Intel Releases D975XBX2 BIOS Update 2674 For Download

[vddobrev]

New Fixes/Features:
ï‚· Fixed failures with the TCG ACPI Event Log when running the Vista
DTM TCG TPM BIOS Interface Test.
ï‚· Fixed issue where system would hang booting Windows XP with OEM
Activation 2.0 data programmed, EIST enabled, and certain
processor installed in the system.
ï‚· Modified IRQ table to evenly distribute IRQs for devices.
ï‚· Fixed priority issue in Advance Boot Mode when Legacy Floppy is
installed without a media.

[IRQ Conflict]

Thx for the heads up vddobrev.

Now I hope this finally fixes the ps/2 issue(s).

Kudos to Intel for working so hard on fixing this BIOS.

[Apoptosis]

Here is the linkto the download page to help find it quicker!

BIOS Version 2674
About This BIOS:
- March 15, 2007
- BX97520J.86A.2674.2007.0315.1546
- SATA RAID info:
- Intel(R) RAID for SATA - v5.6.2.1002
- Marvell 88SE6145 SATA BIOS – v1.1.0.34
- PXE UNDI: Initializing Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.2.28
- PXE Base Code: Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.2.42
- Intel® Active Management Technology info:
- Intel® AMT BX Firmware: v1.2.3

New Fixes/Features:
- Fixed failures with the TCG ACPI Event Log when running the Vista DTM TCG TPM BIOS Interface Test.
- Fixed issue where system would hang booting Windows XP with OEM Activation 2.0 data programmed, EIST enabled, and certain processor installed in the system.
- Modified IRQ table to evenly distribute IRQs for devices.
- Fixed priority issue in Advance Boot Mode when Legacy Floppy is installed without a media.

[Sparky]

Downloaded it this morning, will update it tonight when I get home. Any feedback on how it works?

[vddobrev]

Downloaded it this morning, will update it tonight when I get home. Any feedback on how it works?

I installed the BIOS last night, didn't notice any difference, but I am not having any issues to begin wiht.

[Dandruff]

Now I hope this finally fixes the ps/2 issue(s).

nope. it doesn't.

[IRQ Conflict]

Ugh, I wonder what # on the list of issues the PS/2 problem is? Does it even register on their radar?

So far they have fixed dozens of issues I'd never even heard about. What the heck is a "TCG"?

[Sparky]

Just flashed mine and don't notice anything unusual (good thing). I've been fortunate as my mobo has been trouble free thus far.

[gara56]

Just flashed mine and don't notice anything unusual (good thing). I've been fortunate as my mobo has been trouble free thus far.

What OS are you using?

[Sparky]

Windows XP Home w/SP2

[SteveS]

Once again I hoped to fix problems and I only get more. I have been having slow boot problems on a cold boot. I was hoping the new bios might help. I download and installed the new bios, and they seemed to install OK, the machine restarted after the install, I changed the bios setting to turn off the various ports and Marvell controller, it reboots again and the system seems to run OK.

This morning I cold boot the machine, get the Intel Flash screen, the codes in the lower right zip thru, the screen goes black, and then Nothing. Now what!

INTEL is you are listening, you really blew it on this one. You have offered no help through your support system and I am really fed up with the performance of this board.

[bullet]

I had a black screen on cold boot once too, but with bios 2663. But a simple restart (using CTRL+ALT+DEL worked!) fixed it. Never had it again yet. I guess it's just luck.

[BlueMagic]

SteveS:

Is your D975XBX2 up and running ?

[SteveS]

Ggot it to boot by wiggling the USB connector for the keyboard. It also seemed to boot quicker with the wiggle. Are there any reported issues with bad connections on the rear connector panel?