help overclcocking on my asus p5q deluxe

[jdfox]

Hi all, Ive been at this for some time now and cannot deem to get my ram running at the stated 1066mhz speed setting DRAM 2.20v timings 5-5-5-15 as stated my Kingston.
here are my specs.

Asus P5Q Deluxe motherboard.
Intel Core 2 Q6600 @3.2
750w quad rail psu with 54 amps.
kingston hyperx pc2-8500 @976mhz stable(ish)
x2 ati 4870s crossfire
OCZ Gladiator cooler keeping temps low 20s idol high 50s load.

My A.I settings, could someone fill over mine if thay see something that would help the ram run at 1066. thanks for looking hoping for some help.


Bios settings:
cpu overclocker tuner: manual
FSB Frequency: 356
PCIE Frequency: 101
DRAM Frequency: 976
FSB strap tp northbridge: auto
Dram CLK Skew on ch A1: auto
Dram CLK skew on ch A2: auto
Dram CLK skew on ch B1: auto
Dram CLK skew on ch B2: auto
1st listing info 5-5-5-15-3-70-6-3
cas# latency: 5
Dram Ras# to chas delay: 5
DRam Ras# precharge: 5
Dram ras# active to precharge: 15
Ras# to Ras# Delay: auto
Row refresh ctcle time: auto
Write recovery time:auto
read to precharge time: auto
2nd info 7-3-5-4-5-4-7
Read to write delay (S/D) auto
Write to read delay (S) auto
write to read delay (D) auto
read to write delay (S) auto
read to write delay (D) auto
write to read delay (S) auto
write to read delay (D)
3rd info 14-5-1-66
write to pre delay: auto
read to pre delay: auto
pre to pre delay: auto
all pre to ref delay: auto
Dram statistic read control: disabled
Dram read training: disabled
mem.OC. Charger: auto
Ai clock twister: light
Ai transaction booster: manual

c/p : A1 A" | B1 B2
LVL : 04 04 |04 04
Common performance level (11)
pull on -in of CHA PH1: disabled
pull on -in of CHA PH2: disabled
pull on -in of CHB PH1: disabled
pull on -in of CHB PH2: disabled


** Please key in numbers directly **

cpu volatge: 1.30625
cpu GTL voltage Ref 0/2 auto
cpu GTL voltage Ref 1/3 auto
cpu PLL voltage: 1.54
FSB termination voltage: 1.24
Dram voltage: auto
NB voltage: 1.26
NB GTL reference auto
SB volatge 1.10
pcie sata voltage 1.50
********************************************
Load line calibration enabled
cpu spread spectrum disabled
pcie spread spectrum disabled
cpu clock skew auto
NB clock skew auto
cpu margin enhancment (performance mode)

If anyone could enter there own settings to get my system running at 3.2-3.3ghz with memory running close to 1066 i would be most grateful.

 

[VirtualLarry]

The next question is, why do you want your RAM running faster than your FSB? It was proven long ago that there is no real-world performance benefit in doing so. All you are doing is putting more stress on your chipset.

 

[IGemini]

I agree. I've run my RAM at 1066 and there wasn't really any improvement, it's generally best to keep it at 1:1.

Does your northbridge voltage NEED to be that high? It's usually only necessary if your FSB is higher set than mine (400) and my NB stays at a stock 1.1v. My RAM at 1066 didn't need a NB voltage increase either. The P5Q Deluxe NB is pretty capable.

 

[jdfox]

The next question is, why do you want your RAM running faster than your FSB? It was proven long ago that there is no real-world performance benefit in doing so. All you are doing is putting more stress on your chipset.

Im not trying to get my ram running faster than my fsb, im trying to get it to run as its stated 1066mhz. My FSB at the moment is 1422mhz @ 3.2ghz o.c

 

[jdfox]

I agree. I've run my RAM at 1066 and there wasn't really any improvement, it's generally best to keep it at 1:1.

Does your northbridge voltage NEED to be that high? It's usually only necessary if your FSB is higher set than mine (400) and my NB stays at a stock 1.1v. My RAM at 1066 didn't need a NB voltage increase either. The P5Q Deluxe NB is pretty capable.

Thats why i put up the settings, for people to to see where i was going wrong and help with the correct ones. if you think the NB it ok at stock i will try it.

 

[IGemini]

My default assumption is there are always stock settings, but also every piece of silicon is different. I wasn't sure if you were doing stress adjustments with the voltage or just setting it there. Understandable since I used to set mine to 1.2v while OCing before I started tweaking for optimized power. It might actually be overvolting the NB that's preventing the RAM from running at full speed.

 

[jdfox]

My default assumption is there are always stock settings, but also every piece of silicon is different. I wasn't sure if you were doing stress adjustments with the voltage or just setting it there. Understandable since I used to set mine to 1.2v while OCing before I started tweaking for optimized power. It might actually be overvolting the NB that's preventing the RAM from running at full speed.

Im currently running 4x1GB sticks of kingston hyperx pc2-8500 @ 951mhz which is stable for 1 hour using prime95 then worker 4 always gets an error. even without o.c cpu and setting bios to default and then trying to just up the dram voltage to 2.20v and timings to 5-5-5-15 which kingston support states to do i get error warning straight away with prime95. I,d be happy at 3.2ghz o.c with ram running at 1066mhz.

 

[jdfox]

Thats why i put up the settings, for people to to see where i was going wrong and help with the correct ones. if you think the NB it ok at stock i will try it.

would i see much performance gain trying to get it running at its rated speed of 1066 or should i just leave it at default settings. But then what was the point in buying the pc2-8500?

 

[denis280]

I hade the same problem with kingston hyper x.could get it to work at 1066mhz.i got realy tired of it and sold both 2gb.and put in 4 1gb kingston 667mhz.overclock att 840mhz 1.9v and timming 5-5-5-15 wonderful. with athlon IIx2 250 dual core.m.b. asus m4a77d (i notice kingston hyperx ar very touchy and d'ont work on all m.b.

 

[tweakboy]

Your voltages are too low.

 

[denis280]

your dram voltage is on (auto) it should be manual.but am telling you it will not work beacause i alwready did this.just take it off from (auto) thats all

 

[Big Lar]

Hi all, Ive been at this for some time now and cannot deem to get my ram running at the stated 1066mhz speed setting DRAM 2.20v timings 5-5-5-15 as stated my Kingston.
here are my specs.

Asus P5Q Deluxe motherboard.
Intel Core 2 Q6600 @3.2
750w quad rail psu with 54 amps.
kingston hyperx pc2-8500 @976mhz stable(ish)
x2 ati 4870s crossfire
OCZ Gladiator cooler keeping temps low 20s idol high 50s load.

My A.I settings, could someone fill over mine if thay see something that would help the ram run at 1066. thanks for looking hoping for some help.


Bios settings:
cpu overclocker tuner: manual
FSB Frequency: 356
PCIE Frequency: 101
DRAM Frequency: 976
FSB strap tp northbridge: auto
Dram CLK Skew on ch A1: auto
Dram CLK skew on ch A2: auto
Dram CLK skew on ch B1: auto
Dram CLK skew on ch B2: auto
1st listing info 5-5-5-15-3-70-6-3
cas# latency: 5
Dram Ras# to chas delay: 5
DRam Ras# precharge: 5
Dram ras# active to precharge: 15
Ras# to Ras# Delay: auto
Row refresh ctcle time: auto
Write recovery time:auto
read to precharge time: auto
2nd info 7-3-5-4-5-4-7
Read to write delay (S/D) auto
Write to read delay (S) auto
write to read delay (D) auto
read to write delay (S) auto
read to write delay (D) auto
write to read delay (S) auto
write to read delay (D)
3rd info 14-5-1-66
write to pre delay: auto
read to pre delay: auto
pre to pre delay: auto
all pre to ref delay: auto
Dram statistic read control: disabled
Dram read training: disabled
mem.OC. Charger: auto ** Try Enabled**
Ai clock twister: light ** Try Moderate**
Ai transaction booster: manual

c/p : A1 A" | B1 B2
LVL : 04 04 |04 04
Common performance level (11)** Try 10 **
pull on -in of CHA PH1: disabled
pull on -in of CHA PH2: disabled
pull on -in of CHB PH1: disabled
pull on -in of CHB PH2: disabled


** Please key in numbers directly **

cpu volatge: 1.30625
cpu GTL voltage Ref 0/2 auto
cpu GTL voltage Ref 1/3 auto
cpu PLL voltage: 1.54
FSB termination voltage: 1.24 * maybe try 1.28v *
Dram voltage: auto **** 2.1v for ram that is 2.2v rating***
NB voltage: 1.26 * Possibly needs 1.28v or a tad more*
NB GTL reference auto
SB volatge 1.10
pcie sata voltage 1.50
********************************************
Load line calibration enabled
cpu spread spectrum disabled
pcie spread spectrum disabled
cpu clock skew auto
NB clock skew auto
cpu margin enhancment (performance mode)** I run Optimized **

If anyone could enter there own settings to get my system running at 3.2-3.3ghz with memory running close to 1066 i would be most grateful.

The ram voltage on the deluxe runs .1v or more Higher than what is set in bios, for instance my ram is spec at 2.1v and 2.0v is right for the bios setting. To narrow the clock down on this board you need to play with the NB voltage, FSB Term voltage, Clock Twister and Performance level. PL is a bit high for your ram IMHO, I run mine at PL8,(but try 10 for now), and Moderate. Do Not run 1:1 if you can avoid it on this board. I assume you are running the 1406 bios?

Larry

 

[jdfox]

The ram voltage on the deluxe runs .1v or more Higher than what is set in bios, for instance my ram is spec at 2.1v and 2.0v is right for the bios setting. To narrow the clock down on this board you need to play with the NB voltage, FSB Term voltage, Clock Twister and Performance level. PL is a bit high for your ram IMHO, I run mine at PL8,(but try 10 for now), and Moderate. Do Not run 1:1 if you can avoid it on this board. I assume you are running the 1406 bios?

Larry

Thanks Larry, been away for a while i will try those settings now and see how it goes. Ive added a Asus ATI HD5870 since i use it for gaming (maybe a 2nd later)

 

[jdfox]

Thank you for your help everyone, i am going to strip the system and sell everything bar the gpu and build a core i7 system got around £500 + what i get for my scraps £900 if i lucky with that. Is there a thread for help building a gaming system here anywhere for that?

 

[jdfox]

The ram voltage on the deluxe runs .1v or more Higher than what is set in bios, for instance my ram is spec at 2.1v and 2.0v is right for the bios setting. To narrow the clock down on this board you need to play with the NB voltage, FSB Term voltage, Clock Twister and Performance level. PL is a bit high for your ram IMHO, I run mine at PL8,(but try 10 for now), and Moderate. Do Not run 1:1 if you can avoid it on this board. I assume you are running the 1406 bios?

Larry

BTW the bios for this board is 2301 dated 07/10/2009 was the most up to date i could find.