GIGABYTE Modified Bios

[ViRuS2k]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

anyone given F7c a try on the OSC z97 force i have F7a installed and want to know if its worth it....
yes yes i know i could give it a try myself but im lazy and its been out for a wile so someone must have tried it out.

[taxman]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

GA-Z68X-UD3 BIOS U1F 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 2.57
Sandy GOPdriver 2.0.1023 to 2.0.1024
Ivy GOPdriver 3.0.1023
Sandy (06A7) CPU-MicroCode rev.29 added
Ivy E1(06A9) CPU-MicroCode from rev17 to 19
Modified splash logo

I found the Bios i needed - Can some one please tell me if its all up to date.
Thanks

[destructionj]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Hello destructionj,

If you are willing to test this mod you may download it.

But you must know I have not a computer to verify that it really works! Remember what Post 1 in this thread says:
"Flashing a modified bios is completely at your own risk and assume full responsibility. If you have any issues with your Motherboard and have to RMA it for any reason and have a modified bios flashed it could VOID your warranty."

GA-Z77X-UP5TH BIOS F12j mod10

Modified since mod9 with:

Intel Legacy RAID ROM 13.1.0.2030 to 13.1.0.2126
Intel UEFI SataDriver 13.1.0.2030 to 13.1.0.2126
Marvell 88SE91xx SATA RAID 1.0.1.0025 to 1.0.0.0034
CPU MicroCode Pack (with Ivy 6A919) to (Ivy 6A91B)

Not updated since mod9:

Intel Boot Agent PXE 1.5.48
Intel EFI UNDI 6.0.24
Intel PCI Accelerated SVGA 2170 PC 14.34
Sandy GOPdriver 2.0.1024
Ivy GOPdriver 3.0.1027
CPU MicroCode Pack (with Sandy 6A728)
ME Firmware 8.1.51.1471
Modified splash logo 2

ME Firmware Download from

http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/30530-latest-overclocking-programs-system-info-benchmarking-stability-tools.html#post284763

and update yourself in Win mode

Or use ME Firmware 8.1.52.1496 included in this pack.
Go to directory MEupdate and chose Dos, Win or Win64.
Run flash.bat (as admin).

installed and testing now. thank you

Update : Bios Update seems very stable thank you to all involved. test results attached
View Picture (1280 x 720 pixels) @PicResize.com

[email protected] GHz load for 30 min, 16Gb Gskill Trident x 2400.
pic shows 1.6 because I use EIST in the bios.
Just a quick clock so I see its a bit hot but I can tweek with that as I see its very stable.

Update2 :

ME Firmware 8.1.52.1496 Seemed to show some problems with overclock settings in bios not registering and/or not displaying correctly in windows.
**ME Firmware 8.1.51.1471 that is stock in this package seems to work good.

[warbucks]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Anyone have a a Z97X-SOC Force F7C modded bios with the latest ROMS updated available?

[killkernel]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

installed and testing now. thank you

Update : Bios Update seems very stable thank you to all involved. test results attached
View Picture (1280 x 720 pixels) @PicResize.com

[email protected] GHz load for 30 min, 16Gb Gskill Trident x 2400.
pic shows 1.6 because I use EIST in the bios.
Just a quick clock so I see its a bit hot but I can tweek with that as I see its very stable.

Hello destructionj, BIOS is the latest F12J beta with modded OROMs and updated CPU micro-code (in this case Rev. 1B for Ivy Bridge) that could possibly change something about the stability for an overclocked CPU...
Have you noticed some benefit with Rev. 1B of Ivy Bridge CPU micro-code?
I ask you because after some extensive tests i've rolled back to the Rev. 19 as 1B needed a little bump in VCore to maintain the stability level obtained with the same HW, same F12J modded BIOS and of course Rev. 19 of CPU micro-code.

Thanks and have a nice day.

Cheers,

KK

[destructionj]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Hello destructionj, BIOS is the latest F12J beta with modded OROMs and updated CPU micro-code (in this case Rev. 1B for Ivy Bridge) that could possibly change something about the stability for an overclocked CPU...
Have you noticed some benefit with Rev. 1B of Ivy Bridge CPU micro-code?
I ask you because after some extensive tests i've rolled back to the Rev. 19 as 1B needed a little bump in VCore to maintain the stability level obtained with the same HW, same F12J modded BIOS and of course Rev. 19 of CPU micro-code.

Thanks and have a nice day.

Cheers,

KK

View Picture (1920 x 1080 pixels) @PicResize.com

[killkernel]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Thanks a lot destructionj for these useful informations.

Cheers,

KK

[Ghostearth]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Modified F20 BIOS for X79-UD3 :

X79-UD3 Sandy Brigde-E : X79-UD3 SANDY
X79-UD3 Ivy Bridge-E : X79-UD3 IVY MOD

Updated with : (thanks stasio for the base bios's)

Intel RAID for SATA 13.1.0.2030 to 13.1.0.2126 (better benchmark than 13.2.0.2134 and designed for X99 chipset)
Intel UEFI SataDriver 13.1.02030 to 13.1.0.2126 (better benchmark than 13.2.0.2134 and designed for X99 chipset)
Intel RSTe RAID for SATA 3.8.0.1029 to 4.0.0.1016
Intel RSTe EFI SataDriver 3.8.0.1029 to 4.0.0.1016
Orom Marvell 88SE9192 1.0.1.0025 to 1.0.0.0034
EFI Marvell SATA RAID to 1.1.0.1007
Intel Boot Agent GE 1.5.50 to 1.5.56
Intel UNDI EFI 6.1.16 to 6.3.27
Latest Intel Microcodes
ME Firmware 8.1.40.1416
*Upgrade ME firmware yourself to 8.1.52.1496
Modified splash logo 2

Info :Tested the Sandy Bridge-E with sucess on my mobo without issue
Note :AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

PS: If you're already upgraded the Gbe lan firmware from 1.3 to 1.5, please use @bios or q-flash for upgrade, otherwise if you use intel fpt command the Gbe will remain to 1.3.

Ghostearth.

[Mseirco]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Modified F20 BIOS for X79-UD3 :

X79-UD3 Sandy Brigde-E : X79-UD3 SANDY
X79-UD3 Ivy Bridge-E : X79-UD3 IVY MOD

Updated with : (thanks stasio for the base bios's)

Intel RAID for SATA 13.1.0.2030 to 13.1.0.2126 (better benchmark than 13.2.0.2134 and designed for X99 chipset)
Intel UEFI SataDriver 13.1.02030 to 13.1.0.2126 (better benchmark than 13.2.0.2134 and designed for X99 chipset)
Intel RSTe RAID for SATA 3.8.0.1029 to 4.0.0.1016
Intel RSTe EFI SataDriver 3.8.0.1029 to 4.0.0.1016
Orom Marvell 88SE9192 1.0.1.0025 to 1.0.0.0034
EFI Marvell SATA RAID to 1.1.0.1007
Intel Boot Agent GE 1.5.50 to 1.5.56
Intel UNDI EFI 6.1.16 to 6.3.27
Latest Intel Microcodes
ME Firmware 8.1.40.1416
*Upgrade ME firmware yourself to 8.1..52.1496
Modified splash logo 2

Info :Tested the Sandy Bridge-E with sucess on my mobo without issue
Note :AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

PS: If you're already upgraded the Gbe lan firmware from 1.3 to 1.5, please use @bios or q-flash for upgrade, otherwise if you use intel fpt command the Gbe will remain to 1.3.

Ghostearth.

Thank you ghost, tu es un artiste!

[Ghostearth]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

@Mseirco

Your are very welcome man

Ghostearth.

[puket]

Re: GIGABYTE Modified Bios

Modified F20 BIOS for X79-UD3 :

X79-UD3 Sandy Brigde-E : X79-UD3 SANDY

Thank you!!

[Ghostearth]

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@puket

You're welcome

Ghostearth.

[Gbmaryland]

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Hey all,

Was there any reason to update the G1.Assassin2 from F12y mod 5 to F13c (modified)?

I don't see a whole lot about the F13 bioses for the Assiassin2 x79 MB... and I'm curious if there was anything fixed, or if F12y Mod 5 was about as good as it got.

[Mseirco]

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Flashed whit q-flash like every time and the famous GBE still in 1.5. Thank to you Ghost.

[Waly]

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Hi,

is there a change to get a mod bios with current and newest OROMs for GA-Z77-D3H?
I got new final bios (F23) here: http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte...beta-bios.html
Download from this site: Z77D3H.23

Thank you...