How do I update my BIOS in order to use IVY-E

[Linightz]

Hi there,
heres the thing: I was using E5-2620 ES, this CPU is only supported by early version BIOS (R4E),
so my BIOS version has been on .ROM (before 1404)

Yesterday I upgraded my CPU to 4930K, and I know I have to update the bios to the latest to use it,
but the thing is I have to use the ASUS converter to convert .ROM BIOS to .CAP BIOS,
right now my BIOS is still 1404 and I can't even boot up, so the only way to update it is using Flashback,
so I have to flashback the converter first and the bios will be updated to 2103 or something,
with 2103 BIOS I still can't boot up, and the conversion requires booting up to finish the conversion
which means I can't update my BIOS to the latest version by just using the Flashback.

Anyone has any thought on how am I gonna solve this problem?
Thank you.

[FireRx]

find out what you memory voltage requirements are . Mine are 1.5 but on auto it's show 1.47v. I manually set them to 1.52 to get the 1.5v their specs required. Take a look at the values in you UEFI Bios. What do that read?
A single 16gb kit shouldn't give you that much grief. Voltage and of course Timings are the key.

[Linightz]

Okay, I know how to adjust voltage settings.
It's just I thought these boards and RAMs werent designed only for those who knows how to adjust voltage settings or even go into BIOS. The default auto settings should be the most stable settings if you dont OC at all.
Also I thought if it's the RAM voltages causing the problem, the DRAM debug LED should light, and it should give me BSOD instead of freezing out and unable to boot.
But ya, I'll try adjust the RAM voltage settings, thank you.

[Necrosan]

Linightz wrote:
Okay, I know how to adjust voltage settings.
It's just I thought these boards and RAMs werent designed only for those who knows how to adjust voltage settings or even go into BIOS. The default auto settings should be the most stable settings if you dont OC at all.
Also I thought if it's the RAM voltages causing the problem, the DRAM debug LED should light, and it should give me BSOD instead of freezing out and unable to boot.
But ya, I'll try adjust the RAM voltage settings, thank you.

Absolutely wrong about the DRAM light coming on and blue screens being a must. although it is possible one or the other may occur.

I've never had the light come on with incorrect DRAM settings. Only with physically bad RAM have I seen it illuminate.
I have however had my OS act wonky because of incorrect DRAM settings.

[Linightz]

Ok, after I re-seated my CPU and adjust RAM voltage as its label, this is what happens now:
No unable to post anymore and no freezing out anymore, at least by far, but it would still randomly shut down itself and re-boot while I'm using or even when its idle, with no signs no BSODs, I have no idea whats causing it. Any idea?

[Raja]

1) Was the CPU ever oc'd in the past? Is it OC'd now?

2) Disconnect all extra USB devices - just run on mouse and keyboard for a few days.

3) Check temps of all heat producing components - including VRM heatsink are not too hot.

4) Check the memory modules are not faulty. Might need to check each stick individually.

[Linightz]

Raja@ASUS wrote:
1) Was the CPU ever oc'd in the past? Is it OC'd now?

2) Disconnect all extra USB devices - just run on mouse and keyboard for a few days.

3) Check temps of all heat producing components - including VRM heatsink are not too hot.

4) Check the memory modules are not faulty. Might need to check each stick individually.

1) I just bought this CPU and I have never OC it yet.
2) It's been just mouse and keyboard and one wireless adapter ever since.
3) All heat producing components are watercooled, and the water temp has been just around 30degrees, so they shouldnt be too hot.
4) Theres only one stick of RAM installed, and I've run the memtest on these RAMs, no problem on them.

It's just when I try to flash the BIOS I didn't install heatsink on the other CPU, and it shut down during the update process, would the overheat on CPU damage the MB socket or VRM anyhow?

Thank you.

[Raja]

Can you elaborate on number 3? What watercooling parts are you using? Are you sure everything is making contact - no shorts?

-Raja

[Linightz]

Raja@ASUS wrote:
Can you elaborate on number 3? What watercooling parts are you using? Are you sure everything is making contact - no shorts?

-Raja

I'm using full block on MB, which covers VRM and south-bridge, CPU and Video card are also watercooled.
I'm pretty sure my watercooling is alright because I've been using it for months, I used E5-2620 on RIVE before 4930K for months with this exact same watercooling and everything was smooth, until I upgraded my CPU to 4930K and updated the BIOS, the issue came up.

this is my system:

[Linightz]

I tried putting 3930K back in and everything has been good til now,
so I guess it's the compatibility between RIVE and 4930K thats causing the problem.

[Nodens]

Try the beta version Shamino posted (0024). UEFI may still need stability tweaking for IB-E chips. But I would let you know that there were a few people with faulty chips right of the bat if you search the IB-E threads.