**The ASrock 939dual-SATA2 (ULi M1695) thread**
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So ive been playing with a few bios settings to speed up the p.c , can any one tell me what 'NB speed link' actually does ? it was set to 600mhz , ive upped it too 800.
Ok I sorted my Memory timing issues, it is running at 400mhz now. However, my machine will not boot windows xp with a command rate (MA) set at 1T. If i set it to 1T, the machine reboots while loading windows - usually just after its started loading - before the first "loading windows..." screen.
I'm really dissapointed - I am using the GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC) (MY-058-GL) bought from ocuk as I thought it was good stuff - but it clearly wont boot. I tried changing the limited DRAM voltage options but neither option made the situation better. Does anyone have any ideas? Could it be down to two settings I don't know about? TRRD and TRC - neither of these I know what to set to.
Or would reinstalling windows xp (possibly putting on xp 64 bit) work? Could it be a issue with xp as apposed to the ram?
What about setting the (v)NB and (v)SB to HIGH (2.1v)?
I'm really dissapointed - I am using the GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC) (MY-058-GL) bought from ocuk as I thought it was good stuff - but it clearly wont boot. I tried changing the limited DRAM voltage options but neither option made the situation better. Does anyone have any ideas? Could it be down to two settings I don't know about? TRRD and TRC - neither of these I know what to set to.
Or would reinstalling windows xp (possibly putting on xp 64 bit) work? Could it be a issue with xp as apposed to the ram?
What about setting the (v)NB and (v)SB to HIGH (2.1v)?
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I'd look at your Windows setting first...
I've had the exact same boards (though I went Asrock-->Neo2), and on my fave server, ping times were very similar with both.
I've had the exact same boards (though I went Asrock-->Neo2), and on my fave server, ping times were very similar with both.
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Didnt you already solvethe problem by setting 2T ? Not being able to to use Dual Channel 1T is a known limitation of the board and works in very few cases of pure luck.
I wasn't aware of that. yes, the problem is not there when running in 2T, i just thought that there is a significant performance increase in 2T>1T therefore wondered...
Also, I wasn't aware it only works for a very few people - most people here seem to have it running in 1T...
Also, I wasn't aware it only works for a very few people - most people here seem to have it running in 1T...
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My own experience is that non of my matched corsair modules will run with 1T on this board and do run fine in 1T on my other boards. If i set 1T on this asrock board, windows and software appears to work fine for ages but at some random point will crash or freeze the machine usualy when playing an intensive game.
Im currently using 2x1024 3500ll pro, and like withy my previous 3200xl modules, test8 will always fail memtest in 1T mode :/
I dont advise doing a defrag while testing 1t stability in windows
Im currently using 2x1024 3500ll pro, and like withy my previous 3200xl modules, test8 will always fail memtest in 1T mode :/
I dont advise doing a defrag while testing 1t stability in windows
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hp7909 said:Seek the ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 FAQ here. Answered all my questions & (fixed-my) problems
Thanks, i noticed in that thread hes advising NOT to install USB drivers , do they still cause issues or have any of u lot installed them , do they work ok or not ?
The reason i ask is that some of my USB devices seem to be 'spazzing' out when i play BF2 , the joystick and the keyboard make involuntary movements when im playing and im wondering if its down to the USB drivers , i didnt install them with the unified drivers i just let windows install the normal generic USB drivers
what harm will it do if i installed the USB2 drivers for this board ?
Hmm I think I may have worked out why my board wont run at 1T.
The memory I use (the GEIL DDR2 2x1gb 4-4-4-12 kit) states it should be run at 2.1v on the sticker. The ram has a range of 1.8 to 2.3V, however even with the VDIMM = low (2.5v), i'm still overvolting the ram because this board wont let me specify a specific voltage.
Anyone know if i can do this? or get around this? or am i completely wrong?
The memory I use (the GEIL DDR2 2x1gb 4-4-4-12 kit) states it should be run at 2.1v on the sticker. The ram has a range of 1.8 to 2.3V, however even with the VDIMM = low (2.5v), i'm still overvolting the ram because this board wont let me specify a specific voltage.
Anyone know if i can do this? or get around this? or am i completely wrong?
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MadMatty said:
Also dependant on BIOS revision, it would seem 1.7 and beyond offer more stability at 1T.
I'm running my PC3200 Crucial at 255MHz so 1T isn't an option for me but I don't care with that bandwidth!
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Horrordee said:
the joystick isnt (USB), i was using a G15 keyboard that isnt wireless (USB), but it also happens on my USB (docking port) MX700 wireless keyboard and mouse
Ive just changed bios settings to enable legacy USB support, maybe that will fix it
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well its still doing it, its like a button is sticking on the keyboard say u press straff left then let go of the button it will still keep going left , its happening on two key boards so im counting out them both being borked , its also happening my nearly new joystick , its pulling one way when im flying in another direction but only every so often
all these devices are USB so im thinking thats where the problem is
all these devices are USB so im thinking thats where the problem is
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I installed the usb drivers from the unified package and its still doing it , has no one got any idea what could fix it ?
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May be its time to reinstall windows and then just installed the required drivers. not the usb ones. :|
Also does it happen with the extra plugged in ports or is it effecting the built in ones on the back of the board too ?
Also does it happen with the extra plugged in ports or is it effecting the built in ones on the back of the board too ?
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So far ive only used the built i ones ,i cant remember if i got any extra 'addable' ones with the mobo tbh
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hohum said:
No i have no cards installed , just the pcie graphics card