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Is there someplace I can read what was fixed/changed?
Unfortunately not.
I rarely get any release info/change-list.
does anyone tried G22 bios? how about G21?
which is better and stable?
thanks :)
Could somebody post some feedback, which one is the best and etc.?
P06 seems to be the most stable, bug-less BIOS for 24/7.
G22 looks good for benching.
BenchZowner,
If you would also not mind posting what switches to use when flashing the bios from awdflash USB stick method.
That would be of help for me, as I will bookmark this thread for quick reference.
Here's how I flashed my board using my USB Flash Disk Drive:Quote:
Originally Posted by DaKon
1) Download the SFX Installer containing a Windows 98SE Boot Disk Image & the HP USB Storage Format Tool from here ( Click me! )
2) Run the HPtoolWIN98image.exe and press the Install button.
3) After the extraction process the SFX Installer will automatically launch the setup program for the HP USB Storage Format tool.
Continue the installation via the setup wizard as usual.
4) Plug in your USB Flash Disk Drive, and open up HP's USB Storage Format tool.
Select your USB Drive at the "Device" drop-down menu.
Set the File System to FAT32.
Give your volume a label ( e.g. FLASH )
In the format options field:
tick the "Quick Format" option
tick the Create a DOS startup disk and select the "using DOS system files located at" option and press the "..." button ( Browse ) and set it ( select ) to point at C:\Temp\Windows 98SE Boot Disk directory
Finally press the "Start" button and wait for the format process to finish.
When done, close the HP USB Storage Format tool by pressing the... close button
5) Now open the flash drive @ My Computer and copy and paste the BIOS File ( 8A1F1G13 ) and the awdflash.exe file that I'm going to link as well.
download awdflash.exe ( click me! )
6) Now restart the PC and boot from your USB Drive.
At the command prompt type the following command:
awdflash 8A1F1G13.BIN /py /sn /Wb /cd /cc /cp /ch /H2
and press enter.
Give it some time, it will load the AWDflash utility, and automatically input the commands.
Thanks for posting that switch Bill.:up: I've been using it on other Award bios boards also.
so there is a difference between benching and 24/7Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
what do you consider the good qualities that
you recommend for benching, and 24/7
i have 3 BR's boards now so i'm interested is what bios i should be using and 1 is for benching and 2are my 24/7 workstations...
thanks in advance/
I just switched to P06 and there is very easy methode for flashing it. Create a bootable USB Stick, copy AWDFLASH, your BIOS and an Autotexec.bat on it.
Edit the Autoexec.bat to:
@echo off
cls
@ECHO OFF
C:\AWDFLASH xxxxxxx.BIN /cks/sn/py/cc/cd/cp/ld/qi/WB/ch
echo "The version of BIOS was inaccurate,"
echo "Please remove the floppy, download the right one and re-flash."
@ECHO OFF
(xxxxxxx.BIN is standing for your BIOS)
After you restarted, check that your Harddrive is first Bootpriority and the USB Stick is first Bootpriority in drives. Load Optimized Defaults and reboot. After that your Bios should flash automaticly.
Little Edit, because my order was a bit wrong (of course you have to load optimized defaults before setting Boot Priorities..)
Added the missing links for the tools, just noticed they were missing, sorry.
a new bios, p08 is out, but the date es "old"
Updated: 04/30/09
Version: 8A1F1P08
LINK
maybe not :P but i see p08 and not 07
Link shows support for xp only? Tried to download and i get error on page.
the error of something linked to the sql base and user 'sa'?
me too, i can download the bios, i don't know how, but i not sure for install that.
Don't use firefox to download it. Launch up good old ie8 and the you can download p08.
What does P08 specifically do that P06 does not? I saw the "Update Intel RC code to version 1.03.4.", but what does that mean?
The only things that I have gathered is that it did a Update Intel RC code to version 1.03.4. My assumption is that is a microcode update. I am testing the p08 now.
For me it has seemed to improve memory compatibility as I am able to push my Mushkins more than before. I have previously used p06 p07 and g22.
It seems like P07 was removed. wonder why.
Nostromo
Microcode update.. hm.. for new CPU? Then its kinda same as P07 or probably even P06.
I have a D0 engineering sample, I can only get it to windows in safe mode and overclock there. It worked fine on a GA-EX58-UD3R with a decent OC.
Currently have the G13 bios, is there one with better support for the about to be released CPUs?
Flash to P06 immediately and your life will become better & easier in a flash ;)
Or P07 which is for D0's .. or not?
It's currently on G22 but I cannot OC in BIOS, using Aegis is fine but turbo's not kicking in and the RAM (3x2GB Dominator GT 2000MHz) isn't set up right.
up grade to G25 bios that fixes a lot of the stepping problem
BIOS Archive List Updated!
Official Post from Foxconn Forum:
I LOVE IT :DQuote:
well the wait is over here it is
http://www.yourfilehost.com/media.ph...e=8A1F1G25.zip
ok the list is a bit like this
Added BIOS setup control item "PCI Express Bus Clock".
Added BIOS setup control item "CPU QPI Latency".
Added BIOS setup control item "IOH QPI Latency".
Added BIOS setup control item "CPU QPI Drive Strength".
Added BIOS setup control item "IOH QPI Drive Strength".
Added "Current Timings" item.
Added "CPU Hardware Prefetcher" item.
Modify "DRAM Voltage" default from 1.85V to 1.70V for "Memory Profile Select"
Auto and "Virtual XMP" Enabled.
Modify "CPU VTT (UnCore) Voltage" default from added 5 step to 9 step for
"Memory Profile Select" Auto and "Virtual XMP" Enabled.
Modify for BIOS item "QPI Target Speed" show wrong speed.
Modify BIOS POST CPU speed string from 3.06GHz to 3.07GHz for 950 CPU.
VID defaults for some older CPU how sorted
am the not working list is like this
PCI-E clock(still been worked on ) so you can get to 102.4 but helps a little on bclk
Cas Latency 1 lower then it should be
CPU and IOH QPI Latency options - if you scroll up from auto to 256, it doesn't let you scroll back down to 0
so have fun
thanks
Carl
Added BIOS setup control item "CPU QPI Latency".
Added BIOS setup control item "IOH QPI Latency".
Added BIOS setup control item "CPU QPI Drive Strength".
Added BIOS setup control item "IOH QPI Drive Strength".
what this functions actualy do??
how to set it?
Stay on topic please.Quote:
Originally Posted by globi-wan
This is a BIOS Archive thread, not a Q&A about BIOS Settings.
Theres a new oficial bios P08
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/downlo...eywords=&sort=
Great news! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by MJRL
Does anyone have a change log for this one?
Blood RAGE GTI + BIOS G25 - is this good idea ?
I am having an issue, I followed your OP instructions but on start up it looks like it is going to load command promt but all I get is a black screen never loads the command line. the AWDflash.exe and p-08 bin are the only files on the pen drive.
Nevermind I figured it out, for some reason when it went into boot from flash drive my monitor went blank but turning the monitor off then back on made the command text appear.
Updated!
P08 & P09 BIOSes added!
Can you post the link to the new bios?? I dont find in the QF web page...at least the BIOS you tell here...Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
TKS!! :up:
It's in front of you all this time...Quote:
Originally Posted by Orego
PAGE 1... FIRST POST...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
You right, my mistake..sorry...Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
somebody have some info about what was fixed/changed in 09 version?
thanks benchzowner
any changelog for p09?
edit
my bad it was already asked above
Nope, I don't have any info about the changes, neither does Carl ( Lord Trident )
So is there a BIOS that fixes issues with extreme processors and vcore jumping around? My 3570 doesn't operate at higher multipliers than 24, which is a shame, because I would like the board for benching purposes. (I have the G25 BIOS)
G29 Added.
Doesn't work for most people.
Boots fine with a Gulftown though :D
So it works only with i9? Not bad.. :)
G30 is out, but reports say that it doesn't work at all with the current i7 CPUs :D
I think I need to edit the first post, add G30, and add a warning regarding the G29 & G30 BIOSes.
Well, later on :)
Let me guess your sig.. Foxconn Quantum-Force ex-employees? :)
Hahaha, no, you're wrong :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mescalamba
My previous and some current contacts from a few manufacturers.
If it was an ex-Foxconn employees list, then I guess ( not confirmed ) that Carl B. ( Lord Trident ) should be in that list as well ( hopefully he's still there )
Heh, yea I know I was wrong.. I was just curious who they are.. :)
New bios G32 availabe.
New P10 BIOS is out
bios p09:D
Tsan, pci-e 118 , with hard mod ??Quote:
Originally Posted by tsan
Sw
Yeap.
He hardmodded the mobo as instructed.
impressive... :o
Where? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Guilhax
Thanks, well.....must be done :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/downlo...eywords=&sort=Quote:
Originally Posted by gr8golf
Sw
Just swap the resistor's position as shown in the picture ( nevermind the number, it's wrong :) )
http://i44.tinypic.com/142dcg5.jpg
Thanks !!!:)Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
Sw
Im having troubles finding the jumper on my Bloodrage in order to allow for me to flash the bios... can anyone post a picture or tell me where it is on the motherboard? and how it should look?
thanks.
Don't think the BloodRage has a write protect BIOS EEPROM jumper.
What happens when you try to update the BIOS Mabyboi ?