SOLVED SR2 & x5570

Hardass · Jan 12, 2012

SR2 & Xeon x5570

I finally got the single x5570 Xeon from Canada. Installed in SR2 and it hangs at Checking NVRAM. Did some reading and it looks like I need to try a Bios Flash.
Do not have another cpu to do that. So questions, is anyone running a x5570 in their SR2 and can tell me what bios you are running? Looking for a loaner chip from friend to be able to flash.

King107s · Jan 12, 2012

I belive you need BIOS Version 012.016.000.000.000000

I usually use ATIWinFlash...

Take a look at this list http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/...ufacturer=&model=HD+5570&interface=&memSize=0

Hardass · Jan 12, 2012

King107s said:
I belive you need BIOS Version 012.016.000.000.000000

I usually use ATIWinFlash...

Take a look at this list http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/...ufacturer=&model=HD+5570&interface=&memSize=0

Sorry but the x5570 is an Intel Xeon cpu.

psionic98 · Jan 12, 2012

Did you try the modded stuff that is over at [H]?

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1037624644&highlight=x5570#post1037624644

Seems the X and ES chips have issues unless modded older bios' are used

You should also post that on EVGA site.. Jacob could likely help you as he helps update the BIOS stuff for em.

Hardass · Jan 12, 2012

psionic98 said:
Did you try the modded stuff that is over at [H]?

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1037624644&highlight=x5570#post1037624644

Seems the X and ES chips have issues unless modded older bios' are used

You should also post that on EVGA site.. Jacob could likely help you as he helps update the BIOS stuff for em.

The main problem is I can not flash the bios until I get a cpu that will let me get to that part of bootup process. Have a loaner from a friend coming next week.

psionic98 · Jan 12, 2012

well then your SOL till then =(

King107s · Jan 13, 2012

LOL sorry man, thought you were talking about the ATI 5570 video card...

Hardass · Jan 17, 2012

Flashed SR2 to latest bios A56. X5570 will still not run. Still hangs at Checking NVRAM post code error 04 :bang head

TC · Jan 17, 2012

Hardass said:
Flashed SR2 to latest bios A56. X5570 will still not run. Still hangs at Checking NVRAM post code error 04

The SR2 is a damn finicky mobo. Change one seemingly insignificant bios setting and it wont post. Cant tell you how many times Ive had to clear cmos and start over. If you were able to flash with the loaner chip and that was the only part you swapped it must not like something about your chip - at least you know your ram is ok. Do you know the chip is good if you bought it used? Simple question but you never know unless you isolate your variables.

Hardass · Jan 18, 2012

TC said:
The SR2 is a damn finicky mobo. Change one seemingly insignificant bios setting and it wont post. Cant tell you how many times Ive had to clear cmos and start over. If you were able to flash with the loaner chip and that was the only part you swapped it must not like something about your chip - at least you know your ram is ok. Do you know the chip is good if you bought it used? Simple question but you never know unless you isolate your variables.

Put the x5570 in my R3E it runs. It will not let me get into bios to make any changes. It will only go to desktop. Tried installing my 980x and setting vcore to 1.35v then completing bios and go to desktop and shutdown. Then install the Xeon, same thing when I hit del to enter bios I get the Wait screen. But it runs!

Another thing, the cpu does not indicate it is a ES cpu but cpu-z in the R3E says ES. It was also suppose to be a AO cpu, cpu-z says it is a BO.

TC · Jan 18, 2012

Hardass said:
Another thing, the cpu does not indicate it is a ES cpu but cpu-z in the R3E says ES. It was also suppose to be a AO cpu, cpu-z says it is a BO.

So is it supposed to be an ES? I didn't pick up on that in the previous posts. It says "intel confidential" on the spreader?

Hardass · Jan 18, 2012

TC said:
So is it supposed to be an ES? I didn't pick up on that in the previous posts. It says "intel confidential" on the spreader?

No it was not sold to me as an ES. Really does not matter, could not RMA anyway. It is a server pull which makes it an OEM and Intel only gives 1 year warranty on OEM if I read right. It does not have Intel Confidential on cover. Just cpu-z says it is a ES.

Hardass · Jan 20, 2012

It was the cpu.Got another off ebay it works perfect in SR2.

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