I wish I didn't have so many projects on the go.. thats an epic deal!
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I wish I didn't have so many projects on the go.. thats an epic deal!
interesting development guys
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arima-AMD-Op...item232622d83a is the usual Arima we all have... i found another variant with diff power phases
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arima-Quad-C...item232622d92c
Could this one be... hex core able? I'll try find out in feb!
First one is (I think) earlier PBC revision (40GCMG020-B500-005 vs 40GCMG020-D400-100), have extra jumpers and diagnostic ports on-board.
Second one is different version (80-MSVBD0-G0D01-1001)? Network and USB ports are in different place, battery holder is different, some new dip switches and not even single fan connector on-board, etc.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps630f8d34.jpg
BTW I have one on my way (ETA 1/10).
Which one is on the way to you? There are fan connectors on the MS board, they're just harder to find :P
80-msvbd0-g0d01-1001Quote:
Originally Posted by confusis
I'm blind! :cool:
Let me know about the MS board. 1/4 the ram slots on my green board are..dead.. so I'm investing in a new board in Feb.. either one of those boards, and swap my green bios chip in if needed
Forgot to mention, my green is D750-106Quote:
Originally Posted by AXm77
Interestingly, if the codes match, the MS board has bios version 10.01!
I will.Quote:
Originally Posted by confusis
So far I saw 4 PCB revisions of the board:Quote:
Originally Posted by confusis
41-CMG020-B00G / 40GCMG020-B500-005 - older version ?
41-CMG020-D00G / 40GCMG020-D400-100 - most popular blue one
41-CMG020-D01G / 40GCMG020-D750-106 - your green PCB
___-______-____ / 80MSVBD0-G0D01-1001 - mysterious one.
So following your logic, looks for me like it is newer PCB revision (80 vs 40 - maybe split plane power delivery for Istanbul) at early stages (BD0 vs 020). Not sure how to compare G0D01 vs D750. Last section is BIOS revision (my D400 have 1.00, yours 1.06 so new one looks like 10.01 or maybe 1.001).
I hope it's split power plane - the power phases are much different. I note 7 instead of 5 caps per CPU around each socket. I suppose the real defining factor will be a real world test. I sense my manual will be getting an update :P It's the first time I've seen a diff layout on the Arima quad so either way it could be interesting.
On a side note.. if it is indeed a dev board.. dev bioses are usually entirely unlocked.. i.e. unlocked clock and multipliers >.> I'm also hoping for better ACPI so we can run windows server, but I'm not holding my breath. Bonus side is Valve is moving a lot of games to linux compatible so these could make gaming rigs soon enough :P
If i could actually get a BIOS opened up properly, we could see and grab the best bits of each BIOS version, mash em up and see what we get :D
I have bad news.
Yesterday, I set my spare Arima to test components (cpu, memory, graphic, psu adapters), to be 100% sure, all are in working order.
Fedex speed up delivery, and I got motherboard today. First, I swapped components from my spare to new board, turn on switch, fans spun up
light on, but I saw constant 4th LED (red) on and nothing on monitor. On my spare board that LED making single flash, just before monitor turns on.
That new board have bunch DIP switches, so I started playing with that, with no results. After that, I installed Opteron 2378 (Shanghai) - same thing
constant red LED and nothing on monitor. Next was 2419 (Istanbul) - results were same..
In next step, I decided to go back to 8354 (B2) and swapped BIOS chips with my spare - nothing new.
After that I set up my spare board with Barcelona and dropped BIOS chip from new board - surprise - I saw light on monitor switching from amber to blue.
Next - kick in a.. - "Obey Man" welcome me, but it look different (he was smaller). I hit DEL and in BIOS, I went to check AGESA version
big disappointment - same 3.1.1.0. When you look at first page:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps9f3a9fbe.jpg
you can see older Core version (4.6.0 vs 4.6.1 in 1.06) and older date (08/10/2007 vs 04/16/2008).
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...psab40583e.jpg
So 80MS board is older revision - bad surprise. I'll try to backup that BIOS just for sake having it, and I'll send it back to seller (can't get it to work).
So list will look:
___-______-____ / 80MSVBD0-G0D01-1001 - first revision
41-CMG020-B00G / 40GCMG020-B500-005 - older version ?
41-CMG020-D00G / 40GCMG020-D400-100 - most popular blue one
41-CMG020-D01G / 40GCMG020-D750-106 - your green PCB
Damn. Good to know though - a copy of that BIOS would be appreciated, maybe it's a bit more.. open than 1.06 (i.e. easier to hack), or have different ACPI. If you could, could you please grab a photo of all the BIOS menu screens (only the main ones)
As a quick test, could you try boot a windows instal disc as well? Quickest way to test ACPI :P could be WHAMI spells out Windows host AMI, but i'm probably clutching at straws here
I have Flashrom backup of BIOS, but it is very unstable. I did it on my spare board (never got 80MS board to boot). In Ubuntu it have huge problem with graphic - (12.04 never started correctly, in 10.4 I have to wait 10~15s for any graphical window to open (terminal working OK). Flashrom was instantly crashing system with PCI-E graphic installed (ATI X300 PCI-E, AMD FirePro V5900 - both working perfect with 1.xx BIOS-es). It was better, when I installed ATI X1300 PCI card (that is biggest difference I found - Arima with this card never booted in any 1.xx BIOS-es), but still after read or write it was locking system. Did not tested any Windows, but for that, I guess, I need some Server version - 2003 or 2008?
7/vista pro/ultimate should be fine - it will only show two cpus, but all I want to see is if the ACPI is complete. Thanks dude
This is link for that BIOS:
0.07
I highly recommend to have second BIOS chip with backup before flashing this one.
BTW If you stay too long in BIOS, it will freeze.
Windows 7 installation (USB pen drive) do not even start, just continuously rebooting.
Screen shots:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps9f3a9fbe.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...psbc5df0bb.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps8c5caea0.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps7549f77a.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps2692edb2.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps617ba28b.jpg
jesus, all this talk some how you guys have made an arima even more unstable :shocked:
I don't know what are you talking about. My two D400-100 Arimas are rock solid. One as cruncher ( I don't even remember, but I think 5 months without touching).Quote:
Originally Posted by NKrader
Second one, as a tester, with many hardware changes, survived screwed power supply and cpu, still booting up every time I turn on power. Very solid hardware ( as server one is).
I've got a couple of boards that are sitting idle. One I think is dead hard core and the other I dont know whats its pre-medona problem is. If someone wants them for the price of shipping, PM me :up:
Hi Guys,
A little off topic so apologies for the bad etiquette on my first post :)
Have been following the thread, reading up on the past posts etc... as I was considering picking up one of the Arima boards and this thread has been an absolute goldmine of details about a board for which, quite frankly, details are scarce to non-existent.
I did in the end decide not to go for the Arima board as it does not seem to be something for the faint at heart and I really needed something a bit more "consumer" oriented. I managed to find a Supermicro board (H8QMi-2-0) which supports six core 8400 series for ?129 which will hopefully be easier on my stress levels but nowhere near the bargain value of the Arima!
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has provided input to this thread, without which I may have ended up buying a board that wasn't really suitable for me.
I'm amazed at what you have managed to achieve with so little information, keep up the good work as I'm sure there are other people out there beside me who've found this thread invaluable, and good luck in your continuing efforts to tame the Arima :D
Regards
Xeinn
AXM77, very much appreciated.
Yeah, the Arima is a fussy beast, only for those who are determined to get older, obsolete, unsupported hardware running.. it's frustrated me on more than one occasion! Hope your H8QMi serves you well :)
yes got so tired of it stopping working once a week for no reasonQuote:
Originally Posted by confusis
Odd, apart from the RAM slot issue, mine has been stable!
Sirs. I have found a cheaper source of plugs for these monsters:
http://lutro0-customs.myshopify.com/...male-connector
http://lutro0-customs.myshopify.com/...male-connector (url is funky but it works)
$0.60 each (USD)
what an odd thing to be passionate enough about to make a website and then sell them.