ASUS Rampage II Extreme Thread

matja · 13 Dec 2008 at 09:46

Tried each stick in each of the blue slots, tried 2 sticks in each pair of slots, and all three sticks - all go through a few lcd outputs before giving "CMOS ERR". If I use any of the white slots it just says "LOCKED".
I have been using the 8-pin aux ATX power since the start.

Ranger07 · 13 Dec 2008 at 10:06

I'd try reseating the CPU and double check all connections, failing that it sounds like you might have to RMA the board. It seems to run through all the checks ok then fails on INIT ROM which is the mobo loading the bios settings.

matja · 13 Dec 2008 at 10:58

Thanks Ranger07, tried reseating CPU in the socket, taking every plug out and putting back - same thing. However, I did discover that if I press DEL when it says CMOS ERR, then the LCD Poster thingy then says "EN SETUP". Not sure what to do now, but a new error is some sort of progress at least hah.
Asus manual says this means "OK to enter setup utility"... I wish I could!

Ranger07 · 13 Dec 2008 at 11:32

Sounds like its getting to the bios screen, if you have a spare graphics card try using it and check your monitor and connections.

matja · 13 Dec 2008 at 12:06

Just bought a new 7300GT to test it, works on my old mobo, exact same error on the Rampage as my 8800GTX - "EN SETUP" with DVI connector. Tried the VGA connector and I see the BIOS screen! Should I try to flash the BIOS to the latest version now? It is version 0407 (10/20/08).

Ranger07 · 13 Dec 2008 at 12:18

Nice one!, yeah try to flash in bios 0804 it works perfect on my set up.

clone · 13 Dec 2008 at 14:14

Seen what Eddy is bringing out for this board next week

1kiwi · 13 Dec 2008 at 14:52

Clone - have you has much luck clocking the 920?

alex737 · 13 Dec 2008 at 15:22

Hi guys,

I'm buying this mobo, can anyone enlighten me which mem should i buy?

Corsair 6GB DDR3 XMS3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz or

G.Skill 6GB DDR3 NQ PC3-12800C9 1600MHz (3x2GB) Triple Channel DDR3?

J1nxy · 13 Dec 2008 at 16:37

Got my 920 4Ghz without much trouble using the G.Skill kit on the Evga X58 board.

alex737 · 13 Dec 2008 at 16:39

Cheers, opted for the G.Skill 6GB. Thanks for info.

clone · 13 Dec 2008 at 16:52

beh* said:
Clone - have you has much luck clocking the 920?

On auto clock for the time being until i go under water but it runs at 3.3ghz no problem.

Corsair 6GB DDR3 XMS3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz it is faseter

alex737 · 13 Dec 2008 at 16:54

clone said:
On auto clock for the time being until i go under water but it runs at 3.3ghz no problem.

Corsair 6GB DDR3 XMS3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz it is faseter

Lol I haven't ordered yet, i'm undecided now lol. :confused:

clone · 13 Dec 2008 at 16:57

Corsair i have 3gb of it running fine,when i ask about the two the Corsair came out everytime

alex737 · 13 Dec 2008 at 17:00

Cheers

J1nxy · 13 Dec 2008 at 22:57

clone said:
On auto clock for the time being until i go under water but it runs at 3.3ghz no problem.

Corsair 6GB DDR3 XMS3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz it is faseter

The Corsair XMS3 and G.Skill are identically spec'd They are 9-9-9-24 the dominator is faster (SPD settings) but then its a fair amount more expensive for a 6GB kit.

alex737 · 13 Dec 2008 at 23:37

Thanks,

I ordered the Corsair. Hope it was the best choice for the time being.

Amidar · 14 Dec 2008 at 01:14

J1nxy said:
The Corsair XMS3 and G.Skill are identically spec'd They are 9-9-9-24 the dominator is faster (SPD settings) but then its a fair amount more expensive for a 6GB kit.

The place i got my Dominator 6GB kit from was the same price as the XMS3 6GB kit around £220.

alex737 · 14 Dec 2008 at 02:00

Nice buy

Ranger07 · 14 Dec 2008 at 10:08

Heres my settings for a very safe and stable 4.0ghz oc on a 965.

I ran prime overnight without any errors, my temps were 62c max. Idle temps are around 34c. (Water cooled)

This was pretty easy to achieve and im sure it will go a lot higher but im not into extreme overclocking im just looking for a good 24/7 overclock with safe temps and voltage.

Set up-

i7 965
6gb Corsair dominator 1600mhz
3x 280 GTX Zotacs

Heres an under load shot running prime-