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Where do I start with BIOS & ME updates? Avoid Spectre & Meltdown performance hit?
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05-07-2018
11:20 PM
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08:48 PM
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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?
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?
Asus Rampage VI Extreme | i9-7940X | 64GB Trident Z RGB 3600 | Asus Strix 1080Ti OC | Samsung 960 Pro 512GB | WD Gold 10TB | WD Red 4TB X 2 | PSU Corsair AX1500i | Custom Water Loop - RAD MO-RA3 420 Pro | EK Monoblock | Phanteks GPU Block | Heatkiller 200 Tube RES | EK Dual D5 Revo Pumps | 9 X Corsair ML 140 Pro Fans on RAD | | Bitspower Fittings Black Chrome | Cooler Master Cosmos 2 Modded Case | Silent WIngs 3 120mm Intake |
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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?
you will need latest bios update 1301 and latest's me from here
http://www.mediafire.com/file/340qmmq1zk61mh0/FWUpdate.rar
https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?101257-New-Firmaware-ME-11-11-50-1466/page3
perform full bios reset with power cord disconected and load optimal defaults and then use your own settings
MB: ASUS RAMPAGE VI EXTREME-CPU: Intel Core i9-7920X Processor Extreme Edition 4.2 GHZ auto-CORSAIR Hydro Series H80i v2 Video: GEFORCE GTX 1070 Founders Edition. - G.SKILL 32GB 14-14-14-34
F4-3200C14Q-32GTZR- Seasonic PRIME Titanium 850 w-SSD: Samsung SSD 850 PRO 2TB x3 -SSD: Samsung 950 PRO M.2 512GB OS-Sound Blaster Z -Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I210 CASE:Cooler Master: HAF X MONITOR:IPS LED LG 27" 27UD69P 27 inch 4K 5 ms TV: LG OLED55C8P OS: Windows 10 x64 Pro up to date
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05-08-2018 05:30 PM
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.
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.
Asus Rampage VI Extreme | i9-7940X | 64GB Trident Z RGB 3600 | Asus Strix 1080Ti OC | Samsung 960 Pro 512GB | WD Gold 10TB | WD Red 4TB X 2 | PSU Corsair AX1500i | Custom Water Loop - RAD MO-RA3 420 Pro | EK Monoblock | Phanteks GPU Block | Heatkiller 200 Tube RES | EK Dual D5 Revo Pumps | 9 X Corsair ML 140 Pro Fans on RAD | | Bitspower Fittings Black Chrome | Cooler Master Cosmos 2 Modded Case | Silent WIngs 3 120mm Intake |
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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.
did you updated the me also ? not only the bios ??it's the firmware
MB: ASUS RAMPAGE VI EXTREME-CPU: Intel Core i9-7920X Processor Extreme Edition 4.2 GHZ auto-CORSAIR Hydro Series H80i v2 Video: GEFORCE GTX 1070 Founders Edition. - G.SKILL 32GB 14-14-14-34
F4-3200C14Q-32GTZR- Seasonic PRIME Titanium 850 w-SSD: Samsung SSD 850 PRO 2TB x3 -SSD: Samsung 950 PRO M.2 512GB OS-Sound Blaster Z -Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I210 CASE:Cooler Master: HAF X MONITOR:IPS LED LG 27" 27UD69P 27 inch 4K 5 ms TV: LG OLED55C8P OS: Windows 10 x64 Pro up to date
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05-10-2018 01:59 PM
MirceaForce wrote:
did you updated the me also ? not only the bios ??it's the firmware
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.
Asus Rampage VI Extreme | i9-7940X | 64GB Trident Z RGB 3600 | Asus Strix 1080Ti OC | Samsung 960 Pro 512GB | WD Gold 10TB | WD Red 4TB X 2 | PSU Corsair AX1500i | Custom Water Loop - RAD MO-RA3 420 Pro | EK Monoblock | Phanteks GPU Block | Heatkiller 200 Tube RES | EK Dual D5 Revo Pumps | 9 X Corsair ML 140 Pro Fans on RAD | | Bitspower Fittings Black Chrome | Cooler Master Cosmos 2 Modded Case | Silent WIngs 3 120mm Intake |
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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.
https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?99938-RE6E-new-BIOS-Version-11-7-0-1057
read through the posts carefully
unfortunately the very helpful screenshots are gone
there is a command line to backup your current one, which was recommended
I suggest asking for help for step by step command lines
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05-11-2018 12:16 PM
I found good instructions here
https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?101257-New-Firmaware-ME-11-11-50-1466
So I will get down to it.
https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?101257-New-Firmaware-ME-11-11-50-1466
So I will get down to it.
Asus Rampage VI Extreme | i9-7940X | 64GB Trident Z RGB 3600 | Asus Strix 1080Ti OC | Samsung 960 Pro 512GB | WD Gold 10TB | WD Red 4TB X 2 | PSU Corsair AX1500i | Custom Water Loop - RAD MO-RA3 420 Pro | EK Monoblock | Phanteks GPU Block | Heatkiller 200 Tube RES | EK Dual D5 Revo Pumps | 9 X Corsair ML 140 Pro Fans on RAD | | Bitspower Fittings Black Chrome | Cooler Master Cosmos 2 Modded Case | Silent WIngs 3 120mm Intake |
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05-12-2018 04:30 PM
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.
Thanks for the heads up I now have both the new firmware & driver for MEI.
Asus Rampage VI Extreme | i9-7940X | 64GB Trident Z RGB 3600 | Asus Strix 1080Ti OC | Samsung 960 Pro 512GB | WD Gold 10TB | WD Red 4TB X 2 | PSU Corsair AX1500i | Custom Water Loop - RAD MO-RA3 420 Pro | EK Monoblock | Phanteks GPU Block | Heatkiller 200 Tube RES | EK Dual D5 Revo Pumps | 9 X Corsair ML 140 Pro Fans on RAD | | Bitspower Fittings Black Chrome | Cooler Master Cosmos 2 Modded Case | Silent WIngs 3 120mm Intake |
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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.
this is the latest firmware i have already gave you this
MB: ASUS RAMPAGE VI EXTREME-CPU: Intel Core i9-7920X Processor Extreme Edition 4.2 GHZ auto-CORSAIR Hydro Series H80i v2 Video: GEFORCE GTX 1070 Founders Edition. - G.SKILL 32GB 14-14-14-34
F4-3200C14Q-32GTZR- Seasonic PRIME Titanium 850 w-SSD: Samsung SSD 850 PRO 2TB x3 -SSD: Samsung 950 PRO M.2 512GB OS-Sound Blaster Z -Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I210 CASE:Cooler Master: HAF X MONITOR:IPS LED LG 27" 27UD69P 27 inch 4K 5 ms TV: LG OLED55C8P OS: Windows 10 x64 Pro up to date
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05-17-2018 04:07 PM
MirceaForce wrote:
this is the latest firmware i have already gave you this
Yes now I will try to get stable moderate overclock profile maybe 4.4GHz I don't mind pushing for more and I won't delid now since I am satisfied with the performance and don't want to void my warranty yet.
Asus Rampage VI Extreme | i9-7940X | 64GB Trident Z RGB 3600 | Asus Strix 1080Ti OC | Samsung 960 Pro 512GB | WD Gold 10TB | WD Red 4TB X 2 | PSU Corsair AX1500i | Custom Water Loop - RAD MO-RA3 420 Pro | EK Monoblock | Phanteks GPU Block | Heatkiller 200 Tube RES | EK Dual D5 Revo Pumps | 9 X Corsair ML 140 Pro Fans on RAD | | Bitspower Fittings Black Chrome | Cooler Master Cosmos 2 Modded Case | Silent WIngs 3 120mm Intake |
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