Gigabyte P35-DS3P

Where is the ram frequency on this mobo bios? I am looking in the
M.I.T. section and can't see it at all.

On 19 Jan, 00:49, bornfree wrote:
Where is the ram frequency on this mobo bios? I am looking in the
M.I.T. section and can't see it at all.

Well I see it, but it is greyed out.

On 19 Jan, 01:11, bornfree wrote:
On 19 Jan, 00:49, bornfree wrote:

Where is the ram frequency on this mobo bios? I am looking in the
M.I.T. section and can't see it at all.

Well I see it, but it is greyed out.

Ok nevermind. I'm a doofus. (apparently the way to overclock these
boards is by using the DRAM multi.)

I have an Intel E6300 (1.86Ghz stock) with my Gigabyte P35-DS3P. Can
anyone recommend a good starting overclock?

"bornfree" wrote in message ...
On 19 Jan, 01:11, bornfree wrote:
On 19 Jan, 00:49, bornfree wrote:

Where is the ram frequency on this mobo bios? I am looking in the
M.I.T. section and can't see it at all.

Well I see it, but it is greyed out.

Ok nevermind. I'm a doofus. (apparently the way to overclock these
boards is by using the DRAM multi.)

I have an Intel E6300 (1.86Ghz stock) with my Gigabyte P35-DS3P. Can
anyone recommend a good starting overclock?

1.87GHz ;-)

Seriously, even though it's a different motherboard, read through
this info on bios settings, voltages etc:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...o-e6300_8.html

The cpu itself is a good overclocker, but you may run into other
limiting factors far short of what it's capable of.

bornfree wrote:
Where is the ram frequency on this mobo bios? I am looking in the
M.I.T. section and can't see it at all.

Like the rest of the Gigabyte boards I've seen, it's probably hidden
to annoy and confound users. After first entering the BIOS setup,
press Ctrl + F1 and one of the menus will have more advanced
tweaking options.
http://hardwarelogic.com/news/132/AR...007-08-17.html

Fishface wrote:
bornfree wrote:
Where is the ram frequency on this mobo bios? I am looking in the
M.I.T. section and can't see it at all.

Like the rest of the Gigabyte boards I've seen, it's probably hidden
to annoy and confound users. After first entering the BIOS setup,
press Ctrl + F1 and one of the menus will have more advanced
tweaking options.
http://hardwarelogic.com/news/132/AR...007-08-17.html

Ok I have worked the FSB(?) up to 300, and let the bios decide what
was best for the ram. It set it to 750.

Running nice. A bit faster. Hotter, but cooler is ok. Stable so far..
will run prime tonight.

CPUID still reports my clock speed to be 1.86 under "specification"
though .

bornfree wrote:

CPUID still reports my clock speed to be 1.86 under "specification"
though .

If SpeedStep is enabled, it will automatically slow down under load.
Some report higher overclocks when this is disabled, as it lowers the
voltage (vCore) also. Check it with a load.

Which CPU do you have? If multi-core, sure it is stressing all cores by
checking the performance tab of Windows Task Manager, assuming you
are running Windows, of course. I just use this:
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads...rime_2004.html

....which runs two instances of Prime95 torture test. I need to run two
instances of Orthos for the Quad core, though. Shaun posted that he
found a Prime95 version on www.MajorGeeks.com which is ver 25.5.
that would stress all cores. I was a little suspicious that it wasn't found
on the official website, so I didn't download it.
http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm

On 19 Jan, 22:43, "Fishface" ? wrote:
bornfree wrote:
CPUID still reports my clock speed to be 1.86 under "specification"
though .

If SpeedStep is enabled, it will automatically slow down under load.
Some report higher overclocks when this is disabled, as it lowers the
voltage (vCore) also. Check it with a load.

Which CPU do you have?


E6300. 2 cores.

See this pic it shows my system as defined by CPU ID and prime95.
http://i1.tinypic.com/6ww5qht.png

'bornfree' wrote:
| See this pic it shows my system as defined by CPU ID and prime95.
| http://i1.tinypic.com/6ww5qht.
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Your reported core voltage (1.408 volts) is unnecessarily high. Dangerously
high, in fact. So high that your overclocking would very likely limited by
excessive heat before ANY OTHER REASON. Immediately reduce your CPU core
voltage to the automatic default level set by your specific CPU. Do not,
for any reason, change the automatic default core voltage UNTIL you have
attempted a mild overclock, then increased that mild overclock until you hit
instability.

Before you post again, read my reply to another of your multiple threads
about keeping your post organized into ONE THREAD.

Again, you are on the road to destroying your CPU. Step back, breath
deeply, and THINK before you precede.

Phil Weldon
"bornfree" wrote in message
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| On 19 Jan, 22:43, "Fishface" ? wrote:
| bornfree wrote:
| CPUID still reports my clock speed to be 1.86 under "specification"
| though .
|
| If SpeedStep is enabled, it will automatically slow down under load.
| Some report higher overclocks when this is disabled, as it lowers the
| voltage (vCore) also. Check it with a load.
|
| Which CPU do you have?
|
|
| E6300. 2 cores.
|
| See this pic it shows my system as defined by CPU ID and prime95.
| http://i1.tinypic.com/6ww5qht.png

"bornfree" wrote in message
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On 19 Jan, 22:43, "Fishface" ? wrote:
bornfree wrote:
CPUID still reports my clock speed to be 1.86 under "specification"
though .

If SpeedStep is enabled, it will automatically slow down under load.
Some report higher overclocks when this is disabled, as it lowers the
voltage (vCore) also. Check it with a load.

Which CPU do you have?


E6300. 2 cores.

See this pic it shows my system as defined by CPU ID and prime95.
http://i1.tinypic.com/6ww5qht.png

That's just the energy saving features (Speedstep?) of the chip kicking in.
Notice in CPUID the multiplier is x6. An E6300 has a maximum 7x multiplier
(266MHz*7=1862MHz). You have raised the FSB to 300, so the moment your E6300
comes under load, the multiplier will change to x7 and the chip will run at
2100MHz. Forget what the 'specification' section of CPUID says, no matter
what actual speed you are running at, it will always show "6300 @ 1.86GHz".
Everything is fine so far.

Dr.White.