BIOS Update Release Notes

PRODUCTS: DX58SO (Standard BIOS)

BIOS Version 5600 - SOX5810J.86A.5600.2013.0729.2250

About This Release:

• Date: July 31, 2013
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 11.1.0.1413
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.65
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
089)

New Fixes/Features:
• Updated processor support.
• Improved compatibility with the latest video cards.

BIOS Version 5599 - SOX5810J.86A.5599.2012.0529.2218

About This Release:

• Date: May 29, 2012
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 11.1.0.1413
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.65
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
089)

New Fixes/Features:
• Updated processor support.
• Updated ICH RAID Option ROM to version 11.1.0.1413.
• Fixed issue with POST slowness with some USB card readers
attached to the front panel USB ports.
• Fixed issue where blue screen error occurs during Windows*
installation with Intel Quad-Port ET/ET2 NIC card installed.
• Fixed ACPI _PSD error when running Windows 7 "POWERCFG -ENERGY"
command.
• Fixed issue with slow transfer speeds using a test card in a PCH
x1 slot.
• Improved ICH PCI Express and EHCI performance with deep C-States
enabled.

BIOS Version 5561 - SOX5810J.86A.5561.2011.0516.2023

About This Release:

• May 16, 2011
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 10.1.0.1008
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.65
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
089)

New Fixes/Features:

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 • Updated processor support.
• Updated the AHCI Option ROM Version ICBO SRC 01-06-2011.
• Fixed issue where fans run at full speed coming out of S3/S4/S5.

BIOS Version 5559 - SOX5810J.86A.5559.2011.0405.2144

About This Release:

• April 5, 2011
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 10.1.0.1008
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.65
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
089)

New Fixes/Features:
• Fixed issue where SATA drives connected to ICH10 SATA ports may
not be detected in the operating system.
• Modified the microcode update message displayed during flash
update.
• Fixed long delay when booting FreeDOS* with two drives attached
to Marvell* 6121 controller.

BIOS Version 5529 - SOX5810J.86A.5529.2010.1214.2317

About This Release:

• December 15, 2010
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 10.1.0.1008
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.65
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
089)

New Fixes/Features:
• Updated ICH RAID Option ROM to revision 10.1.0.1008.
• Updated LAN PXE ROM to revision 1.3.65.
• Added codes to support error beep and front LED blink feature.
• Added codes to check firmware version to prevent BIOS recovery
from an incorrect BIOS file.
• Fixed issue where the splash shows three times during POST
when burning with a clean BIOS ROM file.

BIOS Version 5506 - SOX5810J.86A.5506.2010.1109.0004

About This Release:

• November 09, 2010
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 10.0.0.1046
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.51
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Updated ICH RAID Option ROM to revision 10.0.0.1046.
• Updated processor support.
• Added support for new SPI Flash Part.
• Fixed issue where enabling UEFI causes all USB ports to stop
working.

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 • Fixed issue where memory timings, DDR Multiplier and Uncore
Multiplier are changed to non-default values after triggering
watchdog timer with Intel® Desktop Control Center 5.5.0.46.
• Fixed issue in Intel® Desktop Utilities (IDU) where IDU only
logged one warning message after stopping multiple fans in XTU.
• Fixed issues for Setup Compliance.
• Fixed issue where certain processors do not boot.

BIOS Version 5456 - SOX5810J.86A.5456.2010.0830.0013

About This Release:

• August 30, 2010
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 9.6.0.1014
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.51
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Updated ICH RAID Option ROM to revision 9.6.0.1014.
• Updated processor support.
• Fixed issue where LAN has no connection after resuming from S3.
• Fixed display issue for processor cache information.

BIOS Version 5417 - SOX5810J.86A.5417.2010.0727.1948

About This Release:

• July 27, 2010
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 8.9.0.1023
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.51
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Fixed issue where some fans stop working when the system resumes
from S3.
• Fixed issue with Intel® Desktop Control Center where the PCI
Express and PCI Bus Frequency always shows the default value
after applying any PCIE value.

BIOS Version 5390 - SOX5810J.86A.5390.2010.0614.1053

About This Release:

• June 14, 2010
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 8.9.0.1023
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.51
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Fixed issue with watchdog timeout in operating system not setting
defaults.
• Fixed error in the table definition for continuous entries for
BIOS setup questions that use a Numeric opcode.
• Fixed issue where some TPM PCRs were not measured correctly.

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 • Added BIOS workaround for POST hang with certain PCI graphics
cards installed in the system.
• Fixed issue where system fails to boot with certain graphics
installed.
• Change timing for when the XTU variables are initialized.
• Watchdog Update: reduced complexity and improved XTU WD handling.
• Improved watchdog timer response to failing host clock settings.
• Fixed issue where system hangs or reboots with multiple PCI
Express graphics cards in the system.

BIOS Version 5314 - SOX5810J.86A.5314.2010.0511.1115

About This Release:

• May 11, 2010
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 8.9.0.1023
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.51
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Added ECC Support.
• Fixed issue where watchdog timeout in operating system does not
set defaults.
• Fixed system hang issue for XMP 2400.
• Fixed issue where boot order was not synchronized in Intel®
Integrator Assistant when boot order is hidden.

BIOS Version 5200 - SOX5810J.86A.5200.2010.0414.1420

About This Release:

• April 14, 2010
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 8.9.0.1023
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.51
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Fixed issue where watchdog timeout in operating system is not
setting defaults.
• Fixed issue where operating system fails to resume from
hibernation when user enters BIOS Setup during POST.
• Fixed issue where setting the Host Clock to 133 (default of 135)
would hang the system.
• Added check to only display logo that is less than or equal to
supported resolution 1024x768.
• Fixed issue where UEFI bootable devices are not recognized when
AHCI/RAID is enabled.
• Added workaround for issue where system would hang just before
INT19 when there is a large amount of USB traffic.
• Fixed issue where USB keyboard/mouse is not detected when UEFI
boot is enabled.
• Added support allowing tRFC to be set to 140.
• Fixed setup display issue with 2.25 TB hard disk.
• Fixed issue where the Intel® Integrator Toolkit Map file contains
features not supported on the board.

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 • Fixed Performance Status display with certain processors showing
wrong multipliers.
• Fixed issue where string in BIOS does not match board silk
screening (Processor vs CPU).
• Updated processor support.

BIOS Version 5112 - SOX5810J.86A.5112.2010.0316.1030

About This Release:

• March 16, 2010
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 8.9.0.1023
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.51
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Fixed system hang issue when programming host clock to 133.
• Improved WatchDog handling.
• Resolved issue where ITK Map file contains features not supported
on the board.
• Removed display of POST code 0x70 on SMM entry.
• Updated PXE UNDI to latest version 1.3.51.

BIOS Version 5020 - SOX5810J.86A.5020.2010.0224.0938

About This Release:

• February 24, 2010
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 8.9.0.1023
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Added support for Intel’s 6-core desktop processor, codenamed
‘Gulftown’.
• Fixed watchdog timer and host clock display issues for XTU2.
• Fixed issue that was causing IFlash and Express BIOS Update to
fail on subsequent flash updates.
• Reduced pre-video boot time by about 7 seconds.
• Added support to check the IOH stepping and if it is a B2 or
earlier then set “QPI Power Management” default setting to
disabled and if it is a B3 or later then set the default to
enabled.
• Fixed setup option default setting for CPU C-States to be enabled
and IMON to be disabled.
• Fixed issue with watchdog timer when running in the operating
system and changing from one processor to another.
• Fixed XMP related issues:
o When an XMP profile was selected the host clock was
unchangeable.
o When selecting Automatic mode the Uncore Multiplier was
being set to 22 instead of the proper system default.
o When selecting Manual mode the minimum supported ratio
between Memory Ratio and the Uncore Multiplier will be used
based on the processor installed.

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 • Fixed issue where the PCIe Compliance bit was being set
incorrectly causing Secondary Boot Request to cause some cards to
fail to train correctly.
• Set VT to be enabled by default.
• Fixed issue preventing greater than 160 for the Host Clock.

BIOS Version 4598 - SOX5810J.86A.4598.2009.1211.1321

About This Release:

• December 11, 2009
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 8.9.0.1023
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Added XTU 2.0 support.
• Fixed F9 default value for TDC, TDP, and Turbo Ratio.
• Fixed watchdog timer and host clock display issues for XTU2.
• Fixed a setup display issue for 5-Core Ratio Limit.
• Fixed a display issue with the Turbo Boost Technology in setup
when a processor is installed that does not have 4 cores.
• Updated processor support.

BIOS Version 4405 - SOX5810J.86A.4405.2009.1020.1419

About This Release:

• October 20, 2009
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 8.9.0.1023
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Updated processor support.
• Enabled the selection of Video Device according to the Primary
Video Adapter setup option.
• Expanded the default size of the NVS memory allocation.
• Blocked the on-board LAN PXE dispatch when on-board LAN is
disabled.
• Fixed issue where the default video device was not set correctly
if two video cards of same vendor and device id was present in
system.
• Fixed issue where certain SATA RAID controller failed to boot
according to the boot order.
• Fixed issue where system hangs at POST code 0xBA with two SATA
optical drives attached and certain media in one drive.
• Fixed issue where certain SATA RAID controller failed to resume
from S3.
• Added feature to block compressed BMP files from use as a custom
logo with Intel® Integrator Toolkit.
• Enabled BIOS Setup to always be reset even if iFlash2 is
interrupted when /f flag is set.

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BIOS Version 4196

About This Release:

• July 16, 2009
• SOX5810J.86A.4196.2009.0715.1958
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 8.9.0.1023
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Updated memory error beep code, according to Speaker beep codes
and FP LED blink codes Specifications Document revision 1.0.
• Fixed issue where SMBIOS System Slot structures mismatch for PCIe
Express Gen2 slots.
• Added XMP support using BCLK override.
• Updated Express BIOS Update to the latest version.
• Fixed BIOS setup page cosmetic issues.
• Fixed issue where system hangs if all bootable devices are
disabled in BIOS Setup and no bootable devices are attached.
• Added updates to improve security.

BIOS Version 4158

About This Release:

• June 23, 2009
• SOX5810J.86A.4158.2009.0622.2125
• SATA RAID Option ROM: 8.9.0.1023
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
• LAN Option ROM: Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build
086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Updated ICH RAID Option ROM to revision 8.9.0.1023.
• Fixed issue where “Memory Size Decrease" event log does not work.
• Fixed issue where system hangs when loading option ROM with
certain SCSI card installed and eSATA disabled.
• Added the BIOS downgrade update password security check.
• Removed no reboot BIOS update support.
• Added check for Supervisor/User password before allowing BIOS
update.
• Fixed issue where INT 15h E820h Test failed.
• Changed BIOS Setup default for HPET to "Enabled".
• Fixed issue where newly-set password becomes invalid when loading
defaults with "F9" and then reboot.
• Updated to skip Marvell* 6212 option ROM if there is no drive
connected at Marvell 6212.
• Updated SMBIOS information for memory DDR3 type and Intel Core i7
processor.
• Fixed POST0xA7 hang.
• Added workaround for issue where system hangs due to LAN device
is not accessible under certain Performance variable changes.

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BIOS Version 4121

About This Release:

• May 28, 2009
• SOX5810J.86A.4121.2009.0528.0027
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.7.0.1007
ICH10R/DO.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Added support for AA# E68555-503.
• Set Slot Power to 300W for PCI Express x16 slot.
• Updated to MRC 1.0 and QPI RC 1.0.
• Updated Marvell* 6121 legacy mode (IDE) option ROM to 1.1.0.L72.
• Updated Secure Software manufacturing mode implementation.
• Enhanced F7 BIOS Flash update.
• Fixed issue where Windows* show 4 logical processors only after
flashing with BIOS ROM file.
• Fixed issue where system hangs at POST 0xEB using certain PCI
Express RAID controller card.

BIOS Version 4014

About This Release:

• May 8, 2009
• SOX5810J.86A.4014.2009.0507.1930
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.7.0.1007
ICH10R/DO.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Fixed issue where system hangs when loading option ROM with SCSI
card installed and eSATA disabled.
• Fixed issue where ICH SATA RAID compliance test failed.
• Fixed issue where Intel® Desktop Control Center fails to launch
after HCF value is applied to 136MHz or above.
• Fixed issue where Choices of value in PCI Express Frequency drop
down box does not match with F2 BIOS PCI Express.
• Changed display string for Intel 64 Architecture support.
• Updated processor support.

BIOS Version 3828

About This Release:

• April 21, 2009

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 • SOX5810J.86A.3828.2009.0420.1948
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.7.0.1007
ICH10R/DO.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Updated processor support.
• Fixed issue where user pressed 'Y' key cannot enter BIOS setup
during POST overclocking failure message, if user has selected
French language.
• Fixed issue where PCI BIOS INT1A calls would return incorrect
values for PCI Express MMIO registers.
• Fixed issue where user setup is reset to F9 default after
entering Maintenance mode.
• Fixed Intel® Integrator Assistant update failure.
• Fixed issue where XMP profile is not available with certain
processors.
• Implemented Fault Tolerant Firmware ID solution.
• Fixed unexpected long S3 resume time.
• Fixed interrupt storm caused by USB HC's.
• Fixed system unable to boot with x4 2GB DIMMs.
• Updated Secure Software Manufacturing mode implementation.
• Added NTFS support to F7 Flash update.
• Fixed issue where display between BIOS and XTU for DIMM memory
speed is different.

BIOS Version 3504

About This Release:

• February 18, 2009
• SOX5810J.86A.3504.2009.0218.0058
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.7.0.1007
ICH10R/DO.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Fixed issue causing ITK custom BIOS to reset late in POST.
• Added BIOS Setup performance improvement.
• Fixed a problem where the system would hang if the top swap bit
got set and system did a reset.
• Added BIOS workaround for system hang during POST when certain
RAID adapters are installed in the system. Note: The eSATA Port
option on the Advanced->Peripheral Configuration menu may need to
be set to DISABLE in the BIOS.

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 • Fixed intermittent hang at POST code 0x5A with certain Blu-Ray
optical drives attached to the system.

Known Errata:
• None.

BIOS Version 3435

About This Release:
• February 11, 2009
• SOX5810J.86A.3435.2009.0210.2311
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.7.0.1007
ICH10R/DO.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Added nVidia SLI support.
• Changed BIOS setup CPU C-state default to disable.

Known Errata:
• User should load F9 BIOS Default after performing BIOS update
to SO3044P or previous version.

BIOS Version 3301

About This Release:

• January 28, 2009
• SOX5810J.86A.3301.2009.0128.1132
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.7.0.1007
ICH10R/DO.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Enabled Secure Software Manufacturing mode.
• Updated ICH10 Raid Option ROM to Production Version 8.7.0.1007.
• Fixed issue where certain RAID cards did not work.
• Fixed issue where certain Linux* USB thumb drives are not
bootable.
• Added ACPI OS support for PCI Express Enhanced Capabilities.
• Added programming of PCI Bridge Subsystem Vendor Capability
Identification Register for ICH PCI Express Root Ports.
• Fixed issue where Windows* Vista* SP1 fails to resume from
hibernate when hot-plugging eSATA drives into the Marvell* 6121
controller.
• Fixed non-responsive USB when system has a configuration with
several large option ROMs loaded.

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 • Added support for Watchdog timer after post.

Known Errata:
• User should load BIOS Defaults (F9) after performing BIOS
update to version 3044 or any previous version.

BIOS Version 3044

About This Release:

• December 19, 2008
• SOX5810J.86A. 3044.2008.1218.1457
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.6.0.1007
ICH10R/DO.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Fixed issue where user was unable to enter certain RAID
Controller card Setup.
• Improved S3 resume time.
• Fixed issue where system hangs if USB mouse/keyboard is
interrupted when entering S3.
• Fixed issue where boot order memory corruption occurs when both
ICH RAID and Marvell* 6121 RAID are enabled.
• Added support for ignoring EFI El-Torito CD/DVD partition types.
• Fixed issue where PCI BIOS INT1A interface function B101 does not
return the correct maximum PCI bus number.
• Added support in boot block to read EFI variables from VPD backup
region if the system had reset in the middle of VPD reclaim.
• Fixed POST code 0x5A hang with certain ATAPI drives.
• Fixed issue where EFI boot images are not seen on IDE CD/DVD
devices.
• Added help strings in BIOS setup.
• Fixed issue where audio verb table is not restored after S3
resume.
• Fixed F7 hotkey bad response issue.
• Updated the display string after BIOS update.
• Added BIOS workaround for WHQL PCIHCT "Assertion A6327544-4C4C-
48CA-96C9-82C70F3DE6AA: FAILED. Bit 0 (Receiver Error Status) in
the Correctable Error Status register (offset 10h) in the
Advanced Error Reporting Capability table must be clearable.
• Enhanced overclocking capability using Host Clock override.
• Fixed issue where system boots up from G3 when "Wake on LAN from
S5" = "Power On" and "After Power Failure" = "Stay Off".
• Fixed issue where "Description" field for SMBIOS Type 10 (On
Board Devices Information) structure for On-board LAN is
incorrect when On-board LAN is disabled.

BIOS Version 2786

About This Release:

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 • November 12, 2008
• SOX5810J.86A.2786.2008.1112.1500
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.6.0.1007
ICH10R/DO.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Fixed automatic mode for DDR Multiplier setting.
• Added flag to disable Secure Software Manufacturing mode.
• Updated Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM to v8.6.0.1007.
• Fixed issues where memory reference voltage is incorrect at
default.
• Fixed issue where memory voltage is at 1.50V in auto mode.
• Fixed a potential system hang issue.
• Fixed a potential VPD corruption issue.
• Added support for DDR3-1866.
• Fixed issue where language selection and language display are not
matched after BIOS recovery.
• Added support for additional XMP timings.
• Updated XMP speed detection.
• Fixed the sort order for the Memory Multiplier option.
• Enabled MRC Dimm Vref training.
• Fixed BIOS setup reset to default values when entering
Maintenance mode.
• Added support to load Command Rate from the XMP profile.
• Fixed POST hang 0x5A when certain DVD drive is attached.

BIOS Version 2747

About This Release:

• November 5, 2008
• SOX5810J.86A.2747.2008.1105.0847
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.5.0.1030
ICH10R.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Improved C-State residency during bus mastering except in the
case of ICH SATA bus mastering.
• Changed BIOS setup string "Pause POST if Chassis Intrusion" to
"Chassis Intrusion".
• Fixed issue where XMP profile can be not properly detected.
• Fixed issue where QPI voltage change in Intel® Desktop Control
Center (IDCC) does not set Performance Memory Profile to
‘Manual’.

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 • Fixed error in IDCC with display of CPU Voltages in XTU.
• Added control in IDCC for Dynamic CPU Voltage Offset.
• Updated support for changeable QPI data rate on production non-XE
CPU.
• Updated the code in IDCC to allow all memory multipliers to be
passed to XTU with Non-XE production parts.
• Added support for XMP 1.2 Profiles.
• Fixed issue where certain video card hangs with PCIe ASPM L1
enabled.
• Fixed issue where user was unable to enter Intel SCRU43E SCSI
RAID SETUP if another bootable device was in the system.
• Fixed issue where failure happens during Intel® Integrator
Toolkit (ITK) token extract operation.
• Fixed issue where invalid combination of "Uncore Multiplier" and
"DDR Multiplier" is passed from IDCC.
• Fixed thermal range for IOH thermal sensor in IDCC.
• Fixed issue that could cause false indication that the watchdog
timer fired.
• Fixed issue where IED buffer is not cleared.
• Fixed issue where WDT-fired message is shown after changing Host
Clock Frequency from 136MHz (and above) to 135MHz (and below).
• Updated BIOS support for On Semiconductor Heceta6P (ADI*
ADT7490).
• Updated host clock real-time device creation based on SBPLL
programming.
• QPI Voltage changes now require memory mode update.
• Fixed issue where XMP profile reported invalid value for tWRmin.
• Removed ASSERT_CKE from the ResetFIFOs function to prevent
possible tREFI violation on the S3 resume path.
• Disabled "Fast MRC" mode in warm boot when there is change in
“QPI / Uncore Voltage”.

BIOS Version 2483

About This Release:

• October 14, 2008
• SOX5810J.86A.2483.2008.1014.1606
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.5.0.1030
ICH10R.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Performance Status Display: Fixed hang when Setup UQI was not
found.
• Updated UQI for Performance Status Display per new token UQI.
• Fixed invalid CMOS checksum error after Express BIOS Update to
BIOS version 2394.
• Improved SATA performance under Windows* with C-States enabled.
• Updated QPI RC to revision 0.90RC8.
• Updated MRC to revision 0.90RC9.

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 • Enabled F7 flash update and latest USB stack support.
• Fixed issue where QPI scrambling is not enabled.
• Added check for Intel® Desktop Control Center (IDCC) to determine
if memory mode should be set to automatic.
• Fixed memory voltage default programming when watchdog timer
fires.
• Watchdog: Use instaflush as an option for forced reboots.
• Updated processor support.
• Updated information on BIOS Setup Main Page.
• Added Secure Software manufacturing mode support.
• Fixed issue where intermittent memory beep code errors occur when
overclocking and WDT is enabled.
• Removed additional reset through instaflush after Host Clock
Frequency Override is changed.
• Removed non-productized BIOS setup items.
• Fixed possible hang when changing Host Clock Frequency Override
from Automatic to Manual.
• Reduced Watchdog timer timeout constant for MRC.
• Updated BIOS setup items and help strings.
• Updated UQI for Intel® Desktop Control Center (IDCC) per new
token UQI.
• For IDCC, fixed QPI Multiplier displayed in auto mode.
• For IDCC, report dynamic CPU voltage offset for non-XE processor.
• For IDCC, fixed Uncore Ratio in Auto Memory Mode.
• Fixed issue where invalid default is shown for certain
processors.
• Fixed proposed memory speed in BIOS setup Performance page.

BIOS Version 2394

About This Release:

• October 1, 2008
• SOX5810J.86A.2394.2008.1001.0911
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.5.0.1030
ICH10R.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Added performance status display to BIOS setup.
• Fixed issue where QPI data rate changes to 6.4GT/s when Watchdog
timer fires and power down does not occur before next boot up.
• Disabled "Fast MRC" mode in warm boot when there is any change in
memory-related BIOS setup item.
• Fixed issue where POST 0xFF hang after changing host clock and
loading defaults.
• Fixed incorrect Dynamic CPU Voltage Offset entry.
• Updated support for providing board specific sensor layout
information to OS applications dynamically.

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 • Fixed issue where Processor Speed would show 0.0 GHz on Main page
of BIOS Setup when loading F9 defaults from within Processor
Override menu.
• Fixed issue where Core SMI handler is preventing resets for non-
hardware hangs.
• Fixed Windows* boot option issue.
• Updated Turbo Mode string to official name "Intel® Turbo Boost
Technology".
• Set Memory Scrambling to enable as default.
• Updated sensor usage to VR instead of Memory.
• Fixed issue where Intel® Desktop Control Center (IDCC) would not
load after thermal settings from Intel® Integrator Toolkit (ITK)
were installed
• Updated QPI RC to revision 0.90RC7.
• Fixed issue where system cannot boot with memory setting from
"Automatics" mode in "Manual" mode.
• Fixed issue where watchdog timer does not catch UnCore
Multiplier hangs.
• Fixed issue where PCIe Clock is not at 100MHz when set to
default.
• Updated processor support.
• Update MRC to revision 0.90RC8.
• Fixed USB recovery failure when SATA DVD-ROM is attached.

BIOS Version 2127

About This Release:

• September 14, 2008
• SOX5810J.86A.2127.2008.0914.1638
• SATA RAID info:
Intel(R) RAID for SATA - ICH10: Raid Option ROM 8.5.0.1030
ICH10R.
• SATA AHCI info:
Serial ATA AHCI BIOS, Version ICBO src 06-17-2008
• PXE info:
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE GE v1.3.24
Intel(R) Boot Agent PXE Base Code (PXE-2.1 build 086)

New Fixes/Features:
• Initial production BIOS release

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