Intel D975XBX2 New Bios Alert, Version 2777

[mickrussom]

Intel posted a new BIOS for the D975XBX2 , Version 2777. It is dated 8/5/2007 .

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Filter_ ... &strOSs=38

BIOS STRING: BX97520J.86A.2777.2007.0805.1747

Here are the release notes (diff from 2770):

BIOS Version 2777

About This BIOS:
 August 06, 2007
 BX97520J.86A.2777.2007.0805.1747
 SATA RAID info:
 Intel RAID for SATA - v5.6.2.1002
 Marvell 88SE6145 SATA BIOS – v1.1.0.34
 PXE UNDI: Initializing Intel Boot Agent GE v1.2.28
 PXE Base Code: Intel Boot Agent GE v1.2.42
 Intel Active Management Technology info:
 Intel AMT BX Firmware: v1.2.3

New Fixes/Features:
 Updated processor support.
 Fixed "Validate the Consistency of the TCPA EventLog" failure with Windows* Logo Kit 1.0c TPM BIOS Interface Logo Test.
 Fixed issue where flashing custom BIO file does not set OemDefault settings in ITK 3.2.0.143.
 Fixed for initializing OemDefault variable to proper size.
 Fixed issue where flashing a large BMP Logo caused inability to reflash and possibly not boot.
 Fixed issue where CD-ROM retries were not functioning after the "No bootable device -- insert boot disk and press any key" message.
 Fixed issue where certain USB bar code scanners would drop a single character if used under USB Legacy.
 Fixed issue where certain keyboard does not work with USB Legacy support.
 Fixed issue where some USB 2.0 boot devices become disabled late in POST or at boot.
 Fixed the problem where disabling USB legacy support hanged the legacy free system during POST.
 Changed VT Technology default to disable.
 Fixed Heceta issue T-control + 6 when user loaded Bmi using ITK.

There is also a newer version of ITK out there, version 3.2.1.146 (6/3/2007).

This BIOS works with ECC.

[Apoptosis]

glad to see the keyboard issue fixed hopefully... Thanks for the heads up.

[Dandruff]

will try it tomorrow.

[IRQ Conflict]

"Updated processor support." Um, where? Nothing seems to have changed on their supported cpu page.

Edit: It's nice to see that Intel has addressed those USB issues, however if they weren't going to seriously support PS/2 they should never have included the port. I would have saved myself oodles of time and effort from the beginning.

[mickrussom]

"Updated processor support." Um, where? Nothing seems to have changed on their supported cpu page.

There was an update to the supported processor list recently, and this list was updated to include the 1333MHZ FSB CPUs. However, after about 24-36 hours, Intel took the 1333MHZ CPUs in the supported list down.

see
http://forums.legitreviews.com/about10983.html

Also, processor support update could mean a new microcode revision for one or more of the supported CPUs.

[IRQ Conflict]

@ Mick,

You mean the post where I pointed it out?

False alarm. Support has been removed from the page. Thanks Intel I love it when ppl dick with me!

[mickrussom]

@ Mick,

You mean the post where I pointed it out?

Lol, yeah, exactly

[Sparky]

Well I just flashed mine and I'm going to do some benchmarking. Can't say it did anything pro or con for me so I guess that's a good thing.

[IRQ Conflict]

I did notice that while OCing with 2770 the watchdog gave me no grief. After installing 2777 I had to disable watchdog again to post. *sigh.

[vddobrev]

Was anyone able to run BX97520J.86A.2777.EB.EXE on Vista x64? I get an application error, and I had to burn an ISO image on a CD and upgrade the BIOS that way.