[akaNatrix]

Clearing the cmos initiates memory training. It's normal for this board to turn off and on 3 times after cmos reset. (Proper cmos reset, per manual, is done by turning off the the psu and holding the cmos reset button for 5s then turning on the psu and clicking the power button). When setting xmp or custom timings it restarts stays black while cycling through the code (training again) and then should restart a second time and boot normally (if it trained properly).

Gpu and memory rgb cannot be controlled through the bios and depending on the manufacturer the gpu retains It's last color. In my case ram is always rainbow until windows.

Maybe I'm missing something but I'm not seeing an issue.

Thank you, that makes a lot of sense. The memory and RAM are a whole different onion to peel. I've changed the BIOS, reinstalled Windows, used a variety of RGB programs, reinstalled windows again, cleared drivers, etc. Nothing seems to be able to affect the color of those components even though they did work properly when I first got the computer. My wife has a computer specced exactly the same and hers works fine, strange issue I have not been able to get to the root cause of.

 

[gabeomatic]

If anyone has tips on my CJR OC with my z390m gaming and its t topology limitations I would really appreciate it! Full description and settings are posted in a comment towards the bottom. Thank you so much!


Using this for my guest warzone build
8700k 51/49 HT on 0avx 1.38 bios 1.36v load (llc turbo)
H80i gt v2 push pull (Chip not delidded yet)
Gigabyte Z390m Gaming T-topology board (using bios 6 as I noticed the newer ones required more voltage from the cpu, and its an 8th gen chip with a 9th gen board which was a gift from the cousin)
970 evo plus m2
IO/SA 1.2/1.22 (should I aim for 1.25v at 4000+ for stability? Doing what I can to reduce heat)
2x16gb Hynix Dual Rank CJRs 3600 16-19-19-39 (Ripjaws V) @ 3800 16-20-20-38 @ 1.4v
No fans on them yet as I know they get dicey over 1.425v
Trfc tested to high 400s, and trefi to 50k or so
EDIT: Currently 520 trfc and working down, trefi 40k and working up, (haven't passed 1.41v yet for lengthy testing)
TRDDS 4, TRDDL 6, Tfaw 16, TWR 12
This gives me like 44.5ns latency with aida64 benchmark (although I can't find that version everyone else uses, assuming I have to pay but I think that one may net 2ns+ lower without anything running as I see a discrepancy between the two.
Feel free to help me push this thing further! Should I am for 4000 @ c18s etc? CPU has been tested up to 52/50 at like 1.43v in bios which is on the higher end for this gen, maybe when I Delid I can try 5.3 @ 1.46-47+ if I can stay under 90c and I will be pairing this with an EVGA FTW3 Ultra 3070 which I will put an UV curve on later. Any tips to push this sucker appreciated! Tested with testmem5 extreme/ absolut, forza 5 , warzone which can be OC killers, Geekbench, Cinebench, cpu z can post scores for reference. (I honestly don't plan on using prime as if it works for my use cases ill be happy) When continuing to test, how do I isolate if things come down to a board issue, ram issue, IMC issue etc? Any settings to mess with from first glance?


I even tested timings like this but haven't went over 1.41v as I don't have my fan yet and know these dual rank chips can get really dicey with temps over 45C or so?

 

[Zoli_G]

Hi, I have a question about the PCI lanes on the Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master. I really like the motherboard, but few days ago I got the RTX 3070 (3 slots thick GPU), so I had to move my Avermedia 4K capture card from the the second PCI Express x16 to the third/bottom one. Sadly I noticed the bottom PCI Express x16 runs only at 2x speed instead of 4x, I know it shares bandwidth with the M2P m.2 slot, but I have no drive in that slot, I have only 1 NVMe drive in the M2A m.2 slot. The Avermedia 4K capture card needs to run at 4x speed to operate at 4K. So I am not sure what else is eating up the bandwidth of the bottom PCI Express x16 slot.

 

[OryxGod]

Z390 Pro and Z390 Pro WiFi modded.

Download the attachment from my Google Drive, overclock.net won't let me attach it, rename it and remove the .txt, then unzip it.

Make a FreeDOS USB like below with the included RUFUS, put the BIOS and efiflash.exe on it.

View attachment 2535681

Boot into BIOS. Hit F7 to load BIOS defaults, F10 to save and reboot. As it reboots, hit F12 and boot from the USB NOT UEFI.

For Pro Wifi when it boots into DOS, type

efiflash 1.F12 /c /x

For Pro

efiflash 2.F12 /c /x

Z390ProModded.zip.txt

drive.google.com

Z390ProWiFiModded.zip.txt

drive.google.com

When I put the code
"efiflash 1.F12 /c /x" into dos it gives me Bad command or file name "efiflash. Can you tell me what im doing wrong?

 

[Shepy]

If anyone has tips on my CJR OC with my z390m gaming and its t topology limitations I would really appreciate it! Full description and settings are posted in a comment towards the bottom. Thank you so much!


Using this for my guest warzone build
8700k 51/49 HT on 0avx 1.38 bios 1.36v load (llc turbo)
H80i gt v2 push pull (Chip not delidded yet)
Gigabyte Z390m Gaming T-topology board (using bios 6 as I noticed the newer ones required more voltage from the cpu, and its an 8th gen chip with a 9th gen board which was a gift from the cousin)
970 evo plus m2
IO/SA 1.2/1.22 (should I aim for 1.25v at 4000+ for stability? Doing what I can to reduce heat)
2x16gb Hynix Dual Rank CJRs 3600 16-19-19-39 (Ripjaws V) @ 3800 16-20-20-38 @ 1.4v
No fans on them yet as I know they get dicey over 1.425v
Trfc tested to high 400s, and trefi to 50k or so
EDIT: Currently 520 trfc and working down, trefi 40k and working up, (haven't passed 1.41v yet for lengthy testing)
TRDDS 4, TRDDL 6, Tfaw 16, TWR 12
This gives me like 44.5ns latency with aida64 benchmark (although I can't find that version everyone else uses, assuming I have to pay but I think that one may net 2ns+ lower without anything running as I see a discrepancy between the two.
Feel free to help me push this thing further! Should I am for 4000 @ c18s etc? CPU has been tested up to 52/50 at like 1.43v in bios which is on the higher end for this gen, maybe when I Delid I can try 5.3 @ 1.46-47+ if I can stay under 90c and I will be pairing this with an EVGA FTW3 Ultra 3070 which I will put an UV curve on later. Any tips to push this sucker appreciated! Tested with testmem5 extreme/ absolut, forza 5 , warzone which can be OC killers, Geekbench, Cinebench, cpu z can post scores for reference. (I honestly don't plan on using prime as if it works for my use cases ill be happy) When continuing to test, how do I isolate if things come down to a board issue, ram issue, IMC issue etc? Any settings to mess with from first glance?


I even tested timings like this but haven't went over 1.41v as I don't have my fan yet and know these dual rank chips can get really dicey with temps over 45C or so? View attachment 2570230 View attachment 2570231

RTL(68/68) and IOL(13/14) trained a bit high IMO.
This also append to me sometimes while re-training.

I noticed that putting Memory Enhancement: Enhanced performance (if you have the option) tends to train the RTL/IOL better.

Usually I manage to reach RTL(57/59) and IOL(6/6) sometimes less.

 

[TescoBag]

Hi guys,

I have an Aorus Z390 Elite and have just tried to update to F10 (as per the website latest bios). Everything seemed to flash fine via Q-flash in the bios, I didn't update the backup bios (for safety) but when it completed and rebooted my PC is dead. Lights are all on but not getting any post.

I've tried clearing the CMOS, it seems to do this successfully as when I turn the machine on next it does 3 short reboots then stays on.

I've tried holding the power on (and it reboots multiple times) in order to go to the backup bios but this also doesn't seem to do anything.

Any ideas here?

 

[andrejbekcic91]

Here's an interesting one I just noticed today. Thinking it might be Windows 11 but want to get your thoughts.
How the heck are my clocks not static (pics attached)?

Edit: resolved - reinstalled windows (possible culprit- messing with secure boot)

 

[Lorenzone]

Normal

 

[selfcontained555]

Best modded bios for aorus pro? Also when i enable XMP (3600mhz CL14) a relatively expensive kit, pc wont boot and i have to reset bios. Do i need to manually tweak the timings and voltage for it to work?

 

[selfcontained555]

Z390 Pro and Z390 Pro WiFi modded.

Download the attachment from my Google Drive, overclock.net won't let me attach it, rename it and remove the .txt, then unzip it.

Make a FreeDOS USB like below with the included RUFUS, put the BIOS and efiflash.exe on it.

View attachment 2535681

Boot into BIOS. Hit F7 to load BIOS defaults, F10 to save and reboot. As it reboots, hit F12 and boot from the USB NOT UEFI.

For Pro Wifi when it boots into DOS, type

efiflash 1.F12 /c /x

For Pro

efiflash 2.F12 /c /x

Z390ProModded.zip.txt

drive.google.com

Z390ProWiFiModded.zip.txt

drive.google.com

hello sir, i followed every step exactly but the process suddently stops due to "invalid bios image" is this because i'm already on the latest official F12 bios? any bypass for this? dont wanna risk doing anything on my own, i dont want to brick my mobo

 

[OC-24/7]

hello sir, i followed every step exactly but the process suddently stops due to "invalid bios image" is this because i'm already on the latest official F12 bios? any bypass for this? dont wanna risk doing anything on my own, i dont want to brick my mobo

Open folder option go on view and uncheck Hide extension for known file types and apply, try again by removing the txt in the file name, extract from the zip file should work

 

[selfcontained555]

Open folder option go on view and uncheck Hide extension for known file types and apply, try again by removing the txt in the file name, extract from the zip file should work
View attachment 2572364

Already did that, i have the zip archieve on my desktop already and used the modded bios and efiflash from @KedarWolf , but it seems that you cannot rollback bios once its updated to F12 from what ive read on previous pages from 1 year ago or so. I was just hoping there is a bypass for this and if it is maybe i havent found it yet. Its not even a rollback since im already on F12 and trying to go on a modded F12 but it still won't let me

 

[OC-24/7]

Already did that, i have the zip archieve on my desktop already and used the modded bios and efiflash from @KedarWolf , but it seems that you cannot rollback bios once its updated to F12 from what ive read on previous pages from 1 year ago or so. I was just hoping there is a bypass for this and if it is maybe i havent found it yet. Its not even a rollback since im already on F12 and trying to go on a modded F12 but it still won't let me

i check this guide and works

Flashing Gigabyte while avoiding "Invalid BIOS image"

Just wanted to say thank you so much I needed this could not have my PC running Blocked your a lifesaver. Do you have a donation link for yourself.

winraid.level1techs.com

 

[selfcontained555]

i check this guide and works

Flashing Gigabyte while avoiding "Invalid BIOS image"

Just wanted to say thank you so much I needed this could not have my PC running Blocked your a lifesaver. Do you have a donation link for yourself.

winraid.level1techs.com

unfortunately the download link does not work, a blank page opens for a split sec when clicking on FPT file but nothing downloads. i tried other modded efiflashes from that site (0.80 and 0.85) but still no luck. which is weird, because another z390 aorus pro user supposedly could rollback bios using this method, so i'm wondering if its because i'm trying to flash a modded bios and not a official older one from gigabyte

 

[OC-24/7]

unfortunately the download link does not work, a blank page opens for a split sec when clicking on FPT file but nothing downloads. i tried other modded efiflashes from that site (0.80 and 0.85) but still no luck. which is weird, because another z390 aorus pro user supposedly could rollback bios using this method, so i'm wondering if its because i'm trying to flash a modded bios and not a official older one from gigabyte

I try to download and it is OK
You can download from here

 

[selfcontained555]

I try to download and it is OK
You can download from here

thanks a lot, downloaded and ready to use as a last resort, but hopefully @KedarWolf has an modded efiflash that he can PM me as i see he did for other members in the past, FPT looks kind of risky

 

[OC-24/7]

thanks a lot, downloaded and ready to use as a last resort, but hopefully @KedarWolf has an modded efiflash that he can PM me as i see he did for other members in the past, FPT looks kind of risky

Cool
If you have latest BIOS with a capsule on you motherboard im a fraid your only option is FPT !

 

[selfcontained555]

Cool
If you have latest BIOS with a capsule on you motherboard im a fraid your only option is FPT !

@OC-24/7 ended up using FPT and worked flawlessly, just had to install some intel ME drivers for it to work cause i was getting some errors at first. thank you for your help, csgo finally running as smooth as it should on my specs

 

[OC-24/7]

@OC-24/7 ended up using FPT and worked flawlessly, just had to install some intel ME drivers for it to work cause i was getting some errors at first. thank you for your help, csgo finally running as smooth as it should on my specs

I'm glad that the problem was solved, and I'm even more glad that I could help you !

 

[Lancer645]

Good morning,

Been pulling my hair out, wanted to see if anyone had any ideas.

Trying to get Apex Legends to play without crashing, I read about it's SSE2 coding and it causing faults in overclocks. I was crashing to desktop multiple times per session and HWINFO64 showing a WHEA error. I've been upping the VCOR voltage and it's been better but I will still get a crash about once a session.

I'm currently at 1.35v, temps are fine but I'm not sure I want to go any further. I'm on a corsair 240mil AIO, so I probably can in necessary, gaming temps are mid-50's.

Can't post bios right now, but here's the basic settings.
i9900k on Aorus Master BIOS: F11N
CPU Clock: 50
Ring: 47
EMP: Disabled
XMP: Stock (2x8 3600 G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series)
C States: Auto
CPU Vcore: 1.35v
VCCIO: 1.15v
VCCSA: 1.2v
LLC: Turbo
IA/AC/DC Loadline: 1

Looking for any advice/settings that may help without an AVX offset.

@OC-24/7 I tried your power saving settings a few pages back and my machine wouldn't boot into windows.

Thanks!