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Originally Posted by dj883u2
When new bios for EX58-UD5?
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Except weekly BIOS update for EX58 motherboards,very soon will be BIOS update regarding:
1.
Intel to launch Core i7 920 D0 revision on March 2nd
The CPUID number on the D0 stepping will change from 106A4 to 1067A5. However, a BIOS update will be required in order for X58 motherboards to accept the CPUID from both C0 and D0 steppings. Additionally, part numbers for the OEM and retail products have been changed, and the sSpec number has been changed from
SLBCH to
SLBED.
Intel's product change notification-PDF
2.
Intel X58 Express Chipset B2 to B3 Stepping Change-Intel's product change notification-PDF
Date Customer Must be Ready to Receive Post-Conversion Material:
May 14, 2009
Description of Change to the Customer:
The IOH component of the Intel® X58 Express chipset is converting from the B-2 stepping to the B-3 stepping. Please plan to validate the B-3 stepping of the Intel® X58 Express chipset. For technical details of the Intel® X58 Express chipset, please refer to the latest Spec Update available on FDBL.
3.
Core i7 950 and 975 to Replace 940 and 965 in Q2 2009
BIOS update will be required in order for X58 motherboards to accept the CPUID from both C0 and D0 steppings.