Unable to determine the method for overclocking the i 7 860
Unable to determine the method for overclocking the i 7 860
Delalo explained that he asked for extra information because memory can be a major obstacle during overclocking. He removed the RAM sticks to test their speed and found everything working smoothly again at 1333mhz, though he noticed some graphical issues in certain games. He wondered if weak RAM might be the cause.
Award Beeps
1 long, 2 short – signals a video error, preventing the BIOS from showing any details
1 long, 3 short – video card not found or defective
Beeps keep repeating without end
Constant high-frequency sounds while the PC runs
Overheating processor (CPU)
Repeated high and low beeps during operation
Indicates a CPU problem, possibly damaged
Need precise beep codes for diagnosis
Overclocking guide available on MB; compare specifications
P55a ud4 + I7 860
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqAVIY_Urew
P55a ud5 + I5 750 "Bios looks similar, only minor differences"
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/20...e-i5-750/5
P55a ud4 + I5 750
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?a...495&page=4
Usually just increase CPU Clock Ratio until instability appears, then adjust voltage accordingly across all systems.
Delalo :
Award Beeps
One long, two short – signals a video error, preventing the BIOS from showing any further details
One long, three short – indicates a video card not detected or a faulty card
Beeps keep repeating without end RAM issue.
Continuous high-pitched beeps while the PC runs Overheating processor (CPU)
Alternating high and low frequency beeps during operation Potential CPU problem, possibly damaged
Need precise beep codes for diagnosis.
Overclocking guide on the MB.. things to examine and compare.
P55a ud4 + I7 860
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqAVIY_Urew
P55a ud5 + I5 750 "Bios is almost identical, just a few additions"
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/20...e-i5-750/5
P55a ud4 + I5 750
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?a...495&page=4
Usually I just increase the CPU Clock Ratio until instability appears before adjusting voltage, which works across all platforms.
I’ve recorded the beeps and here they are,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej2y69ZJf1o
No matter how small the adjustment, the sound persists. Any explanation for this? Also the machine restarts after the beeps and resets the multiplier back to what I set, but lowers the clock speed to 133.
Restart your BIOS, set the defaults, then power on and observe the results. If EasyTune works well with a minor adjustment, push the overclock to its limit and check for stability. Let me know if that succeeds.
Delalo :
Restart your BIOS and load the defaults, then boot and observe the results. If EasyTune works well and shows only minor issues, try increasing the overclock slightly. If stability improves, let me know. I used EasyTune 6 to overclock and reached 145mhz by increasing it one step at a time. After some stress testing, it was stable. Then I increased it further but encountered a generic BSOD at 151mhz. On the third attempt, I again raised it by one each time until reaching 146mhz, which still triggered a generic BSOD.
What Ram are you using? Timing, frequency and model. Also, do you have the most recent BIOS update?
I resolved it by using the bclcok art 180 and setting the memory to 1080. It looked like the problem was with the memory.
That's why I requested the additional information—memory can become a significant obstacle during overclocking.
Delalo explained that he asked for extra information because memory can be a major obstacle during overclocking. He removed the RAM sticks to test their speed and found everything working smoothly at 1333mhz, though he noticed some graphical issues in certain games. He wondered if this was due to insufficient RAM.