Overclock not working

Devrij · 7 Sep 2011 at 12:41

Checklist:

FSB: 400
DRAM timings: Auto/ 5-5-5-18
memory multi: 2B (800MHz)
CPU multi: try 6, 7, 7.5
cpu vcore: 1.3V
DRAM Voltage: 1.8V, also try 1.9V

Take pics of the above before you save and reboot just so I can check it over please

cklynx · 7 Sep 2011 at 12:59

Testing now, il upload pictures in a minute

cklynx · 7 Sep 2011 at 13:03

Nothing is working ,

Tried everything you said and even set the CPU Multi to 6, 7 & 7.5 all fail to boot first time.

Also change the RAM volt to 1.9V and still failed

Just uploading the pictures now

cklynx · 7 Sep 2011 at 13:05

Ah i think i have found the problem! Just did a quick google search and discovered its a common problem with gigabyte motherboards http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1193054

Devrij · 7 Sep 2011 at 13:09

I don't think that's your problem, as you're getting the message saying the overclock has failed and settings have been reverted. I think you're right about the board though. I think you'll have to try leaving everything as I've laid out in that checklist, and just upping the FSB from stock until you hit a wall.

In fact, try that: multi @7.5, DRAM @1.8V, timings on auto, Vcore at 1.3V, and just FSB @345

EDIT: you could always try checking your BIOS revision and installing the latest version just in case

Further edit: you could try loading defaults and then setting everything to what you had just to rule out some missed setting.

cklynx · 7 Sep 2011 at 13:13

Still didnt work, to update my BIOS should i download each link 1 by 1 or shall i just download the latest link?

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3024#bios

EDIT: Regards to your edit, ive already tried that

Devrij · 7 Sep 2011 at 13:17

Hmm, seems you're right about that board. Supposedly some bug with usb2 devices?

Devrij · 7 Sep 2011 at 13:18

http://www.gigabyte.com/MicroSite/121/tech_a_bios.htm will do it for you

cklynx · 7 Sep 2011 at 13:20

Just read about its a bug with the boards so il disable USB and let you know

Devrij · 7 Sep 2011 at 13:24

got a PS2 keyboard? Still worth updating the BIOS imo

cklynx · 7 Sep 2011 at 13:26

Still didnt work, il update my BIOS but i just have to go out quickly so i will post back in about 30mins

Devrij · 7 Sep 2011 at 14:00

Let me know how you get on, I'm away for the rest of the day so will check back later.

cklynx · 7 Sep 2011 at 15:01

Hi mate just to let you know it worked at overclocking to 2.55GHz but now i cant seem to get anymore out of it again no matter what voltage i pick higher than 2.55GHz it fails to boot first time

Devrij · 7 Sep 2011 at 15:33

cklynx said:
Hi mate just to let you know it worked at overclocking to 2.55GHz but now i cant seem to get anymore out of it again no matter what voltage i pick higher than 2.55GHz it fails to boot first time

Weird, so is that with 335MHZ FSB?

cklynx · 7 Sep 2011 at 15:55

Nope its set to 340, here is a picture of the seetings.

My DRAM Frequency has dropped to 340.0 MHz & FSB

RAM has finally changed to 1:1

Devrij · 7 Sep 2011 at 19:24

Looks good, so what happens when you knock the FSB up another 10MHz? Lets's see a pic of your voltage settings too please

cklynx · 7 Sep 2011 at 22:27

Sorry i just got back from work, il test it out now and post back to you in a minute

edit: Just tried it and it didnt work, tried booting 4 times and failed. I have a feeling it could be my PSU? I have ordered a new 700W PSU which should be arriving tomorrow or friday.

Devrij · 8 Sep 2011 at 08:57

I'd be very surprised if it was your psu unless its a really cheap 320w. Push your vcore to 1.32v and see if she goes at that clock.

cklynx · 8 Sep 2011 at 09:47

Devrij said:
I'd be very surprised if it was your psu unless its a really cheap 320w. Push your vcore to 1.32v and see if she goes at that clock.

Well its a 450W PSU not sure which make it is though, probably a crappy one as i bought this computer off a forum as a guy was just selling all his old parts in one pc pritty much although the motherboard was only about 3 weeks old

I will push it to 1.32v but i doubt it will work, il get back to you

EDIT: Didnt work

Devrij · 8 Sep 2011 at 10:06

At this stage, it's looking like your board just isn't up to the challenge. If I was gonna change anything I'd look for a cheap 2nd hand Asus P5Q, which are the dog's for overclocking. Or just enjoy your PC for a while and when you need to get more juice jump to a newer socket.