05-07-2018 11:20 PM - last edited on 03-06-2024 08:48 PM by ROGBot
05-08-2018 08:34 AM
Abaidor wrote:
After a long and laborious process my system is finally up! I still need to change several things but I can begin setting up software right now.
Pending jobs:
-Change internal soft tubing to hard lines. (planning for extra fittings)
-Install my Phanteks GPU waterblock to my ASUS 1080Ti (testing to make sure the GPU is fine first)
Other than that I am good to go so I was wondering what to do with BIOS updates.
Right now the board uses the stock BIOS.
Which version would you recommend in order to avoid crippling performance due to Spectre & Meltdown patches? Yet, do I need to install the BIOS and ME microcodes separately?
05-08-2018 05:30 PM
05-10-2018 04:56 AM
Abaidor wrote:
Ok I have installed 1301 + Latest Windows 10 Pro now so I guess I am all patched now. So what about performance with Spectre & Meltdown patching?
Can I disable them with InSpectre + Using and older BIOS on the 2nd Chip?
Right now everything (knock wood) works perfectly fine.
17 Fans work Fine both through Bios and Fan Expert 4
2 D5 Pumps controlled through PWM
Aura Sync is working as intented with Trident Z RGB + ROG Strix OC 1080Ti + EK Monoblock + a 200mm RGB Fan + Phanteks Halo Lux Digital (this thing is great) with 30 addressable leds.
I will add a Phanteks waterblock to the 1080Ti with RGB LEDS but I don't expect any issues.
No overclocking yet besides XMP memory profile w@ 3600.
7940X (non-delided) CPU Temps 29-54C while benchmarking
VRM max 40C
PHC 54C
This thing seems rock stable right now but will do some stress testing before I proceed to attemp some mild overclock but I don't really care.
05-10-2018 01:59 PM
MirceaForce wrote:
did you updated the me also ? not only the bios ??it's the firmware
05-10-2018 10:47 PM
Abaidor wrote:
But 1301 on Asus page states that it contains the updated microcode. Do I need to do something else?
My microcode is 11.10.0.1287.
05-11-2018 12:16 PM
05-12-2018 04:30 PM
05-15-2018 04:22 AM
Abaidor wrote:
I updated everything following the instructions on the aforementioned thread and checked with the Intel detection tool. Success!
Thanks for the heads up I now have both the new firmware & driver for MEI.
05-17-2018 04:07 PM
MirceaForce wrote:
this is the latest firmware i have already gave you this