BIOS 044 Updates:

• Improved CPU compatibility
• Improved memory compatibility
• Updated memory overclocking page layout
• Various other fixes

 

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Windows Installation

• Download the correct .zip file below for your motherboard:

         132-SE-E775-KR/K2 - EVGA X79 SLI
         151-SE-E777-KR/K2 - EVGA X79 FTW
         151-SE-E779-KR/K2 - EVGA X79 Classified

• First go into your BIOS and load defaults, save and exit
• Close all open programs.
• Go into the folder where you unzipped this package and run the appropriate batch file.
  • For Windows XP, Vista or 7 32Bit: FPTWIN32.BAT
  • For Windows XP, Vista or 7 64Bit: FPTWIN64.BAT
  • If in DOS Mode: FPTDOS.BAT
• Press Y in CAPITAL LETTERS to start the flash process
• DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR RESET DURING THE FLASH PROCESS
• After the flashing is finished, the system will automatically shut down. Then power on again and go into BIOS, Load Defaults, Save and Exit.

 
USB Flash Drive Installation

• Visit this thread and follow the installation instructions. (Thanks Lvcoyote!).

Warning:
**Do not restart or interrupt your PC while the flash is ongoing
**Do not Flash BIOS on overclocked settings
 

lol wut?   What are these various fixes?  Woulda thought you'd atleast try and sugar coat this bios into making it look like it was the bios we'd all been waiting for.

The other fixes are some smaller items, like cleaned up BIOS, fix some labeling, etc.

Great. Will try as soon as im back home.

EVGA_JacobF


The other fixes are some smaller items, like cleaned up BIOS, fix some labeling, etc.

 
Thanks

Kewl! For the first time ever, once I set my memory from automatic to XMP and rebooted, it now reads correctly at 2133!
 
Did a shut down and restart to make sure it will post. Ran a quick MemTest86, and no errors.
 
I iz happy!

x79 FTW
XMP Profile 1 now works with Corsair Vengeance Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 MHz (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory (CMZ16GX3M4A2133C11B) Testing with the same settings as my x79 SLI Motherboard
I did have to drop the CPU from 43 down to 42. Stable at 43 after setting memory to: Manual settings of 11-11-11-27 and volts set to 1.5. Also note that my high Temp now is only 86 and before was 90-91. Tested ALL USB Port and no issues fond with using any USB 3 Ports with USB 3 Devices and no issues found with using USB 1.x or 2.0 on all the USB 2 Ports.
Update Feb 10: (lost all my updates in this post, this is the short version) Stable now at 4400 MHz, never could I stay stable at 4400MHz. So yes this Updated Bios Did make a deference for me on my x79 FTW from version 41.
Still get the Beeeeeeeb on B4 on power up no be deal.
I can still only use Gen3 Gen3 Gen2 Gen3 settings.
When set to Gen3 Gen3 Gen3 Gen3 settings the pc will not boot.
No other issued noted.
I take it we still should use your current Overclock Guide for the X79. (Tested and yes it works)
Thanks EVGA & JacobF
Bill
 
Update
x79 SLI
XMP Profile 1 fails with Corsair Vengeance Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 MHz (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory (CMZ16GX3M4A2133C11B) using manual settings works fine of 11-11-11-27 and volts set to 1.5
I can still only Overclock to 43 when set to 44 the Bios shows 44 but Windows 8 only shows 43
No other issue noted.
 
Getting Ready for Dark!

Hmm on my X79 SLI, the memory setting for Command Rate doesn't seem to be working. I set it to 1T in the BIOS, but it stays at 2T for some reason.
 
It worked fine in BIOS 41 though. I'll see if it was just something I goofed on.

Is there a link or something where I could see the full list of fixes. Interested especially in the "Various other fixes" part.
Thank you.

For me a big fail..
Overclocking issues are still here, It needs too much VCore for frequencies that another board can reach easily!
As before over 4.7Ghz I'm not stable and It's impossible to boot at 5+ Ghz..
 
About rams, now It seems impossible to set the command rate @1T, WHY?? 
And as before If I don't change the BCLK Ratio I can't boot into Windows in CL9, I can only in CL10!
If I chance the BCLK Ratio I Can boot also in CL9, like before.. 
 
Doesn't mind the memory, but why did EVGA make a motherboard designed for overclocking and enthusiast users that is a fail in overclocking?? Very sad..

So far so good.

Installing my drivers and stuff on benching Win7prolite OS. Booted at 4410mhz (126.5 and 1.25 strap )

Looks like it may have fixed my USB 3.0.  I now have all ports enabled, and I have a few devices plugged in for testing purposes.  No problems thus far.  Was not able to do this on 041. 
 
However it did not fix my overclocking at all...in fact it seems to have made it worse.  I still can't touch the Bclk without losing ethernet and all USB, and now I can't get my memory back up to 1866mhz where it ran fine on 041.
 
I'll keep working at it.

still having problems after flash ****!!!!!!!

Nevermind, USB not fixed.
 
Doesn't look like this update has accomplished anything at all.
 
Shame.

Grrr.. just updated from 041 to 044 and now I can't boot from my SSD because the Boot Manager Window is missing.  Tried reverting back and same issue.  I remember having this happen before but can't recall how I fixed it.
 

I seriously doubt that the USB issues can be fixed with a BIOS update...

iulian.pascal


Is there a link or something where I could see the full list of fixes. Interested especially in the "Various other fixes" part.
Thank you.

Most are listed in the readme file.
Bill

The Raven


Nevermind, USB not fixed.

Doesn't look like this update has accomplished anything at all.

Shame.

What is this USB issue?
Bill

AndreTM


For me a big fail..
Overclocking issues are still here, It needs too much VCore for frequencies that another board can reach easily!
As before over 4.7Ghz I'm not stable and It's impossible to boot at 5+ Ghz..

About rams, now It seems impossible to set the command rate @1T, WHY?? 
And as before If I don't change the BCLK Ratio I can't boot into Windows in CL9, I can only in CL10!
If I chance the BCLK Ratio I Can boot also in CL9, like before.. 

Doesn't mind the memory, but why did EVGA make a motherboard designed for overclocking and enthusiast users that is a fail in overclocking?? Very sad..

On my Rampage IV Formula running at 4,999 MHz with the Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition Processor
my vCore is set at 1.4 and is stable. Once the x79 Dark is out it will replace my Rampage IV Formula Motherboard.
Bill
 

I'm not sure if anything got fixed at all.
PCI 3.0 still won't work
XMP Profile 1 on Corsair Vengeance just freezes, requiring a CMOS reset.
Trying out USB 3.0 ports to see if any errors come up.
Shame, such a good board, but it seems like a recall should have been announced a while ago.
Wasn't there a time where the 1st P67 chipset boards were recalled due to an Intel issue?
 
Wait for Dark or pick up a RIVE?
 
 

Ya I'm not looking forward to upgrading my bios right now. I disabled USB3 because it doesn't work at all. RMA'd 3 times and I have gotten a K2 now and it still doesn't work correctly, honestly I have given up on EVGA. This bois does not seem to fix any of the real issues with the board. I'm skeptical about the DARK board. But maybe time will tell.
 
Carl

Maverick1776


I'm not sure if anything got fixed at all.
PCI 3.0 still won't work
XMP Profile 1 on Corsair Vengeance just freezes, requiring a CMOS reset.
Trying out USB 3.0 ports to see if any errors come up.
Shame, such a good board, but it seems like a recall should have been announced a while ago.
Wasn't there a time where the 1st P67 chipset boards were recalled due to an Intel issue?

Wait for Dark or pick up a RIVE?

 
The RIVE is tried and tested.  The Dark, well we will see.

Johnny_Utah

Maverick1776


I'm not sure if anything got fixed at all.
PCI 3.0 still won't work
XMP Profile 1 on Corsair Vengeance just freezes, requiring a CMOS reset.
Trying out USB 3.0 ports to see if any errors come up.
Shame, such a good board, but it seems like a recall should have been announced a while ago.
Wasn't there a time where the 1st P67 chipset boards were recalled due to an Intel issue?

Wait for Dark or pick up a RIVE?

The RIVE is tried and tested.  The Dark, well we will see.

As with The X-Files, I want to Believe!
Bill

bcavnaugh

What is this USB issue?
Bill

Non functional USB 3.0 ports.  They are intermittent.  They work for awhile, then just disconnect.
 
Oh and if I set my Bclk to ANYTHING other than 100, they stop working altogether along with my ethernet ports.

bclk doesnt change no mater what i set it too. doesnt boot when o/cing . bios are junk.

haven't had any issues with usb 3.0 or pci-e 3.0 the update on memory overclocking page is helpful.

manojks


haven't had any issues with usb 3.0 or pci-e 3.0 the update on memory overclocking page is helpful.

 
Are you running one card or more?  The PCI-E 3.0 problems I have seen come with 3 or more cards.  I ran one card with no issue at 3.0 speeds but once I added 2 then 3, only ONE reads 3.0.

bcavnaugh




On my Rampage IV Formula running at 4,999 MHz with the Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition Processor
my vCore is set at 1.4 and is stable. Once the x79 Dark is out it will replace my Rampage IV Formula Motherboard.
Bill

 
Heh why would you want to replace the R4F?

Does "Improved CPU Compatibility" refer to supporting various intel standard features like variable Vcore, single core overclocks.. or does it refer to the 3970?

Johnny_Utah

manojks


haven't had any issues with usb 3.0 or pci-e 3.0 the update on memory overclocking page is helpful.

Are you running one card or more?  The PCI-E 3.0 problems I have seen come with 3 or more cards.  I ran one card with no issue at 3.0 speeds but once I added 2 then 3, only ONE reads 3.0.

 
That could be it then, however i did try once on the SLi of 2 680s just can't for the life of me, remember what the results were.