1700+ B + HyperX 3000 + Epox 8RDA HELP HELP

[DogbertFuz]

I'm hitting some odd limitation based on ram. I'm running at 166x12.5 @ 1.80V(read at 1.84V)synced for 2075Mhz operation.
Latency is set to 7 - 3 - 3 - 2 @ (2.77V). If I push the ram a tiny bit past 166, even if I drop the multiplier to like 10, it will die on me and I'll have to do a CMOS clear.

I'm using a Zalman copper flower to cool and my max temp is 42degrees. I can pass Prime95 torture tests for hours. Can someone help me? I'm looking to increase FSB without necessarily increasing the CPU mhz. (more performance!)

nick

 

[DogbertFuz]

I dropped my timings down to 6-2-2-2.

I have noticed I can't get my multiplier past 12.5 no matter what settings.

I'm also still stuck at 166mhz, where I should be getting 182mhz SPD max, right? Can someone help?

nick

 

[Mikewarrior2]

which bios are you using?

pre 1/29 bios, you need to force your ram and cpu timings to boot above 166, or at least I did 🙂.

I dont' believe you can go over 12.5 multiplier on a low speed tbred, but correct me if i'm mistaken.


Mike

 

[Shimmishim]

the tbred b 1700+ is locked after 12.5x

you can still use 12.5x

what week tbred do you have?

i have the exact same setup as you

i can do 12 x 184 = 2208 no problem 😉

 

[Shimmishim]

Originally posted by: DogbertFuz
I dropped my timings down to 6-2-2-2.

I have noticed I can't get my multiplier past 12.5 no matter what settings.

I'm also still stuck at 166mhz, where I should be getting 182mhz SPD max, right? Can someone help?

nick

you should be able to get about 185 ... you set memory frequency to 100% right? not by SPD correct in the bios?

i am running 184 @ 2-2-2-6

😀

 

[DogbertFuz]

I'm running 100%. Maybe its an old BIOS? What is the version u guys are running?

I'm running excaliberPC stuff week 302 1700+B.

I've manually adjusted ram settings and up to 170Mhz but each time I have to clear the CMOS. =(

nick

 

[DogbertFuz]

ok. Apparently a new BIOS was released 1/17/03 and my board didn't get that. I'm updating BIOS and I'll let you know results. How hot do you guys run at? What voltage?

nick

 

[Shimmishim]

right now 1700+ 0302 JIUHB:

2300 = 12 x 184

vdimm: 2.63V
vcore: 1.8V
idle temp: 42C
load temp: 50C

i'm runing the 1/29/03 bios

they have also released a 3/3/03 bios as well but not officially if im correct...

 

[jdogg707]

Where would you get the 3/3/03 BIOS?

 

[DogbertFuz]

update

Ok, now I'm having some major issues. What do you set as your AGP Frequency option? 66Mhz or auto? I'd think that 66Mhz is standard. I haven't been able to push it yet because the mobo seems even MORE unstable since the flash. I reached 2.133ghz for a few minutes but was unstable @ 1.85. I was going to walk it down a bit but then I had to clear the CMOS again. =(

nick

 

[Shimmishim]

what srot of coolig are you using???

 

[DogbertFuz]

as mentioned earlier I'm using the Zalman copper flower. My temps are < 45 for anything I can post at ... still having problems getting the RAM to go past 166mhz. =( Any suggestions? Increase voltage? Its at 2.66V right now.

nick

 

[Mikewarrior2]

hmm... set everythign regarding memory and cpu settings to "manual"/"expert" controls, if you haven't already done so.

I had problems with hyperx booting about 166 (regardless of voltage) before i did that. I also had problems before hte 1/29 bios. I'm currently running hte 3/03 bios.

Just to give you my settings, i have a 2100+ AIUHB 0258 running at 184x12.5, 1.725V, Thermalright AX-7/Panaflo L1A, 2 sticks of 256mb Kingston HyperX, running 5-2-2-2 Cas 2, 2.77V


Mike

 

[DogbertFuz]

to get anything to boot past the 2.1ghz mark I'm up to 1.875V core but the reading is 1.90V. =(

I think my chip just can't hang very well. (bad luck) Oh wells. I'm now @ 184x11.5. Think I'm going to drop down to 184x11.

niick

 

[Shimmishim]

oops...

for some reason i thought you had 2100+

you're probably hitting the wall on your processor...

lower your mult and up the FSB...

 

[DogbertFuz]

thanks for all the help guys. I'm stable @ > 2ghz but no way I'm gonna leave it up at 1.9V for the paltry 100mhz performance increase. Running @ 184mhz right now and I'm very happy. THANKS A BUNCH GUYS!

p.s.
AGP is set to AUTO. (@ 66mhz I was getting artifacts)

nick