If you mean the video which is showing "Windows Experience" running, judging by the date the CPU he uses is either a A0 or B0 stepping. 3017 bios supports Bulldozer but it has quite old AGESA which might not support the current stepping.
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If you mean the video which is showing "Windows Experience" running, judging by the date the CPU he uses is either a A0 or B0 stepping. 3017 bios supports Bulldozer but it has quite old AGESA which might not support the current stepping.
Yup, thats the one :)Quote:
Originally Posted by The Stilt
Thanks for the info, I guess its time to play the waiting game now then!
I had my heart set on an Asus board.Quote:
Originally Posted by sequoia464
MSI is already providing BIOS support for the 960T, so in the end I'll probably go for the 990FXA-GD80.
Asus should hang it's head in shame, a smaller mothetboard manufacturer is way ahead of them when it comes to supporting AMD's new line of cpu's. Even though the Zosma is old compared to the latest Bulldozer release.
I flashed the 2002 bios in my CH4E wes and it wouldn’t post with the FX 4100 installed but it would post with the 1090T installed. Then I flashed the 3017 bios in the CH4E and it wouldn’t post with the FX 4100 installed so I tried the 1090T and 955be using the 3017 bios and neither would post. At the moment that bios chip is now unusable. The bios flash completed normally as usual. I’ve done this many, many times in the past so “I didn’t come learnin” as they say. So for whatever reason it either didn’t complete properly (though it stated that it had completed properly) or the 3017 bios itself has a problem?
Based on my experience with the 3017 bios I say stay away from it. I’m glad there are two bios chips on this CH4E motherboard.
Quote:
Originally Posted by wez
Glad you didn't try that on a CIVF old, it has only one afaik. I don't think there will be any bios out anytime soon for the CIVF for BD cpu's because if BD can run on this board why isn't this bios still out yet? Engineering samples have been around for quite some time now so Asus has had time enough to develope such a bios imo.
Oh well, who needs BD anyway? :D :D
Hmm, thanks for the update :)Quote:
Originally Posted by theoldtimer
Been fiddling trying to mod a bios with latest agesa, but dont get your hopes up ^^
Edit: Are there any non-UEFI boards that has been updated?
someone posted this saying its for the CHIV and Extreme?
Not sure as I'm at work and can't open a darn zip file aaarggh
http://www.2shared.com/file/9o2lsOCe...BETA-BIOS.html
Well I was hoping it would work because I really like the CH4E and I figured I’d try BD if I could do it on the cheap but I guess not, at least for the time being. BTW this was before eRazorzEDGE tried it just in case you were wondering. So at that time I still thought it would work.
Anyway I removed the battery for an extended period of time then today I installed a completely different set of components in the motherboard and reinstalled the battery. The bios chip (3017 bios) in question came right up so I feel better about that now. I’m getting ready to flash that bios chip back to the 502 bios.
I don’t want anyone to get the wrong idea about what I think of Asus writing a bios for the CH4E that supports the BD so I’ll explain.
I realize Asus isn’t required to write a bios to give support for the BD. For all I know maybe the 890 chipset has a real problem properly supporting it in such a way that BD is fully functional? Just saying that if the good people at Asus have the time and are willing to write a bios that will support the retail version of BD on the CH4E I would be thankful. I would like to continue using this motherboard under the BD if possible.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeus
Both bios files CH4E and CH4F are in the unzipped folder. Just checked and it looks like it's still the 3017 bios ??
Quote:
Originally Posted by zoomee
Yes, check the MSI 890FX boards. I'm trying to update AGESA code of 3017, but I also have no FX chip to test.Quote:
Originally Posted by wez
I used to mod NF2 bioses, but all I know about AMI and AGESA is that the code is located in 1B module. I know how to extract and put back in compressed, but nothing more I guess.
In Award bios AGESA is a separate module and it's easy to replace, but cpuid microcode table must be updated as well.
Yeah sorry mate, looks like it is just the 3017 BIOS. I asked the source and he said the following:Quote:
Originally Posted by theoldtimer
Any chance if anyone can try these settings please? I'd love to get bulldozer working on my CHIV - Don't want to switch to the dark side :(Quote:
ASUS say's it does.
You need to disable:
APM Master Mode
And set CPU PWM mode to Extreme.
Messed around with it but didnt have much luck. Wouldn't flash at all or flash ok but no post..Quote:
Originally Posted by I.nfraR.ed
Willing to try anything you make, but only phenoms to test with.
The problem being that it won't post using the 3017 bios when the BD is installed. If I could get to the bios screen it would be a different story. I've tried this several times with the same result.
Quote:
Originally Posted by zoomee
The problem being that it won't post using the 3017 bios when the BD is installed. If I could get to the bios screen it would be a different story. I've tried this several times with the same result.
Sorry double post for some reason.
Anyway looks like we have hijacked this thread and I didn't intend to do that so maybe we should start a new thread for this.
Quote:
Originally Posted by zoomee
Thats was the intention - mheheheh :)Quote:
Originally Posted by theoldtimer
We ain't getting no more love in the 890 bios thread so unfortunately no other alternative to catch Asus's eye with ;)
I hope they do decide to take notice. It's the old wait and see agenda. They probably won't update any older bios hoping you will buy another "newer" motherboard from them. That's the way of the world from now on.Quote:
Originally Posted by zoomee
Well they should otherwise they may have potential litigation on their hands! - It was their choice to promote the CHIV as Bulldozer ready (Retailers here in the UK marketed the CHIV as such due to their statements) and it was the main reason I bought one earlier this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by docwhom
You'll also notice they have taken down their pages promoting this - I still have the screenies though :)
http://bg.asus.com/News/6GsoHtkyUhPfSr8p/
MSI: http://event.msi.com/mb/am3+/
ASUS: http://event.asus.com/2011/mb/AM3_PLUS_Ready/
MSI have delivered - i don't see why Asus can't.
If they don't I will definately be one of many who will be switching to something other than Asus - tbh the Asrock boards looks really nice now compared to the CHV
I was going to buy an Asus Sabertooth but MSI and Asrock have clearly denoted on the website and bios update pages, that they do indeed fully support both Zosma's and BullDozers.Quote:
Originally Posted by zoomee
The trouble now, is to choose which of the two manufacturers........
BIOS 9913 (courtesy of Shamino)
http://www.mediafire.com/?rrct982jck7lx1f
Original post:
http://kingpincooling.com/forum/show...8&postcount=28
hope, now will be flash (EZ flash) without problems .-)
If you rename the .rom to 9911 or whatever then it flashes fine in ezflash :)Quote:
Originally Posted by FlanK3r
9913
wow
For which board? CHV? Sabertooth 990FX? CHIV?Quote:
Originally Posted by G.Foyle
That'll be for the CHV mate.
Got some good news if your of the patient type (I'm beginning to slide towards the dark side tbh!)
Quote:
From ASUS:
HQ’s response is that due to tight resources there is going to be a delay in getting new BIOS versions out for older AM3 motherboards to support Bulldozer. This is mainly due to the launch of AM3+ and also socket 2011 which is just about to come out. Also they did not have an ETA of when they expect the new batch of BIOS files to be released.
This isnt good news. This is the same bs they feed us every time.
Does Asus ever plan to release a signed 64 bit driver for RAID use on the Crosshair V? One that's compatible with a standard Windows 7 installation?
0813 BIOS now available for M5A97 Evo (and presumably similar boards).
I wonder if this bios is good for those of us still on Thuban/Deneb, or if from now on, ASUS will be optimizing only for AM3+ CPUs?Quote:
1. Improve memory compatibility
2. Improve system stability
You can use the SATA RAID driver available on AMD site:Quote:
Originally Posted by freeloader
http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownloa...d_windows.aspx
It's showed as "SB8xx RAID Driver for Windows 7", but it can be safely installed on all SB7xx/8xx/9xx Southbridge based motherboards.
I used these drivers for a long time, in a RAID-5 configuration on my previous board (ASUSTeK M3A78-T, AMD 790GX/SB750 chipset).
Now I'm running my RAID on a discrete PCIe SAS card (see my signature), so I don't need them anymore.
The latest version of these AHCI RAID storport drivers (belonging to Catalyst 11.11) are reported as of version 3.3.1540.17.
In RAID package you'll find the latest array management software: AMD RAIDXpert.
I'm wondering the same, too. I'm still running on 0705...Quote:
Originally Posted by devguy
does anyone know if the M5A79 Evo supports induvidual core control of BD? (as opposed to just being able to kill modules)
^
for the record, it does NOT :p
I don't see why it would matter, considering the gained performance is lost in 4 threads and extra OC headroom
Cos we like to play :p
some benchmarks may favour a 1 core / module situation.
it allows switching off a whole module currently
Quote:
Originally Posted by freeloader
I've never had an issue, I just used the driver on my install disk...Quote:
Originally Posted by fastleo63
In device manager the RAID controller is listed as
Quote:
Driver Provider: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Driver date: 9/23/2010
Driver Version: 3.2.1540.92
Digital Signer: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Yeah, but only some single thread programs benefit and only a small amount...programs using 2-4 threads will benefit as well but you lose approx 100-200 Mhz OC headroom which offsets the performance difference especially when you add the threads back. It seems it scales better though, especially in games that use up to 4 threads but scale no furtherQuote:
Originally Posted by mAJORD
Anybody tried a 960T on a M5A97 board? I want to know if its worth updating to the latest bios or I should just return the board. 0705 doesn't recognize this chip.
The chip has been supported since day one since the 960T is a normal Thuban with two disabled cores.Quote:
Originally Posted by halfwaythere
Supporting the CPU and displaying its name string correctly are two different things.
However the name string should be displayed correctly with 0810 bios ;)
Since the board doesn't boot and the cpu warning led is lit I'd say the cpu is not supported in 0705. I wouldn't have bothered posting if this was just a naming problem.
No, the ASUS M5/CHV series do not support 960T at all. This has been a known issue...Quote:
Originally Posted by The Stilt
That's because it doesn't support the CPU, you should know already as it's not in the CPU Support list. All M4A/CH4 boards support the 960T though.Quote:
Originally Posted by halfwaythere
It's not supported at all on these boards...Quote:
Originally Posted by halfwaythere
That's just lovely. The only decent board is almost 50$ more. Thank you Asus.
Apparently my reading skill are not what they used to be and forum folklore doesn't really help:
From the M5A97 Pro compatibility page:
I could have gotten a dud that has all of the cores locked. :) Hopefully tomorrow when I'll be getting another AM3 cpu all this will be cleared.Quote:
Phenom IIX4 960T (HD96ZTWFK4DGR),3.0GHz,95W,rev.E0,SocketAM3,Quad-Core ALL
0402
I wonder DRAM ratio setting in BIOS of CH5F is not official support by CPU (over 1866 @ 200BCLK)
anyone try it ?
Hmm, interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by halfwaythere
The CHVF doesn't support Zosma last time I checked, neither did M5A99X Evo, maybe it was added in a later BIOS or the 97 is fine with it O_o
I guess no one knows it all, but 0402 is a pretty old bios.
Anyhow it appears I got a DOA board since the second CPU and a new set of ram gives me the same result. So much for asus and their great quality control. I hate that freakin' cpu_led.
@ beepbeep2: If you look real close you'll find that Zosma is supported on all of the 9xx boards and for a while now.
I had no problems with the ram @ 2133Mhz in the Crosshair V ( same settings as this board ) until the LAN and USB died and I RMA'd it, I'm still waiting for it to be replaced. Frankly I was disappointed with the V I've found the SABERTOOTH to be a far better board so far, when they finally replace it I'll use it in another machine on the network.Quote:
Originally Posted by PatRaceTin
ThankyouQuote:
Originally Posted by Tonyb
i just try myself i can select DDR 2400 without overclocking cpu bus
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/9...1030pat.th.png
Got myself a 990x Evo on the way. Hoping this one works. :)
Finally! New bios for the Sabertooth, vers 0901 .... :up:
Find it here:
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/So...ERTOOTH_990FX/
I haven't tried it yet, don't have time tonight.
I'll flash it tomorow though. ;)
Also available for M5A99X Evo.
If you want to possibly unlock a 960T try the Biostar TA990FXE for 130usd.
I've a 960T in my CHV that runs fine. It does 4.3GHz on air, I can't successfully unlock it though.
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2078376
It can almost run 4.5 and I can't get that stable. I'm not willing to use more voltage than that on air.
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2079884
You should try a newer version of cpu-z because older ones don't report voltages accurately. I don't care so much about unlocking as long as my chip runs cold and stable at 4Ghz and 1.32v.
1.57.1 isn't very old :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by halfwaythere
Bit of a Thread necro but here we go
Sabertooth 990FX
1090T @ 4Ghz
16Gb of Crucial Smart Tactical Tracers @ 1600 7-7-7-21
What do we think is better
Above or
CPU @ 4.3
RAM @ 1866 9-9-9-27
That ram should run 1866 8-8-8-24 easy Panther.
Otherwise for the CPU bit why would it matter? Changing the frequency to 4.3 is as easy as bumping the multiplier and voltage a little. (Provided the CPU is capable)
I am just testing it atm
The chip /boards seems a bit finicky now especially with the NB as I have it at 3Ghz at 1.3
I will have to try tomorrow to see if i can get 1866 cas 8
Will I see any real differences going to that from cas 7 1600?
You will have to test it your self.Quote:
Originally Posted by Panther_Seraphi
Simple AIDA/EVEREST tests will tell the story...if not that then compare 8M SuperPi runs or something...not too long but a difference should be noticeable.
Does anyone know why Asus doesn't include caching in their raid rom??
in last BIOS is issue with HT link at auto (for FX)...Only 2200 MHz than right 2600 MHz, so a bit lower performance :(, or u must manually change it :)
Is it normal, that the SB850 has worse performance than the intel P55? I noticed slightly longer boot times with my new Crosshair IV Formula, compared to my "old" P55-GD65...also the performance-score is lower than on the intel?
You need to be more specific as to how you loaded your chipset drivers if you need some help. There should be no practical difference in speeds. Need to know your motherboard #s, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by GrossmeisterB
And the title does say "ASUS - Official AMD 9xx Chipset Series Motherboard Support"
From my limited knowledge and experience, for best operation you should F6-load the AMD sata.inf with your BIOS set to 'AHCI'
I have a Crosshair IV Formula, running Win7 x64. The controller is in RAID-mode, installed the driver with F6-method from USB-memory during Windows-setup.
How about a CHIVF Bios!!!!
WTF? Not looking to jump ship, CHIVF is totally capable of running BD...4.8GHz for me day to day, but the rest is bull-ish! Lets get some real going!
Unfortunately noone from Asus cares anymore. It just need fix for turbo mode, cores control (on/off) and probably higher mem dividers.
The board even clocks memory fine, but seems we won't get the desired update.
PS: Oh, TurboEVO won't be updated as well.
:D
Crosshair Formula V
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/asus/mb/So...-ASUS-1402.zip
New Sabertooth bios:
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/So...-ASUS-1208.zip
C5F+GSkill over 2400 MHz
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...13#post5106813
New M5A99x EVO bios:
http:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/...-ASUS-1208.zip
ftp:
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/So...-ASUS-1208.zip
Seems every 9xx board has got the 1208 build?
Guys, what about Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ?:up:
+Thunderbolt
+post display
+better VRM and OC
+new integrated soundcard with LED red line (as Maximus V series)
-maybe BIOS flashback utility
Attachment 127448
Attachment 127449
http://vr-zone.com/articles/asus-s-a...rt-/16207.html
Need bios update for original Sabertooth 990FX board. Only the R2.0 got an update :(
+1 for that sabertooth update.
need croshair V version one bios update
Are you serious? Does that mean all Asus AM3+ motherboards that are not "R2.0" will not get an update to support Piledriver?
i just looked for crosshair V original NOTHING but crosshair V formula Z cpu is listed
no, old boards r1 has BIOS support Vishera.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miwo
UEFI builds with Vishera support are already posted for V1 990FX boards. 1605 or 1503 (depends on board model).
looks, AMD life will be again back this year here...FX Vishera is much better than old one.
Found it posted today - go to Asus's global site - don't know if this link will work or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darakian
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/AMD...90FX/#download
Bios 1604 out now for Sabertooth 990FX R1.0:
http://support.asus.com/download.asp...GanpgqHG8yN8yQ
But as Raja so graciously pointed out, the 1503 bios also supports it :)
Hi!
I just want ask if someone tried m5a97 rev 1.xx motherboards with new fx series. Asus have no support and techsupport give me no answer.
the stilt says me on finnish forum they will work without problems but i just want ask if someone have real experience?
Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z.
After I updated the bios with 0901 and the Irog Firmware I shutdown the PC for a couple of minutes. After that I get the FF code no matter what I do. The led remains on DRAM led. I have try with ELPIDA BDBG , PSC 3GA, Hynix CFR,Hynix BFR IC , CPU Reset, clear cmos. The only code I get is FF. I don't have any video signal, I can't acces the bios.
Any suggestions
New BIOS for Sabertooth 990FX R2.0: 1101, 2012.11.06 update
1. Improve system stability. 2.Support new CPUs.
Download
New BIOS for Sabertooth 990FX R2.0: 1201, 2012.11.13 update
1. Improve system stability.
DL
Has Asus fixed the no beep on bootup in the R2.0 series?
@ cab
I have 1006 bios and it beeps :)
New BIOS for Sabertooth 990FX R2.0: 1302, 2012.12.07 update
1. Improve system stability.
DL
@SwatMatti
Friend of mine has it with 8320, works ok.