Burpethead Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Hey GA-EP35-DS3L owners, Since motherboard manufacturers will never learn to send e-mail alerts when BIOS's are updated, I'll just let you know. A couple months ago I wrote to Gigabyte support about BIOS version F6a (beta) and asked if this version would ever be completed after 8 months development. They responded with no comment basically, but now it is released. Release notes only state that it supports "Xpress BIOS Recovery", whatever that is. However I immediately noticed AHCI being updated to version 1.20E as compared to 1.07 in F6a / F5. It also reflects it in System Profiler: Cool! Feels good to have a 2009 BIOS now Update available here: http://www.gigabyte.us/Support/Motherboard...=2778#anchor_os Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan7 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Cool. My F6a shows 1.20 in System Profiler. Does the 1.07 after the BIOS screen change? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1200592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitmac Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 B4 i go and update my bios..... U guys seeing better performance.....?????? Geekbench, Xbench......etc..........??????? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1202708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattrb Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 B4 i go and update my bios..... U guys seeing better performance.....?????? Geekbench, Xbench......etc..........??????? Hey bud 1.20 is the only feature you want, it triples the loading time of the ahci detect mechanism. It increases loading performance, its like a new computer. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1202714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitmac Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I didn't update yet but i noticed that i already have AHCI 1.20 whats up with that..........???? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1202898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpethead Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Further discussion on this topic is already being discussed here: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=168690 And answering a question from above - 1.07 was shown in the BIOS in version F6a, but 1.2 in F6 final for me. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1203549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swinte Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Finally took the plunge and updated my EP35-DS3L. Like others mentioned it boots much faster now! All other functionality is unchanged (running 10.5.6 per Weaksauce's excellent guide). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1208153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
greythorne Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Yup updated to F6 no issues..... Look at my sig for the hardware specs.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1210446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneezymarble Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I just updated my ep35 from F4 to F6 today. For the past year and half I've been running my Q6600 at 3.6GHz just fine, but recently the machine would not make it past the boot screen at that frequency. I updated the BIOS to F6 and things are working just fine now. I don't know if it's just coincidence or what. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1210883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslieking Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Ok. I updated the bios. My DVD Drive doesn't boot if AHCI is enabled. I have the same issue like this user: http://bit.ly/3wRAln Is this a BIOS bug? Someone check this for me on EP35-DS3L F6 Bios ? Please boot any CD with AHCI enabled. Sata AHCI Mode [Enabled] Sata Port0-1 Native Mode [Disabled] Thanks! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1253799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yossicl Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 BIOS SLIC 2.1 moded for windows 7 tested and working: - Motherboard Manufacturer And Model : Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3L - Bios Revision : F6 - Bios Type : Award - SLIC: DELL - Download link http://www.mediafire.com/?jki2gdmmeud Enjoy... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1255042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpethead Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Ok. I updated the bios.My DVD Drive doesn't boot if AHCI is enabled. I have the same issue like this user: http://bit.ly/3wRAln Is this a BIOS bug? Someone check this for me on EP35-DS3L F6 Bios ? Please boot any CD with AHCI enabled. Sata AHCI Mode [Enabled] Sata Port0-1 Native Mode [Disabled] Thanks! I have the same issue with a Pioneer drive. And what is this moded BIOS for Windows 7? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1256426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan7 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Why Sata Port0-1 Native Mode [Disabled]? I have mine Enabled and all works fine? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1256736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yossicl Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I have the same issue with a Pioneer drive. And what is this moded BIOS for Windows 7? You can get all information you need here http://forums.mydigitallife.info/showthread.php?t=7126 Go to section B. Activate Windows 7 by modifying your BIOS Enjoy... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/174946-gigabyte-ga-ep35-ds3l-bios-f6-update-available/#findComment-1258439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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