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________4
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______4
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________12

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________4
Rank Write to READ Delay________5
Write to Precharge Delay_________6
Refresh to ACT Delay______________42
Read to Precharge Delay__________5
Static tRead Value_______________7
Static tRead Phase Adjust________0 [Auto]

CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV] i don't have it in my bios(f9b) /
CPU Clock Skew Control [normal] i don't have it in my bios(f9b) /=even with ctrl+f1
GMCH Clock Skew Control [Normal] i don't have it in my bios(f9b) /

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.05V]
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.05V]
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.05V]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.025V]
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.275]

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Enabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled] don't have it in my bios
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled] don't have it in my bios
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] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

[Chike]

Re: intel q9550 and gigabyte p35 dq6

The memory is rated 1.9-2.1v and has EVP 2.2v. +.05 is low even for DDR-800, don't be afraid yo give it more.
Are the timings below tRAS auto or manually set?
Ignore the Clock Driving/Skew.
You may want to disable C1E while you looking for a stable OC.