Crosshair VI Hero: UEFI build update thread

[Raja]

Directly from Elmor:

Beta BIOS 3008 for C6H/C6HWIFI/C6E:

AGESA 1.0.7.1, temperature offset fixed after S3 resume, GPU Post function fixed, 0d with some GPUs fixed

http://www.mediafire.com/file/f95motjmh211e7h/CROSSHAIR-VI-HERO-ASUS-3008.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/file/ntn6i3jiub610ai/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-HERO-WIFI-AC-ASUS-3008.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/file/yj22ld2rmmedp01/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-ASUS-3008.zip





C6H Test BIOS 0020 with AGESA 1007 (405200c4e299c1eed9a0044edec9aba51f37cee1d70caabe40b9485b0604521a)

In order to get back to an older version after flashing, you have to use USB BIOS Flashback.

Let me know how it works for you, especially regarding cold boot issues. Any confirmed bugs in the bug report form please




Beta BIOS 1501

* Workaround for some CPUs stuck at 22x ratio if using override voltage
* Fixes PCIEX4 bandwidth setting getting lost after power is removed
* Same DRAM boot behavior as 1403 (no cold boot fix)
* Same DRAM profiles as in 9920
* Still has the Vcore value issue when booting with Offset Mode and switching to Manual Mode

Crosshair VI Hero 1501 SHA256 EDE223DC6897B7199C93D9985E28B7A2CD1B8A8DB2DCBF3D3555A521DB4F045D
Crosshair VI Hero Wifi AC 1501 SHA256 0D9F51F43AA3A56A4AC984B11A52F58451B76F8A7CCB9A04E1C3194231C9D4DA






UEFI build 9920 for the C6H:

* Improved DRAM cold boot, results in slightly longer POST time
* Fix for CPU Ratio stuck at 22x on some CPUs when using Vcore override/offset
* SenseMi Skew is now Disabled by default. If you want to return to previous behavior set SenseMi Skew = Enabled and Offset = 272.
* Added DRAM profiles for Samsung B-based DIMMs with tuned subtimings, including The Stilt's settings



C6H beta UEFI 1403

* Fixed W_PUMP and AIO_PUMP speeds during POST
* Fixed Fan tuning sometimes failing
* Fixed a few issues with AMD USB3.1 ports
* Some tuning on DRAM settings, let us know how they work for you. tRDRD_Sc is still at 5 above 3500 MHz as it helps with stability. For performance you want to force this to 1. We'll consider changing this in future releases as the performance impact can be quite noticeable in certain applications.

An update on DRAM Boot Voltage, currently it should be 1.35V by default if the DRAM Voltage is changed. So if you're setting DRAM Voltage to above 1.35V, you might want to sync this setting. Additionally there might be scenarios where you will have better luck by syncing DRAM Boot Voltage to DRAM Voltage even at lower values.




AGESA 1006 RC4 official UEFI 1401

Just tested quickly 3600 memory and cold booting, seems good but you guys are going to have to help me test this before we have a judgement. Seems CPU temp reading from SIO now has -20*C offset for XFR enabled CPUs.





UEFI build 1107





Older test builds:


Test BIOS 0079

Test BIOS with new AGESA 1004a, with a couple of bugfixes. Up to 5% performance increases in specific applications. Also has P-state overclocking working with BCLK increase. If you want to keep C-states, make sure to set Advanced\AMD CBS\Zen Common Options\Global C-state Control = Enabled. There are two new settings under AMD CBS\UMC Common Options\DDR4 Common Options\ you might want to take a look at, Fail_CNT and ProcODT. Fail_CNT decides how many times to retry when DRAM training fails (F9 -> 0d), default is now 1. ProcODT can help improve your DRAM overclocking. There's a setting available also on previous BIOSes under AMD CBS\UMC Common Options\DRAM Memory Mapping named BankGroupSwap. If you have 2x Single-Rank modules you can try setting this to Disabled and you might see some performance boost in certain applications.

Test BIOS 0081

Same as 0079 but has ProcODT default = 53.3 ohm

Test BIOS 0082

Same as 0081 but with a DRAM compability patch for the below part numbers

CMK16GX4M4A2133C13
AHU08GGB13CGT7G
PV416G240C5QK
F4-2400C15Q-32GRR
TCD44G2400C14BK
F4-2666C16Q2-64GRB
AVD4UZ126661504G
BLT8G4D26AFTA.16FAD
IMA41GU6MFR8N-C F0
MD16GK4D4266615AXR
HX430C15PB2K4/16
HX430C15PBK4/32
AX4U3333W4G16-QGZ
GAM4DBLBM2133D15IE041C
TC48G24S817
SP004GBLFU213N02
78.C1GM3.AF10B
F4-3200C16D-8GVKB

MTA4ATF51264AZ-2G6B1
MTA8ATF1G64AZ-2G3B1
MTA16ATF2G64AZ-2G6B1
HMA41GU7AFR8N-TF T0
HMA451U7AFR8N-TF T0
HMA41GU6AFR8N-UH N0
M378A2K43BB1-CTD
M378A1K43BB1-CRC
M378A1G43EB1-CRC

Test BIOS 0083

Same as 0081 but with "2T" DRAM Mode when using above 2666 DRAM Ratio.

[RobrPatty]

Frikencio wrote:
R7 2700X on C6H

I have temp issues:

I reach 115ºC and then my system shutdown even at STOCK.

- I reseated CPU
- Reapplied thermal paste
- Cooler is h115i and is working ok
- Phisical temperature of the CPU seems not to be really that high
- Tried BIOS 6004/6101



RMA CPU or RMA Board? Wait for BIOS? Am I alone?

Previous CPU was R7 1700 and I ran that chip 1.45V/LLC4 without issues, now this new CPU Shutdowns at 1.2V/LLC0

Scary getting 2700x today and am going to use with C6H.

[mrjonnyrock]

So i still can not run my memory at 3200 stuck at 3000 but the new 2700x is a nice chip, i do like. looks like i need an 470x board to sort the memory issues out though. I actually think that this should have been the release chip it runs cooler is faster and comes with a cooler, a nice one at that. Not that i am using it i am using 115i water cooler.

i did have a good laugh when CPUID came up with these numbers.....my chip can do 61xxMhz ;):p for a milli second, on all cores :cool::rolleyes::eek:

[Syaoran]

mrjonnyrock wrote:
So i still can not run my memory at 3200 stuck at 3000 but the new 2700x is a nice chip, i do like. looks like i need an 470x board to sort the memory issues out though. I actually think that this should have been the release chip it runs cooler is faster and comes with a cooler, a nice one at that. Not that i am using it i am using 115i water cooler.

i did have a good laugh when CPUID came up with these numbers.....my chip can do 61xxMhz ;):p for a milli second, on all cores :cool::rolleyes::eek:

That seems to be the common thing I have noticed around a few forums. If you are going to upgrade any aspect of your system. Start with an X470 motherboard. The memory compatibility improvements, cooler running chipset, and improved stability will make the biggest difference for a positive Ryzen/Ryzen+ experience.

[mrjonnyrock]

Syaoran wrote:
That seems to be the common thing I have noticed around a few forums. If you are going to upgrade any aspect of your system. Start with an X470 motherboard. The memory compatibility improvements, cooler running chipset, and improved stability will make the biggest difference for a positive Ryzen/Ryzen+ experience.

My only issue now is do i say with asus or go to MSI? ;):confused:

[Syaoran]

mrjonnyrock wrote:
My only issue now is do i say with asus or go to MSI? ;):confused:

From all of what I have read so far. The Crosshair VII isn't any better off than the Crosshair VI is for us currently. I have looked at MSI's X470 Gaming M7 but decided on Gigabyte's Auros X470 Gaming 7 for a few reasons. There are very few RGB spots on MSI's offering, which isn't a deal breaker, but more of a nitpick. 😛 What steered me away though is their M.2 implementation in two ways. The hinge design may look nice for the covers for the M.2 slots but you are still forced into using M.2_1 for the best performance out of your M.2 stick. This is right under the PCI-E X16 slot. If you use M.2_2, you lost 2 SATA ports and have reduced performance for your M.2 stick. On Gigabyte's X470 Gaming 7, you don't have those issues. M.2_2 STILL HAS 4 PCI-E lanes at a cost of disabling the third PCI-E X16 slot that only runs at X4 anyway. I like that option better because it means my M.2 stick isn't sitting under my RX580 and it doesn't take away any SATA ports. Gigabyte mentioning 3600+ memory support via overclocking is basically the last thing that helped me make up my mind. MSI definitely has the better power phase implementation though.

Which ever board you decide to go with, I hope it works well for what you need and want out of it.

[Shadowjump]

Frikencio wrote:
R7 2700X on C6H

I have temp issues:

I reach 115ºC and then my system shutdown even at STOCK.

- I reseated CPU
- Reapplied thermal paste
- Cooler is h115i and is working ok
- Phisical temperature of the CPU seems not to be really that high
- Tried BIOS 6004/6101



RMA CPU or RMA Board? Wait for BIOS? Am I alone?

Previous CPU was R7 1700 and I ran that chip 1.45V/LLC4 without issues, now this new CPU Shutdowns at 1.2V/LLC0

Same here. BIOS 6004. I am on a custom loop, GPU is at 29C, CPU without OC sits idle at 40C (50C with the offset). When OCed @ 4.2 with 1.42V, not even 1.45V, the CPU reaches max temp and it shuts down.

[Syaoran]

Shadowjump wrote:
Same here. BIOS 6004. I am on a custom loop, GPU is at 29C, CPU without OC sits idle at 40C (50C with the offset). When OCed @ 4.2 with 1.42V, not even 1.45V, the CPU reaches max temp and it shuts down.

It should be a known issue. I have seen the same issue reported in the Gigabyte forum. Roll back your BIOS or disable the temperature threshhold for shutdown until a new BIOS with a fix comes out. Personally, I would just rollback. Disabling temperature threshholds that protect your hardware should never be the go to option.

[Syaoran]

My guess with the 6101 temp issues is that it's an AMD issue. Gigabyte owners are experiencing the same issues with their F23d BIOS. I haven't bothered to check the MSI forum because I am very interested in Gigabyte's X470 Gaming 7, which mentions overclocking support for 3600+ for the RAM.

6003 has been pretty good to me so far. The board hasn't decided to go into Tourette's mode after a few days, my RAM is running at 3501MHz and has been solid. It will not cold boot on the first try but usually does on the second. I haven't bothered to push it further because of the settings I tried for 3560MHz were not stable. When I have the time, I will try and push it to see where the ceiling is for me on this BIOS. I have not tried 6004 or 6101.

[FoxTech]

I'm really curious, how your X470 board will work with the 2700X
I was thinking about, buying a 2700x + a new board.
But currently my 1800x is running fine + Memory @ 3200Mhz with tight timings (14-14-14-28-42-1T)
Aida64 tells me nearly 50000 points in the Mem-benchmark.
Benchstable with 3333Mhz also @ over 51000 points but not 100% stable in applications.

So, a 2700x wont be much faster. Guess I have to wait till Zen2 😃

[Darth_Ender]

well, the benchmarks that have been put out with the reviews have already made it clear, that the 2700x wont be significantly faster or slower than a 1800x. And it only gets marginally faster when you OC the 2700x to 4.2-4.3Ghz. The only place you get any measurable improvement is if you actually dont overclock the 2700x and let it's turbo-core auto-OC mechanism work as designed. Then you may see single core IPC improve measurably over an overclocked or non-overclocked 1800x since it can sustain a significant overclock on a a few cores much longer and better than the 1800x ever could. Also maybe some memory compatibility and speed improvements, but the reviews haven't shown that to be significant in any real life workloads.

This is good to convert from intel or if people were waiting to upgrade older am3/2 systems. If you have a 1800x already ...it's mostly a wash. Which is fine.

I'm still waiting for AMD to get their crap together on the gpu front. I'd love to buy a radeon card that could play apples to apples with nvidia's 1080ti type cards. Instead of always having to play ball with the 1070 or have to use twice as much power and put out twice as much heat to try and match the regular 1080. Instead i'm left with my rx480 ...waiting for the vega to mature or evolve.