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TheInternet1980
08-31-2007, 07:25 PM
So...I see that on the evga version of this board, they have a revised p5 bios (5A) that adds back in 1.5v on the SPP. Any plans on releasing this for the XFX board? Or are you waiting for P6, which includes adding back in 1.5v on the FSB? I can't really tell if my chip or the lack of V is holding me back at this point, with only 1.4v available on the chipset, and FSB.

Also, is there a certain revision of this board that is better for quads? (Like the A1/T1 EVGA models) I'm having a bit of difficulty getting my G0 Q6600 over say 3.15ghz quad prime stable.

Also, is VDROOP really this bad on this board? For example, I have 1.35 set in BIOS. CPU-Z (newest beta that supposedly reads voltage accurately). Under quad prime load, this drops to 1.264-1.275. What gives?
xfxsupport
09-01-2007, 01:14 AM
Thanks for the heads up, let me fire an email over to my engineers to find out more about this.
TheInternet1980
09-01-2007, 10:02 AM
Thanks for the heads up, let me fire an email over to my engineers to find out more about this.


Let me know what you find out. The issue was discussed over on the evga forum, but no news on fixing the issue as of recently. I'd be thankful if you could at let get me tha 5A BIOS for this board, if not an update on when to expect P6?
Bio-Hazard
09-01-2007, 04:59 PM
XFX has version P05 bios posted up on their site, but there's another thread from another guy that is having issues flashing it to his board, so use it with caution.
TheInternet1980
09-01-2007, 09:08 PM
XFX has version P05 bios posted up on their site, but there's another thread from another guy that is having issues flashing it to his board, so use it with caution.

Already have P5 flashed and am using it now. However, I need a revised P5 (such as evga's P5A), that gives me back some voltage options. Or at least an ETA on P6.
TheInternet1980
09-06-2007, 02:38 AM
Not to be a pest or anything....

but any movement on this issue?

Thanks in advance :)
TheInternet1980
09-12-2007, 04:19 PM
Anything?

It's been a week guys....no information as of yet? :frown:
faina77
09-19-2007, 02:12 PM
hi to all

I'm new of this forum, I have a problem,
this mobo has problems with the q6600, does not succeed to overclok, not ago the boot, as I replace the E6600 all ok, the dios rev is P5
TheInternet1980
09-20-2007, 05:20 PM
Close to a month without a word back on this issue? What's the deal guys?

Where's the P5A BIOS? Evga doesn't seem to have an issue providing this to their customers?

Any word on P6?

I feel like I'm being left hanging here.
lee
09-20-2007, 11:09 PM
I have been keeping an eye on this thread since you started it,since the first few post not much has changed really has it?
This board needs the higher voltages unlocked again. As it sucks for overclocking q6600 as it is.
Hope they release new bios soon. Thinking of replacing it with Gigabyte x38 board if there is no answer soon.
TheInternet1980
09-21-2007, 10:21 PM
I have been keeping an eye on this thread since you started it,since the first few post not much has changed really has it?
This board needs the higher voltages unlocked again. As it sucks for overclocking q6600 as it is.
Hope they release new bios soon. Thinking of replacing it with Gigabyte x38 board if there is no answer soon.

Nothing has changed at all. I figured asking for a BIOS that EVGA has already made public for their version of this board, would be an easy enough request to fulfill. Apparently that assumption was way off base.

I'm becoming rather disappointed in XFX's ability to respond to issues of this nature.

You would think they would like hearing feedback from knowledgeable consumers...as it makes it easier for them to improve the existing product.

Perhaps I'm just impatient. *shrug*
TheInternet1980
10-09-2007, 04:22 PM
C'mon XFX...any news on an updated BIOS for this board?
tyle6
10-09-2007, 04:34 PM
If all you need is a public BIOS why are you asking for it in the tech. support forums? head on over to the XFX site and download the bios yourself. Its was a holiday up here in canada too! thankgiving!! give shannon a day!!
h4tch3t
11-07-2007, 04:38 PM
P06 is available according to the landing page on the xfxforce support site.
xfxsupport
11-07-2007, 11:35 PM
Yes you can now download the P06 which will allow the 1.5v again. I see your point about releasing it early, but Beta motherboard bios flashed can be much more risky then of course a mear beta driver for a video card, so we tend to wait to ensure its tested properly and ready for the customers.