ASUS Intel Beta BIOS Releases and Official Support

[nanoprobe]

Here's a link that might make it easier to keep up with bios updates. I didn't read through the whole thread so if this has been posted before sorry.
http://hwbot.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15952

[WangChung]

MrToad IS OUR CHAMPION AND SAVIOR!!!

Installed the beta BIOS with his infused Marvell update, windows install instantly detects the drive and has no problem addressing it in AHCI! Immediately snappy in installing Windows (still had to get the Marvell driver on thumb drive for the install), and everything installed very quickly to the C300. It's fixed! I can finish!!! Good show, MrToad

Asus Support: Thanks for dumping your customer. Go eat a dck.

[MrToad]

Thanks, tried 501. Seems to be better than 404...

Thanks a lot for that link

[Raja@ASUS]

Just to let you guys know we are looking at this thread. I've just started with ASUS this week and Xtreme Systems is one of the places I aim to provide direct proactive support.

[chuchnit]

Just to let you guys know we are looking at this thread. I've just started with ASUS this week and Xtreme Systems is one of the places I aim to provide direct proactive support.

Congrats!! I'm so glad that these companies hire guys like you and Tin recently. Kudos to Asus!!

[psygnosi]

Bios 805 for the Rampage III Gene is online now!

ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/LG...page_III_Gene/

**Update Intel Raid Option ROM

[Deboyzfun]

Bios 1301 is out for R3E

ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/mb/LG...ge_III_Extreme

[XII]

Gene 0805 Vanilla
For me:
Better Mem-support (XMP Ripjaw RH in 6x4Gb works)
Lower vCore = Lower temps (2 degrees)
Stable

Gene 0805b (MrToad cooked)
See above +
Better performance Liteon LAT-256M2S

[R37ribution]

Gene 0805 Vanilla
For me:
Better Mem-support (XMP Ripjaw RH in 6x4Gb works)
Lower vCore = Lower temps (2 degrees)
Stable

Gene 0805b (MrToad cooked)
See above +
Better performance Liteon LAT-256M2S

XII, please define stable? i.e. you were able to get higher OCs with the new R3G release? Sorry if I sound dumb but Gene 805 "Vanilla"?

With the better mem support, what was occuring with 704 and your memory that is working better now? I've been having a hell of a time with my Dominator GT 7-8-7-20 2000 RAM

What processor and what OC are you running where you could lower your vCore and by how much?

So the top pic of the bench one is the stock R3G 805 ROM using the marvel controller and the bottom is after the updated marvel ROM that MrToad provided?

Also, since the build numbers are the same I'm assuming I don't need to DL the one from Asus?

[XII]

Stable: Have thrown all my benchmarks en test utility`s at it, and no crash.
Mem @ 1660 7-8-7 24Gb Core ~4G
Spd is working, 0704 was all manually.
GT`s I don`t have, but will test with Hypers, to see if they work, when there is time.

Vanilla: stock Asus 0805, with Marvel 1019
MrToud: Stock Asus 0805, with Marvel 1029

In this case I`d say: Go with MrToad.
As for updating: Flash is double, and don`t turn it off. First bios, reboot, Marvel, reboot.

XII, please define stable? i.e. you were able to get higher OCs with the new R3G release? Sorry if I sound dumb but Gene 805 "Vanilla"?

With the better mem support, what was occuring with 704 and your memory that is working better now? I've been having a hell of a time with my Dominator GT 7-8-7-20 2000 RAM

What processor and what OC are you running where you could lower your vCore and by how much?

So the top pic of the bench one is the stock R3G 805 ROM using the marvel controller and the bottom is after the updated marvel ROM that MrToad provided?

Also, since the build numbers are the same I'm assuming I don't need to DL the one from Asus?

[WangChung]

Preliminary tests with the C300 64GB connected to the Marvell with new BIOS. The drive is also the OS drive, test program run from a thumb drive. 8MB test:



32MB test:


Pretty darn good, but I'm sure it could be better. Still need to enable write-back, but I have no UPS right now.

[DEFLORATOR]

ASUS please update Rampage II Extreme bios too.
I checked the latest 1914 bios, it contains:
Intel ROM 8.0.0.1038
JMicron JMB36X ROM 1.07.14
Marvell 88E8056 ROM 6.15.1.3 (not sure about that though)
I believe that these ROMs need update badly.

[WangChung]

They didn't even update them in this new beta BIOS, WE had to.

[WangChung]

Still going strong with the modded BIOS! 3D apps are freaking out right now, but I think it's more of a driver issue or the messed up CF bridge I have on the cards right now. Finished HDD testing over the weekend, will post results soon!

[sprayingmango]

Is there a R3E bios 1301 with the latest Marvell controller firmware on it? Is that possible?

[p4spooky]

Is there a R3E bios 1301 with the latest Marvell controller firmware on it? Is that possible?

Modified Bios 1301: HERE OR HERE

File: rampageiii-extreme-asus-1301-updated-marvell.rom

1. Updated Marvell 9128 controller Rom/Firmware (Bios: 1.0.0.1029 - F/W: 2.2.0.1113)

File: rampageiii-extreme-asus-1301-updated-marvell-Intel.rom

1. updated-marvell-Intel.rom - Updated Marvell 9128 controller Rom/Firmware (Bios: 1.0.0.1029 - F/W: 2.2.0.1113)
2. Updated Intel ICH10R to 10.5.0.976 (Note: This version is the latest extracted from Intel Z68 board yet to be released. Not many reports on reliability yet - so be careful if you have critical data on your array)

Update Procedure:

1. Load Setup Defaults
2. Update Bios (using QFlash or DOS Flash utility)
3. Reboot when Prompted
4. Load Setup Defaults + Set Marvell Controller to AHCI mode
5. Save Settings and Reboot

You will see a message that Firmware is being Updated. BE PATIENT. You will see a message "Suceessfully Completed" (Approx 2 minutes)

6. Power Down
7. Reboot
8. Apply your custom settings/Overclock profile
9. Save and Reboot
10. Hit <Ctrl-M> to open up Marvell Configuration during boot and verify the updated versions
11. Report back to the forum

[DualCpuUser]

can't downloan the files and I always don't enable cookies for unknown websites, so if this download site is req. them, please send them in an different way.

R

[p4spooky]

can't downloan the files and I always don't enable cookies for unknown websites, so if this download site is req. them, please send them in an different way.

R

Updated my post with a download link added to Megaupload. Cannot attach file here due to size.

[Raja@ASUS]

I've had a word with HQ about keeping ROMs up to date (assuming they pass our internal validation). As soon as I have an update I'll post back here.

[MarkAtHome]

I've had a word with HQ about keeping ROMs up to date (assuming they pass our internal validation). As soon as I have an update I'll post back here.

Please update the BIOS for the P6T Deluxe V2 while you are at it.

Thanks!

[Raja@ASUS]

Please update the BIOS for the P6T Deluxe V2 while you are at it.

Thanks!

I'll pass the info on.

[mm67]

Last two bios versions for Rampage Gene III mess up cpu temperature readings on my system, with bios 0602 temps look like this at stock settings:


And this happens with bios versions 0704 and 0805:


Cpu temperature reading jumps from 26 C to 74 C. I know that this reading is false and I wouldn't even mind much except that this high reading also messes up fan control. Because of this crazy temperature reading all fans are always running at full speed. For now I have gone back to 0602 version which works but I do hope that next bios version comes without this side effect.

[WangChung]

Preliminary tests with the C300 64GB connected to the Marvell with new BIOS. The drive is also the OS drive, test program run from a thumb drive. 8MB test:



32MB test:


Pretty darn good, but I'm sure it could be better. Still need to enable write-back, but I have no UPS right now.

Did a fresh install (had an accident when trying to move my User folder ) and still getting the same results. It appears my test is about on par with most of the tests out here, I used this place as my reference http://www.ssdreview.com/review/comp.../hdtachrw.html) I have no idea how/why my burst speed is so high but I'll take it! One thing that I wonder about is the Write Caching, the test gives the same results with or without it on. Wondering if this is the transfer ceiling for the controller?

[R37ribution]

Last two bios versions for Rampage Gene III mess up cpu temperature readings on my system, with bios 0602 temps look like this at stock settings:


And this happens with bios versions 0704 and 0805:


Cpu temperature reading jumps from 26 C to 74 C. I know that this reading is false and I wouldn't even mind much except that this high reading also messes up fan control. Because of this crazy temperature reading all fans are always running at full speed. For now I have gone back to 0602 version which works but I do hope that next bios version comes without this side effect.

My CPU PWM fan control works correctly with both the 704 and 805 revs...

[Brama]

We are not a lot of people, but we wish a little more support on R3E BE BIOS. It is still using first BIOS 0404...An upgrade is due.