Bios Flashing Guide for the 6800 Video cards.

[hardwareman]

I know what you mean....lol But you only have one good vertex and you extra pipes are bad which is a shame but still you have a very good card.Just running the vertex will boast performance some.One thing i dont like about ASUS 6800 is that for what you paid you could have bought a brand new evga 6800ultra.But hey like i said you still have a good card.

maby, but it seems that evga is not for sale in the online shops i visit, and evenso in europe those cards are already very expensive, and ultra card could come to easy €550 + double that gives you the dollar price !!!

that's how much we have to pay in europe, my card was €386 wich is also not cheap i must say !!

 

[gigabit]

maby, but it seems that evga is not for sale in the online shops i visit, and evenso in europe those cards are already very expensive, and ultra card could come to easy €550 + double that gives you the dollar price !!!

that's how much we have to pay in europe, my card was €386 wich is also not cheap i must say !!

How does the USD compare to your's?
Because newegg has the eVGA 6800ultra for $439.00 and that's cheap 6 months ago the 6800 GT was that much.

 

[tio]

Great thread!

Ok, so I've got an eVGA 6800 GT. Before any flashing, I could hit 420 core / 1130 mem.

Modifying the BIOS to run the card at 1.4v got me up to 435 core / 1173 mem.

Flashing to the 6800 Ultra BIOS did nothing for me. It loosened the memory timings, and I got lower benchmark scores as a result, but it didn't allow me to overclock any higher! Odd...

Then I modified the Ultra BIOS to use the GT memory timings, but whenever I ran a 3D application, it was just a huge artifact-fest.

So I'm back to the GT BIOS with 1.4v. Seems to give me the best results.

Thanks for the great guide.

 

[Alcoholiday]

Hello everyone.

I`m the owner of a POV 6800 GT AGP. Tried the GT BIOS with 1.4v mod, and it turned out to give my card a big boost from it`s default at 1.3 v.

The card is watercooled with a AquagrafX6800 waterblock.

Results:

max OC 1.3v : 410 (core) 1100 (memory) watercooled.

max OC 1.4v : 448 (core) 1190 (memory) watercooled.

It gave me a boost in 3Dmark05 as well; 6201

 

[g0dM@n]

Expect this thread to start getting bigger b/c everyone's starting to get their PNY 6800 U refurbs in. We may have to start teaching the bios flash again. I actually like to b/c I'm always curious how it helps people. I remember flashing my BFG 6800 GT OC to a 1.4v, and the card could only loop one test of 3dmark a few times before shutting off. That thing's core went up by like 30-35mhz with the extra voltage, but it wouldn't stay on!

 

[g0dM@n]

I'm about to attempt a bios flash on the 6600s... never done it before. I'm trying to get my SLI creation to work. I modded my ultra-d to SLI, and made my own bridge...

 

[gigabit]

sweet but what did you use for the bridge?

 

[g0dM@n]

I sliced up an AGP slot from an old board with a dremel. It took a long time, but I shaved it down perfectly. I actually can upload pix later on tonight. I then used a floppy to solder to each of the pieces I made. UNFORTUNATELY, I can't flash my 6600gts to matching BIOSes, so I can't even do SLI.

 

[Wenty]

Ok..I'm a noob so when I flash I get this.

NVIDIA Firmware Update Utility (Version 5.13)

-- Primary Commands --
Update firmware: nvflash [options] <filename>
Save firmware to file: nvflash [options] --save <filename>
Compare adapter firmware: nvflash [options] --compare <filename>
Update TV data: nvflash [options] --tv <filename>
Display version: nvflash [options] --version [<filename>]
Display firmware bytes: nvflash [options] --display [bytes]
Check for supported EEPROM: nvflash [options] --check
Write protect EEPROM: nvflash [options] --protecton
Remove write protect: nvflash [options] --protectoff
Change soft straps: nvflash [options] --straps=<straps>
Set IEEE 1394 GUID: nvflash [options] --guid=<guid>
Set IEEE 1394 GUID source: nvflash [options] --guidsource=<location>
List adapters: nvflash [options] --list

-- Commands and Options --
help ? Display this screen.
save b <filename> Read EEPROM and save to <filename>.
compare k <filename> Read EEPROM and compare with <filename>.
tv x <filename> Transfer TV data from file to EEPROM.
version v <filename> Display file version and ~CRC32
(if no filename, acts on display adapter).
display d [bytes] Display 256 the first bytes of the EEPROM
(default is 256 bytes)
check c Check for supported EEPROM.
protecton w Write protect EEPROM (only on some EEPROM's).
protectoff r Remove EEPROM write protect (only on some EEPROM's).
straps m <straps> Change soft straps.
format is: AND Mask 0, OR Mask 0, AND Mask 1, OR Mask 1
guid q <guid> Set the IEEE 1394 GUID in the firmware image
(GUID is in the form of 16 hex digits).
guidsource 1 <location> Set the source of the IEEE 1394 GUID.
main - main EEPROM image
dedicated - separate serial EEPROM part
list a List all NVIDIA display adapters found in the system.
nolight l Do not light keyboard LEDs.
overridetype 5 Allow firmware and adapter PCI device ID mismatch.
overridesub 6 Allow firmware and adapter PCI subsystem ID mismatch.
reboot y Reboot the PC after other tasks completed.
keepstraps g Keep the soft straps already present in the EEPROM
after flashing the new image.
romstrap j Override the ROM strap setting to allow flashing an
image when grounding the STRAP_SUB_VENDOR pin.
This allows flashing a corrupted or erased EEPROM.
Note: Make sure there is a physical EEPROM present
when using this option
index i <index> Force a specific device index.
fwindex F <fw index> Index of which firmware image to use from a firmware
bundle.
auto A When possible, run without user intervention.
directpci n Bypass the PCI BIOS.
silence s <level> Silence level:
default All beeps.
#=4 (or 2) No progress beeps.
#=5 (or 1) No beeps.
override o <level> Override safety check level:
default unknown EEPROM | NV adapter aborts application.
level=1 unknown EEPROM acceptable for read operations.
level=2 unknown NV adapter acceptable for read operations.
level=3 Combined effect of 1,2 (cannot write to unknown EEPROM or adapter).

Use a single dash ("-") to use the single letter version of a command.
Use a double dash ("--") to use the longer descriptive version of a command.
Use equals ("=") to specify parameters, with separating commas (",").

-- Sample Usage --
nvflash --index=1 nv30nz.rom
-- Supported EEPROM's --
AMD 29LV001B 128Kx8 2.7v V, 1B page, 16k blk, Man,Dev=(01,6D)
AMD 29LV010 128Kx8 2.7v V, 1B page, 16k blk, Man,Dev=(01,6E)
AMD 29LV001T 128Kx8 2.7v V, 1B page, 16k blk, Man,Dev=(01,ED)
Atmel 49F512 64Kx8 5.0,3.0,2.7 V, 1B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(1F,03)
Atmel 49F001T 128Kx8 5.0 V, 1B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(1F,04)
Atmel 49F001 128Kx8 5.0 V, 1B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(1F,05)
Atmel 49(H)BV/LV010 128Kx8 2.7-3.6 V, 1B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(1F,17)
Atmel 29LV/BV010A 128Kx8 3.0 V, 128B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(1F,35)
Atmel 29LV512 64Kx8 3.0 V, 128B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(1F,3D)
Atmel AT25F1024 128Kx8 S2.7-3.6 V, 256B page, 32k blk, Man,Dev=(1F,40)
Atmel 29C512 64Kx8 5.0 V, 128B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(1F,5D)
Atmel AT25F1024 128Kx8 S2.7-3.6 V, 256B page, 32k blk, Man,Dev=(1F,60)
Atmel 49F010 128Kx8 5.0 V, 1B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(1F,87)
Atmel 29C010A 128Kx8 5.0 V, 128B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(1F,D5)
ST M25P05 512Kx1 S2.7-3.6 V, 128B page, 32k blk, Man,Dev=(20,05)
ST M25P10 1024Kx1S2.7-3.6 V, 128B page, 32k blk, Man,Dev=(20,10)
ST M29W512B 64Kx8 2.7-3.6 V, 1B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(20,27)
Tenx ICE25P05 64Kx8 S2.7-3.6 V, 128B page, 32k blk, Man,Dev=(5E,01)
PMC 39LV512 64Kx8 3.0-3.6 V, 1B page, 4k blk, Man,Dev=(9D,1B)
PMC 39LV010 128Kx8 3.0-3.6 V, 1B page, 4k blk, Man,Dev=(9D,1C)
PMC Pm25LV512 64Kx8 S2.7-3.6 V, 256B page, 32k blk, Man,Dev=(9D,7B)
PMC Pm25LV010 128Kx8 S2.7-3.6 V, 256B page, 32k blk, Man,Dev=(9D,7C)
SST 29EE010 128Kx8 5.0 V, 128B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(BF,07)
SST 29LE/VE010 128Kx8 2.9,2.7 V, 128B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(BF,08)
SST 29LE/VE512 64Kx8 2.9,2.7 V, 128B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(BF,3D)
SST 45VF010 128Kx8 S3.0-3.6 V, 1B page, 4k blk, Man,Dev=(BF,42)
SST 25VF512 64Kx8 S2.7-3.6 V, 256B page, 4k blk, Man,Dev=(BF,48)
SST 25VF010 128Kx8 S2.7-3.6 V, 256B page, 4k blk, Man,Dev=(BF,49)
SST 29EE512 64Kx8 5.0 V, 128B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(BF,5D)
SST 39SF010 128Kx8 5.0 V, 1B page, 4k blk, Man,Dev=(BF,B5)
SST 39VF512 64Kx8 2.7-3.6 V, 1B page, 4k blk, Man,Dev=(BF,D4)
SST 39VF010 128Kx8 2.7-3.6 V, 1B page, 4k blk, Man,Dev=(BF,D5)
MX 29F001T 128Kx8 5.0 V, 1B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(C2,18)
MX 29F001B 128Kx8 5.0 V, 1B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(C2,19)
WBond W39L010 128Kx8 3.3 V, 1B page, 4k blk, Man,Dev=(DA,31)
WBond W39L512 64Kx8 3.3 V, 1B page, 4k blk, Man,Dev=(DA,38)
WBond W29C011A 128Kx8 5.0 V, 128B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(DA,C1)
WBond W29EE512 64Kx8 5.0 V, 128B page, 0k blk, Man,Dev=(DA,C8)


So what do I do after all this? Is it flashed already or not? I don't get it. I'm trying to flash my BFG 6800 GT OC to a Ultra BFG.

I'm using Nvflash 5.13 and using -p -u -f File.rom

Is this right?

 

[g0dM@n]

Use NVflash 4.42 and type in "Nvflash -p -u -2 Bios.rom" without the quotes, where bios in 'bios.rom' is the name of the bios you're going to flash to.

 

[Wenty]

"Warning: cannot open swap file c:\cwsdpmi.swp"

What do I have to do to get around this? What do I type?

I'm just bumping up my Volts to 1.4 and clock at 400/1100

 

[Wenty]

never mind it worked... SWEET! Just had to fart with it a little. :

 

[g0dM@n]

I used to get that problem too, but I forgot how I got around it. I think it's in this thread, but how did you do it again? I just wanna know for future reference.

 

[Wenty]

Well I have it at 430/1150 using stock cooling witch is going to be replaced. Then I can push it more.

I still had the "Warning: cannot open swap file c:\cwsdpmi.swp" when I typed -p -u -2 it would still flash. If you ask me I think its all weird.

 

[g0dM@n]

Yeah, I know. I've seen it a lot.

 

[Wenty]

Well I can play CS:S with card set at 430/1150 volts @ 1.3 "STOCK SETTINGS" Temp goes up to 68-70 under load. Not bad for stock!

But when flashing BIOS to 1.4 volts it artifacts as soon as I start to play.I thinks a better cooler would help.

 

[g0dM@n]

Well, dude... to be honest... your card probably doesn't like 1.4volts. I had a BFG 6800gt and mine was screwed up when I had it at 1.4volts. I even had the silencer on it. Also, 430 seems kinda high with stock. If I were you I would do 3dmark03 loops and wait to see if it artifacts after a few loops.

 

[the adam]

Well I did this mod awhile back (with the help of the makers of this sticky) and it worked ok but I got artifacts with the unlock all pipelines script.

Is there a script for the 12x1,6vp pipelines. My pixel unit 1 is the one that cant be unlocked and my vertex unit 3 can be unlocked.

 

[Sneaky]

i'm retarded, so can someone explain how i go about creating a real DOS bootable floppy?

 

[Brinnswift]

In xp it's really easy, all you have to do is put the floppy in the drive. Right click on the A: drive and click on format. Check the box that says make an ms-dos bootable floppy.

When I flashed my gt to and ultra (I have a leadtek) I got only 6 more on the core (I'm not complaining on that) but i've actually got a lower overclock on the memory, I used to get able to get 1.15ghz on the memory but now when I run it at 1.15 I get artifacts, it's this normal? Doesnt the ultra have higher latencies so shouldnt I get a larger overclock?