Asus Striker Extreme offical 0901 bios released.

[Liudavid]

Version 0901 2007/02/14 update
Description Striker Extreme Release BIOS 0901
1. Enhance memory compatibility
2. Fixed power Fan can't work after S3
3. Set DDR2 Termination Max default Votlage to 1.25V (Memory Voltage is 2.5V)
4. Add patch to support Creative X-FI sound Card
5. Speed up S3 resume time
6. Change CopyRight year from 2006 to 2007.
7. Fixed memory clock mode option may disappear when SLI ready memory is used
8. Finetune USB driving
9. Fixed FSB 1333Mhz CPU clock incorrect
10.Fixed sometime the CPU VID table will be dystroyed
11.Fixed Vcore error when CMOS checksum fail
12.Fixed summary page "CPU ID/ucode ID" string will show "CPU ID/uc" instead
13.Update EZ-Flash version to B319
14.Fixed SETUP hang on when trying to modify "Internal Connector LED" item under Triditional Chinese mode
15.Finetune H/W Monitor Voltage warning range
16.Fixed system hang when Music Alarm play length is over 1 hour
17.Lock 'F8' and 'DEL' function key when after entered EZFlash
18.Fixed Music Alarm auto shutdown when using Presler 3.4GHz CPU with WD1200 HDD and ASUS DRW1612BL
19.Fixed system may show "error loading operation system" message when using CHS mode PATA HDD, and set "Access Mode" to CHS at the same time
20.Fix system will report error when there is Legacy floppy is disabled at the same time when SATA ODD is the only device connected to this motherboard
21.Enhance HDD compatibility
22.Change Max FSB to 650MHz on AI-Booster
23.Fixed CPR fail when overclock too much

http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/...eme/SE0901.zip

[Atom]

have you tried it and how did it go?
i just updated BIOS with no problems,now time to try overclocking ...

[adamsleath]

waiting with baited breath for some guinea pigs to try this bios out...

[Atom]

@3.2ghz right now but not orthos stable,keeps giving me errors but i'm gonna be playing around with it some more

[Leeghoofd]

Prolly the Vcore is still fixed at 1.39 till 450FSB, I hope this isn't the bios Bachus anonymous was testing (Corsair techie) as he didn't have any limitations on the vcore plus no droop...

Can you verify if you set eg 1.55 you get around 1.5 in bios ? I'm interested in 400FSB , currently still on 0901 beta, very stable but voltages below 400 are free, at and above 400FSB 1.39 or set at 1.6 to give 1.55 ( too high for my current cooling )

Cya

[andyr(uk)]

installed ok here with same clocks , got nasty high pitched squeal on install so removed battery and all was then fine , this has happened on the last few bios flashes
set to 1.5 volts in bios and voltage given back in harware monitor is 1.48 with fsb at 500
set it to 1.575 = 1.48
1.6 = 1.55 pretty much same as before on the volts for me

[bachus_anonym]

Prolly the Vcore is still fixed at 1.39 till 450FSB, I hope this isn't the bios Bachus anonymous was testing (Corsair techie) as he didn't have any limitations on the vcore plus no droop...

As I suspected, ASUS did not make it to include the fix in this Official 0901 BIOS.
I have yet another "work version" BETA BIOS (dated 02/14/2007) and this one seems to be working great as far as vCore - 1.55v selected in BIOS, measured with a DMM as 1.525v. There is no significant vdroop either.

Below, is what voltages I get at particular FSB:

425MHz FSB (1700MHz QDR)    |   455MHz FSB (1820MHz QDR)
BIOS      HM        DMM         BIOS      HM        DMM
1.400 --> 1.40v --> 1.376v      1.400 --> 1.40v --> 1.375v
1.425 --> 1.44v --> 1.400v
1.450 --> 1.45v --> 1.424v      1.450 --> 1.45v --> 1.425v
1.475 --> 1.47v --> 1.448v
1.500 --> 1.50v --> 1.473v      1.500 --> 1.50v --> 1.472v
1.525 --> 1.53v --> 1.498v
1.550 --> 1.55v --> 1.522v      1.550 --> 1.55v --> 1.521v
1.575 --> 1.58v --> 1.547v   
1.600 --> 1.60v --> 1.570v      1.600 --> 1.60v --> 1.570v
1.625 --> 1.63v --> 1.603v
1.650 --> 1.64v --> 1.626v      1.650 --> 1.64v --> 1.626v
1.675 --> 1.68v --> 1.650v
1.700 --> 1.69v --> 1.674v      1.700 --> 1.69v --> 1.673v

BIOS - voltage as selected in BIOS
HM - voltage reported by Hardware Monitor
DMM - voltage measured with a digital multimeter

I will find out if I can release it. Don't worry, the issue is now gone, just a matter of when the BIOS is going to be available for everyone. As soon as I get the "GO", I will upload it for for you guys.

[sbin]

Thanks,
Thats some good news.

[Coroner Kyle]

bachus_anonym: Thanks for testing the beta bios and giving us your results. Keep us informed on this.

There is light at the end of the tunnel for the Striker now.

[slim142]

As I suspected, ASUS did not make it to include the fix in this Official 0901 BIOS.
I have yet another "work version" BETA BIOS (dated 02/14/2007) and this one seems to be working great as far as vCore - 1.55v selected in BIOS, measured with a DMM as 1.525v. There is no significant vdroop either.

Below, is what voltages I get at particular FSB:

425MHz FSB (1700MHz QDR)    |   455MHz FSB (1820MHz QDR)
BIOS      HM        DMM         BIOS      HM        DMM
1.400 --> 1.40v --> 1.376v      1.400 --> 1.40v --> 1.375v
1.425 --> 1.44v --> 1.400v
1.450 --> 1.45v --> 1.424v      1.450 --> 1.45v --> 1.425v
1.475 --> 1.47v --> 1.448v
1.500 --> 1.50v --> 1.473v      1.500 --> 1.50v --> 1.472v
1.525 --> 1.53v --> 1.498v
1.550 --> 1.55v --> 1.522v      1.550 --> 1.55v --> 1.521v
1.575 --> 1.58v --> 1.547v   
1.600 --> 1.60v --> 1.570v      1.600 --> 1.60v --> 1.570v
1.625 --> 1.63v --> 1.603v
1.650 --> 1.64v --> 1.626v      1.650 --> 1.64v --> 1.626v
1.675 --> 1.68v --> 1.650v
1.700 --> 1.69v --> 1.674v      1.700 --> 1.69v --> 1.673v

BIOS - voltage as selected in BIOS
HM - voltage reported by Hardware Monitor
DMM - voltage measured with a digital multimeter

I will find out if I can release it. Don't worry, the issue is now gone, just a matter of when the BIOS is going to be available for everyone. As soon as I get the "GO", I will upload it for for you guys.

Im sorry bachus, Im kinda new at the forums, are you an ASUS worker or beta tester for them?
Thanks for confirming that the next BIOS release will fix the vcore issue!!! you dont know how happy I am now!

[Coroner Kyle]

Im sorry bachus, Im kinda new at the forums, are you an ASUS worker or beta tester for them?

bachus_anonym is a long time XS member who contributes a lot of useful info and in depth memory reviews. He is currently employed by Corsair Memory and I assume does a lot testing with various motherboards and memory. If you look under his name by his avatar you will see it says "Corsair Lab Techie" and the picture he links to in his post has a Corsair logo.

Lucky for us he's got a Striker and some beta bios's.

[adamsleath]

As I suspected, ASUS did not make it to include the fix in this Official 0901 BIOS.
I have yet another "work version" BETA BIOS (dated 02/14/2007) and this one seems to be working great as far as vCore - 1.55v selected in BIOS, measured with a DMM as 1.525v. There is no significant vdroop either.

Below, is what voltages I get at particular FSB:

425MHz FSB (1700MHz QDR)    |   455MHz FSB (1820MHz QDR)
BIOS      HM        DMM         BIOS      HM        DMM
1.400 --> 1.40v --> 1.376v      1.400 --> 1.40v --> 1.375v
1.425 --> 1.44v --> 1.400v
1.450 --> 1.45v --> 1.424v      1.450 --> 1.45v --> 1.425v
1.475 --> 1.47v --> 1.448v
1.500 --> 1.50v --> 1.473v      1.500 --> 1.50v --> 1.472v
1.525 --> 1.53v --> 1.498v
1.550 --> 1.55v --> 1.522v      1.550 --> 1.55v --> 1.521v
1.575 --> 1.58v --> 1.547v   
1.600 --> 1.60v --> 1.570v      1.600 --> 1.60v --> 1.570v
1.625 --> 1.63v --> 1.603v
1.650 --> 1.64v --> 1.626v      1.650 --> 1.64v --> 1.626v
1.675 --> 1.68v --> 1.650v
1.700 --> 1.69v --> 1.674v      1.700 --> 1.69v --> 1.673v

BIOS - voltage as selected in BIOS
HM - voltage reported by Hardware Monitor
DMM - voltage measured with a digital multimeter

I will find out if I can release it. Don't worry, the issue is now gone, just a matter of when the BIOS is going to be available for everyone. As soon as I get the "GO", I will upload it for for you guys.

this would be good...if i could set just a tad over 1.5v real vcore i would be a happy camper.

[slim142]

me tooo! I want that BIOS now!

[Nanobot]

bachus if that BIOS is available I'm pretty sure of getting this board.
Thank you for the info

Please give news if you can release it ASAP.

[bingo13]

The new BIOS is version 1001, should be released next week if they do not do another spin on it to tighten up the VCore a little more.

[bachus_anonym]

Im sorry bachus, Im kinda new at the forums, are you an ASUS worker or beta tester for them? Thanks for confirming that the next BIOS release will fix the vcore issue!!! you dont know how happy I am now!

bachus_anonym is a long time XS member who contributes a lot of useful info and in depth memory reviews. He is currently employed by Corsair Memory and I assume does a lot testing with various motherboards and memory. If you look under his name by his avatar you will see it says "Corsair Lab Techie" and the picture he links to in his post has a Corsair logo. Lucky for us he's got a Striker and some beta bios's.

Thanks, CK Yes, I do a lot of motherboard/memory testing in our lab.

The new BIOS is version 1001, should be released next week if they do not do another spin on it to tighten up the VCore a little more.

BETA 1001 I have here, does not have a fix for vCore being "locked" at 1.40v and 1.50, below and above 400MHz FSB respectively. Only allowed for voltage higher than 1.60v.

Anyway, I can post the BIOS now. As far as I can tell, once it's official (very soon), this one will become BIOS 1001.

Striker Extreme BETA BIOS (vCore fix) - download

I personally go old-fashioned way, and use awdflash and USB key, but EZ Flash should be fine as well...

Enjoy and let me know how it goes for ya

[Speederlander]

So...how is the Striker with this new 1001 bios? Is it rock solid and terrific board or has this latest bios just brought it up to acceptable?

[bingo13]

BETA 1001 I have here, does not have a fix for vCore being "locked" at 1.40v and 1.50, below and above 400MHz FSB respectively. Only allowed for voltage higher than 1.60v.

We had two 1001 beta releases this week. The first on 2/13 (02130) and the latest revision on 2/15 (02151) that helped improve the under 1.60V ills.

[adamsleath]

why are voltages locked at 1.4 and 1.5?; it's a major pain in the ass

[ineedaname]

Yea it pisses me off so much. There's all these fancy range of voltages but you can't actually use any of them wtf is that.

[slim142]

Bachus

I see BIOS 1002.zip on the ASUS FTP site. Is this the new BIOS? Why is it called 1002 and not 1001?

Also, why isnt it yet on the ASUS download page? Did you try it?

Thanks

[bachus_anonym]

Bachus

I see BIOS 1002.zip on the ASUS FTP site. Is this the new BIOS? Why is it called 1002 and not 1001?

Also, why isnt it yet on the ASUS download page? Did you try it?

Thanks

Yes, I have flashed it and it's exactly the same one as the last BETA I had (02151), with the same changes.

[slim142]

ok Bachus thanks but I still dont know why....

they name it 1002.zip instead of SE1002.zip as they normally do?

and why isnt it on the ASUS striker BIOS download page?

[Leeghoofd]

Thx Bachus 1002 works fab here, we got control again !!!!

[slim142]

Thanks ASUS!!!! XD!