stock coolingQuote:
Originally Posted by 95blackz26
stock coolingQuote:
Originally Posted by 95blackz26
Hey guys!
So I'm new for the most part (trolled a little while) to the XS forums. I've got some issues with my M2RS board and my new Reaper 1066 ram. I've been running this board since May of 08 with a X2 5000BE OC'ed to 3.3Ghz and some Muskin 800 ram, no problems. Well 2 weeks ago I picked up a 940BE and a 2x2Gig Reaper 1066 kit and dropped them in. Well after some trouble I've got the Reapers running at 800 no problems, however 1066 is just not stable no matter what I do. I tried both the 1/21 beta bios and also the 2/2 (which I'm running now). I've noticed that it takes a couple reboots and resets of the mem timings to get them to hold after I make some changes. However no matter what I can not get the ram stable at 1066. I've run the timings that OCZ says should work, at 1.9 thru 2.2 volts and nothing. It'll "seem" stable for a few minutes then crash no matter what.
I saw over on the OCZ forums that some have suggested flashing the SPD to OCZ Tony's Phenom SPD file however I also read that the newer Reaper used that file stock, so I'm not sure there.
I've seen several of you guys use the Reapers and really like them. I dont' think the sticks are bad, because they are stable at 800 and depending on the settings at 1066 crash at different times and yield different amounts of errors at different mem locations on Memtest.
From reading the entire thread, I'm leaning towards a bios issue, but I'm just not sure. This is not the first computer I've done. I've been building and tweaking comp's for years and I've never encountered this much trouble with getting ram setup and dialed in.
Any thoughts/help would be MUCH appriciated :)
Well just my 2 cents, but I untill I have an M2RS and before the DLA01 bios, I could not use my Geil Black Dragon at 1066, only at 800. After that it worked fine at 1066.
I now have reapers and they seem fine at 1066, although both sets didnt want to go over that, even tho I know they have the capability.
Im unsure if I have a crappy OCing Phenom or a crappy DFI (or bios). I bought the DFI becuase I thought it was supposed to be the best at OCing, but I havnt had much luck in that department. Im contemplating if in the future I buy an Asus or Gigabye?
you checked if timings are right when you entered windows?
i think it should work.
could you post your subtimings as well?
Are we likely to see a Beta sometime this month? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother Esau
These are the bios settings:Quote:
Originally Posted by Oese
2T Mode: Auto
Cas:5
TRAS:18
RAS# Precharge: 5
Ras# to Cas#: 5
TRRD:Auto (4)
TRC: 23T
TRTD: Auto (3)
TWR: Auto(6)
TWTR: Auto (7)
TRFC: 195 (All banks)
Trdrd: Auto (2)
TrwtTO: Auto (6)
Twrrd: Auto (0)
Twrwr: Auto (1)
CS/ODT Fine Pin Delay: Enabled
Swizzle Mode: Enabled
Auto Tweak: Enabled
Optimal Performance Mode: Enabled
ODC Control Mode:
Dram Drivers Weak Mode: Normal Drive
Output Drive Comp Auto
Unganged
2.2v
and the NB Core Voltage at 1.33v
This is what memset and CPUz report.
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/u...emsettings.jpg
sorry to thread crash, but new bios for DK 790FXB M2RS|H
(I assume this is for 65nm and 45nm x4)
http://img.lanparty.tw/Upload/BIOS/CM/R7SD310.zip
Major Reasons of Change:
1. Fixed Onboard LAN disappear.
<><>
Bios link below which is Bios R7SD310A is for 7XX processor ONLY.
http://img.lanparty.tw/Upload/BIOS/CM/R7SD310A.zip
Major Reasons of Change:
1. The BIOS added 65nm ACC code for AMD Phenom II 710 / 720 CPUs(45nm) only.
2. Fixed Onboard LAN disappear.
Noted : Please do not download the BIOS for use when users with 9XX series or other AMD 65nm series processor.
Quote:
Originally Posted by OptimusPrime07
you tried to disable auto tweak and optimal performance mode?
@ Brother Esau
Hello! Do you know DFI's BIOS situation with M2RS/M2RSH? Will there be a new one out soon, official or beta?
check few posts up. 3/10 is out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartidiot89
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=1307
You will have to wait on that because I am waiting on my FLUKE DMM for voltage measurement to submit to D.F.I with cross reference with Oese on his end:) New Beta will be release when we do thorough testing and bugs have been worked out. I also have AM3 720 BE coming that I wish to test in 790FX-M2R as well and report on that situation to D.F.I as well.:yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ_64
When next Official Bios comes for this Board it will Rock:clap::clap:;)
3/10 like 2/24 is no use to us (940) or him (920) as DFi has been concentrating their efforts to get the AM3 (7x0) BIOS bugs sorted out !Quote:
Originally Posted by pershoot
Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ_64
I have been very busy with allot of stuff with my business and also a complicated Build I am doing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartidiot89
I have no clue on that I only have JR 790GX asked for samples for 790FXB Models but was told focus will be for up and coming AM3 Boards on my end.:)
why do you think it is no use? they released two versions of the bios. 'a' is for x3. non 'a' for x4. try it out. i still think 1/16 is the best clocker (remains to be seen, since i will try 3/10 this wknd).Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ_64
@Pershoot - Apologies mate, I didn't see the Non-A versions of 2/24 or 3/10 :rolleyes:
Are they on the Beta download page for FXB?
direct link in my post above.Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ_64
yea beta page...
Now I am confused Brother - will we get another "fixed" version for the 790FXB-M2RSH or are DFi only working on M3 versions now :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother Esau
All I am saying is that I have no personal means of collaborating on that Boards Bios because I do not have the Board.Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ_64
No do not misinterpret that as being D.F.I will not Fix or is no longer supporting due to AM3 Release it merely means that I personally will have Focus on Up and Coming AM3 Platform.
they are working on an update for m2r at least too....
Well if they're working on M2R they should be doing the same to M2RS/M2RSH I guess:confused:
I did. It didn't seem to matter a whole lot stability wise. I started out with them disabled actually. The stock settings should be 5-5-5-15 20. As you can see in the previous post I'm running 5-5-5-18 23 because that seems to be a little more stable, at least it doesn't crash as fast.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oese
I really am at my wits end with this thing :(
I feel like there is this one setting that I'm overlooking that will be the "magic bullet". I'm just not sure what it is....
really strange. just to be sure.. you tried with lower voltages (say 2,05v) too? powerchips dont like high voltage and probably the board is overvolting ab bit..
current clock unstable on 3/10. back to 1/16.Quote:
Originally Posted by pershoot
Same for me, but my situation was a simple fix :)Quote:
Originally Posted by pershoot
I am using a Phnom II 920 which kinda limits my clocking so i reached a HTT wall at 247 (could do 260+ with 20/1) nothing helped so I changed in BIOS under "CPU Features" CPU stepping. Mine was at P0, so changed it to P1 and voila it worked. I am not up to 260 HTT again and can run a few minutes under OCCT/LinX stable.
well, I reckon all of us with the M2R will just be waiting. gotta move with the products and what is new as it sells...
stuck at 3.7ghz (Best combination of fsb and cpu speed)
I just flashed my Reapers with the OCZ Forum SPD to get 1066 at boot using Auto settings and it sets them to 5-6-6-24-32 2T. I now have a better and more stable OC (I don't care about memory benchmarks anyway). They also recommend keeping the voltage lower, I now run at 1.96v.Quote:
Originally Posted by OptimusPrime07
Any news on impending bios's for the M2RS? I really need to find a way to get my 9950 stable at ~3.3Ghz and allow my Reapers to be OCed becuase atm my system wont allow me to go beyond 1066 :(
I've just come across this for the UT board:
2009-04-15
R7LD4159.zip
Major Reasons of Change:
Update uCode to support AMD Athlon II 400 and 600 series CPUs.
Is anyone using this one already?
Been using it on my 955.Quote:
Originally Posted by possessed
hows it working out for you ive been using the last beta bios from 3-26-09 for couple weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Final8ty
its there anyway to get the loose timings without setting memclk to 1066. I need the loose settings for memory to work with memclk 800 settings or atleast the trc to go above 26.
to Stoner@Large,
in da bios, set mems to 800, then manually change the timings.
laterzzzzzzzzzzz,,,,,,,,,,,,,
i tried that, just have the tight timings to choose from. with 800 I get all tight timings and with 1066 i get all loose timings.
He said "manually change the timings."
And I said it only alows me to have the tight timing options. unless im missing something here. Come on man, im not a noob here. Do you guys actually have the same board? when you set it to "800" the manual timings only allow for a max of 6,6,6,18,26. when I set the clocks to default and change the "800" to "1066" its lets me get the "relaxed" timings "manually". At 1066 I have no headroom to overclock the cpu/nb/ht.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...istic/3645.jpg
Better than any before now.Quote:
Originally Posted by 95blackz26
Is the 415 bios for lp-ut 790fx-m2r? does anyone have it? it seems to have been taken down.
I noticed.Quote:
Originally Posted by seeker010
http://cid-89c2042b47198485.skydrive...s/R7LD4159.BIN
6,6,6,18,26
just what are you trying to do? 1066 needs looser timings to run, when you try running the 800 and then clocking the mems to 1066 with looser timings causes all sorts of stress to the mems controller....
if you really want to play with the mems timings beyond what the bios offers, then load up SPDTool.exe or CPU-Tweaker.exe and start playing.....there are some values that can be controlled beyond what the bios offers....
there is a reason for not having more choices, cause they won't work for the most part....
good luck, hope you get it all worked out...
laterzzzzzzzzzzzzz..............
you really dont read anything that im actually posting. I dont want 6,6,6 timings. thats whole point of wanting to go from 5,6,6,18,26 to 5,5,5,16,41. the timings are there just not able to get to them when I have the damn memory set to 800(then over clocked to 1066) Please read what im typing before trying to help me.
@ 1066 i RUN 5-5-5-18 @1.93vdimm
guess the only way to fix it is to get a BE. that way I can still OC the cpu by multi and just set the ram to 1066.
Heres my delima, please read carefully.
My Phenom II 920 has a stock multi of 14. I can go lower on the multi just not higher. Lower means .5-14.
If I leave my cpu at default, I can set the ram to 1066. When I set the ram to 1066 I get a different set of memory timings then if I were to set the memory to 800. AUTO, MANUAL,....ETC dont change the memory timings I get.
With the 13.5 or lower mutli I can hit 1066 when over clocking from 800. My cpu can run at 3.645ghz so I can still overclock the cpu and run at 1066 when overclocking from the 800 setting. Problem is this board only allows me to run with tight memory timings set. The loose memory timings set is only available when memory is set manually to 1066 not overclocked to 1066.
Ive read that someone was able to get the loose memory timings set when they overclocked to 1066. It became available to them after they hit 1066. thats not the case for me. It always stays at the tight timing memory set.
QUESTION IS "WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET THE LOOSE TIMING MEMORY SET WHEN OVERCLOCKING MANUALLY FROM 800 TO 1066?"
Some one here has to know. this is really driving me insane.
idk what everyone else is thinking , but you are losing me bub.
The options are, either SET your memory to 400 / 800 / 1066 *for phenom only . Set your timing mode MANUAL or AUTO.
If you set your memory timing to MANUAL, you should be able to change you timings.... i'm not understanding what you are talking about "it doesn't change the timings you get."
maybe some screenies would help.
It does change the timing range that are available.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZL1Killa
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoner@Large
I know you need to press F9 to unlock extra Ram Settings in Bios :yepp:
are you serious? frakin fark man. your not talking about the advanced settings right? where you hit one of the f buttons and it asked if you want advanced settings. its only gives me like cpu nb-vid hex, tlb fix, and someting else little.
For those who I am confusing.
Im not using Auto SPD, its is set to manual.
maybe this will explain. Please look in your bios to understand.
Select Genie Bios.
Timing mode - Manual.
Memory Clock Value or Limit - DDR 800 (400-1066)
Select DRAM Configuration.
Select MCT Memory Timings.
MCT Memory Timings - Manual
2T- Mode enabled (Enabled,Disabled)
CAS latency Time (Tcl): 3~6 clocks
Precharge Delay (Tras): 5~18
DRAM RAS# Precharge (Trp) : 3~6 clock
DRAM RAS# To CAS# Delay (Trcd): 3~6 clock
Bank to Bank Delay (Trrd): 2~5 clocks;
Command rate of memory's banks (Trc): 11~26 clocks
(Trtp): 2~5 clocks
(Twr): 3~6 clocks
(Twtr): 1~3 clocks
(Trfc0): 75~327ns
(Trfc1): 75~327ns
(Trfc2): 75~327ns
(Trfc3): 75~327ns
(Trdrd): 2~5 clocks
(Trwrd): 3~9 clocks
(Twrrd): 0~3 clocks
(Twrwr):1~3 clocks
CS/ODT Pin fine Delay: Enable /Disable <----What does this do?
Bank Swizzle Mode: Enable /Disable <----What does this do?
AUTO Tweak Performance: Enable/Disable <----What does this do?
Now if I change the "Memory Clock Value or Limit" to "1066", all the availbe timings from above to choose from are different.
CAS latency Time (Tcl): 3~6 clocks(with 1066 selected becomes something like 5~8)
Precharge Delay (Tras): 5~18
DRAM RAS# Precharge (Trp) : 3~6 clock(with 1066 selected becomes something like 5~8)
DRAM RAS# To CAS# Delay (Trcd): 3~6 clock(with 1066 selected becomes something like 5~8)
Bank to Bank Delay (Trrd): 2~5 clocks
Command rate of memory's banks (Trc): 11~26 clocks (with 1066 selected becomes something like 18~41)
Does this make more sence when I say looser timings set?
So set them accordingly whats the issue? Timings on AUTO Change as Divider is changed!
oh man:brick: :brick: :brick: :brick: , my issue is my ram is rated at 5,5,5,18,51. Closes I can get is 5,5,5,18,26 and my 8gb of ram wont run 1066 at those timings. I want to make that 26 a 41(my ram will run at 1066 at 5,5,5,18,41). the timings are in the board just not available when I set the ram at 800 and overclock it to 1066. if I leave the cpu stock(not overclocked) and set to 1066 the timings are there, just not when its set to 800 and overclocked to 1066.
PLEASE SOMEONE SAY THEY UNDERSTAND WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT HERE!!:brick: :brick: :brick: :brick: :brick: :brick: :brick:
there are two things you can try, first, as I previously mentioned, you can load up CPU-Tweaker.exe or SPDTool.exe and gain access to changes not available in the bios, or, you can get a bit adventurous and try to load up OCZ's more relaxed 1066 SPD on your Gskills, I did this with some Adata stuffs I had, worked beautifully even though it was for OCZ stuffs, YMMV....
and, there are obvious problems with the 1066 if not running a phenom, the choice to run the 1066 isn't even an option....
and, to answer yer question one more time, the default settings and the range of setting changes available CHANGES when you toggle the ram (533,800,1066) in the bios.....if you want more options, I gave you some suggestions....
Trfc0): 75~327ns
(Trfc1): 75~327ns
(Trfc2): 75~327ns
(Trfc3): 75~327ns
set all these to 195 and give it a shot.....
there is a thread over @DFIclub forums, RE: mems and some explainations to your questions, linkee
http://csd.dficlub.org/forum/showthread.php?p=52184
read up, might help you a bit....found with a simple net search... (bank swizzle)
laterzzzzz...............
I actually did flash the mem with ocz spd. Did that like 2 days ago. Mem trfc is set at 195, I use that as my default. Im a pretty active member over at dfi. Tried to get help there but not much luck and thats why I tried this thread. I appreciate you guys rtying to help me, I really do. I think the only way Im gonna fix my issue is to get a BE. I really isnt an issue if you think about it. I got everything in the ranges I want it, I was just trying to get some info on why I couldnt access the looser timings. Thanks again guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by bldegle2
R7LD422 2009-04-22 Beta is out MR2.
older build that the beta they pulled down...wonder why they went backwards
Must of been something in it that they did not like.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony
Quote:
Originally Posted by Final8ty
Goin by what's in your sig, you are using......
DFI UT 790FX-M2R Bios 422
AMD Phenom II 955
Do you need that particular 422 bios to run that CPU on the UT 790FX M2R? I thought you needed an AM3 board for that CPU
thanks
OK, I see at the DFI site................. It is with the latest bios
Bleh still dont have any fun with my JR 790GX M2RS. Can only hit 3350 Mhz stabel at stock volts with my 940 BE. It ran 3600 At 1.4v on a old GA 790X board no prob. Very strange. I expected a bit more from a DFi even when its a mATX.
And does anyone know if the current bios also supports the unlocking of disabled cores ? or are that only the xxxA biosses ? like the 215A for the JR and the 310A for the DK.
I expect everyone has moved onto bigger and better things but Im still kicking around with my 9950. Im limited to 239 FSB atm and anything near 3.1 goes to pot.
is it worth upgrading to the D7LD422 bios??
cheers guys
M
It is worth upgrading to the D7LD422. :up:
hi guys, new UT beta bios, anyone tried it?
Date Code 2009-07-06
File R7LD706.zip
Size 500 KB
Link
Major Reasons of Change:
1. Fixed Cool & Quiet function fail when the system Over-Clock.
2. Enhance the DRAM performance.
3. Added new AMD uCore for support futurity CPU.
4. Change TRAS of DRAM Item select range.
seems OK, not much difference from before that I can tell. maybe a little more stable.Quote:
It is worth upgrading to the D7LD422.
for which board? looks nice!Quote:
hi guys, new beta bios, anyone tried it?
Date Code 2009-07-06
File R7LD706.zip
Size 500 KB
Link
Major Reasons of Change:
1. Fixed Cool & Quiet function fail when the system Over-Clock.
2. Enhance the DRAM performance.
3. Added new AMD uCore for support futurity CPU.
4. Change TRAS of DRAM Item select range.
judging by the dfi page the 790fxb M2RSH , wonder if it unlocks coresQuote:
Originally Posted by mcmeat51
forgot to mention that, it's for the ut (you could also have taken a small look at my sig :D)Quote:
Originally Posted by mcmeat51
Hey guise, quick question. I rma'd my dk 790fx m2rs and they are sending me back a dk 790x m2r, is this better or worse than my old board? The only diffrence I see is sb750 vs sb600 and the pcie slots running at x8 x8 instead of x16 x16?
hi guys, new beta bios, anyone tried it?
Date Code 2009-07-06
File R7LD706.zip
Size 500 KB
Link
Major Reasons of Change:
1. Fixed Cool & Quiet function fail when the system Over-Clock.
2. Enhance the DRAM performance.
3. Added new AMD uCore for support futurity CPU.
4. Change TRAS of DRAM Item select range.
Anyone tried this at all? I am intrigued about the enhanced DRAM performance and any OCing gains to be had?
cheers
Matt
Have not tried it yet UT M2R has been retired to server system with everything left at default clocks:D
Well the TRAS fix works, I can finally select 15 when using the 2.66 (1066) DRAM multiplier. Cool'n'Quiet is unfortunately not working for me with my OC. The option is selectable, which is better than the previous BIOS where it was 'grayed out', but it doesn't appear to be doing anything when the machine is running.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcmeat51
This is with a 940BE. I haven't really tried pushing this OC any more so I can't really comment on how it is for tweaking, but it seems stable and I'm happy to have my TRAS reduced by one cycle :p:
edit: I'm actually using a 790FXB (BIOS R7SD706) so this may or may not apply to you guys using the 790FX, although the post on the DFI website lists exactly the same fixes.
Hi all,
I've lost track of the so many BIOS versions out there, could someone please advise me if I should flash with the latest version available on the DFI site (2009-04-22)?
DFI Lanparty UT 790FX M2R
Phenom 9850 BE
Currently with Cellshock 2x1GB 1066 (although operating at 800MHz, because I use the default BIOS) but I bought the OCZ 1066MHz Platinum@ 1.8V (8GBytes - 4x2GB).
I'll install Vista Ultimate x64.
Thanks in advance.
yeah those later versions are good^^
Thank you very much Oese. :)
can i work a new phenom ii 965 BE AM3 on this Board?
i think so.
but i'll ask DFI to be sure...
Hey, Olli
Just getting back into the swing of things and playing catch up from being down for 2 months
:) :party:
to RNeon
ehh no i don't think this board does support the Phenom II X4-965 cpu
as i got it this weekend i got nothing but problems,
i mailed DFI tech support europe , i'll post here to what is happening,
it has bin cut here and there as it was longer then 2500 chars and the tech site didn't supported more then that.
Bios 2009-04-22
well and with this bios the problems started,
when the computer starts the AReca Raidcontroller,
beeps (this is normal as it has a post beep same as the Mainboard bios has)
but it doesn't beep once no, sometimes it beeps 5 times or 6 times it gets in a boot loop,
but i don't have to reset the system because if i let it go it will boot up sometimes after 4 or 5 times,
if it does then i hear another beep and that is the one from the Mainboard it self
oke so far so good, system works.
but now i bought a Phenom x4-965 3,4ghz
i know this board supports 940/955 (AM3) cpu's so AM3 isn't a problem,
the 965 isn't listed in the support cpu list.
but when i put that on in the system has the same problem with the areca controller again it boot loops same like i wrote above here,
but then it doesn't show my Areca anymore it boots just past it like it doesn't exist anymore,
and it gets stranger as i Reset my bios with Powerbutton/reset button 4 secs,
that when the system boots up i get 1 beep from the areca and after that 1 beep from the mainboard like it should be, no boot loop what so ever,
if i let it go then the areca works again, i can reset the system , reboot no problem it comes back again with 1 beep.
but when i enter the bios and only load optimized defaults, and then set the settings up again, and reboot the Areca get the boot loop again and unlike the AMD PhenomII x4-940 id doesn't show up anymore ,
with the x940 cpu it boot looped but it did show up eventually , but with the x965 cpu it's gone and never comes back until i reset the bios again.
the problem is when i don't enter the bios the areca works fine, but when i enter the bios and do not even change something and go out its gone and doesn't come back it get the boot loops again and doesn't show until i reset the bios again,
so basically i can't go to the bios , and if i do i get that problem with missing Areca again.
The bios sees the New cpu it says AMD PHENOM II X4-965
voltage is also seen correct by the bios 1.4volt,
beta bios
2009/07/06
doesn't fix my problem
mm after some more testing i found out that the HT bus is the problem that is causing the raid controller to fail the init
1800mhz Ht default for the ph2 x4 940, raidcontroller has issue's and internal system reboots but it works after a while.
2000mhz Ht dafault for the ph2 x4 965, raidcontroller has more internal reboots and kinda looks like it gives up after like 6 reboots, controller never shows up.
i tried to manually underclock the Cpu mem controller and the Ht bus to 1800 on the 965 cpu , it sort of works as the problems same as the 940 come back but it sees the controller after a while , but when loading windows system locks up :(
i've informed areca also about this problem i hope they can do something with it.
also when i overclock the cpu mem controller of the 940 to 2000mhz +HT then it give's the same problem as the 965 so it isn't the cpu that is causing this. bios issue i guess
Hi, Hive:) ...I have the UT 790FX-M2R PHENOM 940 & ARECA 1231ML but have retired that system to a server system running 3/16/2009 "Beta" will try both Bios and see if I get the problem that you are experiencing:)Quote:
Originally Posted by hive
I have yet to have a single issue with my ARECA Controller on many D.F.I Board even the UT 790FX-M2R and I am one of the first few people to have this Motherboard before it was launched to market and it has been a wonderful board except for USB (SB600) Issues at Boot in DOS Programs for HDD Diagnostics..............thats about it!
P.S....If you PM me your email addy I can send you .....UT 790FX-M2R ~ 7/27/2009 ~"ALPHA BIOS"
Regading latest UT 790BIOS is 2009/7/27
1. added 65nm ACC code for support AMD Phenom II 710 / 720 CPUs(45nm) only.
.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..............
I found a new bios online for my JR 790GX:
2009-10-12
R7JDA12.zip
590 KB
Description NOTE: users of WindowsXP 32bit and 64bit can use Winflash to update their bios if they do not have a floppy drive. Click here to download Wiinflash Ver 1.92 and Click here to view instructions for flashing bios using Winflash Ver 1.92 , only if you are using winXP 32 bit or 64 bit.
NOTE: users with VISTA 32 bit or VISTA 64 bit should NOT use Winflash 1.92 to flash bios but should use a USB stick. You can Click HERE to view instructions for flashing bios with Usb stick when your operating system is VISTA 32 bit or VISTA 64 bit.
Major Reasons of Change:
1、 Hidden CPU-NB VID Item if not use Black Edition CPU.
2、 Add Two Core CPU(Phenom ∥ 550/545) can set to 3 Core.
What does that say ? this it hides the CPU-NB VID for non black users ? or should it unlock the option ? I dont see it on my 945 :'(.
And i have never seen it with any black cpu installed. And i realy want that bios option. You can gain quite a bit of performance with it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Astennu
Hit F9 (if you haven't already) and it's under CPU feature.
Needs to be set in HEX.I am not sure however if the BIOS from 8.20 (that I have) is setting it properly.
I'll check this one out,see if they fixed a few things.
thx :up:
I also dont have CPU-NB voltage on my bios (which Im sure i used too). when exactly are you supposed to hit F9? Also anyone got any comments on the PWM section of the M2RS? Im worried about how strong it is and also what temps I should keep the power section below.
Matt
Hitting F9 once in the BIOS bring up "advanced" mode -
a few extra settings become available.
The CPUNB VID is definitely gone in this (beta) BIOS for the non-BE CPU.
I went back to the official (8.20) one - seems to work
a lot better,especially with the new AOD version.
On the side note:I'd like to see some innovative design
(other then putting ION and P45 together on 1 board) from
one of my favourite companies.Need some ideas?
How about a dual socket board - that can OC the 6core
Opty's.:)
Uhmm i have looked into this. I have pressed F9 and activated the advanced mode but the only new option i have under CPU Feature is the: AMD Family 10h core Setting thats for setting 3 cores on a dual core.
Any updates ?
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Originally Posted by Astennu
I tried that setting with my x3 710 (it has 3 settings,something like auto/0,1,2/0,1,3) and the only thing that it did was turning off 1 core -giving me
an X2 :(
The whole system was a lot less stable with the beta bios (freezing up),so I had to go back to the 8.20 - which is not bad.
The feature is made for X2's that only got one working core instead of four. But you did not see a option to set the NB Voltage ?Quote:
Originally Posted by SocketMan
The stability of the beta bios was fine over here.
No I did not see it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Astennu
But you did not see a option to set the NB Voltage ? = NB voltage setting removed unless cpu is BE model in the latest beta bios.
Sooo my intro to the forum. Hi!
I've got a few threads to dig through, including 56 pages of this one, and I've already seen some useful tidbits.
Haven't overclocked since my Barton days... don't know how much I'll get out of either of my Phenom's but heck I'll give it a shot!!
My sig will illustrate what I've got to work with: I got a Sapphire board that was (I didn't know at the time) a rebadged DFI board. I liked it so much I sought out a second (and this time found a DFI).
Now I have two to play with. The Sapphire is running the 0422 BIOS, and the DFI the 0706 (and I see above there's an 'alpha' 0727!).
I played around with both CPU's on both boards and some very basic overclocking, and interestingly the DFI board shows a little better performance than the Sapphire, which I put down to the BIOS.
I know I'm not going to break any records with either CPU I've got, but I'd like to give it the best possible chance.
And, down to my question at last:
With the boards being identical, has anyone managed to flash the newer DFI BIOS to a Sapphire board?
Or can help me do that?
I asked Sapphire whether they could make the newer BIOS available to Sapphire owners, and this was their response:
After which they 'closed' my ticket. I'm not going to hold my breath, I'm instead hoping the fine folks here can help.Quote:
Thanks for the suggestion , Will pass to BIOS team.
"FIRST"....Make a BOOTABLE FLASH DRIVE ..download ZIP Package extract contents to desktop. Send.... AWARD Flasher & R7LD706.BIN File to Flash Drive.... "DO NOT SEND"... AUTOEXEC.BAT...to Flash Drive! .Quote:
Originally Posted by silvercloak
"2ND" .....Clear Cmos....Load Optimized Defaults ..Save/Exit
"3RD".....Boot From USB Flash Drive when You get to "DOS" type the Following
AWDFLASH.EXE R7LD706.BIN /CKS /SN /PY /CC /CD /CP /LD /QI /WB /CH /E
The /E Switch Command Brings you Back to DOS at which Time you will repeat this step a second time by typing the Above as stated for a second time & hit enter!
After you get back to DOS wait a few seconds and then REMOVE FLASH DRIVE.......POWER DOWN THE SYSTEM MANUALLY....."FULL" CLEAR CMOS FOR 15 MINUTES:yepp:
Thanks for the detailed response. I already had the boot drive, and had tried numerous times to get the BIOS to flash (as suggested, not using the autoexec but manually running the tool).
Now, that worked where previously I'd received errors.
I'd assumed that the new BIOS was looking for some kind of 'tag' on the existing BIOS to indicate if the machine was compatible or not.
I can only assume now that I was missing a command line switch.
Either way: thanks!
Now just to eek the most out of the parts.
Out of curiosity, why running an older BIOS on your 'server' system? (You mention above that you're running 316 beta on the 790fx-m2r in a server capacity)
YOUR WELCOME!;)
AS a point of interest it is always the best way to flash your BIOS by manual switching commands and using the /E Switch at the end so you can program it twice this way the code of previous bios is fully over written and leaves no chance of a dirty bios flash and the extra work always yields more favorable and more reliable results.
R-Gone showed me that trick about 4 years back and i have done it that way ever since and have never had a problem to date:up:
DRIVER FREE -FLOPPY is still the better way of flashing bios :yepp:
I'd have to agree, now that I've seen it in action, it's a good idea. I never use the 'autoexec.bat's that get provided if I can avoid it, preferring to run them myself, but adding the /E isn't something I'd considered before. Definitely part of the flashing arsenal now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother Esau
FWIW (and comments welcome if I'm right or wrong) the additional switch you've added there to the AWDFLASH command is /QI seems to have been the ingredient I was missing.
Again, it makes sense with hindsight. From the AWDFLASH /help:
QI: Qualify flash part number with source file
So basically don't check the motherboard to see if it's the right BIOS.
If only I still had a floppy drive in the house somewhere... I don't think I've owned (a functional) one since 2003. The last one I had got stripped to create an ad-hoc 3.5" tray for a laptop hdd in a desktop case.Quote:
DRIVER FREE -FLOPPY is still the better way of flashing bios :yepp:
Just wanted to let peeps know that the latest beta bios for the m2rsh allows AMD Overdrive (latest verison) to read the correct values for CPU-NB-VID, shown as 'NB VID'.
Was about time!
This is using the specs in my sig but with a X4 965 C3
Hi,
It would be great if drive strength settings for channel B would be fixed for 790FXB. They don't have any effect by now, which makes it pretty much a waste of time to tune them for channel A. Same goes for Command Rate, which seems to be bound to SPD.
Regards,
Weary
So how does this board compair tot he Giga, MSI and Asus?, is this more a "budget" board then what they r? (atlthough im pretty sure this is the board that AMD themselves used it for there LHe runs if im not mistaken....thus the question, but i do know some boards just work better under cold then others is this why they used this board?) I just havnt heard very much hype about this board or seen many ppl recommend it
Dragon
What board are talking about?
The board that this thread was made about the DFI LanParty UT 790FX-M2R/M2RS lol, srry i should have included the name, i just assumed that ppl would figure it out, my bad
Dragon
Just postin here to confirm that I have a Phenom II 965(c2) running on my DFI 790FX-M2RS. Running at 3.9GHz 1.55v IBT stable. I'm using the 0706 BIOS.
My M2RS kinda sucked, but all UTs rocked, some of them made noises, though..besides the obvious things better about SB750, M2R is still top notch.
Anyone ever tried (and ssucceeded) to run the UT 790FX-M2R at subzero temps? My board HATES anything below -15c (measured at the base of the cooler).
ALso wondering if there are some DFI 790X/790GX users running K8 chips in this thread as well;) I need some superpi efficiency numbers...