Need Crosshair 4 Formula Original BIOS

scaminatrix · Jun 17, 2010

Hi guys and girls, I got a problem.

I need to RMA my board (only 2 weeks old) but I've updated the BIOS. In the RMA Terms and Conditions it says
"...must not be modified or physically altered in ANY way."

And please, no suggestions of looking on the Asus site:
When I first went to update my BIOS, I looked on the Asus site and noticed that the oldest BIOS listed on their site (0505 - first release version!!) was different to the version number/date I currently had (can't rememberwhat number/date it was :shadedshu ). I can't download the original BIOS from the Asus support site.

Someone's gotta have the one I'm looking for... I'm a file hoarder myself, but the BIOS update went smooth so I let my guard down :shadedshu:

shadedshu
So can everyone with this board post the version number/s of the OLDEST BIOS you've got archived please?

Thanks

r9 · Jun 17, 2010

Updating BIOS is allowed. Only if BIOS comes from the manufacturer and is not modified.

fullinfusion · Jun 17, 2010

scaminatrix said:
Hi guys and girls, I got a problem.

I need to RMA my board (only 2 weeks old) but I've updated the BIOS. In the RMA Terms and Conditions it says
"...must not be modified or physically altered in ANY way."

And please, no suggestions of looking on the Asus site:
When I first went to update my BIOS, I looked on the Asus site and noticed that the oldest BIOS listed on their site (0505 - first release version!!) was different to the version number/date I currently had (can't rememberwhat number/date it was :shadedshu ). I can't download the original BIOS from the Asus support site.

Someone's gotta have the one I'm looking for... I'm a file hoarder myself, but the BIOS update went smooth so I let my guard down shadedshu
So can everyone with this board post the version number/s of the OLDEST BIOS you've got archived please?

Thanks

hang tight, I think I can help ya out...brb

fullinfusion · Jun 17, 2010

Here ya go, I pulled it from my mobo driver disk... it's the same one I had when I got the CH4
link

sorry but Im not sure on uploading a zipped file here in TPU

Whilhelm · Jun 17, 2010

As it has been said already, Bios updates do not count as modification. Since Asus provides them they cannot reject your RMA request because you updated the bios. In the past I have even been asked by Asus to try updating my bios before getting an RMA number to see if that would solve the problem.

Just out of curiosity, what is wrong with the board?

scaminatrix · Jun 17, 2010

Thanks guys, I didn't know it doesn't count as modification.
And thanks for the link, fusion I'll be keeping that just in case...

Whilhelm said:
Just out of curiosity, what is wrong with the board?

It's unstable at stock speeds, blue screens etc. I thought I'd get the voltmeter out and use the ProdIt Voltage Measuring Points and... most of them are missing! I'll take a pic and post in a sec, but the solder for the measuring points is missing on most of the points!

fullinfusion · Jun 17, 2010

scaminatrix said:
Thanks guys, I didn't know it doesn't count as modification.
And thanks for the link, fusion I'll be keeping that just in case...

It's unstable at stock speeds, blue screens etc. I thought I'd get the voltmeter out and use the ProdIt Voltage Measuring Points and... most of them are missing! I'll take a pic and post in a sec, but the solder for the measuring points is missing on most of the points!

Has it been unstable sense you got it?

Maybe you need to play around with the bios settings...

scaminatrix · Jun 17, 2010

fullinfusion said:
Has it been unstable sense you got it?

Maybe you need to play around with the bios settings...

Yes, been unstable since birth! even on resetted bios, stock speeds etc.
Overclockers co uk told me to test RAM, etc. I was like, "I've tested RAM. most of my voltage measuring points are missing." They tried to get me to KEEP a board with manufacturing defects! The ProbeIt is an important fature of the board. One that I cannot use! :roll:

http://img.techpowerup.org/100617/17062010727.jpg

http://img.techpowerup.org/100617/17062010724.jpg

brandonwh64 · Jun 17, 2010

scaminatrix said:
Yes, been unstable since birth! even on resetted bios, stock speeds etc.
Overclockers co uk told me to test RAM, etc. I was like, "I've tested RAM. most of my voltage measuring points are missing." They tried to get me to KEEP a board with manufacturing defects! The ProbeIt is an important fature of the board. One that I cannot use!
http://img.techpowerup.org/100617/17062010727.jpg

http://img.techpowerup.org/100617/17062010724.jpg

Your pictures are real blurry

scaminatrix · Jun 17, 2010

brandonwh64 said:
Your pictures are real blurry

Yea, sorry I've gotta use flash, it's dark in the case!
Can you see where the solder is missing from some of the points?
4 out of the 9 points are missing solder completely and the GND one has a tiny bit but not all of it.
I'm thinking if solder's missing THERE then it could be missing/badly done somewhere else on the board maybe?

EDIT:
She's off for RMA
Thanks for your info, everyone

scaminatrix · Jun 24, 2010

UPDATE:
RMA 'd it, Overclockers UK are now sending it back to me saying that the motherboard has no issues at all!!
Anyone know an Asus representative?!?
They won't answer the support number so I'm having to go through Webnotes!

kyle2020 · Jun 24, 2010

OCUK are notorious for being right arseholes when it comes to rma's - moonpig sent his maximus formula back to them and they physically damaged the cpu socket, preventing him from an exchange / refund, so be careful.

Go straight to ASUS and avoid OCUK if you can, I never shop there anymore.

scaminatrix · Jun 24, 2010

kyle2020 said:
OCUK are notorious for being right arseholes when it comes to rma's - moonpig sent his maximus formula back to them and they physically damaged the cpu socket, preventing him from an exchange / refund, so be careful.

Go straight to ASUS and avoid OCUK if you can, I never shop there anymore.

Thanks man, yes their service was amazing on the stuff that worked. Looks like they're trying to charge me £10 for them sending it back to me aswell :laugh:

On the up-side, the Asus Support site has a UK number. I'll wait for a reply from the Webnote I left them, then give Asus Support a bell.

Thanks :toast:

scaminatrix · Jun 25, 2010

UPDATE:
Got a mail back saying that the lack of ProbeIt points "will not affect the performance of this board."
I sent a complaint to Overclockers Management, and someone else has created a new RMA number. He said he will replace the board as necessary, he seems a lot more helpful than the last person.
It's cost me £40 altogether in P&P to return the board, have it sent back to me, and now I've gotta send it again!
Has anyone tried/had any luck with trying to claim postage costs back from them?

Thanks

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System Name	Benny
Processor	Phenom II 1055t @ 3.3GHz; 300x11; 1.380v; NB 2700; HT 2400
Motherboard	ASUS Crosshair IV Formula (2002 BIOS)
Cooling	Thermalright TRUE 120 Black + 2 Xilence Red Wing PWM 120mm (push/pull) + polycarbonate fan holders
Memory	8GB GeIL Ultra 2133MHZ C9 running at 1600MHz @ 7-7-7-21 1T 1.5v
Video Card(s)	MSI Twin Frozr II GTX470 @ Stock w/CPU fan cable-tied on, as one of the GPU fans broke.
Storage	60GB OCZ Agility3 (OS);500GB WDC Grn; 1x1TB WDC Blk (Backup)
Display(s)	ASUS PA823Q
Case	Silverstone Raven 2 (all cables custom sleeved with velcro mod on side panel...)
Audio Device(s)	X-Fi (Onboard) + Harmon Kardon HK6100 amp powering JVC HA-RX700's with Zalman mic
Power Supply	Corsair HX650W
Software	Win7 Pro x64
Benchmark Scores	No benchies so making this space useful! Corsair M90, Logitech G19. Phobya FlexLight LED's (gawjus)

System Name	Benny
Processor	Phenom II 1055t @ 3.3GHz; 300x11; 1.380v; NB 2700; HT 2400
Motherboard	ASUS Crosshair IV Formula (2002 BIOS)
Cooling	Thermalright TRUE 120 Black + 2 Xilence Red Wing PWM 120mm (push/pull) + polycarbonate fan holders
Memory	8GB GeIL Ultra 2133MHZ C9 running at 1600MHz @ 7-7-7-21 1T 1.5v
Video Card(s)	MSI Twin Frozr II GTX470 @ Stock w/CPU fan cable-tied on, as one of the GPU fans broke.
Storage	60GB OCZ Agility3 (OS);500GB WDC Grn; 1x1TB WDC Blk (Backup)
Display(s)	ASUS PA823Q
Case	Silverstone Raven 2 (all cables custom sleeved with velcro mod on side panel...)
Audio Device(s)	X-Fi (Onboard) + Harmon Kardon HK6100 amp powering JVC HA-RX700's with Zalman mic
Power Supply	Corsair HX650W
Software	Win7 Pro x64
Benchmark Scores	No benchies so making this space useful! Corsair M90, Logitech G19. Phobya FlexLight LED's (gawjus)

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