GIGABYTE Modified Bios

[CautionEL]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

virtualfred,

I only see F20a mod1 for Z77X UD3H.

F20a mod2 for Z77 D3H.

[virtualfred]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

virtualfred,

I only see F20a mod1 for Z77X UD3H.

F20a mod2 for Z77 D3H.

Look here, just below the new splash logo... but mod2 isn't faster or stable than mod1, only the splash logo change

(For Z77-D3H there's a mod3)

[virtualfred]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

GBe Firmware Update for Gigabyte X79 mainboards (Potentially most others)
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Okay, here we go. My Howto. Please forgive me that it might not be as thoroughly written up and all but it'll do the job...
...

Thanks a lot Amurtigress ! I'll try it later... shame you did not create a new topic so that it does not get lost in the mass...

[Amurtigress]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Thanks a lot Amurtigress ! I'll try it later... shame you did not create a new topic so that it does not get lost in the mass...

Here you go:

http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/53618-x79-intel-gbit-lan-gbe-firmware-update-howto-also-socket-1155-1150-a.html

[virtualfred]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Here you go:

http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte...55-1150-a.html

Thanks i'd see it later

[virtualfred]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Asus and Asrock have support for Ivy-E now in they're latest bioses. Is there any chance to get an bios that support ivy-e soon? I am going to test some Ivy-E ES, and I want to use my gigabyte x79 ud7 OC ;)

Nizzen, for your Ivy-E ESGA-X79-UD7 Bios F11z mod3

Modified with :

Intel Legacy RAID for SATA 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel RSTe RAID 3.5.0.1005 to 3.8.0.1009
ME Firmware 8.1.30.1350
Intel PCI Accelerated SVGA BIOS 2158 PC 14.34
Intel Boot Agent GE 1.3.72 to 1.5.35
Intel (06D7) CPU Microcode 70B to 710
Intel (06E0) CPU Microcode 008 added
Intel (06E3) CPU Microcode 308 added
Intel (06E2) CPU Microcode 209 to 20D
Intel (06E4) IvyE CPU Microcode 416 added


**NOTE :
ME Firmware 8.1.40.1416 should be flashed by yourself in Windows.

[killkernel]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Same benefit for Z77X-UP4TH, Z77X-UP5TH and Z77X-UP7 : my lighter logo release enough space and i could update all ROM in the same BIOS !


GA-Z77X-UP4TH F11a mod2

With :

Intel Legacy RAID for SATA - 12.7.0.1936
Intel UEFI RAID SataDriver - 12.7.0.1936
ME Firmware 8.1.30.1350
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Series v2.56
Intel PCI Accelerated SVGA BIOS 2158 PC 14.34
Sandy (06A7) CPU-MicroCode Rev.29
Ivy E1(06A9) CPU-MicroCode Rev.19
Modified splash logo
Modified splash logo

GA-Z77X-UP5TH F12j mod2

With :

Intel Legacy RAID ROM 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel UEFI SataDriver 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
ME Firmware 8.1.30.1350
Marvell 88SE91xx 1.0.0.0027 to 1.0.1.0025
Intel Boot Agent PXE 1.3.81 to 1.4.10
Intel PCI Accelerated SVGA 2137 PC 14.34 to 2158
Sandy (06A7) CPU-MicroCode Rev.29 added
Ivy E1(06A9) CPU-MicroCode Rev.19
Modified splash logo


GA-Z77X-UP7 F6d mod2

With :

Intel Legacy RAID for SATA - 12.6.0.1867 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel UEFI RAID SataDriver - 12.7.0.1910 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel PCI Accelerated SVGA BIOS 2158 PC 14.34
Atheros PCIE Ethernet Controller 2.1.1.5
Bigfoot PCIE Ethernet Controller v2.1.1.1
Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter 1.0.1.0025
Sandy (06A7) CPU-MicroCode Rev.29 added
Ivy E1(06A9) CPU-MicroCode Rev.17 to 19
Modified splash logo


To recall , the new splash logo :

[ATTACH]6078[/ATTACH]

Hi virtualfred and thanks a lot for the modified splash logo (and the benefits that this brings)!

I've a Z77X-UP5TH and recently i bought a Z77X-UP4TH (i love UP MoBos for their VRM... ) and i use them with 2 Sandy Bridge (Core i5 2550K and Core i7 2600K) under custom watercooling and "obviously" heavily overclocked.

I've tested many Beta BIOS and i must conclude that there is something wrong with Sandy (06A7) CPU-MicroCode Rev.29...
When i flashed beta BIOSes with Rev. 29 MicroCode @ same conditions and BIOS settings i loose stability and when i rolled back to previous used BIOS with Rev. 28 MicroCode i recovered stability instantly.

For this reason i've two special requests for you:

1) For the Z77X-UP5TH is it possible to have the F12j mod2 but with the previous Sandy (06A7) CPU-MicroCode Rev.28)?

2) For the Z77X-UP4TH is it possible to have the F9 (latest and official from GB and for me most stable BIOS) with your modified splash logo and all latest ROMs but with the previous Sandy (06A7) CPU-MicroCode Rev.28?

If removing Ivy E1(06A9) CPU-MicroCode Rev. 19 let gain some small space that can help in updating ROMs to even newer version or simply have less issues doing the BIOS mod, you can remove it because for sure i won't buy Ivy Bridge in future (too hot, i wouldn't delid them and from SB there isn't a real improvement in term of features and performances that can justify the IB CPUs).

I thank you in advance for your kindness and time that you'll deserve to my requests.

Have a nice week-end!

KK

[D-an-W]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Going to try mod6 today but can I ask how "ME Firmware 8.1.40.1416" would benefit me as I don't run Windows as a main OS but I could use a spare HD if its worth the effort?

[virtualfred]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Hi virtualfred and thanks a lot for the modified splash logo (and the benefits that this brings)!

I've a Z77X-UP5TH and recently i bought a Z77X-UP4TH (i love UP MoBos for their VRM... ) and i use them with 2 Sandy Bridge (Core i5 2550K and Core i7 2600K) under custom watercooling and "obviously" heavily overclocked.

I've tested many Beta BIOS and i must conclude that there is something wrong with Sandy (06A7) CPU-MicroCode Rev.29...
When i flashed beta BIOSes with Rev. 29 MicroCode @ same conditions and BIOS settings i loose stability and when i rolled back to previous used BIOS with Rev. 28 MicroCode i recovered stability instantly.

For this reason i've two special requests for you:

1) For the Z77X-UP5TH is it possible to have the F12j mod2 but with the previous Sandy (06A7) CPU-MicroCode Rev.28)?

2) For the Z77X-UP4TH is it possible to have the F9 (latest and official from GB and for me most stable BIOS) with your modified splash logo and all latest ROMs but with the previous Sandy (06A7) CPU-MicroCode Rev.28?

If removing Ivy E1(06A9) CPU-MicroCode Rev. 19 let gain some small space that can help in updating ROMs to even newer version or simply have less issues doing the BIOS mod, you can remove it because for sure i won't buy Ivy Bridge in future (too hot, i wouldn't delid them and from SB there isn't a real improvement in term of features and performances that can justify the IB CPUs).

I thank you in advance for your kindness and time that you'll deserve to my requests.

Have a nice week-end!

KK

GA-Z77X-UP5TH F12j mod3

With :

Intel Legacy RAID ROM 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel UEFI SataDriver 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
ME Firmware 8.1.30.1350
Marvell 88SE91xx 1.0.0.0027 to 1.0.1.0025
Intel Boot Agent PXE 1.3.81 to 1.4.10
Intel PCI Accelerated SVGA 2137 PC 14.34 to 2158
Sandy (06A7) CPU-MicroCode Rev.28 (revert back)
Ivy E1(06A9) CPU-MicroCode Rev.19
Modified splash logo


Before working with Z77X-UP4TH BIOS, I think there will be a problem between old F9's logo and the new BIOS : lastest have a small logo with two other small bands, while the former have a full screen logo... what do you prefer ? Why do you not use F11a ?

[karateca]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Is it the last beta ? I missed it yesterday...


GA-X79S-UP5-WIFI Bios F4x

Modified with :

Intel Legacy RAID for SATA 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel EFI RAID SataDriver 3.5.0.1005 to 3.8.0.1009
Intel RAID for SCU 3.1.0.210
Intel Boot Agent GE 1.3.81 to 1.5.13
Realtek GBE ROM 2.47 to 2.56
Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter ROM 1.0.1.0025
Intel (06D2) CPU Microcode 209 to 20D
Intel (06D7) CPU Microcode 70C to 710


**NOTE :
ME Firmware 8.1.40.1416 should be flashed by yourself in Windows.

Hi, i flash this bios mod but show me intel boot agent ge 1.3.81 why dont show me 1.5.13?, thx for all.

[stasio]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Hi, i flash this bios mod but show me intel boot agent ge 1.3.81 why dont show me 1.5.13?, thx for all.

In BIOS above is v1.5.13.......just checked.

Edit:
virtu,
why not Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.5.35 ?

[virtualfred]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

In BIOS above is v1.5.13.......just checked.

Edit:
virtu,
why not Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.5.35 ?

Is it OK with X79 ?

[stasio]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Yea,why not.....anyway you inserted v.1.5....(for Z87 BIOS)

[virtualfred]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Yea,why not.....anyway you inserted v.1.5....

Cause i'm confused


GA-X79S-UP5-WIFI Bios F4x mod2

Modified with :

Intel Legacy RAID for SATA 11.6.0.1702 to 12.7.0.1936
Intel RSTe RAID 3.5.0.1005 to 3.8.0.1009
Intel RAID for SCU 3.1.0.210
Intel Boot Agent GE 1.3.81 to 1.5.35
Realtek GBE ROM 2.47 to 2.56
Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter ROM 1.0.1.0025
Intel (06E2) CPU Microcode 209 to 20D
Intel (06D7) CPU Microcode 70C to 710
Intel (06E0) CPU Microcode 008 added
Intel (06E3) CPU Microcode 308 added
Intel (06E4) IvyE CPU Microcode 416 added

**NOTE :
ME Firmware 8.1.40.1416 should be flashed by yourself in Windows.

[boe323]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Does the intel boot agent 1.5.35 work ok with g1assassin2?, if it does, could you mod f12rmod4 please. Oh, I gather I will be able to run ivy-E right?, could you add the microcode?, is it possible for g1assassin2?. The sockets the same as x79s-up5-wifi isn't it?. No, forget the the boot agent, unless theres a proper newer version for x79, I don't want to take the risk.