Man, is this slow or what?
What, nobody here anymore?
I know there aren't exactly any news latelly.
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Man, is this slow or what?
What, nobody here anymore?
I know there aren't exactly any news latelly.
Finally the SO2 and OG up on Intel.
Anyone seen any SO2 reviews yet?
Funny how Intel now has ESET Internet Security Suite for download, trial version though, as usual.
Also, XTU is also up for download. Earlier than expected though, it was to be released in January. Only for the new boards though.
Guess we can always try with our boards, it should work. According to Intel XTU should work with Extreme boards from X38 onwards, guess we're included, right?!
Still they advise against it.
Anyone grabbed a P67 board and Sandy Bridge proc yet? They're aready out there, although Intel is releasing them only on January 5th.
Finally P67 makes the full PCIe 2.0 bandwidth available (5GT/s as opposed to 2.5GT/s on Intel chipsets this far).
Can't wait for X68 probably with PCIe 3.0, now that it was finalized. Still 8GT/s (double that of PCIe 2.0, considering the 128/130b encoding scheme now that reduces overhead) is overkill for any application today. Maybe when it's out it will make a difference, which I doubt.
Guess Intel will also include LightPeak (electrical, not optical) on it, instead of USB 3.0, or both.
Maybe that's why it's late, to accomodate all these newer techs. X58E is getting old!!
New BIOS 5529 for DX58SO, updated RAID and LAN ROMs. Were there still issues with RAID? Was it not fixed with the BIOS before?
I'll take a look. Seems to be some minor stuff and I think the RAID update is for 3TB and larger drives. It was supposed to be coming out soon.
Yes, maybe support for Advanced Format in larger than 2.2GB drives.
Why don't we get the same updates for our boards?! Sniff, come on Intel...
Manel,
Have you seen the specs on 2600K? Now you can see why I said there is not likely to be a x68. The performance of Sandy Bridge, even with 2 memory channels is more than my 975x/x58 with three. Sorry, but I couldn't say more until the product released. There will be a 4 channel server set, but it is related to the number of cores more than anything else.
djs
Yes, those are known for quite a while now. Been away for a while and haven't read any reviews/benchs yet but still I believe Intel has an X68 up their sleeve for the end of the year.
We're talking about an enthusiast platform of course, based as you say in the server chipset, of course. So is the X58, there are always both versions for every high end chipset from Intel (X58 actually has 3 versions, 1 desktop and 2 server for single and dual proc). X68, and believe me it will come, will feature 4 channel mem, PICe 3.0, probably Light Peak (maybe the reason Intel delayed, as well as let Sandy Bridge show it's full glory before the higher end part comes to light), SATA 6G (already present in the released 6 series parts), maybe USB 3 (although Inte (already final)l wants to push Light Peak) and UEFI support only. PCI is already gone in 6 series. Light Peak will come on copper not optical initially.
Sandy Bridge might be cool, but just wait to see the next platform for the high end/enthusiast market.
This is all cool but do we really need this much power? Most software today will not take advantage of it, I guess most of it it's just for our ePeen anyway.
X68 will be for i7-29xx (better guess anyone?!) and maybe i9?
If there wouldn't be an X68 how about the next version of the Extreme procs? Where will they run? Would we be stuck with X58 forever? It's over 2 years old now, don't think so!!
Beware that Ocing will be harder, although those K procs are unlocked, but the BCLK is now integrated on the chipset, which makes things harder to OC, since all internal clocks are now depending on this one.
When you mention better performance, well it's an improved proc (and a lot from what I see), slightly higher clocks, same core config, almost same clocks, slightly lower mem bandwidth.
But it will OC like hell with the unlocked multiplier, but not through BCLK like I said.
Anyway, looks good.
But I'll wait.
News: I headed at Anand for a quick spin while writing away here and 2600K and 2500K go as high as 4.4G on air, reaching 5G with better cooling. Wow!!
Seems I was right, and not. It will be released in Q4/11 in Socket LGA-2011 as we already new form the server side, and it's for procs known (at the moment) as Sandy Bridge-E (Enthusiast?) with 4 and 6 cores. Guess it might become X68 after all. No real specs still though. Procs will have all the goodies of SB.
Still, there will be in Q2 a Z68, similar to P67 but with graphics support, so the names will be too similar!
Intel are such morons some times. Their page continues to give out wrong and outdated info, will they ever learn?!
Imagine they state that their Extreme (?!), although not DX but DP67BG (but based on mid-range P67) supports Core i7-800 and Core i5-700 CPUs on LGA-1156. Go figure!!
Funny why Intel is so keen on not supporting USB 3.0 (after all they did including not releasing close to final specs so that others wouldn't be able to include it in their chipsets) and now they use a 3rd party controller (Renesas/NEC). Let's see if Light Peak will cut it.
This board looks cool. They even have a performance tuning guide for it, covering BIOS and XTU settings. Tey are indeed taking OCing seriously.
djs, I told you... really, can't see very well but I believe this is it!! Chinese source, if you trust them. Check it out at TechPowerUp. Unfortunatelly, images are blurred, board by MSI.
Intel LGA2011 Socket, X68 Express Chipset Pictured
Here are the first pictures of Intel's new high-end CPU socket, the 2011-pin land grid array (LGA2011). A selection of pictures of an unannounced motherboard by MSI made it to the internet. LGA2011, coupled with a new chipset, the Intel X68 Express, will drive the company's new high-end and enthusiast-grade processors that feature 6, 8, or 12 cores, and quad-channel DDR3 memory controllers. At first sight, the LGA2011 is huge! Its retention clip looks to be completely detachable by unhooking the retention bars on either sides. With all LGA sockets till date, you needed to unhook one retention bar, letting you open the retention clip along a hinge.
Since the processor has four DDR3 memory channels, there's room for only one DIMM per channel on a typically-sized ATX motherboard. On this particular motherboard, we can make out that there are two DIMM slots on either sides of the socket, accommodating two channels each. With this platform, Intel transferred the northbridge component completely to the CPU package, much like LGA1156/LGA1155. Therefore, the 32-lane PCI-Express controller is housed inside the CPU package. What remains of the chipset is a PCH (platform controller hub). Like P55/H55/P67/H67, the X68 is a PCH, a glorified southbridge. It will house a smaller PCI-E hub that handles various connectivity devices, a storage controller, a LPCIO controller, USB and HDA controllers, and the DMI link to the processor. We will get to know more about this platform as the year progresses.
Still don't see anything on the near term 12 month roadmap. Could be wrong, but don't think so. x58 'til the end of the year, maybe 18 months. LGA2011 for servers, maybe a SKULLTRAIL like board. Don't think it matters, unless you need 6-12 cores. 2600K is cheap, greased lightning. Sorry for the response lag, I stopped watching after a few no answer days. Procs are a different question. I would expect more, but for more money. AMD must be more than slightly concerned witht the 2600K and 2500K. In the states, 2500K plus M/b $320 after sale and rebates.
Hello guys,
I have for you small good new... New drivers for DX48BT2...
- From Intel it looks that the board is no longer supported, but I have done some searching and found new drivers for our lady. So here goes the links...
RAID - Intel Rapid Storage Technology 10.1.0.1008
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...orage&lang=eng
- Installed on my system and works 100%
RAID - Marvell eSATA Driver 1.2.0.7600
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...=3262&lang=eng
- Not installed on my system, but verified by comparing INF files. I guess it will work
LAN - Intel PRO Network 15.8.1 32bit and 64 bit version
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...=1637&lang=eng
- Installed on my system and works 100%
LAN - Intel PRO Network 15.8.1 16bit version (MS-DOS)
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...=1637&lang=eng
Audio 6224.7 v186
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...d=IDT&lang=eng
- Not installed. Checked from INI, should work
Audio Dolby Control Center 2.2.3
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...Dolby&lang=eng
- Not installed, not sure if it will work
Intel® Integrator Toolkit 4.0.3.280
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...olkit&lang=eng
- Should work based on the list of supported MBs
Intel® Integrator Assistant 1.1.6.869
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...stant&lang=eng
- Should work based on the list of supported MBs
(Remembet it's absolutely without waranty)
The only thing that I'm sad of is that DX58SO2 has updated SATA optional ROM to 10.1.0.1008.
- I would appreciate if Intel could release some new BIOS for DX48BT2 without any BIOS fixes, just update for SATA ROM.
djs
Yes, right now an i7-2600K and say a DP67BG Burrage mobo would be a great setup, although the Burrage doesn't seem to OC that well, like Intel would ever produce a champion board!! Still, it seems Asus makes these for Intel. And I thought only Foxconn would make boards for Intel. MSI and Gigabyte also from what I understand, depends on the board. Intel might just go Taiwan.
If I had to put up a system right now I guess this would be on one of the top places in my list, guess the SO2 would still come on top, not sure.
Guma
Great find. Yes, pitty Intel will not update BIOS with the newer RAID option ROM, guess they will not ever I'm affraid.
LAN drivers are for XP, but also available for others OSes.
Beware that the audio codec in our board might not be supported by these drivers, they're for P45 boards that use a different codec.
The Dolby Contrl Center is also for the Realtek codec in DX58SO and other boards based on 4 series and 5 series chipsets, not sure it will work.
Why on earth doesn't Intel update drivers regularly?!
I'm happy to see that, as expected, most P67 boards are now shipping with UEFI. As expected also, most (Taiwanese) manufacturers just stuff there all the colors and crappy graphics as they can.
It's cool to leave past the BIOS old text based interface but a simple lean interface is enough. The real deal should be to move away from the x86 16bit limitations (finally), faster boot, and being able to use a mouse of course.
This is getting boring, nothing new latelly.
Intel could at least update the RAID option ROM on our boards, and the drivers on their page.
Come on guys, if you're reding this, and I know you are, please!!!
New nVidia drivers out, 266.58, only BS stuff. Wish nV would drop the SLI block on their drivers for boards other than X58. Maybe now tat they (re) signed the deal with Intel they will. Funny how the driver is now smallr in size.
Also, pretty soon (25th) the new GTX560 Ti will be out. Why Ti again nVidia? They just blew my expectations of this card, looks sloppy designed, reference green PCB... well, maybe not my next card after all. I was hoping they would keep the vapor chamber cooler but seems not.
There is a newer INF v9.2.0.1021 chipset driver but it seems for P/H67 only. Haven't dl'ed it yet but I'd expect it to support older chipsets too.
Anyone moved to Sandy Bridge yet?
It seems Windows 7 SP1 just went RTM a couple of days ago, 18th to be more precise.
It seems RTW (release to web) will occur only in the week 14-18 February.
Dear Friends::(:(:(
AS Guma Said, we have updates looking by other ways than the drivers download ways.
This is a good MB DX48BT2, and i will replace it perhaps at the end of this year, cause it is very expensive and needs to found devices compatible for the system carefully.
Please try not to refuse this thread, instead to enrich with your knowledges as Manel and other people do, shame for Intel to banned all news for our Bonetrail MB, maybe a new bios could be good for the best Nanotechnology Company of the World=INTEL.:up::up::up:
Paty
Yes, too bad Intel doesn't care for us anymore.
So, SP1 working good for you? Now I might just upgrade to 7, although I like Vista's UI a lot more.
It seems DP67BG has UEFI instead of BIOS as well, finally. Although, contrary to other manufacturers, it's still text based UI instead of graphical like Asus' and MSI's, AsRock's and the likes.
Still, it should be faster to boot than BIOS. Funny, Intel still calls it BIOS on their page.
Just thinking that Intel was the promoter of UEFI and only now it comes to the consumer desktop boards!! Server has it for a long time, even Apple uses it for years.
Go figure.
I guess the next step for Intel is to have an UEFI implementation like their XTU, now that would look great.
nVidia GTX 560 Ti (sigh!) out today, with drivers 266.66 just out the oven...
Ugly cooler, wish they kept the GTX470/480 one, vapor chamber. This one is back to heat pipes. OK, I know it's enough but still...
Well, IIA seems have been updated in the last days, only for the DX48BT2 and upwards, since our beloved DX38BT is dead for support. Should work though, I'd think.
Still, no other driver updates.