RaptorLake Resources

[ScomComputers LTD.]

there, check again

And the Z690 Prime P motherboards?
If you don't have a bios for it, you should write information about it, that there is no beta bios or something ! Thank you!

[Silent Scone@ROG]

All these Apex boards running 7600+ has me real tempted to return my Z790 Extreme and pick one of these up instead... Feeling like i got swindled

2DPC board vs 1DPC. No assurances with these things. Recommend opting for a ratio 1 or 2 notches below the maximum validation for best possible chance of plug and play.

[ClearedIn2Bravo2]

Shamino thanks for all of your hard work. I got my Apex delivered and installed last night. Running 8000 CL36 at default 1.4v DIMM voltages and auto everything else. Stable and working flawlessly with the XMP Tweaked profile.

Using 7600 CL36 GSkill kit for reference.

Any major changes are in the 0802 BIOS? Should I bother testing/flashing since I'm on 0801.

[magy77]

Shamino thanks for all of your hard work. I got my Apex delivered and installed last night. Running 8000 CL36 at default 1.4v DIMM voltages and auto everything else. Stable and working flawlessly with the XMP Tweaked profile.

Using 7600 CL36 GSkill kit for reference.

Any major changes are in the 0802 BIOS? Should I bother testing/flashing since I'm on 0801.

are you sure that this is stable? i don't think 1.4V is enough for 8000 CL36

Can you Post AIDA64 Benchmarktest?

[Hopper64]

2DPC board vs 1DPC. No assurances with these things. Recommend opting for a ratio 1 or 2 notches below the maximum validation for best possible chance of plug and play.

Â*After struggling with Z690 boards with memory stability, this new MZ790E is quite stable with GSkill 7200 memory on XMP tweaked mode. Works great. But since this is a 4 DIMM board, wonder if it is worth trying a 7600 kit? There is a GSkill kit at 7600 on the QVL for the MZ790E. 7800 kit is on the QVL as well. Perhaps a little more or less on the SAV? Likely a case of diminishing returns.

[Silent Scone@ROG]

Working on 8200MT daily profile. GSKILL 7200 C36

VDD 1.48

VDDQ 1.45

VDDQTX 1.45

MC VDD 1.38

SA [Auto] 1.3v

[Silent Scone@ROG]

are you sure that this is stable? i don't think 1.4V is enough for 8000 CL36

Can you Post AIDA64 Benchmarktest?

Can depend on sub timings. GSKILL binned a-die and concessions to seconds and thirds, 1.4v is possible

[roger251]

Can depend on sub timings. GSKILL binned a-die and concessions to seconds and thirds, 1.4v is possible

Can you share the AIDA bandwidth benchmark results please?

[magy77]

Working on 8200MT daily profile. GSKILL 7200 C36

VDD 1.48

VDDQ 1.45

VDDQTX 1.45

MC VDD 1.38

SA [Auto] 1.3v

Karhu Memtest under 10'000? Thats not really a stresstest for daily use.
Sometimes i get Error after 8000..

[MrAgapiGC]

i will use this as a collection of test bioses/tools/info targeted towards Raptorlake + z69/790

NOTE for Z690: You must update ME on your Z690 to properly support raptorlake (if you are on dual bioses then you need to do this to both bioses)

1) d/l and install ME driver
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/m..._20220809B.zip

2) update ME with ME Update Tool (I know there are newer versions but its not up on Asus official site yet so >= this version is fine)
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/m....25.1885_T.zip

3) update to Latest BIOS of your choice

Note 2 for Z690: i have some Z690s that are already LOW in battery so you are advised to use a new Battery during this upgrade.

New test bioses

Z690 Apex


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good afternoon Shamino
Thanks for the files.
I have some questions.
1. if my apex z690 is running ME FW Version16.1.25.2020 i am ok for that 2201 bios?
2. I am running 2229.3.2.0 MEI driver
3. running 12700k on W11
4. what will happen if both bios are not on the same version?

i wish some day i can sit and learn more. since i have a lot of other questions. like why my temps are so low (even below ambient temp) or pch temps etc.
the good i do not have any bsods thanks for the Q&A.

carlos