AI7 Bios16 Released

Arch · Feb 27, 2004

Get it here:

ftp://ftp.abit.com.tw/pub/download/bios/ai7/ai716.exe

New Stuff:
1. Please use flash utility AWDFLASH v8.24F to update AI7 BIOS.
2. Fixed the problem that the system cannot boot into Windows if
---A. The OS is installed in the SATA hard disk when both the SATA and PATA hard disk are present.
---B. The PATA hard disk is removed after the OS installation.
3. Add "CPU FAN Failed Warning" item.
4. Update Prescott CPU micro code.
5. Update Intel OSB logo.
6. Change the default year to 2004.
7. Add "Full Screen LOGO Show" and replace "Intel OnScreen Branding" item.
8. Update INTEL RAID BIOS to version 3.5.4.3003.
9. BIOS compile date: 02/25/2004.

I haven't tried it yet because it doesn't seem to fix anything that applies to me so I'm going to stick with version 14 for the time being.

Cerberus2k7 · Feb 27, 2004

Yeah, there are going to be some MAD updates for the AI7 and other prescott suported mobos. So if you arent having any problems, I suggest that you just wait until some really solid BIOS come out and stay steady.

Arch · Feb 27, 2004

Well, I decided to try it out anyway

Change #7 is a huge improvement, you can now turn off that stupid "AI7" logo that pops up and now you can actually see the POST screen. Fantastic!

Also, despite the suggestion in #1, I updated using FlashMenu 1.33 from WindowsXP Pro and it worked just fine.

Be warned, if you have any profiles saved in the BIOS, they do NOT load correctly in the new one. You need to recreate them all. Drat.

DoubleParadoxx · Feb 28, 2004

I also flashed through FlashMenu 1.33. Worked great. Its wonderful to be able to see the POST.

batboy · Feb 28, 2004

I just flashed my AI7 to the new 16 BIOS using FlashMenu. I like being able to disable the logo screen too.

Cerberus2k7 · Feb 28, 2004

I want my AI7 already so I can join the club! *Cries*

mattspalace · Feb 29, 2004

I just got mine up and running...

Sweet jesus I hate rebuilding from scratch!! It takes forever!!

DoubleParadoxx · Feb 29, 2004

But its so much fun!

Csybe · Mar 1, 2004

Some users report better overclocking abilities with the new BIOS, but yet no one has been able to explain this.

Anyone?

DoubleParadoxx · Mar 1, 2004

Can you post a link to any specific incidents of this?

Csybe · Mar 1, 2004

As I said there are no "specific incidents", they are only say "I can oc better with the new BIOS".

Csybe · Mar 1, 2004

Ok so a user here says an improvement in oc of 275/218, 220/220 to 280/224, 235/235.

2.4C, AI7 BIOS 14 -> 16 and "noname" memory (will ask)

DoubleParadoxx · Mar 1, 2004

Thanks, the more info the better. Ive cant get mine over 290 stable even though my ram isnt maxed out, and the proc is at 95F.

Csybe · Mar 3, 2004

In my case the prob is most likely the CPU.

macklin01 · Mar 3, 2004

Haven't had a chance to do much testing, but I did upgrade to the 16 BIOS. Not sure if it has helped at all, but I can say that it is just as stable as with the 14 on my system. So at the very least, it seems it won't hurt at all. -- Paul

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