X48-DQ6 & HyperX PC8500 & Q6600

[melatonin]

hi everyone,

i just bought a X48-DQ6 board and HyperX (2x2) 1066 rams but i can't get them work at 1066. as CpuID says they are working as PC-6400 with 400Mhz.

checked the product sheet on kingtons site and it says it should work at 5-5-5-15 with 2.2V but my rams working with 5-5-5-18 / 1.8V.

now i need some help here guys, i am not a big expert on bios operations and if somebody can help me with my bios setting to tweak my rams to work as 5-5-5-15 and with 2.2V. what should i change and where ?

also i have a Q6600 not overclocked yet :) and maybe you can help me to tweak it to 3.0 or 3.2Ghz. i have a nice cooler and my case temp is cool to. i hope this info is enough.

Last time i'll list my spec.

Gigabyte x48 DQ6
Q6600 ( G0 Stepping )
Kingston HyperX KHX8500D2K2/4G (2x2) PC2-8500


big thanks in advance :)

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: X48-DQ6 & HyperX PC8500 & Q6600

Here is suggested settings for 3.2Ghz CPU and 1066 Ram >>>>


First, You will need to Disable C1E and EIST in the Advanced BIOS Features Page of the BIOS then make the following changes >>>

CPU @ 3.2 and Ram @ 1068

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [356]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [3.00] <<< Choose 3.0 or whichever is closest to 1066
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 18

These are ranges, start with the highest number and move lower later ONE AT A TIME testing after each move

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 3-4
Rank Write to READ Delay________9-11
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 11-14
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ (50) 52-62
Read to Precharge Delay__________ 4-6
Static tRead Value_______________ 7-10
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ 1-31 <<< Leave on Auto or Zero or 1-31 (Meaning do not adjust to anything else)

DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.300V] +.3 = 2.1V you will likely not need 2.2V
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V] <<< For Stability
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V] <<< For Stability
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.1V - +0.125V - +0.15] <<< For Stability of 2x2GB (Try 1.25 first if it still errors bump it up a notch, sometimes .2 is needed)

CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.40] <<< You may likely not need this much but best to set here, then lower later with testing as you slowly lower it. And keep a eye on your temps if you need 1.4 or more, which could also be likely

Or if you wanted to run your Ram at 1:1 (2.00 In GA boards) with your CPU you will need to use a lower CPU mutli such as these settings below >>>

CPU @ 3.2 and Ram @ 1040

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [8]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [400]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.66] <<< 2.66 X 400 FSB = 1040 Ram Freq
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

[byron3]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

Sir LSDMEASAP I'm here again askin for help...i just got my Thermaltake 78e water cooling kit and a custom thermochill x2 rad with a 1/2 tube mod,im tryin to have a 3.6 Ghz overclock daily...im using my rig for hardcore gaming and just browsing the net sometimes... Pls help me my specs are on my sig...its my byron remember me from before?im askin you help befor for runing 3.2 Ghz , now i bought a custom water cooling kit for a 3.6 ghz so i can use the 1600 fsb on my x48-dq6 pls heeelp...

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

Please give me the full settings you try that fail and I can help. Also a link to your ram again please.

[byron3]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

its here sir....

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [400]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.00D] (1:1)
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________ 5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 15


CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV]
CPU Clock Skew Control [normal]
GMCH Clock Skew Control [Normal]

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
Load Line Calibration _ON

DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.40V] = 2.2V volt with in spec 2.1-2.2
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [normal]
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [normal]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.150V]
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.48] but still core 2 fails at prime

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [enable]

and by the way core reaches 68 celcious even on water...

Here's my memory Sir...

http://www.patriotmemory.com/products/specs/patriot%20DDR2%20Fin_300px.jpg

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

I need a link to your ram, the page you bought it on or the page with it's spec's. Not an image of it

Your CPU Block may not be so great, that could be why your CPU Temps still hit 68C at load, but then again Q6600 does get warm. I'm just against water kits, as they generally are pretty lame, but you do have a good RAD though.

Try these
Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [400] << Use 399 or 401
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.00D] (1:1) Also test 2.00B, but I need to see your advanced timings before I can further advise you on this.

DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________ 5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 15

Where is the rest? Your advanced timings????

CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV]
CPU Clock Skew Control [normal] << Set auto
GMCH Clock Skew Control [Normal] << Set auto

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
Load Line Calibration _ON

DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.40V] = 2.2V volt with in spec 2.1-2.2
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [normal] << Set Auto
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [normal] << maybe try +0.1, don't use normal on anything
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.150V] << Try +0.2 for now, until you link me to your ram
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.48] but still core 2 fails at prime << More, what does this give you anyway in windows under load?

[byron3]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

Sir i cant understand what link to my ram supposed 2 mean... im poor at english,well its a patriot viper series pc-2_6400 low latency mode 4-4-4-12 (dimm core specs 2.1-2.2v)

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9]
Fine Clock Ratio ____________[0.0]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [400]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.00D]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________ 5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 15

Set all below to highest value first. Then later you can lower for better performance one at a time testing as you go

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ auto
Rank Write to READ Delay________ auto
Write to Precharge Delay_________ auto
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ auto
Read to Precharge Delay__________ auto
Static tRead Value_______________ auto
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto]

CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV]
CPU Clock Skew Control [auto]
GMCH Clock Skew Control [auto]

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
Load Line Calibration ______________ ON

DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.400V] = 2.2V (as specs says)
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V]
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.2V]
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.48] Core fails,max coretmep (tjuction) = 68c (46c-idle)

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]

if you like i can take the water loop off and put my dark knight s1283 back...and set another setting for air cooling at 3.6 Mhz...by the way its 31c roomt temp here on philippines..

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

Sorry for the confusion then, I just meant a URL to the ram or the model number so I could look up the specs. But thanks for posting them

Try this, you can leave your water on. You bought it to use, might as well use it right? You just might want to think about a nicer CPU block later when you have some more money.

Be sure in CPU-z you look at the Memory Tab and not the SPD Tab to see the memory speed, for 1066Mhz you should see 533 listed as the ram speed. 533 x2 = 1066Mhz

Here, circled in blue is where you will see the actual ram speed, mine is showning 1600Mhz ram speed (800x2) >>



Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto] or Fast
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9]
Fine Clock Ratio ____________[0.0]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [400] << use 399 or 401
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.00D] << you can also try 2.00B
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________ 5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 15

Set all below to highest value first. Then later you can lower for better performance one at a time testing as you go

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 3-4
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 3-6
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 4-6
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 52-62
Read to Precharge Delay__________ 3-5
Static tRead Value_______________ 7-9
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto]

CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV]
CPU Clock Skew Control [auto]
GMCH Clock Skew Control [auto]

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
Load Line Calibration ______________ ON

DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.400V] = 2.2V (as specs says)
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V]
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V]
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.2V] << May need +0.25-0.3, but leave at +0.2 for now
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.48] Core fails,max coretmep (tjuction) = 68c (46c-idle)

What is your actual CPU Voltage shown in CPU-z under a full load?

[byron3]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

its 1.47 shown on cpuz when u run it at 3.6...but in bios i set it to 1.49...cause im scared to reach 1.5...its the official specs of q6600...and im running my ram at 5-5-5-15 @ 400 mhz-1600 rated fsb...and a 1:1 cpu dram ratio...

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

Is that what amount you see when the CPU is under full load? You can go above 1.5 actual shown in CPU-z, as long as your temps are good.

[byron3]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

nah my temp reach as high as 69 celcious (Tjunction),im too scared...under full load i reach upto 64c (tcase)...it seems like my s1283 is doin more fine than this sick water cooling...

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

Ya, sounds like you need a better block then the one you are using. Luckily they are all around the same price as a heatsink, about $45-60

If your cores are only reaching 64C under full load you can still push a little if you feel comfortable with it.

[byron3]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

yeah...tnx alot...but i think my cores do some errors when it reaches like 70-72c no mater what volt it is...i put my radiator in front of my airconditioner and seems mi idle temps is like wtf turned from 36-37c (tcase) to 33-32c....whahaha good thing i had an aircon cause its so hot here its 32 room temp and like 34c country temp...

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: X48-DQ6 &amp; HyperX PC8500 &amp; Q6600

Air conditioner is nice, watch out for condensation though!!