BIOS history for ACER W6772R01.XX FOR ICH5 W6772R03.XX FOR ICH5R (SOFTWARE RAID) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: Harry Kao Old Version: W6772R01.B4s5 Code Base: 11/12/02 Build Date: 12/31/2003 New Version: W6772R01.C0 Description for FAE: 1.Re-get Award source support for advance BBS function. 2.Support Intel Northwood Extreme Edition processor 3.Fixed Ghost server installation issue. 4.Fixed hang at POST issue when using USB Zip drive ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: Harry Kao Old Version: W6772R01.B4s4 Code Base: 11/12/02 Build Date: 12/31/2003 New Version: W6772R01.B4s5 Description for FAE: 1.Fixed onboard LAN boot can't select on popup menu. 2.Change FAN item in "GROUP_HEALTH". 3.Change onboard LAB boot ROM support "RPL" mode. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: Harry Kao Old Version: W6772R01.B4s3 Code Base: 11/12/02 Build Date: 11/13/2003 New Version: W6772R01.B4s4 Description for FAE: 1.Added HDD security function. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: Harry Kao Old Version: W6772R01.B4s2 Code Base: 11/12/03 Build Date: 11/13/2003 New Version: W6772R01.B4s3 Description for FAE: 1.Re-get Award source support for advance BBS function. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R03.B04 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 10/30/2003 New Version: W6772R03.A0 Description for FAE: 1. Support system fan speed while in low fan speed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R03.B03 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 10/29/2003 New Version: W6772R03.B04 Description for FAE: 1. Fix system load default can't enter raid boot rom 2. Prevent holding USB "Del" key cause system hang up. 3. Support password for boot menu function ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R03.B02 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 10/27/2003 New Version: W6772R03.B03 Description for FAE: 1. Change vbios to 3062 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R03.B01 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 09/30/2003 New Version: W6772R03.B02 Description for FAE: 1. Set SATA MODE to RAID ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R01.B4s1 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 10/07/2003 New Version: W6772R01.B4s2 Description for FAE: 1. Fix 3COM lan card will restart while boot from LAN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R03.B0 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 09/26/2003 New Version: W6772R03.B01 Description for FAE: 1. Fix SATA MAXTOR HDD can't boot 2. Fix system can't boot on first boot after copy file from install WINXP CD 3. Fix PORT 0 HDD will failed when setting RAID1 4. Hidden CPU FREQ and MEMORY FREQ items in bios setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R01.B4 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 09/17/2003 New Version: W6772R01.B4s1 Description for FAE: 1. Fix system can't show CPU / VOLTAGE message in LAN SCOPE tool 2. Hidden cpu frequency/ memory frequency item 3. Support password for boot menu function ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R01.B4 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 08/26/2003 New Version: W6772R03.B0 Description for FAE: 1. First bios for support ICH5 raid function 2. Change RAID_OR.BIN to new one ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 1.0 Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R01.B3 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 08/08/2003 New Version: W6772R01.B4 Description for FAE: 1. Fix Hyper - Threading CPU will show P4 only while enter BIOS setup 2. Fix WD800 HDD will delay a 30 seconds while install ACER RCD 3. Change VGA BIOS to 2972 4. Support HDD S.M.A.R.T function 5. Fix smbios show "2.2" 6. Fix cpu FAN resume from S3 S4 full speed (to low speed) 7. Fix bios setup will hang when browse pc health item via user password 8. Added codes for memory ref. code 1.3. 9. Fast MDA S4 resume time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R01.B2 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 06/09/2003 New Version: W6772R01.B3 Description for FAE: 1. Fix ACER RECOVERY CD can't run issue (can't find partation) 2. Fix isa card will conflict with super io resource ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R01.B1 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 06/02/2003 New Version: W6772R01.B2 Description for FAE: 1. New SATA interface support 2. Added codes for memory ref. code 1.2. 3. Added codes for ICH5 BIOS Spec. update 1.2. 4. Added codes for Springdale BIOS Update 1.2(Dram Thermal management). 5. Change 5705 PXE boot rom 6. Fix system can't pass MDA S4 SPEC(25 seconds) 7. Del "F6:Fail Safe Defaults" in bios setup menu 8. Fix ACER recovery CD can't run when IDE DMA transfer mode enable 9.Fixed IDE DMA Transfer would read/write failed on 48Bit address HDD. 10.Fixed Windows 98 boot disk cannot install OAK CD-ROM driver on ICH5 if SATA IDE controller is in native mode and assigned to IRQ11 with SATA device attached. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R01.B0 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 05/16/2003 New Version: W6772R01.B1 Description for FAE: 1. Add ACER's NEW LOGO 2. Add 5705 PXE+RPL boot rom (Because shadow ram is not enough, so if configuration is AGP card, then suggest customer to disable USB KB/MOUSE, then can boot from lan) 3. Change Frame buffer size and default setting as 8M ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R01.A4 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 05/14/2003 New Version: W6772R01.B0 Description for FAE: 1. Rename R01-B0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R01.A3 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 05/14/2003 New Version: W6772R01.A4 Description for FAE: 1. Fix biosbsu.exe can't work 2. Fix bios DMI information will crash after click other item 3. Fix HDD will show diagnostic failed while tune to slave mode 4. Fix power led will still light while 4 seconds override 5. Update bios Spec Rev 1.3 (CKE Memory Glitch) 6. Add SATA SSID SSVID for logo test 7. Fix SATA HCT11.2 ACPI Verifier test failed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R01.A2 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 04/25/2003 New Version: W6772R01.A3 Description for FAE: 1. Fix Intel logo quality bad 2. Fix system will auto wakeup from S5 when replug power cord ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772R01.A1 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 04/24/2003 New Version: W6772R01.A2 Description for FAE: 1. Fix Intel logo quality bad 2. Change fan control algorithm high limit (60 ->65) low limit (50 ->55) 3. Set poweron after power fail function to off 4. Remove IR item 5. Updatr 0f29 cpu micro codes (patch ID :11h) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772IAE.10A Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 04/23/2003 New Version: W6772R01.A1 Description for FAE: 1. Add chassis function 2. Add auto detect boot rom agent by boot sequency 3. Add popup_bootmeun boot sequency function by "f12" 4. Add "This BIOS is exclusively for Acer only" in post screen 5. Add "MSI" string in F000 6. Add DMI information 7. Change some bios setting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772IAE.109 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 04/17/2003 New Version: W6772IAE.10a Description for FAE: 1. Change VBIOS to 2919 2. Remove ASF function ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772IAE.108 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 04/15/2003 New Version: W6772IAE.109 Description for FAE: 1. Tune Intel OSB LOGO position 2. Remove Intel OSB LOGO while disable full screen LOGO 3. Fix system will count memory while enable quick power on self test for 865pe 4. Add Broadcom Giga lan boot agent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772IAE.107 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 04/09/2003 New Version: W6772IAE.108 Description for FAE: 1. Fix system restart while resume from S3 2. Support ICS clock gen ICS952617 3. Fix fsb400 cpu restart will hang in "AF" for a while ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772IAE.105 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 04/08/2003 New Version: W6772IAE.107 Description for FAE: 1. Set dram voltage to 1.30v 2. Support change boot sequency utility 3. Support fan control function 4. Fix DLED show wrong while KB failed (from 1101 -> 0100) 5. Support Intel OSB function (but side effect is: take off raid boot function for code size issue) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772IAE.105 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 03/28/2003 New Version: W6772IAE.106 Description for FAE: 1. Transfer clock gen to ICS952617 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772IAE.104 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 03/28/2003 New Version: W6772IAE.105 Description for FAE: 1. Change USBHS RF voltage from medium 3f to high 2a 2. Tune DRAM voltage to 1.3v 3. Update Intel memory ref code to rev:1.1 4. Fix DLED show wrong while floppy unplug (from 0100 -> 1101) 5. Support D1-Steping cpu (CPUID :0F29) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6772 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772IAE.103 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 03/26/2003 New Version: W6772IAE.104 Description for FAE: 1. Add one button recovery function 2. Fix pci device can't be correct detect 3. Fix enable usb lagency mouse support enter AMIDIAG 6.20 will hang 4. Fix dmi information type 17 report error ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6757 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772IAE.102 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 03/21/2003 New Version: W6772IAE.103 Description for FAE: 1. Don't off fan in S1/Standby 2. Patch com2 failed 3. ASF function 4. Reduce S4 resume time 5. Fixed SATA combined mode (legacy mode) HDD on ICH5 spending a lot of time to boot OS if IDE DMA Transfer is enabled. 6. Fix USB device will refound when power on system ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6757 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772IAE.101 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 03/13/2003 New Version: W6772IAE.102 Description for FAE: 1. Support auto detect pci slot function 2. Support en/disable lan function 3. Support DLED function 4. Remove CHASSIS function 5. Fixed S1 RTC failed 6. Fixed FSB can't tune 7. Set "ACPI SUSPEND TYPE" to "S3" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model: MS-6757 PCB: 0.A Author: ROGER Old Version: W6772IMS.101 Code Base: 12/26/02 Build Date: 03/10/2003 New Version: W6772IAE.101 Description for FAE: 1. Support ACER bios 2. Temporary disable fan cintrol 3. Add SSID/SVID 0031/1025 4. Add customer DMI information in bios setup menu 5. Change part number from 6a79am4g to 6a79am4k 6. Update 0f29 CPU ucode 7. Update vbios to 2898 8. Add power fail function