This is my first build, and my first time setting up any BIOS, and I can really use some help with my FSB, voltage, timing etc...
Here are my specs:
ASUS P5N-D 750i SLI (latest-1101 BIOS)
Intel Core2Quad Q9550 2.83 Ghz CPU (8.5 multiplier - 1333 bus speed)
GeForce 8800 GTS
PNY 8800 GT
4x1GB OCZ DDR2 PC2 8500 (1066) memory (5-5-5-15 @2.1 Volts)
Coolmax RM 750W PSU
Seagate 500 GB HD
The computer wouldn't run for more than 10 - 15 minutes, even though the temperatures were well within range. It even froze in the BIOS for me once; all the fans would keep running, but the system would just hang. To try and find a solution I put my old Dual core 6400 2.13 Ghz CPU, and everything runs great on that, but I don't want to give on topn the quad of course!. I've tested my memory with memtest86+ and passed, so it's either something needs to be set in my BIOS correctly, or a bad CPU by my understanding.
I've been reading up on FSB, which was at the auto (default) settings in my BIOS before. After doing a lot of reading on this, I'm still pretty lost, and can use some help.
Without overclocking, I think my best option would be to go with a 333 bus speed, but I'm not at all clear on this. Does anyone have any suggestions for me based on my specs?
Here are my specs:
ASUS P5N-D 750i SLI (latest-1101 BIOS)
Intel Core2Quad Q9550 2.83 Ghz CPU (8.5 multiplier - 1333 bus speed)
GeForce 8800 GTS
PNY 8800 GT
4x1GB OCZ DDR2 PC2 8500 (1066) memory (5-5-5-15 @2.1 Volts)
Coolmax RM 750W PSU
Seagate 500 GB HD
The computer wouldn't run for more than 10 - 15 minutes, even though the temperatures were well within range. It even froze in the BIOS for me once; all the fans would keep running, but the system would just hang. To try and find a solution I put my old Dual core 6400 2.13 Ghz CPU, and everything runs great on that, but I don't want to give on topn the quad of course!. I've tested my memory with memtest86+ and passed, so it's either something needs to be set in my BIOS correctly, or a bad CPU by my understanding.
I've been reading up on FSB, which was at the auto (default) settings in my BIOS before. After doing a lot of reading on this, I'm still pretty lost, and can use some help.
Without overclocking, I think my best option would be to go with a 333 bus speed, but I'm not at all clear on this. Does anyone have any suggestions for me based on my specs?