First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

[sl00tje]

This is my first time overclocking. OCCT 3.1.0 gives an error when the CPU is running at 3600MHz. I've made two BIOS screenshots. Are these settings ok? Any tips?

System specs:

CPU: Core i7 920 D0
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5
BIOS: F7
Memory: Mushkin Redline XP3-12800 998691 (3x2GB)
Frequency: 1600MHz
Latency: 6-7-6-18
Graphics Card: Asus ENGTX285/HTDP/1GD3
Power Supply: Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 850W
Cooler: Prolimatech Megahalems + Nexus Real Silent PWM
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit

[wazza300]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

for 3.6 you dont need so many cpu volts or qpi,all you need to do is load defaults again keep everything enabled and on auto,set ur ram multi to give u 1600 or close to mhz,set your qpi to 1.25000,set cpu voltage to normal and set ram volt to 1.66 keep performance enhance on standard and keep everything else enabled and on auto

[dbee]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

I would loosen those memory timings first thing. Try 8 8 8 24 to begin with. Everything else looks ok for now. When you crash and it BlueScreens on you, what error code does it record. You can check backlogs of this info by viewing windows problem reports and solutions, then clicking on view problem history. It will tell you the error you recieved there in the log.

code 124 - not enough/too much qpi
code 101- not enough vcore
code 050- INCORRECT MEMORY TIMINGS/SETTINGS.

If you see code 50, then that should fix the problem.

[sl00tje]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

load defaults again keep everything enabled and on auto,set ur ram multi to give u 1600 or close to mhz,set your qpi to 1.25000,set cpu voltage to normal and set ram volt to 1.66 keep performance enhance on standard and keep everything else enabled and on auto

Thanks, will try that.

When you crash and it BlueScreens on you, what error code does it record. You can check backlogs of this info by viewing windows problem reports and solutions

I was too late to write down the error code. I couldn't find any strange codes in the event viewer. Unfortunately I can't replicate the bluescreen since I can't boot the systeem with these BIOS settings.

During booting:

The system has experienced boot failures because of overclocking or changes of voltages.
Last settings in BIOS setup may not coincide with current H/W states.
Current CPU Speed: 2.66GHz
Current BCLK: 133MHz
Current Memory Speed: 1066MHz

In the BIOS:

The system has experienced boot failures because of overclocking or changes of voltages.
Last settings in this page may not coincide with current H/W states.

Back to default..

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

MAIN thing I see is that you are starting with FAIL SAFE instead of Optimized defaults. Please load optimized defaults and start again, here is some tips on this process in this thread, be sure to read please >>

http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/bios-flashing-how-qflash-guide-27576/

If once you do that you still are having issues I can help for sure!! Let me know if you want to keep at 133 Bclk and if so I will give you a Full set of suggested settings to work with

*edit*

PLEASE update your BIOS with the latest BIOS >>

http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/gigabyte-latest-bios-28441/

I know this memory can give issues with older BIOS versions, found out myself the hard way with another kit that uses similar chips >>
So What's in a BIOS? Is it Compatible W/ My Memory Choice? - < Mushkin Forums


You will have much better luck after you are using a compatible BIOS!!

[sl00tje]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

You will have much better luck after you are using a compatible BIOS!!

Thanks for the tips. Updated to F9E. Still get memory errors in Memtest86 with the XMP profile. Manual memory settings -> system won't boot.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

Are you using Memtest86+ 2.11? Just checking.

Please give me your FULL exact settings using a template from the link in my signature, then I can advise you on how to manually set things up

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

Just so you know, while we wait on each other, depending on what your CPU likes, you may need up to 1.45+ QPI/Vtt to run those tight timings.

[sl00tje]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

Are you using Memtest86+ 2.11? Just checking.

Yes, 2.11.

Please give me your FULL exact settings using a template from the link in my signature, then I can advise you on how to manually set things up

Do I have to use a software program to read my BIOS template?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

No, you can just manually input it from your memory or pics you have taken. It's just easier to read and suggest back that way, as opposed to images of the BIOS

Just copy the template to a notepad file on your PC and either print it out, or fill it in from memory or go look in your BIOS for things you are not sure of.

Then paste back here.

Sorry about the hassles, I could just give you settings first, but I would like to see what you are using in full is why I ask you provide them first

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

And hey, before we get into 180 Bclk testing, have you tested each stick one by one at stock defaults? They should pass this way, if one or more does not you may need to RMA

[sl00tje]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

Then paste back here.

Ok, these are my settings:
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Advanced CPU Features:
CPU Clock Ratio ................................ [20x]
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech .................. [Disabled]
CPU Cores Enabled ............................ [All]
CPU Multi Threading .......................... [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ................... [Enabled]
C3/C6/C7 State Support .................... [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor ......................... [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function ............................ [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology ................... [Enabled] << Disabled if you do not use Vmware or Virtual PC Programs
Bi-Directional PROCHOT ..................... [Enabled]


Uncore & QPI Features:
QPI Link Speed .............................. [AUTO]
Uncore Frequency .......................... [AUTO]
Isonchronous Frequency ..................[Enabled]


Standard Clock Control:
Base Clock (BCLK) Control ................ [Disabled]
BCLK Frequency (MHz) .....................133
PCI Express Frequency (MHz) ........... [AUTO]
C.I.A.2 [Disabled]

Advanced Clock Control:
CPU Clock Drive ..............................[800mV]
PCI Express Clock Drive ................... [900mV]
CPU Clock Skew ............................. [0ps]
IOH Clock Skew ............................. [0ps]


Advanced DRAM Features:
Performance Enhance ...................... [Turbo]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P) ......... [Profile1]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) ........ [AUTO]
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) .......... [AUTO]

Channel A + B + C

Channel A Timing Settings:
##Channel A Standard Timing Control##
CAS Latency Time ......................6
tRCD .......................................7
tRP .........................................6
tRAS .......................................18

Below values may be left in Auto if you like, generally this is fine. For those users who DO Set advanced timings manually, please see some of my thoughts and findings about these settings and rules here
XtremeSystems Forums - View Single Post - Gigabyte EX58-UD5/Extreme Discussion Thread

##Channel A Advanced Timing Control##
tRC ........................................ 40 [AUTO]
tRRD ....................................... 4 [AUTO]
tWTR ...................................... 6 [AUTO]
tWR ........................................ 10 [AUTO]
tWTP ....................................... 20 [AUTO]
tWL ........................................ 6 [AUTO]
tRFC ....................................... 72 [AUTO]
tRTP ....................................... 6 [AUTO]
tFAW ...................................... 24 [AUTO]
Command Rate (CMD) ................ 1 [AUTO]

##Channel A Misc Timing Control##
Round Trip Latency ................... 51 [AUTO]



Advanced Voltage Control:

CPU
Load Line Calibration ................. [Disabled]
CPU Vcore ............................... 1.28125V [AUTO]
QPI/VTT Voltage 1.150v ............ 1.175V [AUTO]
CPU PLL 1.800v ....................... 1.800V [AUTO]

MCH/ICH
PCIE 1.500v ........................... [AUTO]
QPI PLL 1.100v ....................... [AUTO]
IOH Core 1.100v ..................... [AUTO]
ICH I/O 1.500v ....................... [AUTO]
ICH Core 1.1v ........................ [AUTO]

DRAM
DRAM Voltage 1.500v .............. [AUTO]
DRAM Termination 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]

----------------------------------------------------------

And hey, before we get into 180 Bclk testing, have you tested each stick one by one at stock defaults? They should pass this way, if one or more does not you may need to RMA

Not one by one but with all 3 sticks in I get no error:

[sl00tje]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

After posting my message I got a BSOD. I quickly made a picture of the error:

0x000000D1
0xFFFFF80201EC9980
0x0000000000000002
0x0000000000000008
-------80201EC9980

(--- = unreadable camera flash)

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

OK, those look confusing. You said you uses those settings for a test but your image shows 888-20 timings.

Anywho... Here is setting for stock for now, these should get you going.

If you receive BSOD's this list of codes is most often what they mean

0X00000050 << Incorrect Memory Timing/Freq or Uncore Multi
0X00000124 << Incorrect QPI/Vtt Voltage (To Much/Not Enough)
0X00000101 << Not enough Vcore Voltage

Advanced CPU Features:
CPU Clock Ratio ................................ [20x]
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech .................. [Disabled] << Enabled for stock
CPU Cores Enabled ............................ [All]
CPU Multi Threading .......................... [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ................... [Enabled] << See below *
C3/C6/C7 State Support .................... [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor ......................... [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function ............................ [Disabled] << Enabled for stock or disabled is fine really, but if you disable this I would also disable C1E *
Virtualization Technology ................... [Enabled] << Disabled if you do not use Vmware or Virtual PC Programs
Bi-Directional PROCHOT ..................... [Enabled]


Uncore & QPI Features:
QPI Link Speed .............................. [AUTO] << Set 36 or 44, 36 is stock
Uncore Frequency .......................... [AUTO] << Set 24-26, 24 would be stock 2x ram multi
Isonchronous Frequency ..................[Enabled]


Standard Clock Control:
Base Clock (BCLK) Control ................ [Disabled]
BCLK Frequency (MHz) .....................133
PCI Express Frequency (MHz) ........... [AUTO]
C.I.A.2 [Disabled]

Advanced Clock Control:
CPU Clock Drive ..............................[800mV]
PCI Express Clock Drive ................... [900mV]
CPU Clock Skew ............................. [0ps]
IOH Clock Skew ............................. [0ps]


Advanced DRAM Features:
Performance Enhance ...................... [Turbo] << Standard
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P) ......... [Profile1] << Disabled
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) ........ [AUTO] <<< x12 = 1600
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) .......... [AUTO] << Manual

Channel A + B + C

Channel A Timing Settings:
##Channel A Standard Timing Control##
CAS Latency Time ......................6
tRCD .......................................7
tRP .........................................6
tRAS .......................................18

Below values may be left in Auto if you like, generally this is fine. For those users who DO Set advanced timings manually, please see some of my thoughts and findings about these settings and rules here
XtremeSystems Forums - View Single Post - Gigabyte EX58-UD5/Extreme Discussion Thread

##Channel A Advanced Timing Control##
tRC ........................................ 40 [AUTO]
tRRD ....................................... 4 [AUTO]
tWTR ...................................... 6 [AUTO]
tWR ........................................ 10 [AUTO]
tWTP ....................................... 20 [AUTO]
tWL ........................................ 6 [AUTO]
tRFC ....................................... 72 [AUTO] << Set 84 for now
tRTP ....................................... 6 [AUTO]
tFAW ...................................... 24 [AUTO]
Command Rate (CMD) ................ 1 [AUTO] <<< Set 1

##Channel A Misc Timing Control##
Round Trip Latency ................... 51 [AUTO]



Advanced Voltage Control:

CPU
Load Line Calibration ................. [Disabled]
CPU Vcore ............................... 1.28125V [AUTO]
QPI/VTT Voltage 1.150v ............ 1.175V [AUTO] <<< Set 1.35-1.45
CPU PLL 1.800v ....................... 1.800V [AUTO]

MCH/ICH
PCIE 1.500v ........................... [AUTO]
QPI PLL 1.100v ....................... [AUTO] <<< Set 1.2-1.24
IOH Core 1.100v ..................... [AUTO] << Set 1.12-1.24
ICH I/O 1.500v ....................... [AUTO]
ICH Core 1.1v ........................ [AUTO]

DRAM
DRAM Voltage 1.500v .............. [AUTO] << Set 1.66
DRAM Termination 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]

[sl00tje]

Re: First time overclocking i7 920 with GA-EX58-UD5. I'm stuck!

OK, those look confusing. You said you uses those settings for a test but your image shows 888-20 timings.

That picture is taken from my Test 1*.

This is a picture of Memtest during Test 2*:



*Test 1: Memory at default BIOS setting: 888-20, Memtest86 no errors.
*Test 2: Memory XMP profile: 676-18, Memtest errors.
*Test 3: Memory manual setting: 676-18, PC won't boot.

Here is setting for stock for now, these should get you going.

Thanks. Will try these settings first thing in the morning!