Asus Maximus Formula Bios settings thread

trt740 · Apr 6, 2008

Asus Maximus Formula / Rampage bios Bios settings thread

This thread is for bios setting only post your bios setting and chip type etc... so this can be a resource for people looking to overclock this complexed motherboard. This is not for discussion only information on what works with what chip. Keep this thread clean for quick reference not for discussion. To discuss the board use this thread. http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=54058

Here is another Asus maximus thread full of great info lets not clutter this thread like the one listed here. It is a great read but cluttered to death. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=168119

I would love to take credit for these setting some were added to by me but are by no means mine. They are from several sources. Other people worked hard to get these setting. I just found them to work and posted them If you find one post it.

Bios and utilities update page for the Rampage Formula http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us

trt740 · Apr 6, 2008

These setting will work for 500+ fsb with at e8400 /E3110

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 500
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1200
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 18
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 45
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : moderate changed this to light
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax level: 0

CPU Voltage : 1.38v
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge Voltage : 1.53 upped this to 1.57v
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

trt740 · Apr 6, 2008

settings for Q6600 and this motherboard 450FSB

450FSB Quad-Core BIOS Settings
CPU Feature
Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control [Manual]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [8]
FSB Frequency [450]
FSB Strap to North Bridge [400MHz] or [Auto]
PCIE Frequency [110]
DRAM Settings
DRAM Frequency [DDR2-1199MHZ] or [800MHz] or [Auto]
DRAM Command Rate [2T]
DRAM Timing Control [Manual]
CAS# Latency [5]
RAS# to CAS Delay [5]
RAS# Precharge [5]
RAS# Active Time [12]
RAS# To Ras# Delay [3]
Row Refresh Cycle Time [42]
Write Recovery Time [6]
Read To Precharge Time [3]
Read To Write Delay(S/D) [8]
Write To Read Delay(S) [3]
Write To Read Delay(D) [5]
Read To Read Delay(S) [4]
Read To Read Delay(D) [6]
Write To Write Delay(S) [4]
Write To Write Delay(D) [6]
DRAM Static Read Control [Disabled]
Ai Clock Twister [Strong]
Transaction Booster [Enabled]
Boost Level [0]
Voltage Settings
CPU Voltage [Whatever your CPU needs for 3.6GHz]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
North Bridge Voltage [1.61v]
DRAM Voltage [2.16v]
FSB Termination Voltage [1.54v]
South Bridge Voltage [Auto]
Loadline Calibration [Enabled]
CPU GTL Reference [0.63x]
North Bridge GTL Reference [0.67x]
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [DDR2_REF]
SB 1.5V Voltage [Auto]

trt740 · Apr 6, 2008

good setting for 4.0ghz using a e8400 using 9x445fsb

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : AUTO
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 445
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 890
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 50
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (D) : Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
( enabled will give better bandwidth but might create instability in ram)
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax level: 0

CPU Voltage : 1.35 ( you may need to adjust this)
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49
DRAM Voltage : 2.00
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5
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Frogger · Apr 7, 2008

450x8 on Q6600/GO
Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400MHZ
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1199
DRAM Command Rate : 2t
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : enabled
[0]
CPU Voltage : 1.45
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.65
North Bridge Voltage : 1.55
DRAM Voltage : 2.16
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.50
South Bridge Voltage : 1.10
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

EastCoasthandle · Apr 7, 2008

trt740 said:
Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8 9
FSB Frequency : 500 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333 Auto
PCI-E Frequency: 110 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1200 1066
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 18 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3 Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 45 Auto
Write Recovery Time : 6 Auto
Read to Precharge Time : 3 Auto

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8 Auto
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3 Auto
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5 Auto
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4 Auto
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6 Auto
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4 Auto
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6 Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled Auto
Ai Clock Twister : moderate changed this to light Auto
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax level: 0

CPU Voltage : 1.38v 1.350V
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge Voltage : 1.53 upped this to 1.57v 1.55v
DRAM Voltage : 2.12 2.10
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40 Auto
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050 Auto
Loadline Calibration : Enabled Auto
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X Auto
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

Above are my settings in red with E8400 at 3.6GHz

Nitro-Max · Apr 14, 2008

450x8 on Q6600/GO
Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge : Auto
PCI-E Frequency: 107mhz
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-901mhz
DRAM Command Rate : 2t
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 6
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 6
RAS# Precharge : 6
RAS# ActivateTime : 18
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : moderate
Transaction Booster : enabled
[9]
CPU Voltage : 1.4v
CPU PLL Voltage : auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.49v
DRAM Voltage : 2.18v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.10
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : x63
North Bridge GTL Reference : x67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.55v

trt740 · Apr 21, 2008

this let me run a E3110 at 8.5x500FSB or 4.25ghz stable.

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 500
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1200
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 18
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 45
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : moderate changed this to light
Transaction Booster : Disabled
Relax level: 0

CPU Voltage : 1.38v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.53 upped this to 1.57v
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.55v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

this works in bios 0219 and 0308 rampage plus 1004 Maximus formula.

slugzkea · Apr 25, 2008

e8400 4.36Ghz w/NATIVE Rampage Bios 0308 Patriot Viper Fins 9600

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 485
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110 (might help GX2 Oc'ing)
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1164
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 45
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : light
Transaction Booster : Manual (Then Disable everything)
Performance Level: 08

3rd Information
WRITE to PRE Delay : AUTO
READ to PRE Delay : AUTO
PRE to PRE Delay : AUTO
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : AUTO
ALL PRE to REF Delay : AUTO

CPU Voltage : (depends on your CPU they are all different, I would start with 1.4v)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.60
North Bridge Voltage : 1.59
DRAM Voltage : (Depends on rated spec) mine is 2.3v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.55v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.10
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.6

trt740 · May 8, 2008

Bios setting for 500+ fsb woth ballistix tracer DDR 2 1066

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 8
FSB Frequency : 500
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1057
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 18
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 45
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
DRAM Static Read Control: auto ( these three have to be on auto not sure why but thats the way it is)
Ai Clock Twister : auto
Transaction Booster : auto

CPU Voltage : 1.38v
CPU PLL Voltage : AUTO
North Bridge Voltage : 1.53 upped this to 1.57v
DRAM Voltage : 2.12
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.40
South Bridge Voltage : 1.050
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REFF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.5

Fitseries3 · May 8, 2008

settings for E8500 @ 5.016ghz with 528mhz FSB with RF0308 bios

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Setting : 9.5
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
FSB Frequency : 528
PCI-E Frequency: 115

DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1056mhz
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A: Delay 350ps
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B: Delay 200ps
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 45
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6

3rd Information
WRITE to PRE Delay : AUTO
READ to PRE Delay : AUTO
PRE to PRE Delay : AUTO
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : AUTO
ALL PRE to REF Delay : AUTO

DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Moderate
Transaction Booster : Auto

CPU Voltage : 1.525v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.58v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.71v
DRAM Voltage : 2.3v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.50v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.05
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50v
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REF
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO

NOTE: IF your lucky enough to have a chip that can do this well. these settings WILL help you. it took a while to figure these out. here is the system setup...
Maximus formula with rampage 0308 bios
E8500
2x1gig's crucial ballistix tracer 1066mhz
3870x2
enermax infinity 720watt PSU

Cold Storm · Jun 10, 2008

Settings for q6700 With 350FSB 10x 1201 bios

:Extreme Tweaker:

AI Overclock Tuner
CPU Ratio Settings
FSB Strap To Northbridge [Auto]
PCIe Frequency [105]

Dram Frequency
Dram Command Rate [2T]
Dram Timing Control [Auto]
Dram Static Read Control [Auto]
AI Clock Twister [Light]
Transaction Booster [Auto]

CPU Voltage [1.475v]
CPU Pll Voltage [1.7v]
NB Voltage [1.45v]
Dram Voltage [2.0v]
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
SB Voltage [1.075v]
Loadline Calbration [Auto]
CPU GTL Reference [Auto]
NB GTL Reference [Auto]
DDR2 Channel A Ref Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Channel B Ref Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Controller Ref Voltage [Auto]
SB 1.5 Voltage [Auto]

Cold Storm · Jun 26, 2008

Settings for Q6700 at 3.8 bench stable. 10x

:Extreme Tweaker:

AI Overclock Tuner
CPU Ratio Settings
FSB Strap To Northbridge [Auto]
PCIe Frequency [105]

Dram Frequency
Dram Command Rate [2T]
Dram Timing Control [Auto]
Dram Static Read Control [Auto]
AI Clock Twister [Light]
Transaction Booster [Auto]

CPU Voltage [1.6125v]
CPU Pll Voltage [1.78v]
NB Voltage [1.63v]
Dram Voltage [2.10v]
FSB Termination Voltage [1.6]
SB Voltage [1.175v]
Loadline Calbration [Auto]
CPU GTL Reference [Auto]
NB GTL Reference [Auto]
DDR2 Channel A Ref Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Channel B Ref Voltage [Auto]
DDR2 Controller Ref Voltage [Auto]
SB 1.5 Voltage [1.55]

t_ski · Jul 16, 2008

Still messing around with the QX9650 at 400 MHz FSB. So far, 8x and 9x have been stable. Right now I am testing 9.5x 400 for 3.81 GHz (so far about 40 min Prime stable). I haven't changed much for settings, so I'll only list those:

Code:

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-800

CPU Voltage : 1.325v
DRAM Voltage : 2.10
Loadline Calibration : Enabled

All the ram timings are still at Auto (5-5-5-15 @ 400 MHz). I need to tweak this

BTW, in reference to my post above, I placed a 45mm fan directly on the NB heatsink. Right now NB temps are only 49C under load, with stock NB voltage. Thinking about getting two or three 40mm fans and lining them up across the NB heatsink.

MoeDaKilla · Jul 16, 2008

Clock Settings for Q9450 @ 445*8 with Rampage 0403 BIOS

Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Setting : 8
FSB Strap to North Bridge : AUTO
FSB Frequency : 445
PCI-E Frequency: 110

DRAM Frequency: DDR2-890mhz
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A: AUTO
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B: AUTO
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO

3rd Information
WRITE to PRE Delay : AUTO
READ to PRE Delay : AUTO
PRE to PRE Delay : AUTO
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : AUTO
ALL PRE to REF Delay : AUTO

DRAM Static Read Control: AUTO
Ai Clock Twister : AUTO
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : 1.4v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.61v
North Bridge Voltage : 1.71v
DRAM Voltage : 2.2v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.55v
South Bridge Voltage : 1.05
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.63v
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.67X
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67X
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REF
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO

t_ski · Jul 19, 2008

Got it running at 3.81 GHz OCCT stable:

Code:

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9.5
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-800

CPU Voltage : [B]1.375[/B]v
DRAM Voltage : 2.10
Loadline Calibration : Enabled

...then I took it up to 4.0 GHz:

Code:

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 10
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-800

CPU Voltage : 1.425v
DRAM Voltage : 2.10
Loadline Calibration : Enabled

Again, everything else is at stock voltage and settings. I am seeing about a .015-.017v difference between set vcore in the BIOS and what I'm getting in CPUz. I know I need at least 1.375v for 3.81, as I tried a couple notches lower and got some BSODs. It ran 6 1/2 hours of Prime last night before I stopped it this morning.

Not sure if I need the full 1.425v for 4.0 GHz, but since I went up .05v going from 9 x 400 to 9.5 x 400, I figured that might be about right to start with.

Next step is going to be 10.5 x 400 and 11 x 400, then trying to tweak the ram to run @ 500 & the FSB at 417 (so the ram is at 500).

FORGOT TO ADD: I got tired of the whiney little 45mm fan, so I swapped it out with a 70mm fan from a stock AMD heatsink. This fan is a lot quieter, pushes more air, and has a thermal control built in. NB temp runs in the upper 30's to the lower 40's.

Wile E · Jul 20, 2008

Here's my settings for 4Ghz clocks. Doesn't take much in the ways of custom settings really. There's more to be had performance wise if I were to tune the ram. Just haven't found it necessary yet.

Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Setting : 10
FSB Strap to North Bridge : AUTO
FSB Frequency : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100

DRAM Frequency: DDR2-961mhz
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A: AUTO
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B: AUTO
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO

3rd Information
WRITE to PRE Delay : AUTO
READ to PRE Delay : AUTO
PRE to PRE Delay : AUTO
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : AUTO
ALL PRE to REF Delay : AUTO

DRAM Static Read Control: AUTO
Ai Clock Twister : AUTO
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : 1.425v
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto
North Bridge Voltage : 1.55v
DRAM Voltage : 2.12v
FSB Termination Voltage : Auto
South Bridge Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REF
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO

And here's 4.4Ghz. Didn't have to change anything but a couple voltages.

Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Setting : 11
FSB Strap to North Bridge : AUTO
FSB Frequency : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100

DRAM Frequency: DDR2-961mhz
DRAM Command Rate : 2N
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A: AUTO
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B: AUTO
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 4
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 4
RAS# Precharge : 4
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO

3rd Information
WRITE to PRE Delay : AUTO
READ to PRE Delay : AUTO
PRE to PRE Delay : AUTO
ALL PRE to ACT Delay : AUTO
ALL PRE to REF Delay : AUTO

DRAM Static Read Control: AUTO
Ai Clock Twister : AUTO
Transaction Booster : AUTO

CPU Voltage : 1.6v
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.74
North Bridge Voltage : 1.55v
DRAM Voltage : 2.12v
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.4v
South Bridge Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : Auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2-REF
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO

X800 · Jul 30, 2008

Here is mine .Board rampage formula Q6700 @3800mhz

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : 9
Fsb strap to north bridge :auto
FSB Frequency : 424
FSB Strap to North Bridge : auto
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1063
DRAM Command Rate : auto
DRAM CMD skew on channel A : auto
DRAM CMD skew on channel B : auto
DRAM CLK skew on channel A : auto
DRAM CLK skew on channel A : auto
DRAM Timing Control: auto
DRAM Static Read Control: auto
Ai Clock Twister : auto
Ai transaction Booster : auto

CPU Voltage : 1.41
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.62
North Bridge Voltage : auto
DRAM Voltage : 2.1
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.42v
South Bridge Voltage :auto
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : auto
North Bridge GTL Reference : auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : auto
Cpu spread spectrum : Disabled
Pcie spread spectrum : Disabled

erocker · Jul 30, 2008

Running 4gb's of DDR2 1200 and I'm quite sure all is stable on that end. I got my Q6600 to 4ghz on my DFI P35 Dark, and I can't quite get it on my Rampage. Using 308 bios. I was using XP on the DFi and am using Vista on the Asus. I can get into Vista but Prime95 results in an immediate blue screen. I'd love any help on how to make this happen.

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : x9
FSB Frequency : 450
FSB Strap to North Bridge :
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 1199
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : A
Row Refresh Cycle Time : A
Write Recovery Time : A
Read to Precharge Time : A

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : A
Write to Read Delay (S) : A
Write to Read Delay (D) : A
Read to Read Delay (S) : A
Read to Read Delay (D) :A
Write to Write Delay (S) :A
Write to Write Delay (D) : A
DRAM Static Read Control: A
Ai Clock Twister : A
Transaction Booster : A

CPU Voltage : 1.58 (real)
CPU PLL Voltage : A
North Bridge Voltage : set at 1.59
DRAM Voltage : 2.2v
FSB Termination Voltage : A
South Bridge Voltage : A
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : A or x67 or x63
North Bridge GTL Reference : A or x67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : A or DDR2_REF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : A
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : A
SB 1.5V Voltage : A

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED :

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting :
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled

USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Disabled

trt740 · Sep 1, 2008

added a bios link to the top page http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for bios 408 if you update some tweaks are different than 403, one I noticed is set twister to lighter to get a higher fsb.

trt740 · Dec 28, 2008

any new updates add them here

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Processor	Intel I5
Motherboard	Apple
Memory	40gb of DDR 4 2700
Video Card(s)	ATI Radeon 500
Storage	Fusion Drive 1 TB
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Processor	Intel I5
Motherboard	Apple
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Storage	Fusion Drive 1 TB
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Motherboard	Apple
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Video Card(s)	ATI Radeon 500
Storage	Fusion Drive 1 TB
Display(s)	27 Inch IMac late 2017

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Motherboard	Apple
Memory	40gb of DDR 4 2700
Video Card(s)	ATI Radeon 500
Storage	Fusion Drive 1 TB
Display(s)	27 Inch IMac late 2017

System Name	MONEY PIT
Processor	i7-3770K @ 4800 1.20v batch #3231B415 Delided
Motherboard	ASrock Z77 OC Formula w onboard waterblocks
Cooling	Apogee HD, MCP655,rad MCR320-XP,Micro Rev2 res
Memory	G,skill Trident X F3-2400C10D-16GTX
Video Card(s)	EVGA GTX 980 Ti Classified with EK nickel/acetal waterblock installed
Storage	2x120gig Wildfire raid0 2x120gig VERTEX3 raid0
Display(s)	3/ Samsung2343bwx + 65in LG 4K
Case	NZXT Phantom White w/red
Audio Device(s)	ReCon3d fatal1ty pro, Logitech z906 THX
Power Supply	corsair AX860i
Mouse	Rat7
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Processor	E8400 @ 3.80Ghz > Q9650 3.60Ghz
Motherboard	Maximus Formula
Cooling	D5, 7/16" ID Tubing, Maze4 with Fuzion CPU WB
Memory	XMS 8500C5D @ 1066MHz
Video Card(s)	HD 2900 XT 858/900 to 4870 to 5870 (Keep Vreg area clean)
Storage	2
Display(s)	24"
Case	P180
Audio Device(s)	X-fi Plantinum
Power Supply	Silencer 750
Software	XP Pro SP3 to Windows 7
Benchmark Scores	This varies from one driver to another.

System Name	Hells Core.
Processor	Ryzen 9 5950x
Motherboard	Asus Crosshair hero viii (wifi) x570
Cooling	AlphaCool Aurora 420mm
Memory	Patriot Viper Gaming RGB Series DDR4 DRAM 4133MHz 32GB Kit
Video Card(s)	MSI Gaming X Trio 3070
Storage	Sabrent 1TB Rocket Nvme PCIe 4.0 M.2
Display(s)	Acer Predator XB271HU
Case	Thermaltake Core X71
Power Supply	Corsair RM850 80 plus gold
Software	Windows 10

System Name	My Beast
Processor	e8400@4Ghz
Motherboard	Asus Rampage Formula Bios 0902
Cooling	Corsair H50 w/TriCool AS5
Memory	Mushkin XP2-8500 4gb +Patriot Viper Fin 9600 2gb (6gb total)
Video Card(s)	XFX 9800GX2 w/Heat Fix
Storage	Seagate Baracuda 1.5TB 32mb Cache
Display(s)	ViewSonic vx2835wm + Samsung 50" DLP
Case	Cooler Master Cosmos S RC-1100 w/7 TriCool's
Audio Device(s)	SB X-fi Extreme Audio PCIE
Power Supply	PC Power&Cooling Silencer 750w Single Rail 60A
Software	7 Ultimate 64
Benchmark Scores	TBA

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Processor	AMD 1700x
Motherboard	AsRork x370 Taichi
Cooling	EK Custom Loop - CPU only
Memory	32gb G-Skill Trident Z
Video Card(s)	EVGA 1080 Superclock 2
Storage	Too Many
Display(s)	Viewsonic VX2450WM-LED 24" & LG 32 IPS
Case	Cooler Master Cosmos II
Power Supply	Cooler Master V1000
Mouse	SteelSeries Rival 500
Software	Win10 Pro
Benchmark Scores	i5 750 4.62ghz pi runs // Evga FTW p55

System Name	My i7 Beast
Processor	Intel Core i7 6800K
Motherboard	Asus X99-A II
Cooling	Nickel-plated EK Supremacy EVO, D5 with XSPC Bayres & BIX Quad Radiator
Memory	4 x 8GB EVGA SuperSC DDR4-3200
Video Card(s)	EVGA 1080 SuperClocked
Storage	Samsung 950 Pro 256GB m.2 SSD + 480GB Sandisk storage SSD
Display(s)	Three Asus 24" VW246H LCD's
Case	Silverstone TJ07
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	Corsair AX1200
Keyboard	Corsair K95
Software	Windows 10 x64 Pro

Processor	Intel Q9450 @ 3.53 GHz
Motherboard	Asus P5E (modded to Rampage Formula)
Cooling	Zerotherm Nirvana NV120
Memory	Corsair XMS2 DHX (2x2 GB) @ 445 MHZ 5-5-5-12
Video Card(s)	NVIDIA Geforce 9800 GTX @ 800-2000-1200
Storage	Samsung Spinpoint F1 750 GB
Display(s)	Samsung 245BW
Case	Antec 900
Power Supply	Silverstone Strider ST75F
Benchmark Scores	3dMark06: 16812

System Name	The ClusterF**k
Processor	980X @ 4Ghz
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 BIOS F12
Cooling	MCR-320, DDC-1 pump w/Bitspower res top (1/2" fittings), Koolance CPU-360
Memory	3x2GB Mushkin Redlines 1600Mhz 6-8-6-24 1T
Video Card(s)	Evga GTX 580
Storage	Corsair Neutron GTX 240GB, 2xSeagate 320GB RAID0; 2xSeagate 3TB; 2xSamsung 2TB; Samsung 1.5TB
Display(s)	HP LP2475w 24" 1920x1200 IPS
Case	Technofront Bench Station
Audio Device(s)	Auzentech X-Fi Forte into Onkyo SR606 and Polk TSi200's + RM6750
Power Supply	ENERMAX Galaxy EVO EGX1250EWT 1250W
Software	Win7 Ultimate N x64, OSX 10.8.4

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Processor	Intel Core i7 12700K
Motherboard	Asus Rog Strix Z690-A D4 Gaming
Cooling	Kraken X73
Memory	G.Skill Trident Z DDR4-3200 DIMM CL14-14-14-34 16Gb
Video Card(s)	MSI 3080 Ventus 3X 10Gb OC
Storage	Samsung 970 EVO 500G,SSD 840 EVO 500G,WD10EZRX-00L4HB0,SSD Crucial CT525MX300
Display(s)	ACER Nitro VG270UP Freesync 144Hz
Case	LANCOOL II MESH RGB
Audio Device(s)	Sound BlasterX AE-5
Power Supply	EVGA 750 G2
Mouse	Logitech Preforance MX
Keyboard	Logitech G513 Carbon
Software	Win10 Pro 64Bit
Benchmark Scores	3dmark06 P13046 =2900XT 3dmark vantage P4614 =2900XT

Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Motherboard	ASUS TUF x670e
Cooling	EK AIO 360. Phantek T30 fans.
Memory	32GB G.Skill 6000Mhz
Video Card(s)	Asus RTX 4090
Storage	WD m.2
Display(s)	LG C2 Evo OLED 42"
Case	Lian Li PC 011 Dynamic Evo
Audio Device(s)	Topping E70 DAC, SMSL SP200 Headphone Amp.
Power Supply	FSP Hydro Ti PRO 1000W
Mouse	Razer Basilisk V3 Pro
Keyboard	Tester84
Software	Windows 11