Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

[profJim]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

I bought both of my HyperX kits at the same time several years ago.

FWIW, the HyperX serial numbers have no rhyme or reason!

Cpu-z reports:

• slot #1 serial number: 29383179, manufacturing date: Week 09/Year 11
• slot #2 serial number: 2D370C21, manufacturing date: Week 08/Year 11
• slot #3 serial number: 3237F14B, manufacturing date: Week 08/Year 11
• slot #4 serial number: 2937C539, manufacturing date: Week 08/Year 11

The only problem with a lifetime warranty now is that they might not have identical replacements if one or more memory modules need to be replaced.

With my 4 kits of OCZ Reaper PC2-8500 memory, the serial numbers for each kit are:

007270805005889-1 Dimm1
007270805005889-2 Dimm3

007271004002512-1 Dimm2
007271004002512-2 Dimm4

007270812000398-1
007270812000398-2

007270910002215-1
007270910002215-2

[lukevega]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

Alright!

So I guess if I find another set there's hopefully a good chance they will work together :)

I can't wait for my new RAM to arrive!

[profJim]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

I just noticed your BlueScreenView post where your system BSOD'd again with bug check code = 0x124.
Stop 0x124 - what it means and what to try - Windows 7 Help Forums has useful information.

Let's see how your system does after you've installed your new memory.

[profJim]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

I ran LinX five minutes after my 12 hour HCI Memtest completed.

My HWiNFO log shows the following temperatures during the LinX test:

cpu cores = 60, 59, 65, 63 with the cpu temperature varying from 59 - 63^o(C)

[profJim]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

Alright!

I can't wait for my new RAM to arrive!

[lukevega]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

It's here! :D



I haven't upgraded RAM before...

Do I need to load lower settings in the BIOS?

Excitement! :D

P.S. Would you recommend running MemTest 86 first too? I think I ran it for 8 passes with my last RAM before I installed Windows...

[profJim]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

You can use your highest stable o/c settings when running Memtest86+.
Your memory's timings are 5-5-5-18 at 1.80 volts.
4-4-4-12 timings at 2.10 - 2.20 volts should also be stable.
If you have any Memtest86+ errors, use either of the above settings with no cpu overclock.

8 full test loops is a good test, but I also run 10 - 15 loops using only test #5 (block moves).
The #5 test loops will probably take less than one hour.

Enjoy your new memory!

[lukevega]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

Well just installed the new RAM and left the settings unchanged - system booted fine if not a little quicker! :)

Is it better to see what overclock I can achieve or run 8 passes of MemTest86 followed by 15 loops of test 5?

[profJim]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

I would first run the #5 15 loops test, followed by 2 full Memtest86+ loops, as long as you don't mind possibly corrupting your o/s partition.

What is your highest, fully stable overclock speed?

I would start there with 4-4-4-12 memory timings, dram voltage = 2.20 volts and run a shortened HCI Memtest session for 2 - 4 hours.

Then you can shoot for the moon with higher overclocks.

Don't forget to update your PC Specs and your forum signature with your new memory's name and model number.

[lukevega]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

I don't know what my highest stable overclock is yet... Obviously the 3.9GHz with the old RAM was stable until I turned on EIST and C1E.

Is 2 full loops the same as 2 passes?

I've ran MemTest86 before and not corrupted my partition - is there a high risk of it occurring?

Also, sorry for being confused but should I change the timings before running MemTest86 or stick with the current settings and change them after? (I should pull out the numbered bullet points here as they leave me in no doubt as to what order to do things) lol

The current BIOS settings are:

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Rev 2.0: BIOS Version: F9C
CPU: Intel Xeon X5460
RAM: Kingston Model: 4x2GB HyperX T1 DDR2-1066 CL5 Part#: KHX8500D2T1K2/4G (http://www.kingston.com/datasheets/KHX8500D2T1K2_4G.pdf)
Power Supply Unit: Corsair HX520W
Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio __________________ [9]
Fine Clock Ratio __________________[0.5]
CPU Host Clock Control____________[Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)_________[422]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)________[101]
C.I.A. 2__________________________[Disabled]
Performance Enhance = ____________[Standard]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)_____[2.00]
DRAM Timing Selectable_____ SPD ___[Manual]
 
CAS Latency Time_______________5_[5]
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay________5_[5]
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5_[5]
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________18_[18]
 
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________3_[Auto]
Rank Write to READ Delay________3_[Auto]
Write to Precharge Delay_________6_[Auto]
Refresh to ACT Delay____________52_[Auto]
Read to Precharge Delay__________3_[Auto]
Static tRead Value_______________9_[9]
Static tRead Phase Adjust_________0_[Auto]
 
System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [Normal]
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V]
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.2V]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.2V]
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.38125V]
Normal CPU Vcore________1.23750V

Hard Disk Boot Priority.....: [Press Enter]
1.	Kingston SV300S37A240G
2.	ST3500320AS
3.	ST3500320AS
First Boot Device...........: [Hard Disk]
Second Boot Device......: [CDROM]
Third Boot Device.........: [Disabled]
Password Check...........: [Setup]
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability......: [Disabled]
Limit CPUID Max. to 3.........: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect.........: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)...........: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ......: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function...............: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology..........: [Disabled]
Full Screen LOGO Show.........: [Disabled]
Init Display First............: [PEG]

SATA AHCI Mode.........: [AHCI]
SATA Port0-1 Native Mode.........: [Enabled]
USB Controller...........: [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller............: [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support............: [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support..........: [Disabled]
Legacy USB Storage Detect��.[Disabled]
Azalia Codec............: [Auto]
Onboard H/W LAN............: [Enabled]
SMART LAN.................: [Press Enter]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM.......: [Disabled]
Onboard IDE Controller........: [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1..........: [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Parallel Serial Port...: [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode................: [SPP]


ACP1 Suspend Type........: [S1(POS)]
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN....: [Delay 4 Sec.]
PME Event Wake Up.......: [Disabled]
Power On by Ring.......: [Disabled]
Resume by Alarm......: [Disabled]
HPET Support..........: [Enabled]
HPET Mode.............: [64-bit mode]
Power On by Mouse.............: [Double Click]
Power On by Keyboard.........: [Disabled]
AC Back Function..................: [Soft-Off]


PCI1 IRQ Assignment.............: [Auto]
PCI2 IRQ Assignment.............: [Auto]
PCI3 IRQ Assignment............: [Auto]

Reset Case Open Status...........: [Disabled]
CPU Warning Temperature.......: [80�C/176�F]
CPU FAN Fail Warning...............: [Disabled]
SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning.......: [Disabled]
POWER FAN Fail Warning..........: [Disabled]
SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning.......: [Disabled]
CPU Smart FAN Control.............: [Disabled]

[profJim]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

2 full loops = 2 passes

It's possible but not common to corrupt files when your system isn't stable, and this includes other drives too.

If you have a very recent full partition backup, it won't take long to restore the partition if it gets corrupted.

Use your 3.90GHz semi-stable bios settings with EIST and C1E enabled to see if your system is stable with your new memory.

Your bios profile shows 5-5-5-18 memory timings with dram voltage = Normal.

You can use these settings if you want, and later switch to 4-4-4-12 timings with dram voltage = 2.20. Using 2.10 volts might be stable.

[lukevega]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

Ok. Above settings the same but with C1E and EIST enabled. Windows booted fine.

Plan is (correct me if I'm wrong!):

1. Run #5 15 loops test, followed by 2 full MemTest86+ tests
2. If all is well, adjust timings to 4-4-4-12 timings with dram voltage = 2.20V (2.10V if I'm lucky)
3. If all is still well, run HCi MemTest for 2-4 hours to check stability
4. Increase FSB slightly and repeat HCi MemTest for longer periods

I do hope this all goes well!

[profJim]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

I'd like to see a longer test in step #3, mainly because you've previously had several HCI Memtest failures at 2.5 - 3.5 hours.

You haven't included a brief 5-loop LinX test in your testing program.

Keep in mind that LinX and IBT are extreme tests and your system might be perfectly stable under more moderate operation.

I don't know if your Xeon 771 mod is somehow causing problems with LinX stress testing.

[lukevega]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

Done.

1. Run #5 15 loops test, followed by 2 full MemTest86+ tests
2. If all is well, adjust timings to 4-4-4-12 timings with dram voltage = 2.20V (2.10V if I'm lucky)
3. If all is still well, run HCi MemTest for 8-12 hours to check stability
4. Increase FSB slightly and repeat HCi MemTest for longer periods
5. When max? overclock reached - 5 loops LinX test

[lukevega]

Re: Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

From Google I just checked how to run the #5 test:

Run MemTest86+ then press: c, 2, 5, 5, enter, 3, 3, enter

Is that correct?

If it is I will go ahead and start with that.