EX58-UD4 & i7 umm..sidestepping?

moca · 4th Sep 2009, 01:38 AM

Hello! Hope someone can help me out with my problem..

I have an Intel i7 920 on my Gigabyte EX58-UD4 motherboard and i'm having the following problem; i cant seem to get my system self-overclock/underclock depending on the system needs at a given moment.

What it does, is run at 2,8 Ghz [multiplier value = x21] (while stock speed is 2,6Ghz [multiplier value = x20]) all the time, idle or under load. It never drops below that clock speed..

When i first got it working, i remember it used to under/overclock itself when needed. It used to go from like 1,9Ghz to 2,9Ghz when it needed to.

I have been experimenting with BIOS settings since then and i probably messed up somewhere, so now i cant find a way to restore this feature (called sidestepping i think?). Of course, i already tried restoring BIOS settings to "Optimized Default" values, but that didnt seem to make a difference. Any ideas pleeease?

Chai · 4th Sep 2009, 08:17 AM

It's called Speedstep, and there's a few name depending on the BIOS. It can be called EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology).

If you can't find any of these, you can also try an option called C1E.

Adrian Wong · 5th Sep 2009, 12:36 AM

EIST only underclocks the CPU when it idles. I think you are also referring to the Intel Turbo Mode Technology, which we covered here - Tech ARP - Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition Quad Core Processor Review and here - Tech ARP - ED#104 : Intel Reveals More Details On The Core i7 Processors

Chai · 5th Sep 2009, 01:18 AM

I think that's what he's refering to, especially this portion. Turbo mode only overclocks.

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It used to go from like 1,9Ghz to 2,9Ghz when it needed to.

Adrian Wong · 5th Sep 2009, 01:52 AM

Well, just enable them both!

4th Sep 2009, 01:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
moca Newbie Join Date: 25 Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	EX58-UD4 & i7 umm..sidestepping? Hello! Hope someone can help me out with my problem.. I have an Intel i7 920 on my Gigabyte EX58-UD4 motherboard and i'm having the following problem; i cant seem to get my system self-overclock/underclock depending on the system needs at a given moment. What it does, is run at 2,8 Ghz [multiplier value = x21] (while stock speed is 2,6Ghz [multiplier value = x20]) all the time, idle or under load. It never drops below that clock speed.. When i first got it working, i remember it used to under/overclock itself when needed. It used to go from like 1,9Ghz to 2,9Ghz when it needed to. I have been experimenting with BIOS settings since then and i probably messed up somewhere, so now i cant find a way to restore this feature (called sidestepping i think?). Of course, i already tried restoring BIOS settings to "Optimized Default" values, but that didnt seem to make a difference. Any ideas pleeease? Last edited by moca : 4th Sep 2009 at 02:35 AM.

4th Sep 2009, 08:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	It's called Speedstep, and there's a few name depending on the BIOS. It can be called EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology). If you can't find any of these, you can also try an option called C1E. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

5th Sep 2009, 12:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,299 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	EIST only underclocks the CPU when it idles. I think you are also referring to the Intel Turbo Mode Technology, which we covered here - Tech ARP - Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition Quad Core Processor Review and here - Tech ARP - ED#104 : Intel Reveals More Details On The Core i7 Processors __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,299 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Well, just enable them both! __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs