q6600 g0, 680i wont go above 2.8

[mgcook]

EVGA | Download Drivers

do the following:
Mainboards -> BIOS Updates -> NF68/63

then click Go


follow the directions on the next page for flashing the BIOS..it literally take 5mins to do.

 

[Drizzt]

EVGA | Download Drivers

do the following:
Mainboards -> BIOS Updates -> NF68/63

then click Go


follow the directions on the next page for flashing the BIOS..it literally take 5mins to do.

OK, but does it matter that i have the 680i SE?? Because if updating the bios wont help maybe i shouldnt.

 

[mgcook]

it doesnt matter.

 

[Drizzt]

LOL, ok if you say so i belive it.. even if it says it on the box..

I'll be updating that bios sometime soon.

 

[Drizzt]

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  *FLOPPY (Floppy Disk and Disk Drive Required)
  Download the following executable: NF68_P32.exe
  Insert blank floppy disk into drive and run executable
  Restart machine, and set floppy as the primary boot device
  Press "Y" to program BIOS
  After flash, power off PC completely, on reboot load defaults in BIOS
  *CD Method (Blank CD and CD Rewritable Drive Required)
  Download the following .iso file: NF68_P32.iso
  Use a CD Burning software to burn the .iso image onto a blank CD (Nero, Alochol 120%, etc)
  Restart machine, and set the CD Drive as the primary boot device
  The BIOS flash process will begin, Press “Y” to program BIOS
  After flash remove the CD, power off PC Completely
  Turn on the PC and load defaults in BIOS
  *Windows Installation - Alternate installation method
  Before updating your BIOS, please load BIOS defaults by hitting the delete key during POST and select: “Load Defaults.” Now select “Save & Exit Setup.” After that has been completed please follow these instructions:
  Download the following files: NVIDIA Update Center and NF68_P32.bin
  Install the latest NVIDIA Update Center and run the program. (Use ONLY the above version, DO NOT use any previous version of NVIDIA Update Center.)
  Once Update Center opens, Check the box “Clear CMOS” and then hit apply at the bottom right hand corner
  Now select browse and locate NF68_P32.bin
  Select load bios
  After update center finishes, completely shutdown your system
  Once the system is off, unplug your PSU and press the power button on the front of your case. (This will discharge the Motherboard.)
  Wait 30-60 seconds to turn on or plug in your PSU and start up your system
  Press "Delete" to once again enter the BIOS, and load defaults. Save and exit; your system BIOS is now updated.

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  So, i cant do it by the floppy drive method so i can either do it by the nvidia update center method in windows or the cd method...
  
  
  I heard updating bios in windows is a nightmarish experience... but it sounds easier...
  
  I'm guessing it is recommended by you guys to update with the CD?

 

[mgcook]

i did the CD method

-just download the .iso file
-use Nero or whatever to burn it as an image to disc
-then restart and go into the BIOS and reset them back to default
-then set the first boot device as the CD drive
-plop in your CD
-save CMOS and restart
-it will pop up to flash the BIOS and follow the directions they give you
-after its done flashing go into the BIOS and set them back to default again
-then make sure you set the primary boot device back to hard disc

 

[stalin90]

ive done the windows and cd method. cd method is alot easier imo even though u have to use a cd...

 

[Drizzt]

hmm, it sounds simple... do you think i should try this now because your making it sound easy but i've heard its something you should be cautious about...

Oh, but yes im pretty confident an updated bios is my answer because i was reading all the things fixed

The following was updated in release P32:
Updated Wolfdale CPU microcode

Also includes these updates from bios P20, P21, P23, P24, P25, P26, P27, P28, P29, P30 and P31:
Improved Core 2 Quad 1333 stability and overclocking
Improved Core 2 Duo 1333 overclocking
Resolves issues with G0 stepping CPU's detecting odd multipliers
Improved overclocking for Kentsfield 1333 FSB CPUs
Additional 1333 FSB Support for future CPUs
Fixes intermittent S3 Resume bug
Improve S3 resume functionality
USB flash key functionality improvements
Overclocking and memory improvements
WHQL-related HPET fixes
Quad-Core OC Improvements
Additional support for 1333MHz CPU's
Wireless PCI card fixes
Vreg fan header default set to on
Memory performance improvements
Vista WHQL Certified
USB Floppy improvements for RAID installs
Correct CPU temp and voltage system monitor displays in BIOS
Correct default CPU multiplier setting
Fix "Code 50" hang received under certain VGA configurations
Fix for SATA disk drives
Improvements to memory stability and overclockability
Disabled spread spectrum tables for improved overclockability
Improve POST screen CPU speed reporting
Improves X-Fi and internal audio functionality
WHQL Certified BIOS
Improvements to overclocking
Enhancements for Quad-Core CPUs
Adds ability to enable splash screen

splash screen? is that like that windows loading thing when your booting up? because i noticed bootskins did not work on this computer lol maybe thats another fix for me ^.^

 

[stalin90]

if u enable it it will have a "nvidia nforce 680i" splash insted of the post screen, its disabled by defalt. it comes before the windows loading screen.

i wouldnt turn it on untill you have your oc stable and everthing worked out.

 

[Drizzt]

I've just finished flashing my bios with the cd... and let me tell you

THAT WAS EASY!

But i almost shat myself with fear -_- im such a ***** when it comes to computers lol


OK!

My fsb is 1337

My ram is at 800 mhz and 5-5-5-15

My voltz r

cpu 1.4250v (shows up as 1.36 in pcwizard... guessing some gay intel trick that i should of turned off -_-)
FSB 1.5v
memory 2.20v
1.55 spp
1.650 mcp
1.55 ht

Ok.. well its at 3.01 ghz but i do not think it is stable.. I had prime open and all cores were at 100% and the temps went up to 67 highest... but it was only a short period of time :/ GRANTED i just reapplied the paste a day or 2 ago... But still... I dont think its stable because i got an error in core #2... so i stopped it even though the rest were working

Is there any settings i should change? Is 800 mhz for the ram fine? I just want to make sure im not crashing in the middle of games with my 1337 fsb