EVGA X58 SLI (E758) - BIOS 44 Released

This BIOS is ONLY for the EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard (part number 132-BL-E758-)

BIOS 44 Updates:

• Supports 32nm Desktop CPUs
• Added "Turbo Performance" option (may boost performance if enabled)
• Fixes 1866MHz Memory Ratio

BIOS updating can be accomplished VIA the below methods:

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CD/DVD Installation - Recommended installation method

• Download the following .iso file: E758_44.iso
• Use a CD Burning software to burn the .iso image onto a blank CD (Nero, Alochol 120%, MagicISO etc.)
• After it has burned, insert CD and restart the machine, go into the BIOS and load defaults, save and exit
• Now set the CD Drive as the primary boot device, or press escape while the system is booting to select CD as the bootable device.
• After flash remove the CD, and power off PC Completely.
• Turn on the PC and load defaults in BIOS

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USB FLOPPY Installation - Recommended installation method

• Download the following executable: E758_44.exe
• Insert blank floppy disk into drive and run executable
• After the floppy has written fully, restart the machine, go into the BIOS and load defaults, save and exit
• Now set the USB Floppy as the primary boot device, or press escape while the system is booting to select USB Floppy as the bootable device
• After flash remove the floppy, power off PC Completely
• Turn on the PC and load defaults in BIOS

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USB Flash Drive Installation - Alternate installation method

• Download: E75844.bin
• Visit this thread and follow the installation instructions. (thanks 30h6).

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Warning:
**Do not restart or interrupt your PC while the flash is ongoing
**Do not Flash BIOS on overclocked settings
**It is always recommended to power-down after flash and Clear CMOS

Xeon 3540 4.7GHz -40c || EVGA X58 [CLASSIFIED] || 3x EVGA GTX 480 || 6GB 1.64GHz CL6 || 80GB X25-M SSD

Thanks hellsteel for the sig pic :)

Went from 43 beta to 44 beta?  No final releases?  What about USB issues, nothing to fix those yet?

CPU=920 DO
CASE=HAF 930
GPU=ATI 5870
KB=Y-95 Logitech illuminated keyboard
M=Performance MX Logitech 
PS=Corsair 750 HX
HD=WD Cavier Black WD1001FALS 1TB
MB=EVGA SLI X58 A1 Rev 1.1
Memory=G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 9-9-9-9-2T 
DVD=Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD
Cooler=Prolimatech Megahalems Rev. B CPU Cooler
Windows XP SP3
STOCK BIOS SETTINGS (SZ2W)
Scythe KS01-BK fan controller

Sorry, this is not considered BETA, I removed the BETA title.

Xeon 3540 4.7GHz -40c || EVGA X58 [CLASSIFIED] || 3x EVGA GTX 480 || 6GB 1.64GHz CL6 || 80GB X25-M SSD

Thanks hellsteel for the sig pic :)

betatester


Went from 43 beta to 44 beta?  No final releases?  What about USB issues, nothing to fix those yet?

Did you do windows update for XP with Realtek Nic drivers? Most have been finding that this is what is causing USB dropping?

"Psst. Zip up. Your ignorance is showing." 
"I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it!"
"Can an Atheist get insurance for acts of god?"
EVGA e760 x58 Classified bios 74
i7 980x 3005F801 @ 4223mhz 24/7
6gig Super Talent PC3 16000 @ 2039 9,9,9,28,1t
Cooler Master HAF 932 Case
EK HF Supream CPU Block
Cooler Master Ultimate 1100 UCP PSU 80+
3x HIS Radeon 5750 CrossfireX 

Edit: no issues with flash or settings.

EVGA X58 SLI (758) Rev 1.1
EVGA GTX 480 SC+
Intel Core i7 920 C0 3.8GHz ~ 1.33v
Intel X25-M 80GB G2
WD 500GB
Sony Optiarc
6 GB OCZ Gold 1600MHz
Corsair HX750W  
Auzentech X-Fi Forte
2 Infinity Primus P152 Speakers + NAD Amplifier
Antec 1200 Case

Kind of wondering why the E758_44.iso file you link to in your OP is not the same size filename or size as the one on the support page?  Which one should we be using?

palmer.ras


Kind of wondering why the E758_44.iso file you link to in your OP is not the same size filename or size as the one on the support page?  Which one should we be using?

+1

Where on the support page? I did a quick check and they seem to match... The correct file location is:

ftp://ftp.evga.com/bios/E758_44.iso

Xeon 3540 4.7GHz -40c || EVGA X58 [CLASSIFIED] || 3x EVGA GTX 480 || 6GB 1.64GHz CL6 || 80GB X25-M SSD

Thanks hellsteel for the sig pic :)

EVGA_JacobF


Where on the support page? I did a quick check and they seem to match... The correct file location is:

ftp://ftp.evga.com/bios/E758_44.iso

Here the Primary Download Link is a different file than the one you posted originally and is also different than this one below:

• Download the following .iso file: E758_44.iso

Bios Version : 44 BIOS Date : 02/04/2010 Bios File : E75844.bin  (Primary Download Link) Notes : The following has been updated in 44:

• Supports 32nm Desktop CPUs
• Added "Turbo Performance" option (may boost performance if enabled)
• Fixes 1866MHz Memory Ratio

INSTRUCTIONS: BIOS updating can be accomplished VIA one of the below methods:
CD Method (Blank CD and CD Rewritable Drive Required)

• Download the following .iso file: E758_44.iso
• Use CD Burning software to burn the .iso image onto a blank CD (Nero, Alochol 120%, MagicISO etc.)
• After it has burned, insert CD and restart the machine, go into the BIOS and load defaults, save and exit.
• Now set the CD Drive as the primary boot device, or press escape while the system is booting to select CD as the bootable device.
• After flash remove the CD, and power off PC Completely.
• Turn on the PC and load defaults in BIOS

USB FLOPPY (Floppy Disk and Disk Drive Required)

• Download the following executable: E758_44.exe
• Insert blank floppy disk into drive and run executable.
• Now set the USB Floppy as the primary boot device, or press escape while the system is booting to select USB Floppy as the bootable device.
• After flash remove the floppy, power off PC Completely.
• Turn on the PC and load defaults in BIOS.

USB Flash Drive Installation

• Download E75844.bin.
• Visit this thread and follow the installation instructions. (thanks 30h6).

I am still using the SZ2R BIOS.  I am not having any problems.  Is there any reason I should update to a newer BIOS?  I hate to break what is already working, but if there is some benefit I am missing, I would update.

Also, is the BIOS revision scheme changing?  We went from SZ2Z to 44?

CPU: i7 920 D0, OC'd at 3.78 (180x21) with Corsair H50 Push-Pull | MB: EVGA X58 SLI E758 rev 1.0 (SZ2R Bios) | GPU: 2x EVGA GTX 480 SC | RAM: Corsair XMS 6144MB PC12800 DDR3 1600MHz (3x2GB) | HDDs:  2 Seagate 1TB Serial ATA HD 7200/32MB/SATA-3G (OS - RAID 0 Short Stroked) & Seagate 750GB (Data) | PSU: Corsair HX1000W | Chassis: Cooler Master HAF X | OS: Win 7 Ultimate x64

EVGA_JacobF


This BIOS is ONLY for the EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard (part number 132-BL-E758-)

BIOS 44 Updates:

• Supports 32nm Desktop CPUs
• Added "Turbo Performance" option (may boost performance if enabled)
• Fixes 1866MHz Memory Ratio

Jacob, two questions:

1. What's the difference between 43 Beta and 44 final version? Is it worth updating?
2. When are we going to see a fix for S3 issues?

EVGA X58 SLI Rev 1.1
i7 920 D0 LinX/Prime Stable 4.4(21x210) HT ON
1.3125vcore, +100mV, vDIMM 1.625v, Rest Auto
OCZ Gold 6GB 1680 (2:8) 9 9 9 24 1T
Prolimatech Megahalems (Push/Pull)
Because of S3 issues: 21x196, Auto vcore, 2:8, 8-8-8-24-1T 12GB.

Will this make the happy face in my bios go away that has survived 3 bios flashes???

burning_kittins


Will this make the happy face in my bios go away that has survived 3 bios flashes???

Where in the bios does it show up? Got a pic of it?

"Psst. Zip up. Your ignorance is showing." 
"I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it!"
"Can an Atheist get insurance for acts of god?"
EVGA e760 x58 Classified bios 74
i7 980x 3005F801 @ 4223mhz 24/7
6gig Super Talent PC3 16000 @ 2039 9,9,9,28,1t
Cooler Master HAF 932 Case
EK HF Supream CPU Block
Cooler Master Ultimate 1100 UCP PSU 80+
3x HIS Radeon 5750 CrossfireX 

palmer.ras

EVGA_JacobF


Where on the support page? I did a quick check and they seem to match... The correct file location is:

ftp://ftp.evga.com/bios/E758_44.iso

Here the Primary Download Link is a different file than the one you posted originally and is also different than this one below:

• Download the following .iso file: E758_44.iso

E75844.bin  (Primary Download Link)

on the support pageis a .bin, the others above are the .iso.  Bin is the BIOS image only and the iso is a full CD image including the bootable bits.

You folks already knew this - what am I missing here?  Was the primary link the iso for previous versions?  I don't remember...

Z.

The Geezer Build:
EVGA x58 SLI 32-BL-E758-A1 V1.1
i7-920 C0 @ 2.66GHz VT enabled
Sapphire Radeon HD3470
OCZ Platinum 3 x 2GB DDR3 1600MHz 7-7-7-24 OCZ3P1600LV6GK
All Drives on Intel SATA, AHCI:
LG DVD Burner GH22LS30
LG Blu-Ray Burner GGW-H20L
WD VelociRaptor 300GB 10000RPM
Samsung Spinpoint 1TB 7200 RPM
Samsung Spinpoint 2TB 5400RPM
OCZ StealthXStream 700W OCZ700SXS
Antec P182 Gun Metal Black ATX Mid Tower
Bare-Metal OSs: Win 7 Ult 64, Solaris 10, Open Solaris, Several Linux
Virtual Machines: Win 98SE through Win 7, Solaris, Linux, OS X...

zoltanthegypsy

palmer.ras

EVGA_JacobF


Where on the support page? I did a quick check and they seem to match... The correct file location is:

ftp://ftp.evga.com/bios/E758_44.iso

Here the Primary Download Link is a different file than the one you posted originally and is also different than this one below:

• Download the following .iso file: E758_44.iso

E75844.bin  (Primary Download Link)

on the support pageis a .bin, the others above are the .iso.  Bin is the BIOS image only and the iso is a full CD image including the bootable bits.

You folks already knew this - what am I missing here?  Was the primary link the iso for previous versions?  I don't remember...

Z.

Yes at one point the Primary Download Link was a file named E75844.iso which was different than E758_44.iso in size.

Hmmm... I'm wondering if I did this right...

My x58 SLI arrived today - I can't build the system because I received all the parts EXCEPT the case, but I thought I'd burn a BIOS update with this pc.

I used Nero to burn a CD using the .iso, and while it completed "Successfully", the disc appears to be blank in Windows explorer, though the CD's name is showing up as 20100204_2343, and 1.45 mb of space is used.

This PC, is obviously not built around a x58, so I'm not about to reboot with this CD in to see if it works, but is this normal?

yes this is normal

I have just updated to this bios and it doesnt seem to use my XMP profile properly. I use the Dummy OC with the turbo modes and all worked fine before. Now when I used the XMP profile before i was using my ram at its rated 1600. Now its giving me a weird speed, if my memory is running in Triple channel, do I multiply my DRAM frequency which is 638.4 x 3 or by 2? Cause if so its either running at 1915.2 or 1276.8. My FSB:DRAM is 2:8 and my bus speed is 159.6.

EVGA_JacobF


This BIOS is ONLY for the EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard (part number 132-BL-E758-)

BIOS 44 Updates:

• Supports 32nm Desktop CPUs

Plural...so at least i7 980X and the Xeon spec'd identical counterpart, W3680.  Will any others work, pretty please with a chearry on top, namely any Xeon 5600's because they are all 32nm Gulftowns?

How CPU watts relate to degrees? 
How can overclocking affect CPU lifespan?
TEC/Peltier definitions, formulas and temperature estimations

Unable to change RAM speeds with this bios!!!!  43 or 44 same result.

Flash back to SZ2Z

So what was wrong with the previous bios's  1866MHz Memory Ratio ?..

    
 
EVGA X58 SLI (E758)
Intel i7 920 C0 @ 3.8
Evga GTX 295 Dual PCB
OZC DD3 15000
Corsair 750 W
Seagate 250 in raid 0
W7 64

I just flashed to it so it's too early to tell if any improvement exists over previous bios versions.

Loop 1: EVGA x58 E760 i7 930, HK 3.0 cpu block, EK chipset block and dual bay res, swiftech mcp655 pump, feser xchanger 360 rad, scythe ultra kaze 4 fan controller w/kaze 3k fans, bitspower and feser fittings galore, distilled water w/primochill liquid utopia

Loop 2: Bitspower 150 res, feser x480 rad, scythe ultra kaze 4 fan controller and 3k fans, mcp655 pump with bp top, koolance 1/2ID uv blue tubing, evga gtx 480's in serial with ek nickel plated blocks, bp and feser fittings, distilled water w/primochill liquid utopia, shin etsu x23 7783D 

can't force RAM to work at 1600

i7 920 +noctua nh-u12p
[4.2GHz~1,4V]
[3.36GHz~1.094V] - 24/7
evga x58 [SZ2Z]
3x2GB corsair dominator 12800
evga gtx285 ssc [186.18]
1TB samsung
2x1TB seagate ES.2
750GB samsung
corsair 1000W
thermaltake armor VA8003BWS
x-fi xtreme gamer + creative t7900
odd - plextor, nec
samsung 24" 2433
lachesis +destructor
logitech G25
OS: Vista Utimate x64 SP1

Any more user experiences on this? It's been up for 3 days.. not a lot of comments. To me that means one of two things:

• Few people have actually tried the new BIOS - many are just waiting for others to 'break the ice', or..
• The BIOS is solid for most, thus no news = good news.

I wonder which it is though..  
 

  
   
 
 
 

I won't update to newer until I know its time tested...at least a few weeks.  That's just me though.  Hell, I still swear by XP, windows 7 looks like its getting better...but I'd rather have an operating system that I know works flawless with essentally all software on the market.   I'll give it about a year before I consider using windows 7 which gives software companies time for compatability and stability.

CPU=920 DO
CASE=HAF 930
GPU=ATI 5870
KB=Y-95 Logitech illuminated keyboard
M=Performance MX Logitech 
PS=Corsair 750 HX
HD=WD Cavier Black WD1001FALS 1TB
MB=EVGA SLI X58 A1 Rev 1.1
Memory=G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 9-9-9-9-2T 
DVD=Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD
Cooler=Prolimatech Megahalems Rev. B CPU Cooler
Windows XP SP3
STOCK BIOS SETTINGS (SZ2W)
Scythe KS01-BK fan controller

red_zary


can't force RAM to work at 1600

ditto

Beta once you go win 7 you'll wonder why you waited so long.

Loop 1: EVGA x58 E760 i7 930, HK 3.0 cpu block, EK chipset block and dual bay res, swiftech mcp655 pump, feser xchanger 360 rad, scythe ultra kaze 4 fan controller w/kaze 3k fans, bitspower and feser fittings galore, distilled water w/primochill liquid utopia

Loop 2: Bitspower 150 res, feser x480 rad, scythe ultra kaze 4 fan controller and 3k fans, mcp655 pump with bp top, koolance 1/2ID uv blue tubing, evga gtx 480's in serial with ek nickel plated blocks, bp and feser fittings, distilled water w/primochill liquid utopia, shin etsu x23 7783D 

I went from SZ2S to _44 without issues (so far 1 hour use).

EVGA X58 SLI  BIOS 44     
i7 920 DO 19x200 3.8GHz 
G. Skill Trident 6GB 7 7 7 20 1600  
VCore 1.25V; VDIMM 1.60V; VTT +100
Sapphire Vapor-X 4890
Corsair TX750W
Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP
Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme
Antec Twelve Hundred   

WD 300GB Velociraptor   
2 Samsung DVD SH-S223L
LG Blu-Ray Drive 
2 Samsung F1 1TB   
Asus Xonar DX  
Windows 7 64 Home Premium 

Also wanted to add that the xmp profile for my crucial ballistix tracer works fine for me.

Loop 1: EVGA x58 E760 i7 930, HK 3.0 cpu block, EK chipset block and dual bay res, swiftech mcp655 pump, feser xchanger 360 rad, scythe ultra kaze 4 fan controller w/kaze 3k fans, bitspower and feser fittings galore, distilled water w/primochill liquid utopia

Loop 2: Bitspower 150 res, feser x480 rad, scythe ultra kaze 4 fan controller and 3k fans, mcp655 pump with bp top, koolance 1/2ID uv blue tubing, evga gtx 480's in serial with ek nickel plated blocks, bp and feser fittings, distilled water w/primochill liquid utopia, shin etsu x23 7783D 

mereksteele

red_zary


can't force RAM to work at 1600

ditto

ditto

Same here, 530mhz 2:8 only...

But with Perfomance Mode, I reach 2905.58mhz (132.67 x 21.9x)

I don't know why BLCK isn't is 133 exactly, before update (stock bios and SZ2S) always was 132.5