Need help setting up bios

[dangrab34]

I was getting random bsod so I did a clean reinstall of Vista Ultimate. Still no joy. This is my system:

GA-P45T-DS3R Rev 1.0 - Bios F3
Intel Core2Quad 9400 2.66 MHz
Zalman cnps9700
XFX geforce 9800gt
2 x 2GB Crucial Ballistix ddr3 1333 (6-6-6-20 listed on sticks )
Antec True Power Trio 550 W
WD esata 1T

I have been reading various posts to try to set up my bios simply for stability at present, not even trying to oc

I am at the point of getting only one failure in memtest, but for some strange reason, I am trying for no errors.

Here in brief is my bios

M I T
Robust - Auto
CPU clock ratio - 7.0
Fine CPU clock - 0
CPU Frequency - 2.33 GHz ( 7 x 333 )

Clock Chip Control
No change from default

Advanced Clock Control
CPU Clock Drive 800 mV
PCI Express 900 mV
CPU Clock Skew 0ps
MCH Clock Skew 0ps

DRAM Performance

Performance - Standard
(G)MCH Freq Latch - 333 MHz
Syst Mem Mult - 4.00B
Mem Freq - 1333 [1333]
DRAM Timing - Manual

Std Timing Control

CAS Latch - 9 [9]
tRCD - 9 [9]
tRP - 9 [9]
tRAS - 9 [9]

Adv Timing Control

tRDD - 4 [Auto]
tWTR - 5 [Auto]
tWR - 10 [Auto]
tRFC - 74 [Auto]
tRTP - 5 [Auto]
Cmd - 0 [Auto]

everything else is at default or I can get specific info if needed.

So before I even try to oc I need to get this puppy to run stable and close to spec

Are there any suggestions on what my next step should be?

Thanks,

Dan

[Conners]

Re: Need help setting up bios

I would suggest you reset the comos then load optimized defaults. After loading optimized defaults you should save and exit, then enter the BIOS again. Then set your drives to either IDE, ACHI or Raid and any other changes you want to make. Reboot into Vista. One error in memtest is probably nothing to worry about at this point. But thats jut my opin.

[dangrab34]

Re: Need help setting up bios

Thanks for the suggestion.

I actually reloaded the fail safe bios. When I did that the DRAM Performance Enhance defaulted to Turbo and when I ran memtest the screen turned red with continuous errors, failing in test 5.

I then went back into the bios and the only changes I made were to lower the CPU ratio from 8x to 7x, lowered Performance enhance from turbo to standard, kept (G)MCH at 333 MHz with the system memory multiplier at 4.00B, (giving the memory frequency 1333 MHz), DRAM timing to manual and left Cas 9 [Auto], tRCD 9 [Auto], tRP 9 [Auto], tRAS 9 [Auto], and left all the voltages at the defaults from fail safe. Now when I run memtest I get no errors ( with only one pass so far ) BUT with the 7 x multiplier I'm only getting 2.33 GHz from my 2.66 GHz CPU ( Q9400 )

I would sure like to at least get the "advertised" speed of 2.66 GHZ.

Any ideas on what I should do next??

D

[Conners]

Re: Need help setting up bios

Can you post your current bios settings? There is a template somewhere on here just search for your motherboard specs and template...

[dangrab34]

Re: Need help setting up bios

I couldn't find the template, so I took pictures I'll attach the first then try to upload the next later

[dangrab34]

Re: Need help setting up bios

Here are the next set

[Conners]

Re: Need help setting up bios

I don't know much about the Q9400 stock settings so please fill out this template with optimized defaults loaded. Also If your running sata drives and want to run them in AHCI you would have had to select AHCI in the bios when installing the OS. Not that running in IDE mode is bad.

Also include more detailed information on your memory such as stock timings and voltage.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Auto or Fast  <-- Fast
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 8
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:  0
CPU Frequency ...........................: 2.66 MHz
 
 
Clock Chip Control 
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Enabled] 
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 333 Mhz
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:Set to 100
 
C.I.A.2 .................................:[Disabled]
 
 
Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive...........................: <<< 800
PCI Express Clock Drive.................: <<< 900
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: <<< 
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: <<< 
 
 
DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance...................: [STANDARD]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Disabled
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: 
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]
 
Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time........................
tRCD .........................................
tRP'...........................................
tRAS..........................................
 
Set all Suggested below to highest Values first.  Then later you can lower, one at a time, testing as you go
 
Advanced Timing Control
tRRD...........................................
tWTR..........................................
tWR............................................
tRFC...........................................
tRTP...........................................
Command Rate (CMD) ....................:2
 
Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength ............................
 
Channel A
Static tRead Value.........................:6/7-10 333/B MCH - 8/9-12 400/D MCH
 tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:Auto <<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
 
Channel B
Static tRead Value.........................:6/7-10 333/B MCH - 8/9-12 400/D MCH
 tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:Auto <<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
 
Motherboard Voltage Control
Voltage Type.………... Manual
CPU
CPU Vcore….……….........................:Auto if not overclocking, if you are overclocking please do find and set your own voltages
 
CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: << If overclocking Please set to stock, Auto overvolts this way to much.  Optimal range for overclock would be 1.2-1.5 depending on Vcore, try to keep at least .1 under vcore.  Auto is fine if not overclocking
 
CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: << If overclocking Please set to stock, Auto overvolts this way to much.  Optimal range for overclock would be 1.5-1.65.  Auto is fine if not overclocking
 
CPU Referen.…………....0.755V*.......: <<< .64% Of Vtt (Termination above) Auto Will set this correctly 
 
CPU Reference2………,,0.800V*.......:<<< .67% Of Vtt (Termination above) Auto Will set this correctly 
 
MCH/ICH
MCH Core…………….....1.100V...........: << 
MCH Reference….…….0.800V...........; <<< Leave
MCH/DRAM Ref.…......0.900V...........: <<< Leave
ICH I/O……………….....1.500V............: <<< Leave
ICH Core…………...……1.100V............: <<< Leave
 
DRAM
DRAM Voltage ……....1.800V............: 
DRAM Termination .…0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel A Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel B Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave
 
Advanced Settings
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

[dangrab34]

Re: Need help setting up bios

I will show the differences in my Optimized Settings in Red

The Crucial Ballistix DDR3 are a 4 GB Kit each 2 GB DDR3 PC3-10600 CL6, 1.8V and each is marked 6-6-6-20 1.8V

The only cmos settings so far that is stable is the one I show in the photos I took of the cmos. That is, I've been running two days ( LOL ) without a bsod

I don't know much about the Q9400 stock settings so please fill out this template with optimized defaults loaded. Also If your running sata drives and want to run them in AHCI you woulds have had to select AHCI when installing the OS. Not that running in IDE mode is bad.

Also include more detailed information on your memory such as stock timings and voltage.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: [COLOR=Red]Auto[/COLOR]
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 8
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:  0
CPU Frequency ...........................: 2.66 MHz
 
 
Clock Chip Control 
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [COLOR=Red]Disabled[/COLOR]
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 333 Mhz
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:[COLOR=Red]Auto[/COLOR]
 
C.I.A.2 .................................:[Disabled]
 
 
Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive...........................: <<< 800
PCI Express Clock Drive.................: <<< 900
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: [COLOR=Red]0 ps[/COLOR]
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: [COLOR=Red]0 ps[/COLOR]
 
 
DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance...................: [COLOR=Red]Turbo[/COLOR]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....:[COLOR=Red] Not Applicable[/COLOR]
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: [COLOR=Red]SPD Auto[/COLOR]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: [COLOR=Red]1333  1333[/COLOR]
DRAM Timing Selectable ................:[COLOR=Red]SPD  Auto[/COLOR]

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time........................[COLOR=Red] 9 Auto[/COLOR]
tRCD ......................................... [COLOR=Red]9 Auto[/COLOR]
tRP'........................................... [COLOR=Red]9 Auto[/COLOR]
tRAS.......................................... [COLOR=Red]24 Auto[/COLOR]
 
Set all Suggested below to highest Values first.  Then later you can lower, one at a time, testing as you go
 
Advanced Timing Control
tRRD........................................... [COLOR=Red]4 Auto[/COLOR]
tWTR.......................................... [COLOR=Red]5 Auto[/COLOR]
tWR............................................ [COLOR=Red]10 Auto[/COLOR]
tRFC........................................... [COLOR=Red]74 Auto[/COLOR]
tRTP........................................... [COLOR=Red]5 Auto[/COLOR]
Command Rate (CMD) ....................: [COLOR=Red]0[/COLOR]
 
Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength ............................ [COLOR=Red]Not Applicable [/COLOR]
  [COLOR=Red]Channel A and Channel b are "grayed out" [/COLOR]
Channel A
Static tRead Value.........................:6/7-10 333/B MCH - 8/9-12 400/D MCH
 tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:Auto <<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
 
Channel B
Static tRead Value.........................:6/7-10 333/B MCH - 8/9-12 400/D MCH
 tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:Auto <<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
 
Motherboard Voltage Control
Voltage Type.���... [COLOR=Red]Normal[/COLOR]
CPU
CPU Vcore�.���.........................: [COLOR=Red]1.21250 Auto[/COLOR]
 
CPU Termination�..... 1.200V*.......: [COLOR=Red]1.2000 Auto[/COLOR]
 
CPU PLL�������....1.500V*.......: [COLOR=Red]1.5000 Auto[/COLOR]
 
CPU Referen.����....0.755V*.......:[COLOR=Red] 0.760 Auto[/COLOR]
 
CPU Reference2���,,0.800V*.......:[COLOR=Red]Not Applicable[/COLOR]
 
MCH/ICH
MCH Core�����.....1.100V...........: [COLOR=Red]1.100 Auto[/COLOR]
MCH Reference�.��.0.800V...........; [COLOR=Red]0.760 Auto[/COLOR]
MCH/DRAM Ref.�......0.900V...........: [COLOR=Red]0.750 Auto[/COLOR]
ICH I/O������.....1.500V............: [COLOR=Red]1.500 Auto[/COLOR]
ICH Core����...��1.100V............: [COLOR=Red]Not Applicable[/COLOR]
 
DRAM
DRAM Voltage ��....1.800V............: [COLOR=Red]1.500 Auto[/COLOR]
DRAM Termination .�0.900V............: [COLOR=Red]0.750 Auto[/COLOR]
Channel A Reference 0.900V............:[COLOR=Red] 0.750 Auto[/COLOR]
Channel B Reference 0.900V............: [COLOR=Red]0.750 Auto[/COLOR]
 
Advanced Settings
Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................:[COLOR=Red] Enabled[/COLOR]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [COLOR=Red]Enabled[/COLOR]
Virtualization Technology................:  [COLOR=Red]Enabled[/COLOR] if you use [COLOR=Red]Vmware/[/COLOR]Virtual PC
 
Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect ..............[Disabled] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

[Psycho101]

Re: Need help setting up bios

From my brief viewing of your template I see there are alot of settings on auto. Also, note that your RAM needs 1.8V to be able to perform at 1333 with 6-6-6-20, you have it on auto which will default to 1.5V. Below I've included an amended template for you to try. Don't worry just yet if it fails, it can be tweaked.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Auto
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 8
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:  0
CPU Frequency ...........................: 2.66 MHz
 
 
Clock Chip Control 
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: Disabled
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 333 Mhz
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:100
 
C.I.A.2 .................................:[Disabled]
 
 
Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive...........................: <<< 800
PCI Express Clock Drive.................: <<< 900
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: 0 ps
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: 0 ps
 
 
DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance...................: STANDARD!
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: Try all the 4.00 multipliers. 4.00B first, then 4.00D
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 1333  1333
DRAM Timing Selectable ................:  MANUAL!

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time........................ 9 <--6
tRCD ......................................... 9 <--6
tRP'........................................... 9 <--6
tRAS.......................................... 24 <--20
 
Set all Suggested below to highest Values first.  Then later you can lower, one at a time, testing as you go
 
Advanced Timing Control
tRRD........................................... 4 <-5
tWTR.......................................... 5 <-5
tWR............................................ 10 <-11
tRFC........................................... 74 <-74
tRTP........................................... 5 <-6
Command Rate (CMD) ....................: 2
 
Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength ............................ 1333, or try auto. greyed out because you had RAM SPD on auto. 
 
Channel A
Static tRead Value.........................:8
 tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:Auto <<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
 
Channel B
Static tRead Value.........................:8
 tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:Auto <<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
 
Motherboard Voltage Control
Voltage Type.���... Normal
CPU
CPU Vcore�.���.........................: 1.21250 Auto
 
CPU Termination�..... 1.200V*.......: 1.2000 
 
CPU PLL�������....1.500V*.......: 1.5000 
 
CPU Referen.����....0.755V*.......: 0.760 Auto
 

MCH/ICH
MCH Core�����.....1.100V...........: 1.240V
MCH Reference�.��.0.800V...........; 0.760 Auto
MCH/DRAM Ref.�......0.900V...........: 0.750 Auto
ICH I/O������.....1.500V............: 1.500 Auto
ICH Core����...��1.100V............: Not Applicable
 
DRAM
DRAM Voltage ��....1.500V............: 1.800V <-- set to manufacturer spec, yours is 1.8V
DRAM Termination .�0.900V............:  Auto
Channel A Reference 0.900V............:  Auto
Channel B Reference 0.900V............:  Auto
 
Advanced Settings
Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled] C1 is fine to use, C2/C2E abd C4/C4E below may cause issues. Leave those disabled.
C2/C2E State Support....................: Disabled
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: Enabled
Virtualization Technology................:  Enabled if you use Vmware/Virtual PC
 
Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect ..............[Disabled] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

I've used your RAM's VDIMM requirement. Also note MCH core is increased. 1.10V MCH is seldom enough. Your Vcore is fine on auto if not over clocking, but setting CPU term and PLL to manual defaults is good practice.

Also note they you need to set RAM timings yourself. The primary timings are to your RAM's specs, but I've suggested looser sub-timings and a tRead of 8 for now as I guarantee they're a stable selection.

[Conners]

Re: Need help setting up bios

Mine is pretty much like psycho101 suggestions. One thing I did notice is that your ram (if I guessed right on the model) is not supported by your motherboard. In fact it doesn't list any Crucial ram. Does that matter? Not sure.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: [COLOR=red]Auto <-- Fast[/COLOR]
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 8
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:  0
CPU Frequency ...........................: 2.66 MHz
 
 
Clock Chip Control 
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [COLOR=red]Disabled[/COLOR]
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 333 Mhz
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:[COLOR=red]Auto <-- 100[/COLOR]
 
C.I.A.2 .................................:[Disabled]
 
 
Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive...........................: <<< 800
PCI Express Clock Drive.................: <<< 900
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: [COLOR=red]0 ps[/COLOR]
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: [COLOR=red]0 ps[/COLOR]
 
 
DRAM [URL="http://forums.tweaktown.com/#"]Performance[/URL] Control
Performance Enhance...................: [COLOR=red]Turbo  << - Standard[/COLOR]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....:[COLOR=red] Not Applicable[/COLOR]
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: [COLOR=red]SPD Auto  <-- Auto[/COLOR]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: [COLOR=red]1333  1333[/COLOR]
DRAM Timing Selectable ................:[COLOR=red]SPD  Auto  <-- Manual [/COLOR]

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time........................[COLOR=red] 9 Auto <-- 6[/COLOR]
tRCD ......................................... [COLOR=red]9 Auto  <-- 6[/COLOR]
tRP'........................................... [COLOR=red]9 Auto <-- 6[/COLOR]
tRAS.......................................... [COLOR=red]24 Auto <-- 20[/COLOR]
 
Set all Suggested below to highest Values first.  Then later you can lower, one at a time, testing as you go
 
Advanced Timing Control
tRRD........................................... [COLOR=red]4 Auto <-- 4[/COLOR]
tWTR.......................................... [COLOR=red]5 Auto  <-- 5[/COLOR]
tWR............................................ [COLOR=red]10 Auto <-- 10[/COLOR]
tRFC........................................... [COLOR=red]74 Auto <-- 74[/COLOR]
tRTP........................................... [COLOR=red]5 Auto <-- 5[/COLOR]
Command Rate (CMD) ....................: [COLOR=red]0 <-- 2[/COLOR]
 
Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength ............................ [COLOR=red]Not Applicable  <--1333[/COLOR]
  [COLOR=red]Channel A and Channel b are "grayed out" [/COLOR]
Channel A
Static tRead Value.........................: [COLOR=red]<--9[/COLOR]
 tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:Auto <<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
 
Channel B
Static tRead Value.........................: [COLOR=red]<-- 9[/COLOR]
 tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:Auto <<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
 
[URL="http://forums.tweaktown.com/#"]Motherboard[/URL] Voltage Control
Voltage Type.………... [COLOR=red]Normal[/COLOR]
CPU
CPU Vcore….……….........................: [COLOR=red]1.21250 Auto [/COLOR]
 
CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: [COLOR=red]1.2000 Auto[/COLOR]
 
CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: [COLOR=red]1.5000 Auto[/COLOR]
 
CPU Referen.…………....0.755V*.......:[COLOR=red] 0.760 Auto[/COLOR]
 
CPU Reference2………,,0.800V*.......:[COLOR=red]Not Applicable[/COLOR]
 
MCH/ICH
MCH Core…………….....1.100V...........: [COLOR=red]1.100 Auto[/COLOR]
MCH Reference….…….0.800V...........; [COLOR=red]0.760 Auto[/COLOR]
MCH/DRAM Ref.…......0.900V...........: [COLOR=red]0.750 Auto[/COLOR]
ICH I/O……………….....1.500V............: [COLOR=red]1.500 Auto[/COLOR]
ICH Core…………...……1.100V............: [COLOR=red]Not Applicable[/COLOR]
 
DRAM
DRAM Voltage ……....1.800V............: [COLOR=red]1.500 Auto <-- 1.800V[/COLOR]
DRAM Termination .…0.900V............: [COLOR=red]0.750 Auto[/COLOR]
Channel A Reference 0.900V............:[COLOR=red] 0.750 Auto[/COLOR]
Channel B Reference 0.900V............: [COLOR=red]0.750 Auto[/COLOR]
 
Advanced Settings
Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................:[COLOR=red] Enabled <-- Disable[/COLOR]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [COLOR=red]Enabled <-- if overclocking disable[/COLOR]
Virtualization Technology................:  [COLOR=red]Enabled[/COLOR] if you use [COLOR=red]Vmware/[/COLOR]Virtual PC
 
Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect ..............[Disabled] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

good luck and let us know if this helps

[dangrab34]

Re: Need help setting up bios

Thanks to both conners and psycho101. I'm starting to get a handle on what has to be done. I loaded the settings that psycho101 sent and ran memtest for about an hour and a half with only 2 errors ( test 5 ). While I would like to be error free this is certainly a start. I'll do some more longer term testing and see what kind of stability I can get. Then I might think about oc.

Thanks again

Dan

[Conners]

Re: Need help setting up bios

Just a little note to you, I suppose you know that you can save your basic bios once you have it set up as you like. To do so just hit F11 and give it a name of your choosing. F12 you can load a saved bios. You can save it to the HD, floppy, flash drive, or any thing else you want. Take it from me do it it will save your arse,especially if your overclocking.

[dangrab34]

Re: Need help setting up bios

Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't think I am there yet. Your question about my ram is valid, since using 6-6-6-20, which was written on each stick, not only got me a bsod, but I couldn't even boot. I had to go back to 9-9-9-24 which seems to work. At least I can run memtest error free.

I am now at the point of having vista tell me I have a corrupt startup file and I have to jump through hoops to get vista running. I am about to restore an earlier image file of a working vista os and see if that is stable.

More probably later. ( When ( if? ) I get a stable os I definitely will use F11)


Dan

Just a little note to you, I suppose you know that you can save your basic bios once you have it set up as you like. To do so just hit F11 and give it a name of your choosing. F12 you can load a saved bios. You can save it to the HD, floppy, flash drive, or any thing else you want. Take it from me do it it will save your arse,especially if your overclocking.

[dangrab34]