BIOS 2.07 Updates:

• Fixes corrupt screen when password is enabled
• Fix system hang on b3 error
• Fix system hang on b7 error after power cut
• Add K-Boost option
• Fix error that did not allow CPU Multiplier to increase over 40x
• Fix CPU stability with 1 core enabled
• Improve XMP profile compatibility
• Fix memory readout error
• Add silent mode to disable post code peep
• Fix PCI-E LED display error when in EFI mode
• Improve PLL function

 

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Windows Installation

• Download the correct .zip file below for your motherboard:

         150-SE-E789-KR - EVGA X79 Dark

• Close all open programs
• Go into the folder where you unzipped this package and run Windows_Update.bat
• Press any key to continue
• Click YES when the User Account Control message appears
• Press Y in to start the flash process
• DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR RESET DURING THE FLASH PROCESS
• After the flashing is finished, the system will automatically shut down after a key is pressed. Then power on again and go into BIOS to setup.

 
USB Flash/DOS Drive Installation

• Create a bootable disk.
• Extract the above .zip file to your bootable disk.
• From a DOS prompt, run DOS_Update.bat

• Press Y in to start the flash process
• DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR RESET DURING THE FLASH PROCESS
• After the flashing is finished, shut the system down completely. Then power on again.

After flashing verify that the correct flash was applied by checking the version number on the lower right corner of the BIOS screen.

Downloading now.  Will be doing some OC testing soon.

Well, I just downloaded and updated the first BIOS chip (I was still running off the 3rd chip so the system would boot with my 4930k CPU) - when booting, the system POSTs fine and I can get into the BIOS to change options but Windows 7 x64 will not start. I get the normal boot messages coming up on my screen and the usual Windows logo boot animation but then I get a black screen. I rebooted, went back into the BIOS and reset everything to "optimized defaults" but still couldn't boot into Windows 7 x64.
 
I flicked the BIOS switch back to the 3rd position (v2.02) and Windows booted normally...
 
Am I doing something wrong?

EVGA_JacobF
Can you try enabling XMP?

The first time I tried to boot I had enabled XMP 1 as soon as I could get to the BIOS - the second time would have been at the default profile. I can try it again if you like?

awalleyeguy
 So far so good. CPU-Z still does not show correct voltage.

ohhh cmon EVGA......

My memory stability did not improve with kingston beast still cant 2400 stable to boot windows. S3 still doesnt work. Gonna run linkpack on my prev rocksolid oc to see that it's as stable as 2.05

For those who wanted to se systems..
 
Here's mine
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

2.07 reads corsair vengeance xmp more accurately.
STILL have crash on resume from standby due to marvell driver
overclocks nicely.

Fetakungen
My memory stability did not improve with kingston beast still cant 2400 stable to boot windows. S3 still doesnt work. Gonna run linkpack on my prev rocksolid oc to see that it's as stable as 2.05

For those who wanted to se systems..

Same RAM and same issues. Had the same issue since day 1 with this board. Tried the RAM in a Z87 config and 2400 worked just fine and I tried another 4930K since I thought maybe I just got a chip with a crappy IMC. Nope. Both were like this on the Dark. This was XMP Profile 1 btw. Profile 2 with 2133MHz works fine.
 
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I got this message when I was updating the BIOS: "PDR Region does not exist" in yellow text in the command prompt. I don't remember if this was the case for other BIOS updates but I thought I should point it out. Rest of the process went fine.
 
CPU-Z is still showing 0.800V.
 
Haven't had time to test overclocking.
 
Thanks for giving us the option for the beep.

 Oh, just what does k-boost do? Forgive me for being stupid.

No hitches so far.
 
XMP profiles 1 and 2 both show and work correctly, CPU temps reads out on the MB instead of the AA code when running in UEFI, PCIE lights are back to red. I went from a 8 second boot time to 6 (from post beep to desktop) Vcore and temps reads correctly in AIDA64.
 
Looking good. Only thing I cant test is the Vcore spike on boot. I don't have multi meter handy =(
 
Looking forward to hearing about that issue.
 
Also Running with K-boost enabled. Not sure exactly what that feature does. Is it like K-boost for Nvidia GPU's in precision X ?

Jacob, Can you confirm that Kboost eliminates Vcore spike on POST?
thanks!

In my opinion works the board very well, i have no big troubles.  If CPU-Z show me the correct voltage it will be perfekt for me. 

Does the debug LED show temps or something while in windows? I notice it goes up while on load (Prime95 or IBT) and it goes back down and stays that way while browsing or idle. If this is the case and it's showing CPU temps, it's pretty off for me.
 
I have a watercooled 4930K that shows 20-25C on idle in HWMonitor, but the board is showing 15.
 
Pretty cool feature if it does show temps. I had no idea.

Tried setting the XMP for my dominator platinums 1866mhz. When i save changes and restart, it gives me BF code which is memory training and then it shuts down.
I turn the rig on again and it hangs on b7

@bcavanaugh
 
what volts/settings get you yo 4.8 ghz?
Cooling? Temps?
 
the canardpc page you posted shows the idle state and .92v. Do you have a screenshot during an intel burn test?