EP45-UD3R + Q6600 +Bios Overclocking settings

[satch779]

Hi!!
First of all, sorry for my english.

My question is simple, i have made overclocking to my CPU and i don't understand the settings in the bios of the mother, can somebody tell me if the settings are OK, or i need modificate this settings???

Here is my Bios configuration


Motherboard: Model: EP45-UD3R - Rev#: 1.1 - Bios Version: F8
Cpu: Q6600 G0
Ram: 2x2 OCZ Reaper HPC DDR2 1066 MHZ
Power Supply Unit: PC Power & Cooling, Model#: S75QB, Wattage: 750


MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster -------------- : [Auto] <--- FAST is OK
CPU Clock Ratio ---------------------- : [9]
Fine CPU Clock Ratio ----------------- : [0.0] < ignore if not available
CPU Frequency ---------------------: 3.0 GHZ (333 x 9 = 2997)

Clock Chip Control
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control --------------- : [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) --------------: [333 Mhz]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) ---------- : [100] <--- Set to 100, never leave this on Auto

C.I.A.2 ------------------------------ : [Disabled]

Advanced Clock Control ------- [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive ---------------------- : <<< 800
PCI Express Clock Drive -------------- : <<< 900
CPU Clock Skew (ps) ------------------ : <<<
MCH Clock Skew (ps) ------------------ : <<<

DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance ------------------- : [Standard] <--- set to DISABLED when overclocking
Extreme Memory Profile --- (X.M.P.) --- : [Disabled] <--- Leave this Disabled
(G)MCH Frequency Latch ---------------- : [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier -------------- : [3.20B]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ---------------- : [Auto]
DRAM Timing Selectable ---------------- : [Auto] <-- set to MANUAL for overclocking

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time -------- ?? ---------- : [5]
tRCD ------------------- ?? ---------- : [5]
tRP --------------------- ?? ---------- : [5]
tRAS ------------------- ?? ---------- : [18]

Advanced Timing Control
tRRD ------------------- ?? ---------- : [Auto]
tWTR ------------------- ?? ---------- : [Auto]
tWR --------------------- ?? ---------- : [Auto]
tRFC ------------------- ?? ---------- : [Auto]
tRTP ------------------- ?? ---------- : [Auto]
Command Rate (CMD) -------------------- : [Auto] <--- Auto or 0 is OK

Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength --------- : Press Enter <--- press ENTER to modify memory sub-timings when overclocking

Channel A
Static tRead Value --------------------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase0 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto] <-- leave this and below set to AUTO
tRD Phase1 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto]
tRD Phase2 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto]
tRD Phase3 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto]
Trd2rd(Different Rank) ----------------- : [Auto]
Twr2wr(Different Rank) ----------------- : [Auto]
Twr2rd(Different Rank) ----------------- : [Auto]
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) ----------------- : [Auto]
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control --------------- : [Auto] ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control --------------- : [Auto] ps

Channel B
Static tRead Value --------------------- : [Auto]
tRD Phase0 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto] <-- leave this and below set to AUTO
tRD Phase1 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto]
tRD Phase2 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto]
tRD Phase3 Adjustment ------------------ : [Auto]
Trd2rd(Different Rank) ----------------- : [Auto]
Twr2wr(Different Rank) ----------------- : [Auto]
Twr2rd(Different Rank) ----------------- : [Auto]
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) ----------------- : [Auto]
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control --------------- : [Auto] ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control --------------- : [Auto] ps

Motherboard Voltage Control
CPU
Voltage Types------------ Normal -------- Current -----
Load-Line Calibration ----------------- : [Disabled]
CPU Vcore --------------- 1.????? ---- : [Auto] <--- set to the 1.????? value

CPU Termination --------- 1.200V* ----- : [Auto] <--- set to the value to the left (Auto over-volts this too much when overclocking) Auto is OK if not overclocking
CPU PLL ----------------- 1.500V* ----- : [Auto] <--- set to the value to the left (Auto over-volts this too much when overclocking) Auto is OK if not overclocking

CPU Reference ----------- 0.755V* ----- : [Auto] <--- Auto Will set this correctly
CPU Reference2 ---------- 0.800V* ----- : [Auto] <--- Auto Will set this correctly

MCH/ICH
MCH Core ---------------- 1.100V ------- : [Auto] <--- set to 1.20 for 2x2GB ram (1.24 - 1.26, or 1.05 might be needed)
MCH Reference ----------- 0.800V ------- : [Auto]
MCH/DRAM Ref ------------ 0.900V ------ : [Auto]
ICH I/O ----------------- 1.500V ------- : [Auto] <--- set to the value to the left
ICH Core ---------------- 1.100V ------- : [Auto] <--- set to the value to the left
DRAM
DRAM Voltage ------------ 1.800V ------- : [2.100V] <--- set to the max rated ram voltage (for most memory)
DRAM Termination -------- 0.900V ------- : [Auto]
Channel A Reference ----- 0.900V ------- : [Auto]
Channel B Reference ----- 0.900V ------- : [Auto]

Advanced Settings
Limit CPUID Max. to 3 ------------------ : [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect -------------- : [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ---------------- : [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support ------------------- : [Disabled] <--- Not Present
x C4/C4E State Support ----------------- : [Disabled] <--- Not Present
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) ------------ : [Disabled]
CPU EIST Function --------------------- : [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology -------------- : [Disabled] <--- Enabled if you use Vmware/Virtual PC

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect ------------- : [Enabled] <--- set to Disabled when overclocking (this must be enabled to flash or boot from a USB drive)


Thanks!!!
Satch779

[Chike]

Some settings best not be left on auto, read this post, and please post screen capture as described in 4.

[satch779]

Originally Posted by Chike

Some settings best not be left on auto, read this post, and please post screen capture as described in 4.

OK, there are the screens

[Chike]

This screen shot is with the settings you have posted before or have you made aby changes?
Looks good basically, PLL maybe a bit high but not bad.
Have you ran any stress tests to verify the settings stable?
are you going to overclock the CPU more, if not you can improve memory settings, if yes leave them for now.
How are udle core temps and under load, and what kind of load is it?

[satch779]

Originally Posted by Chike

This screen shot is with the settings you have posted before or have you made aby changes?
Looks good basically, PLL maybe a bit high but not bad.
Have you ran any stress tests to verify the settings stable?
are you going to overclock the CPU more, if not you can improve memory settings, if yes leave them for now.
How are udle core temps and under load, and what kind of load is it?

The screens was taking with the same configuration.
I have test with Prime95 for 3 hours and the test was stable.
No more overclocking that this.
With the sensor of Everest the temps for the cores in stock are the 30ºC, and in Load (for example playing Resident Evil 5) the temps of the cores are in 42ºC (in Everest).

At this moment in my country are in the Spring, with tempearture of 20ºC

My CM690 have 5 coolers Scythe S-FLEX (SFF21G) 1900RPM, but at this moment are running at 1500RPM.

Thanks!!!
Satch779

[Chike]

Could it be CPU temps you are talking about not core temps? Any they are good anyway.

If you want to tweak memory, set timings 5-5-5-15 and tru to set lowest possible Static tRead Value for both channels, 6 or even 5 should be possible.
Also you can try lower tRFC somewhere in the range of 56 to 68.
Setting both channels driving strength 1066 or 1200 may improve things as well.
To see changes in memory performance and decide which are best, use Everest Memory & Cache benchmark or MaxxMEM.

Run longer Prime95 blend torture, 8 to 24 hours, and you can call it stable.
The longer you run prime more certainty you have about stability, so it is up to you how long you run it, at least 8 hours are recomended.

Save BIOS profile(press F11 in main BIOS screen) so you can restore them easily if BIOS clear. You can also save them to a USB drive for backup.

[satch779]

Originally Posted by Chike

Could it be CPU temps you are talking about not core temps? Any they are good anyway.

If you want to tweak memory, set timings 5-5-5-15 and tru to set lowest possible Static tRead Value for both channels, 6 or even 5 should be possible.
Also you can try lower tRFC somewhere in the range of 56 to 68.
Setting both channels driving strength 1066 or 1200 may improve things as well.
To see changes in memory performance and decide which are best, use Everest Memory & Cache benchmark or MaxxMEM.

Run longer Prime95 blend torture, 8 to 24 hours, and you can call it stable.
The longer you run prime more certainty you have about stability, so it is up to you how long you run it, at least 8 hours are recomended.

Save BIOS profile(press F11 in main BIOS screen) so you can restore them easily if BIOS clear. You can also save them to a USB drive for backup.

Thanks Chike!!!! I take yours recomendations and try to make changes in the configuration to make the system stable all time.

Thanks again!!!
Satch779