Author: Thodi
Subject: BIOS 3.0 issues with X99X Killer
Posted: 24 Apr 2016 at 3:46pm
Subject: BIOS 3.0 issues with X99X Killer
Posted: 24 Apr 2016 at 3:46pm
 parsec wrote:Mark my words, we'll be seeing updates for the Intel INF/Chipset file installation programs, and most significantly, the Intel Management Engine (IME) software, that will be necessary when using the Broadwell-E compatible UEFI versions. Without the new IME software, the new IME firmware that is part of the UEFI file update for Broadwell-E, cannot communicate correctly with the current version of the IME software. Doesn't matter which processor you use, after the update to the UEFI, you must use the new version of the IME software. It has been like this with the Sandy Bridge to Ivy Bridge processor compatibility updates for Z68 and X79. Why should X99 be any different? If X99 does not need new IME software for Broadwell-E, that will be a first for Intel. Is any new IME software available? No. So why release UEFI/BIOS updates before the IME software appears? Mainly for two reason: to say for marketing purposes, "We Released IT First!!", or "We Are Ready For Broadwell-E", which each and every mother board manufacture does! But also because of the whiners... "... where's the Broadwell-E BIOS update for my board? I can't buy a Broadwell-E processor yet, but I'm soooo scared that MY BOARD won't get a BIOS update! My friend's board already has an update for Broadwell-E, but mine doesn't, and that must mean my board is  "I have an ASRock X99 board, but no Broadwell-E processor. Have I updated to the new UEFI version?  |
you are damn right friend.
Still, I am very displeased with some small things that never worked with that board.
And that is the reason I want them UEFI Updates coming, to hopefully have a perfectly working system in the near future.