MaximusIV-Extreme Thread

[andressergio]

Any issue about flashing board's bios?

just be aware of what i said some boards accept it some not and you end with dead bios

[m4gg0t]

so the new bios 3208 are crap for 2600k?

[Raja@ASUS]

Ensure system is 100% stable before flashing!

1) Flash from EZ Flash 2 using a FAT32 formatted USB drive. Make sure you flash from EZ Flash 2 only and NOT Windows!

2) You will need to let the system flash twice. Flash the first time, when the flash completes follow the onscreen prompt to reboot.

3) Second flash will commence when the board re-BOOTs, should find the file automatically and flash it (this flash wil update the ME fw while the first flash updates UEFI).

4) After the second flash completes, follow the onscreen prompts, power down the system at mains (AC) and clear CMOS (Clear RTC) for 5 seconds before using the system again.


If you have issues with the flash contact your local ASUS service centre for assistance. If you are located in North America then follow these URLs:

To submit an online technical support request, please fill out the form at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx.

You can also request for an RMA online at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/usa_rmaserv.aspx

-Raja

[Sauron_Vie]

so the new bios 3208 are crap for 2600k?

why do you think so ?? You already flashed and tested it ?

[geobot24]

Ensure system is 100% stable before flashing!

1) Flash from EZ Flash 2 using a FAT32 formatted USB drive. Make sure you flash from EZ Flash 2 only and NOT Windows!

2) You will need to let the system flash twice. Flash the first time, when the flash completes follow the onscreen prompt to reboot.

3) Second flash will commence when the board re-BOOTs, should find the file automatically and flash it (this flash wil update the ME fw while the first flash updates UEFI).

4) After the second flash completes, follow the onscreen prompts, power down the system at mains (AC) and clear CMOS (Clear RTC) for 5 seconds before using the system again.


If you have issues with the flash contact your local ASUS service centre for assistance. If you are located in North America then follow these URLs:

To submit an online technical support request, please fill out the form at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx.

You can also request for an RMA online at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/usa_rmaserv.aspx

-Raja

Thanks Raja...

[kees1869]

I was just wondering if anyone else gets a A0 code (instead of AA) after flashing the bios to rev. 3208?

[Martin.v.r]

in bed well that there are 2 bios on the motherboard, and that only flasher on the stand, so it's just pushing the button

[Raja@ASUS]

I was just wondering if anyone else gets a A0 code (instead of AA) after flashing the bios to rev. 3208?

That's normal on this build, nothing to worry about.

[FedericoUY]

That's normal on this build, nothing to worry about.

Hey Raja there are some people requesting your help. [ http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...-your-help-plz ]
Bios 3202 look that has been problematic for some users, and for the people who lives outside USA a RMA of the board is virtually impossible. We need to know where to get some good working bios chips. Thanks.

[PolRoger]

I've successfully flashed to 3208 per Raja's steps. It will be interesting to compare IB overclocking on P67 to my Z77 board.

[Raja@ASUS]

Hey Raja there are some people requesting your help. [ http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...-your-help-plz ]
Bios 3202 look that has been problematic for some users, and for the people who lives outside USA a RMA of the board is virtually impossible. We need to know where to get some good working bios chips. Thanks.

Contact local support in your region as stated earlier. Each country has a different path of contact. I only deal with NA and I posted the URLs for the NA region in this thread earlier. If users type their region and ASUS into Google they should find a path of contact or they may need to contact their reseller and do it that way depending on their location.

Just in case you missed them, here are the NA URLs again:


To submit an online technical support request, please fill out the form at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx.

You can also request for an RMA online at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/usa_rmaserv.aspx



-Raja

[andressergio]

thanks raja i already contacted Asus

*thanks Federico for supporting my petition

cheers
Sergio

[FedericoUY]

Contact local support in your region as stated earlier. Each country has a different path of contact. I only deal with NA and I posted the URLs for the NA region in this thread earlier. If users type their region and ASUS into Google they should find a path of contact or they may need to contact their reseller and do it that way depending on their location.

Just in case you missed them, here are the NA URLs again:


To submit an online technical support request, please fill out the form at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx.

You can also request for an RMA online at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/usa_rmaserv.aspx



-Raja

Ok, thank you, I see there's a solution on the way. Cheers.

*thanks Federico for supporting my petition

NP.

[Martin.v.r]

Bios 3208 is
ok to I7 3770k an mem can run fast
2x2 G.SKILL 2200MHZ cl7 7-10-10-27 1T 1.65v
2520MHZ 10-11-10-31 1T 1.67v wprime1024
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2354679

blck teases just currently at 46x108, my ati driver restarts in 2d
so I will just find a solution to,I hope

[andressergio]

Bios 3208 is
ok to I7 3770k an mem can run fast
2x2 G.SKILL 2200MHZ cl7 7-10-10-27 1T 1.65v
2520MHZ 10-11-10-31 1T 1.67v wprime1024
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2354679

blck teases just currently at 46x108, my ati driver restarts in 2d
so I will just find a solution to,I hope

Martin thats pushing bclk what about 5GHz HT with mem at 2400 ??? does it run good ?

cheers
Sergio

[Martin.v.r]

can not find maxxmem V1.98 would like to see the bandwidth
can see I had to do something about my cl, but it working after 2 attempts

50x100 2400MHZ cl 11-12-12-31 1T wprime 1024

[andressergio]

can not find maxxmem V1.98 would like to see the bandwidth
can see I had to do something about my cl, but it working after 2 attempts

50x100 2400MHZ cl 11-12-12-31 1T wprime 1024

awesome !!!

here maxmem for you
http://www.maxxpi.net/pages/download...---preview.php

this is my SB at 5GHz HT / samsungs 4x2 2133 9-10-10-28 1T



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[andressergio]

Ensure system is 100% stable before flashing!

1) Flash from EZ Flash 2 using a FAT32 formatted USB drive. Make sure you flash from EZ Flash 2 only and NOT Windows!

2) You will need to let the system flash twice. Flash the first time, when the flash completes follow the onscreen prompt to reboot.

3) Second flash will commence when the board re-BOOTs, should find the file automatically and flash it (this flash wil update the ME fw while the first flash updates UEFI).

4) After the second flash completes, follow the onscreen prompts, power down the system at mains (AC) and clear CMOS (Clear RTC) for 5 seconds before using the system again.

-Raja

raja after i do steps 1 and 2 when it reboots i get LCD POST CODE 72 = PCH devices initialize and its stays forever there...

what this does mean ? that it cant find the .ROM ? or what ? i tried all still cant

[Martin.v.r]

http://www.maxxpi.net/pages/download...---preview.php
link Oops! This page appears broken.

[andressergio]

http://www.maxxpi.net/pages/download...---preview.php
link Oops! This page appears broken.

go here Martin

http://www.maxxpi.net/

then downloads and its there

[geobot24]

Do you know guys and Raja, if i can flash the bios without a cpu installed via Rog usb port?

Edit: Is this the way? http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread...BIOS-Flashback Can it be succefull?

[Martin.v.r]

here
4.6GHZ an 5GHZ 2400MHZ
MAXXMEM2.jpg

[deachus]

andressergio, I received an e-mail from ebay seller biosdepot last week informing me that he tried a new programming method and has sent me a 3rd bios chip (free of charge of course) to try and report back to him. He said he would give me a full refund if this 3rd chip didnt work. I will report back after I receive it this week.

[andressergio]

andressergio, I received an e-mail from ebay seller biosdepot last week informing me that he tried a new programming method and has sent me a 3rd bios chip (free of charge of course) to try and report back to him. He said he would give me a full refund if this 3rd chip didnt work. I will report back after I receive it this week.

thank you deachus plz post how it goes !

Sergio

[Sauron_Vie]

maybe this one can also help you with the bios chips. got the link from a overclocking team member. should not be the problem to flash of one of these bios chips with your needed version.

contact him: http://stores.ebay.at/BIOS-Service-C..._fsub=19683855