NF7-S v2.0 new bios released!

EQuitoEQuito SoCal, USA
edited January 2004 in Science & Tech
ftp://ftp.abit.com.tw/pub/download/bios/nf7-s_2.0/nf7d21.exe
BIOS release 2.1 for NF7 / NF7-S 2.0

Release information:

[ENGLISH]

1. Please use AWDFLASH 8.23D or later to update NF7 series BIOS. With
incorrect AWDFLASH version, the GUID will be erased, and leads to
IEEE1394 peer to peer function failed. AWDFLASH 8.23K is included in
this BIOS package.
2. Add fan speed monitor support in the nVidia System Utility.
3. Update SATA BIOS to version 4.2.43.
4. BIOS compile date: 12/01/2003.
http://forum.abit-usa.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33777

Comments

  • t1rhinot1rhino Toronto
    edited December 2003
    thanks. :)
  • csimoncsimon Acadiana Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    thanks equito!
  • EQuitoEQuito SoCal, USA
    edited December 2003
    Read the thread at Abit Forums as there seem to be some issues with the new SATA bios.
  • GobblesGobbles Ventura California
    edited December 2003
    So im gonna be getting one of these boards in the next several days..

    Could someone tell me what I will need to know about the bios..

    Wont be using the sata. Ill most likely flash the bios (depending what it ships with) right after installation.

    From what I have gathered, dont install the nf drivers till after windows xp and SP 1 are installed?

    Other tips and tid bits would be welcomed to make the installation go as smooth as possible. Here is what the system will look like when completed.

    Antec 860 case with 300w psu (i know its getting a new psu when I got the fundage)
    Abit NF7-s
    2500+ barton
    512 corsair xms 2700 LL ( still debating single 512 vs. dual 256's thrax says the difference in performance is not noticable)
    Onboard sound storm sound
    Onboard Lan
    creative 56k pci modem for faxing
    1 Maxtor 15 gig drive (os)
    1 Maxtor 40 gig drive (storage)
    1 16x creative DVD
    1 8x HP burner
    ATI Radeon 8500LE

    Id like this thing to work right outta the box. Suggestions on setting up the bios and other tips welcome..

    TIA

    Gobbles
  • EQuitoEQuito SoCal, USA
    edited December 2003
    Due to booting issues, modified version here: http://forum.abit-usa.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33981
  • csimoncsimon Acadiana Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    I'm not using the sata so it works well stock for me for now thanks.
  • SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
    edited December 2003
    I'm a good distance away from my NF7-S v2.0 at the moment, so I can't try this new SATA controller BIOS out on my array. I'm frankly curious to see whether it will give me the same 'no go' treatment. Abit of a disappointing release from ABIT then this time. (sorry I couldn't resist the temptation for wordplay.) :wink:
  • SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
    edited December 2003
    Gobbles wrote:
    ...From what I have gathered, dont install the nf drivers till after windows xp and SP 1 are installed? ... Ill most likely flash the bios (depending what it ships with) right after installation...

    ..Id like this thing to work right outta the box. Suggestions on setting up the bios and other tips welcome...

    Yes, it's easiest to install SP1 before the nForce drivers, simply to save you having to then go back and manually install the USB drivers which aren't setup properly unless SP1 is installed.

    You should flash to the latest BIOS revision before you install Windows.

    Cheers
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    I've found that my system is quicker (Synthetic AND real world) when I install in this order:

    nForce drivers
    DX9
    Video
    My wireless NIC
    SP du jour
    any remaining updates

    Rebooting EVERY time it tells you to.
  • SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
    edited January 2004
    EQuito wrote:
    Due to booting issues, modified version here: http://forum.abit-usa.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33981

    Okay, got back to Manchester, no broadband, slapped in an old 56K, downloaded and flashed ABIT official BIOS 21, with the new and reportedly mis-behaving SATA BIOS, with no problems what so ever. Flash went smoothly, booted into Windows first time, powered off, restarted everything loads great.

    I flashed using the recommended "/py /sn /cd /cp /cc /cks /r" specifiers.

    Using v1.0.0.40 SATA drivers, stock CPU and FSB speeds. (RAID 0 2 boot)

    Cheers
  • EQuitoEQuito SoCal, USA
    edited January 2004
    Good for you!

    AFAIK, mostly users of Raptors Raid-0 are having problems with a black screen unable to load windows.

    btw: they just released new bios v.22 via FlashMenu v1.32 only!

    Cheers!
  • MJOMJO Denmark New
    edited January 2004
    Abit sure aren't wasting any time.
    They are releasing bios upgrades all the time.
    I am still running bios 18, I was going to upgrade.
    But then I read about the issues with bios 21.
    I am not using sata raid though.
  • SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
    edited January 2004
    EQuito wrote:
    Good for you!

    AFAIK, mostly users of Raptors Raid-0 are having problems with a black screen unable to load windows.

    btw: they just released new bios v.22 via FlashMenu v1.32 only!

    Cheers!

    Flashed to v.22, with again no problems. Haven't stressed it yet but all seems well. I've saved and attached v.22 for all to have and use. v.22 incase any of you were wondering still comes with the SATA BIOS 4.2.43.

    Cheers
  • hypermoodhypermood Smyrna, GA New
    edited January 2004
    Anybody notice the BIOS timestamp at the bottom of the POST screen for version 22?
  • SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
    edited January 2004
    The best screenshot I can give ya.
  • MJOMJO Denmark New
    edited January 2004
    The timestamp is also being discussed in the abit usa forums.
    They must have a time machine. ;)
    Or did someone make a typo?
  • Al_CapownAl_Capown Indiana
    edited January 2004
    time machine. It's part of the new guru technology developed by abit.
  • csimoncsimon Acadiana Icrontian
    edited January 2004
    reminds me of the kt7a days.
    I found this ...

    Please use AWDFLASH 8.23D or later to update NF7 series BIOS. With incorrect AWDFLASH version, the GUID will be erased, and leads to IEEE1394 peer to peer function failed. AWDFLASH 8.23K is included in this BIOS package.
    First release for NF7-V. Nothing is changed for NF7 and NF7-S.
    BIOS compile date: 12/24/2003.

    WTF is NF7-V?

    Honestly I think I'll skip this bios ...it looks like a joke.
  • MJOMJO Denmark New
    edited January 2004
    Well it seems that they compiled it on christmas eve.
    Maybe it's their sort of christmas present?
    According to Abit we now have:
    NV7
    NF7-M
    NF7-S
    NF7-V

    I have never seen a NF7-V?
    I think they were partying when they made that bios.
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