**Official BIOSTAR TPower X58 Review/Overclock/Guide Thread**

**Nelly** · 01-10-2009, 07:16 PM

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Compatable Air Cooling List (NOTE: Doesnt take into consideration case sizes)

Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme-1366 RT

Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme + LGA1366 Bolt-Thru-Kit

Noctua NH-U12P SE1366

Zalman CNPS9700 LED Aero Flower + ZM-CS4A LGA1366 Clip Kit

Compatable Ram List - Bootable with default voltage to bios

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OCZ 6GB Platinum DDR3 PC3-1600 (3x2GB) CAS7

OCZ 3GB Platinum DDR3 PC3-1600 (3x1GB) CAS7

Corsair 6GB Dominator DDR3 PC3-1600 (3x2GB) CAS8

Corsair 3GB Dominator DDR3 PC3-1600 (3x1GB) CAS8

Official BIOS

WARNING:- DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS FLASHMENU METHOD TO UPDATE YOUR BIOS, HIGH RISK OF BIOS FAILIURE!

How to update the BIOS via USB Flash Stick/Drive

What should I do If the system BIOS was corrupted after the flashing process ?

CPU support list

AFUDOS 4.23

Bios Flashing Procedure

BIOS ID: IX58A304

1. i7 core "D0" CPU Revision compatability.
2. Supports XMP memory and improved some memory compatibility with more memory.
3. Release Date: 4th March 2009

BIOS ID: IX58A210

1. Fix Hardware Detection to resolve FAN5 issue.
2. Release Date: 10th February 2009

BIOS ID: IX58AC25

1. Added bootflash screen prompts.
2. Release Date: 25th December 2008

BIOS ID: IX58C10

1. Adjustment 3pin/4pin CPU smart fan options.
2. Release Date: 10th December 2008

BIOS ID: IX58AC01

1. Initial release.
2. Release Date: 1st December 2008

Beta BIOS

WARNING:- DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS FLASHMENU METHOD TO UPDATE YOUR BIOS, HIGH RISK OF BIOS FAILIURE!

DISCLAIMER:
Biostar will not be held responsible or liable for any damage made with using a BETA BIOS.
Please proceed with discretion and do not attempt to use unless you know what you are doing!

BIOS ID: IX58A604 *NEW*

1. Fix XMP1 & XMP2 EX clock function.
2. Release Date: 11th June 2009

Instruction Manual

English Version (1st Edition) Dec 2008 - 3rd February 2009 *NEW*

DRIVERS - Last checked 4th August 2009.

INTEL Chipset Driver v 9.1.0.1007 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 8th December 08

RAID/AHCI Software - Intel® Matrix Storage Manager v 8.9.0.1023 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 17th July 09 *NEW*

32-bit Floppy Configuration Utility for Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - 17th July 09 *NEW*
Creates floppy disk for 32-bit OS with Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 8.9.0.1023 files - used to preinstall RAID driver (F6 during Windows* setup).

64-bit Floppy Configuration Utility for Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - 17th July 09 *NEW*
Creates floppy disk for 64-bit OS with Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 8.9.0.1023 files - used to preinstall RAID driver (F6 during Windows* setup).

JMicron SATA Driver V 1.17.49 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 24th July 09 *NEW*

Realtek 8111C Gigabit Lan V5.718 Driver for Win9x/Me/2000/XP/2003 - 21st July 09 *NEW*

Realtek 8111C Gigabit Lan V6.225 Driver for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 21st July 09 *NEW*

Realtek High Audio Definition R229 Driver for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit - 23rd July 09 *NEW*

Realtek High Audio Definition R229 Driver for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 23rd July 09 *NEW*

Utilities

Biostar TPower II v0.9.5.6 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 9th April 09

BIOScreen v0.9.0.1 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 25th February 09

G.P.U( Green Power Utility) v0.9.0.5 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 25th February 09

**Nelly** · 01-10-2009, 07:17 PM

4GHz - 20 passes on LinX - stable on Air with Biostar TPower X58

4.2ghz - 20 passes on LinX - stable on Air with Biostar TPower X58

4.3ghz - 20 passes on LinX - stable on Air with Biostar TPower X58

**chad** · 01-10-2009, 08:29 PM

Excellent job Nelly.

**derektm** · 01-10-2009, 10:49 PM

Biostar needs to unlock memory multipliers for 920/940! Their tech support seems to think it can't be done via BIOS, and that you must have a 965.

**Nelly** · 01-11-2009, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by derektm

Biostar needs to unlock memory multipliers for 920/940! Their tech support seems to think it can't be done via BIOS, and that you must have a 965.

I've sent the Tech I was speaking to at Biostar-Taiwan screen dumps of 4 motherboard manufacturers who have unlocked the multipliers for the i7 920/940 yesterday via e-mail, should hear something within the next day or two.

**weblogicx** · 01-11-2009, 06:35 PM

Wintec 3GB kits I use boots up Biostar X58 the first time, timing is
7-7-7-19-1T. But I don't know how to run at 1333 MHz other than overclocking.
Only 800 and 1066 available.
Tpower2 does not report the temperature right, and won't run
unless I start at default setting, otherwise I got an error message.
And CPU temp is always in the 30C range according to Tpower2.
I am running Win XP.

**Nelly** · 01-11-2009, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by weblogicx

Wintec 3GB kits I use boots up Biostar X58 the first time, timing is
7-7-7-19-1T. But I don't know how to run at 1333 MHz other than overclocking.
Only 800 and 1066 available.

I'll add it to the compatability list, hopefully Biostar will unlock the multipliers soon for i920 / i940, see above thread - sent them info plus screendumps.

Originally Posted by weblogicx

Tpower2 does not report the temperature right, and won't run
unless I start at default setting, otherwise I got an error message.
And CPU temp is always in the 30C range according to Tpower2.
I am running Win XP.

Just waiting on some more hardware to arrive this week, will be using Vista 64bit but I do have Win XP so will try that 1st & see if I get the same error with TPower 2.

**jcool** · 01-11-2009, 08:04 PM

It doesn't support dram multiplier adjustments? Lol?

**Nelly** · 01-11-2009, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by jcool

It doesn't support dram multiplier adjustments? Lol?

Needs a bios update, already e-mailed Biostar USA & Taiwan. Hopefully get fixed soon.

For the 920/940 only 800/1067Mhz

On the 965 Extreme Edition as follows:

**jcool** · 01-12-2009, 04:41 AM

Ah I see.. that blows, even though you won't need higher than 8x (1066) ram mults for normal operation with normal mems.
For 10x with BCLK 200 and above (which people around here are usually running) you'd need some good HFC0 or the new Elpidas if you don't wanna break the Vdimm barrier, my D9GTR need around 1,95V to run 2000 CAS8 memtest stable which is not for everyone.

**Nelly** · 01-15-2009, 02:07 PM

Just an update, recieved a new Beta Bios today that enables more ram dividers.

Would love to test it myself, I'm waiting for my ram to arrive.

DISCLAIMER:
Biostar will not be held responsible or liable for any damage made with using a BETA BIOS.
Please proceed with discretion and do not attempt to use unless you know what you are doing!

BETA BIOS ID: X58AA115

1. Add memory 1333/1600 speed for i7 920 / 940 cpu.
2. Release Date: 15th January 2008

**Nelly** · 01-17-2009, 07:50 AM

Biostar have issued a new Beta Bios.

DISCLAIMER:
Biostar will not be held responsible or liable for any damage made with using a BETA BIOS.
Please proceed with discretion and do not attempt to use unless you know what you are doing!

BETA BIOS ID: X58AA117

**Ace-a-Rue** · 01-24-2009, 06:43 PM

way to go nelly!

...i am still a few weeks away from getting this board; i think.

**@rne** · 01-29-2009, 01:12 PM

I tested the X58AA117. Now you have all mem dividers on 920 thats true. But mem oc needs to be more improved.

**vab206** · 01-31-2009, 06:12 PM

im finding that after updating to the beta bios to enable 1600mhz ram speed on my i7 920 system that my system will randomly just turn off... actually the last time it did it it is not powering back on. ive got everything unplugged and im considering re-flashing back to the newest release bios. has anyone else had similar issues with their board when using a i7 920. system specs are as followed

i7 920
gtx 285
OCZ 8-8-8-24 1600mhz ram 3x2gb
corsair 1kw psu
coolermaster HAF

**anzial** · 01-31-2009, 07:04 PM

running this board with bios IX58C10, oc'ed 920 to 4ghz @ 1.31vcore (191x21), ran a bunch of burn programs, no crashes.

Temp are a little high but that's because I'm still tweaking my loop. I might try lowering the vcore a little bit, as well, already went from 1.4v to 1.31 with a few burn tests in between. I didn't try newer bioses, don't see any point in that.

**vab206** · 02-01-2009, 09:48 PM

seems my problem wasn't caused by flashing the bios to the 115 beta, the corsair 1kw psu in my system simply fails to start, tested with a thermaltake 800w and it fired right up... seems like a solid board overall, tons of features. definetally on par with what i expected from biostar.

**Ace-a-Rue** · 02-04-2009, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by anzial

running this board with bios IX58C10, oc'ed 920 to 4ghz @ 1.31vcore (191x21), ran a bunch of burn programs, no crashes.

Temp are a little high but that's because I'm still tweaking my loop. I might try lowering the vcore a little bit, as well, already went from 1.4v to 1.31 with a few burn tests in between. I didn't try newer bioses, don't see any point in that.

your temps are probably about 10C cooler than the users who posted their temps...what cooling are you using for the cpu?

**Ace-a-Rue** · 02-04-2009, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by vab206

seems my problem wasn't caused by flashing the bios to the 115 beta, the corsair 1kw psu in my system simply fails to start, tested with a thermaltake 800w and it fired right up... seems like a solid board overall, tons of features. definetally on par with what i expected from biostar.

excellent troubleshooting!

**Ace-a-Rue** · 02-15-2009, 05:50 PM

hey Nelly, what is the status of your board..i believe you were waiting on memory..correct?

**SeLecT** · 02-18-2009, 03:05 AM

Today i flashed the new bios, but the memory won't go higher.

But i have another big problem with the board. In nearly 8 from 10 boots my USB-devices the OS say "USB device not recognized". The USB mouse and keyboard works, but my extarnal HDD and USB-stick won't work. I've tested new drivers and the new bios. The problem is the same (with OC and non OC).

My system:
i7 920 @ 3,6Ghz
Biostar TPower X58
3GB OCZ DDR3-1600 CL7
WinXP 32bit Pro

**Ace-a-Rue** · 02-18-2009, 10:35 AM

is there a setting in the bios to make the USB devices show up in DOS?...generally they have that setting for Keyboard and Mouse.

have you tried the last beta bios?

**SeLecT** · 02-18-2009, 01:48 PM

I have the lastest official bios from 10/2/2009. I am not alone with this problem. While the system posts/boots all usb devices are active, but in windows many times they are incactive.

**Ace-a-Rue** · 03-05-2009, 08:22 PM

is this board a dead issue; no longer viable or is it just a money thing (to costly)?

**FabricioGS** · 03-05-2009, 09:39 PM

Finally! I'm looking to switch my MSI X58 Platinum for one of those. Subscribed

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