Crosshair VII Hero: UEFI Build Update Thread

[Conenubi701]

@Raja@asus Hasn't made one yet and there's a new BIOS out
CROSSHAIR VII BIOS 2103
ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO BIOS 2103 (Wi-Fi and Non Wi-Fi)
"1. Update AM4 ComboPI 0.0.7.2
2. Improved Memory Stability"

PBO IS BACK
ASUS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS INSTALLING AMD CHIPSET DRIVER 18.50.16 OR LATER BEFORE UPDATING BIOS


C7Hhttps://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-ASUS-2...

C7H WI-FIhttps://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO_WI-FI/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-...


https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO/18.50.16.01_WHQL_RS5_nonVGA.z...


AMD CHIPSET DRIVER Version 18.50.16.01 FOR AGESA 0070 (W10 RS5+ ONLY)
- AMD Chipset Driver V18.50.16.01 for Windows Win10 64bit.

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO/18.50.16.01_WHQL_RS5_nonVGA.z...


Previous builds are below this line


CROSSHAIR VII BIOS 2008
ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO (Non Wi-Fi AND Wi-Fi) BIOS 2008
2019/03/14 10.23 MBytes
- ASUS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS INSTALLING AMD CHIPSET DRIVER 18.50.16 OR LATER BEFORE UPDATING BIOS
- Update AGESA 0070 for the upcoming processors and improve CPU compatibility.

C7Hhttps://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-ASUS-2...

C7H WI-FIhttps://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO_WI-FI/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-...

AMD CHIPSET DRIVER Version 18.50.16.01 FOR AGESA 0070 (W10 RS5+ ONLY)
2019/03/08 367.86 MBytes

- AMD Chipset Driver V18.50.16.01 for Windows Win10 64bit.

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO/18.50.16.01_WHQL_RS5_nonVGA.z...





CROSSHAIR VII BIOS 1201
ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO (Non Wi-FI AND WI-FI) BIOS 1201
- Improve system performance.
- Add CPU PCIe Lanes Unlocked item in BIOS when plugging in AMD Athlon 2XX series processors.
- AGESA 1.0.0.6

C7Hhttps://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-ASUS-1...

C7H WI-FIhttps://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO_WI-FI/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-...


C7H BETA BIOS 1103
Hi, please find below links for BETA UEFI 1103. Please note this BIOS is for testing only and has yet to be validated.

- AGESA 1.0.0.6

C7H 1103 - https://drive.google.com/open?id=16Hu3gXl_m4xFABnrs1TRHM__4WQ11T1s

C7H 1103 WI-FI- https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RPhdAJEBLMzhwTtKVklbWNlr13RLWCZp


C7H WIFI 1101 BETA (WI-FI VERSION ONLY)
C7H WIFI 1101 (only wifi for now)
- AGESA 1.0.0.6

C7H Wi-Fi ONLY https://www.mediafire.com/file/23ii93bbsmxnn3s/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-WIFI-ASUS-1101.zip/file


C7H BIOS 1001
2018/09/27

- Still AGESA 1.0.0.2
- ACPI WMI sensor interface v2 (should not cause fan lockups together with updated software)
- Fixed HAMP FAN source can't be set properly
- Supposedly fixes issues with some keyboards not working in UEFI
- Other fixes as well, but nothing that was mentioned here IIRC
- We're going straight for 1.0.0.6, target is end of October.

C7H https://www.mediafire.com/file/o1o1h7qsr7k4hj3/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-ASUS-1001.zip/file

C7H Wi-Fi https://www.mediafire.com/file/c4464e6d2uemxdd/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-WIFI-ASUS-1001.zip/file



C7H BIOS Version 0804
2018/07/11
- Fully fixed ACPI WMI implementation
- Fixed CPU Socket/MB Temperatures swapped
- Still AGESA 1.0.0.2

C7H http://www.mediafire.com/file/58436q88ph49be3/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-ASUS-0804.zip

C7H WIFI http://www.mediafire.com/file/t3hgg0g9agk9vc9/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-WIFI-ASUS-0804.zip


Please note that in order to have this BIOS update fix the sensor issues, you need to only use software which relies on our new interface. I'll try to compile a list of what's safe at a later time.

I'm looking into the issues with graphics cards only running at x8, got nothing concrete yet.




C7H BIOS Version 0702
2018/06/22 8.11 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO BIOS 0702
Update Agesa Code to 1.0.0.2c.
Update compatibility protocol for 3rd party hardware monitoring software.
Fixed miscellaneous issues with fan calibration/options.
Improve memory compatibility.

C7H http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-ASUS-070...

C7H Wi-Fi http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO_WI-FI/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-WI...

C7H BIOS Version 0601
2018/05/18 8.09 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO BIOS 0601
1. Update SMU Firmware to version 43.18.0
2. Update RAID driver to version 9.2.0.41.
3. Update Asus Grid notification behavior

C7H http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-ASUS-060...

C7H Wi-Fi http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO_WI-FI/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-WI...

C7H BIOS Version 0509
2018/04/19 8.09 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO BIOS 0509
Update AGESA 1.0.0.2a

C7H http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-ASUS-050...

C7H Wi-Fi http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO_WI-FI/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-WI...

[rchiwawa]

Unfortunately for me, BIOS 2304 borked setting the PWM for waterpumps so that is a no-go so far as I am concerned. It seems like 2406 is pretty ****ed in its own right but I can do just fine with keyboard only. Is 2406 otherwise stable and fully configurable?

[xeizo]

rchiwawa wrote:
Unfortunately for me, BIOS 2304 borked setting the PWM for waterpumps so that is a no-go so far as I am concerned. It seems like 2406 is pretty ****ed in its own right but I can do just fine with keyboard only. Is 2406 otherwise stable and fully configurable?

Yes, it's stable, but you can't reach "optimize all" for fans without a mouse. I had to use AISuite III/FanExpert IV and it's built in calibration, not excellent though as it adjusted my CPU Fan to go down to Zero rpm in low temp. Caused boot issue *bip**bip**bip* "no cpu fan present"! I had to adjust the curve manually to remove Zero rpm.

[rchiwawa]

Right on, xeizo,I run my fans at a steady state for all load scenarios. Can I go into the Monitor tab -> "Whatever they call the manual define section selectable at the bottom of the page" in BIOS and manually key in desired PWM/ current without running the optimizer? If you don't know off hand I'll get to reloading 2304 later in the day. I had one BigBox local confirm they have stock in hand even though their website doesn't acknowledge 3k SKUs existence and another all but declared the same. So before I queue up or set the alarm to spam the F5 key on a couple of windows until I can buy online I will have be loading a compatible BIOS anyway.

Other than the mouse issue, is there anything else actually wrong with 2406 or was that enough to have everyone revert?

[KingRamze]

rchiwawa wrote:
Unfortunately for me, BIOS 2304 borked setting the PWM for waterpumps so that is a no-go so far as I am concerned. It seems like 2406 is pretty ****ed in its own right but I can do just fine with keyboard only. Is 2406 otherwise stable and fully configurable?

2406 seems otherwise stable so far. I did have the BIOS freeze on me when using the keyboard to change settings just after the flash update and soft reboot, and then it seemed to reboot twice on cold boot before entering Windows, but nothing seems borked upon actual bootup. Cinebench score within normal range, no crashes.

I'm have 2700X with 3000hz RAM, SVM enabled, LED & RGB off except LED error code, AI Overclock to DOPC standard, Performance Enhancer level OC3

I flash with every release for security and best mitigations (retpoline, etc). Never had a mouse quit working on previous releases. Look forward to the fix in a month or so.:(

[rchiwawa]

KingRamze wrote:
2406 seems otherwise stable so far. I did have the BIOS freeze on me when using the keyboard to change settings just after the flash update and soft reboot, and then it seemed to reboot twice on cold boot before entering Windows, but nothing seems borked upon actual bootup. Cinebench score within normal range, no crashes.

I'm have 2700X with 3000hz RAM, SVM enabled, LED & RGB off except LED error code, AI Overclock to DOPC standard, Performance Enhancer level OC3

I flash with every release for security and best mitigations (retpoline, etc). Never had a mouse quit working on previous releases. Look forward to the fix in a month or so.:(

Well, if this:

https://www.overclock.net/forum/11-amd-motherboards/1685809-rog-crosshair-vii-overclocking-thread-67...

means what I think it means, RAM is going to be restricted to 2133 on any given board until it has a BIOS with AGESA 1.0.0.3AB, my sincere hop that there is something out just as soon as the NDA lifts. Waiting the standard Asus holding period has gotten quite old and I swear by God and his sonny, Jesus, I will finally break rank and buy ASRock for my own personal board next time around. I made the list that will close out this post the other day of the Asus boards I have had. I am done with the terrible support. If I am not paying for "loss-leader" staffing like BIOS engineers with my premium priced boards, why not go elsewhere if the hardware is up to snuff?

Not sure I put them down by chronological but it's how I remember them coming into ownership. Definitely did have the P3B-F before the P2B-D

P5A-B

P5-99VM

P2B

P3B-F (dual ISA)

P2B-D (runner for favorite of all time)

P4T533

A7N8X Deluxe (runner for favorite of all time)

P4C800-E Deluxe

Commando

Rampage II

Rampage IV (runner for favorite of all time)

Maximus V

The Laptop era from intel having pissed me off...

Crosshair VII Hero

[xeizo]

From multiple sources so is "all" bioses from all vendors bugged with current AGESAs. Apparently so have this launch been rushed, I kinda expect X570 boards to be bugged to. It's the prize for running the latest and the greatest. If you're not about to jump on a Ryzen 3000, earlier bios versions are far better for this board.

The word is, from the creator of Ryzen Dram Calculator, that there will be a AGESA 1.0.0.6 from AMD shipping to board vendors late July which will be free of most of the issues. So, I don't expect my CH7 to be fully stable with a Ryzen 3000 until sometime in August, if Asus keeps up with the AGESAs.

[rchiwawa]

xeizo wrote:
From multiple sources so is "all" bioses from all vendors bugged with current AGESAs. Apparently so have this launch been rushed, I kinda expect X570 boards to be bugged to. It's the prize for running the latest and the greatest. If you're not about to jump on a Ryzen 3000, earlier bios versions are far better for this board.

The word is, from the creator of Ryzen Dram Calculator, that there will be a AGESA 1.0.0.6 from AMD shipping to board vendors late July which will be free of most of the issues. So, I don't expect my CH7 to be fully stable with a Ryzen 3000 until sometime in August, if Asus keeps up with the AGESAs.

I found my best throughput and latency with 1201 and only every tried 2304 because I figured it would take a few revs to get it remotely passable... past experience talking there. Aside from the waterpump PWM being stuck at 100% I found my latency went up 3ns for the same 3400MT and 14-14-14-14-28-42 timings with similar throughput.

I suspect you're right. I really want to get a hold of a 3700x for my Louqe Ghost S1 build on a b450-i but the bios revs for that board, although in the 2ks never stated support for new CPUs and they didn't see the same corresponding increase in size on boards that had Zen 2 (well, "new CPU support"). The 3900x sooner vs later would be nice but the 2700x is dialed in and sufficient 🙂

Thanks again.

[xeizo]

Just got word there is a supposed release AGESA for Ryzen 3000, and 2406 doesn't contain it. Maybe sandbagging? Who knows? And we should use bios flashback instead of EZ Flash. We will see tomorrow, I hope Asus is on the train. And there is a new chipset driver expected as well.

[xeizo]

So, now it's confirmed Ryzen 3000 needs at least AGESA 1.0.0.3AB to be able to run as intented. AGESA 1.0.0.2 as in this bios(2406) includes lockdowns from AMD. In example locked down memory OC for Ryzen 3000. Why did Asus release this bios just two days ahead of launch? They could have waited a few days and have had a proper 1.0.0.3AB bios ready instead. Duh!

Anyway, I have a 3800X on the way, will probably replace with the 3950X later this fall. 3900X feels kinda broken to me with it's shut down cores. I went with the 3800X instead, because of it's generous TDP vs actual consumption.

BUT, myself and many with me needs this 1.0.0.3AB bios before we have our CPUs delivered.

BTW, someone said BIOS Flashback would fix the mouse issue in the current bios. I tried, it didn't. But, 1usmus has said: this or next bios, whatever bios fully ready for Ryzen 3000 MUST be installed using BIOS Flashback to be fully functioning with Ryzen 3000.

[rchiwawa]

xeizo wrote:
So, now it's confirmed Ryzen 3000 needs at least AGESA 1.0.0.3AB to be able to run as intented. AGESA 1.0.0.2 as in this bios(2406)...

BUT, myself and many with me needs this 1.0.0.3AB bios before we have our CPUs delivered...

Thanks for confirming that AGESA rev in 2406. I had a strong feeling it was not 1.0.0.3AB, whatever was in there, and decided to skip the lines ordered up my processors on Newegg and set delivery for 3 days in the vain hope that we'll have a proper AGESA rev and a fully functioned BIOS available at that time. My second 3k series chip is for an ITX build on a Strix b450-i and although the BIOS revs for it mimic other 400 series board numbers, it never saw the same bump up in BIOS size and never once for any revision has Asus mentioned "support for new CPU" or an AGESA revision associated with Matisse. I have my doubts about them having their **** together for that board any time soon and it breaks my heart and might force me to just spend the money on an ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX TB3.