qwer1234 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hi, jus got the Dominator PC8500C5D, cant make the ram go up to 1066mhz, the comp jus wont boot up. already tried the timings and the voltages. Is it due to the bios ? i am using bios 1305. haven tried 1303 or 1301 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwer1234 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hi, jus got the Dominator PC8500C5D, cant make the ram go up to 1066mhz, the comp jus wont boot up. already tried the timings and the voltages. Is it due to the bios ? i am using bios 1305. haven tried 1303 or 1301 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 how many sticks do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 how many sticks do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwer1234 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 its a 2pcs dominator kit, sorry forgot to include it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwer1234 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 its a 2pcs dominator kit, sorry forgot to include it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I would downgrade to 1301 and set Multiplier = 9 FSB = 333 DRAM = Unlinked and set to 1066Mhz In your BIOS Memory Timing FSB - Memory Clock Mode: Unlinked CPU FSB: 333 CPU Multi: 9 DDR FSB: 1066 tCL: 5 tRCD: 5 tRP: 5 tRAS: 15 Advanced Memory Settings tRRD: Auto tRC: Auto tWR: Auto tWTR: Auto tREF: Auto Async Latency: Auto CMD: 2T CPU Spread Spectrum: Enabled PCIE Spread Spectrum: Enabled MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum: Enabled SATA Spread Spectrum: Enabled LDT Spread Spectrum: Enabled CPU Internal Thermal Control: Enabled Limit CPUID MaxVal: Enabled Enhanced C1 (C1E): Enabled Execute Disable Bit: Enabled Virtualization Technology: Enabled Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tech: Enabled LDT Frequency: 5x PCIEX16_1 Frequency (Mhz): 101 PCIEX16_2 Frequency (Mhz): 101 PCIEX16_3 Frequency (Mhz): 101 SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, Mhz: 201 Voltages Vcore = Auto Vdimm (DRAM Voltage) = 2.2v (if your DRAM is v1.x) 2.1v (if your DRAM is v2.x) 1.2v HT: Auto NB Vcore: Auto SB Vcore: Auto CPU VTT: Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I would downgrade to 1301 and set Multiplier = 9 FSB = 333 DRAM = Unlinked and set to 1066Mhz In your BIOS Memory Timing FSB - Memory Clock Mode: Unlinked CPU FSB: 333 CPU Multi: 9 DDR FSB: 1066 tCL: 5 tRCD: 5 tRP: 5 tRAS: 15 Advanced Memory Settings tRRD: Auto tRC: Auto tWR: Auto tWTR: Auto tREF: Auto Async Latency: Auto CMD: 2T CPU Spread Spectrum: Enabled PCIE Spread Spectrum: Enabled MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum: Enabled SATA Spread Spectrum: Enabled LDT Spread Spectrum: Enabled CPU Internal Thermal Control: Enabled Limit CPUID MaxVal: Enabled Enhanced C1 (C1E): Enabled Execute Disable Bit: Enabled Virtualization Technology: Enabled Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tech: Enabled LDT Frequency: 5x PCIEX16_1 Frequency (Mhz): 101 PCIEX16_2 Frequency (Mhz): 101 PCIEX16_3 Frequency (Mhz): 101 SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, Mhz: 201 Voltages Vcore = Auto Vdimm (DRAM Voltage) = 2.2v (if your DRAM is v1.x) 2.1v (if your DRAM is v2.x) 1.2v HT: Auto NB Vcore: Auto SB Vcore: Auto CPU VTT: Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwer1234 Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 thanks... btw does that apply to 1333mhz fsb processor? cos mine is e6850... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwer1234 Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 thanks... btw does that apply to 1333mhz fsb processor? cos mine is e6850... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 thanks... btw does that apply to 1333mhz fsb processor? cos mine is e6850... I have changed the FSB from 266 to 333. You need to reflect this change on your system as well. My error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 thanks... btw does that apply to 1333mhz fsb processor? cos mine is e6850... I have changed the FSB from 266 to 333. You need to reflect this change on your system as well. My error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwer1234 Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Tried the settings ... managed to pass POST... but failed to load windows vista or getting blue screens by the way... what is the bios you are using? currently i on bios 1301 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwer1234 Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Tried the settings ... managed to pass POST... but failed to load windows vista or getting blue screens by the way... what is the bios you are using? currently i on bios 1301 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 You might have corrupted the OS previously and I would suggest a fresh install of the OS. I am not using this motherboard. I am a systems integrator. I would not choose a non Intel chipset based board for an Intel CPU. There's just too many issues for me to purchase one. It is my opinion that the Intel P35 is a far better chipset all around. You may have to drop to 900MHz and 4-4-4-12. The 680i does not support 1066MHz DRAM so you can not RMA it because it is wonking out on high DRAM throughput. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 You might have corrupted the OS previously and I would suggest a fresh install of the OS. I am not using this motherboard. I am a systems integrator. I would not choose a non Intel chipset based board for an Intel CPU. There's just too many issues for me to purchase one. It is my opinion that the Intel P35 is a far better chipset all around. You may have to drop to 900MHz and 4-4-4-12. The 680i does not support 1066MHz DRAM so you can not RMA it because it is wonking out on high DRAM throughput. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGunSF Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Don't bother with a reinstall, I'd almost guarantee it's your OC causing the boot problem. Just to rule it out, try loading your Vista CD and using the fix startup problems option. If you crash at any time during that chances are your OC isn't going to work, if the OS was corruped that'll fix it to the point you can boot. You can also try using the Vista RAM test, just press F8 at boot and it'll show up along with the safe mode options. If you get any errors there let off the OC a little. Reset your BIOS to default values and put all your options as they should be except the OC. Try your boot and RAM test, if it passes then you can start to OC, if it doesn't, either fix your boot with the Vista CD or if you get RAM problems try reseating/replacing your RAM. Try the following OC: FSB: 1400MHz (350 x 4) Timings: 5-5-5-15-2T CPU Voltage: 1.4v (if stock cooling 1.35, unless you got real good airflow) RAM Voltage: 2.1v RAM Multiplier: Sync Mode (1:2) See if you can boot with that and run Orthos for 5 min. or so. If you can you can start playing with other OC options, tightening your timings, upping your voltage, increasing your FSB, etc. -Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Don't bother with a reinstall, I'd almost guarantee it's your OC causing the boot problem. He's not overclocked. Look to his entire thread. Where do you see overclocking? We are trying to find default stability here with 1066Mhz DRAM. He's not trying to overclock at the moment. The first issue is to isolate what is causing his "Default" system instability with 1066Mhz DRAM. @qwer1234 Disregard the overclock advice. We need to first get your system stable at default CPU with 1066Mhz DRAM. Please do a fresh install of the OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwer1234 Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 ok sure... thanks... tried installing but hang halfway... By the way, there is an option in the bios about the SLI-Ready Memory. should i set everything auto[ram timings] and use that option? visited some forums, recommended to set as OC0% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Should i set everything auto[ram timings] and use that option? visited some forums, recommended to set as OC0% Yes, that would have been my next advice. Let the system handle the settings if manual does not work correctly. Can you be more specific in your system entries. What power supply are you using? How many hard drives? RAID? Any other components? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwer1234 Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 tried OC0%... system can boot...ram at 1066mhz, but running 3dmark2006 Blue screen, visit some forums, they say lower the voltage of the rams from 2.2 to 2.1 or to 2.0... so far tried 2.0v, 3dmark2006 ok, now running 3dmark 2006 for 1hr loop... i wonder how come need to lower the voltage to 2.0 where as the stated voltage of the rams are 2.1v i have 3 hard disks, not raid, PSU: 1kw antec quattro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 tried OC0%... system can boot...ram at 1066mhz, but running 3dmark2006 Blue screen, visit some forums, they say lower the voltage of the rams from 2.2 to 2.1 or to 2.0... so far tried 2.0v, 3dmark2006 ok, now running 3dmark 2006 for 1hr loop... i wonder how come need to lower the voltage to 2.0 where as the stated voltage of the rams are 2.1v i have 3 hard disks, not raid, PSU: 1kw antec quattro Yes, tweaking is sometimes necessary as you might well have a board that overvolts the DRAM a bit. Have you run Memtest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwer1234 Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Yes, tweaking is sometimes necessary as you might well have a board that overvolts the DRAM a bit. Have you run Memtest? Yup, it passes with no error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Yes, test your system with the lower voltage. I have seen good results with Striker/EVGA 680i and 1066MHz DRAM at 1.9v as well, especially with EVGA as it often overvolts. You can't hurt the system with lower voltages. You might corrupt the OS however. An image of a clean working system is always helpful when trouble-shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwer1234 Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 now running @ 2.0V no BSOD, no lock ups running fine now... thanks for all the help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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