Maximus ---> Rampage

Toxcity · #1 05-07-08, 10:18 PM

Right, I am sure some of you know that the Maximus and the Rampage are pactically the same board other than the chipset.

Well, people have shown by a quick flash of the bios that the x38 and x48 are very much the same chip.

I have just now flash my Maximus Formula with the lastest Rampage bios allowing me to get at some hidden features high FSB and a some how keep a lower voltage.

Guide can be found here. Scroll down a little.

Enjoy!

Luigi · #2 06-07-08, 08:57 AM

Ive seen this a while back, There are only a few small advantages, but it looks worth while..

Toxcity · #3 06-07-08, 10:43 AM

I can tell you as a fact this is well worth it.

I have my qaud at 4100mhz with only 1.43volts. Not sure how mind you.

Also I am now able to get my ram to 1200mhz.

I am rather impressed.

Barron_Greenback · #4 06-07-08, 10:56 AM

This is a worthwhile mod to do, but be aware that this is a one way ticket... I don't believe u can flash back to the x38 bios afterwards.. In the case of an RMA this could prove troublesome..

Luigi · #5 06-07-08, 11:09 AM

I believe some distributors don't check bios as such, so if it is within the first few months you may be able to get a direct swap

Thats very impressive overclocking, the only thing holding me back is NB temps, myns at 50 degs atm... Does a new bios help that?

Toxcity · #6 06-07-08, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by name='Barron_Greenback'

This is a worthwhile mod to do, but be aware that this is a one way ticket... I don't believe u can flash back to the x38 bios afterwards.. In the case of an RMA this could prove troublesome..

There is a way back now, so nothing to worry about.

mrapoc · #7 06-07-08, 03:09 PM

omg this is major coolio tox

erm, does it need to be a specific revision or not?

about to order my q6600 and maximus now

reps for you sir *tips hat in respect*

arg iv already repped u...ill have to do it after "spreading it around more"

Toxcity · #8 06-07-08, 03:12 PM

Just grab any Rampage bios and you are off.

I am using 403 at the moment, brilliant.

Thanks for the attempted reps!

Luigi · #9 06-07-08, 03:18 PM

After you are on rampage bios, can you update it as normal?

Toxcity · #10 06-07-08, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by name='teknokid'

After you are on rampage bios, can you update it as normal?

I haven't tried this yet, but I would have thought so as it would just see the rampage bios. Not sure how deep it checks.

But most likely only as deep as software.