Various problems with ASRock Z68 GEN3 extreme7

[Kerdal]

I'm sorry I didn't have time to test it in the past 2 weeks, I just flashed the beta BIOS Emily sent me and the G510 works. Didn't notice a big improvement in boot speed but I only booted once since. I'll try to time it next time.

Hopefully this information will be useful for someone. The beta version I have is tagged Z68E7G31.21A. I reOC'ed the cpu to 4.2Ghz and switched the RAM to 1T with the proper timing. Everything is stable after a few tests (including IBT). My temperatures are a bit high but that might be because of the case. I'll re-apply the thermal paste when I have time later on (but it might take a month or so before I have enough time to do it).

Thanks,
Kerdal

EDIT: I just timed it, around 17 seconds before the Windows splash screen, 35 seconds before I have to input my password. It's pretty good now.

[ASRock TSD - Emily]

Dear gabryangeli,

Please kindly update BIOS L1.21A from below link for testing.
Link: http://download.asrock.com/bios/1155/Z68 Extreme7 Gen3(L1.21A).zip

If any question, please kindly let me know.

Thanks for your support!

Have a nice day
ASRock TSD
Emily

[SelenGren]

I remember having only my PS2 keyboard hooked up (through the included rear adapter) when I was booting and installing windows. It was a very fast post.

[JenryKaly]

Thank you so much for the post. It's really useful.