Abit IX38 Quad GT - Living Review II

[supershanks]

M704B_12.B05, this is odd - every time I go into teh BIOS the CPU volts are set to teh default - but if I don't go into teh BIOS the voltage remains as set and so boots OK.

Confirmed mine does it.

Hadn't noticed earlier, ran 8x450 for benche comparison then switched to 470

[glowball]

Originally Posted by supershanks

Hey I know I'm an immigrant but I'll vouch for glowball, he's sound.

He - he, thanks! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I woke up yesterday and realised my memory had returned so I spent many hours with it trying to get a good stable O/C... and failed as I have done with the Crucial stuff. Once I get into higher numbers I just get problems no matter what more voltages I apply or how much I curse it.
I need help here, Please!
I know my CPU batch isn't one of the best and requires more volts than some but should I really be raising the mb voltages a whole lot more than people like SS have listed here in these forums?

[supershanks]

What strap you running m8, 1:1.20 is probably most stable.

[glowball]

I have tried a variety and they all seem fine until I hit about 3.4GHz (that's the CPU - not the RAM) and get close to the RAM's spec. My last attempts have been 380x9=3420MHz @ 1.425v on 1:1.5 divider giving 1140MHz - 2 MHz under spec for my Dominator 9136's.
After my last post I decided to go back to using my Crucial RAM, cleared CMOS and couldn't get it to boot up again! Had to do a full CMOS reset, battery out and cables disconnected. Running again now and doing a thorough test of memory @ 1066 on 1:1.20.
Seems I can get CPU stable or RAM stable but not together?

[supershanks]

CPU-Z Validation
Bios: BTA Bios M704B_12.B05
24HR Prime


CPU Temps

PWM Temps
As shown in guru above 72C with 60mm fan.

Bios Settings

ABIT IX38 QuadGT

OC GURU:
 
CPU OPERATING SPEED................ - USER DEFINE
EXTERNAL CLOCK..................... -     470 MHz 
MULTIPLIER FACTOR.................. - x 8 
ESTIMATED NEW CPU CLOCK.......... -  3,760   MHz 
DRAM SPEED (CPU/DRAM)........... - 1:1.20 DDR2-  1120
PCI EXPRESS CLOCK.................. - 105MHz 
 
VOLTAGE CONTROL:
 
CPU CORE VOLTAGE................... - 1.4625V Tried 1.450 failed after 3hrs or so.
CPU Core Voltage Offset............ - 0V
Target CPU Core Voltage............ - 1.4625V
DDR2 VOLTAGE....................... - 2.175V 
CPU VTT VOLTAGE.................... - 1.360V up 0.06 on 450x8 
MCH 1.25V VOLTAGE.................. - 1.50V  up 0.07 on 450x8
ICH 1.05V VOLTAGE.................. - 1.12V 
ICHIO 1.5V VOLTAGE................. - 1.50V 
DDR2 REFERENCE VOLTAGE............. Default
CPU GTLREF 0+2..................... - 68%
CPU GTLREF 1+4..................... - 67%
 
ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES:
 
DRAM TIMING SELECTABLE............. - MANUAL 
CAS LATENCY TIME (TCL)............... - 5 
RAS TO CAS DELAY (TRCD)............. -  5
RAS PRECHARGE (TRP)......... .......... -  5
PRECHARGE DELAY (TRAS).............. -  10
REFRESH CYCLE TIME (TRFC)........... -  30
WRITE RECOVERY TIME (TWR)......... -  4
WRITE TO READ DELAY (TWTR)........ - 4
ACT TO ACT TIME (TRRD)............... -  4
READ TO PRECHARGE (TRTP)............ -  12
COMMAND RATE....................... - 2T 
PCIE Root Port Function............ - V1.0A 
PEG FORCE X1....................... - DISABLED 
INIT DISPLAY FIRST................. - PCIEX 
 
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES / CPU FEATURES:
THERMAL CONTROL.................. - ENABLEDl
 C1E FUNCTION....................... - DISABLED 
 EXECUTE DISABLE BIT................ - DISABLED 
 VIRTUALISATION TECHNOLOGY.......... - DISABLED
 EIST FUNCTION...................... - DISABLED

Benches

[supershanks]

Glowball you might be better trying 3420 = 428x8 @1:1.20 = 1027

[supershanks]

3,760Mhz - 8x470 @1.4625v 1:1.20 1128 Bios 12.105



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3dmark06 Single 8800 320mb GTS

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[Ademcg]

Yo !

Hows tricks ?

Big footy weekend approaching, I am already nervous about the Mancs game....another beer might help

I managed to get to 3.25 GHz but anything above seems very unstable, only tried the Vcore up a couple of notches, before I gave up and played Crysis and COD4 I think I will try for a little more in a week or so once off work.

I see there is a new Beta bios out....worth the hassle of change ? I am still running 12_02 seems pretty stable, apart from the odd lack of USB keyboard detection at post.

Oh and the latest UGURU is much nicer than the last one....it doesn't even crash ! Well, who'd of thought eh !!!

Stay cool guys, catch ya l8r

[supershanks]

Hi m8,
Yep your right there, was pleased with the midweek result, but Sunday's going to be big

Re new bios see M704B_12.B05 Initial Feedback The post keyboard issue feels a lot better. Hough you need to watch the vcore see 4)

luck

[Ademcg]

lol...It makes you wonder who the hell does all their proof and beta testing doesn't it.....Christ ! Wake up Abit FFS