ASUS Mainboard unlock PhenomII X2 550 @ Quad-Core

ASUS motherboard model and BIOS support Version:

M4A79 Deluxe (BIOS: 1503)
M4A79T Deluxe (BIOS: 1202)
M4A78-E (BIOS: 1101)
M4A78T-E (BIOS: 1304)



Open method: BIOS Lane, ACC function Unleashing Mode under a number of options, the Unleashing Mode is set to Enable, you can open the 4 core CPU smoothly.
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According to the source of the problem that there is no chance, but did not play because there can not be linked to guarantees for new users to purchase the above-mentioned PhenomII X2 550 motherboard with the user can try

'Unleashing' Mode?

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Well that was a laugh at ASUS engineers. Thanks for the heads-up. I wonder if this is the same thing as in "EC Firmware" in Gigabyte BIOS.

Pretty much is the same thing UNLEASHING = HYBRID MODE for ACC FIRMWARE,,

They need to do this for the New BIOSes on M3A's ass well..


Im glad vendors are paying attention to what Enthusiasts like to do.

Even if you dont own a unlocking CPU(regular X4) its the kinda options we like in a BIOS Especially when you pay for a upper end Mobo to Tweak with.

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Originally Posted by gOtVoltage

Pretty much is the same thing UNLEASHING = HYBRID MODE for ACC FIRMWARE,,

They need to do this for the New BIOSes on M3A's ass well..


Im glad vendors are paying attention to what Enthusiasts like to do.

Even if you dont own a unlocking CPU(regular X4) its the kinda options we like in a BIOS Especially when you pay for a upper end Mobo to Tweak with.

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so, they need to do it "ASS" well LOL, sorry had to pick.

They said the manufactures were going to do this despite AMD discouraging it, ButAMD decided to turn their heads. Most likely cause they know this will just help increase sales.

Hahaa oops. Late night:wasntme:



I think its a big step for AMD or what ever to let us (Play how we want to play.):D

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Originally Posted by gOtVoltage

Hahaa oops. Late night:wasntme:



I think its a big step for AMD or what ever to let us (Play how we want to play.):D

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Just another way to help win the enthusist. I still think AMD seems to try harder to find ways to keep our attention. They are on the right track, and will soon be releasing some excited things. At least I believe so.

I'm at BIOS 1402 (1403?) right now and I can get 3.24Ghz OC with all Voltage settings on Auto.
I put bios 1602 in and I think it sucks. I couldn't even get 3.0 Ghz stable with a lowered NB speed and a voltage bump CPU&NB.

It also kept saying unleashed mode failed. With ACC on and with it off.

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Originally Posted by Eternalightwith

It also kept saying unleashed mode failed. With ACC on and with it off.

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Keep it at Auto.

we need this option for M3A78-T

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Originally Posted by daytripper67mi

we need this option for M3A78-T

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no you dont need,with the current mod bios enabling acc to +2 +2 +2 +2 works fine :up:

http://www.donanimhaber.com/Dunyada_...E_X4-14271.htm

Do you have any other pics?...lol

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Originally Posted by jagass

Do you have any other pics?...lol

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I will test next week M4A79 Deluxe +550

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Originally Posted by hey

no you dont need,with the current mod bios enabling acc to +2 +2 +2 +2 works fine :up:

http://www.donanimhaber.com/Dunyada_...E_X4-14271.htm

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I didn't think the 550 was supported until bios 1103 so i didn't try the mod bios.

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M4A79 Bios 1602 CPU 550 @ Quad

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Originally Posted by HondaGuy

M4A79 Bios 1602 CPU 550 @ Quad

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Mine comes tomorrow I think, I bet i'll have good luck on my UD5P. Did it really need that high voltage for that frequency?

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Originally Posted by charged3800z24

Mine comes tomorrow I think, I bet i'll have good luck on my UD5P. Did it really need that high voltage for that frequency?

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NO it did not need that much, it will boot up at stock volts, just playing around with this chip, wasent sure how much it need in order to boot up.....at 1.4volts Im able to hit 3.7

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Originally Posted by charged3800z24

Mine comes tomorrow I think, I bet i'll have good luck on my UD5P. Did it really need that high voltage for that frequency?

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Mine is here.

Good work SXS112:up:

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Originally Posted by HondaGuy

NO it did not need that much, it will boot up at stock volts, just playing around with this chip, wasent sure how much it need in order to boot up.....at 1.4volts Im able to hit 3.7

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OK, I was just curious. I hope mine does well.

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Originally Posted by gOtVoltage

Mine is here.

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Did it come today? I should have ordered mine before the weekend. I should have it by Wed. at the latest.

Just wondering if anyone has BIOS 1503?, wondering which one would be better to use for the 550...Or the one thats on ASUS site 1602......

We tried with M4A79T Deluxe (bios 1202) and Phenom II X2 550 BE (0913APMW) but didn't work with ACC auto + Unleashed mode enabled :(

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Originally Posted by Sampsa

We tried with M4A79T Deluxe (bios 1202) and Phenom II X2 550 BE (0913APMW) but didn't work with ACC auto + Unleashed mode enabled :(

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I look at the reaction

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Originally Posted by Sampsa

We tried with M4A79T Deluxe (bios 1202) and Phenom II X2 550 BE (0913APMW) but didn't work with ACC auto + Unleashed mode enabled :(

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We seem to have found winners in 0921**** so far. I believe the three of us had different boards as well.

how about with Crosshair III ....any one try ...??

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Originally Posted by HondaGuy

Just wondering if anyone has BIOS 1503?, wondering which one would be better to use for the 550...Or the one thats on ASUS site 1602......

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M4A79 Del as well 0921 chip

I am running Bios 1602, and although I passed 3 hours small FFTs at 3600MHz, Blend locks up the system in 3 seconds, and 3dVantage crashes after the first 2 tests. Blend runs fine with only two cores enabled.

I have tried adjusting CPU-NB and HT Link speeds up and down, adjusted voltage and right tried moving from auto acc to manual with default -2%, 0% and even +2%.

Highest I have gotten with AOD clocking the dual core was 4GHz.

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Originally Posted by sxs112

ASUS motherboard model and BIOS support Version:

M4A79 Deluxe (BIOS: 1503)
M4A79T Deluxe (BIOS: 1202)
M4A78-E (BIOS: 1101)
M4A78T-E (BIOS: 1304)



Open method: BIOS Lane, ACC function Unleashing Mode under a number of options, the Unleashing Mode is set to Enable, you can open the 4 core CPU smoothly.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/...fbb4efaf_o.jpg

According to the source of the problem that there is no chance, but did not play because there can not be linked to guarantees for new users to purchase the above-mentioned PhenomII X2 550 motherboard with the user can try

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Athlon II X3 405e :shocked:
That means propus is out.
Can i ask for...... benches as well as power consumption data.:yepp:

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Originally Posted by Neuromancer

M4A79 Del as well 0921 chip

I am running Bios 1602, and although I passed 3 hours small FFTs at 3600MHz, Blend locks up the system in 3 seconds, and 3dVantage crashes after the first 2 tests. Blend runs fine with only two cores enabled.

I have tried adjusting CPU-NB and HT Link speeds up and down, adjusted voltage and right tried moving from auto acc to manual with default -2%, 0% and even +2%.

Highest I have gotten with AOD clocking the dual core was 4GHz.

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Try setting ACC to +4, see if you can boot up, mine unlocks but this bios is buggy, run 3dmark06 as quad @3.8 scored in the 19800 ish, then other times I couldnt get the system to boot, just waiting on a newer bios to come out.

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Originally Posted by HondaGuy

Try setting ACC to +4, see if you can boot up, mine unlocks but this bios is buggy, run 3dmark06 as quad @3.8 scored in the 19800 ish, then other times I couldnt get the system to boot, just waiting on a newer bios to come out.

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You just need to get the MA790FXT-UD5P and the hyper-x RAM I have and call it a day...:p:

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Originally Posted by charged3800z24

You just need to get the MA790FXT-UD5P and the hyper-x RAM I have and call it a day...:p:

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In order to do that I need to get rid of some mobo around here then,,,,,Like we talked before :rofl:,,,, Whats one more mobo, as I say to her :rofl: :rofl:

She wants me to get rid of the M4A79, just might do it, that board you mention, store has one in stock, just might go and pick it up today...:shrug:

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Originally Posted by HondaGuy

In order to do that I need to get rid of some mobo around here then,,,,,Like we talked before :rofl:,,,, Whats one more mobo, as I say to her :rofl: :rofl:

She wants me to get rid of the M4A79, just might do it, that board you mention, store has one in stock, just might go and pick it up today...:shrug:

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sounds like a plan, how much they want for it?...just don't tell her I said to do it...:p:

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Originally Posted by charged3800z24

sounds like a plan, how much they want for it?...just don't tell her I said to do it...:p:

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They wanted 182.99 for that mobo, remember tho CAD here, There is always tomorrow to get it :ROTF:...

Just in Windsor right now, about 30 mins from the Detroit border.....

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Originally Posted by HondaGuy

They wanted 182.99 for that mobo, remember tho CAD here, There is always tomorrow to get it :ROTF:...

Just in Windsor right now, about 30 mins from the Detroit border.....

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not bad price really. Well if you do get it, let us know. Which I am sure you will:up:

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Originally Posted by HondaGuy

Try setting ACC to +4, see if you can boot up, mine unlocks but this bios is buggy, run 3dmark06 as quad @3.8 scored in the 19800 ish, then other times I couldnt get the system to boot, just waiting on a newer bios to come out.

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I just downgraded to 1403. OP needs to correct something, I can not find BIOS 1503 anywhere :(

1403 = dual core good ness. no quad.. will try +4 first but unleashing is not an option in this bios.

Will upgrade tback to 1602 and try +4 on that as well. I have vantage not 06 key, and that crashes with affinity error after 2nd test. (I assume first CPU test?)

If +4 does not fix it, than I will do what I bought this for, to try and get my aircooled 920 past 3700 3d stable :)

And as an aside, do what the 550 was bought for, a nice multiplier unlocked CPU for my foxconn a79a-s (of course I will try unlocking on that too).

I could just have a dud week 21 chip, but hey, it is the first amd dual core that got me to 4GHz, so I am not complaining AT ALL.

(Only found out about unlocking after I bought it :))

It is wierd that I could pass 3 hours of small FFTs at 3600MHz quad core p95. But blend messes it up. That should point me to what the problem is but since everything works otherwise... I cant be sure. L1/L2 cache issues on other 2 cores?


EDIT

Holy crap!!!

Cleared futuremark cache and am running through CPU tests now!!!

Will have to try Blend stress next I guess. :) IF it fails I will check out HW monitor to check temps (been finger testing for now) IF it reads over 30 I will try out the tuniq tower I modded for my 920 (bolt through kit and increased fans (HS yate and panaflo)

woo hoo!

An aside... ACC does not give me a per core option for some reason in bios... I mean I can set all cores and bios does not present an option to set it... maybe the bios flash did something... FxFxFx

No luck. Large and blend still pose problems.

As Dr Beckett would say "Ah Well, we gaive it a gud ruun, it'll make uh gud bennnch macheen"

(running 3800 at 1.35vcore right now :) )

With Unleashing mode enabled, core temp show 0 celcius in windows, but i can passed occt, any explanation ?

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1817/occtz.jpg
By Izallica

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Originally Posted by izallica

With Unleashing mode enabled, core temp show 0 celcius in windows, but i can passed occt, any explanation ?

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1817/occtz.jpg
By Izallica

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Yes, you have to use HWmonitor.

I believe the correct CPU temp is read under TMPIN0

EDIT WOW

Lot of volts there though. I dont think I used that many to get to 4GHz with all 4...

M4A78T-E (BIOS: 1304)

I can't find this version anywhere. Is it a typo? Do I need 1303?

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Originally Posted by firebat45

M4A78T-E (BIOS: 1304)

I can't find this version anywhere. Is it a typo? Do I need 1303?

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Must be a typo. Someone before was talking about 1503 before (and there is not one of them either)

Have anyone been receiving HyperTransport Sync Flood Errors on these boards? This only happens after a cold boot. Prime95 and OCCT tests show stability if it has been booted without the power turning off ex: restart, or after the sync flood error has already occurred.

All settings are set to Auto with Unleashing Mode Enabled. The board i am currently using is M4A78T-E. The mobo does not show any problems if Unleashing Mode is disabled.

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Originally Posted by mreddielu

Have anyone been receiving HyperTransport Sync Flood Errors on these boards? This only happens after a cold boot. Prime95 and OCCT tests show stability if it has been booted without the power turning off ex: restart, or after the sync flood error has already occurred.

All settings are set to Auto with Unleashing Mode Enabled. The board i am currently using is M4A78T-E. The mobo does not show any problems if Unleashing Mode is disabled.

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Me too, I have try all bios from Asus Website :shrug:

Unleashing Mode won't work. I have been working two days with it, and reboot my computer about two hundred times. My Mobo is Asus M4A78-E and Bios version 1203.:(

the plague still not solved up until bios 1604(M4A78T-E)

still 1st boot sure get hypertransport sync error :mad:

M4A79 Deluxe Bios 2101
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M4A79T Deluxe Bios 1604
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Unleashing mode works much better now (always unlocks on coldboot)
There is also a new option to select if you want to activate all 4 or just 3 Cores if unlocking the Phenom II X2 550. You can even choose which cores to be used in "X3" mode (cores 0,1,2 or 0,1,3)
Even STR works now with unleahing enabled.

Still can't get my Phenom II X2 550 stable as X4, but works fine as X3 with 0,1,2 and 0,1,3 so it doesn't seem to be a cpu problem...

m4a78t-e users, seems bios 1703 have solve the hypertransport flood issue, now on my 1st boot i dont get the error anymore ;)

yes! it has been fixed! it is gratifying to know that i did not have to replace the motherboard!

What about M3A79-T DeLuxe?

Any Unlocking core BIOS success

Thanks

Just bumping this, has anyone had luck in making the 4th core stable?

yupp,mine is stable with M3A78-T& bios 1403 occt stable 3.2 @1.35 v

HI everyone..
I was looking for an update and vuala.. :P

I can get this model of Phenom II 550BE

HDZ550WFGIBOX
Any idea is work on this model or only in a particular one?? can someone confirm that..

my mother is a M4A79 Delux.. so there not should be any problem right?

Thanks in advance= )

Really hope I don't get a warning for bumping a thread this old, but I think it's better than open a new one to discuss this same topic.

So, I'm still running my "old" M4A78T-E with a Phenom II 545. When I got this setup (january 2010) it unlocked perfectly the 4 cores (tested with prime95 and some games), At the time I tested it, I'm not sure which bios version I was using (2303, 2402 or 2503).
As the x2 was enough for me at the time and I was using the box cooler, so turned it off.
By the end of last year I wanted some more power so tried to turn the ACC on again, but this time the system froze at the "starting windows" screen, but this time the board had already the 3401 bios (I try to keep updated to get the "improvements"; serious mistake), and EZ Flash won't slow to downgrade back to 2402.

The differences in hadrware: box cooler upgraded to zalman cnps10x (dual-fan setup, so heat is not a problem) | ram: added 2x 2gb markvision and kept original 2x1gb kingston, all 1333mhz (they work perfectly in dual-channel now).
Software: had winxp 32bit and now win7 64bit (really not sure if I still had xp)

Since memory works perfectly now, and acc does not overclock it, I think it's not ram related.
So, it must be the bios version, or should I test any other things first? what?

Thanks in advance and sorry again to dig the thread...

It's probably BIOS related. Try to downgrade BIOS. You may try AFU236U.zip in pure DOS. It's not 100% safe, so be ready for hot-flash...

Thanks! :up:
Will try it tomorrow, starting with 2303, let's see what happens :cool:

If that works, then also try the latest 2x00 bios.

Most of the time when asus makes a 1x00 / 2x00 / 3x00 change it is very major.

Too late.. already flashed the 2303 (should have tested the latest 2x00), will try the unlock later, it's 5:20am and I still need to sleep :p

But I can assure you the 3x00 series are worthless for core unlocking... at least for the M4A78T-E, as my mobo already came with 2x00 and unlock worked, I should be testing just wih the 2x series, for now :rolleyes:

Thanks for the tips! :up:

Edit: ahh, now I've read properly, that's the idea!
But I should have tried the lastest 2x00 first, if that worked then I was set, if not I would try back again, now it should work but I will want to test the newer, and if dont work I will need to flash back again... :(

try unlock with 2303: no go
updated to 2702: also no go, even 3 cores (0, 2 and 3) that worked on 3401

and now? just buy a 960T and unlock to 6core? :P or is worth test the 2503?
Anyone heard of this before? the cpu stop unlocking? I also tried a linux livecd to make sure it was not windows related, but froze :(

Problem Solved! (not really)

Traded the 545 for my girlfriend's 555 BE, since she doesn't care for unlock or overclock and the 545 is enough for TF2 (the only "heavy" game she plays). This one was just turn on ACC in bios and done. Still using 2702 bios.

But later I remembered about turning off C1E and Cool and Quiet should help unlocking cores and I dont remember if I did this on the 545, so tested at my brother's 560BE that never even loaded windows with ACC on (like mine was lately). We turned off C1E and set core voltage to +0.1v (the lowest bump available) and NB to +0.05v (also the lowest) and gues what? it's been up for 5 hours, tested Arma2 an some other games, 4 cores working perfect! His MB is a Biostar TA880GB+

Will try this at the 545 when she get a better cooler (in fact, when I get a new one :p:) I don't trust the box one for this.

Next step with 555 is see how far it overclocks with 4 cores enabled! :D

So, for those trying to unlock cores, remember to carefully raise a little the voltage, should help :up: