Socket 771 Mod Xeon X5460 GA-P35-DS3L Overclock

[profJim]

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

Don't forget to Enable EIST and C1E.

Happy testing.

[profJim]

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.

WRONG oh misguided one.

To run test #5 press the following keys after Memtest86+ starts:

• c
• 1
• 3
• 5 <--- this is the number of the test you want to run
• ENTER
• 0 (zero)

[lukevega]

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

Does this look right?

[profJim]

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

Looks good to me, but with version 5.01 but it shows the "moving inversions" test.
I'm going to run versions 4 & 5 on my system and see which test number is the block-move test.
This newest version has apparently changed the test order.

In Memtest86+ Guide/How To's - Overclockers Forums from 2005, test #5 = block move.
The overclockers thread is excellent.

[lukevega]

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

I think Google says test #7 on MemTest86+ v5.01 is the block move test.

I have 10 passes so far on moving inversions test (no errors), should I change to number 7?

[profJim]

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

Update: In Memtest86+ v5.01, test #7 is the infamous block move test.

Yes, switch to the #7 test.

[lukevega]

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

15 passes 0 errors :D



Switching to full test for hopefully 2 passes!

[profJim]

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

The memory's displayed MB/s is missing in both of your screen-shots and I've never seen this before.
Normally I'd say no big deal, but I've learned that sometimes the little things are important.

On a side note, I've never run test #11, the 90 minute bit-fade test.
When I later checked on the test the error count was soaring and was over 1,000,000 and growing.
I then remembered that I changed my OCZ's memory from 890MHz to 1068MHz with a simple memory strap change from 2.0x to 2.4x. I forgot to increase the manual setting I had for tRFC at 890MHz. I've changed tRFC to AUTO because I'm running with Performance Enhance = Extreme.

After 10 minutes, my error count is about to pass 300,000 and growing rapidly.
It's time for me to repeat this test with stock settings and to try to find out more about the bit-fade test.

[lukevega]

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

Got one pass and waiting hopefully on the second...
How do I investigate the significance of the lack of a MB/s reading?

[profJim]

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

Other than contacting the Memtest86+ people, I have no idea.

On a different note, my system failed the second bit-fade test with no overclock just after the 4 minute mark.
Time for me to invoke my backup moto: Don't worry, Be Happy!

[lukevega]

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

Maybe I'll load a newer version of MemTest86+ and see if it makes a difference after the (hopefully) second pass

[lukevega]

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

Got the second pass:



System cold booted a few times though...

I'm gonna go ahead and adjust the timings like you suggested and see what happens. Think I'll need to increase the core to stop the cold boots?

[profJim]

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

Memtest86+ v5.01 is the latest version from Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

At the top of their web page they say:

Memtest86+

Passmark offers two updated versions of their Memtest86 v5.1.0 program at PassMark MemTest86 - Memory Diagnostic Tool
where the standard version is free and they offer a paid version that normally sells for $39 (USD).

The original Memtest86 versions had serious problems at some time in the past, and the program languished for several years.

I haven't tried PassMark's updated versionbut I'm going to download and try their standard (free) version and give it a test ride.

[lukevega]

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

Changed the timings, Windows just booted fine. Now comes the fun (we wish) part.

Updated BIOS settings:

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_______________4_[4]
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay________4_[4]
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______4_[4]
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________12_[12]
 
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__ [+0.3V]
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V]
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.1V]
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)...........: [Enabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ......: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function...............: [Enabled]
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]

I think I may have mis-posted these previously:

PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V]
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.1V]

I'm fairly sure these are all set to +0.1V but I will double check...

Am I right to keep EIST and C1E enabled for the 8-12 hour HCi Memtest?

On a positive note, I think I can feel a better responsiveness from the system! :D

[profJim]

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

When exactly did the two cold boots occur?

Did you use the ESCAPE key to exit Memtest86+ and immediately warm boot into windows?

Did you have EIST and C1E enabled during the tests?

You can lower the cpu speed to 3.80GHz or increase vcore and retest.

I have a recent o/s backup image on my external drive so I would go directly into windows and run LinX and HCI Memtest.

A reasonable compromise would be to skip the 2-pass test and just do one 15-pass test using test #7.

It's your call which way you go.