Hello..  bios ver. 1.05
 
Does anybody know why my DIMM voltage add 40mv by itself, that's not a minor overshoot
 
example> Manually set at 1,31v in bios, shows as 1,35v after reboot
 
so if 1,35v is set in bios + 40mv = 1,39v
 
Question two..
 
The CPU PWM fan "control", it dont seem to be any way to adjust the RPM in smart mode..
 
I am running smart mode now @ cpu_fan header and my pwm cpu fan is doing 1400RPM  IDLE  (cpu temp is 25c), so how do i tune down the overall RPM so it will become silent..
 
observation..
 
When i load setup defaults the bios crash, and freeze
 
I will start to manually tweak the system by tomorrow, and i have a feeling the ram section/timing is going to provide a few hickups as well..
 
and no led's inside the onboard on/off and reset buttons.. really?

its mainly the dimm voltage offset thats tickle my nut..
 
also why cmos checksum error is on the black screen after the bios were updated..
 
now i have only a geforce 210, 1 stick of ram, mouse keyboard connected
 
issues remain
 
its a red led beside the bios chip glowing, and the onboard power and reset button is blacked out
 
photo> below the bios chip, is where the red led is located
 

 

 
 
 
 

bios ver 1.04 this time
 
same voltage behavior
 
i believe i can spot the dilemma now, since both my xmp profiles are reading 1,35v
but nevertheless on auto 2133mhz it should? only hand out 1,2v?

 
now lets select xmp profile 1, and reboot = 1.387v
 

 
 kingston predators Hynix 4gb sticks  ( a quad kit ), i have X99 as well
 
but why are not my onboard power and reset button lighted?
 
 
 

the red led close to the bios chip?
 
is that an indication on something faulty or healthy.
 
I dont feel like spending 130 euro on a new mem kit today, just to find out the red light is a sign of something malfunctioning..
 
When i flash the bios i get checksum error
 
/ Really looking forward to some kind of reply..

its only one bios chip, so it should be only one bios
 
cant find any info about a second bios, or a qvl for compatible memory modules
 

ok..
 
it seem like that led is on, yes

update 12/18
 
Today i bought a brand new dual channel 2X8GB kit / 140 euro
 
After installing, and clr cmos
 
1,24v in Bios
 
With XMP profile enabled (1,2v )
 
it still overvolt + 40mv
 
Can i get some assist here, please?
 
I dont want to purchase a third kit, i am out of cash
 

 
 
 
 

starting to feel like a moron soon with all posts
 
new finding>
 
When i set the dimm voltage to 1,2v in e-leet, everything turn to normal..
 

 
But what strikes me is that when open up e-leet the default voltage says 1,225v, even tho its only set to 1,2v in bios,
and that would explain the 1,24v in bios  1,2v is in fact 1,225v in bios
 
 
 
fresh boot--->>
 
 
 

yes i know, and i thought the v-check header would be present, since it was on the board i saw online.. but header was gone when i got this board, to my big disappointment
 
header-->
http://www.technic3d.com/...2015/evga_z170_ftw.JPG
 
And i dont feel like soldering on a new board, the reason i got this board in the first place, was not to start messing with it (not meant for benchmarking, only gaming and everyday tasks)
 
Still>
 
Cmos error checksum (after clr cmos / flash)
No light in the onboard power/reset buttons
(Deleted for Foul Language) up dimm voltage in bios, default is 1,22v/ showing1,24

 
*Reminder that bad language is not allowed in the forums.*
 
 
 

I just want to add this..
 
i had NO issues whatsoever installing windows 10, and windows 7
 
Flawless, no errors, no driver issues, no hickups what so ever
 
Peachy.. just like it should be

i am about to drop this thread soon, cant spend more of my time in it..
 
I just checked some reviews of this board..
 
Its seem like some of the have the auto default 1,24v
 
and some the auto default 1,21v
 
I just think this is strange, considering
 
and also the graphic dimm slot display (populated slots) seem to be working on these screenshots, in the later bios versions it wont matter in which slots i install the dimms, the graphic display shows wrong anyway..
 
OBS : bios version 1.01!!!!
 
 
overclockers--> slot 2 and 4
 

 
tweaktown--> slot 1 and 3
 

 
Modders>
 
Bios ver 1.03
1,24v auto default

 
 
 so by jumping conclusions here it seem like ver 1,03  1,04  1,05 add the xtra dimm voltage, due to a faulty DIMM voltage reference table values?, or simply additional 25mv is added as a shortcut to cover a broader range of different ram modules.. i dunno
 
If this gets fixed no one is more happy than me
 
Please drop me a PM if a solution is closing up
 
I have a Santa dress to tryout , and gifts to wrap in paper now..
 
Merry xmas
 
ps: the good thing>>> nothing is wrong with the board of mine, it seem to be all bios related
 
 
 

mission complete, stability ensured  110%...
 
new heatsink mounted, and 4500mhz offset.. check
 
4500mhz as default is fully enough for this machine, will only game, and watch porn with it..
 
Z 170 FTW = Easy to OC, not many slider to pull
 
Ops forgot to OC the cache.. another day..
 
Seem to be a good regular board, but i dont think it will enough for +6ghz
 
but its definitely one of the best looking Z170 boards out there, great basics
 

 
 

It was so easy..
 
the bios dont have a zillion sliders, so i didnt do much really..
 
I like this board, less = better when it comes to sata ports, usb ports, and stuff like that
 
more things on the PCB = instability, and potential errors
 
Thanks EVGA for keeping it clean, and the traces tight
 
Quality over quantity, its better to put the powder where its needed instead..

I tested XTU @4500mhz default profile, Noctua U12s
 
1391 points, with watercooling and some OC +1600 points?
 
Skylake is fast, and fun. and the EVGA Z170 boards seem to have a good memory output, even at very little OC
 
have anyone in here tested the 6700k XTU at 4500mhz?
 
It would be fun to see the output from that CPU 1550-1650?