Does the DFI Ultra-D need a BIOS update for X2 support?

[bjc112]

TItle!

Also, does anyone have any experience as far as a 24->20 pin adapter working just fine?

 

[Rustler]

Power Related
I don't have a 24-pin ATX connector, what should I do?
Due to the power requirements needed to support PCI-Express, it is highly recommended using power supply units mounting a 24-pin main power connector. Power delivery will be insufficient if adapt 20-pin connector to 24-pin. The system might work with a 20-pin PSU plus adaptor; but there will be certainly instability after continuously running for a span. Hence, it is better using a power supply unit mounting a 24-pin main power connector.


link: http://forums.theoverclocked.com/showthread.php?t=203

I run a 24 pin psu in my DFI rig...

DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D,
A64 X2 4400 Toledo @ 2420MHz
MSI X800pro, Silent Boost Lapped
Maxtor 6Y120MO and 6Y160MO SATA HDs
Corsair 2x512-XMS-4000PRO v3.1
Vantec 520 Stealth PSU

 

[Rustler]

623-3 bios is the one I run for my dual core. That bios is what their website lists.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Rustler
Power Related
I don't have a 24-pin ATX connector, what should I do?
Due to the power requirements needed to support PCI-Express, it is highly recommended using power supply units mounting a 24-pin main power connector. Power delivery will be insufficient if adapt 20-pin connector to 24-pin. The system might work with a 20-pin PSU plus adaptor; but there will be certainly instability after continuously running for a span. Hence, it is better using a power supply unit mounting a 24-pin main power connector.


link: http://forums.theoverclocked.com/showthread.php?t=203

I run a 24 pin psu in my DFI rig...

DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D,
A64 X2 4400 Toledo @ 2420MHz
MSI X800pro, Silent Boost Lapped
Maxtor 6Y120MO and 6Y160MO SATA HDs
Corsair 2x512-XMS-4000PRO v3.1
Vantec 520 Stealth PSU

Thanks!

I am going to try and it run it with a 24->20 pin adapter..

My Antec 480w is perfect, and I don't want to drop it just yet..


Can anyone confirm if they have a 24->20pin adapter working well?

 

[rise]

Originally posted by: bjc112
Can anyone confirm if they have a 24->20pin adapter working well?

some people do, about 10% of all dfi dfi nf4 users IIRC. there was a poll on dfi.street some time ago about it.

which antec do you have?

personally, i'd just sell it and get a native 24 pin but thats up to you.

and i use the same bios as rustler on my x2's, the 6.23, but anything from 5.10 and up should have x2 support.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: rise4310

Originally posted by: bjc112
Can anyone confirm if they have a 24->20pin adapter working well?

some people do, about 10% of all dfi dfi nf4 users IIRC. there was a poll on dfi.street some time ago about it.

which antec do you have?

personally, i'd just sell it and get a native 24 pin but thats up to you.

and i use the same bios as rustler on my x2's, the 6.23, but anything from 5.10 and up should have x2 support.

Antec Tru480...

I guess I will at least TRY it first and then see what happens from there..

Anyone with a Ultra-D please chime in!

 

[Shimmishim]

i've used a 20 pin. it's okay but it's not recommended.

as for bios... anything after 5/10 should be okay. or 3/31

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Shimmishim
i've used a 20 pin. it's okay but it's not recommended.

as for bios... anything after 5/10 should be okay. or 3/31

Did you stay with the 20 pin?

Did it work fine for all your overclocks as well?

 

[Shimmishim]

Originally posted by: bjc112

Originally posted by: Shimmishim
i've used a 20 pin. it's okay but it's not recommended.

as for bios... anything after 5/10 should be okay. or 3/31

Did you stay with the 20 pin?

Did it work fine for all your overclocks as well?

i didn't push my overclock when i was using my 20 pin psu.

my ocz powerstream died so i used this ttgi 530w as a temp.

i lowered my o/c by 300 mhz or so.

o/c-ing was fine. i think 24 pin is better and i highly recommend against using a 20->24 pin adapter.

 

[CheesePoofs]

I used an Antec TruePower 330w (20 pin without an adapter) on my Ultra-d, it worked fine, but that was before I OCd my rig. One thing I have heard is that if you're using a 20 pin PSU, its better to use it without a 20 -> 24 pin adapter than with one, because if you have one the mobo tries to draw power from the four extra pins, but it can't draw as much as it would expect to be able to.