Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

[caintry_boy]

I can't get it past stock speeds. Is there a guide or something?

Specs:
Gigabyte X58 UD4P
i7 920
3Gb Crucial DDR3-2000 RAM
evga9800GTX+ Superclocked
water cooling on cpu

Runs fine at stock speeds, but I wanna go faster.

Thanks!

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

Yes, kinda. Gigabyte made a PDF for 4Ghz. it is posted at the bottom of post #1 in the Latest BIOS sticky. But no, I have not seen a guide or tutorial anywhere yet.

http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/gigabyte-latest-bios-28441/

If you need some help, I can for sure help but it sounds like you want to try a bit more yourself right?

[caintry_boy]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

Yeah, I want to try some more......thanks for the info....

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

If you need help let us know, I know for sure I can help as I have the same board. But ya there isn't much for X58 guides anywhere. I could google you up some tips/general info but no tutorials or anything, at least last I looked that is.

[caintry_boy]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

Well, I got it to boot at 4Ghz, but when I reset BIOS to go higher it won't boot. And now I can't get it at 4Ghz again either.....

Need help....
BIOS settings

[artdrivers]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

This is a good OC article for an I7

http://images.tweaktown.com/imagebank/Core%20i7%20920%20oc%204G%202008.12.12_(ENG).pdf

[caintry_boy]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

Yes, except for voltages. They don't work in mine.....and I've lost how I got to 4 Ghz......

[artdrivers]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

In case you missed this OC tutorial for X58 and I7 920---->

http://images.tweaktown.com/imagebank/Core%20i7%20920%20oc%204G%202008.12.12_(ENG).pdf

[caintry_boy]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

In case you missed this OC tutorial for X58 and I7 920---->
http://images.tweaktown.com/imagebank/Core%20i7%20920%20oc%204G%202008.12.12_(ENG).pdf

Nice tutorial, but the voltages don't work for me......

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

Can you please provide a link to your ram or the model #

Then in my signature you will find a link to templates, give us your settings you are trying that fail and we can advise back

[caintry_boy]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

Here's my RAM: Newegg.com - Crucial Ballistix 1GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000) Desktop Memory Model BL12864BE2009 - Desktop Memory I have 3 sticks, 2 of which were a kit, and 1 single stick. Mine all say 2.0v on stickers


And the template:

Advanced CPU Features:
CPU Clock Ratio ................................ [20x]
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech .................. [Disabled]
CPU Cores Enabled ............................ [All]
CPU Multi Threading .......................... [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ................... [Disabled]
C3/C6/C7 State Support .................... [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor ......................... [Disabled]
CPU EIST Function ............................ [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology ................... [Disabled] << Disabled if you do not use Vmware or Virtual PC Programs
Bi-Directional PROCHOT ..................... [Disabled]


Uncore & QPI Features:
QPI Link Speed .............................. x36
Uncore Frequency .......................... X16 + 3200Mhz
Isonchronous Frequency ..................[Enabled]


Standard Clock Control:
Base Clock (BCLK) Control ................ [Enabled]
BCLK Frequency (MHz) ..................... 200
PCI Express Frequency (MHz) ........... [Auto]

C.I.A.2 [Disabled]

Advanced Clock Control:
CPU Clock Drive ..............................[700mV]
PCI Express Clock Drive ................... [700mV]
CPU Clock Skew ............................. [0ps]
IOH Clock Skew ............................. [0ps]


Advanced DRAM Features:
Performance Enhance ...................... [Standard]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P) ......... [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) ........ [8 = 1600]
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) .......... [Manual]

Channel A + B + C

Channel A Timing Settings:
##Channel A Standard Timing Control##
CAS Latency Time ......................8
tRCD .......................................8
tRP .........................................8
tRAS .......................................20

##Channel A Advanced Timing Control##
tRC ........................................ Auto = 27
tRRD .......................................Auto = 4
tWTR ...................................... Auto = 4
tWR ........................................Auto = 8
tWTP .......................................Don't have it
tWL ........................................ Don't have it
tRFC .......................................45
tRTP .......................................Auto = 4
tFAW ......................................Auto = 16
Command Rate (CMD) ................2

##Channel A Misc Timing Control##
Round Trip Latency ...................Auto = 50



Advanced Voltage Control:

CPU
Load Line Calibration ................. [Disabled]
CPU Vcore ...............................1.41250v
QPI/VTT Voltage 1.150v ............1.315v
CPU PLL 1.800v .......................Auto = 1.800v

MCH/ICH
PCIE 1.500v ...........................Auto = 1.500v
QPI PLL 1.100v .......................Auto
IOH Core 1.100v .....................Auto
ICH I/O 1.500v .......................Auto
ICH Core 1.1v ........................Auto

DRAM
DRAM Voltage 1.500v ..............1.64v
DRAM Termination 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]


Always appreciative of any help you can give. These settigns are what I have right now that won't boot. Also I have a 3Gb kit of Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 brand new lying here in the drawer if you think we need it......

[caintry_boy]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

Thought just for giggles that I'd toss in the Corsair DDR3-1600 and give it a try. Booted right up at these settings:

Booted @ 3.8Ghz

Advanced CPU Features:
CPU Clock Ratio ................................ [20x]
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech .................. [Enabled]
CPU Cores Enabled ............................ [All]
CPU Multi Threading .......................... [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ................... [Disabled]
C3/C6/C7 State Support .................... [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor ......................... [Disabled]
CPU EIST Function ............................ [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology ................... [Disabled] << Disabled if you do not use Vmware or Virtual PC Programs
Bi-Directional PROCHOT ..................... [Disabled]


Uncore & QPI Features:
QPI Link Speed .............................. x36
Uncore Frequency .......................... X16 = 2880
Isonchronous Frequency ..................[Enabled]


Standard Clock Control:
Base Clock (BCLK) Control ................ [Enabled]
BCLK Frequency (MHz) .....................180
PCI Express Frequency (MHz) ........... [100]

C.I.A.2 [Disabled]

Advanced Clock Control:
CPU Clock Drive ..............................[700mV]
PCI Express Clock Drive ................... [700mV]
CPU Clock Skew ............................. [0ps]
IOH Clock Skew ............................. [0ps]


Advanced DRAM Features:
Performance Enhance ...................... [Standard]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P) ......... [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) ........ [8.0]
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) .......... [Manual]

Channel A + B + C

Channel A Timing Settings:
##Channel A Standard Timing Control##
CAS Latency Time ......................8
tRCD .......................................8
tRP .........................................8
tRAS .......................................20

##Channel A Advanced Timing Control##
tRC ........................................Auto
tRRD .......................................Auto
tWTR ...................................... Auto
tWR ........................................Auto
tWTP .......................................N/A
tWL ........................................ N/A
tRFC .......................................45
tRTP .......................................Auto
tFAW ......................................Auto
Command Rate (CMD) ................2

##Channel A Misc Timing Control##
Round Trip Latency ...................Auto



Advanced Voltage Control:

CPU
Load Line Calibration ................. [Disabled]
CPU Vcore ...............................1.30000v
QPI/VTT Voltage 1.150v ............1.315v
CPU PLL 1.800v .......................Auto

MCH/ICH
PCIE 1.500v ...........................Auto
QPI PLL 1.100v .......................Auto
IOH Core 1.100v .....................1.16v
ICH I/O 1.500v .......................Auto
ICH Core 1.1v ........................Auto

DRAM
DRAM Voltage 1.500v ..............1.64
DRAM Termination 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]

Now to try and go higher......

[SolidBladez]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

Make sure you Load Optimize Defaults in the BIOS. It seems a few of your settings aren't enabled/disabled by default.

Try leaving Load Line Calibration on.

[caintry_boy]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

Make sure you Load Optimize Defaults in the BIOS. It seems a few of your settings aren't enabled/disabled by default.

Try leaving Load Line Calibration on.

Optimized Defaults kills my RAID setup and a few other things. Tried leaving Load Line Calibration on, and my bench scores went down....

[SolidBladez]

Re: Overclocking the Gigabyte X58 UD4P

Optimized Defaults kills my RAID setup and a few other things.

That's fine since it's reverting all of your settings to default. You can easily go back into the BIOS and set your RAID again.

As for the lower bench scores after enabled LLC, how much of a lower score are you getting? If it's a few hundred, that is normal scoring.