Official FX Windows 7 patch(s) released

[garikfox]

Fresh off the press :o

http://blogs.amd.com/play/2012/01/11/early-results-achieved-with-amd-fx-processor-using-windows%C2%AE-7-scheduler-update/


Patch 1:

http://hotfixv4.microsoft.com/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix387870/7600/free/441065_intl_x64_zip.exe


Patch 2:

http://hotfixv4.microsoft.com/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix391262/7600/free/441280_intl_x64_zip.exe


(FYI: Make sure to install Patch 1 first then install Patch 2)

[bardoczx]

Fresh off the press :o

http://blogs.amd.com/play/2012/01/11/early-results-achieved-with-amd-fx-processor-using-windows%C2%AE-7-scheduler-update/

Can´t download x|

[garikfox]

Yeah i know it says its on windows update but its not showing it lol

[bardoczx]

Only the 2646060 has the Hotfix Download Available option. Link for W64.

http://hotfixv4.microsoft.com/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix391262/7600/free/441280_intl_x64_zip.exe

[garikfox]

Ok i got both downloaded, In the URL I just put the other KB in there

(updated top with D/L links)

[bardoczx]

Now benchmarks :)

[REKO1L]

now is this fix generally for the 8 core FX?? i have the 6 coreFX so do i need this? thx

[bardoczx]

now is this fix generally for the 8 core FX?? i have the 6 coreFX so do i need this? thx

Yes, the patch fix (is supposed...) the Windows 7 scheduler for appropriate use about CMT technology of Bulldozer.

[beretta92_fs2003]

Are these patches still relavent?

[garikfox]

Yes, after you install Win7 x64 then Update all the Updates from Windows Update, Then you install KB2645594 First, then install KB2646060 after you restart.

[Pi83]

From 138.18 Gips to 138.18 Gips!! and now the best part From 82.76Gflips to 82.03 Gflops So it decreases! Nice

[ganji]

ello folks.
are these patches still needed or have they been in windows update?
cheers!

EDIT: just seen last comment on other thread. still needed. cheers