Official Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H Discussion Thread

Vimes · 12 Oct 2014 at 08:48

The Matrix said:
Thanks for that Bar, yeh mate im using a Vapor X 7970. I presume that explains why i'm not seeing a a splash screen ? Strange isn't it that by changing to a different brand of GPU allows you to see a bios splash screen, wonder what causes it ?

For me if I use the DP as a connection I will never get a BIOS screen but if I use DVI I then get one and I'm then able to get into the BIOS.

BarKeep · 12 Oct 2014 at 10:36

I have always used DVI-I, on both AMD & nVidia.

The Matrix · 12 Oct 2014 at 10:43

I'm using a dual link DVI from a Vapor X 3GB 7970 card to an Asus PB278Q monitor.

Vimes · 12 Oct 2014 at 11:13

Just remembered that, for some reason I do not know, if I also use DP my desktop seems to get messed around when restored from sleep. Windows are reduced in size and icons are rearranged. It happened with my GTX670 and does the same with my GTX970. No problem with DVI and the 27" 1440p monitor.

The Matrix · 12 Oct 2014 at 11:57

When i had the official bios on from the Gigabyte site the bios screen would display without a problem on Dual link DVI via the 7970 AMD card, i was previously using the official F15q bios.

Ive tested this tweaktown bios version 16g on both displayport and dual link DVI and it doesn't display a bios splash screen on either for some reason, its not a major problem as i can still get into the bios but obviously i don't get the splash screen prompt.

stulid · 12 Oct 2014 at 13:09

Do you see with a restart and not a cold boot?

The Matrix · 12 Oct 2014 at 14:15

stulid said:
Do you see with a restart and not a cold boot?

Its the same from both a cold start and a re-boot, it doesn't display the bios splash screen.

The Matrix · 17 Oct 2014 at 12:34

Early impressions of the 16g bios are pretty good, it seems to be very stable. Touch wood ive not had that annoying "Power surge on USB port" error so far.

Just a pitty for whatever the reason is the bios splash screen still doesn't appear, its not the end of the world as you can still get into the bios without a problem by pressing the usual keys.

wazza300 · 17 Oct 2014 at 13:08

tried the modded f16 bios? splash screen might work with that as its been updated

GA-Z77X-UD5H BIOS F16 mod11 (rev1.0 and 1.1)
Modified with :
Intel Legacy RAID for SATA 11.6.0.1702 to 13.1.0.2030
Intel UEFI RAID SataDriver 11.6.0.1702 to 13.1.0.2030
Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter 1.0.0.0027 to 1.0.1.0025
Atheros PCIE Ethernet Controller 2.0.2.7 to 2.0.6.6
Atheros PCIE Ethernet Controller 2.1.1.1 to 2.1.1.5
Intel Boot Agent GE 1.3.81 to 1.5.48
Intel GigabitLanX64 5.1.00 to 6.0.24
Intel PCI Accelerated SVGA BIOS 2158 to 2170
Intel Sandy GOPdriver 2.0.1023 to 2.0.1024
Intel Ivy GOPdriver 3.0.1023 to 3.0.1027
CPU MicroCode Pack (with Sandy 728 & Ivy 919)
ME Firmware 8.1.30.1350 to 8.1.51.1471
Modified splash logo 2

http://www.mediafire.com/download/3p1z6nehomftnif/z77xud5h_mod11_f16.zip

The Matrix · 17 Oct 2014 at 13:14

That's appreciated Wazza

I'll probably leave the 16g bios on for now and see how it goes, its not a big issue in not having the bios splash screen, i'd take stability over having a nice splash screen at start up any day. Ive bookmarked your link so its an option if i need it.

When was that bios released that you post the link for ? Is that a stable one or a beta ?

wazza300 · 17 Oct 2014 at 13:17

its a modded beta with latest roms

you can always flash back to f16g,im using a modded bios myself

one of the forum members flashes the bios with latest roms so you have all the latest updates

Vimes · 17 Oct 2014 at 13:23

I thought that the F16G BIOS.....

Uploaded: 2014-01-13

was newer than the modified F16 BIOS....

Uploaded: 2013-12-26

I thought that the modified BIOS was based on an older F16 point release and not the G variant..?

wazza300 · 17 Oct 2014 at 13:33

Yh it is but the modded one is mod 11 so Idk if its newer or not,all the updates listed will probably be newer

Vimes · 17 Oct 2014 at 13:44

IIRC, and it was awhile back, I tried out the modified BIOS in one of those mad moments as nothing at all was wrong with my ultra stable build. I had some real stability issues with the default settings, never mind trying to get my 3570k back to 4.4 where it was and is now again.
It might have been resolvable but my first initial findings put me off that much I just went back to 16G and calm and peace returned

A bit slow at learning at times but if it works I am tending to leave things alone these days..!

wazza300 · 17 Oct 2014 at 13:52

Some might not be as stable,its a case of trying and seeing,worst case is that the backup BIOS will kick in and recover things,but out of all the beta BIOS I've tried I've yet to have one that's bricked any mb

Vimes · 17 Oct 2014 at 17:46

Agree, the dual BIOS feature is excellent and, if the board does not have a physical switch, the ability to use key and button combinations to boot from the second BIOS is useful.

I remember bricking a DFI board (just from a flash that somehow borked) and having to order another BIOS chip and then hot flash the old one, but at least the board had socketed chips to allow you to do that.

The Matrix · 18 Oct 2014 at 11:16

Vimes, you said your using 16g or have used it.

Do you get a bios splash screen ? What type of GPU are you using and what type of connection ?

Vimes · 18 Oct 2014 at 11:31

The Matrix said:
Vimes, you said your using 16g or have used it.

Do you get a bios splash screen ? What type of GPU are you using and what type of connection ?

I have disabled the splash screen in the 16G BIOS but if you mean do I get the POST screen etc then yes I do.

I have a 970GTX GPU and it has to be connected to my 1440p monitor by DVI because if I use a DP connection then I never get a BIOS screen or any pre Windows boot screens etc. This was the way with my 670GTX and my previous monitors when using the DP connection.

The issue being the DP port etc, others noted this in the DGM monitor thread that I remember going back a while now.

Nelly · 19 Oct 2014 at 13:56

*delete* double post.

Nelly · 19 Oct 2014 at 13:57

Updated the front page with all the current the latest links I could find.

BIOS Flashing via USB Flash Stick/Drive - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide" >> Click Here

WARNING:- DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS @BIOS!! METHOD TO UPDATE YOUR BIOS, HIGH RISK OF BIOS FAILIURE!

Latest Beta + Mod >> GA-Z77X-UD5H BIOS F16 mod11

Modified with :

Intel Legacy RAID for SATA 11.6.0.1702 to 13.1.0.2030

Intel UEFI RAID SataDriver 11.6.0.1702 to 13.1.0.2030

Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter 1.0.0.0027 to 1.0.1.0025

Atheros PCIE Ethernet Controller 2.0.2.7 to 2.0.6.6

Atheros PCIE Ethernet Controller 2.1.1.1 to 2.1.1.5

Intel Boot Agent GE 1.3.81 to 1.5.48

Intel GigabitLanX64 5.1.00 to 6.0.24

Intel PCI Accelerated SVGA BIOS 2158 to 2170

Intel Sandy GOPdriver 2.0.1023 to 2.0.1024

Intel Ivy GOPdriver 3.0.1023 to 3.0.1027

CPU MicroCode Pack (with Sandy 728 & Ivy 919)

ME Firmware 8.1.30.1350 to 8.1.51.1471

Modified splash logo 2

Latest Beta BIOS >> BIOS ID: F16g

Previous Beta BIOS >> BIOS ID: F16

[F16g]Fix audio function under Win7/8/8.1

[F16g]Improve system compatibility.

[F16] Improve system compatibility.

[F15r] Improve system compatibility.

[F15q] Improve system stability.

[F15q] Enhance memory capability.

[F15o] Improve LAN compatibility.

[F15m] Fix Marvell controllers; for the 6/7 ports.

[F15k] Improve memory compatibility (added Data Read/Write Slew Rate)

[F15k] RAID Rom 11.6.0.1702

[F15k] Bootlogo changed (BIOS text)

[F15k] Win 8 boot

[F15k] Fix hotplug with RST

[F15d] Changes Unknown.

[F15c] Changes Unknown.

[F15t] Fix OC display in BIOS

[F12] Improve system compatibility

[F10x] Improve memory compatibility This Bios improves the memory overclocks, when using Samsung Green Dual/Quad Channel Kits >> Buy @ OcUK

[F10] Improve system compatibility

[F9q] Improve system compatibility

[F10a] No info as yet (Added Internal CPU PLL overvoltage setting - which was added in f9d but removed in f9e f9f f9h f9i)

[F9i] Fix XMP bug

[F9h] Improve system compatibility

[F9e] Fix saving/loading profiles from USB

[F9d] Improved LSI Raid card detection

[F9d] Added Internal CPU PLL overvoltage setting

[F9d] Improved Graphic Vcore setting (VAXG)

[F9c] New feature: Legacy Benchmark Enhancement

[F9a] Improve LSI compatibility

Release Date: 26th December 2013

DISCLAIMER:
Gigabyte will not be held responsible or liable for any damage made with using a BETA BIOS.
Please proceed with discretion and do not attempt to use unless you know what you are doing!

Also current utility/driver updates, as of 19th October 2014.

Utility

Lucidlogix VIRTU MVP v2.1.224 *NEW* >> Click Here

Drivers

Atheros LAN Driver v2.1.0.21 *NEW* >> Click Here
Intel LAN Driver v19.3 *NEW* >> Click Here
Intel ME Driver v9.0.5.1367 *NEW* >> Click Here
Intel PCH Driver v10.0.13 *NEW* >> Click Here
Intel® Smart Connect Technology v5.0.10.2850 *NEW* >> Click Here
Intel USB 3.0 Driver v1.0.10.255 *NEW* >> Click Here
Intel VGA Driver v15.36.7.64.3960 *NEW* >> Click Here

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