po6 working good for me. running prime95 (large) and no blue screens. w-cooled and w7-64bit. 3.6 at the moment and good so far. i use ddr800 g-skill and epp will change timings for me on po5, have not tried po6 yet.
Is it me or am i dreaming. i think nb freq and cpu-ht seem backwards with po6 bios. Could that be why they pulled the bios.
unfortunately I had to get rid of this great board. The BSOD and random black screens in suspend mode pissed me off. And foxconn support seemed not to give 2 craps about a bios update to fix it. I found out the problem was ACC related but they still didn't care. To bad such a nice board.
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What's that ?
I try to load the new bios, date 13.01.09, but get the notification:
File is not exist
I love my Foxconn Mainboard, but getting a new bios is heavier than winning 1 Million Euro in Lotto.
That happens when you run the batch file that comes with the download or that's what you get when you try to start the download?
Particle's First Rule of Online Technical Discussion:
As a thread about any computer related subject has its length approach infinity, the likelihood and inevitability of a poorly constructed AMD vs. Intel fight also exponentially increases.
Rule 1A:
Likewise, the frequency of a car pseudoanalogy to explain a technical concept increases with thread length. This will make many people chuckle, as computer people are rarely knowledgeable about vehicular mechanics.
Rule 2:
When confronted with a post that is contrary to what a poster likes, believes, or most often wants to be correct, the poster will pick out only minor details that are largely irrelevant in an attempt to shut out the conflicting idea. The core of the post will be left alone since it isn't easy to contradict what the person is actually saying.
Rule 2A:
When a poster cannot properly refute a post they do not like (as described above), the poster will most likely invent fictitious counter-points and/or begin to attack the other's credibility in feeble ways that are dramatic but irrelevant. Do not underestimate this tactic, as in the online world this will sway many observers. Do not forget: Correctness is decided only by what is said last, the most loudly, or with greatest repetition.
Rule 3:
When it comes to computer news, 70% of Internet rumors are outright fabricated, 20% are inaccurate enough to simply be discarded, and about 10% are based in reality. Grains of salt--become familiar with them.
Remember: When debating online, everyone else is ALWAYS wrong if they do not agree with you!
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You just can't win. If your product offers feature A instead of B, people will moan how A is stupid and it didn't offer B. If your product offers B instead of A, they'll likewise complain and rant about how anyone's retarded cousin could figure out A is what the market wants.
The notification comes when i try to download the file.
Alright, try this link then:Originally Posted by backhand
http://downloads.pcrpg.org/comp/A79A-S/782F1P06.zip
As a thread about any computer related subject has its length approach infinity, the likelihood and inevitability of a poorly constructed AMD vs. Intel fight also exponentially increases.
Likewise, the frequency of a car pseudoanalogy to explain a technical concept increases with thread length. This will make many people chuckle, as computer people are rarely knowledgeable about vehicular mechanics.
When confronted with a post that is contrary to what a poster likes, believes, or most often wants to be correct, the poster will pick out only minor details that are largely irrelevant in an attempt to shut out the conflicting idea. The core of the post will be left alone since it isn't easy to contradict what the person is actually saying.
When a poster cannot properly refute a post they do not like (as described above), the poster will most likely invent fictitious counter-points and/or begin to attack the other's credibility in feeble ways that are dramatic but irrelevant. Do not underestimate this tactic, as in the online world this will sway many observers. Do not forget: Correctness is decided only by what is said last, the most loudly, or with greatest repetition.
When it comes to computer news, 70% of Internet rumors are outright fabricated, 20% are inaccurate enough to simply be discarded, and about 10% are based in reality. Grains of salt--become familiar with them.
Remember: When debating online, everyone else is ALWAYS wrong if they do not agree with you!
Random Tip o' the Whatever
You just can't win. If your product offers feature A instead of B, people will moan how A is stupid and it didn't offer B. If your product offers B instead of A, they'll likewise complain and rant about how anyone's retarded cousin could figure out A is what the market wants.
Thanks Particle.
I know some users, which have the same problem and get this notification when trying to download the new bios.
I wrote to Foxconn but nothing happened at all. I am very disappointed about Foxconn support.
Last edited by backhand; 01-20-2009 at 01:10 AM.
I've only had that one BSOD so far on P06, so I'm attributing it to a fluke that first day of having it on. So far since then things have been fairly normal. No improvements to clocking as far as I can tell, but at least it shows as a Phenom II X4 940 now.
Glad that link worked for you backhand. So long as Foxconn doesn't mind me sharing the file anyone is free to use that link. I don't see why they'd care.
As a thread about any computer related subject has its length approach infinity, the likelihood and inevitability of a poorly constructed AMD vs. Intel fight also exponentially increases.
Likewise, the frequency of a car pseudoanalogy to explain a technical concept increases with thread length. This will make many people chuckle, as computer people are rarely knowledgeable about vehicular mechanics.
When confronted with a post that is contrary to what a poster likes, believes, or most often wants to be correct, the poster will pick out only minor details that are largely irrelevant in an attempt to shut out the conflicting idea. The core of the post will be left alone since it isn't easy to contradict what the person is actually saying.
When a poster cannot properly refute a post they do not like (as described above), the poster will most likely invent fictitious counter-points and/or begin to attack the other's credibility in feeble ways that are dramatic but irrelevant. Do not underestimate this tactic, as in the online world this will sway many observers. Do not forget: Correctness is decided only by what is said last, the most loudly, or with greatest repetition.
When it comes to computer news, 70% of Internet rumors are outright fabricated, 20% are inaccurate enough to simply be discarded, and about 10% are based in reality. Grains of salt--become familiar with them.
Remember: When debating online, everyone else is ALWAYS wrong if they do not agree with you!
Random Tip o' the Whatever
You just can't win. If your product offers feature A instead of B, people will moan how A is stupid and it didn't offer B. If your product offers B instead of A, they'll likewise complain and rant about how anyone's retarded cousin could figure out A is what the market wants.
The story of my Gigabyte Hatred. And the saving of my Foxconn. By Keith.
Today my power supply just blew up. I had another one handy and tried to use it with only a single video card. My Foxconn would go into CMOS and then lock up at the CHECKING NVRAM. I put my old Gigabyte expensive piece of trash in. It wasn't stable at stock. So I put the Foxconn back in determined to find a solution.
The solution turned out to be enabling and disabling the eSata controllers. (JMicron?) I turned them OFF and it made it past the NVRAM stuff. Then on the next boot it locked up again at that point and I had to go into bios and turn them back on again. (I may or may not have disabled/enabled other SATA/IDE settings. But the eSata was the main one that seems to have fixed the problem.)
But now seems boot up correctly.
I thought I'd mention that in case somebody else ever hits this little snag.
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Anyone know when we can expect support for the new AM3 processors?
I'm stuck at 3.1ghz @ 1.4v with 9850BE on this board. I have the updated BIOS P06. Do you guys think I can push the 9850BE further? Let's say using 1.5v and so on?
Do they not work in the Foxconn already?
As a thread about any computer related subject has its length approach infinity, the likelihood and inevitability of a poorly constructed AMD vs. Intel fight also exponentially increases.
Likewise, the frequency of a car pseudoanalogy to explain a technical concept increases with thread length. This will make many people chuckle, as computer people are rarely knowledgeable about vehicular mechanics.
When confronted with a post that is contrary to what a poster likes, believes, or most often wants to be correct, the poster will pick out only minor details that are largely irrelevant in an attempt to shut out the conflicting idea. The core of the post will be left alone since it isn't easy to contradict what the person is actually saying.
When a poster cannot properly refute a post they do not like (as described above), the poster will most likely invent fictitious counter-points and/or begin to attack the other's credibility in feeble ways that are dramatic but irrelevant. Do not underestimate this tactic, as in the online world this will sway many observers. Do not forget: Correctness is decided only by what is said last, the most loudly, or with greatest repetition.
When it comes to computer news, 70% of Internet rumors are outright fabricated, 20% are inaccurate enough to simply be discarded, and about 10% are based in reality. Grains of salt--become familiar with them.
Remember: When debating online, everyone else is ALWAYS wrong if they do not agree with you!
Random Tip o' the Whatever
You just can't win. If your product offers feature A instead of B, people will moan how A is stupid and it didn't offer B. If your product offers B instead of A, they'll likewise complain and rant about how anyone's retarded cousin could figure out A is what the market wants.
The P06 BIOS did not change the AGESA version from 3.1.9.0 to the newest available version which is 3.3.2.0. Most other manufacturers have updated to the newer 3.3.2.0 version.
I think the newer AGESA is required for the AM3 chips.
I asked Foxconn about this but got the standard: "We'll research it" response. (In other words... IF they come out with a new bios then I'll have an answer.)
NOTE: Anyone else notice how this board is back up to $225 on newegg? For premium prices we should be getting slightly better bios support.
Last edited by keithlm; 02-24-2009 at 01:35 PM.
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I agree, their support has been slow so far. Hope we get an updated BIOS soon.
I am now downgrading my opinion and recommendations concerning the Foxconn A79A-S motherboard.
I now recommend that everyone avoid this motherboard like the plague: They have released 3 bios in the last day for the bloodrage... but they can't get the AGESA updated on the A79A-S bios to save their lives.
And this board is no longer a $100.00 budget board but is back to 175++ on newegg. Ok. 140.00 with a mail in rebate. (But you WILL be sorry.)
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new bios out P07
able to change multi but will not change speed of cpu. ACC will boot in auto,not sure if it would boot in P06. These are the only changes i have tried. Will try tomorrow to see what else is new. Post your results to let us know what you find. Cpu is a 940
I have my 940 coming on Thu so I will test. Looks like the new BIOS is a dud if overclock is not possible. If anyone else can confirm this will be great.
Could you check NB-multiplier? It doesn't work properly in P06.
Just change HT-multiplier to i.e. 5x and after this set NB-multiplier to 0 (4x) - 4 (8x) in BIOS.
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You can get the new bios P07 for A79A-S here
Tried this BIOS on my new 940/A79A-S setup. CPU multi does not change processor speed. It is stuck at 3.2Ghz no matter what I set the multi at (what they call CPUFID).
This is a good board backed up by a bunch of jokers a.k.a the Foxconn BIOS team
Switched back to P06 and I am running at 200X18 at 1.45V. Temp is at 52C.
Last edited by p4spooky; 03-20-2009 at 02:46 PM.
My observations on the P06 bios with a PII 920:
* HTT multi does not work.
* This board refuses to cold-boot on even the mildest overclocks (2 instead of 1.8ghz NB speed, mild htt overclocks, ...). Hot-boot/reset/reboot goes fine, prime torture test runs fine but shut the system down completely and boot: nothing. Leds light up, fans run but that's all - no video output, debug display reads FF, codes are not explained in the manual.
* Memory timing readouts are completely wrong
* Some performance enhancing options others provide are completely missing here.
I really regret not getting a DFI, Asus or Gigabyte. I know you only get a 790GX from those for the same price as this board but trust me, that's a sacrifice worth making.
Haven't tested the P07 bios yet. It's not showing on their global/english or en-us support site.
Observations on P07 from the CN site:
* AGESA updated to 3.3.2.0
* NB multiplier description changed to NB FID multiplier
* Cold boot problem still present when trying to change NB multiplier. Upped HTT cold-boot seems to work now. Haven't tried to change CPU multi or HTT multi since the 920 is not a BE.
Problem with both P06 and P07:
* No CPU-NB voltage, HTT Isochronous Flow-Control Mode, UnitID Clumping, 2x LCLK Mode options in BIOS
* booting from usb key not possible when there's a hard drive with OS present. You have to enable the "Try booting other devices" to boot from usb key, but the bios just takes the first device it detects that's bootable, which happens to be the HD (even if it's not listed in the boot devices list). If you disconnect the HD, you can boot from usb key. Irritating problem
Are there any windows utils that allow changing NB multiplier?
Last edited by Sintel; 03-22-2009 at 05:10 AM.
it would be nice if they would fix these problems they are causing. This board could be the best out there if they would get it working right. All they have to do is add all the options that are missing or left out and fix what does not work, then they would have the best. Right now i will be looking for a different brand next time i upgrade. Foxconn and AMD need to get it together on these bios problems.
Not true. Enable Legacy USB and your USB drive will list like any other hard drive in your system. Just set the USB as the first hard drive and you're set.
As a thread about any computer related subject has its length approach infinity, the likelihood and inevitability of a poorly constructed AMD vs. Intel fight also exponentially increases.
Likewise, the frequency of a car pseudoanalogy to explain a technical concept increases with thread length. This will make many people chuckle, as computer people are rarely knowledgeable about vehicular mechanics.
When confronted with a post that is contrary to what a poster likes, believes, or most often wants to be correct, the poster will pick out only minor details that are largely irrelevant in an attempt to shut out the conflicting idea. The core of the post will be left alone since it isn't easy to contradict what the person is actually saying.
When a poster cannot properly refute a post they do not like (as described above), the poster will most likely invent fictitious counter-points and/or begin to attack the other's credibility in feeble ways that are dramatic but irrelevant. Do not underestimate this tactic, as in the online world this will sway many observers. Do not forget: Correctness is decided only by what is said last, the most loudly, or with greatest repetition.
When it comes to computer news, 70% of Internet rumors are outright fabricated, 20% are inaccurate enough to simply be discarded, and about 10% are based in reality. Grains of salt--become familiar with them.
Remember: When debating online, everyone else is ALWAYS wrong if they do not agree with you!
Random Tip o' the Whatever
You just can't win. If your product offers feature A instead of B, people will moan how A is stupid and it didn't offer B. If your product offers B instead of A, they'll likewise complain and rant about how anyone's retarded cousin could figure out A is what the market wants.
I knew it was something like that... this board has a few issues... but I never had a problem booting from a USB stick.
I did have that weird issue where it would only boot if the USB KB/MOUSE were plugged into a certain USB slot. (The top most USB slot towards the bottom of the MB if IIRC.) I remember reading about people having all sorts of issues and I just thought that I was lucky. That is until I moved things and plugged into a different USB port. GADS... I was scared until I figured it all out.
Anyway now I'm on a new Gigabyte board. Sadly for some strange reason it is about 500 points lower for the GPU score in 3dMark Vantage than the A79A-S. (Both had to run at x8 for the PCIe.)
Anyway... wouldnt' you know I'd wait for months for a bios and they'd release one a few days after I bought a new MB. (I might try the A79A-S in one of my other cases laying around waiting to be put together.)
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