anyone has GA-P35-DS3 rev 1.0 beta bios (F13i)?

i'm trying to get it but all the old links don't work anymore...

i'm currently on the latest official bios F14 but am not getting good results...

update:

found it! here: mirror download

not sure who needs it but i have provided the link just in case. i have the file too. you can request from me

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Added on September 17, 2010, 12:09 pmok guys,

now i will need some advice on the current setup which i would like to overclock.

Mobo: Gigabyte P35-DS3 Rev 1.0
Proc: C2D E8400 (VID: 1.25 Volt)
RAM: 4 x 2GB Kingston Hyper-X DDR2 1066MHz (rated CL 5-5-5-15 @ 2.2 Volt)
PSU: Antec TruePower 480watt
Cooling: ThermalRight Venomous-X with 2 x Arctic F12 fans (Push and Pull)

current setting: 400 x 8.0 = 3200MHz @ stock voltage (averages at 1.21-1.23 Volt)
VDDR2: 2.2 Volt
RAM timings: CL 5-5-5-15
FSB: RAM ratio - [1:1]
NB Voltage: stock
SB Voltage: stock

above settings work fine and stable.

but the nightmare happens when i try to even raise FSB to 410. System can POST but fail to load windows.

i'm surprised as to why the FSB wall is so low for this proc

previous proc running on the same set of hardware but with E6550 was able to run at 450 x 6 with the same timing (FSB: RAM ratio - [1:1]) without any issues...

so i am sure the board can do better...

should i up the CPU voltage? just disappointed that the Proc can't perform even with actual voltage idling at 1.21-1.23... seen so many E8400 that performs way better with idling voltage less than 1.2 v...

any suggestions and recommendation is appreciated.

P/S: I will try out the F13i (beta) bios to see if it makes a difference tonight. cos one of our members who is using the same mobo and proc like me was able to pull 500 x 8 with that bios

This post has been edited by BroJason: Sep 17 2010, 12:12 PM

wow... 500 x 9 is

don't think i will be changing mobo anytime soon as i don't have the budget

anyways, care to share what was your settings last time for 500 x 9? what type of rams, voltage, etc etc.

hi guys,

i just flashed to bios F13i

i am now stress testing 400 x 8 settings with 1.20v (during load) and it is looking fine so far.

one weird prob i noticed now is that the temperature displayed under Core Temp program - core #0 is at 48c but core #1 is at 41c

sheesh those figures doesn't look too good? i thought this might be an issue with misplacement of the heatsink. i took the liberty of taking it out and reseat the heatsink again.

then i ran the same test and suprisingly the temps look good with both cores at 41c during load (with my side panel left open). once i put on my side panel again, the temperature goes haywire again similar to the first time where core#0 is at 48c and core #1 at 41c....

damn... does this indicate an airflow issue perhaps? maybe the portion of the heatsink that is cooling core#0 is not having a smooth enough airflow to push out the hot air? cos this only happens when the side panel is closed...

This post has been edited by BroJason: Sep 18 2010, 12:25 AM

That is normal bro. This is due to actual power lost resulting from insufficiency of PSU and mobo conductivity (some percentage of electricity converted to heat loss). So often times the actual voltage will be lower than what is set on the mobo. CPU-Z would be more accurate.

Just take note that the actual voltage during idle and load will defer. Voltage during load will be lesser than during idle. you can compare it yourself under the CPU-Z readings.

This post has been edited by BroJason: Sep 18 2010, 10:53 PM

no worries bro

happy overclocking

hmmm wierd... i have seen this happening in my setups for the entire length of my overclocking experience since a few rigs already...

maybe yours is unique? hehe

anyways, it would be best if it does not change between idle and load. that would mean that you have a very power efficient system. like yours is even better for overclocking since more voltage during load will stabilize it

anyways, would need others to confirm this as well... i'm not expert... just sharing on what i know

cool... your bios is good if it supports those kinda setting. mine is 'ancient' ole skool mobo... haha

anyways, i have managed to push my E8400 chip to run stable at 500 x 8.0 = 4000GHz. voltage during load is 1.312v though...

RAM running at CL 5-5-5-15 @ 2.2v.

CPU cooling is on air using ThermalRight Venomous-X



This post has been edited by BroJason: Sep 23 2010, 11:57 AM

haha... really? man i'm damn outdated hahaha

using GA-P35-DS3 Rev 1.0

no such option in my bios...

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Added on September 23, 2010, 4:29 pmi don't think that is possible???

cos i am on air cooling only... later my chip hangus...

This post has been edited by BroJason: Sep 23 2010, 04:29 PM