overclocking ep45-ud3l using gskills f2-8500cl5d 1066 ram

[CARLOtech]

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help mga masters iam newbie on oc..

my system is fully working on xms2 pc 800 @ 2.8 and 3.0 gig using corsair ram.

but using gskill i always got black screen and not booting.
pls help me overclock this mobo with this rams...

mobo- ep45-ud3l
ram-g.skill- f2-8500 ddr2 1066 ram timing 5-5-5-15
proc-q8300
psu-silverstone 500w


here my settings but it wont work...

CPU Host Clock Control - Enabled
CPU Host Frequency - 374
Performance Enhance - Standard
Extreme Memory Profile - Disabled
System Memory Multiplier - 4.00

DRAM Timing Selectable - Manual
tCL - 5
tRCD - 5
tRP - 5
tRAS - 15


DRAM Voltage - auto

mga masters in oc tabangi ko pls...

[poldopunk]

if you typed in system memory multiplier at 4 correctly, then you're running your memory at DDR2-1496~1500 which i think isn't capable of running. also, don't use auto on voltages, the board overestimates and gives more than it needs to besides the fact that it doesn't know the voltage limits of the components.

[CARLOtech]

shall i set to 320b @ 1066 sorry sir new kaayu ko ani
ram is 2.0.2.1 v

thanks for helping..

[CARLOtech]

boss pls daw ko edit ani kinopya raman gud hehe..

Motherboard: GA-EP45-UD3L Rev#: 1.0 Bios Version: F9
Cpu: E8300
Ram: G.Skill, F2-PC8500CL5-2GBPK, 5-5-5-15, 2.0-2.1v
Power Supply Unit:silverstone 500w

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster -------------- : [Auto] <--- FAST is OK
CPU Clock Ratio ---------------------- : 7
Fine CPU Clock Ratio ----------------- : [0.0] < ignore if not available
CPU Frequency ---------------------: 333mhz

Clock Chip Control
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control --------------- : Disabled
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) --------------: [Mhz]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) ---------- : 100

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

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

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.?? ---- : 1.225v
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 ------- : 1.2 <--- 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 ------- : 1.5 <--- set to the value to the left
ICH Core ---------------- 1.100V ------- : 1.1 <--- set to the value to the left
DRAM
DRAM Voltage ------------ 1.800V ------- : 2.1 <--- 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]
x C4/C4E State Support ----------------- : [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) ------------ : [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function --------------------- : Enabled
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

dili gihapon ko ka boot ani na settings aha kaha sayup.

[CARLOtech]

sorry double post..

thank for helping..

[poldopunk]

post your target frequency para ma-estimate. heads-up lang, Q8xxx are notoriously known for its low overclocking headroom.

[CARLOtech]

2.8 sir ...........

[poldopunk]

this is just a sample template, you'll have to play with the voltage settings a lot but keep in mind to leave memory at its rated specs.

Motherboard: GA-EP45-UD3L Rev#: 1.0 Bios Version: F9
Cpu: E8300
Ram: G.Skill, F2-PC8500CL5-2GBPK, 5-5-5-15, 2.0-2.1v
Power Supply Unit:silverstone 500w

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster -------------- : [Auto] <--- FAST is OK
CPU Clock Ratio ---------------------- : 7
Fine CPU Clock Ratio ----------------- : [0.5]
CPU Frequency ---------------------: 333mhz

Clock Chip Control
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control --------------- : Disabled
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) --------------: [400 Mhz]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) ---------- : 100

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) ------------------ : <<<

***leave your memory at rated specifications, at 400 MHz FSB, there's a multiplier to get 1066 DRAM**

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


Motherboard Voltage Control
CPU
Voltage Types------------ Normal -------- Current -----
Load-Line Calibration ----------------- : [Disabled]
CPU Vcore -------------------- : 1.35v can't help you with voltage, you'll have to tweak a lot here
CPU Termination --------- 1.320V+* DO NOT EXCEED 1.35, iirc because this will kill 45nm processors
CPU PLL ----------------- 1.59V* works for me
CPU Reference ----------- 0.755V* ----- : [Auto] <--- read more about this, this will lower vcore and vtt
CPU Reference2 ---------- 0.800V* ----- : [Auto] <--- read more about this, this will lower vcore and vtt

MCH/ICH
MCH Core ---------------- 1.26? <--- 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 ------- : 1.5 <--- set to the value to the left
ICH Core ---------------- 1.100V ------- : 1.1 <--- set to the value to the left
DRAM
DRAM Voltage ------------ 1.800V ------- : 2.1 <--- 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]

[CARLOtech]

thanks boss..ming boot na gyud...

[poldopunk]

do not be content with your computer booting up. run a stability test, doesn't matter which one (and how long) you use - whatever you think would make you comfortable. if its stable, strive to lower the voltages - one at a time; benchmark then try other methods of obtaining the same frequency or go higher.