Gigabyte DS3R overclocking and problems help

mattchew13 · 09-21-2007, 08:00 AM

Hello everyone,
I just wanted to know if the DS3R overclocks well and safely and i would also like to know if this motherboard has a sort of CRP feature like ASUS mobos when the PC dosnt POST all you need to do is take out the power cord for 10 seconds and it Resets all the bios setting back to defualt. I have recently had an Asus P5B-E and i really would like another motherboard with this type of CPR feature.
Thankyou

lancec2c30 · 09-21-2007, 10:39 AM

The ds3r is a great overclocker from all I have seen here and from reviews at other websites.

I am not sure on the fail-safe feature though. I will look into it.

veedubfreak · 09-21-2007, 10:50 AM

The ds3r has a built in cmos reset if it fails to post. It will simply "disable" your overclock. So far i have had my q6600 up to 3.6ghz (9x400) but havent been able to post past 3.6ghz

BlueHeaven · 09-21-2007, 11:18 AM

IMO, its a great Mobo for OCing/general use. The CMOS automatic reset saves you a lot of hassle when you get a little to greedy or ahead of your self with an OC. You just have to remember that you have to hit ctrl-F1 in the Bios in order to change your ram timing (i say this cause it doesn't tell you this in the manual).

But I'm not sure if the CMOS auto-reset will 'always' work, but it has for me, if it didn't then I guess you just set the jumpers for ten seconds and your off.

veedubfreak · 09-21-2007, 11:28 AM

I have yet to run into a problem where the cmos didnt fix itself after a failed post. I'm not even sure where the jumper is on this board.

g2k556 · 09-21-2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veedubfreak

I have yet to run into a problem where the cmos didnt fix itself after a failed post. I'm not even sure where the jumper is on this board.

The jumper is right above the battery. It may be covered up by you graphics card or whatever is in your x16 slot. When i've had to set the jumper i had to remove my 8800gts to do so. And by the way, did your guy's mobo come with a jumper, cause mine didn't. Luckily i had a spare one from one of my electronic paintball guns. lol. never thought i'd be usin' it for my comp.

veedubfreak · 09-22-2007, 11:56 PM

Like i said earlier, i honestly didnt know the board had a jumper because i knew it had the built in cmos reset when overclocking.

krazyq · 09-24-2007, 02:15 AM

i love the ds3 mobo.
I have the ds3l and its amzing(recommended by b1gapl)
i have my e6550 at 3.2 so far and im hoping to get it further.

09-21-2007, 08:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
mattchew13 Junior Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia, South Australia Posts: 70	Gigabyte DS3R overclocking and problems help Hello everyone, I just wanted to know if the DS3R overclocks well and safely and i would also like to know if this motherboard has a sort of CRP feature like ASUS mobos when the PC dosnt POST all you need to do is take out the power cord for 10 seconds and it Resets all the bios setting back to defualt. I have recently had an Asus P5B-E and i really would like another motherboard with this type of CPR feature. Thankyou

09-21-2007, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
lancec2c30 Future ex-member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 4,015	Re: Gigabyte DS3R overclocking and problems help The ds3r is a great overclocker from all I have seen here and from reviews at other websites. I am not sure on the fail-safe feature though. I will look into it. __________________ XP Pro \| Vista Home Premium \| Linux Ubuntu 7.10 s939 X2 3800 Toledo @ 2.6ghz \| evga 7900gs \| 320gig + 80gig wd \| 1gb Ram \| Abit KN8 SLI 3.1ghz achieved. 70K F@H member..............still waiting for the "iRACK" Norcent will not be forgotten.

09-21-2007, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,264	Re: Gigabyte DS3R overclocking and problems help The ds3r has a built in cmos reset if it fails to post. It will simply "disable" your overclock. So far i have had my q6600 up to 3.6ghz (9x400) but havent been able to post past 3.6ghz __________________ EVGA x58 i7 920 EVGA GTX260 SLI 3x2gb Patriot Viper DDR3-1600 @7-7-7-20 1T Corsair 750TX MountainMods Ufo Horizontal 2x Swiftech 320 2x Swiftech 655 2x MM 3bay res 2x XSPC FC Blocks Swiftech GTZ Have you heard? http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/hav...-heard-187280/

09-21-2007, 11:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
BlueHeaven Super Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 363	Re: Gigabyte DS3R overclocking and problems help IMO, its a great Mobo for OCing/general use. The CMOS automatic reset saves you a lot of hassle when you get a little to greedy or ahead of your self with an OC. You just have to remember that you have to hit ctrl-F1 in the Bios in order to change your ram timing (i say this cause it doesn't tell you this in the manual). But I'm not sure if the CMOS auto-reset will 'always' work, but it has for me, if it didn't then I guess you just set the jumpers for ten seconds and your off. __________________ Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R CPU: Intel Core Duo E6750 2.66GHz @ 3.2GHz GPU: EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 520W RAM: G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 HDD 1: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB HDD 2: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB HS: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler OS: Windows XP 32 Bit Home Audio: Maya1010 Pci with Breakout Box

09-21-2007, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,264	Re: Gigabyte DS3R overclocking and problems help I have yet to run into a problem where the cmos didnt fix itself after a failed post. I'm not even sure where the jumper is on this board. __________________ EVGA x58 i7 920 EVGA GTX260 SLI 3x2gb Patriot Viper DDR3-1600 @7-7-7-20 1T Corsair 750TX MountainMods Ufo Horizontal 2x Swiftech 320 2x Swiftech 655 2x MM 3bay res 2x XSPC FC Blocks Swiftech GTZ Have you heard? http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/hav...-heard-187280/

09-22-2007, 11:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,264	Re: Gigabyte DS3R overclocking and problems help Like i said earlier, i honestly didnt know the board had a jumper because i knew it had the built in cmos reset when overclocking. __________________ EVGA x58 i7 920 EVGA GTX260 SLI 3x2gb Patriot Viper DDR3-1600 @7-7-7-20 1T Corsair 750TX MountainMods Ufo Horizontal 2x Swiftech 320 2x Swiftech 655 2x MM 3bay res 2x XSPC FC Blocks Swiftech GTZ Have you heard? http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/hav...-heard-187280/

09-24-2007, 02:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
krazyq krazy Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 4,680	Re: Gigabyte DS3R overclocking and problems help i love the ds3 mobo. I have the ds3l and its amzing(recommended by b1gapl) i have my e6550 at 3.2 so far and im hoping to get it further. __________________ 3DMark06 Score 16,776 "Sig created by b1gapl" "Asian girls are awesome, don't worry, it's a gamer thing. For some reason a lot of gamers are attracted to Asian women."- DRIZZt5

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