DFI DK X58-T3eH6 Living Review - Page 3

supershanks · #21 22-01-2009, 00:26

Genie Bios - Voltage Sub Menu 4of4
Bottom of Voltage page:-

ICH 1.85v Voltage

DRAM data reference voltage level,
Dimm 1/2 DQ/DQSTR BUS VREF

Dimm 3/4 DQ/DQSTR BUS VREF

Dimm 5/6 DQ/DQSTR BUS VREF

Dimm 1/2, 3/4 & 5/6 ADDR/CMD BUS VREF 0.00%~15.55% (Dimm 1/2 Shown)

CPU Core DQ/DQSTR Bus VREF

CPU QPI Drive Strength

IOH QPI Drive Strength

supershanks · #22 22-01-2009, 00:26

Genie Bios Page 2of3

Exit Setup Shut Down

OC Fail Retry Counter

OC Fail CMOS Reload

PPM Function

Turbo Mode Function

CPU Non Turbo Clock Ratio

supershanks · #23 22-01-2009, 00:26

Genie Bios Page 3of3
Genie Bios Lower section

QPI Control Settings

QPI Link Fast Control

QPI Frequency The QPI (QPI=Quick Path Interconnect) clock speed determines the bandwidth available to all the connected components. The QPI is the main link with the IOH(Input Output Hub - formerly the Northbridge). One of the real neat things is that the QPI allows the elimination of CPU/Memory bottlenecks. Each core has it's own dedicated scalable memory instead of competing for it via the FSB, however if a core needs to access the memory of one of the other cores, it can do this directly via the QPI thus eliminating the bottleneck.

QPI Speed = QPI Frequency Multiplier x BCLK. Can be left on auto or run at lowest possible value.
In terms of
The GT/s shown refers to GigaTansfers per second.

CPU Base Clock (BCLK)

Boot Up CPU Base Clock
Low

High

PCIE Clock

Dram Frequency Multiplier Dram speed = Multiplier x BCLK

Dram speed should be Half Uncore Speed.

Uncore Multiplier Uncore Speed = Multiplier x BCLK. Uncore is defined as

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intel

we use the term uncore to collectively refer to all the elements in the processor die that are not computing engines.

From Tera-scale Computing So uncore covers Cache etc.,
Uncore should be 2x Dram Speed.
Low

High

supershanks · #24 22-01-2009, 00:32

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Genie BIOS
CPU Features Sub Menu
Set VR Current Limit Max.......: Disabled
Thermal Management Control.....: Disabled
EIST Function..................: Disabled
CxE Function...................: Disable
Execute Disable Bit............: Disabled
Virtualisation Technology......: Disabled
***** Logical Processor Setting *****
Intel HT technology............: Enabled
Active Processor Cores.........: All

DRAM Timing Sub Menu
Memory Control Setting.........:
Memory LowGap..................: M
DRAM Command Rate..............: N
CAS Latency Time (tCL).........: 
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRP).......: 
RAS# Precharge (tRP)...........: 
Precharge Delay (tRAS).........: 
REF to ACT Delay (tRFC)........: Auto
Write to Pre Delay (tWR).......: Auto
Rank Write to Read (tWTR)......: Auto
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)........: Auto
Row Cycle Time (tRC)...........: Auto
Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP).....: Auto
Four ACT WIN Time (tFAW).......: Auto

Voltage Setting Sub Menu
O.C. Shut Down Free............: Enable
CPU VID Control................: v
Vcore Droop (loadline) Scale...:
Vcore Mode.....................:
Vcore Auto PSI.................:
OCP............................:
DRAM Bus Voltage...............:
DRAM PWM Switch Frequency......: Nominal Frequency
DRAM PWM Phase Control.........: 2 Phase Operation
CPU VTT Special Add............: Auto
CPU VTT Voltage................: v
VTT PWM Switch Frequency.......: Nominal Frequency
VTT PWM Phase Control..........: 2 Phase Operation
CPU PLL Voltage................: v
IOH/ICH 1.1v Voltage...........: 1.10v
IOH Analog Voltage.............: 1.10v
ICH 1.5 Voltage................: 1.5v
ICH 1.05v Voltage..............: 1.05v
DIMM 1/2 DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF.....: %
DIMM 3/4 DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF.....: %
DIMM 5/6 DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF.....: %
DIMM 1/2 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF.....: %
DIMM 3/4 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF.....: %
DIMM 5/6 ADDR/CMD Bus VREF.....:%
CPU Core DQ/DQSTB Bus VREF.....: %
CPU QPI Drive Strength.........: Normal
IOH QPI Drive Strength.........: Normal

Genie Main Menu(Cont'd)
Exit Setup Shut Down...........: Mode 2
O.C. Fail Retry Counter........: Enabled
O.C. Fail CMOS Reloaded........: Disabled
PPM Function...................: Enabled
Turbo Mode Function............: Disabled
x 1 Core Max Turbo Ratio ......: Enabled
x 2 Core Max Turbo Ratio.......: 21x
x 3 Core Max Turbo Ratio.......: 21x
x 4 Core Max Turbo Ratio.......: 21x

CPU Non-Turbo Clock Ratio......: 20x

*BCLK/UCLK/QPI Controller Settings*

QPI Control Settings...........: Enabled
QPI Link Fast Mode.............: Enabled
QPI Frequency GT/Sec...........: 4.800GT/s (BCLK*18*2)
CPU Base Clock (BCLK)..........: 200MHz
Boot Up CPU Base Clock.........: Auto
PCIE Clock.....................: 100MHz
DRAM Frequency.................: BCLK*08 MHz
Uncore Frequency...............: BCLK*16 MHz

CPU Spread Spectrum............: Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum...........: Disabled

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supershanks · #25 22-01-2009, 00:32

G.SKILL PI Black DDR3 PC 12800 CL8 6GB kit (F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI-B)

Manufacturers Link: G.SSkill
The Chips used are Samusng HFC-0

I'm using this kit with the DFI DK X58-T3eH6 in our Living Review, will post results as I start getting the overclocking results.

The Kit come in a large blister pack.

Modules have individual serial numbers.

Closer look at a module:-
Front

Back

End On view

supershanks · #26 22-01-2009, 00:33

DFI DK X58-T3eH6 Conclusion and Final Thoughts.

I've held back writing this section to give myself time to use other X58 boards. I was very impressed with this board and comparison has only enhanced that impression.

As I said in the introduction, this is my first DK board and I wondered how the 6+2+2 Phase PWM hybrid phase would compare with the full digital phase boards, such as the 8-Phase Volterra Full Digital PWM DFI Lanparty UT X58-T3eH8 found on more expensive boards. This is a question I've seen asked many times around the forums in respect to DK boards. In terms of stability and over clocking on this board, there is no difference.

The board ran well out the box :- All Auto - 180 BCLK , so no steep learning curve to overclocking.

I've been able to run 24/7, on air, at 4000 20x200 Ram 8 = 1600 8-8-8-21 with Vcore=1.375v and Vtt=1.24v.

On air, the board continued to run well when paired with the Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU Cooler testing 3.6~3.8Ghz are likely 24/7 clocks, the limiting factor here being CPU temperature.

As with most DFI boards the Bios is excellent and well thought out. There are a few niggles in overclocking but these are mainly down to the X58 chipset rather than DFI.

In respect to the chipset, the main thing I missed on the X58 was the lack of a x9 memory multiplier. For example running at BCLK of 200Mhz the ram multiplier options are:-

x8 giving 1,600Mhz ram or
x10 giving 2,000Mhz
why no x9 = 1,800Mhz ?

The only real criticism for DFI is that with the adoption of ABS has meant the BIOS doesn't support XMP memory profiles. However as we have seen the auto settings do a pretty good job, at least on this board.
If you want to see what your XMP profile is there are utilities such as Everest (motherboard/SPD tabs) which you can use, this is useful for getting a handle on the advanced timings, if you want to get the maximum performance, or stability.

Pros.

Detachable Northbridge Cooler
Good layout
Great Overclocking
Great BIOS - As usual
Price
Easy Connect

Cons

No XMP Memory Profile
2x Floppy Power Connectors are fiddly to connect if running crossfire. Would be nice if a Molex / Floppy connection was included as most Power supplies only have two, so if your running crossfire with a floppy you can be stuck.

Kidda! · #27 23-01-2009, 23:30

Smashing pics mate

........ looking forward to seeing the results as i quite fancy this board for my upgrade to I7.

Hopefully it'll be a viable option as i don't fancy paying nearly £300 for its big brother !

Keep up the good work matey