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Reviews

Biostar Tpower X58: the alternative! @ matbe.com

Compatable Air Cooling List (NOTE: Doesnt take into consideration case sizes)

Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme-1366 RT

Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme + LGA1366 Bolt-Thru-Kit

Noctua NH-U12P SE1366

Zalman CNPS9700 LED Aero Flower + ZM-CS4A LGA1366 Clip Kit

Compatable Ram List - Bootable with default voltage to bios

'CLICK HERE' - BIOSTAR'S Official Compatable Ram List

OCZ 6GB Platinum DDR3 PC3-1600 (3x2GB) CAS7

OCZ 3GB Platinum DDR3 PC3-1600 (3x1GB) CAS7


Corsair 6GB Dominator DDR3 PC3-1600 (3x2GB) CAS8

Corsair 3GB Dominator DDR3 PC3-1600 (3x1GB) CAS8

Official BIOS

WARNING:- DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS FLASHMENU METHOD TO UPDATE YOUR BIOS, HIGH RISK OF BIOS FAILIURE!

How to update the BIOS via USB Flash Stick/Drive

What should I do If the system BIOS was corrupted after the flashing process ?

CPU support list

AFUDOS 4.23

Bios Flashing Procedure

BIOS ID: IX58A304

1. i7 core "D0" CPU Revision compatability.
2. Supports XMP memory and improved some memory compatibility with more memory.
3. Release Date: 4th March 2009

BIOS ID: IX58A210

1. Fix Hardware Detection to resolve FAN5 issue.
2. Release Date: 10th February 2009

BIOS ID: IX58AC25

1. Added bootflash screen prompts.
2. Release Date: 25th December 2008

BIOS ID: IX58C10

1. Adjustment 3pin/4pin CPU smart fan options.
2. Release Date: 10th December 2008

BIOS ID: IX58AC01

1. Initial release.
2. Release Date: 1st December 2008


Beta BIOS

WARNING:- DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS FLASHMENU METHOD TO UPDATE YOUR BIOS, HIGH RISK OF BIOS FAILIURE!

DISCLAIMER:
Biostar will not be held responsible or liable for any damage made with using a BETA BIOS.
Please proceed with discretion and do not attempt to use unless you know what you are doing!

BIOS ID: IX58A604 *NEW*

1. Fix XMP1 & XMP2 EX clock function.
2. Release Date: 11th June 2009

Instruction Manual

English Version (1st Edition) Dec 2008 - 3rd February 2009 *NEW*

DRIVERS - Last checked 4th August 2009.

INTEL Chipset Driver v 9.1.0.1007 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 8th December 08

RAID/AHCI Software - Intel® Matrix Storage Manager v 8.9.0.1023 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 17th July 09 *NEW*

32-bit Floppy Configuration Utility for Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - 17th July 09 *NEW*
Creates floppy disk for 32-bit OS with Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 8.9.0.1023 files - used to preinstall RAID driver (F6 during Windows* setup).

64-bit Floppy Configuration Utility for Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - 17th July 09 *NEW*
Creates floppy disk for 64-bit OS with Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 8.9.0.1023 files - used to preinstall RAID driver (F6 during Windows* setup).

JMicron SATA Driver V 1.17.49 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 24th July 09 *NEW*

Realtek 8111C Gigabit Lan V5.718 Driver for Win9x/Me/2000/XP/2003 - 21st July 09 *NEW*

Realtek 8111C Gigabit Lan V6.225 Driver for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 21st July 09 *NEW*

Realtek High Audio Definition R229 Driver for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit - 23rd July 09 *NEW*

Realtek High Audio Definition R229 Driver for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 23rd July 09 *NEW*


Utilities

Biostar TPower II v0.9.5.6 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 9th April 09

BIOScreen v0.9.0.1 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 25th February 09

G.P.U( Green Power Utility) v0.9.0.5 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 25th February 09