GA-M57SLI- S4 (rev2.0) Slow Boot

[Paul213]

Hi Asustech,

Very frustrating I know.

I wouldn't know if it's suitable for Rev 1.0

I did try going on the Gigabyte site but it seems they're having a few problems at the moment.

I did however ask your question to the Gigabyte Technical Service (who sent me the new BIOS), I'll post their answer as soon as I get it.

[Paul213]

asustech, I've had a reply from Gigabyte Technical Service...

Hi,

Attached F15E is the BIOS for GA-M57SLI-S4 (rev. 1.0)

I've Emailed you that BIOS, hope it works out ok.

[asustech]

Thank you very much paul...my board was indeed a rev 2.0 after all and i flashed the bios with the file you so kindly emailed me.   The boot is now pure with no delays and infact the whole system appears to run smoother...You are a star and People with this motherboard should flash their bios and get rid of the issue....

Once again, many thanks

[Dark Mantis]

If the BIOS update is so good then I can't understand why Gigabyte hasn't uploaded it to the website yet.

[Paul213]

Glad it worked out asustech.

They do tend to take some time on Bios updates to the site, I can understand why as I've had problems with Bios updates in the past. Mine was originally an overclocking problem that was never resolved and of course they said as long as the default settings work, then that was all they are concerned with. I also had a Lan problem with an earlier Bios for this MB but didn't find out until the router had been switched off and back on. It suddenly clicked some time later that it could be the BIOS update and it was. They did sort it out though.

So if you do come across any problems later, then remember it could possibly be a BIOS update, especially if it's not yet released like FHm, the lower case last letter denotes that it is still being tested I think. I'm sure someone will put me right on that.

Anyway, fingers crossed it's problem free.

[kangoo]

If the BIOS update is so good then I can't understand why Gigabyte hasn't uploaded it to the website yet.

i think if they start to put every beta version online then they should hire another webmaster only for this purpose

c'mon be reasonable, not every beta is worth publishing officially.
also you can find some examples of betas here (unfortunately not this mb):
http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/gigabyte-latest-bios-28441/
or you can also search at http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/index.php

maybe they will publish it officially (who knows?) but it takes time so sure

[asustech]

Well, all i can say is that my previous mobo was an Asus product and my god they took ages to look into any issues and one would wait a very long time for even a reply to your concerns. I was impressed that Gigabyte looked into this problem as quick as they did. I bought the new ATI 5770 as its reviews looked good online. I was somewhat gutted that it did not work on the day of installation as i have always been an Nvidia man and never had any issues with them at all. However, thanks to Paul and gigabyte all is running well. I have benchmarked my entire system to the limits and even under strain the system held stable. There are no obvious issues with this Bios update and i would advice that anyone having post problems should flash their bios with the beta.

[mbollman]

I'm having the same problem.

I have Rev 2.0 and would love a copy of the BIOS update that paul123 has. I've sent a PM but not got any reply, does anyone else have a copy?

Thanks,
M.

[Paul213]

High, sorry haven't been on here for a while.

I have Emailed you the FHm BIOS mbollman, hope it works for you. Let us know, although I use a GA-890GPA-UD3H MoBo now my son still has my GA-MS57SLI (Rev2.0) and it's working fine still.

[1916]

Any chance I could get a copy.

PLEASE

[Paul213]

I'd need your Email address 1916.

PM it me if you like.

[Geist144]

hello there guys, im newly registered to these forums and i have been searching to figure out my issues that ive been having and came across this Thread. i have the  GA-M57SLI-S4 (rev. 2.0) and wish to resolve these bogus issues which this thread talks about. I would appreciate it very much if i could get the beta bios version.so if there is anyone that i can get in contact with to send me a copy,  hit up this thread or PM of course i will check this thread daily and my messages. Thank you and have yourselves a good one.

[Paul213]

Hi,

I've forwarded the (Rev 2.0) BIOS to Absic, who spends much more time here (helping everyone out, bless him) than I do and I'm sure he'll pass it on to you if you contact him.

[absic]

Yes, if you send me a PM with e-mail address I will forward it to you and the same applies to anyone else who would like this particular BIOS version.

Thanks for sharing Paul213, much appreciated.

[RNGRico]

Hi Guys!

I completely have the same problem as the topic starter. I have a GA-M57SLI-S4 rev 2.0 and I have slow boot with a HD5450. Can someone send me the bios flash file? Because I can't find it in the official release tab:S Why didn't GB post it on official sites?

Thanks a lot

Richard