Asus Maximus Formula SE X38 - Living Review.

[Clunk]

Theres not much you can do if a board will not overclock well. If it guarantees it on the box, you might have a case, but it's not worth the bother involved.

Just see what works best for you with the programs that you use, it varies widely

[RevolutionX]

some one read my post´s ?

[Clunk]

Originally Posted by RevolutionX

good old rev 1.02G


ok i found some issues on this board @ high fsb now
@ FSB 479 the Soutbridge Voltage Beginns to fluctuate 1.26V to 1.25V @ 478 no problem!
@ FSB 485 the Soutbrige and the Nortbridge Voltage begins to fluctuate Sb 1.26 to 1.25 and NB 1,86 to 1,85 and a Vdrop to the NB to 1.85V @ Memtest

later more ,...

Someone else can test thise?

Are you testing with a DMM?

Originally Posted by RevolutionX

here a video of my voltage isue under load and high fsb


http://www.youtube.com/v/ifddmb1IkHs

Originally Posted by RevolutionX

omfg fsb 590 on Maximus Formula!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
look thise video
YouTube - Extreme Overclocking - Part 2

Originally Posted by RevolutionX

some one read my post´s ?

Yes Not sure what to say about the fluctuation, theres always going to be some when you run the board right out of spec. Might be worth contacting Asus directly

[Clunk]

CPU-Z Validator Database 4382Mhz on hot water

[hornet]

Originally Posted by Clunk

Welcome to the forums

For a mild overclock - try this, you may need to play around with the CPU voltage to get stable.

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 333
FSB Strap to North Bridge : AUTO
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: 667
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : Enter the appropriate timings for your RAM here
RAS# to CAS# Delay : And Here
RAS# Precharge : And Here
RAS# ActivateTime : And Here
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : AUTO
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : Start at something like 1.2v
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto for now
North Bridge Voltage : Auto for now
DRAM Voltage : Set this to whatever your RAM is rated at.
FSB Termination Voltage : Auto
South Bridge Voltage : AUTO
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : AUTO
North Bridge GTL Reference : AUTO
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : AUTO
SB 1.5V Voltage : AUTO

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED : Disabled

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Disabled

This should get you up and running, and you can play around with the other stuff as you please

And for a aggressive overclock??

[Clunk]

Dunno mate..whatever works for your system. That was just a rough idea as to what to try first for someone that doesnt really know what they are doing.

[hornet]

DRAM Static Read Control:
Ai Clock Twister :
Transaction Booster :

Ok

These settings for 9*450@DDR2 1200Mhz

What I must place?

[Clunk]

I left them at stock, in fact the transaction booster just stops me from posting. The AI clock twister just increases the RAM bandwidth slightly, so no need for it really.

[Faceman]

Clunk,

First of thanks for the review - an absolute godsend for people like me!

I've had an MSI 975X PUE for the past year, and had lots of problems with it, especially with getting RAM running properly. I was looking to upgrade to X38, but i'm a bit worried by the problems people are having with 4 sticks as i'm wanting to run 4x1gb Corsair 8500. Do you think these will be eradicated as the bios matures, or are they a quality control issue?

From other forums the P5E is reported as being more stable with 4gb of RAM - which way would you jump?

Thanks again for all the work.

[Clunk]

Welcome to the forums

I havent used a P5E, but they are essentially the same board as the maximus with a few features missing.

As things stand, I would still recommend a P35 board unless you really need the extra 16x PCI-E slot.

By the way, I had the same board as you, for about 6 hours