Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

[tim_gti]

Hey Guys,

Was wondering if anyone could help me?

I'm currently trying to overclock my processor to 3.0+, have had a fiddle, but each attempt has resulted in my computer turning off after seconds of booting, then resetting the BIOS settings. Even when trying something as low as 2.8.

Here's my spec.

MotherBoard: GA-p35-s3g
Processor: Intel Q6600 GO stepping
HeatSink: Arctic Cooling Pro7
RAM: 4X 2gig 800MHz 2.1V

Can anyone recommend any settings to try out?

I've set the RAM ratio down to 2.0, and set the voltage to match also.

Any help would be much appreciated!!

[Bee_Dee_3_Dee]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Hey Guys,

Was wondering if anyone could help me?

I'm currently trying to overclock my processor to 3.0+, have had a fiddle, but each attempt has resulted in my computer turning off after seconds of booting, then resetting the BIOS settings. Even when trying something as low as 2.8.

Here's my spec.

MotherBoard: GA-p35-s3g
Processor: Intel Q6600 GO stepping
HeatSink: Arctic Cooling Pro7
RAM: 4X 2gig 800MHz 2.1V

Can anyone recommend any settings to try out?

I've set the RAM ratio down to 2.0, and set the voltage to match also.

Any help would be much appreciated!!

Tim_gti,

I've had a GA-P35-S3G for one year now and luv it.

1. How long have you been using your GA-P35-S3G?

2. When you load "Fail Safe" settings does the PC works fine?

3. Do you understand the difference between BIOS changes on our MOBO and more traditional MOBOs?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Always use Optimized defaults not fail safe guys!! Just a heads up for anyone reading this.

Tim, if you would please link me to your ram or give me the model # I can help for sure.

While you do that, if you can remember, please give me the settings you were trying that fail for you for 3Ghz and I will advise back >>>

This is Just a template I use to ask people their settings, pay no attention to the numbers in it, replace with yours

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [8] 
Fine Clock Ratio ____________[0.5]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [450] 
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.00]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________ ?
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ ?
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______?
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ ?

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ ?
Rank Write to READ Delay________ ?
Write to Precharge Delay_________ ?
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ ?
Read to Precharge Delay__________ ?
Static tRead Value_______________
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto]

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.300V] 
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V] 
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V] 
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.1V] 
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.25]

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___________________[Disabled] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

[tim_gti]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Chers for replying guys.

I've been using the boaard for close to a year now. Only just started to try and overclock though.

Here's the RAM I'm using, 2 2 gig sticks here:

OCZ 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 Memory NVIDIA SLI READY EDITION CL5 - Ebuyer

And 2 of these sticks:

OCZ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC6400 Titanium Memory CL4(4-4-4-15) - Ebuyer

In regards to the template you've included, do you want me to give you my settings as they are now? Or the settings when I try and overclock?

[Bee_Dee_3_Dee]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Chers for replying guys.

I've been using the boaard for close to a year now. Only just started to try and overclock though.

Here's the RAM I'm using, 2 2 gig sticks here:

OCZ 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 Memory NVIDIA SLI READY EDITION CL5 - Ebuyer

And 2 of these sticks:

OCZ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC6400 Titanium Memory CL4(4-4-4-15) - Ebuyer

In regards to the template you've included, do you want me to give you my settings as they are now? Or the settings when I try and overclock?

hehe np!

But the laugh is because I bet that ONLY using the pair with the tighter timings is the way to go.

Right now, both sets should be running at the slower of the two sets.

And, you only need 4 GB RAM for vista and 2 GB RAM for XP. (Gaming wise.)

We'll see what Lsdmeasap says. He's the Man!

c ya tim_gti!

[tim_gti]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Yeh I heard from a few sources that the RAM is causing the problems. I need 8gig as I use my computer primarily for video editing.

[Bee_Dee_3_Dee]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Yeh I heard from a few sources that the RAM is causing the problems. I need 8gig as I use my computer primarily for video editing.

I see.

Well for now, post your BIOS settings with the template Lsdmasap provided and he'll spot the obvious. One little setting he suggested this week for me made an enormous improvement on my PC.

[tim_gti]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Yep will do. Do I need to post my settings as they are now though? Or the settings I try when I attempt to overclock?

[tim_gti]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Okay, hear are my settings at current.

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9]
Fine Clock Ratio ____________NO OPTION
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Disabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [266]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ Auto]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ NO OPTION
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [Auto]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Auto]

Performance Enhance = [Turbo]

CAS Latency Time________________[Auto]
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ [Auto]
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______[Auto]
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ [Auto]

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ [Auto]
Rank Write to READ Delay________ [Auto]
Write to Precharge Delay_________ [Auto]
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ [Auto]
Read to Precharge Delay__________ [Auto]
Static tRead Value_______________[Auto]
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto]

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [Normal]
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ NO OPTION
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [Normal]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [Normal]
CPU Voltage Control_______ [Normal]

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Enabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: No OPTION
x C4/C4E State Support..................: NO OPTION
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Enabled]

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect___________________[Enabled]

[Bee_Dee_3_Dee]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Okay, hear are my settings at current.

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9]
Fine Clock Ratio ____________NO OPTION
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Disabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [266]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ Auto]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ NO OPTION
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [Auto]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Auto]

Performance Enhance = [Turbo]

CAS Latency Time________________[Auto]
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ [Auto]
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______[Auto]
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ [Auto]

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ [Auto]
Rank Write to READ Delay________ [Auto]
Write to Precharge Delay_________ [Auto]
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ [Auto]
Read to Precharge Delay__________ [Auto]
Static tRead Value_______________[Auto]
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto]

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [Normal]
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ NO OPTION
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [Normal]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [Normal]
CPU Voltage Control_______ [Normal]

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Enabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: No OPTION
x C4/C4E State Support..................: NO OPTION
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Enabled]

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect___________________[Enabled]

Cool!

Now list the settings when you attempt to overclock.

And your BIOS version.

And add your System Summary to your sig.

[tim_gti]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

I haven't attempted it in a month or so. So will have to gather some info on what settings i tried out again.

BIOS is the most up to date. Will find out exactly what it is though.

[Bee_Dee_3_Dee]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Your BIOS version is displayed on the Motherboard Tab of CPU-Z.

If u need to, download CPU-Z from: CPUID

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Ya, I would like to see your overclock settings if that is what you want help with.

And I MUST advise you that running 8GB is already hard on a P35 chipset, mixing ram chips makes things even worse and you may not ever find a good stable point.

Let me have your settings and thought and I will advise back

BIOS Profiles can be a lifesaver, and sanity saver. Always take advantage of them, F11 on the MAIN page of the BIOS is save, and F12 is load

[Shaundale]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Hi,
Have been able to overclock my system without a probem (333FSBx9Multiplyer = 3Ghz) but have just installed the following RAM
KHX8500D2K2/4G - Kingston 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066MHz/PC2-8500 HyperX Memory CL5 2.2V - Ebuyer

My problem is that I can only run at 800Mhz even after changing the BIOS to the right settings of 5/5/5/15 2.2v orig 5/5/5/18 1.8v

Win XP Hme see's 3.5Gb which I knew BUT was hopping to have 1066Mhz NOT 800Mhz!

Have posted in Kingston forum too but trying everywhere I can to try and Find a away to get my RAM working as it says on the tin.

Thanks,
Shaun

[Bee_Dee_3_Dee]

Re: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G and Q6600 Overclocking

Hi,
Have been able to overclock my system without a probem (333FSBx9Multiplyer = 3Ghz) but have just installed the following RAM
KHX8500D2K2/4G - Kingston 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066MHz/PC2-8500 HyperX Memory CL5 2.2V - Ebuyer

My problem is that I can only run at 800Mhz even after changing the BIOS to the right settings of 5/5/5/15 2.2v orig 5/5/5/18 1.8v

Win XP Hme see's 3.5Gb which I knew BUT was hopping to have 1066Mhz NOT 800Mhz!

Have posted in Kingston forum too but trying everywhere I can to try and Find a away to get my RAM working as it says on the tin.

Thanks,
Shaun

According to that link... it's better to rely on Specs from the Manufacturer's product page ... your RAM needs 2.2v and not the default 1.8v.

1.8v=800MHz

2.2v=1066MHz

But remember to double check at Manufacturer's page.