I950 Overclock Help (OC Genie Help)

I have the i7 950. OC Genie automatically overclocks it to 3.76GHz --- want to achive the holy grail of OC i950 to 4GHz. Obviously, I am totally new to OC, and first time posting on any forum - tried inserting image, but the insert image didn't work. The more research I do, the more confused I get. Reading the OC guide that came with the XPower Big Bang helped a little, but every thing I do is adding to the frustration. Specs are below for those who would like to
Big Bang XPower Motherboard BIOS ver. 1.4
i7 950
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600 XMP 12 gig (2gigx6 sticks)
Corsair Power Supply - AX850
Sapphire AMD 6950 Video Card (latest drivers installed)
Cooler Master V6 GT Cooler
Crucial SATA III Drive plugged into Marvell SATA 3 port.
Have N-O-T touched any settings except for shutting down computer and pressing the OC button. Restarted and saved the BIOS profile.
OC Genie has the settings at 188 bus speed x20 multiplier. Prime95 passes fine for over 6 hours on full blend tests with temps in the lower 70s. ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected]) -- again all default OC Genie settings --
Here is what I tried so far with limited success..... I tried changing the speed to 190, just 2 more than 188, but the PRIME would give errors. I tried upping the multiplier to 22 after bringing the base clock down to 188, but still not stable under Prime95. It would run full blend tests for 3.5hrs straight and then give error on the results.
Any thoughts, suggestions or ideas on what I need to do to hit 4GHz+ on this wonderful motherboard?
Processor 1         ID = 0
   Number of cores      4 (max 8)
   Number of threads   8 (max 16)
   Name         Intel Core i7 950
   Codename      Bloomfield
   Specification      Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 950 @ 3.07GHz
   Package (platform ID)   Socket 1366 LGA (0x1)
   CPUID         6.A.5
   Extended CPUID      6.1A
   Core Stepping      D0
   Technology      45 nm
   Core Speed      3760.6 MHz
   Multiplier x FSB   20.0 x 188.0 MHz
   Rated Bus speed      3384.5 MHz
   Stock frequency      3066 MHz
   Instructions sets   MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EM64T, VT-x
   L1 Data cache      4 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
   L1 Instruction cache   4 x 32 KBytes, 4-way set associative, 64-byte line size
   L2 cache      4 x 256 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
   L3 cache      8 MBytes, 16-way set associative, 64-byte line size
   FID/VID Control      yes
   Turbo Mode      supported, disabled
   Max turbo frequency   3333 MHz
   Max non-turbo ratio   23x
   Max turbo ratio      25x
   Max efficiency ratio   12x
   TDP Limit      130 Watts
   TDC Limit      110 Amps
   Core TDP      110 Watts
   Uncore TDP      20 Watts
   Power @ 12x      35 Watts
   Power @ 13x      39 Watts
   Power @ 14x      44 Watts
   Power @ 15x      50 Watts
   Power @ 16x      57 Watts
   Power @ 17x      64 Watts
   Power @ 18x      72 Watts
   Power @ 19x      82 Watts
   Power @ 20x      92 Watts
   Power @ 21x      103 Watts
   Power @ 22x      116 Watts
   Power @ 23x      130 Watts
   Max bus number      255
   Attached device      PCI device at bus 255, device 2, function 1
   Attached device      PCI device at bus 255, device 3, function 4
Northbridge         Intel X58 rev. 13
Southbridge         Intel 82801JR (ICH10R) rev. 00
Graphic Interface      PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width      x16
PCI-E Max Link Width      x16
Memory Type         DDR3
Memory Size         12288 MBytes
Channels         Triple
Memory Frequency      752.1 MHz (2:8)
CAS# latency (CL)      9.0
RAS# to CAS# delay (tRCD)   9
RAS# Precharge (tRP)      9
Cycle Time (tRAS)      24
Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC)   88
Command Rate (CR)      2T
Uncore Frequency      3008.5 MHz
Memory Info:
   SMBus address      0x50
   Memory type      DDR3
   Module format      UDIMM
   Manufacturer (ID)   Kingston (7F98000000000000)
   Size         2048 MBytes
   Max bandwidth      PC3-10700 (667 MHz)
   Part number      9905403-152.A00LF
   Manufacturing date   Week 45/Year 10
   Number of banks      8
   Nominal Voltage      1.50 Volts
   EPP         no
   XMP         yes
   XMP revision      1.2
JEDEC timings table      CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
   JEDEC #1      6.0-6-6-17-23 @ 457 MHz
   JEDEC #2      7.0-7-7-20-27 @ 533 MHz
   JEDEC #3      8.0-8-8-22-30 @ 609 MHz
   JEDEC #4      9.0-9-9-25-34 @ 685 MHz
XMP profile         XMP-1600
   Specification      PC3-12800
   Voltage level      1.650 Volts
   Min Cycle time      1.250 ns (800 MHz)
   Min tRP         11.25 ns
   Min tRCD      11.25 ns
   Min tWR         15.00 ns
   Min tRAS      33.75 ns
   Min tRC         45.00 ns
   Min tRFC      110.00 ns
   Min tRTP      7.50 ns
   Min tRRD      6.00 ns
XMP timings table      CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC-CR @ frequency (voltage)
   XMP #1         6.0-6-6-18-24-0T @ 533 MHz (1.650 Volts)
   XMP #2         7.0-7-7-21-28-0T @ 622 MHz (1.650 Volts)
   XMP #3         8.0-8-8-24-32-0T @ 711 MHz (1.650 Volts)
   XMP #4         9.0-9-9-27-36-0T @ 800 MHz (1.650 Volts)

Amethos. I am using some of your template with my settings. I have found that 4.2GHz is running way too hot for comfort when using Prime95, so I have toned it down just a tad bit and the temps are comfortable. Not too high, but higher than normal as expected. So here are my settings.
*** Back-up BIOS before making any changes. The M-Flash option in BIOS will walk you through on backing up BIOS to a USB stick. Nice and simple.
This is my template for 4.12GHz (i7 950 and Big Bang XPower Motherboard)
The only changes I did was in the Cell menu.
- CPU features: I enabled all CPU power save features in the BIOS except "Turbo Boost", and Over Speed Protection which is turned off.
- CPU base frequency [196]
- OC Stepping disabled
- CPU ratio [21]
OC Genie Disabled
Base clock button disabled
-DRAM Linked
- Advanced DRAM 9,9,9,24. (Auto Settings. I tried copying the XMP memory settings manually, in memory "Link" mode, but that caused booting issues 3 out of 10 attempts)
- RAM Volt 1.65
- XMP Disabled
- Mem Ratio [4]
- Uncore Auto
- QPi Full speed
- QPI frequency Auto
- Additional DDR Info:
Memory used: Newegg Item # N82E16820104118
Memory Type - DDR3
Memory Size -12288 MBytes
Channels -Triple
Memory Frequency -784.1 MHz (2:8)
CAS# latency (CL) - 9.0
RAS# to CAS# delay (tRCD) - 9
RAS# Precharge (tRP) - 9
Cycle Time (tRAS) -24
Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) -88
Command Rate (CR) -2T
Uncore Frequency - 3136.3 MHz
- CPU VDroop control Low VDroop
- CPU Volt [1.325] (* Under Low VDroop, I noticed that this setting is adjusted automatically according to power draw requirements of the CPU)
- QPI VDroop control control Low VDroop
- QPI Volt [1.22] (* Same note as above)
Spread spectrum Enabled (* Didn't notice any difference with it on or off, so I left it on)
** Additional Info ***
- Under Green Power, all available functions are enabled or on auto for saving as much power as possible. (I wouldn't want this thing running full blast 24/7 with power save features turned off)
- Under Hardware monitor, I went with the CPU temperature fan target of 70 degrees and the minimum speed of 62.5%. I under volt the fans, but they started making mechanical noises, so they are all 100% voltage. (Motherboard gives full voltage to the fans) This setting gave me a decent balance between acceptable fan noise and CPU temperature.
Turned OFF the following in the BIOS:
- Infinity 2.5TB
- USB3 controller
* All drives are on AHCI. I was plugging things in and out including the optical drives while system was up and running. No issues.
The rest of the settings are unchanged.
Passed Prime95 on full blend torture test for 6+hours straight with temps in the upper 70s. Don't be afraid if you have your temps a bit higher like in the 80s. CPU can tolerate that just fine. But just don't let it go all the way up in the 90s. That would make it too hot in the kitchen, so back off right away. Stop Prime95, ensure that the heatsink is attached properly. Don't do over tightening the screws on the heatsink like a mad man. If the screws don't spin, then don't force them. Chances are the screws can not be tightened any further. Go into BIOS and reduce CPU voltage, multiplier, and base frequency. Start again. Don't go crazy with Prime95. A good bet is no one is ever going to use their CPU to the extreme full extent as Prime95 does during those torture tests, so I think 6+ hours of testing is fine.
***Final Note ***
Someone out there had the same setup as mine and their OC Genie was giving them 3.3GHz while mine was giving me 3.76GHz.
All the information provided will NOT be a substitute for plain old common sense. Remember, "No two identical pieces of hardware will behave the same way. All settings will be slightly different on all the systems." Always ask questions and pick the brains of people who know what they are doing. Most people will be more than happy to help you. As they have done here. Just ask nicely.
I hope this helps some one out there. Thanks goes out to all of you who have helped. Happy Tinkering.

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BIOS Overclocking, help please!

Quote from: MurdoK on 13-January-06, 17:23:55
Hello !!
Please tell us which Motherboard you are talking about ?
Greetz MurdoK
I'm an idiot!!! I forgot to post which mobo I'm using!!! jajajajaja
I'm using an MSI K8N NEO4 PLATINUM
Greets!

P6N Diamond+Quad core overclocking - Help if you have this board.

Am having some issues trying to get even the simplest overclock on this board plus some wierd stuff it is doing with ram settings. Can't get linked setting to work.
I've read all of the 680i tutorials. Nvidia, XS, HardOCP..............I've read Toms Hardware pre-release review. Basically anything I could find..............
Chip is running cool and rock stable at stock settings with either bios.

ok lads - here we go...
it's been a very interesting and revealing morning for me - spent the last 5 hours tweaking the bios, then testing, then tweaking, then testing. these are the results:
note 1: unless otherwise stated, all settings are 'optimised defaults' with 'CE1' disabled (go into 'advanced BIOS features/cpu feature' and press F4 if you can't find it) and 'spread spectrum' disabled.
note 2: unless otherwise stated, 'system clock mode' is set to manual and the memory is set to 800 and timings are on auto.
note 3: default voltages are used unless stated
note 4: each prime95 test is carried out for 5 minutes only
note 5: i'm using a thermaltake kandalf vd4000 case with built-in liquid cooling system. my water-cooled cpu temp in the bios is 19oC (can't seem to get the degree sign using the tip at the top of this page)
note 6: cpu is q6600. memory is 2x1gb xms2 dominator pc2-8500. vga is gainward 8800gtx. psu is hiper 5th gen type-r 770w. bios version is 1.2.
note 7: core temp 0.95 was used for establishing cpu temperature. (apparently, this gives default readings that are 15oC higher than the actual relevant cpu temperature).
test 1 (stock cpu setting):
fsb set to 1066
=2.4ghz
error-free prime95 for 5 minutes: YES
max load temp: 46
test 2:
fsb set to 1166
=2.62ghz
error-free prime95 for 5 minutes: YES
max load temp: 47
test 3:
fsb set to 1206
=2.71ghz
error-free for 5 minutes: NO (4 cores failed within 30 seconds)
max load temp: 47
decided to try pumping some more volts into the cpu to see if i could get it stable in prime95
test 4:
fsb set to 1206
=2.71ghz
cpu voltage increased by 0.0125
error-free for 5 minutes: NO (4 cores failed within 30 seconds)
max load temp: 47
test 5:
as above, but cpu voltage increased by 0.0250
error-free for 5 minutes: NO (4 cores failed within 30 seconds)
max load temp: 47
test 6:
as above, but cpu voltage increased by 0.0375
error-free for 5 minutes: NO (4 cores failed within 30 seconds)
max load temp: 48
test 7:
as above, but cpu voltage increased by 0.0500
error-free for 5 minutes: NO (4 cores failed within 30 seconds)
max load temp: 48
test 8:
as above, but cpu voltage increased by 0.0625
error-free for 5 minutes: NO (4 cores failed within 30 seconds)
max load temp: 49
test 9:
as above, but cpu voltage increased by 0.0750
error-free for 5 minutes: NO (4 cores failed within 30 seconds)
max load temp: 49
test 10:
as above, but cpu voltage increased by 0.0875
error-free for 5 minutes: NO (4 cores failed within 30 seconds)
max load temp: 49
test 11:
as above, but cpu voltage increased by 0.1000
error-free for 5 minutes: NO (4 cores failed within 30 seconds)
max load temp: 50
this took me to the recommended limit for voltage for the q6600, which is 1.375v.
it seems i can safely say that changing the cpu voltage makes absolutely no difference at all.
still keeping the fsb at 1206, the next thing i tried was increasing the NB voltage to 1.275v and keeping the cpu voltage at +0.1000
these settings still couldn't get prime95 to run error-free for more than a few seconds.
keeping the fsb at 1206, cpu voltage at +0.1000 and the NB voltage at 1.275, the next thing for me to try was increasing the 'fsb vtt voltage' by 2%
SUCCESS!!! SUCCESS!! SUCCESS!!
using the above settings, prime95 ran error-free for 5 minutes.
my next problem was trying to work out which of the above voltages settings was the kicker.
keeping the fsb at 1206, i returned the cpu voltage back to default and kept the nb voltage at 1.275 and the 'fsb vtt voltage' at 2%.
SUCCESS!! SUCCESS!! SUCCESS!!
prime95 ran error-free for 5 minutes.
next test was keeping the fsb at 1206, the cpu voltage at default. i also returned the nb voltage to default but left the 'fsb vtt voltage' at 2%.
SUCCESS!! SUCCESS!! SUCCESS!!
prime95 error-free for 5 minutes again!
it seems like the vtt voltage is an important player in getting the system to appear stable.
the next test, i set fsb to 1254 giving 2.82ghz.
keeping all voltages on default except the 'fsb vtt voltage' which i kept at 2%.
prime95 produced errors again, pretty much within the first few seconds...
the next test, i kept fsb at 1254, with default voltages, but the 'fsb vtt voltage' was increased to 4%
SUCCESS!! SUCCESS!! SUCCESS!!
prime95 ran error-free for 5 minutes.
all of a sudden, it seems that regardless of the other settings, the only voltage that matters is the 'fsb vtt voltage'
next test, fsb was set to 1278=2.87ghz.
vtt voltage was 4%
prime95 ran error-free for 5 minutes: YES
cpu temp during load: 49o
next test, fsb was set to 1302=2.92ghz
vtt voltage was 4%
prime95 ran error-free for 5 minutes: YES
cpu temp: 49o
next test, fsb was set to 1326=2.98ghz
vtt voltage was 4%
prime95 ran error-free for 5 minutes: YES
cpu temp: 49o
next test, fsb was set to 1350=3.03ghz
vtt voltage was 4%
CPU FAILED TO POST AND REQUIRED BIOS RESET
next test, fsb was kept at 1350=3.03ghz
vtt voltage increased to 6%
booted fine, but computer froze during prime95
next test, fsb was kept at 1350
vtt voltage was increased to 8%
again, pc froze during prime95
next test, fsb was kept at 1350
vtt voltage was increased to 12%
computer failed to post, requiring reset.
12% was as far as i was comfortable going to, as i'm not sure of the consequences of having this set too high.
it seemed i had reached the limit as far as pushing the fsb goes.
i returned the vtt voltage back to 4% and lowered the fsb to 1334 (i had a hunch that anything over 1333 would give me problems). again, this failed to post.
i set the vtt voltage to 6% - again, it failed to post.
i set the vtt voltage to 8% and again, it failed to post.
i lowered the fsb JUST ONE NOTCH to 1333 and set the vtt voltage to 4%.
this gives an exact cpu speed of 3.000ghz
i'm not sure if this is a coincidence or not, but this setting posted, booted and ran prime95 for 5 minutes without any errors.
it then ran prime95 for over an hour with no errors.
curiously, i set the fsb back up a notch to 1334 and it refused to post, requiring a bios reset.
as i said, it seems 1333 is the absolute limit that i can set this board to in my system configuration. now i don't know about you, but the fact that 1333 works perfectly stable, and 1334 doesn't even post tells me that there is something not quite right with this board.
is it too much of a coincidence that the cpu/mobo hits a wall at EXACTLY 1333/333/3.0ghz?
the next thing i did was set my memory to 1066 and manually set the timings to 5,5,5,15.
coupled with my new rock solid 3.0ghz q6600, this is about as far as it is physically possible for me to push this setup and i'm more than happy with the results.
now i can't wait for the G0 stepping to see what that can do.
maybe a future bios will help with this - who knows...

Bios update? overclock help?

hey guys! i need some help with and if its posible to overclock my intel CPU and card.First some system info: Windows 8.1 64Bitsintel Core i7- 3632QM 2,2 Ghz(gets to 3,2Ghz in turbo boost)8GB DDR3 memory 789Ghz3GB SDHC Readyboost CardHP 1842 U3E1 Motherboard2 GB intel HD grafics 4000 650Ghz Core speed 800Ghz memory speed1GB ATI AMD Radeon HD 7600M Core speed 830Ghz 1010Ghz Memory speed698GB hitach Harddisk(gona be replaced by an ssd)Bios insyde F.14 20-09-2012Extended Batterypack 83981 Mwh7,9 A AdapterALL drivers are up to date(except Bios)not a bad cooling system for a laptop. removed the dust gueards for more airflow.cleanded it out, and its standing on a platform with 5 fans. i have already overclocked one of the grafics cards.this is the AMD Radeon 7600m series core speed was 600Ghz memory 900Ghz.ist now set at 830Ghz and 1010Ghz its can go a lot higher but the grafics card crashes, i know it is a unstable overclock if it chrases but can i somehow get the clocks higher without crashing the drivers? so my questions are: -can i update my bios and how(never did this before)-can i increase the processor speed? i can increase the voltage going to the turbo boost mode with intel extreme tuning utility-can i overclock the intel grafic card?-how do i stop amd grafic card chraches? core speed goes all the way up to 900Ghz only thing is the card driver crashes. but no wreid things are displeyed on the screen.-can i increase the voltage to the cards?-can i increase the ram Ghz thanks for the time already and i hope u guys can help me!

Quote from: steffen.agermann1989 on 23-January-15, 08:40:53
Hi soo i have a GT702 PE gtx880m and a 4810mq an currently im stuck on bios 50v and i want to update to 717 but i tried everything and its not working either way
i can flash from 50v to 517 that goes but i cant go any further if i try the laptop only turns on and off alot then boot back into windows logon screen
what am i doing wrong?? hope anyone got a clue i have plans for updating to the latest gtx980m and i realy need that bios update fast :/
If i can get a update order or an explanation how to do it it woud be awesome
man dont do anything with that 717 because your system non raid.am i right?

P67A-GD65 Overclocking Help!

Hey everyone - I'm new to the forums and fairly new to overclocking in general, although I understand the basics of it... I've run into a snag, though.
Recently I was redoing my desktop (Intel i5 2500k, MSI P67A-GD65, 16GB DDR3 1600 RAM, yada yada) and decided to update the BIOs, something I hadn't thought of doing since I built the PC over a year and a half ago... So, I updated from 1.9 (I think... it was 1.something) to the latest 4.3, and did a reformat on the HDDs and installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit... So I'm from scratch. I go into the BIOs to tweak the CPU and all, but I can't adjust anything at all. It's all stuck on "AUTO". I can't make the adjustments I need to make to overclock the CPU... I've read through several tutorials and threads on more forums than I care to admit, and my head is starting to hurt from (1) reading so much and (2) banging my head into the desk over this... Am I missing something? I've read that 4.3 has had some issues when it comes to OC'ing... What should I do? I can grab screenshots or more specs if needed. Thanks for the help in advance - I definitely appreciate it!
-Ben

Quote from: Froggy Gremlin on 30-July-13, 04:49:30
Have you tried a full CMOS clear? PSU power cord removed, battery removed, and then a settings reset? My favorite UEFI/BIOS was the v1.C and the v1.H (2700k support). If you want, it is possible to revert back to a Sandy UEFI/BIOS on the primary BIOS chip. An admin or mod can give you the necessary files and information on how to do it.
After the Ivy flash, did you also load the new Management Engine driver required? Also with a fresh OS, newest chipset driver installed, etc.? Here's the link to the MSI Website for your board and all the drivers;
http://msi.com/product/mb/P67A-GD65--B3-.html
I did a CMOS reset with the "Reset CMOS" button on the motherboard... After I did that and restarted the PC, a message came up informing me that the CMOS had been restored to default settings and asked if I wanted to go into setup or boot as normal... I can pop the battery and PSU cable out if needed... At this point, I'd be perfectly happy reverting back to a Sandy Bridge friendly BIOS, lol...
I did install the new drivers after flashing the new BIOS, by the way. Followed all the instructions in the link you posted.

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When your time permits, list 'all' your systems components, OS etc., including PSU +12V amps on the rail(s).
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cannot even get it to post at 3.6ghz with manual voltage increases in all things, and auto doesnt help, is this normal?
Yes, when it isn't necessary to do "increases in all things".
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Im not very confident with doing the ioh mod but im getting 90 degrees with no overclock
The addition of a fan to direct air flow at the IOH, will reduce the temp. The Antec Spot Cool works well for this. Aftermarket CPU coolers have taken away the engineered passive air flow the stock cooler provides (presuming you are not using the stock cooler). 90c is in spec, so RMA solely upon that is doubtful. Again, when time permits, include what OC goals you are looking for as well. Most OC'ing takes time, patience, & trial & error.

BIOS Overclocking, help please!

Hi people! I readed days ago a post where an user wrote a key combination to make this:
Lets supose that you are overclocking and you go too far, so the machine won't boot and you will have to reset BIOS.
This key combination allows you to enter BIOS when this happens, without losing any changes of the o'clocking!!! Awesome!
(I hate going too far and reset the BIOS and make all the settings again and again)
Any1 remembers the key combination??? I can't remember it and I can't find the post again! :(:(
It was something like Shift + F6...
Thanks! Help would be very apreciated! And like I say everytime, sorry for my english!!!

Quote from: MurdoK on 13-January-06, 17:23:55
Hello !!
Please tell us which Motherboard you are talking about ?
Greetz MurdoK
I'm an idiot!!! I forgot to post which mobo I'm using!!! jajajajaja
I'm using an MSI K8N NEO4 PLATINUM
Greets!

Need Overclocking Help

Okay, I'm new here. I got a new system and i want to maximize it.
Intel Pentium 4 2.4A / 1mb / 533mhz
MSI Neo2-PFS Platinum
GeCube ATI Raden 9550EE / 12mb / 128bit
PQI 512DDR PC400
HEC 475w PSU
so where should i start? must i update the BIOS first? I want to do this 1 at a time, and I'm totally new to overclocking, as in NEW.
Any help would be highly appreciated.

well, what your experiencing probably isn't the max of your CPU, try relaxing the timings on your ram... also, you'll definitely need to put your FSB to RAM ratio at 1:1
its probably still at at 133:200 (2:3???) cuz thats what the mobo would have detected... and when you raise the 133 (your CPU) its going to raise the 200 too (RAM)....
so make sure your FSB:RAM ratio is 1:1 , anotherwords, whatever speed your FSB is at, you'll want your RAM to be...
also, you may be able to boot (power on self test... like actually see stuff come up instead of no video) but you won't necissarily be able to keep the speed stable... at a certain speed....
you'll probably be able to see the instability... for example... in video games, if you play a lot of games and they start crashing on you... i know my Prescott 2.4, anything past 3.4 and it would crash Internet Explorer!!! (back when i had stock cooling on it) if its very very unstable, it won't even load windows (blue screen and restart) so you'll see the instabilities if they are that bad... and a good way to test is through use of a Distributed Computing Program, and if you'd like to kno more about that, i'd be morn happy to give you more info on MSI Red Rockets Folding at Home team (a super team btw )
so try that... you should get at least a bit farther... i linked to my screenie to give you an idea of what this thing can do i don't really doubt that you can do the same

BIOS V1.6 Overclocking help pls!

Hi guys
I have a 875P Neo-FIS2R and since I upgraded my bios to V1.6 I have found the FSB of my P4 has been overclocked to 203Mhz from the standard 200Mhz. :(
I have also found that my graphics card has been overclocked. (A Geforce4 ti 4400 and the core is overclocked close to a Geforce4 ti 4600).
I can fix the FSB with core cell back to 200Mhz but this only lasts until the next restart. I have not found a way to fix the GPU ocing.
Btw I set the bios voltage of the AGP at 1.55V but on core cell it is always set to 1.6V when I reboot.
Has anyone else experienced this problem and does anyone know how to fix this problem or do we have to wait till the next bios is out (V1.7?)
Thanks for you help. :D

Hi ppl )
I no this is an old post but I know a few of us still have the problem of our GCs overclocked as well as our FSBs overclocked to 203Mhz by the new bios V1.6.
I have since e-mailed MSI technical support with this letter:
"Hello
I have recently purchased a 3Ghz 800Mhz FSB Pentium 4 and a MSI Neo2-FIS2R 875P motherboard. I noticed that when using core cell the FSB was automatically overclocked to 203MHz each time I loaded up. As I do not wish to overclock at the moment I turned the FSB down using the "-" button then pressed OK and then saved. Core cell would then read the correct 3Ghz (no overclocking).
However I found the P4 overclocked again after I restarted the next time. So I did the exact same with corecell and lowered the FSB to 200Mhz exactly so that it wasnt overclocked. I was sure I saved this setting with corecell and then I uninstalled core cell so it could no longer change this FSB setting.
However when I rebooted and checked the speed with the "Intel frequency ID Utility" the FSB was said to be 811Mhz so it was in fact 203Mhz again. I checked the CPU BUS CLOCK in the bios and it is set to 200Mhz. I then tried the default setting of 201Mhz with corecell with the same result after rebooting.
So basically how can I prevent this overclocking happening automatically. I have a MSI Neo2-FIS2R with a 875P chipset and bios version 1.6? I dont want to overclock because I want to keep the Intel P4 warrenty.
Another question: Does that MAT function that is available in V1.6 affect the Processor at all or only the RAM and will it void the warrenty of the P4 if run? It is currently set to SLOW."
soz for the long read but had to get everything in.
Now for the interesting part 8)
THIS IS MSI TECH SUPPORTS REPLY!!!!!:
"Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for contacting MSI Technical Support.
There will be tolerance difference when the softwares detect the clock.
It's normal. It won't cause reliability nor stability problem.
Please feel free to let us know if you still have any further problem.
Best regards,
MSI Technical Support"
8o 8o 8o
Is anyone else shocked 8o by this response because MSI seems to be overclocking "cheating" and are happy to say that is only a tolerance in the clock meanwhile so many other users have experienced this as well so it definately isnt a tolerance difference.
Thanks would like your views on the matter
SAspaz

NX 660GT Overclocking Help?

I have a Nx6600gt and the box states D.O.T tech etc....is there supposed to be software that enables this function? the driver cd that came with the card has MSI Turbo Experience which does not seem to work?(looks like it is for agp?)
The cd does have D.O.T at the bottom of the program list on the cd but I cannot find any instalilation program on the cd for it?
Could anyone please help with this?

no the nothing will cause damage to the graphic card unless u overclock way too much. Personally, if i was u i would throw away those MSI drivers and install the oringinal nvidia latest drivers from their website as they are the best. If you planning on overclocking which is at ur advantage then install coolbits2 or rivatuner. Those msi drivers are somewhat flaky n not the best. Anyway if u dont want to go through this whole process n gain a few fps then stick to ur msi drivers hehe

Q6600 Overclock Help

guys need help here. I overclocked my q6600 @ 3.2ghz stable. I want to push it further to 3.6ghz. Any idea how to push it? here is my current setting @3.2ghz. I was able to push with with 3.6ghz but i experience error it occt and prim95.they said the cpu gtl is a big factor to be stable at 3.6ghz and i have no idea on the gtl values in msi p45. thanks! I will appreciate your help
Motherboard OC Jumper set to 266-333
================================
C1E: Disabled
Green Power: All Disabled
================================
Multi-Step OC Booster: Mode 1
DOT Control: Disabled
Intel Eist: Disabled
intel C-State Tech: Disabled
Adjust CPU FSB Frequenxy (MHz): 400
Adjust CPU Frequency:3200
CPU Multiplier: 8
================================
Advance DRAM Configuration: Manual
CAS Latency (CL): 5
tRCD: 5
tRP: 5
tRAS: 15
Advanced memory Setting: Auto
FSB/DRAM ratio: 1:1
Adjusted Dram Frequency: 800
================================
ClockGenTuner: No Changes Done
Adjusted PCI Frequency: Default
Auto disable DRAM/PCI Frequency: Enabled
================================
CPU Voltage: 1.37v
CPU GTL REF0: Auto
CPU GTL REF1: Auto
Dram voltage: 1.9v
DDR_VREF
DDR_VREF_A: Auto
DDR_VREF_B: Auto
MCH Voltage: 1.36
MCH GTL REF: Auto
VTT FSB Voltage: 1.24
ICH Voltage: Auto
================================
Spread Spectrum: Disabled

Quote from: AaronYuri on 28-July-08, 01:39:27
You'll need more FSB VTT voltage. Try about 1.35v then set: vGTLref0 to 67% of VTT, and vGTLref1 to 63% of VTT.
i already try to raise the FSB VTT at 1.35. how would i know the gtl value? i cant see 67% reading i got values which is .6xxxxx, .8xxxxx
by the way here is the bios setting that Ive tried
Motherboard OC Jumper set to 266-333
================================
C1E: Disabled
Green Power: All Disabled
================================
Multi-Step OC Booster: Mode 1
DOT Control: Disabled
Intel Eist: Disabled
intel C-State Tech: Disabled
Adjust CPU FSB Frequenxy (MHz): 400
Adjust CPU Frequency:3600
CPU Multiplier: 9
================================
Advance DRAM Configuration: Manual
CAS Latency (CL): 5
tRCD: 5
tRP: 5
tRAS: 15
Advanced memory Setting: Auto
FSB/DRAM ratio: 1:1
Adjusted Dram Frequency: 800
================================
ClockGenTuner: No Changes Done
Adjusted PCI Frequency: Default
Auto disable DRAM/PCI Frequency: Enabled
================================
CPU Voltage: 1.45v - 1.48v
CPU GTL REF0: Auto
CPU GTL REF1: Auto
Dram voltage: 2.0v
DDR_VREF
DDR_VREF_A: Auto
DDR_VREF_B: Auto
MCH Voltage: 1.45
MCH GTL REF: Auto
VTT FSB Voltage: 1.35
ICH Voltage: Auto
================================
Spread Spectrum: Disabled

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I am a first time overclocker, I have spent countless hours online reading about how to do it, still cant find American Megatrends Bios as an example. Can anyone help me to overclock my system to a safe stable speed 3.6 or 3.8 maybe?
Any help here is appreciated, respectfully Offsmack
I have an XPS 730x
i7 920 266 ghz
vista home premium
memory 6gb 1066 MHZ DDR3 3DIMM
hard drive 640gb
video crossfire ATI Radeon 4800 x2
not sure of my motherboard Dell 'thought' it was Tylersburg ATX ?
my email is [email protected]
Brian Leupold www.leupold.com we make SCOPES!

Hi offsmack. As the forum is for users of MSI products, I don't see any specific MSI hardware in your post. The moderators will probably lock this thread.

Overclocking help--A64 3000

I know there are countless threads on this subject, but I'm gonna post this anyway, lol.
I have an Athlon 64 3000+ on MSI K8N Neo Platinum (BIOS 1.1). I have 2x512 Mushkin Level One pc3500 in DIMMs 1 and 2. I'd like to achieve an overclock of 2.3-2.4 if possible. Right now the best I can get is about 2.2 but I haven't tweaked much.
Several questions:
should I set 1T or 2T
should I enable or disable Spread Spectrum
Should I change AGP frequency
what do you recommend for CPU voltage? I have a Thermaltake Venus 12 hsf
does lowering Hyper transport from 4x to 3x negate the effects of overclocking?
Any other advice would be helpful, as well.

1t will yield better performance. 2t might possibly give you a slightly better overclock. Most people say it isnt worth the performance drop.
Disable Spread spectrum
Set AGP to 67
CPU Voltage could be set at 1.65v safely i've heard. I dont think I would set it higher than 1.6v but i'm on stock cooling right now.
lowering hypertransport from 4x to 3x shouldnt be so bad... usually you wont have to until youre approaching about 240 HTT Frequency
I might suggest updating your bios to one of the later ones and maybe a beta one. That is if you want to achieve high HTT frequencies. ie greater than 230ish.

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Hi guys first of all i want to say MSI ROCKS!!!!!....
Purchased my first ever MSI motherboard and very satisfied from it ..... the looks are killer and now i want to see if its killer in OC as well ....
My specs are as follows:
MSI Z87 G45 (bios version 1.7)
Core i5 4670k
GSKILL Rip Jaws 8gb (4x2) 2133 mhz (but running at 1600)
Sapphire R9 290 TRI-X OC 4GB
Corsair GS800 800 watts psu....
Now my goal is to get safest OC around 4.2 - 4.4 ghz with minimal voltage and fully stable ..... its my first time with K series processor and there are just so many settings in the BIOS .... I know how to change the multiplier and CPU voltage and i tried doing 4.4 ghz @ 1.15 but it wasn't stable in AIDA64 stress test .... so help me oh the mighty overclockers :D .... Screenshots of bios settings would be highly appreciated ....

Using Cooler Master Hyper 212+ with it with dual fans .... I did some overclocking on my own today (saw some OC screeshots of bios of Z87 G45 by some people) ...... 4.3 GHZ @ 1.15 voltage (but CPU-Z and AIDA 64 both showing 1.224) ...... Did 2 hours testing of Aida-64 stability and maximum temp i reached was 69c on one core and 65c TJ .... I couldn't boot into windows on the same settings @ 4.4 ghz ..... here are the screenshots of my OC profile .....
still my aim is to get maximum safest OC with lowest possible voltage ...

MSI P45 Neo3-FR..Overclocking help please !

Hi i have a MSI P45 Neo3-FR [v1.0] and have managed to update bios to latest version 1.5 i am having trouble finding my way around the bios in order to overclock. Previously i have owned asus boards and it was pretty straightforward but with this board i cannot seem to have full control over all adjustments i think i could adjust fsb and possibly memory ratio and timings but not Vcore and memory voltages as they are greyed out. On the asus boards you got a dropdown list 1.1v~1.8v etc but i cannot get this option with this board.
My memory is corsair [6400] with cpu-z it seems to have timings correct but voltage should be 1.9 my cpu is a E8200 core speed 2673x8 vcore 1.192v i have disabled speedstep [f4] and spread spectrum and the jumpers are set to 266mhz~333mhz.
Any advice on this much appreciated i don't know if there is a tutorial specific to the msi bios advanced settings and how to enable it or a discription of what msi call the voltages adjustments doesn't seem to be v.core...confused!
King regards all

Thanks for help people i have got a good overclock..well for me I got FSB to 400mhz so my processor was 3.2ghz and memory running at 800mhz with 1:1 ratio and voltage at 1.9.
I did try to go heigher but pc just re-booted 3 times then re-set to optimum i tried a bit more voltage for cpu but it still refused. Funny thing is when i re-did FSB to 400mhz again it booted and ran no bother i checked speed and cpu was again 3.2ghz but ram was 960mhz ... i forgot to re-set ratio back to 1:1 so my ram is running at 1920mhz instead of 1600 testing with prime but i would have thought if its stable i could push cpu further possibly as i know ram can handle a lot more than 800mhz. Is this correct ?

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