***Official*** OCZ Support Thread part 2

[dijidiji]

Originally posted by: SteveOCZ
It tickles till they start to bite

Yo mamma!

 

[SteveOCZ]

Originally posted by: Jen
question concerning compatability with this board useing this memory

DFI RS482 Infinity

memory i have is 2 x 1 GB OCZ Performance ( OCZ4002048PFDC-K)

if memory is compatable what is recommended settings for this system?

i am haveing to use the onboard video for now as i havent purchased a video card for the system.

3800+ x2 (stock speed)
scsi drive
dvdrom , dvd burner
ax500 fortron


everything at stock speed , etc

system is unstable at this time ,


hugs


Jen

Hey Jen

The memory you have should work just fine on the board you have. I don't think you'll have to make adjustments to the timings, but you can check these ones.

cas 3
tras 7
trcd 3
trp 3
1T/2T @ 1T

Make sure the memory divider is at 1:1 and you should be all set

 

[Link19]

What is the maximum safe VCORE for the OCZ PC4000 EB Platinum Edition rated at 3-3-2-8 2*1GB sticks?

I have mine set at 2.85V and it seems very stable. How high of voltage do you have to go to risk damaging the RAM?

 

[ryderOCZ]

Originally posted by: Link19
What is the maximum safe VCORE for the OCZ PC4000 EB Platinum Edition rated at 3-3-2-8 2*1GB sticks?

I have mine set at 2.85V and it seems very stable. How high of voltage do you have to go to risk damaging the RAM?

Maximum would be 2.9-3.0V...however I highly recommend you try 2.5 - 2.6V on them....my sticks clock the best at much lower voltage.

 

[Link19]

Originally posted by: ryderOCZ

Originally posted by: Link19
What is the maximum safe VCORE for the OCZ PC4000 EB Platinum Edition rated at 3-3-2-8 2*1GB sticks?

I have mine set at 2.85V and it seems very stable. How high of voltage do you have to go to risk damaging the RAM?

Maximum would be 2.9-3.0V...however I highly recommend you try 2.5 - 2.6V on them....my sticks clock the best at much lower voltage.

Would that include clocking them at their rated 250MHZ (500MHZ effective DDR)? Or only if you clock them at 400MHz DDR should you have the voltage lower.

I purchased this RAM at NewEgg, and it said the default volatge was 2.8V. Does that mean only if running at 500MHz DDR or higher?

I currently have mine clocked at 258MHz (516MHz effective DDR) with timings of 3-3-2-5. So far, it has been rock stable with dual instances of Prime95 running a custom test for each CPU with 900MB of RAM allocated for each instance, so both CPU cores and almost all of my RAM are being stressed.

WOuld I be able to run my RAM at 258MHz stable with 2.5V or 2.6V. So far, perfectly stable at 2.85V at 258MHz.

 

[ryderOCZ]

Yes...my pair will run 270 at 2.55 - 2.6V and it will run 250 (DDR500) at 2.42V (I have the expert which goes that low).

If your's are not stable at 2.5V, that is fine...you are fine at 2.85V also....I just suggested that you try lower.....lower is always better, less heat, etc

 

[Link19]

Originally posted by: ryderOCZ
Yes...my pair will run 270 at 2.55 - 2.6V and it will run 250 (DDR500) at 2.42V (I have the expert which goes that low).

If your's are not stable at 2.5V, that is fine...you are fine at 2.85V also....I just suggested that you try lower.....lower is always better, less heat, etc

How come on NewEgg, it says 2.8V next to the description of the RAM when you purchase it?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227225

That is wrongfully misleading to people such as myself because I have it running at 2.8V.

 

[ryderOCZ]

It is fine that you have it running at 2.8....leave it there....no worries

I simply tried to point out that these modules, since their release, through testing by myself and other techs, have shown great results at even lower voltages.

Don't run them over 3.045V which is the warranty limit and you are doing just fine.

Thanks

 

[Avalon]

I require the OCZ Revolution *twitches*

 

[Gagan]

Steve I shot you an email 2 days ago@ steve3@ocztechnology.com

I want my stuff RMA'd ! thanks

 

[SteveOCZ]

Gagan check your email

 

[dijidiji]

Steve, I just dropped you another e-mail about RMAing my RAM. Could you take a look at it? Thanks.

 

[Jen]

Originally posted by: SteveOCZ

Originally posted by: Jen
question concerning compatability with this board useing this memory

DFI RS482 Infinity

memory i have is 2 x 1 GB OCZ Performance ( OCZ4002048PFDC-K)

if memory is compatable what is recommended settings for this system?

i am haveing to use the onboard video for now as i havent purchased a video card for the system.

3800+ x2 (stock speed)
scsi drive
dvdrom , dvd burner
ax500 fortron


everything at stock speed , etc

system is unstable at this time ,


hugs


Jen

Hey Jen

The memory you have should work just fine on the board you have. I don't think you'll have to make adjustments to the timings, but you can check these ones.

cas 3
tras 7
trcd 3
trp 3
1T/2T @ 1T

Make sure the memory divider is at 1:1 and you should be all set

i tried these settings you suggested and could never get system stable

am to give up on ocz?

Jen

 

[AMDxx165xxfx60]

I have an Ultra-D NF4 / opty 165 / and OCZ value VX with the bh5 chips.

my OCZ can do 200 FSB 2-2-2-6 with 3.0v , but anything higher then 200 FSB is a pain.

i'm currently on the 704-2bt bios.

right now i'm running my ram @ 229FSB 2-2-2-6 (280HTT w/ a 166 divider)

CPC enabled

trc @ 14
trfc @ 16
trrd @ 4
twr @ auto
trtw @ 2
tref @ 3120
twcl @ 1
dbi @ enabled

i am not actively cooling the ram.

so what i'm trying to get at is what bios should i use?
At what voltage should i start actively cooling?
nd what are the average settings for OCZ value VX?
i'm just trying to push it to a stable 239 FSB with a 2-2-2-6 timing which shouldn't be to hard to do judging from other peoples results.

***update***

i tried cooling my ram with a large room fan and it put me stable @ 229 FSB 2-2-2-6 3.0v with the settings above

how ever i tried 239 and i get errors on superpi on core1 , i've tried 3.0v to 3.3v and it had no luck.

I've superpi'd my processor to 2.6Ghz and the ram cannot pass memtest at 239, suggestions?

 

[SteveOCZ]

Jen I will talk to Tony and see if he has this board. I'll get back to you tonight

 

[SteveOCZ]

Originally posted by: AMDxx165xxfx60
I have an Ultra-D NF4 / opty 165 / and OCZ value VX with the bh5 chips.

my OCZ can do 200 FSB 2-2-2-6 with 3.0v , but anything higher then 200 FSB is a pain.

i'm currently on the 704-2bt bios.

right now i'm running my ram @ 229FSB 2-2-2-6 (280HTT w/ a 166 divider)

CPC enabled

trc @ 14
trfc @ 16
trrd @ 4
twr @ auto
trtw @ 2
tref @ 3120
twcl @ 1
dbi @ enabled

i am not actively cooling the ram.

so what i'm trying to get at is what bios should i use?
At what voltage should i start actively cooling?
nd what are the average settings for OCZ value VX?
i'm just trying to push it to a stable 239 FSB with a 2-2-2-6 timing which shouldn't be to hard to do judging from other peoples results.

***update***

i tried cooling my ram with a large room fan and it put me stable @ 229 FSB 2-2-2-6 3.0v with the settings above

how ever i tried 239 and i get errors on superpi on core1 , i've tried 3.0v to 3.3v and it had no luck.

I've superpi'd my processor to 2.6Ghz and the ram cannot pass memtest at 239, suggestions?

Give these timings a try. You may not need 3.3V to hit 239FSB so start lower and work your way up until you find stability. Cooling is a must once you hit 3.0V.

Let me know how it works out


Genie BIOS Settings:

FSB Bus Frequency - 250
LDT/FSB Frequency Ratio - 4X
CPU/FSB Frequency Ratio - 11X
PCI eXpress Frequency - 100Mhz

CPU VID StartUp Value - 1.50V

CPU VID Control - 1.35V
CPU VID Special Control - Above VID * 123%
LDT Voltage Control - 1.30v
Chip Set Voltage Control - 1.50v
DRAM Voltage Control - 3.30v


DRAM Configuration Settings:

DRAM Frequency Set - 200 (DRAM/FSB:1/01)
Command Per Clock (CPC) - Enable
CAS Latency Control (Tcl) - 2.0
RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) - 02 Bus Clocks
Min RAS# active time (Tras) - 06 Bus Clocks
Row precharge time (Trp) - 02 Bus Clocks
Row Cycle time (Trc) - 07 Bus Clocks
Row refresh cyc time (Trfc) - 16 Bus Clocks
Row to Row delay (Trrd) - 02 Bus Clocks
Write recovery time (Twr) - 03 Bus Clocks
Write to Read delay (Twtr) - 02 Bus Clocks
Read to Write delay (Trwt) - 02 Bus Clocks
Refresh Period (Tref) - 3120
Write CAS Latency (Twcl) - Auto
DRAM Bank Interleave - Enabled



DQS Skew Control - Auto
DQS Skew Value - 0
DRAM Drive Strength - Level 8
DRAM Data Drive Strength - Level 2
Max Async Latency - 7ns
DRAM Response Time - Fastest
Read Preamble Time - Auto
IdleCycle Limit - 16 Cycles
Dynamic Counter - Disable
R/W Queue Bypass - 16 x
Bypass Max - 07 x
32 Byte Granularity - Disable(4 Bursts)

 

[jto168]

Hi Steve and others,

I am having a problem with my OCZ Platinum EL Dual Channel Memory (2GB, DDR400 @ 2-3-2-5, 1T) running at the rated 200 MHz (or DDR400).

My setup is as follows:

Asus A8N-E (Bios 1011 Final)
AMD Opteron 144 CAB2E Stepping
OCZ Platinum EL Dual Channel 2GB Kit, DDR400 @ 2-3-2-5, 1T
eVGA Geforce 7600 GT
OCZ PowerStream 520W ADJ-SLI (domestic North American version, so it's PFC I believe)
and the usual items!

I am unable to have the following settings applied successfully:

Memory Divider: 266 MHz
HTT Multiplier: 3x
HTT: 300
Multiplier: 9x (this is the max for my CPU)
VCore: 1.45V
DDR Core: 2.80V
Memory Settings: 2-3-2-5, 1T
* Effective CPU Speed = 2700 MHz
* Effective Memory Speed = 192 MHz (DDR 384) (2700 / 14 at Memory Divider of 266)

Now if I lower my Memory Divider to 200 MHz, I am able to have the machine post.
But the Effective Memory Speed is 150 MHz. This is underclocking the memory isn't it?

Therefore, the settings that DO work are:

Memory Divider: 200 MHz
HTT Multiplier: 3x
HTT: 300
Multiplier: 9x (this is the max for my CPU)
VCore: 1.45V
DDR Core: 2.80V
Memory Settings: 2-3-2-5, 1T
* Effective CPU Speed = 2700 MHz
* Effective Memory Speed = 150 MHz (DDR300) (2700 / 18 at Memory Divider of 200)

I've learned that the Effective Memory Speed ratios for the ASUS A8N-E are as follows:

Memory Divider of 400 (1:1) = CPU Speed / 9
Memory Divider of 333 (1:0.8325) = CPU Speed / 11
Memory Divider of 266 (1:0.665) = CPU Speed / 14
Memory Divider of 200 (1:0.5) = CPU Speed / 18

Theoretically, I should be able to run the CPU and Memory at DDR400 at the following settings:

1) CPU = 1800 MHz ( 1:1) 200 x 9 / 9 = 200 MHz * Works (Stock!)
2) CPU = 2200 MHz (1:0.8325) 244 x 9 / 11 = 200 MHz * Does Not Work / Does Not POST
3) CPU = 2800 MHz (1:0.665) 311 x 9 / 14 = 200 MHz * Does Not Work / Does Not POST
4) CPU = 3600 MHz (1:0.5) 400 x 9 / 18 = 200 MHz * Honestly I've never tried ths, and I won't because I'm just pushing my luck =P

Why am I unable to to run the memory at DDR400 at settings 2) and 3) ?
I am not overclocking the memory, so why am I unable to proceed?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Jen]

DFI RS482 Infinity

memory i have is 2 x 1 GB OCZ Performance ( OCZ4002048PFDC-K)

i am haveing to use the onboard video for now as i havent purchased a video card for the system.

165 Opteron (stock speed)
scsi drive
dvdrom , dvd burner
ax500 fortron


*Update*

after recieveing a replacement of this motherboard i have a new problem

the 3/2 divider doesnt work , its broken . everytime i use this setting i can raise the fsb of the cpu to go higher than stock. it just changes back to stock speed on me

knowing this now i am wondering is there some timings i can use on this board for this memory to reach 250 fsb. that is what is needed at this time in order to overclock the cpu useing the 6/5 setting in bios that does work


sigh ,

Jen

 

[AMDxx165xxfx60]

steve,
i was wondering what kind of FSB could i expect on these OCZ dual channel sticks and at what voltage?

OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Platinum System Memory - Retail

what is the highest and lowest you've experienced or heard of with them ,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Itejavascript:winopen('messagepost.aspx?postaction=reply&catid=28&threadid=1817004&messid=22871132&STARTPAGE=3&parentid=22871132','msgrep22871132',710,550);
Replym=N82E16820227210

 

[SteveOCZ]

Originally posted by: AMDxx165xxfx60
steve,
i was wondering what kind of FSB could i expect on these OCZ dual channel sticks and at what voltage?

OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Platinum System Memory - Retail

what is the highest and lowest you've experienced or heard of with them ,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Itejavascript:winopen('messagepost.aspx?postaction=reply&catid=28&threadid=1817004&messid=22871132&STARTPAGE=3&parentid=22871132','msgrep22871132',710,550);
Replym=N82E16820227210

Most sets will do 220FSB, but lately I've seen a few doing over 240FSB. Bet on 220FSB, but hope you get lucky

 

[SteveOCZ]

Jen I've asked Tony to test out those settings you emailed me. While we're waiting for that make sure you have the newest bios for that board

 

[Jen]

Originally posted by: SteveOCZ
Jen I've asked Tony to test out those settings you emailed me. While we're waiting for that make sure you have the newest bios for that board

newest bios is flashed ,

 

[mmganga]

Guys I'm looking to get an Opteron 165 or 170 and overclock that on a DFI nf4 board (the latest UT one/etc.).

What's the OCZ memory that would give me most flexibility in doing this???

THANKS!

 

[jto168]

** update **

Opteron 144 CAB2E 1.80 GHz
Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 64
Asus A8N-E Bios 1011-044 (Final)
OCZ Platinum EL Series 2GB Dual Channel Kit, 2-3-2-5 *1T
eVGA 7600GT CO
OCZ PowerStream 520W ADJ SLI PSU
Antec Performance Plus 1080AMG
Fans, Hard Drives, Optical Drives, etc

** update **

It seems that this board is very picky with its divider settings, and does not like the 266 divider at higher HTT (fsb) settings using tighter memory timings.

I tried to relax the timings as per the replies, to 3-4-4-8, 2T.
Unfortunately it still did not post at 300 x 9, using a 266 Divider.

But I have finally found the sweet spot for my particular processor.
I was able to achieve a stable 2.6 GHz clock speed, at DDR 470+!

HTT (fsb) = 289
Multiplier = 9x
VCore = 1.4125
DDR VCore = 2.80V
Memory Timings = 2.5-3-2-5, 1T
Memory Divider = 333 (1:0.83)
HT Link Multiplier = 3x
PCI Clock = 100 MHz
PCI Sync Clock = 33.33 MHz
* Effective CPU Speed = 2601 Mhz (2.60 GHz!!!)
* Effective Memory Speed = 236.5 MHz (DDR473!!!)

It's on its 16th hour in (stress)Prime95 right now, and I'm quite happy about the results.
Load temp is 38-41C, idle temp is 29-31C.

I'm going to run memtest to ensure the memory is working at this speed.

 

[SteveOCZ]

Originally posted by: mmganga
Guys I'm looking to get an Opteron 165 or 170 and overclock that on a DFI nf4 board (the latest UT one/etc.).

What's the OCZ memory that would give me most flexibility in doing this???

THANKS!

Are you looking for a 1GB or 2GB kit? Do you have a max price range?