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Xaltar ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 25508 |
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I would imagine so, I see no jumper or switch on the board. Without actually experiencing a fault I can't test that. I will get in touch with tech support and inquire. If it is an automated process I heartily approve, most users are not comfortable poking around inside their systems and this would alleviate the need almost entirely.
Thanks for bringing this to my attention, I will update as soon as I have more info.
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Xaltar ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 25508 |
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UPDATE!
ASRock have released a new version of the ASRock Aura RGB software and it works BRILLIANTLY!
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Xaltar ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 25508 |
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Main review updated with details on the new Aura RGB software.
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parsec ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 04 May 2015 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 4996 |
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Regarding the dual UEFI/BIOS feature, I believe the manual has an error about the switch that has been traditionally used to select the A or B UEFI chips. The switch labeled XMP Switch in reality should be the UEFI/BIOS A/B selection switch. The location of this switch, adjacent to the Clear CMOS jumper, is a clue about its purpose. I have several ASRock boards with the dual UEFI/BIOS feature, and they use the same style of switch on this board for that purpose. The XMP switch feature is unusual, and in the past has only been found on the ASRock OC Formula boards. I would be surprised to find that feature on a gaming type board. I may be wrong about this, and will look into it myself as well. About the non-socketed UEFI/BIOS chips, there is a simple reason they are now being used. The DIP chips that can be used in a socket are no longer being manufactured. As with most electronic components, chips like this are now manufactured in the surface mount style only. The demand for the standard chips is so low that it is no longer feasible to continue their production. ASRock, and the other mother board manufactures, can't get these chips anymore. |
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Xaltar ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 25508 |
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Good point about the XMP switch. I will give that a look too.
I believe I mentioned the socketed ROMs being discontinued. Its a sad fact but understandable. I have not noticed any UEFI freezing or issues with the unsocketed ROM, I can't help but wonder if the SMT ROM is more efficient and has lower latency. My point is, I think it may even be better for stability in the UEFI.
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no1yak ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 04 Jul 2016 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 23 |
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Edited by no1yak - 15 Jan 2017 at 10:53pm |
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Xaltar ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 25508 |
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I will be contacting ASRock Tech Support about the BIOS switching tomorrow, I will post back when I know more
![]() I tested the XMP switch myself and yes, it is exactly that, an XMP enable/disable switch. The quality of the board is brilliant for it's price, I am sure you will enjoy it.
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no1yak ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 04 Jul 2016 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 23 |
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Did you find out about how the Bios switches from A to B? |
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wardog ![]() Moderator Group ![]() Joined: 15 Jul 2015 Status: Offline Points: 6447 |
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The B BIOS is for Backup purposes only.
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