Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD5 Discussion Thread

[danielkza]

Specification / SSpec etc
http://ark.intel.com/ProductCollecti...e=Sandy+Bridge

Datasheet

Volume 1
http://download.intel.com/design/pro...hts/324641.pdf

Volume 2
http://download.intel.com/design/pro...hts/324642.pdf

Apparently the 'Absolute Maximum and Minimum Ratings' section is gone in the SB datasheet. I checked both parts of the main sheet and the socket specifications, and it's nowhere to be found.

I guess Intel 'd rather keeps us in the dark. Assuming 1.4V is reasonably safe considering it holds for both Westmeres and Clarkdales, but official data would be nice.

[C-N]

Apparently the 'Absolute Maximum and Minimum Ratings' section is gone in the SB datasheet. I checked both parts of the main sheet and the socket specifications, and it's nowhere to be found.

I guess Intel 'd rather keeps us in the dark. Assuming 1.4V is reasonably safe considering it holds for both Westmeres and Clarkdales, but official data would be nice.

Ye looks like you can rev them all you like

I havent had time to read through the docs fully but my chip at 5GHz 1.45v is on the max temp so looks ok to me considering its running LinX which is way harder than real life.


##### I have to go away for work for the next 10 days so updates replies etc will be slow & probably a little short but I'll check in at least once a day #####

[famich]

Hello, guys,

I m a bit puzzled here being somewhat experienced from before, but..
I ve had the chance to "try " this mobo instead of ASUS P8P67A DL - the ASUS d go to my friend MP

I have searched the F5x file on HWBOT- named xxxx.F5X - iI ve renamed the extension F5x to xxx.bin , but Q Flash s giving me the " invalid BIOS image " -did I miss something - the files are 4096 KB allright both the same ??

Thanks ..

[C-N]

Hello, guys,

I m a bit puzzled here being somewhat experienced from before, but..
I ve had the chance to "try " this mobo instead of ASUS P8P67A DL - the ASUS d go to my friend MP

I have searched the F5x file on HWBOT- named xxxx.F5X - iI ve renamed the extension F5x to xxx.bin , but Q Flash s giving me the " invalid BIOS image " -did I miss something - the files are 4096 KB allright both the same ??

Thanks ..

Yes, use @bios in windows use the version from tweaktown

[famich]

Thanks c-n I fell better flashing in DOS though....

[C-N]

Thanks c-n I fell better flashing in DOS though....

Its dual bios crap one the other auto recovers it.

[MacClipper]

Thanks c-n I fell better flashing in DOS though....

Just have to use @BIOS in Windows cos QFlash refuses to flash beta BIOS like the F5x, did the same thing for F6x on the UD7.

[famich]

Ok, thanks guys, /one always lerans something/ so- I wont do anything, just unzip the file and opint theQflash to it.... wanna be sure

EDIT: managed to flash it with the new version of@BIOS, the fix just works for the D2s , so I ll have to wait for it / I got an ES now /
BTW the board recovered itself and I ve got again the BIOS F2

[C-N]

Ok, thanks guys, /one always lerans something/ so- I wont do anything, just unzip the file and opint theQflash to it.... wanna be sure

EDIT: managed to flash it with the new version of@BIOS, the fix just works for the D2s , so I ll have to wait for it / I got an ES now /
BTW the board recovered itself and I ve got again the BIOS F2

You can once you are happy with a bios flash/update the backup bios. Its in the thread somewhere just hit alt & f12 at the post screen.

Sorry i would go look for it but im on my phone & its a pita

[MacClipper]

On POST, just press and hold Alt-F12 till the mobo prompts you if you want to flash the backup BIOS with the main BIOS, press Y and it's done.

[famich]

THX guys, on 10th there ll be 2 2500Ks waiting for me , I ll report back nice weekend - edit: tried to hold ALt-F12 during POST on BIOS F4 and F5a , all I had was just "flashpoint " and reboot- gotta get rid of F2 on the backup BIOS chip. BTW on the manuel there s written that " for the sake of safety users cannot flash the backup BIOS chip-)"

[C-N]

Do it as soon as it posts and make sure quick boot is disabled

well done on the 2500's

[GAR]

Just got the UD4 version of this board, im really liking the matte finish on the pcb, this is one bad ass looking board.

[flesheatinvirus]

Got my UD5 last night and I really like what I see so far. Now its chip time.

[GAR]

Gotta wait till sunday to grab the CPU's, my local frys has 5, i will be at the store before it opens, to ensure i get one, i hope they price match micro center.

[Glow9]

Why does it have to sets of BIOS old type and new type UEFI BIOS? I thought everything was going to just transition to UEFI?

[famich]

Do it as soon as it posts and make sure quick boot is disabled

well done on the 2500's

thanks c-n, you seem to know it all

[OC Maximus]

I may not post here much but I sure do check this thread every few hours

OCM

[C-N]

Great to see lots of you getting the ud5 and chips now and look forward to some results.
I'll tidy the thread up a bit and move these little tips etc to the front when i get back from working away.

On a side note as im away from my pc i need a little help from someone with a running ud5, please pm me if you will do me a little favour... Its for everyones benefit.

[TurboDiv]

Just ordered my 2600K and UD5. Will pick it up Monday probly. Is the latest BIOS F5x for the UD5 ? UD7 and UD4 already got F6x...

[PatRaceTin]

UD5 not sell in my country

line up to UD3P then skip to UD7

[C-N]

Ebay?

[flesheatinvirus]

My 2600K is ready for pickup this morning. My store sold out in like five minutes. Its going to be a great day.

[8800's@over]

What's the absoluty MAX vCore and VTT for 24/7 ? Temperatures?

[TurboDiv]

Waiting for results guys !!! I can't wait for my stuff tomorrow ! I'll be putting the latest bios right away as soon as i install the OS. The problem is tho i wont be using the complete Defaults of the bios, it will have to be switched to AHCI due to my Intel SSD for it to properly install the OS, i hope this little option wont affect me flashing to the new BIOS through Windows.