DFI Lanparty LT X38-T2R S775 Motherboard Review

Motherboards/Intel S775 by massman @ 2008-02-19

We take a look at the newest DFI Intel motherboard, based on the X38 chipset, the successor of the high end version of the P35. Can DFI work their magic and produce a tweakers dream X38 board? We find out.

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Bios explored

Bios options explored

Tthe X38 from DFI Lanparty series is not only resembles the P35 version physically, but also the BIOS options are very alike.

Press the DEL-button to enter the bios.

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As any other Award bios, all the usual options are available and working. As this is a motherboard developed for the enthusiasts, we'll only focus on the more important bios screens regarding overclocking.

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No need to panic about temperatures and voltages as the PC Health tab provides more than sufficient information to monitor the temps and volts.

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The Genie bios has been around for a long time, but still is one of the most extensive OC submenu’s around. Let's guide you through the various settings.

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The amount of DRAM options was so big that I had to shoot two separate photos. Says enough!

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These settings are for experienced users only!

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Nothing to complain about all needed voltage options are available and can be set to extreme heights.
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Comment from eva2000 @ 2008/02/21
Nice review maybe try with 1/11 official bios as it changes the way clock fine delay values are set. Also try with clock cross settings and common clock setting set to More Aggressive with Enhanced Data transmitting and addressing set to FAST and T2 Dispatch enabled.

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DRAM Timing
- Enhance Data transmitting: FAST
- Enhance Addressing: FAST
- T2 Dispatch: Enabled

Clock Setting Fine Delay
Ch1 Clock Crossing Setting: More Aggressive
- DIMM 1 Clock fine delay: Current
- DIMM 2 Clock fine delay: Curren
- DIMM 1 Control fine delay: Current
- DIMM 2 Control fine delay: Current
- Ch 1 Command fine delay: Current

Ch2 Clock Crossing Setting: More Aggressive
- DIMM 3 Clock fine delay: Current
- DIMM 4 Clock fine delay: Current
- DIMM 3 Control fine delay: Current
- DIMM 4 Control fine delay: Current
- Ch 2 Command fine delay: Current

Ch1Ch2 CommonClock Setting: More Aggressive
love to see how that changes your results
Comment from jmke @ 2008/02/21
thank you for your input, always appreciate feedback from experienced OCers
Comment from KingDingeling @ 2008/02/23
Greetings from Germany!

Just a question, if you're reviewing such a high-end OC board, why is there no overclocking section? Many other mobo reviews I read include a section where they talk about overclocking, for example if this mobo was able to push more CPU clocks outta their system or not.
Comment from jmke @ 2008/02/24
last time I checked 500FSB is not standard speed, this board was tested at 500Mhz = OC
Comment from KingDingeling @ 2008/02/25
Yea, I saw that, but that's your standard overclocked speed for that E6300 from what I've seen? What I meant was how this boards overclocking potential compared to other boards, for example if you were able to achieve an even greater overclock from this board than you were from for example the Asrock 4core P35 board
Comment from Massman @ 2008/02/25
I did not continue my tests above 500FSB, for the simple reason that I cannot guarantee stability above 500FSB with the E6300 on air cooling (and I did not want to insulate the board for phase-change tests).

600FSB is very easy for the Dfi in 99,9% of the cases. The Asrock P35 is not built for overclocks, whereas the DFI is built especially for the overclockers.
Comment from Massman @ 2008/02/25
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Originally Posted by eva2000 View Post
Nice review maybe try with 1/11 official bios as it changes the way clock fine delay values are set. Also try with clock cross settings and common clock setting set to More Aggressive with Enhanced Data transmitting and addressing set to FAST and T2 Dispatch enabled.



love to see how that changes your results
Eva, is it okay to test these settings on my P35 motherboard? Or is it purely for the X38 board to tune the memory settings?

 

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