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Dragons DFI NF4 BIOS Vault

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RedDragonXXX

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I decided to create BIOS vault for all the DFI NF4 boards so we can have an updated list of all BIOS that are supported. The list will be upgraded over time and feel free to add any of the BIOS that I maybe have left out.

Tools that you may need:

A64 Tweaker / go with the V0.31 version.
Clockgen / just make sure to get the version that is supported by your mobo.
CPUz


First thing I want to mention is that DFI NF4 BIOS usually contain three versions, that is because each one is specifically designed to run with certain chips.

1. Version 1 is usually for TCCD/Micron/UTT-CH/UTT-BH/BH/CH. This is the general bios that should work ok but is not optimized for any specific memory.

2. Version 2 is for for UTT-CH/UTT-BH/BH/CH.

3. Version 3 is for the for TCCD/Micron.

NOTE: The table that contains BIOS will say that -3 is for both kinds of rams , -1 for TCCD etc. , -2 for BH5/CH5 etc, just wanted to let you know that this is incorrect and even thought it will work version 3 is TCCD/TCC5 optimized just like I mentioned above.

Now that you know that I will provide quick and easy flash guide!


This is for the Official BIOS with DIamond Flash Image!

You can get all of the official BIOS from the DFI Site.
First be sure to get one with the DiamondFlash Image for BIOS. After you got it d/l'd insert the disk in your floppy drive, double click on the green disk icon and it should automatically store the .BIN and awdflash on your floppy. Restart your system and set removable as first boot and it will start automatically. When it asks you to save your current BIOS say NO because you won't have enough space on your disk. Click YES when it asks you to proceed and be sure not to restart your computer or turn it off while the BIOS flashing is in process or otherwise you could damage your mobo!

When its done flashing, remove the floppy and hit F2 and you are done. To avoid any problems it is a good idea to always load BIOS optimized when the new BIOS is flashed.

This is for flashing with any BIOS and awdflash!

This works the same way but this time you will need to import the .BIN BIOS file to your floppy manually. There are two things that you will need on that disk in order to flash successfully and that is the .BIN BIOS file and the awdflash utility. The awdflash will automatically come with the any of the official BIOS and you can use it that way. Just make sure to remove the old .BIN BIOS file from your disk and add a new one.
After that just do the same thing as previously, reboot with the floppy in your floppy drive, set the removable as the first boot and restart. Only thing different this time around is that you may need to type in the flash command manually since the disk will still reffer to the originall .BIN that was previously on it.

To start flashing just type in the following command:

awdflash [BIOS Name].BIN and hit Enter, after that it should start detecting and from then on it will be the same procedure as done previously.

If you have trouble remembering the BIOS file name while in the DOS, just make sure that A: is active and type in DIR. This will automatically list all the files on your disk so you can use that as a refference.

Winflash!


For instructions on how to flash your BIOS through Windows check here!

Now that you know how to do it, the next post will contain the BIOS files!
 
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I used Xtreme Forums as a reference for BIOS files but I will list all the links here:

IMPORTANT: SOME OF THE LINKS MAY NOT WORK AND FOR THOSE THAT DON'T YOU CAN D/L THEM FROM THE TABLE THAT I PROVIDED IN MY LAST POST

Stock BIOS

1.19
These are the stock BIOS that shipped with the R.A00 boards

1.25
These are the stock BIOS that shipped with the R.A01

1.26

2.01
1.LDT default set at 5x.
2. Fixed IR connection failure.
3. Fixed Boot failure when installing certain CL2 memory modules.

2.09
1. Update nvmm module to 4.79
2. Update nv raid rom to 4.81
3. Added memtest86+ option (memtest86+ 1.50 verison)
4. Fix serial ata 3/4 disable but connect two hdd in serial ata 1/2 as raid drive , the raid array will not be correctly configured

2.17
Update memtest86+ 1.51 (New Features Added support for Intel i955X (Glenwood)
Added support for nVidia nForce4)
Bug Fixes:
Fix a bug on K8 chipset recognition
Fix Dual channel not detected on i865/875 (Bug added in V1.50)
Some minor bug fixes
Load Optimized Default =>Tref 3120 Cycle => fixed Corsair XPERT & OCZ
VX Memory Steady

2.18
Tweaked 2.17

3.10
1.NVMM 4.85 and NV RAID 4.81.
2. Enhanced memory compatibility.
3. Enhanced USB compatibility.
4. Enhanced the support of Athlon 64 in version E3(Venice).
5. Beta, apparently the same as Oskar Wu's modded 3.10-2

3.10p
Tweaked 3.10

3.14

3.16
Enable the 1+3 yellow slot dims
Enables all 4 DIMM slots

3.25
1. Optimized for BH-5 and VX
2 options for drive strength
 
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Oskar Wu’s modded bios

3.09-2
NVMM 4.71 & NV RAID 4.78
please change Max async from 7ns to Auto

3.10-2
NVMM 4.85 & NV RAID 4.81
please change Max async from 7ns to Auto

3.26
Fix mem divider bug.

3.31-1
3.31 with 3.10 ram table
Memtest86+ update

3.31-2
3.31 with 3.16 ram table
Memtest86+ update

3.31-3
3.31 with 3.10 ram table
Memtest86+ update
Modified 3.26

4.14-1
Added support for Venice and San Diego Cool n Quiet (TCCD)

4.14-2
Added support for Venice and San Diego Cool n Quiet (BH-5,UTT)

4.14-3
Added support for Venice and San Diego Cool n Quiet (TCCD)

5.9-1
Adds X2 support

5.9-2
Adds X2 support

5.9-3
Adds X2 support

5.10-1
Same as 5.09 Adds X2 support DRAM response time value for value ram

5.10-2
Same as 5.09 Adds X2 support DRAM response time value for value ram

5.10-3
Same as 5.09 Adds X2 support DRAM response time value for value ram

5.10-1 FIX
Added dram response time fastest and fixed the program vdimm after ac off

5.10-2 FIX
Added dram response time fastest and fixed the program vdimm after ac off

5.10-3 FIX

6.15
1. Support Dual-Core Athlon64 CPUs.
2. Fix certain PS2 mouse detection failure.
USB KEYBOARD AND MOUSE DOESN'T WORK WITH THIS BIOS

6.18-1
Fixes the USB bug from 6.15

6.18-2
Fixes the USB bug from 6.15

6.18-3
Fixes the USB bug from 6.15

6.23-1
1 . FIX 6/18 BIOS DUAL CORE CPU PERFORMANCE PROBLEM
2 . Add Errata 123 option , select disable can increase some performance in dual core cpu

6.23-2
1 . FIX 6/18 BIOS DUAL CORE CPU PERFORMANCE PROBLEM
2 . Add Errata 123 option , select disable can increase some performance in dual core cpu

6.23-3
1 . FIX 6/18 BIOS DUAL CORE CPU PERFORMANCE PROBLEM
2 . Add Errata 123 option , select disable can increase some performance in dual core cpu

6.23-2BTA

7.02-1
1. New ram dividers added, 233 and 250.
2. This is a alpha bios for Rev E cpu's, do not use other revisions.

7.02-2
1. New ram dividers added, 233 and 250.
2. This is a alpha bios for Rev E cpu's, do not use other revisions.

7.02-3
1. New ram dividers added, 233 and 250.
2. This is a alpha bios for Rev E cpu's, do not use other revisions.


BigToe Modded

7.04-2BT
1. based on 704-2
2. removed all the CAS settings that don't work
3. removed the added 0.1vdimm thats applied when you set TRCD to 2
4. unlocked some unknown register options (A , B , C , E , D)
5. Vcore bug of 704-X "removed" (123% and higher options have been removed, so safe to use)

7.04-2BTA
1. Improved 2BT version

11/14/2005
1. Support AMD Athlon 64 FX60 CPUs

29/03/2006 Beta
1. NF4LD329-3 (oskar wu beta)

04/06/2006
The BIOS Upgrade for LP UT NF4 Ultra-D Only / same version of BIOS available for other boards as well just follow the link
1 . Add CPU temperature calibration option.
2 . Fix ps2 mouse fail when ps2 kb not present.
3 . Fix s1/s3 temp error after resume.
4 . Fix startup VID option fail.
5 . Fix C 'n'O.5 multiplier not working with Opteron CPU.
6 . Fix day of month alarm can not set as 0 for every day usage.
7 . Fix NF4-D model display error if SATA3/4 is disabled.
8 . Fix ATI X1000 series logo error.
9 . Change FSB option to keyIn method.
10 . Change 3114 ROM to 5.2.1.6
11 . Change NV RAID ROM to 5.50
12 . Change memtest86+ to 1.65
13 . Synchronize DRAM related code with Expert and Venus.
14. Remove Write CAS latency item and replace it by Odd Divisor Select.
15 . Add support for SST 49LF040B LPC flash ROM.


DFI nF4 Expert

WARNING: DO NOT FLASH THESE BIOS TO DFI NF4 SERIES!!! IT'S ONLY FOR THE EXPERT VERSION!!!

IF YOU DO DECIDE TO USE THEM USE AT YOUR OWN RISK, I'M NOT TAKING ANY RESPONSIBILITIES IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO YOUR MOBO!!!


ALL OF THESE BIOS FILES ARE LOCATED AT THE END OF THE LIST!!!

11/02/2005
1. First Release

11/11/2005
1. unknown change

11/17/2005
1. Enhance Memory Support

11/22/2005
1. Added Ram DLL (Auto , Low Speed , High Speed) -> more stability in high FSB

11/25/2005
1. Fix first PCIE start

12/07/2005
1.Enhance Memory Support
2.Support AMD Athlon 64 FX60 CPUs
3.Add over clocks step by step

04/06/2006
1. Add CPU temperature calibration option.
2 . Fix S1/S3 temp error after resume.
3 . Fix startup VID option fail.
4 . Fix C 'n' Q .5 multiplier not working with opteron CPU.
5 . Fix day of month alarm can not set as 0 for every day usage.
6 . Fix ATI X1000 series logo error.
7 . Remove Write CAS latency item and replace it by Odd Divisor Select.
8 . Add support for SST 49LF040B LPC flash ROM



DFI nF4 Venus

DFI Site
 
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Note that for some reason :shrug:, some of these links are not working right now, so if you guys find better d/l site, please post it and feel free to add any other BIOS that I missed out.

EDIT...

For the links that don't work you can D/L those BIOS from this table here!
 
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great thread RedDragonXXX, thnx for putting it all in one place, all this is very confusing. :attn:

I used Winflash and flashed to 618-1 for my current setup in Sig and its working nicely :attn:

this thread needs glue :attn:
 
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Rattle said:
great thread RedDragonXXX, thnx for putting it all in one place, all this is very confusing. :attn:

I used Winflash and flashed to 618-1 for my current setup in Sig and its working nicely :attn:

this thread needs glue :attn:

Good to see that you got it working :thup:

http://www.dfi-bios.tk/

Gotta give this guy more credit

Thanx for the additional link Sucka :thup:
 
All these links seem to be dead right now, they were last night also when i was hunting for the 618-1 bios and then they came back up.

Thx RedDragonXXX for all the help, very happy with this setup !
 
Rattle said:
All these links seem to be dead right now, they were last night also when i was hunting for the 618-1 bios and then they came back up.

Thx RedDragonXXX for all the help, very happy with this setup !

Yea the links are down for some reason, but you can get all those BIOS that I listed in the table that I provided and also link that Sucka listed contains most of the BIOS as well.

Always glad to help :thup:
 
I have "stickied" this thread. It sure beats rummaging around for bioses. Great job to everyone who contributed. I'm still hunting for the best one for my SD 3700+ and TCC5s. I've just began systematic testing. It's amazing how many setups pass Memtest86 with flying colors and fall flat on their face running Prime95 Torture Blend. I've started keeping better notes.

Hoot
 
Hoot said:
I have "stickied" this thread. It sure beats rummaging around for bioses. Great job to everyone who contributed. I'm still hunting for the best one for my SD 3700+ and TCC5s. I've just began systematic testing. It's amazing how many setups pass Memtest86 with flying colors and fall flat on their face running Prime95 Torture Blend. I've started keeping better notes.

Hoot

Thanx for the glue Hoot!

And btw you should try 7/02-3's since you are running TCC5's. These support new dividers since you most likely have the new RevE proc.

Good luck :thup:
 
You might want to add the 704-2BT BigToe Modded version..

BigToe removed the dangerous Special options so its safe to use..Well as safe as any beta bios will be.. Many people are having good luck with this bios..

You can find the bios here..
 
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