[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...

[SaLSouL]

stiG_G wrote:
Yesterday there was no Zen2 processors on Russian CPU Support page

And today there are only 3600, 3600X, 3700X and 3800X for 7002 version of BIOS - https://www.asus.com/ru/Motherboards/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/HelpDesk_CPU/

7106 bios is there too

[Dave001]

Way to go Asus, update the CPU compatibility list, but list a bios number that was pulled from all the Asus sites.

It's like a monkey ****ing a football over there.

This board will definitely be my last piece of Asus hardware I buy.

[Maverick009]

ROGod wrote:
Sorry for the late reply, I have been waiting for my 3900X to turn up before I could do any testing with 7106. :cool:

Yes flashback was used, and this was an new unused mobo fresh out of the box.

Here are my findings...

As reported mouse support inside the BIOS is totally broken.
Making it impossible to set manual fan curves.

As reported I suspect the CPU core voltage applied might be unsafe on auto settings.
It would appear to be reading up around 1.47v to 1.50v by default inside the BIOS which I'm guessing is a single threaded load.
---> PARTIAL FIX: - Disable ' Core Performance Boost ' in the BIOS.

As reported there is a C5 cold boot problem that can only be fixed by doing an CMOS clear.
A very annoying problem to have every time you shutdown your PC.
---> FIX: https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?111910-AMD-3700X-on-Crosshair-VII-board-fails-to-post-if-3...

I experienced that same bug and went back to older Bios, and tried the update again. 2nd time around the Bios worked correctly and mouse worked as it should in the BIOS. I sugest trying a reinstall of the BIOS. It may of been a bug possibly if also upgrading from a Beta BIOS or BIOS with a Beta version of AGESA.

[Maverick009]

ROGod wrote:
Sorry for the late reply, I have been waiting for my 3900X to turn up before I could do any testing with 7106. :cool:

Yes flashback was used, and this was an new unused mobo fresh out of the box.

Here are my findings...

As reported mouse support inside the BIOS is totally broken.
Making it impossible to set manual fan curves.

As reported I suspect the CPU core voltage applied might be unsafe on auto settings.
It would appear to be reading up around 1.47v to 1.50v by default inside the BIOS which I'm guessing is a single threaded load.
---> PARTIAL FIX: - Disable ' Core Performance Boost ' in the BIOS.

As reported there is a C5 cold boot problem that can only be fixed by doing an CMOS clear.
A very annoying problem to have every time you shutdown your PC.
---> FIX: https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?111910-AMD-3700X-on-Crosshair-VII-board-fails-to-post-if-3...

I experienced that same bug and went back to older Bios, and tried the update again. 2nd time around the Bios worked correctly and mouse worked as it should in the BIOS. I sugest trying a reinstall of the BIOS. It may of been a bug possibly if also upgrading from a Beta BIOS or BIOS with a Beta version of AGESA.

[User_od]

Are any of you experiencing pretty random freezes, reboots or BSODs using an Ryzen 3xxx processor on this board?

Things seem to be pretty unstable here for me. 😞

[SaLSouL]

thanks for the post, looking forward to seeing some benchmarks fro you too 🙂

[Jesso2k]

I got my 3900x running with my CH6E. For anyone curious, my experience:

After flashing bios 7106 and swapping CPU's I run into my first error,
Q-Code 07- The motherboard won't boot to bios, nothing on the screen appears, no power to keyboard.

Reflashing bios with flashback didn't work, leaving the CMOS battery out for 4 hours did nothing (had to pull away for a prior engagement which killed me).

The fix- Take out all of the Ram modules except the one in the 2nd Dimm slot. I booted into windows then immediately restarted into bios to tinker.

From bios, voltage settings all seemed normal, nothing like the Jayz2Cents x570 Hero vid that showed everything way over-volted. So I went ahead and applied a negative voltage offset of .075, set the one ram to it's 3600 MHz D.O.C.P setting, it's voltage to 1.4 and it's boot voltage to 1.4. Flck timing to 1800 MHz and left everything else. Booted fine.

Now to add the ram and the 2nd problem... After powering off the PC and switching off from the PSU I installed the 2nd ram stick into Dimm #4. Powered on to find Q-Code C5. Reading online I see a lot of recommendations to clear CMOS or re-flash the bios. No, the fix for now until the bios is updated is to hit the reset button on the motherboard itself, it once took me 5 times and on 4 occasions took me once but the board will cycle out of it. Hitting the power button on the case wasn't helping so it is a pain to access the mobo button, atleast for me with a tempered glass panel w/ 4 screws. My solution has been repeatable and I will be making sure the CPU doesn't have it's power cut in the interim, barring a crash.

So I just plugged in the other two sticks from there and mashed the reset button.

Now everything's working fine, running Cinebench R20 gives me a score over 7020 each time (remember no performance enhancer or pbo applied yet) with a max temp of 76C (fans didn't ramp up though, issues with icue profile I need to fix). During the run the all-core clock fell to 4025 but it's been settling in around 4325MHz otherwise. I see the max boost clock has hit 4575 on a couple of cores tonight.

Finally with icue, I don't have the voltage issues that were reported today, voltage at idle is pretty low when looking at cpu-z, having icue in the background isn't changing that. I lost the sensor of the cpu temp in icue however. My profile were set to react to the cpu temp and that option in the profile drop-down is just gone now, so fans are dead silent at a low rpm while my temps are still fine for now, I'd like to have it fixed soon just to keep cpu temps down further anyways.

[SaLSouL]

Jesso2k wrote:
I got my 3900x running with my CH6E. For anyone curious, my experience:

After flashing bios 7106 and swapping CPU's I run into my first error,
Q-Code 07- The motherboard won't boot to bios, nothing on the screen appears, no power to keyboard.

Reflashing bios with flashback didn't work, leaving the CMOS battery out for 4 hours did nothing (had to pull away for a prior engagement which killed me).

The fix- Take out all of the Ram modules except the one in the 2nd Dimm slot. I booted into windows then immediately restarted into bios to tinker.

From bios, voltage settings all seemed normal, nothing like the Jayz2Cents x570 Hero vid that showed everything way over-volted. So I went ahead and applied a negative voltage offset of .075, set the one ram to it's 3600 MHz D.O.C.P setting, it's voltage to 1.4 and it's boot voltage to 1.4. Flck timing to 1800 MHz and left everything else. Booted fine.

Now to add the ram and the 2nd problem... After powering off the PC and switching off from the PSU I installed the 2nd ram stick into Dimm #4. Powered on to find Q-Code C5. Reading online I see a lot of recommendations to clear CMOS or re-flash the bios. No, the fix for now until the bios is updated is to hit the reset button on the motherboard itself, it once took me 5 times and on 4 occasions took me once but the board will cycle out of it. Hitting the power button on the case wasn't helping so it is a pain to access the mobo button, atleast for me with a tempered glass panel w/ 4 screws. My solution has been repeatable and I will be making sure the CPU doesn't have it's power cut in the interim, barring a crash.

So I just plugged in the other two sticks from there and mashed the reset button.

Now everything's working fine, running Cinebench R20 gives me a score over 7020 each time (remember no performance enhancer or pbo applied yet) with a max temp of 76C (fans didn't ramp up though, issues with icue profile I need to fix). During the run the all-core clock fell to 4025 but it's been settling in around 4325MHz otherwise. I see the max boost clock has hit 4575 on a couple of cores tonight.

Finally with icue, I don't have the voltage issues that were reported today, voltage at idle is pretty low when looking at cpu-z, having icue in the background isn't changing that. I lost the sensor of the cpu temp in icue however. My profile were set to react to the cpu temp and that option in the profile drop-down is just gone now, so fans are dead silent at a low rpm while my temps are still fine for now, I'd like to have it fixed soon just to keep cpu temps down further anyways.

Thanks for the update Jesso2k your experience does mirror what other x370 boards are displaying and will hopefully help Asus and other C6E owners who are sitting on the fence like me waiting for these things to get ironed out and a restock of the 3900x.

If you get time post some benchmarks scores up that would be helpful


Cheers

Sal

[User_od]

SaLSouL wrote:
Thanks for the update Jesso2k your experience does mirror what other x370 boards are displaying and will hopefully help Asus and other C6E owners who are sitting on the fence like me waiting for these things to get ironed out and a restock of the 3900x.

If you get time post some benchmarks scores up that would be helpful


Cheers

Sal

My benchmarks are here SalSoul with a modest 4.1Ghz all core OC. 😄
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/posts/32861339/

[Jesso2k]

SaLSouL wrote:
Thanks for the update Jesso2k your experience does mirror what other x370 boards are displaying and will hopefully help Asus and other C6E owners who are sitting on the fence like me waiting for these things to get ironed out and a restock of the 3900x.

If you get time post some benchmarks scores up that would be helpful


Cheers

Sal

So nothing too crazy but I will follow up. I said I applied a -.075 offset to the voltage in the bios as one of my first orders of business and didn't look back. My R20 score of R20 hit 7020 with a temp of 76C. Well after Optimum Tech's deleted vid today celebrating his stable 1.0v setup without comparing to auto, I decided to go back and set CPU voltage to auto myself. My score shot up to 7110 and temps rose to 79C but that's a trade-off I'd take. I still can't reliably read my voltage, CPU-Z seems to low and using HWINFO makes the fans run wild. I'm reading the temperature from the Q-Code display on the mobo, MSI Afterburner and iCue still can't read it.