BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

[krishcanag]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

I have the EP45-DS4, so I assume you mean, just repeat for backup BIOS as well, is that correct?

On the RAM, ok, if I first time load default setting and then go into DRAM Voltage and set that to 2.1 and save it with a profile name, then if I flash BIOS I will load the saved profile that includes just the adjusted RAM voltage, is that OK?

KRISHAN

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

Do you have DQ6? If not you do not need to worry about question 1. If you do, then yes you can leave the old in there if you like, as long as it is compatible with your CPU

As for 2, when you load optimized, before you save and apply you can change the voltage to 2.1. That would be fine for sure

[krishcanag]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

Hi

I read the flashbios-qflash guide on gigabyte website, I have 2 questions.

1. It says to flash the main BIOS and then repeat for the backup BIOS, do you have to repeat or can you leave it running the old BIOS so that if there is a problem you can maybe have an option to go into BIOS and q-flash and copy backup (old) back into the just flashed main BIOS that caused issues?

2. If you load default setting after a BIOS flash, then if for example you have 2.1V RAM that refused to POST at default EP45-DS4 MB setting, which is 1.8V, then you will have to take the RAM out and put maybe 1.8V RAM and go into BIOS and adjust DRAM Voltage to 2.1V and power off and replace back with orginal high performance RAM, this is terrible and there must be a better and more fool proof method.

regards

krishan

[Nova Phoenix]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

Already zapped by the looks of it.

UPDATE: Stable with EX38-DS4's F6a BIOS. Flashed it exactly as instructed too! :)

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

HAHA

Who you talking to? Or has the spammer already been zapped?

[Nova Phoenix]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

I'm not an admin here, but mate, I'm fairly sure a post who's only and entire purpose is to advertise is not looked kindly upon! Don't do it again!

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

Ya, if you are fine with F5 then keep it until F6 is final. There may be some additional things being addressed with it but I am not aware of any.

Since you are having no issues best to wait so you dont end up not liking it, wasting your time and loosing your settings, and having to flash back.

[Nova Phoenix]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

The last issue I knew of was fixing the ICH9R thing of the board. This however was done in F5, the current BIOS I'm using, and not the latest release, F6a. If all the latter does is allow support for more CPUs then it isn't worth it.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

I am not sure, The place where I find info about what the beta's provide still has it in testing, it is not gigabyte though. What issues if any do you know of for that board?

I am not aware of any, so likely it is just a beta to test in the process of supporting more CPU's which is what I see on the CPU Support list. Many of the New CPU's are only supported by this beta, so that is likely all they are attempting to fix as far as I know.

[Nova Phoenix]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

Thanks for the tip. It would help my decision to flash/not flash if I knew what the EX38-DS4's F6a bios improved upon, if anything.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

It is really up to you, you may want to try it out. Beta's are not for those who do not like to flash. If you are not worried about a flash then try it out. Sometimes they work great, sometimes not.

Your can always flash back if you do not like it, be sure to load optimized defaults and apply after the flash, and reboot back to the BIOS to set your disk settings again before you load windows.

BIOS is a "If it aint broke, don't fix it" type of things really, so unless you dont mind a flash then you should not update unless you see a new BIOS that directly addresses a issue you are having, or you are having general issues with the one you are using now.

So, all in all, up to you. I have used them, some great, some not so great

[Nova Phoenix]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

Lsdmeasap, what is your opinion on using a beta BIOS? Is it a good idea or it can it only lead to headaches?
My mobo's latest BIOS is a beta: f6a for the gigabyte ga-ex38-ds4.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

Are you SURE you are trying the correct BIOS for your board model and revision? Here is the exact page you should be using >>>
GIGABYTE - Support - Motherboard - BIOS - GA-EP35C-DS3R (rev. 2.1)

*EDIT*
I guess you cannot go wrong as there is only one revision, so ignore that thought

When do you see this error? And are you sure it is not a error after the flash that says BIOS CheckSum error? If it is After the flash that is normal and you just go in and load optimized defaults. If it is before the flash then yeah you have a issue, with either your ram or your USB stick

What you can do is make a FAT32 partition on the end (Right side) of your hard drive and flash from there with Qflash. Here is a freeware Partition program if you want to do this. BE SURE you move ONLY the RIGHT Side of the disk, not from the left >>>
Download EASEUS Partition Manager, EASEUS Partition Manager 2.0 Download

Here is a Little walk thru I made with this program for another member to do the same >>>

http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/two-questions-pertaining-my-ga-x38-dq6-motherboard-27407/index2.html

Is your ram memtest86+ stable? If it is not then that is why >>>
Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

Are you loading Optimized defaults and setting ram voltages before trying to flash? If not please do so, you may also want to use only one stick of ram while you flash

[Cannibeast]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

Not sure if I should post here or start new thread, but here goes...

I cannot for the life of me flash any BIOS version other than F3 to my board. I have a GA-EP35C-DS3R (see sig), and use a usb thumbdrive and QFlash to do the flashing.

I was wanting to try the F4a, but every time I try to load it, I get the "BIOS ID Check error." I have tried flashing F2 just to see if I could, and it does not work, either.

I have also tried loading the BIOS from an SD card in a USB adapter, with no luck. Anybody out there with this board have the same problem? Any ideas, suggestions?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide"

HAHA

Ya, It is a nice feature! Especially when you are working out of the case!

I am glad they added it, adds to the overall looks and quality of the board as well