AM2 Thread - Page 3

Eldonko · 06-13-2006, 10:11 AM

Board arrived, testing tonight.

Blue078 · 06-13-2006, 10:45 AM

Keep us posted.

tarrcm · 06-13-2006, 05:49 PM

Amen Brother!!!!!!!!!!

Was wondering if it was ever gonna happen.
I'll be staying tuned to this channel

Eldonko · 06-13-2006, 10:39 PM

Ok here we go. I got the system up and running, reinstalled windows and everything I need, now time for some tests.

Took some work but I figured out how to mount my 939 waterblock so I dont gotta buy a new one now.

Pics soon.

Eldonko · 06-13-2006, 10:51 PM

Here is the board, socket, chipset cooler (fanless):

Eldonko · 06-13-2006, 10:54 PM

To fit my waterblock properly I had to drill some holes inthe AM2 mounting bracket. I used a 939 bracket as a guide, taped em together and boom done. Block fits fine but temps are a lil high for 1.31v, 32C idle. Mainly because of the CPU IHS not being perfectly flat.

Waterblock screws go up through the holes I drilled.

Windows install:

Closer look at my messy test bench

Eldonko · 06-13-2006, 11:04 PM

Stock speed on chip and mem. The board put my FB D9 at baaad timings and settings. Will see what we can do to fix that, I miss clockgen and a64 tweeker already lol.

my260bullfrogs · 06-13-2006, 11:35 PM

nice run but you got mem on command rate 2t

thanks for update im waiting for benchmarks

Eldonko · 06-14-2006, 12:07 AM

Those are all default settings, working on it now. Board is weird, everytime I try and OC the mem I lose all use of usb ports and mouse. Took me the last half hour to get mouse working again. =/

tarrcm · 06-14-2006, 04:41 AM

hella good job Eldonko!
Can't use clockgen? a64 tweaker? I'd miss 'em too! is it because of platform?

Eldonko · 06-14-2006, 08:26 AM

Yeah. BIOS has like 6 RAM tmings to tweek and systool freezes the system every time I try to do something. Restarting 100 times a day is going to take some getting used to. I suppose I am just spoiled by DFI.

1T is also tough to run w/ this board. Speed has to be dropped considerably to use it.

I let memtest run overnight, this is a start at least. Will work with it some more tonight after work.

EDIT: started memtest @ DDR840, 4-3-3 before leaving for work. Seemed to be stable.

Eldonko · 06-14-2006, 08:17 PM

Tightening and moving up and slowly.

Eldonko · 06-15-2006, 12:13 AM

Hit a wall, max this board will do is 220 FSB. I have to either find a new BIOS or RMA the board because 220 doesnt cut it w/ DDR2. Many others posted the same issue at XS so hopefully a BIOS will be avail shortly.

220x13 gets me 2860Mhz which I am dual priming now @ 1.4v so at least the CPU will be somewhat decent.

tarrcm · 06-15-2006, 05:54 AM

thanks for the updates & testing the water for us! Nice if DFI comes out with a board!

Eldonko · 06-15-2006, 09:26 AM

I think this CPU has some headroom, too bad I cant test further lol.

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06-13-2006, 10:39 PM	#34
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	Ok here we go. I got the system up and running, reinstalled windows and everything I need, now time for some tests. Took some work but I figured out how to mount my 939 waterblock so I dont gotta buy a new one now. Pics soon. __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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06-13-2006, 10:51 PM	#35
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	Here is the board, socket, chipset cooler (fanless): __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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06-13-2006, 10:54 PM	#36
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	To fit my waterblock properly I had to drill some holes inthe AM2 mounting bracket. I used a 939 bracket as a guide, taped em together and boom done. Block fits fine but temps are a lil high for 1.31v, 32C idle. Mainly because of the CPU IHS not being perfectly flat. Waterblock screws go up through the holes I drilled. Windows install: Closer look at my messy test bench __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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06-13-2006, 11:04 PM	#37
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	Stock speed on chip and mem. The board put my FB D9 at baaad timings and settings. Will see what we can do to fix that, I miss clockgen and a64 tweeker already lol. __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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06-13-2006, 11:35 PM	#38
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06-14-2006, 12:07 AM	#39
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	Those are all default settings, working on it now. Board is weird, everytime I try and OC the mem I lose all use of usb ports and mouse. Took me the last half hour to get mouse working again. =/ __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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06-14-2006, 04:41 AM	#40
tarrcm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lewiston, Maine Posts: 863	hella good job Eldonko! Can't use clockgen? a64 tweaker? I'd miss 'em too! is it because of platform? __________________ FX57_DFI Expert_Crucial Ballistix Tracers_Mushkin Redline XP4000's_Turbo-Cool 850W
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06-14-2006, 08:26 AM	#41
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	Yeah. BIOS has like 6 RAM tmings to tweek and systool freezes the system every time I try to do something. Restarting 100 times a day is going to take some getting used to. I suppose I am just spoiled by DFI. 1T is also tough to run w/ this board. Speed has to be dropped considerably to use it. I let memtest run overnight, this is a start at least. Will work with it some more tonight after work. EDIT: started memtest @ DDR840, 4-3-3 before leaving for work. Seemed to be stable. __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support. Last edited by Eldonko : 06-14-2006 at 09:11 AM.
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06-14-2006, 08:17 PM	#42
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	Tightening and moving up and slowly. __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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06-15-2006, 12:13 AM	#43
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	Hit a wall, max this board will do is 220 FSB. I have to either find a new BIOS or RMA the board because 220 doesnt cut it w/ DDR2. Many others posted the same issue at XS so hopefully a BIOS will be avail shortly. 220x13 gets me 2860Mhz which I am dual priming now @ 1.4v so at least the CPU will be somewhat decent. __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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06-15-2006, 05:54 AM	#44
tarrcm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lewiston, Maine Posts: 863	thanks for the updates & testing the water for us! Nice if DFI comes out with a board! __________________ FX57_DFI Expert_Crucial Ballistix Tracers_Mushkin Redline XP4000's_Turbo-Cool 850W
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06-15-2006, 09:26 AM	#45
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	I think this CPU has some headroom, too bad I cant test further lol. __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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