GIGABYTE Latest Beta BIOS

[jwsg]

Intel BT 23.60.0 https://www.intel.com/content/www/us...indows-11.html
Intel WiFi 6/7 W10/W11 23.60.1 https://www.intel.com/content/www/us...indows-11.html

AMD Chipset 6.05.28.016 https://www.amd.com/en/support/downl.../am4/b550.html

Above likely relate to W11 24H2

Realtek LAN W11 1125.018 W10 10.72 https://www.realtek.com/Download/List?cate_id=584
[EDIT now 10.72]

[xlollomanx]

Seems like gigabyte started to release the first bioses for AM4 with AGESA 1.2.0C. I have a B550 Aorus Elite AX V2 (rev 1.0) and I think they messed up something because I see two bios released the same day with same name but different checksum...

Forgot to mention that they are beta btw.

[krato]

Seems like gigabyte started to release the first bioses for AM4 with AGESA 1.2.0C. I have a B550 Aorus Elite AX V2 (rev 1.0) and I think they messed up something because I see two bios released the same day with same name but different checksum...

Forgot to mention that they are beta btw.

Following Aorus owner thread on overclock.net, F39a is buggy - Secure boot not working for sure, other issues not known yet

[Hazel34]

This thread is a promising development for tech enthusiasts and PC builders. It often includes cutting-edge features, optimizations, and bug fixes that can enhance system stability and performance. However, being a beta release, it might still have some issues that need ironing out. It's great to see GIGABYTE's commitment to continuous improvement and user feedback. For those willing to test, it's a chance to experience the latest advancements, but it's advisable to proceed with caution and back up important data before updating.

- concrete company

[Kbird]

GA-Z790 - Previous BetaBIOS

Z790 AORUS Xtreme - F10d
Z790 AORUS Master - F14d
Z790 AORUS Elite - F12d
Z790 AORUS Elite AX - F12d
Z790 AORUS Gaming X - F11b
Z790 AORUS Xtreme X - F6d
Z790 AORUS Xtreme X ICE - F3d
Z790 AORUS Master X - F7d
Z790 AORUS Elite X - F6d
Z790 AORUS Elite X AX - F6d
Z790 AORUS Elite X WF7 - F7d
Z790 AORUS Pro X - F6d

Please add the Z790 WIFI S DDR4 Rev. 1.1 to this list for the future , it has now had it 1st Bios with the Intel Profile Available.

Most of these links above are now dead it seems , I also have the Z790 Elite AX DDR4 here

KB.

[Kbird]

My earlier post got flagged for spam due to editing it a few times

here's it again

i will delete one post when it gets aproved

Not yet i was to tired yesterday to be transfering all my settings
i will be doing it today

You can fix it your self

Gigabyte have been setting the AC Load Line to low on 14900K/KS
they have been setting AC LL to 0.400 when the boards need atleast 0.600 this is whats causing the instability
i tried talking to them about it but the support staff dont really understand it

If you set
IA Domain Loadline (AC/DC): 0.600 / 1.100 mOhm
or
IA Domain Loadline (AC/DC): 0.700 / 1.100 mOhm

it will fix your instability


AC Load line has to be tested for socket impedence if you want to lower it from intel default of 1.1 mOhm
e.g. its board specific and needs to be tested how low it can go at design time with special intel tools

Default AC LL is 1.1 mOhm but they can set it lower if the board is a superior design but as i said it has to be tested at design time with special intel tools

12900K Gigabyte set 0.7 mOhm
13900K Gigabyte set 0.6 mOhm
14900K/KS Gigabyte set 0.4 mOhm

The board cannot be good for all of them
hence the instability

Gigabyte have just been punching in numbers that arnt validated in an effort to lower temps
at the expense of instability


LLC is the CPU Load Line (This should be standard or normal 1.1 mOhm)
AC LL is the VRM Load Line this should be (0.6 or 0.7 mOhm on Gigabyte my 13900k is ok on 0.6 but your mileage may vary)
DC LL is the setting that tells the CPU what the LLC is so it can report Accurate Power use (this should match LLC so 1.1 mOhm)

Thanks Shonk , this could be useful information for my Z790 boards as well, I just got My RMA'd 14900k back a couple of days ago.


KB

[dbb4eve]

Hopefully some new z690 firmwares are on the way still. Got my 14900k fully stable but would love to have a solid bios where I can make it unstable via tweaking and not have to make it stable via tweaking :)

[Bcknee]

https://download.gigabyte.com/FileLi...ts005_f40b.zip New X570 bios updates F40b likely others coming as well for B550 as I noticed F40a was missing and tried pulling f40b by changing the link.

Edit:
BIOS Date: 07/11/2024
Checksum: B4BA

It could just be my system but a couple of issues that started immediately after updating to F40a is that the password enter screen no longer displays correctly and is all white instead of gray and text is not visible, issue is still present in this release for me as well as my RAM kits RGB is no longer controllable in any of gigabytes software or g.skills and just displays the default rainbow. It could be my fault for having both GCC and the old software and gskills at the same time but never had an issue before flashing, otherwise, everything else seems good.

[xlollomanx]

https://download.gigabyte.com/FileLi...ts005_f40b.zip New X570 bios updates F40b likely others coming as well for B550 as I noticed F40a was missing and tried pulling f40b by changing the link.

Edit:
BIOS Date: 07/11/2024
Checksum: B4BA

It could just be my system but a couple of issues that started immediately after updating to F40a is that the password enter screen no longer displays correctly and is all white instead of gray and text is not visible, issue is still present in this release for me as well as my RAM kits RGB is no longer controllable in any of gigabytes software or g.skills and just displays the default rainbow. It could be my fault for having both GCC and the old software and gskills at the same time but never had an issue before flashing, otherwise, everything else seems good.

I didn't understand if u have issue with bios F40a or F40b, but remember this: every gigabyte bios who have a letter after the version (in this case F40a /F40b) are beta bioses and it's "normal" to experience bugs and various issues. I suggest if u want to avoid any troubles to go back to F39 or whatever was stable for you.

[Bcknee]

I didn't understand if u have issue with bios F40a or F40b, but remember this: every gigabyte bios who have a letter after the version (in this case F40a /F40b) are beta bioses and it's "normal" to experience bugs and various issues. I suggest if u want to avoid any troubles to go back to F39 or whatever was stable for you.

Both F40a was where it started but F40b has the issue as well but may just be my config and software if nobody else has the issue. I would rather live with that and have the newer microcode, sorry if I wasn't clear I am aware they are beta just wanted to see if anybody else had issues with RGB and password input screen or if it was something with my config.

[mgfirewater]

does anybody registred performance changes (lost or btter) through the newest beta update on a zen3 CPU?

[Thunder-74]

hi, does anyone know if gigabyte is planning to leave updated bios for the z690? it seems they have abandoned us. all other brands have continued support for this chipset. thanks

[Shonk]

Gigabyte Finally released Bios's for all Z690's on the 28th F30e
there will also be a new bios early august say support (but im sure it will be late august for Z690 knowing Gigabyte)

Be warned when you disable Intel Default's

AC load line on 13900k used to be 0.6 its set to 0.4 now like they do on 14900k

so will cause instability on 95% of cpu's

Gigabyte really have no idea what they are doing and i have ripped support a new one about this
not that its a problem for me as i can just fix it but it will be for most customers


I Recommend the following for 13900K or 14900K
CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration: Normal
CPU Internal AC/DC Loadline: Auto
IA AC Loadline: 0.60 mOhm (Manually Set)
IA DC Loadline: 1.10 mOhm (Manually Set to Match CPU Vcore Load Line Calibration: Normal which is 1.10 mOhm)

I Recommend the following for 12900K
CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration: Normal
CPU Internal AC/DC Loadline: Auto
IA AC Loadline: 0.70 mOhm (Manually Set)
IA DC Loadline: 1.10 mOhm (Manually Set to Match CPU Vcore Load Line Calibration: Normal which is 1.10 mOhm)

Intel Default Extreme Gigabyte Setting (Default)
CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration: Auto
CPU Internal AC/DC Loadline: Auto
IA AC Loadline: 0.90 mOhm
IA DC Loadline: 0.90 mOhm (Gigabyte have always delib set this wrong it's used to inform the cpu what the CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration is set at
so the cpu can work out how much power is being used which for Z690/Z790 is 1.1 mOhm Gigabyte delib lie to the cpu to fudge the power use numbers they did this on Z390 also, Asus have been mirroring this over from CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration for quite some time in the correct manner)

[Thunder-74]

Hi, I have a 13900k on Aorus Master Z690. My setting is
LLC Medium
AC 15
DC 50
in this mode, I have VID=VR OUT

[T.K.S]

Tested the latest beta for Z690 Aorus-Master with 13900KS. Massive performance drops withIntel Default Extreme Gigabyte settings with mediocre to bad temperatures.
Set to Gigabyte Performance settings with IA VR Voltage Limit to1400 (buildzoid recommendation), only 4% performance drop with great temperatures. What the heck are they doing
with the Intel settings ?