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There's always people who may need help with their motherboard, so again I decided to help out you guys who need this, also if you're planning to buy this mobo, this may be the thread you are looking for. So let me begin...
Official DFI NF4 sites
DFI LanParty UT nF4 Ultra-D
DFI LanParty UT nF4 SLI-D
DFI LanParty nF4 SLI-DR
List of BIOS's
1.26
2.01
2.09
2.17 - Including MemTest 1.51
2.18 - Tweaked version from 2.17
3.09-2 (beta)
3.10-2 (beta)
3.10
3.10p
3.14
3.16
3.25
3.26
3.31 v1 - Includes MemTest 1.55
3.31 v2
3.31 v3
4.14 v1 - for TCCD / Support for Venice & San Diego
4.14 v2 - for UTT / Support for Venice & San Diego
4.14 v3 - for TCCD & UTT / Support for Venice & San Diego
List of useful tools
A64Tweaker 0.6 Beta - Tweak memory timings from Windows (URL will be added soon, last ftp went down)
ClockGen For nForce4 - Overclock from Windows
WinFlash 1.76 - BIOS flashing from Windows
Reviews
Anandtech: DFI nForce4: SLI and Ultra for Mad Overclockers
GameSpot Hardware: DFI NF4 SLI-DR Motherboard Review
Other important links
20-pin PSU kills components! (If you have 20-pin PSU, read this! *critical*)
**Official** DFI NF4 Ultra-D first look by bigtoe
DFI NF4 DR-SLI in the labratory! by krag
NF4 & MBM5 Settings by soundx98
techPowerUp! :: DFI LanParty NF4 Bios & Tools
Worth to take a look threads
The DFI NF4 stable settings thread by Super Nade
Word of caution
Before *ANY* overclocking, remember to flash 1.26 BIOS or newer to your board.
How-To Flash BIOS by pershoot
grab a bootable pure dos floppy disk (you can download dos image with 310 public release (NOT the "P" performance/beta version, but final version) on it, to be written to floppy above OR download bootable CDROM image w./ all bioses OR you can make one through your operating system: right click a: in my computer -> format -> check make ms dos startup disk) and place awdflash and bios file on this floppy. these can be found (dos flash util and bios file) above.
enter bios -> load optimised defaults -> y->save -> boot off disk -> follow flash instructions in the .txt that comes with awdflash.rar OR type 'flash' at A:, if using bootable dos image w./ 310 on it OR follow on screen instructions if using bootable CDROM image. If using the 'awdflash.rar method', remember to replace BIOSFILE.BIN with bios filename (awd859e BIOSFILE.BIN /py /sn /cd /cp /cc /LD /R /f) -> after it is done, it will reset on its own -> after reset, enter bios -> load optimised defaults->y->save->after POST finishes -> shutdown ->switch off PSU -> unplug -> wait for yellow lights to turn off -> press power a few times-> set clear CMOS jumper -> wait for 10 minutes->set jumper back -> plug in ->switch on -> power up -> enter bios -> load optimised defaults -> now configure your bios.
DIMM Slots
From page 21 of the lputnf4 847505101.pdf manual:
"A DIMM's SPD is originally fixed at 1T. When modules are inserted
in DIMM 1 and DIMM 3, the SPD must be 2T for better system
stability. We recommend inserting DIMMs in DIMM 2 and DIMM 4."
This is applies for 2x512 in dual channel mode.
4V for VDIMM
There's one thing people have been wondering, after jumper is set to 4V vdimm mode, BIOS only shows VDIMM up to 3,2V. You have to set your CPU VID Control to something else then "AUTO". If you don't set it to something else, you are not able to use higher than 3,2V vdimm. Voltages above 3,2V doesn't work if you don't have 24-pin ATX-connector.
*NOTE*
Remember, after you set jumper to "extend 4V vdimm", it draws power from your PSU's +5V rail and generates more heat to PWM area than jumper on +3,3V rail. Use decent cooling for best overclockability and performance.
Something missing?
As before, if you have anything you think should be added, let me know and I'll do so. You can send me e-mail, contact me via messenger or PM me.
Official DFI NF4 sites
DFI LanParty UT nF4 Ultra-D
DFI LanParty UT nF4 SLI-D
DFI LanParty nF4 SLI-DR
List of BIOS's
1.26
2.01
2.09
2.17 - Including MemTest 1.51
2.18 - Tweaked version from 2.17
3.09-2 (beta)
3.10-2 (beta)
3.10
3.10p
3.14
3.16
3.25
3.26
3.31 v1 - Includes MemTest 1.55
3.31 v2
3.31 v3
4.14 v1 - for TCCD / Support for Venice & San Diego
4.14 v2 - for UTT / Support for Venice & San Diego
4.14 v3 - for TCCD & UTT / Support for Venice & San Diego
List of useful tools
A64Tweaker 0.6 Beta - Tweak memory timings from Windows (URL will be added soon, last ftp went down)
ClockGen For nForce4 - Overclock from Windows
WinFlash 1.76 - BIOS flashing from Windows
Reviews
Anandtech: DFI nForce4: SLI and Ultra for Mad Overclockers
GameSpot Hardware: DFI NF4 SLI-DR Motherboard Review
Other important links
20-pin PSU kills components! (If you have 20-pin PSU, read this! *critical*)
**Official** DFI NF4 Ultra-D first look by bigtoe
DFI NF4 DR-SLI in the labratory! by krag
NF4 & MBM5 Settings by soundx98
techPowerUp! :: DFI LanParty NF4 Bios & Tools
Worth to take a look threads
The DFI NF4 stable settings thread by Super Nade
Word of caution
Before *ANY* overclocking, remember to flash 1.26 BIOS or newer to your board.
How-To Flash BIOS by pershoot
grab a bootable pure dos floppy disk (you can download dos image with 310 public release (NOT the "P" performance/beta version, but final version) on it, to be written to floppy above OR download bootable CDROM image w./ all bioses OR you can make one through your operating system: right click a: in my computer -> format -> check make ms dos startup disk) and place awdflash and bios file on this floppy. these can be found (dos flash util and bios file) above.
enter bios -> load optimised defaults -> y->save -> boot off disk -> follow flash instructions in the .txt that comes with awdflash.rar OR type 'flash' at A:, if using bootable dos image w./ 310 on it OR follow on screen instructions if using bootable CDROM image. If using the 'awdflash.rar method', remember to replace BIOSFILE.BIN with bios filename (awd859e BIOSFILE.BIN /py /sn /cd /cp /cc /LD /R /f) -> after it is done, it will reset on its own -> after reset, enter bios -> load optimised defaults->y->save->after POST finishes -> shutdown ->switch off PSU -> unplug -> wait for yellow lights to turn off -> press power a few times-> set clear CMOS jumper -> wait for 10 minutes->set jumper back -> plug in ->switch on -> power up -> enter bios -> load optimised defaults -> now configure your bios.
DIMM Slots
From page 21 of the lputnf4 847505101.pdf manual:
"A DIMM's SPD is originally fixed at 1T. When modules are inserted
in DIMM 1 and DIMM 3, the SPD must be 2T for better system
stability. We recommend inserting DIMMs in DIMM 2 and DIMM 4."
This is applies for 2x512 in dual channel mode.
4V for VDIMM
There's one thing people have been wondering, after jumper is set to 4V vdimm mode, BIOS only shows VDIMM up to 3,2V. You have to set your CPU VID Control to something else then "AUTO". If you don't set it to something else, you are not able to use higher than 3,2V vdimm. Voltages above 3,2V doesn't work if you don't have 24-pin ATX-connector.
*NOTE*
Remember, after you set jumper to "extend 4V vdimm", it draws power from your PSU's +5V rail and generates more heat to PWM area than jumper on +3,3V rail. Use decent cooling for best overclockability and performance.
Something missing?
As before, if you have anything you think should be added, let me know and I'll do so. You can send me e-mail, contact me via messenger or PM me.
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