LGA1155 Motherboards already selling in Taiwan info

[stasio]

Originally Posted by dctokyo
6. BIOS service is designed in 16-bit mode, but EFI is running in 32-bit mode or 64-bit mode, and even the enhanced processor mode in future.

Giga P67 BIOS 2 x 32 Mbit flash (4MB in size),EFI coming later

[saaya]

So far manufacturers have done nothing other than replicate BIOS functionality. But take the case of the MacBook Air and its ability via EFI to have an OS installed wirelessly from another Mac. Now imagine if your PC had in its EFI firmware the ability to reinstall the OS from an online connection say after an HD failure. Right now with most crapo PCs you've got to call up and get them to send you a restore disc. There is tons of stuff that could be implemented in EFI to make the PC more enjoyable and easier to use. As long as the firmware has the ability to download from the internet, then additional EFI functionality can be installed in the GPT disc partition, so no need for a massive firmware ROM either. I don't know if there would be any advantage for servers but what if EFI loaded a hypervisor OS, eliminate the need for a fully functional host OS?

do you know pxe boot? you dont need efi to install an os on a laptop or pc or server... for wifi im not sure, but why would you do it over wifi to begin with?

and gigabyte wont go efi at launch? wow... thats odd...

[sin0822]

when is the last time you needed to reinstall os over the internet? How do we know how dependable EFI bios is going to be for overclocking? You know stasio I wanted to change my avatar to the 24 phase power logo, but I don't wanna pose.

[dctokyo]

when is the last time you needed to reinstall os over the internet?

Daily in my IT work ......... anyway, let's try to get back on topic about the LGA1155 Motherboards already selling

[sin0822]

I want to see someone try and buy one.

[EagleRock]

I can see a problem with Asus and EFI, after all this years of using normal bios Asus still fail to produce a bug free bios so what they will do with the new EFI?

[Chri$ch]

I want to see someone try and buy one.

no problem, my boards arrived today

[danielkza]

I can see a problem with Asus and EFI, after all this years of using normal bios Asus still fail to produce a bug free bios so what they will do with the new EFI?

In theory it should be easier to work out EFI over BIOS, you can use a much saner programming environment, and share a larger portion of the code over different motherboards.

But I'm sure they'll find a way to screw things up.

[RPGWiZaRD]

no problem, my boards arrived today

Now I'm a bit confused, is that the "Deluxe" or "Evo" board cuz it looks like deluxe but doesn't mention it anywhere. I thought the Evo wouldn't have onboard power/reset buttons and dual nic so. Naming change in the last minute?

EDIT: Either way I saw that same "Evo" board can be had for 165€ in Germany right now which is really promissing for a board like this and even before launch when prices are usually some 10~15€ expensier. This looks like a competitor against Gigabyte UD5 featurewise but is priced like UD4.... not complaining if you ask me.

[Chri$ch]

The price was for short time at 155€ thats why i bought the boards

the EVO is same as the Deluxe, only difference is that the EVO don´t has the USB3.0 bracket for 3,5" drive and the POST code debug display.

but it has a USB3.0 bracket for the rear panel

[RPGWiZaRD]

OK thanks for the clarification. This board is definitely on top of the list in case I'd concider buying a 1155 setup, price & feature/design wise it's definitely right (and plain awesome if you ask me). What a steal if you got it for 155€ even before launch.

[Mech0z]

Are the mobile models supposed to be released at the same time? I just wonder if I should see if I could make a quick upgrade to a sandy bridge version of my X201T :p

[sin0822]

hmm I am surprised you could buy one. I got my board but i didn't buy it. Cool though!