Dfi's new x48 model THE X48 DK T2RSB

[Praz]

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...review-22.html

Appears updating the BIOS fixes the issue.

After searching through the DFI Beta site, a BIOS was found that completely resolved the problem with the incompatibility between the motherboard and the HD4870 X2.

Below we have listed the motherboards which may be affected by this problem as well as links to their corresponding Beta BIOS pages. You should use the most recent BIOS file we indicate or the latest one available.

LANPARTY DK X38-T2R: X38D725

LANPARTY DK X38-T2RB: X38D7251

LANPARTY DK X48-T2RS: X48DD725

LANPARTY LT X38-T2R: X38AD725

LANPARTY LT X48-T2R: X48AD725

LANPARTY LT X48-T3RS: X48GD725

LANPARTY UT X48-T2R: X48CD725

LANPARTY UT X48-T3RS: X48BD725

[disruptfam]

Appears updating the BIOS fixes the issue.

I was asking if there will be issue's with this mobo

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[gilgamesh1]

I was asking if there will be issue's with this mobo

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Dis:

Here is hte truth aboutthe x48 t2rsb+ board situation.

THe x48 t2rsb+ has not been released to the public yet, due to an issue about an improper resistor being installed. Resistor is too strong not loading TM module for certain cpu's thus the multiplier appears brokEn for some cpu's

This is the issue i raised a few posts back and is why no benches have been released. So in essence ALL samples of this board are incorrect, resistor is too small to be soldered by us. Dfi are now sending out the reworked samples with the correct resistor. So mine and Clunks board are FAULTY!, my new revision board is on its way along with the P45 JNR!

So there is no point doing benches of this board until new boards have been sent. If anyone wishes to see a film of this fault e-mail me.

DFI are aware of the issue and have now fixed the problem.

gilgamesh

[Praz]

is there problems with the 4870x2 and this board...

all the other dfi x38/x48 boards seem to be having trouble!

I was asking if there will be issue's with this mobo

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THe x48 t2rsb+ has not been released to the public yet, due to an issue about an improper resistor being installed.

So there is no point doing benches of this board until new boards have been sent. If anyone wishes to see a film of this fault e-mail me.
gilgamesh

disruptfam

I realize which board you were asking about. I replied to your original post for users who did not click on the link you provided. Your statement without following the link indicates that the 4870X2 is not working on any of the boards at this time. There is no mention of a BIOS update fixing the issue.

Totally agree with gilgamesh. It is pointless asking for specific info on any pre-release board. A lot can change by the time the board goes retail. Which is why I post results with retail only components and publicly available BIOS'

[SKYMTL]

Considering this board has not yet been released, hopefully DFI realized what was happening with their other X-chipset boards and have fixed it before the X48 DK T2RSB is widely available. Since there are beta BIOS updates for the other boards, I would assume this one will be good to go from the start.

[disruptfam]

Considering this board has not yet been released, hopefully DFI realized what was happening with their other X-chipset boards and have fixed it before the X48 DK T2RSB is widely available. Since there are beta BIOS updates for the other boards, I would assume this one will be good to go from the start.

yes one would think they will have this fixed before official release...

and i obviously didn't know the boards resistor situation... hopefully the delay of arrival in Aus isn't to long

[MomijiTMO]

1. I'm sure it is a simple fix [ok I hope].
2. Dude do you sleep?

[Riggs]

Is it too late to make a recomendation? The case audio placement for the DK X38, and it looks like this board, might be better off somewhere else lol. With dual slot video cards, you have to slip the audio cable in between the fan and PCB for it to get into the connector... Not very convenient...

[gilgamesh1]

yes one would think they will have this fixed before official release...

and i obviously didn't know the boards resistor situation... hopefully the delay of arrival in Aus isn't to long

There has not been an official release yet:

NOBODY world wide has this board in stock yet.

Resistor problem has now been worked out, and board is in testing, hence why I am here , will let you know when I have the re-worked board. I have been asked to test by DFI

gilgamesh

[gilgamesh1]

Is it too late to make a recomendation? The case audio placement for the DK X38, and it looks like this board, might be better off somewhere else lol. With dual slot video cards, you have to slip the audio cable in between the fan and PCB for it to get into the connector... Not very convenient...

never too late to make a suggestion bud

infact its already at dfi's attention, as i have marked this thread for the attention of DFI.

gilgamesh

[karateo]

Some more suggestions for the DFI to improve...

1) Update regularly the drivers section of their motherboards
2) Use only Realtek soundcards (as they already do on some (don't know the cheap ones) boards)
3) Create something like ASUS's express gate. It can even be a file to be copied on a usb stick of the customer's.
4) Keep the same colour scheme.
5) Better to stop using thermalright's cooling as it increases the cost. It would be better if we could use on top of the stock cooling thermalright's heatsinks. Something like giglamesh1 has suggested with the NB waterblock
6) Start selling DFI motherboards in Greece!!!!!
7) Keep listening to customers like here (gilgamesh1 states)

It would be better if a new thread here or at dfi club was created and we had official feedback from DFI

[gilgamesh1]

Some more suggestions for the DFI to improve...

1) Update regularly the drivers section of their motherboards
2) Use only Realtek soundcards (as they already do on some (don't know the cheap ones) boards)
3) Create something like ASUS's express gate. It can even be a file to be copied on a usb stick of the customer's.
4) Keep the same colour scheme.
5) Better to stop using thermalright's cooling as it increases the cost. It would be better if we could use on top of the stock cooling thermalright's heatsinks. Something like giglamesh1 has suggested with the NB waterblock
6) Start selling DFI motherboards in Greece!!!!!
7) Keep listening to customers like here (gilgamesh1 states)

It would be better if a new thread here or at dfi club was created and we had official feedback from DFI

as far as the cooling
already on the case : already posted the e-mail to dfi this morning before your post re: extending the northbridge idea to the pwm blocks as well, as well as using standard 3mm bolts on all pwm, n/b fittings so water coolers can use the same bolts to mount a block

Erm bernstien still uses the realtec codec buddy



gilgamesh

[karateo]

Erm bernstien still uses the realtec codec buddy

I know that ( I own a DFI X48 mobo)

I don't know about the cheaper models, BUT anyway KEEP using Realtec!!!

[Clunk]

I haven't had any problems with my board, the multi selection worked fine with my E8500 too.

I did a couple of quick clocks.


500x8 4Ghz was pretty straight forward.



450x9.5 = 4276MHz - Stable for about 80 mins in prime95.



Screenies and other thoughts here.

[disruptfam]

as far as the cooling
already on the case : already posted the e-mail to dfi this morning before your post re: extending the northbridge idea to the pwm blocks as well, as well as using standard 3mm bolts on all pwm, n/b fittings so water coolers can use the same bolts to mount a block

Erm bernstien still uses the realtec codec buddy



gilgamesh

any chance of making the entire heat sink assembly black?

[fireice2]

improving distribution channels should also be in DFI's list.

[gilgamesh1]

improving distribution channels should also be in DFI's list.

heheh it already is: been chasing all enquiries with this up

OK I have received my new board: along with the full version of the LAN PARTY JNR board.

CLunk may have been lucky to get a board that has no problems, but this issue i raised was already at DFI. Hopefully with the new resistor, there hsould be no problems.

Oh latest news, Oscar Wu has jsut got 685mhz fsb on a LANparty JNR on a cascade cooling system

gilgamesh

[fireice2]

woot!! Killer Matx board. hehehe

[fyseni]

Well, the X48 DK T2RSB Plus is finally available, but the price sucks - at 175€ the X48 LT is only ~10€ more

On the other hand, the P45 Jnr costs 120€, less than the non-plus P45 T2RS.

[gilgamesh1]

Well, the X48 DK T2RSB Plus is finally available, but the price sucks - at 175€ the X48 LT is only ~10€ more

On the other hand, the P45 Jnr costs 120€, less than the non-plus P45 T2RS.

already suggested to dfi to use the same idea for the northbridge block and use them on the pwm blocks also, that way we have a totally water cooling friendly board, obviously that will be at a higher price...

I should be working on the Nehalim board very soon, cannot relase any details of that nda and al that but we do know that there will be no northbridge on that board, so thats an expense saved already however my idea can be used onthe pwm blocks instead, however I will have to see how that goes.

Will keep you all updated as much as I can, so long as it does not go against my NDA

gilgamesh

[maanyak]

so anyone tried max fsb with x48T2rs+

[xdrift0rx]

gilgamesh1, can you get any info on upcoming boards? i think its too late for a 780/790i but do you know if they'll be coming out with a nehalem board.. if they are they i might hav eto hold off on my upcoming build.

[gilgamesh1]

gilgamesh1, can you get any info on upcoming boards? i think its too late for a 780/790i but do you know if they'll be coming out with a nehalem board.. if they are they i might hav eto hold off on my upcoming build.

yes they will be doing a Nehalem board, i will be working on it with them!

All I can say right now.

gilgamesh

[disruptfam]

updates?

[Clunk]

Got the JR on test.

I've given up on the T2RSB plus until my 8600 arrives.

I was limited to 520FSB with that chip, or at least I think that's what the problem was.

I'll update as soon as I know.