GA-P41T-D3P & C2D E8400 overclocking?

[Armanx64]

I'm trying make a little overclock, but maximum FSB at 9x multiplier is 340. Also I can't overclock RAM to 1333MHz. System just don't want to boot.

[profJim]

Re: GA-P41T-D3P & C2D E8400 overclocking?

We need detailed information about ALL OF THE HARDWARE in your system.

We can best help you after you create a detailed hardware list in the System Specs portion of your
forum profile http://forums.tweaktown.com/profile.php?do=editprofile at the bottom of the
profile page or in your forum signature http://forums.tweaktown.com/profile....=editsignature.
Be sure to include brand names and model numbers.

[Armanx64]

Re: GA-P41T-D3P & C2D E8400 overclocking?

Done.

[profJim]

Re: GA-P41T-D3P & C2D E8400 overclocking?

Nice job filling out your PC Specs.

Copy this bios template into Notepad or any plain text editor.
Press CTRL + F1 at the main bios screen before you go to the M.I.T. section.

Fill in your current bios settings in the template and change "Auto" to the current displayed setting.
If a setting does not appear in your bios, type N/A to the right of the brackets.
Save your completed template and paste a copy of the template in your next post.

Include a link to the memory's specifications at the manufacturer's web site.

Motherboard: Model:  Rev#:  Bios Version:
Cpu: Model
Ram: Brand, Model/Part#, Link to your ram's specs
Power Supply Unit: Brand, Model#, Wattage

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] <-- FAST is OK
CPU Clock Ratio ---------------- : [##]
Fine CPU Clock Ratio ----------- : [0.0] <-- ignore if not available
CPU Frequency -------------- : ####

Clock Chip Control
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control --------- : [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ------- : [Mhz]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) ---- : [Auto] <-- Set to 100, never leave this on Auto

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

Advanced Clock Control ------- [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive ---------------- : ??? <-- show the values displayed in your bios for these four settings
PCI Express Clock Drive -------- : ???
CPU Clock Skew (ps) ------------ : ???
MCH Clock Skew (ps) ------------ : ???

DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance ------------ : [Turbo] <-- set to STANDARD when overclocking
Extreme Memory Profile - (XMP) - : [Disabled] <-- Leave this Disabled
(G)MCH Frequency Latch --------- : [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ------- : [Auto]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) --------- : [Auto]
DRAM Timing Selectable --------- : [Auto] <-- set to MANUAL for overclocking

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time ------- ?? ---- : [Auto]
tRCD  ------------------ ?? ---- : [Auto]
tRP -------------------- ?? ---- : [Auto]
tRAS  ------------------ ?? ---- : [Auto]

Advanced Timing Control
tRRD  ------------------ ?? ---- : [Auto]
tWTR  ------------------ ?? ---- : [Auto]
tWR -------------------- ?? ---- : [Auto]
tRFC  ------------------ ?? ---- : [Auto]
tRTP  ------------------ ?? ---- : [Auto]
Command Rate (CMD) ------------- : [Auto] <-- Auto or 0 is OK

Channel A Timing Settings -- {Press Enter to change settings)
Static tRead Value ------------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase0 Adjustment ---------- : [Auto] <-- leave this and below set to AUTO
tRD Phase1 Adjustment ---------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase2 Adjustment ---------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase3 Adjustment ---------- : [Auto]
Trd2rd(Different Rank) --------- : [Auto]
Twr2wr(Different Rank) --------- : [Auto]
Twr2rd(Different Rank) --------- : [Auto]
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) --------- : [Auto]
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control ------- : [Auto]  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control ------- : [Auto]  ps

Channel B Timing Settings {Press Enter to change settings)
Static tRead Value ------------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase0 Adjustment ---------- : [Auto] <-- leave this and below set to AUTO
tRD Phase1 Adjustment ---------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase2 Adjustment ---------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase3 Adjustment ---------- : [Auto]
Trd2rd(Different Rank) --------- : [Auto]
Twr2wr(Different Rank) --------- : [Auto]
Twr2rd(Different Rank) --------- : [Auto]
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) --------- : [Auto]
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control ------- : [Auto]  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control ------- : [Auto]  ps

Channel A and B Driving Settings ------ {Press Enter to change settings)
Driving Strenght Profile ------- : [Auto] <-- setting for channel A
Driving Strenght Profile ------- : [Auto] <-- setting for channel B

Motherboard Voltage Control
CPU
Voltage Types--------- Normal ----- Current -----
Load-Line Calibration ---------- : [Disabled]
CPU Vcore ----------- 1.????? -- : [Auto] <-- set to the 1.????? value

CPU Termination ----- 1.200V* -- : [Auto] <-- set to the value to the left (Auto over-volts this too much when overclocking) Auto is OK if not overclocking
CPU PLL ------------- 1.500V* -- : [Auto] <-- set to the value to the left (Auto over-volts this too much when overclocking) Auto is OK if not overclocking

CPU Reference ------- 0.755V* -- : [Auto] <-- Auto Will set this correctly
CPU Reference2 ------ 0.800V* -- : [Auto] <-- Auto Will set this correctly

MCH/ICH
MCH Core ------------- 1.100V -- : [Auto] <-- set to 1.20 for 2x2GB ram (1.24 - 1.26, or 1.05 might be needed)
MCH Reference -------- 0.800V -- : [Auto]
MCH/DRAM Ref --------- 0.900V -- : [Auto]
ICH I/O -------------- 1.500V -- : [Auto] <-- set to the value to the left
ICH Core ------------- 1.100V -- : [Auto] <-- set to the value to the left
DRAM
DRAM Voltage --------- 1.800V -- : [Auto] <-- set to the max rated ram voltage (for most memory)
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)

[Armanx64]

Re: GA-P41T-D3P & C2D E8400 overclocking?

OK, I'll try. But I have one 4GB card, not 2x2.

[profJim]

Re: GA-P41T-D3P & C2D E8400 overclocking?

GA-P41T-D3P memory support list: http://download.gigabyte.eu/FileList...a-p41t-d3p.pdf
Single 4GB memory modules were not for sale until after your motherboard was made.
There are no 4GB modules listed in the memory support list.
It will be difficult or impossible to get your system stable with one 4GB memory module.
It will be much easier to get your system stable if you buy a 2 x 2GB matching kit of memory that is listed in the support list or to buy a kit that a memory manufacturer says is compatible with your motherboard model. Buying a modern memory kit designed to work with newer motherboards will take a lot more effort to get your system stable at stock and/or overclocked speeds.

I don't know how much DDR3 memory costs on the moon, but where I live, about $20 should get you a good kit of 1333MHz memory. Even with memory made for your motherboard, you still might need to under-clock the memory speed somewhat.

[Armanx64]

Re: GA-P41T-D3P & C2D E8400 overclocking?

$20 I spent for 4GB. No, I tried your instructions, but nothing works. CTRL+F1 refreshes BIOS configuration, but adds nothing, so I find only 1/3 of preferences from your instruction.

[profJim]

Re: GA-P41T-D3P & C2D E8400 overclocking?

I can't help you until you fill in the bios template and post your settings.
CTRL+F1 in the bios should make a few hidden settings visible.