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**Amurtigress** · 10-31-2013, 11:04 AM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

@virtualfred:

Hm, you gonna mod F13z for the UD5?

Tigers are lazy but they CAN do it themselves...

I noticed something in F13y. For the first time EVER I had to increase Vtt to 1.12V as I used to do with strap 125 overclocking to get stability. Looks like GA BIOSses are getting to the same behavior as the rest of the S2011 world. ;)

**virtualfred** · 10-31-2013, 11:34 AM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Hi lazy Amurtigress

GA-X79-UD5 BIOS F13z mod

Modified with :

Intel Legacy RAID for SATA 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel UEFI SataDriver 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel RSTe RAID SataDriver 3.7.0.1049 to 3.8.0.1029
Intel RSTe EFI SataDriver 3.7.0.1049 to 3.8.0.1029
Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter 1.0.1.0025
Intel Boot Agent GE 1.3.95 to 1.5.43
Intel GigabitLanX64 to 5.9.07
CPU Microcode Pack
ME firmware 8.1.51.1471
Modified splash logo 2

I still ask myself why GB put ME FW 8.1.51.1471 only in X79-UD5 and not in G1assassin2 ?

**virtualfred** · 10-31-2013, 01:03 PM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

GA-X79-UD7 BIOS F12f mod

Modified with :

Intel Legacy RAID for SATA 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel UEFI SataDriver 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel RSTe RAID SataDriver 3.7.0.1049 to 3.8.0.1029
Intel RSTe EFI SataDriver 3.7.0.1049 to 3.8.0.1029
Marvell 88SE91xx 1.0.1.0025
Intel Boot Agent GE 1.3.95 to 1.5.43
Intel GigabitLanX64 to 5.9.07
CPU Microcode Pack
ME firmware 8.1.40.1416 to 8.1.51.1471
Modified splash logo 2

**cpampine** · 10-31-2013, 01:14 PM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Originally posted by boe323 View Post

It shouldnt flash the backup until you have succeeded in booting to windows, doesn't make sense to flash the backup at the same time, you might aswell just have one bios, just keep your finger on the power, iit should turn back off if left long enough, try a few times, I had to do it a few times before it triggered the backup, you have to make the system believe its corrupt. You could also try removew the video card, then boot, see if if you get the long beep and short beeps.

removing the power cables from the video card and powering on actually resulted in a halt instead of a boot. that's progress AFAIC. at that point i tried the various methods i have heard described to make it boot to backup bios, but i'm not sure it actually did so, i'm gonna have another go at it in a moment. no speaker so i'm not able to hear the post codes unfortunately.

funny, it used to always boot the backup BIOS at the barest hint of a problem in the OS. i remember how pissed i was about having to manually enter all my O.C. settings whenever that would happen. and from some chicken scratch in pencil no less! then i wised up, and learned a thing or two about those function keys.

Originally posted by profJim View Post

An extended CMOS clear should use the following procedure:

unplug the A.C. power cable from the back of the power supply or the wall outlet
remove the motherboard battery
put a jumper block on the CLR_CMOS pins
leave your system in this state for 12 - 24 hours

If you motherboard is bricked and won't post, create a new thread where I can help you with the Gigabyte motherboard unbrick technique. The procedure must be done very carefully in order to avoid physically destroying your motherboard.

whoa that sounds exciting. let's do it! i'll see you momentarily over inTech Support from Vendors GIGABYTE I presume.i was seriously considering attempting to take the second bios chip off and sauder it to the main bios, but i know that would only result in a very screwed pooch, and i have a tendency to get solder everywhere. Prof, at this point the system sat over night with CMOS jumpered, battery out, and i've only just returned to it a little while ago. not quite a full 24, but more than 12. i'm going to enthusiastically take you up on your offer regarding the aforementioned procedure. i've already generated an RMA, just in case. i feel like this board is priceless, i might even give it a kidney if it needed one. Headed over to the appropriate forum now, thanks!

you can stop reading here if you like since the rest doesn't necessarily pertain to this issue exactly, but i just wanted to say, having been a long time lurker on these forums (i think i learned how to O.C. lurking here), i really appreciate how many helpful and active participants have taken their time to help me out, that is very cool! thanks a lot!

**D-an-W** · 10-31-2013, 02:36 PM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Hi virtualfred,

Did I miss the post where you "introduced" F16 mod8 for our motherboards or did it sneak under the radar?

EDIT: Am i right in saying it's just a new custom graphic?

**virtualfred** · 10-31-2013, 05:26 PM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Originally posted by D-an-W View Post

Hi virtualfred,
Did I miss the post where you "introduced" F16 mod8 for our motherboards or did it sneak under the radar?
EDIT: Am i right in saying it's just a new custom graphic?

Yes you got it

(your radar is ok). I thought not need a new post for that.

Edit : Same new splash logo in Z77X-UD3H F20c mod5.

**virtualfred** · 10-31-2013, 06:24 PM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

GA-Z77X-UP4TH BIOS F11b mod

Modified with :

Intel Legacy RAID ROM 11.1.0.1413 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel UEFI SataDriver 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Marvell 88SE91xx SATA RAID 1.0.0.0027 to 1.0.1.0025
Realtek PCIe GBE Controller 2.50 to 2.58
Intel Boot Agent PXE 1.3.81 to 1.5.43
Intel PCI Accelerated SVGA 2137 PC 14.34 to 2158
Sandy GOPdriver 2.0.1023 to 2.0.1024
Ivy GOPdriver 3.0.1023
CPU MicroCode Pack
ME Firmware 8.1.30.1350 to 8.1.51.1471
Modified splash logo 2

**killkernel** · 11-01-2013, 06:02 AM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Originally posted by virtualfred View Post

GA-Z77X-UP4TH BIOS F11b mod

Modified with :

Intel Legacy RAID ROM 11.1.0.1413 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel UEFI SataDriver 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Marvell 88SE91xx SATA RAID 1.0.0.0027 to 1.0.1.0025
Realtek PCIe GBE Controller 2.50 to 2.58
Intel Boot Agent PXE 1.3.81 to 1.5.43
Intel PCI Accelerated SVGA 2137 PC 14.34 to 2158
Sandy GOPdriver 2.0.1023 to 2.0.1024
Ivy GOPdriver 3.0.1023
CPU MicroCode Pack
ME Firmware 8.1.30.1350 to 8.1.51.1471
Modified splash logo 2

Thank you so much FASTFred...

I'll flash it, make some long test (especially on the OC side) and give a feedback to my favourite Padawan.

Have a nice week-end mate!

Cheers,

KK

**Gbmaryland** · 11-01-2013, 08:13 AM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Hey folks,

I think I have the G1.Assassin2 F12u Modded BIOS installed. What do I need in order to run a i7-4930K Ivy Bridge-E in this rig?

Sorry if I'm a little behind... to much work at the moment. However, the 4930k arrives tomorrow...

As always, thanks for any feedback!

GB

**virtualfred** · 11-01-2013, 08:32 AM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Originally posted by Gbmaryland View Post

Hey folks,
I think I have the G1.Assassin2 F12u Modded BIOS installed. What do I need in order to run a i7-4930K Ivy Bridge-E in this rig?
Sorry if I'm a little behind... to much work at the moment. However, the 4930k arrives tomorrow...
As always, thanks for any feedback!
GB

Hi,
You need a new BIOS, F12v/w officially support Ivy-E (F12w or F12w modded).

**Gbmaryland** · 11-01-2013, 08:46 AM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Thank you, oh person of little sleep! Viva der Frankreich! -heh-

PS I'll perform some benchmarks betweem the two systems with only the CPU being swapped out... and post the screen shots, etc.

**shutter24** · 11-01-2013, 12:55 PM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Hello virtualfred,

my question is if there is any news about the mod for
the GA-870A-UD3 Rev3.1 Bios ?
(Upgrade to AHCI Version 3.1.2.0 and the CPU AGESA 1.5.0.0 with my uled files)

thank you

ShuTTeR

**virtualfred** · 11-01-2013, 02:11 PM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Hi shutter24,

I had a look on it but honestly I'm too scared to make a mistake, I always start to learn on my rig and I have not habit with AMD, you should rather ask on the Fernando's forum, perhaps there you will cross SummoneR who is an expert in mod BIOS with CBROM for AMD.

Regards.

**killkernel** · 11-01-2013, 02:41 PM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Originally posted by virtualfred View Post

GA-Z77X-UP4TH BIOS F11b mod

Modified with :

Intel Legacy RAID ROM 11.1.0.1413 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel UEFI SataDriver 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Marvell 88SE91xx SATA RAID 1.0.0.0027 to 1.0.1.0025
Realtek PCIe GBE Controller 2.50 to 2.58
Intel Boot Agent PXE 1.3.81 to 1.5.43
Intel PCI Accelerated SVGA 2137 PC 14.34 to 2158
Sandy GOPdriver 2.0.1023 to 2.0.1024
Ivy GOPdriver 3.0.1023
CPU MicroCode Pack
ME Firmware 8.1.30.1350 to 8.1.51.1471
Modified splash logo 2

Hello VirtualFred, i've flashed this new beta F11b and i've quickly rolled back to your F11a mod3

because with my configuration this F11b does not improve the OC lowering VCore or voltages applied, indeed he becomes noticeably worse as they (VCore+VTT) must be increased a lot to re-gain stability.

Thanks for your valuable and appreciated work.

Cheers,

KK

**williman** · 11-01-2013, 06:08 PM

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Just tried the GA-EP35-DS3R BIOS F5b mod3
When I select RAID or AHCI mode in BIOS, the RAID bios detects the drives, but I cant seem to boot from anyone, they dont show up in the BIOS as bootable drives. I dont have my drives in RAID but use it for AHCI.
Also I cant seem to enter the RAID BIOS config by pressing CTRL+I ?
When i flashed the BIOS I selected not to keep DMI data, and after reboot, loaded optimized defaults, rebooted, selected RAID in BIOS, and rebooted again.
Does anyone know what could be wrong?

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