[HazMatt]
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This BIOS is ONLY for the EVGA 680i SLI Motherboard (122-CK-NF68- & 122-CK-NF63- ) (The 680i LT BIOS is further down the page) P33 BIOS is available now, the major highlights are listed below:
- Added support for new Penryn dual core CPUs
- Added FSB-overclocking support to the new Penryn FSB-1066/1333 CPUs
- Fixed compatibility issues of OS + ACPI
- Fixed restoring disabled device states & fan speeds after suspend/resume
- Fixed PCI and PCIe compatibility issues
- Added device functionality improvements (includes GPUs & Sound cards)
- Fixed SATA / MAC / USB compatibility issues
- Added support for auto-overvoltaging when overclocking
- Improved nTune compatibility
- Improved memory compatibility
BIOS updating can be accomplished VIA the below methods:
FLOPPY Installation - Recommended installation method- Download the following executable: NF68_P33.exe
- Insert blank floppy disk into drive and run executable
- Restart machine, and set floppy as the primary boot device
- Press "Y" to program BIOS
- After flash, power off PC completely, on reboot load defaults in BIOS
CD/DVD Installation - Recommended installation method- Download the following .iso file: NF68_P33.iso
- Use a CD Burning software to burn the .iso image onto a blank CD (Nero, Alochol 120%, MagicISO etc.)
- Restart machine, and set the CD Drive as the primary boot device.
- The BIOS flash process will begin, Press “Y” to program BIOS.
- After flash remove the CD, power off PC Completely.
- Turn on the PC and load defaults in BIOS.
Windows Installation - Alternate installation method
Note- If you have an older version of the NVIDIA Update Utility, please remove it before installing this new version - Before updating your BIOS, please load BIOS defaults by hitting the delete key during POST and select: “Load Defaults.” Now select “Save & Exit Setup.” After that has been completed please follow these instructions:
- Download the following files: NVIDIA Update Center and NF68_P33.bin
- Install the latest NVIDIA Update Center and run the program. (Use ONLY the above version, DO NOT use any previous version of NVIDIA Update Center.)
- Once Update Center opens, Check the box “Clear CMOS” and then hit apply at the bottom right hand corner
- Now select browse and locate NF68_P33.bin
- Select load bios
- After update center finishes, completely shutdown your system
- Once the system is off, unplug your PSU and press the power button on the front of your case. (This will discharge the Motherboard.)
- Wait 30-60 seconds to turn on or plug in your PSU and start up your system.
- Press "Delete" to once again enter the BIOS, and load defaults. Save and exit; your system BIOS is now updated.
post edited by EVGATech_DaveB - 2016/02/15 09:36:21
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[HazMatt]
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- Total Posts : 1820
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This BIOS is ONLY for the EVGA 680i LT Motherboard (122-CK-NF67- )P07 BIOS is available now, the major highlights are listed below: - Added support for new Penryn dual core CPUs
- Added FSB-overclocking support to the new Penryn FSB-1066/1333 CPUs
- Fixed compatibility issues of OS + ACPI
- Fixed restoring disabled device states & fan speeds after suspend/resume
- Fixed PCI and PCIe compatibility issues
- Added device functionality improvements (includes GPUs & Sound cards)
- Fixed SATA / MAC / USB compatibility issues
- Added support for auto-overvoltaging when overclocking
- Improved nTune compatibility
- Improved memory compatibility
- SLI-Memory option is disabled for 4 DIMM configurations. Manual memory overclocking is still possible at the user’s discretion
BIOS updating can be accomplished VIA the below methods:
FLOPPY Installation - Recommended installation method- Download the following executable: NF67_P08.exe
- Insert blank floppy disk into drive and run executable
- Restart machine, and set floppy as the primary boot device
- Press "Y" to program BIOS
- After flash, power off PC completely, on reboot load defaults in BIOS
CD/DVD Installation - Recommended installation method- Download the following .iso file: NF67_P08.iso
- Use a CD Burning software to burn the .iso image onto a blank CD (Nero, Alochol 120%, MagicISO etc.)
- Restart machine, and set the CD Drive as the primary boot device.
- The BIOS flash process will begin, Press “Y” to program BIOS.
- After flash remove the CD, power off PC Completely.
- Turn on the PC and load defaults in BIOS.
Windows Installation - Alternate installation method
Note- If you have an older version of the NVIDIA Update Utility, please remove it before installing this new version - Before updating your BIOS, please load BIOS defaults by hitting the delete key during POST and select: “Load Defaults.” Now select “Save & Exit Setup.” After that has been completed please follow these instructions:
- Download the following files: NVIDIA Update Center and NF67_P08.bin
- Install the latest NVIDIA Update Center and run the program. (Use ONLY the above version, DO NOT use any previous version of NVIDIA Update Center.)
- Once Update Center opens, Check the box “Clear CMOS” and then hit apply at the bottom right hand corner
- Now select browse and locate NF67_P08.bin
- Select load bios
- After update center finishes, completely shutdown your system
- Once the system is off, unplug your PSU and press the power button on the front of your case. (This will discharge the Motherboard.)
- Wait 30-60 seconds to turn on or plug in your PSU and start up your system.
- Press "Delete" to once again enter the BIOS, and load defaults. Save and exit; your system BIOS is now updated.
post edited by EVGATech_DaveB - 2016/02/15 09:38:25
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