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[SavageKarma]

Hi - first timer on this forum (hope I'm in the right place) and completely NOOB when it comes to overclocking. I built this system myself (quite a feat considering my technological ineptitude!) and feel I can get a bit more out of it. All I know about OCing is horror stories about burnt out CPUs, PSUs, and motherboards. All I've really done so far is set my DRAM frequency to that specified on the memory sticks (modules?). Any suggestions for stable BIOS settings (with appropriate warnings/explanations) would be welcome and appreciated as would be any directions to info on what all the jargon means (MB manual explains hardly anything).


OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Version 6.1.7600 Build 7600
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name OFFICE
System Manufacturer System manufacturer
System Model P5Q
System Type x64-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8500 @ 3.16GHz, 3166 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 2102, 7/04/2009
SMBIOS Version 2.5
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale Australia
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7600.16385"
User Name Office\Andy
Time Zone E. Australia Standard Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 8.00 GB
Available Physical Memory 6.68 GB
Total Virtual Memory 16.0 GB
Available Virtual Memory 14.6 GB
Page File Space 8.00 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
CPU Cooler Noctua NH-C12P
PSU Thermaltake Toughpower Q Fan 750W
Memory Modules Patriot DDR2 1066MHz 2 x 4GB(2x2GB) Kits
Case Antec P182

Ai Tweaker

Ai Overclock Tuner Auto
CPU ratio Setting Auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge Auto
DRAM Frequency 1066
DRAM Timing Control Auto
1st Information: 5-5-5-12-3-52-6-3
2nd Information: 8-3-5-4-6-4-7
3rd Information: 14-5-1-6-6
DRAM Static Read Control Auto
MEM OC Charger Auto
Ai Clock Twister Auto
Ai Transaction Booster Auto
C/P: A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 | B1 B2 B3 B4 B5
LVL 10 10 10 10 10 | 10 10 10 10 10
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CPU Voltage Auto
CPU GTL Reference Auto
CPU PLL Voltage Auto
FSB Termination Voltage Auto
NB Voltage Auto
SB Voltage Auto
PCIE SATA Voltage Auto
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Load-Line Calibration Auto
CPU Spread Spectrum Auto
CPU Clock Skew Auto
NB Clock Skew Auto
CPU Margin Enhancement optimized


ADVANCED
CPU Configuration
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU [email protected]

Frequency: 3.16GHz
FSB Speed: 1333MHZ
Cache L1: 64KB
Cache L2: 6144KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min: 60, Max: 09.5)
CPUID: 10676

CPU ration Setting Auto
C1E Support Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Enabled
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech Disabled
Chipset
North Bridge Configuration
Memory Remap Feature Enabled
PCI MM10 Allocation: 4GB to 3328MB
Memory Hole Disabled
Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG/PCI

 

[redduc900]

... directions to info on what all the jargon means (MB manual explains hardly anything).

The first thing you should do is read the sticky at the top of this forum, then if you have any specific questions ask them in their respective forums...

HOWTO: Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - A Guide v1.7
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515316

You'll also need to note which model of P5Q you have (including BIOS revision), the SPD timings and voltage of your RAM (a direct link to Patriot's site would be helpful), including the stepping and VID of your chip (can be found using CPU-Z and Real Temp).

 

[SavageKarma]

OK, will do my best to comply.