Hello guys

First I'm sorry for my English

I'm trying to get stable 3.6 at least (donno about 3.8 yet)
Well here is what I got

LinX 0.6.4 - passed 20 tests without errors, 41 min 34 sec
OCCT 3.1.0 - passed one hour, priority normal, matrix (middle), no errors
Prime95 v.25.11 build 2 64bit - 11 hours, In-place large FFT's (maximum heat, power consumption, some RAM tested), Advanced -  Round off checking CHECKED

Temps were measured with Core Temp 0.99.7, under load 66-69 on all cores
Temps idle - Core 0 - 47; Core 1 - 45; Core 2 - 44; Core 3 - 44; SPP - 44; MCP - 32

guess its stable except games, I got freezes after playing every 10-15 min, then Alt+Tab and back, and its normal again

Hope for your advice

BIOS SZ17

**Frequency Settings**

CPU Freq, MHz – 3600
FSB Reference Clock, MHz – 1600
CPU Multiplier - [9X]
PCIe x16_1 & 16_2, MHz - 100
PCIe x16_3, MHz - 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz - 200

**HT Multiplier**

nForce SPP --> nForce MCP - [5 x]
nForce SPP <-- nForce MCP - [5 x]

**Spread Spectrum**

CPU Spread Spectrum - [Disabled]
HT Spread Spectrum - [Disabled]
PCIe Spread Spectrum(SPP) - [Disabled]
PCIe Spread Spectrum(MCP) - [Disabled]
SATA Spread Spectrum - [Disabled]

**FSB & Memory Config**

EPP 2.0 Memory [Disabled]
FSB – Memory Clock Mode - [Linked]
FSB – Memory Ratio - [Sync Mode]
FSB (QDR), MHz - [1600]
Actual FSB (QDR), MHz - 1600
x MEM (DDR), MHz - [Linked]
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz - 1600

P1 - [Enabled]
P2 - [Enabled]

**Memory Timing Setting**

Memory Timing Setting - [Expert]
x tCL (CAS Latency) – 7
x tRCD - 7
x tRP – 7
x tRAS - 24
x Command Per Clock – 2T

** Advanced Memory Settings **

[Auto].
x tRRD [Auto(6)]
x tRC [Auto(41)]
x tWR [Auto(12)]
x tWTR [Auto(18)]
x tFAW [Auto(31)]
X RFC [Auto(110)]
x tREF 7.8uS

**System Voltages**

EVGA VDroop Control [With VDroop]
CPU Core – 1.45625
CPU FSB – 1.350V
Memory – 1.800V
nForce SPP – 1.37V
nForce MCP – 1.550V
CPU PLL [Auto] 1.5V


GTLVREF Lane 0 [Auto]
GTLVREF Lane 1 [Auto]
GTLVREF Lane 2 [Auto]
GTLVREF Lane 3 [Auto]

**CPU Configuration**

Limit CPUID Maxval - [Disabled]
Intel SpeedStep - [Disabled]
xPPM Mode - [Native]
CPU Thermal Control - [Disabled]
C1E Enhanced Halt State - [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit - [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology - [Disabled]

CPU Core 0 - [Enabled]
CPU Core 1 - [Enabled]
CPU Core 2 - [Enabled]
CPU Core 3 - [Enabled]

 
Give the changes in red a try. If not stable change 1800 to 1600 and give it a go. As JHam said that CPU should handle 1800.
 

gottex


**FSB & Memory Config**

EPP 2.0 Memory [Disabled]
FSB – Memory Clock Mode - [Linked]
FSB – Memory Ratio - [Sync Mode]
FSB (QDR), MHz - [1600] 1800
Actual FSB (QDR), MHz - 1800
x MEM (DDR), MHz - [Linked]
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz - 1600 1800

P1 - [Enabled] auto
P2 - [Enabled] auto

**Memory Timing Setting**

Memory Timing Setting - [Expert]
x tCL 1011
x tRCD - 9
x tRP – 9
x tRAS - 24
x Command Per Clock – 2T

** Advanced Memory Settings **

[Auto].
x tRRD [Auto(6)]
x tRC [Auto(41)]
x tWR [Auto(12)]
x tWTR [Auto(18)]
x tFAW [Auto(31)]
X RFC [Auto(110)]
x tREF 7.8uS

**System Voltages**

EVGA VDroop Control [With VDroop]
CPU Core – 1.45625 auto
CPU FSB – 1.350V auto
Memory – 1.800V
nForce SPP – 1.37V 1.50
nForce MCP – 1.550V
CPU PLL [Auto] 1.5V


GTLVREF Lane 0 [Auto]

I stress test with IBT...running 20 passes at Max level.

freezing in games only? try one graphics card on its own, then try the other one on its own. and re-install the drivers.

gottex

jeffreyham

I stress test with IBT...running 20 passes at Max level.

can't change SPP to 1.50, I have only ...

I believe I said 1.45v not 1.50v..............but, since you do not have 1.45v available, try first the 1.42v and if that does not work, try the 1.47v.

Settings are getting all outta whack now with so many advisors.

Very smart...just what I was going to suggest that you do. Do you have your RAM installed in the black slots?? If not, do that too.

What a good deal. I felt that your settings were not too far off if you only had freezes in games.

If these settings do prove out to be stable...make sure that you keep a hard-copy of the BIOS Template.

Also, if you would then later like to try for 1800MHz stability...I'd be happy to try to help with that...feel free to send me a PM anytime.

You are very welcome...I'm glad I was able to help.

I will suggest that you Enable CPU Thermal Control in the BIOS...set it for T1 and T2...this will help protect your chip from overheating. You should also try to get your CPU Core Voltage as low as possible. Take it down 1 setting at a time, testing in between, until you get a BSOD or freeze...then go back up 1 and test again.

Less volts = less heat = longer life. You only want to put as much voltage to it as is necessary. Your current voltage may be just right for your setup but, you may be able to run it lower...and if you can then, it would be wise to do so.

I'll look forward to your next update....Good Luck!!!

I am sorry to hear that. Please post a new COMPLETE template with your current settings and include the values showing that Auto is giving your GTLVREF's.

Also, what is the exact model number of your RAM?

Please give the below settings adjustments (in red) a try....your system should have no problem running them.

**Frequency Settings**

CPU Freq, MHz – 3600 (will show 4050 after changes below)
FSB Reference Clock, MHz – 1600 (will show 1800 after changes below)
CPU Multiplier - [9X]
PCIe x16_1 & 16_2, MHz - 100
PCIe x16_3, MHz - 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz - 200

**HT Multiplier**

nForce SPP --> nForce MCP - [5 x]
nForce SPP <-- nForce MCP - [5 x]

**Spread Spectrum**

CPU Spread Spectrum - [Disabled]
HT Spread Spectrum - [Disabled]
PCIe Spread Spectrum(SPP) - [Disabled]
PCIe Spread Spectrum(MCP) - [Disabled]
SATA Spread Spectrum - [Disabled]

**CPU Configuration**

Limit CPUID Maxval - [Disabled]
Intel SpeedStep - [Disabled]
xPPM Mode - [Native]
CPU Thermal Control - [TM1 & TM2]
C1E Enhanced Halt State - [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit - [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology - [Disabled]

CPU Core 0 - [Enabled]
CPU Core 1 - [Enabled]
CPU Core 2 - [Enabled]
CPU Core 3 - [Enabled]

**FSB & Memory Config**

EPP 2.0 Memory [Disabled]
FSB – Memory Clock Mode - [Linked]
FSB – Memory Ratio - [Sync Mode]
FSB (QDR), MHz - [1600] 1800
Actual FSB (QDR), MHz - 1600 1800
x MEM (DDR), MHz - [Linked]
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz - 1600 1800

P1 - [Enabled]
P2 - [Enabled]

**Memory Timing Setting**

Memory Timing Setting - [Expert]
x tCL (CAS Latency) – 7 (8)
x tRCD - 7 (8)
x tRP – 7 (8)
x tRAS - 24
x Command Per Clock – 2T

** Advanced Memory Settings **

[Auto].
x tRRD [Auto(6)]
x tRC [Auto(41)]
x tWR [Auto(12)]   (If you get a successful 1800MHz boot, Manually set in
x tWTR [Auto(18)]  the same values that these will change to)
x tFAW [Auto(31)]
X RFC [Auto(110)]
x tREF 7.8uS (should stay the same) 

**System Voltages**

EVGA VDroop Control [Without VDroop]
CPU Core – 1.45625
CPU FSB – 1.350V
Memory – 1.800V
nForce SPP – 1.47V 
nForce MCP – 1.550V
CPU PLL [Auto] 1.5V (Manually set 1.5v)

GTLVREF Lane 0 [Auto] (Manually set -50mv)
GTLVREF Lane 1 [Auto] (Manually set -50mv)
GTLVREF Lane 2 [Auto] (Manually set +00mv)
GTLVREF Lane 3 [Auto] (Manually set +00mv)

It wont even boot after I change to 1800 with this settings, just black screen, had to turn off and on again

I got green till 1.5000
all below are green

P.S.
got BSOD after I set only 1800, right after WINDOWS logo
when I set all manually, no boot at all, black scren after SAVE AND EXIT BIOS

Alex,

I have asked a friend, VistaHead, who knows the FTW board better than I do to assist.

jeffreyham

Try the 1800 settings with vCore at highest green setting.
 
EDIT: Do not bother trying to go into Windows after settings changes...reboot right back to the BIOS.

Thank you for asking your friend!!! ok, so I managed to set 1800 (now memory 1800 and CPU 4.05) and CPU core 1.5V and not even boot, but to play Mafia II ))) but also with freezes ... guess I'll have to test memory tomorrow, each one for 8 hours ?