… If true, this should mean a prospective X970E board won’t be radically different than existing X870E options, but the leaker does state BIOS and RAM support have undergone “fundamental changes.” Following the initial publication of its press release, Biostar has curiously removed mention of “next-g… …
… These kits should start appearing this June, but you will need to update your motherboard BIOS to use them. …
… While computer enthusiasts already know that DDR kits operate at lower JEDEC frequencies during initial boot to improve stability and compatibility, memory packaging sometimes fails to mention the requirement to enable XMP or EXPO profiles in your BIOS afterwards to unlock the full speed. …
… As such, my appraisal of the BIOS remains much the same. Sapphire’s Core BIOS is sharp and responsive, as all modern firmware should be, with an FHD interface. …
… Now that your system is using a GPT partition, restart your computer and enter your motherboard’s BIOS by pressing the Del Delete or F2 key on your keyboard. Once inside, look for an option called CSM Compatibility Support Module and make sure it’s disabled. …
… First, I recommend updating your BIOS to the latest version, as it can contain hardware optimisations and new component compatibility. …
… Here you’ll find much more granular controls, although they’re not at the level of direct BIOS access. …
… Our only criticisms were that the top PCIe slot is positioned quite close to the CPU socket, which could create clearance issues with large cooling assemblies, and the lack of a few BIOS features. On the plus side, the BIOS is really well laid out and slick in action, making it a joy to use. …
… However, there’s little point in grabbing this monitor without a GeForce graphics card, as that’s a necessity for G-Sync Pulsar compatibility. …
… Sadly, that’s all that EZ Display does – there are no pump and fan controls, but you can always set these up yourself in your motherboard BIOS. …