A8N32-SLi Deluxe Frequency Question

roYal · 03-01-06, 05:15 PM

I notice in the chipset configuration section that there is the following configurations:
K8 > NB frequency [Auto]
K8 > NB Linkwidth [Auto]
SB > NB frequency [1000Mhz]
SB > NB frequency [16 up and 16 down]

If you then look at the advanced tab, there is another setting for SB > NB frequency, but that one is set to [200mhz].

My questions:
1. Why are the 2 SB > NB frequencies contradicting themselves. One says 200mhz while the other says 100mhz.
2. If I overclock, how are the K8 > NB frequencies/linkwidth affected and should I set them to a manual setting to ensure stabilty?

fl0w · 03-01-06, 07:36 PM

Good question, I was wondering the same thing. Anyone?

MoreGooder · 03-01-06, 07:51 PM

There is a HUGE thread on this mobo on xtremesystems.org:

Clicky

Search that thread and you'll find more than you care to know.

One of these settings is related to your FSB (aka HTT). You set the multiplier such that the FSB X the multiplier is less than 1000.

Next time I boot up I"ll scratch it all down.

roYal · 03-01-06, 08:47 PM

Thanks for the link. Is there a program which can actually show the HT speed? Doesn't seem like CPUZ shows.

kortik · 03-01-06, 11:01 PM

BTW are you running 1103 or 1009 Bios.
whatever you posted seems you still using 1009 Bios right.

mine are:

K8 > NB frequency [x5]
K8 > NB Linkwidth [16 up and 16 down]
SB > NB frequency [x5]
SB > NB frequency [16 up and 16 down]

roYal · 03-02-06, 12:03 AM

Well no bios yet. I'm building the system tomorrow, waiting for my psu. I've been reading a lot online and the manual. I understand that the newer bios' have a multiplier setting in that chipset configuration page which makes a lot more sense. I understand also, that the HT is made up from the HTT/FSB x HT multipler (as you displayed on the chipset confguration page).

As I stated in my original post, there's also a setting on the cpu configuration page that also shows SB > NB frequency set at 200mhz. The fsb setting is also 200mhz. So does the HT overclock higher from raising the HTT/FSB like I've read in stickies, or is it from that SB > NB frequnecy on the cpu configuration page that is also set at 200mhz. Perhaps the SB > NB frequency setting that is set at 200mhz on the cpu config page is greyed out when you're manually adjusting the HTT/FSB *shrugs* Guess i'll find out tomorrow.

MoreGooder · 03-02-06, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roYal

Thanks for the link. Is there a program which can actually show the HT speed? Doesn't seem like CPUZ shows.

Sorry, I don't know any. But I haven't tried to find one either. I guess I"m more interested in FSB and CPU freq. than hypertransport bus speed.

protocol_droid · 03-16-06, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kortik

BTW are you running 1103 or 1009 Bios.
whatever you posted seems you still using 1009 Bios right.

mine are:

K8 > NB frequency [x5]
K8 > NB Linkwidth [16 up and 16 down]
SB > NB frequency [x5]
SB > NB frequency [16 up and 16 down]

Just note that if you're using the 3500 at its speeds of 235, then X4 above might be better unless you're going to run on a divider to where X5 would be fine. You want to stay under or around 1000,i.e. 235X4 = 940 when running no memory divider.

Whoops, does the 3500 run at 235 or 215?

03-01-06, 05:15 PM	Thread Starter #1
roYal Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicago, IL	A8N32-SLi Deluxe Frequency Question I notice in the chipset configuration section that there is the following configurations: K8 > NB frequency [Auto] K8 > NB Linkwidth [Auto] SB > NB frequency [1000Mhz] SB > NB frequency [16 up and 16 down] If you then look at the advanced tab, there is another setting for SB > NB frequency, but that one is set to [200mhz]. My questions: 1. Why are the 2 SB > NB frequencies contradicting themselves. One says 200mhz while the other says 100mhz. 2. If I overclock, how are the K8 > NB frequencies/linkwidth affected and should I set them to a manual setting to ensure stabilty? __________________ Cpu: Intel Core i7 920 @ 3.5ghz Motherboard: Gigabyte EX58-UD3R Memory: 6GB (3x2GB) OCZ Gold DDR3 1600 @ 533 mhz (8-8-8-24) Hard Drives: 1 x 120gb Intel 320 ssd (System) / 1TB WD (Storage) Cooling: TRUE w/Nexus 120mm Video: EVGA GTX 580 SC Monitor: 2x 24" Dell U2401 (1900x1200) Sound: Sound Blaster X-Fi ExtremeGamer / Sennheiser HD595 Headphones Power: Corsair HX620W OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
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03-01-06, 07:36 PM	#2
fl0w Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York	Good question, I was wondering the same thing. Anyone? __________________ Coolermaster Stacker 810 Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ dual core @ 2.4ghz Stock heatsink pwns! Antec Trupower 2.0 550w OCZ PC3200 1024MBx2 eVGA Geforce 7800GTX 256mb LG L226WTY-BF 22" Widescreen
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03-01-06, 07:51 PM	#3
MoreGooder Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Saint Louis, MO USA	There is a HUGE thread on this mobo on xtremesystems.org: Clicky Search that thread and you'll find more than you care to know. One of these settings is related to your FSB (aka HTT). You set the multiplier such that the FSB X the multiplier is less than 1000. Next time I boot up I"ll scratch it all down. __________________ Sometimes I feel like 2/3'rds Rice Krispies. Past "Snap" and "Crackle" but just shy of "Pop"! DFI LANParty LT X38-T2R, E6750 at 3.6 GHz +Swifty Apogee GTX, EVGA 260 216 FTW + Swifty MCW60 8Gb G.Skill PC2 8500 @2.1V, Vista 64, SILVERSTONE ST85F ATX12V / EPS12V 850W Power Supply, Lian-Li 343B case :up: with Single watercooling loop: Thermochill 120.3 to cool CPU and NB Thermochill 120.2 to cool GPU DDR3.2 + Petras top for above pumps. NEC 20WMGX2 Widescreen LCD <--- roxors!
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03-01-06, 08:47 PM	Thread Starter #4
roYal Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicago, IL	Thanks for the link. Is there a program which can actually show the HT speed? Doesn't seem like CPUZ shows. __________________ Cpu: Intel Core i7 920 @ 3.5ghz Motherboard: Gigabyte EX58-UD3R Memory: 6GB (3x2GB) OCZ Gold DDR3 1600 @ 533 mhz (8-8-8-24) Hard Drives: 1 x 120gb Intel 320 ssd (System) / 1TB WD (Storage) Cooling: TRUE w/Nexus 120mm Video: EVGA GTX 580 SC Monitor: 2x 24" Dell U2401 (1900x1200) Sound: Sound Blaster X-Fi ExtremeGamer / Sennheiser HD595 Headphones Power: Corsair HX620W OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
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03-01-06, 11:01 PM	#5
kortik Registered Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle	BTW are you running 1103 or 1009 Bios. whatever you posted seems you still using 1009 Bios right. mine are: K8 > NB frequency [x5] K8 > NB Linkwidth [16 up and 16 down] SB > NB frequency [x5] SB > NB frequency [16 up and 16 down]
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03-02-06, 12:03 AM	Thread Starter #6
roYal Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicago, IL	Well no bios yet. I'm building the system tomorrow, waiting for my psu. I've been reading a lot online and the manual. I understand that the newer bios' have a multiplier setting in that chipset configuration page which makes a lot more sense. I understand also, that the HT is made up from the HTT/FSB x HT multipler (as you displayed on the chipset confguration page). As I stated in my original post, there's also a setting on the cpu configuration page that also shows SB > NB frequency set at 200mhz. The fsb setting is also 200mhz. So does the HT overclock higher from raising the HTT/FSB like I've read in stickies, or is it from that SB > NB frequnecy on the cpu configuration page that is also set at 200mhz. Perhaps the SB > NB frequency setting that is set at 200mhz on the cpu config page is greyed out when you're manually adjusting the HTT/FSB shrugs Guess i'll find out tomorrow. __________________ Cpu: Intel Core i7 920 @ 3.5ghz Motherboard: Gigabyte EX58-UD3R Memory: 6GB (3x2GB) OCZ Gold DDR3 1600 @ 533 mhz (8-8-8-24) Hard Drives: 1 x 120gb Intel 320 ssd (System) / 1TB WD (Storage) Cooling: TRUE w/Nexus 120mm Video: EVGA GTX 580 SC Monitor: 2x 24" Dell U2401 (1900x1200) Sound: Sound Blaster X-Fi ExtremeGamer / Sennheiser HD595 Headphones Power: Corsair HX620W OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
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