2024/03/04 09:58:30
B0baganoosh
pimpx
mvidart2401
I think that several users have a beta bios that they obtained internally


How to get the beta bios? 




I don't know of any beta BIOS for this. One user made their own BIOS version that somewhat helped with a couple features (a couple people were trying it), and you can find threads for that (I think on the z690 section). The functionality was not 100% with those (or any). 
 
As for what works, the 14900k and possibly 14600k (not the 14700k I believe) do boot in the latest BIOS versions, but not all features work properly (V/F curves are wrong for example). It isn't the latest micro-code, the frequency boost tables might be incorrect (but should work if entered manually like a per-core OC), ME version isn't right and won't work properly, etc. Basically, some systems will boot, but they won't be functioning properly. Kingpin did some testing and a few others and they can overclock and run benchmarks, but it may not be fully stable for a 24/7 system and it requires manual tuning of everything.
2024/03/04 12:40:17
cdc-951
mvidart2401
I think that several users have a beta bios that they obtained internally




Not one person I have seen mentioned that. I would take EVGA to court really for this flaw, they also have DPC latency issues with 12th and 13th gen CPUs and disabling C state is really a fix, but a workaround 
2024/03/04 18:15:42
pimpx
B0baganoosh
pimpx
mvidart2401
I think that several users have a beta bios that they obtained internally


How to get the beta bios? 




I don't know of any beta BIOS for this. One user made their own BIOS version that somewhat helped with a couple features (a couple people were trying it), and you can find threads for that (I think on the z690 section). The functionality was not 100% with those (or any). 
 
As for what works, the 14900k and possibly 14600k (not the 14700k I believe) do boot in the latest BIOS versions, but not all features work properly (V/F curves are wrong for example). It isn't the latest micro-code, the frequency boost tables might be incorrect (but should work if entered manually like a per-core OC), ME version isn't right and won't work properly, etc. Basically, some systems will boot, but they won't be functioning properly. Kingpin did some testing and a few others and they can overclock and run benchmarks, but it may not be fully stable for a 24/7 system and it requires manual tuning of everything.


Damn ok thanks.
I guess I'll have to mention when selling the board that it does not officially work with 14th gen which sucks cause less people would want to buy it now for an even cheaper price.
2024/03/05 02:58:47
Flybye
No one predicted EVGA would screw its loyal fan base like this. It is what it is. Those who have been around a while will remember the old EVGA for what it was. Kinda like remembering a loving parent before they went senile.
2024/03/05 15:57:11
cdc-951
Talk to your banks everyone, just give them overwhelming evidence and show them the DPC issues and the lack of bios support. I got my charge back, sending the board to EVGA soon 
2024/03/06 17:05:17
skydive
Just keep the board. Why send it back?
2024/03/07 02:23:16
MSim
cdc-951
Can we all agree to email Gamer nexus or press media outlets who have direct connections to EVGA to see what they can find out? If enough of us email Gamer nexus I am sure they will cover it...




 
Gamers Nexus is a shill for EVGA. 
2024/03/07 12:22:54
cdc-951
Because that’s stealing and I’m not going to do that to EVGA, I’m sending it back to them with a charge back done on my debit card
2024/03/08 12:15:38
Talon2020
cdc-951
Because that’s stealing and I’m not going to do that to EVGA, I’m sending it back to them with a charge back done on my debit card



Thanks. I bought my board on Amazon. I am reaching out to Amazon and my Prime card for support to see if I can return it or also do a chargeback against EVGA. EVGA is no longer supporting this product, even though the socket is still being supported and updated by Intel. They are still releasing CPUs, BIOS updates, microcodes, and security patches, but EVGA is providing nothing. They are essentially not holding up their end of the bargain for selling Z690 and Z790 boards. These security flaws leave your system vulnerable and at security risks, no matter now how little risk you perceive that as.
 
The worst part is that EVGA claimed a BIOS update was coming prior to cutting off all communication on the matter. I am shocked no lawsuits have been filed yet TBH. 
2024/03/11 10:44:11
pimpx
Talon2020
cdc-951
Because that’s stealing and I’m not going to do that to EVGA, I’m sending it back to them with a charge back done on my debit card



Thanks. I bought my board on Amazon. I am reaching out to Amazon and my Prime card for support to see if I can return it or also do a chargeback against EVGA. EVGA is no longer supporting this product, even though the socket is still being supported and updated by Intel. They are still releasing CPUs, BIOS updates, microcodes, and security patches, but EVGA is providing nothing. They are essentially not holding up their end of the bargain for selling Z690 and Z790 boards. These security flaws leave your system vulnerable and at security risks, no matter now how little risk you perceive that as.
 
The worst part is that EVGA claimed a BIOS update was coming prior to cutting off all communication on the matter. I am shocked no lawsuits have been filed yet TBH. 


That is actually a very good point tbh.
I might just do the same as I Rma'd my board and they sent me the most beat up motherboard as a replacement, not even sure how that passed their QC.

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