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**Sandog** · 02-14-2007, 12:40 PM

Well I have Vista Ultimate running w/4GB RAM. It runs smoother than XP and looks great. I like it. I am just torn to going to 64bit. After finding out almost all of my software and scanner won't work with 32bit anyway I am thinking I might as well. Intel doesn't have a BA2 BIOS for 64bit Vista yet but the LAN and chipset INF is fine. My HP printer and Logitech mouse are also going to be fine with 64bit. I do not see any need for 64bit right now and some games will run slower with it compared to 32bit Vista but alas I am using the X6800 so I don't care. I don't watch FPS to closely anyway. I think I should just go to 64bit and be done with it and not worry about having to redo my install all over again down the road. Any input welcome.

Sandog

Supa-Fly · 02-14-2007, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandog

Well I have Vista Ultimate running w/4GB RAM. It runs smoother than XP and looks great. I like it. I am just torn to going to 64bit. After finding out almost all of my software and scanner won't work with 32bit anyway I am thinking I might as well. Intel doesn't have a BA2 BIOS for 64bit Vista yet but the LAN and chipset INF is fine. My HP printer and Logitech mouse are also going to be fine with 64bit. I do not see any need for 64bit right now and some games will run slower with it compared to 32bit Vista but alas I am using the X6800 so I don't care. I don't watch FPS to closely anyway. I think I should just go to 64bit and be done with it and not worry about having to redo my install all over again down the road. Any input welcome.

Sandog

Hey Sandog, Ive been running XP x64 for about a year now. Though there are
some app and driver incompatabilities, I find x64 faster and more powerfull in
most cases. All my games work in x64. 90% of my apps work in x64 too. But
then again I do shop around for x64 apps. x64 does have a certain feel to it
that you just have to love. In regards as to vista x64, havent played with it
too much so I cant say much there.

PS ANyone here know how to enable 1333 strap on BX2.

stmckin · 02-14-2007, 02:13 PM

can't find the 505 pcn... can somebody point me to it or post? thx

Dandruff · 02-14-2007, 02:24 PM

505 only had a bios-update as change.

Supa-Fly · 02-14-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dandruff

505 only had a bios-update as change.

So is the 505 just a 504 with bios update?

Dandruff · 02-14-2007, 03:30 PM

yep, no hardware-changes.

Supa-Fly · 02-15-2007, 03:40 PM

New Bad axe 2 bios 2618

Link : Download Search Results

Change Log :
New Fixes/Features:
 Updated Microsoft Vista* support for STAC9227 and STAC9274D Audio
Codecs.
 Fixed boot order for SCSI HDD with certain SCSI controllers.
 Adding Serial Port enable/disable setup question in Standard BIOS.
 Added programming of PCI Subsystem Vendor ID and Subsystem ID for
the PCIe Graphics bridge.
 Fixed issue where system would not boot after installing a Vista*
OEM Activation string.
 Fixed issue where certain host bus adapter card was not
functional.
 Added code to program the OEM SVID and SSID for onboard Marvell*
controller.
 Reduced S3 resume time related to processor detection.
 Fixed issue where 64-bit operating system installs would blue
screen with certain processors.

Supa-Fly · 02-15-2007, 03:46 PM

I read that some guys on XS are having some Issues with this bios, espetially
on the E6600 CPU. No probs with me atlhough I wish it had sorted out my ATI
Issue.

Supa-Fly · 02-15-2007, 03:59 PM

OK guys I recommend you stay away from the 2618 bios.
Reading about more problems invoving ATI crossfire to stop
working in VISTA, not sure about XP.

GrreatMade · 02-15-2007, 05:25 PM

I just built my new Computer (my first) and have a Boot issue.

I have the D975XBX2 Board with the q6600 CPU.
When I start the Computer it is Scanning for Controller. Sometimes it just hangs up after a while - sometimes it gives me a :"Warning - Something wrong with Controller" Warning.

At other Times it will look for a bootable Device and then tells me
PXE-E61 Media Test Failure check cable
PXE-M6F Exiting Boot agent
No bootable Device

Well i changed out the cd drive (it shows up in BIOS) as well as the cable.

HELP, Whats the problem? The Motherboard is bad?

Well i disabled Ethernet in Bios and now the errors are gone - but Still nothing is found by Marvell 88SE61xx Controller.

Since all my hd's are empty I need to boot from CD (try to install Vista).
All my devices show up in Bios - and the boot order is CD, Floppy(dont have one), HD, Ethernet(i disabled that one).

So why cant marvell find a bootable device???

krkosska · 02-16-2007, 06:34 AM

The marvell controller is the 'secondary sata controller' that you can disable. This board is great/terrible, depending on what you want out of it. I would suggest to all new system builders: start at page 1 of this forum and read all the way through. Lots of fluff and wastes 'o time, but lots of good benchmark info. Next, go to the overclocker forums, even if you don't want to overclock. I found, for example, that 800MHz memory needs special care; it's supported, but not supported. Also get the BIOS manual; there's not that many things you can change, but they may make a difference. Ethernet shouldn't stop a boot unless you're set to 'network boot'...?

krkosska · 02-16-2007, 06:37 AM

The manual that came with my board said you can plug your SATA drive into any of the eight holes (excuse the tech jargon). That one stopped my first boot for a while.

**Sandog** · 02-16-2007, 08:21 AM

Thanks for the new BIOS link Supa-Fly

I installed it and lost my video drivers. Upon reloading NVidia drivers all worked fine. This morning my computer failed to run though. Got the familiar 3 beeps so currently I am pulling RAM and playing with the BIOS jumper to get it started. I should have known better than to run 4 sticks of RAM at 2.12V. I also had my CPU at x12. Vista is pretty good and I haven't gotten into it to deeply yet. I don't need my digital cameral software anymore and may not need CD burning software any longer. Vista has support for the SigMatel audio chip but I am still waiting on Sonic Focus for Vista. Hope it comes. I like Windows Media Playa 11. I will probably give Vista 64bit a shot this weekend if I get my computy started he-he.

Sandog

**Sandog** · 02-16-2007, 07:34 PM

Hey all,

My computer started up fine this evening and sure enough my BIOS settings reverted back to non-SPD memory settings [15-5-5-5 and 1.84V] because of the new BIOS. I don't expect 4 sticks of 1GB RAM to run at 1.84V's. I put it back to 2.12V and all is well. I was tired yesterday and forgot to check my BIOS settings after flashing the upgrade.

I am off to install Vista again, this time 64bit. Great way to start off a 3-day weekend.

Sandog

Supa-Fly · 02-16-2007, 11:58 PM

Good Luck with that x64 Vista Install Sandog, keep us posted.
When I do evenually go vista it will be x64.

Anyway got a 8800 GTS yesterday, having problems benching in XP x64.
Im thinking that maybe I need to reinstall windows since I used my original
install when I went from BX1 to BX2. Maybe something is not quite right
somewhere. Getting some dominators on monday... cant wait... then I can
OC the **** out of this E6600, been to 3.9Ghz (unstable), wanna see if I can
get to 4Ghz stable with those sticks.

02-14-2007, 12:40 PM	#2716
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5,980	Well I have Vista Ultimate running w/4GB RAM. It runs smoother than XP and looks great. I like it. I am just torn to going to 64bit. After finding out almost all of my software and scanner won't work with 32bit anyway I am thinking I might as well. Intel doesn't have a BA2 BIOS for 64bit Vista yet but the LAN and chipset INF is fine. My HP printer and Logitech mouse are also going to be fine with 64bit. I do not see any need for 64bit right now and some games will run slower with it compared to 32bit Vista but alas I am using the X6800 so I don't care. I don't watch FPS to closely anyway. I think I should just go to 64bit and be done with it and not worry about having to redo my install all over again down the road. Any input welcome. Sandog __________________ Vista Ultimate 64bit//Intel DP45SG with Q9650//SuperTalent DDR3-1600 4GB (2X2GB) CL7//Antec Three Hundred Case with NeoPower 550 PS//Sapphire HD 4850 TOXIC Edition//Western Digital VelociRaptor and WD5000AAKS(backup)//Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP Monitor//Logitech G5 Mouse//MS Digital Media Keyboard 3000//ASUS DRW-2014L1T DVD Burner with LightScribe//Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks 210D Speakers//Cannon MX700 All-in-One Printer
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02-14-2007, 02:13 PM	#2718
stmckin Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 0	can't find the 505 pcn... can somebody point me to it or post? thx __________________ E6600 2.4 @ 3.6 Intel D975XBX2, XFX 6800GT with Arctic Cooling Silencer NV5R3, 2G GSKILL 2GBHZ DDR2-800, Scythe Ninja 1000 Air Cooling, Seasonic S12-600 PS, Coolermaster CM Stacker STC-T01
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02-14-2007, 02:24 PM	#2719
Dandruff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dresden Posts: 82	505 only had a bios-update as change.
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02-14-2007, 03:30 PM	#2721
Dandruff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dresden Posts: 82	yep, no hardware-changes.
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02-15-2007, 03:40 PM	#2722
Supa-Fly Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pretoria South Africa Posts: 19	New Bad axe 2 bios 2618 Link : Download Search Results Change Log : New Fixes/Features:  Updated Microsoft Vista* support for STAC9227 and STAC9274D Audio Codecs.  Fixed boot order for SCSI HDD with certain SCSI controllers.  Adding Serial Port enable/disable setup question in Standard BIOS.  Added programming of PCI Subsystem Vendor ID and Subsystem ID for the PCIe Graphics bridge.  Fixed issue where system would not boot after installing a Vista* OEM Activation string.  Fixed issue where certain host bus adapter card was not functional.  Added code to program the OEM SVID and SSID for onboard Marvell* controller.  Reduced S3 resume time related to processor detection.  Fixed issue where 64-bit operating system installs would blue screen with certain processors. __________________ *-=Supa-Fly=-* AKA... ~Terror-Byter~ ___________________________________ *Clocks And Time.. Overclocks In Time* ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ D975XBX2 .507 + Q6600 G0 @ 3Ghz @ Default Volts Mushkin DDR 800 2x1 @ 833.3Mhz 4.4.3.10 @ 1.8v ATI HD3850 512 @ 900Mhz Core, 1100Mhz Mem CM Stacker 830 Case & Antec TP Trio 650-PSU Cooler Master Aquagate Mini + Lots of Mods 4 x Seagate 160Gig Raid 0 SATA-II 4 x Seagate 250Gig Raid 5 SATA-II Vista Ultimate SP1 32Bit _______________ *Play Hard* ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
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02-15-2007, 03:46 PM	#2723
Supa-Fly Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pretoria South Africa Posts: 19	I read that some guys on XS are having some Issues with this bios, espetially on the E6600 CPU. No probs with me atlhough I wish it had sorted out my ATI Issue. __________________ *-=Supa-Fly=-* AKA... ~Terror-Byter~ ___________________________________ *Clocks And Time.. Overclocks In Time* ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ D975XBX2 .507 + Q6600 G0 @ 3Ghz @ Default Volts Mushkin DDR 800 2x1 @ 833.3Mhz 4.4.3.10 @ 1.8v ATI HD3850 512 @ 900Mhz Core, 1100Mhz Mem CM Stacker 830 Case & Antec TP Trio 650-PSU Cooler Master Aquagate Mini + Lots of Mods 4 x Seagate 160Gig Raid 0 SATA-II 4 x Seagate 250Gig Raid 5 SATA-II Vista Ultimate SP1 32Bit _______________ *Play Hard* ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
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02-15-2007, 03:59 PM	#2724
Supa-Fly Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pretoria South Africa Posts: 19	OK guys I recommend you stay away from the 2618 bios. Reading about more problems invoving ATI crossfire to stop working in VISTA, not sure about XP. __________________ *-=Supa-Fly=-* AKA... ~Terror-Byter~ ___________________________________ *Clocks And Time.. Overclocks In Time* ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ D975XBX2 .507 + Q6600 G0 @ 3Ghz @ Default Volts Mushkin DDR 800 2x1 @ 833.3Mhz 4.4.3.10 @ 1.8v ATI HD3850 512 @ 900Mhz Core, 1100Mhz Mem CM Stacker 830 Case & Antec TP Trio 650-PSU Cooler Master Aquagate Mini + Lots of Mods 4 x Seagate 160Gig Raid 0 SATA-II 4 x Seagate 250Gig Raid 5 SATA-II Vista Ultimate SP1 32Bit _______________ *Play Hard* ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
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02-15-2007, 05:25 PM	#2725
GrreatMade Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5	Problems with Controller? Cant find any devices I just built my new Computer (my first) and have a Boot issue. I have the D975XBX2 Board with the q6600 CPU. When I start the Computer it is Scanning for Controller. Sometimes it just hangs up after a while - sometimes it gives me a :"Warning - Something wrong with Controller" Warning. At other Times it will look for a bootable Device and then tells me PXE-E61 Media Test Failure check cable PXE-M6F Exiting Boot agent No bootable Device Well i changed out the cd drive (it shows up in BIOS) as well as the cable. HELP, Whats the problem? The Motherboard is bad? Well i disabled Ethernet in Bios and now the errors are gone - but Still nothing is found by Marvell 88SE61xx Controller. Since all my hd's are empty I need to boot from CD (try to install Vista). All my devices show up in Bios - and the boot order is CD, Floppy(dont have one), HD, Ethernet(i disabled that one). So why cant marvell find a bootable device???
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02-16-2007, 06:34 AM	#2726
krkosska Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 0	The marvell controller is the 'secondary sata controller' that you can disable. This board is great/terrible, depending on what you want out of it. I would suggest to all new system builders: start at page 1 of this forum and read all the way through. Lots of fluff and wastes 'o time, but lots of good benchmark info. Next, go to the overclocker forums, even if you don't want to overclock. I found, for example, that 800MHz memory needs special care; it's supported, but not supported. Also get the BIOS manual; there's not that many things you can change, but they may make a difference. Ethernet shouldn't stop a boot unless you're set to 'network boot'...?
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02-16-2007, 06:37 AM	#2727
krkosska Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 0	The manual that came with my board said you can plug your SATA drive into any of the eight holes (excuse the tech jargon). That one stopped my first boot for a while.
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02-16-2007, 08:21 AM	#2728
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5,980	Thanks for the new BIOS link Supa-Fly I installed it and lost my video drivers. Upon reloading NVidia drivers all worked fine. This morning my computer failed to run though. Got the familiar 3 beeps so currently I am pulling RAM and playing with the BIOS jumper to get it started. I should have known better than to run 4 sticks of RAM at 2.12V. I also had my CPU at x12. Vista is pretty good and I haven't gotten into it to deeply yet. I don't need my digital cameral software anymore and may not need CD burning software any longer. Vista has support for the SigMatel audio chip but I am still waiting on Sonic Focus for Vista. Hope it comes. I like Windows Media Playa 11. I will probably give Vista 64bit a shot this weekend if I get my computy started he-he. Sandog __________________ Vista Ultimate 64bit//Intel DP45SG with Q9650//SuperTalent DDR3-1600 4GB (2X2GB) CL7//Antec Three Hundred Case with NeoPower 550 PS//Sapphire HD 4850 TOXIC Edition//Western Digital VelociRaptor and WD5000AAKS(backup)//Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP Monitor//Logitech G5 Mouse//MS Digital Media Keyboard 3000//ASUS DRW-2014L1T DVD Burner with LightScribe//Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks 210D Speakers//Cannon MX700 All-in-One Printer
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02-16-2007, 07:34 PM	#2729
Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5,980	Hey all, My computer started up fine this evening and sure enough my BIOS settings reverted back to non-SPD memory settings [15-5-5-5 and 1.84V] because of the new BIOS. I don't expect 4 sticks of 1GB RAM to run at 1.84V's. I put it back to 2.12V and all is well. I was tired yesterday and forgot to check my BIOS settings after flashing the upgrade. I am off to install Vista again, this time 64bit. Great way to start off a 3-day weekend. Sandog __________________ Vista Ultimate 64bit//Intel DP45SG with Q9650//SuperTalent DDR3-1600 4GB (2X2GB) CL7//Antec Three Hundred Case with NeoPower 550 PS//Sapphire HD 4850 TOXIC Edition//Western Digital VelociRaptor and WD5000AAKS(backup)//Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP Monitor//Logitech G5 Mouse//MS Digital Media Keyboard 3000//ASUS DRW-2014L1T DVD Burner with LightScribe//Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks 210D Speakers//Cannon MX700 All-in-One Printer
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02-16-2007, 11:58 PM	#2730
Supa-Fly Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pretoria South Africa Posts: 19	Good Luck with that x64 Vista Install Sandog, keep us posted. When I do evenually go vista it will be x64. Anyway got a 8800 GTS yesterday, having problems benching in XP x64. Im thinking that maybe I need to reinstall windows since I used my original install when I went from BX1 to BX2. Maybe something is not quite right somewhere. Getting some dominators on monday... cant wait... then I can OC the ** out of this E6600, been to 3.9Ghz (unstable), wanna see if I can get to 4Ghz stable with those sticks. __________________ -=Supa-Fly=-** AKA... ~Terror-Byter~ ___________________________________ *Clocks And Time.. Overclocks In Time* ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ D975XBX2 .507 + Q6600 G0 @ 3Ghz @ Default Volts Mushkin DDR 800 2x1 @ 833.3Mhz 4.4.3.10 @ 1.8v ATI HD3850 512 @ 900Mhz Core, 1100Mhz Mem CM Stacker 830 Case & Antec TP Trio 650-PSU Cooler Master Aquagate Mini + Lots of Mods 4 x Seagate 160Gig Raid 0 SATA-II 4 x Seagate 250Gig Raid 5 SATA-II Vista Ultimate SP1 32Bit _______________ *Play Hard* ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
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