[UNOFFICIAL]Crosshair VI (Extreme ONLY) BIOS Update thread

[SaLSouL]

BIOS releases

Please subscribe to the thread everyone that has the CHVI (E) only

The aim of this thread is to separate ourselves from the other x370 boards to help with diagnosing problems and to keep our systems secure and up-to date


NEW AGESA COMBOV2 1206B


Version 8503
2022/03/24 10.76 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 8503
"1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.6b
2. Improve system performance and stability

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C6E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

https://rog.asus.com/us/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-vi-extreme-model/helpdesk_bios
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NEW BETA BIOS NOW Available 8002

版本 8002
2021/03/26 10.35 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 8002
"Improve system performance and compatibility
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C6E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."



https://rog.asus.com/tw/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-vi-extreme-model/helpdesk_bios





Version 7901
2020/08/07 ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 7901
"01. Improve system performance.
02. Update AMD AM4 AGESA Combo PI V1 1.0.0.6

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C6E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."
Download
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...


old 7803

ChangeLog Meh,
Version 7803 2020/06/23
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 7803
"01. Improve system performance.
02. Update AMD AM4 AGESA Combo PI V1 1.0.0.6

There is a fault with this BIOS causing 3b error on Boot = failure to initialise PCH
You Must enable CSM and boot into legacy mode = enabled in bios

Therefore I do not recommend anyone update till this is fixed, its a huge backward step and should be avoided



recommended BIOS is 7704
link here https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/HelpDesk_Download/





Latest BIOS released 27/9/19
Version 7501
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 7501
1.Update AM4 combo PI 1.0.0.3 patch ABBA to improve system performance
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C6E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...

Thanks to @bloot for the find


Latest BIOS released 23/8/19
Version 7403
2019/08/23 10.24 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 7403
1.Improve system performance.
2.Update AM4 Combo PI 1.0.0.3 Patch ABB
a.Fixes a compatibility issue with Destiny 2
b.Fixes an issue with certain Linux distros
c.Removes Gen 4 support when using Ryzen 3000 CPUs
3.Improves EZFlash performance to reduce boot time.

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...


Version 7306 2019/08/15
10.24 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 7306
Update AM4 Combo PI 1.0.0.3 Patch AB.
Update overclocking auto-rules for Ryzen 3000 CPUs.
" Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C6E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.''

Download https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...



Latest BETA BIOS 7401 14/08/2019
AGESA 1.0.0.3ABB
https://www.dropbox.com/s/b9a6xp23p39mk6t/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-ASUS-7401.rar?dl=0

THIS IS A BETA BIOS AND MORE INFO HERE ON ORIGINAL THREAD found here

https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?112279-X370-X470-AGESA-1003AB-Bioses/page11#post780686


Thanks to SHAMINO for sharing



BETA BIOS AGESA 1.0.0.3AB
This is a test BIOS with the new AGESA CODE for info check this thread https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?112279-X370-X470-AGESA-1003AB-Bioses

Download Link
https://www.dropbox.com/s/u8plr4u4kdip6lz/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-ASUS-7302.rar?dl=0

Latest Version
Version 7201
2019/07/18 10.17 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME the BIOS 7201
Fix AN Issue the WHERE at The Mouse by Will Sometimes Freeze in at The UEFI.
Update Multi-Language String.
Fix AN Issue with The Safe Boot Button.
"The Before running at The the USB the BIOS the Flashback Tool, Please the rename at The the BIOS File (C6E .CAP) using BIOSRenamer.''
LINK https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...
Thanks to ratman21345 for the spot 🙂


Version 7106
2019/07/05 10.18 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 7106
1. Improve system stability.
2. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C6E.CAP) using BIOS Renamer.

Link https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...

Thanks to Roco_smith for the find 🙂


Version 7003
2019/06/20 10.09 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 7003

• Update EZFlash Module.
  
• Revise DRAM vendor ID for certain memory.
  
• Support GPU Post function on new CPUs
  
• Improve CPU USB over current protection function on newer CPUs
  

Link https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...


Removed from support site
Version 7002
10.19 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 7002
1. Update AM4 ComboPI 0.0.7.2A for next-gen processors and to improve CPU compatibility
2. Fixed an issue with Precision Boost values
3. Improved memory compatibility
4. Enhance system security
ASUS strongly recommends installing AMD chipset driver 18.50.16 or later before updating to this BIOS version.
" Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C6E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.''

Link removed
Thanks to Maverick009 for the lastest post 🙂

Version 6903
2019/04/24 10.07 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 6903
"1.Update AM4 ComboPI 0.0.7.2
2.Improved Memory Stability
Manufacture Order No "

Link to support page
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...

Report any problems in this thread so we can help each other out


Version 6401
Changelog
2018/12/28 8.2 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME BIOS 6401
Update AGESA to 1.0.0.6
Improve system performance.
Add option to unlock CPU PCIe Lanes in the BIOS for AMD Athlon 2XX series processors.

Download Link
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...

[roco_smith]

Well just looking at the cpu specification is look like is support CPU UP TO 8 CORES on 14nm CPU

AMD AM4 Socket AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Ryzen™ 1st Generation/7th Generation A-series/Athlon X4 Processors
Supports AM4 Socket 14 nm CPU
Supports CPU up to 8 cores
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list and now thanks Asus the 3900X is officially support yeahh !!!
Ryzen 9 3900X (3.8GHz,105W,L3:64M,12C,B0) ALL 7002 GO

[SaLSouL]

according to that CPU list only upto R7 3800x is supported nothing on the r9 3900 or r9 3950x. if that is the case then I paid a premium for this board for nothing, I thought when purchasing this board there would be support for ALL Ryzen processors till 2020, thats why I paid extra for this x370 top of the line MB it was for longevity, unless they come out with technical reasoning as to why then this is a shambles. it has to be a typo as Jesse_2k has a R9 3900 running on the C6E

ASRock support for R9 family on x370
MSI Support for R9 family on x370
Gigabyte Support for R9 family on x370

some vendors even support r9 family on B350

[Maverick009]

SaLSouL wrote:
according to that CPU list only upto R7 3800x is supported nothing on the r9 3900 or r9 3950x. if that is the case then I paid a premium for this board for nothing, I thought when purchasing this board there would be support for ALL Ryzen processors till 2020, thats why I paid extra for this x370 top of the line MB it was for longevity, unless they come out with technical reasoning as to why then this is a shambles. it has to be a typo as Jesse_2k has a R9 3900 running on the C6E

ASRock support for R9 family on x370
MSI Support for R9 family on x370
Gigabyte Support for R9 family on x370

some vendors even support r9 family on B350

Buying a Premium board for future CPU/hardware support, should never be one of the main reasons to decide a purchase. It may be a secondary motive, but never a main reason, as some of the architecture and planning that goes into supporting new generations of processors, is not always known or even disclosed to OEM's at the time they are designing their boards. Also originally the AM4 was mainly thought to be 8 core only battle and the TR4 socket would set the stage for more cores beyond 8. As AMD was planning Zen 2 and towards the final stages, they were able to fit more cores on the package and somewhere a decision was also made to battle it out in the more cores is better even in the mainstream market and as Lisa said, AMD is making a decision to no longer wait for their rival and trade blows back and forth, and instead when it is ready, they will launch mentality.

Due to that, several changes have happened since the X370 chipset and AM4 launched. Some of which OEM's were not ready for or could not account for. ASUS still made sure a 3rd Gen Zen 2 based R3xxx based CPU would work on the board but at least for now is playing safe and supporting the same amount of cores. So there was no deception, just at the time this board was built, the 12-core and 16-core Ryzen CPUs were not even known. I also want to say some of the B350 boards may support the 12 and 16 core Ryzens due to possibly a revision of the board, plus that chipset came out after the X370 launched (I have personally not checked to see if any B350 boards support Ryzen or had a revision to work).

IMO I believe it will be better to paid Ryzen R7/R9 with X570 all the way.

[Maverick009]

So I had an experience with 2 different boards and learned a lesson......

So owned an ASUS Crosshair VI Extreme as ASUS was the brand I trusted and had practically no issues ever with their boards. Well This board was my first major problem child. The first board I had was problematic and I would say DOA but I didn't realize right away as it would boot the system up but gradually got slower and had issues. I sent it to ASUS and in my haste and impulsiveness, I bought a Gigabyte X470 Gaming 7 Wifi Board and 2nd Gen Ryzen 2700. It seemed to work well and felt fast, but I did notice that my processor seemed to spike heat every so often and the Bios was not anywhere near ASUS Bios and required more tinkering.

The Gigabyte board seemed to be doing good and even after getting a replacement CHVI board from Asus, I wasn't feeling the rush to switch back......That was until I bought my much needed 6TB WD Hard Drive for my growing games storage and a 240GB PNY SSD Drive to use as a cache for the 6TB. Lets just say that was the test of Gigabytes I/O and it caused massive corruption and for me to think my 6TB drive had gone up on me as it would not be intialized in Windows Disk manager and 2 restarts later my OS seemed to be corrupt and Windows would not boot.

At the end, I have put my ASUS Crosshair VI Extreme board back in my main PC and paired it with my 2nd Gen Ryzen 7 2700 CPU OC and it is running cooler consistently. Also my 6TB hard drive is fine and the CHVI was able to see it with all my games intact (Saves me from a massive amount of downloading again). Also have the PNY has a split 120GB/120GB R/W cache drive to my 6TB WD SATA drive using PrimoCache and works flawlessly and getting better results. Also I am on the latest BIOS 7003 that seems to finally bring the board completely out of Beta mode and my system is running flawlessly now.


Needless to say I will not be making any impulse buys like that again. Not saying everything about Gigabye was bad but I will say ASUS has a better softrware design and support and their BIOS support, although can be long in between updates, is more thought out and stable. I will stick with ASUS, but the only board I may consisder other than ASUS is MSI, as I researched their latest offerings, and really like the new MEG X570 Godlike board, plus
they seem to offer the same quality and their BIOS looks to be on par or close to ASUS.


I know long and drawn out but I figured I would give a story that speaks to why the CHVI is a good board and still supported.....or something like that

[Maverick009]

Just upgraded my Bios to 7201 on the CHVIE and still getting rock solid performance and stability. Don't notice any issues. Finally looks like ASUS has this board matured and stabilized. If I notice anything will report it, but so far looks like it is golden.

[ratman21345]

BIOS 7201 https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...

[SaLSouL]

ratman21345 wrote:
BIOS 7201 https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...

great spot ill add it to the first post, thank you

Latest Version
Version 7201
2019/07/18 10.17 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME the BIOS 7201
Fix AN Issue the WHERE at The Mouse by Will Sometimes Freeze in at The UEFI.
Update Multi-Language String.
Fix AN Issue with The Safe Boot Button.
"The Before running at The the USB the BIOS the Flashback Tool, Please the rename at The the BIOS File (C6E .CAP) using BIOSRenamer.''
LINK https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/m...-ASUS-7201.zip
Thanks to ratman21345 for the spot 🙂

patch notes from asus.com/tw

Also ryzen 9 family supported on the C6E again from asus.com/tw

[User_od]

ratman21345 wrote:
BIOS 7201 https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-AS...

Thanks updated via flashback.

UEFI BIOS Mouse support fixed. 🙂

[Jesso2k]

Can anyone confirm if they see their CPU temp sensor in Afterburner or iCue with 7201? It's my last nagging issue but I won't be so quick to update the bios after fighting with the last one.

[Jesso2k]

Couldn't help myself, I gave it a try. Mouse is fixed in bios as well I can now cut off power to the PC without it falling into a C5 error requiring me to fiddle with board restart button.

I still had to unplug all but one ram stick in order to boot into the bios the first time, however I forgot to try hitting the safeboot button, which is stated to be fixed in the patch notes.