MOVED: R9 290X Gaming BIOS Status, Questions and Info

This topic has been moved to BETA & MOD BIOS Section.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=181463.0

Hmm? Wow. That's odd that something IS indeed different enough that those BIOS doesn't work on your card but does on mine. There must have been some revisions made on the physical board or something in the firmware hardware or something. ??
How old is your card? I just got mine in the last 3 weeks and though stock can sit around at suppliers for weeks, experience dictates that because stock is a 'revolving door', often the actual age of a component is somewhat relevant to when it is purchased.
I simply wouldn't try the Lightning BIOS for many reasons. Good advice and good to know either way.
I'm not willing to risk an expensive card but I've read of others who have flashed an HIS and Powercolor to an ASUS BIOS. Wonder if things like that are possible and what are the potential implications? I do have an old(er) 7970 than may be a good experimental device.
Quote from: Pixelfenix on 02-July-14, 13:28:38
Mine is SLIGHTLY different...
Edit: I managed to flash V308MH.111 over V308MH.160 but it black screened as I got into Windows.. Since our cards have the same release date I thought maybe they were the same after all...
Edit2: I know it sounds like a no brainer but don't EVER EVER flash a lightning vBIOS on the gaming edition, screen wouldn't receive signal anymore. I managed to reflash the stock vBios thanks to MSI's genius 2-bios switch solution :D
Edit3: I tried flashing MH.100, same as 111, black screen in Windows

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Msi 290X Gaming Bios question?

I just got a used 290X Gaming for $350 off Amazon. Do the 290X boards usually already come with a UEFI bios or will I have to request it?
Thanks....

The 4G Gamings Bios switch is at the top of the card near the external connectors, the uefi mode bios is the "2" position on the switch, which is toward the rear/power connectors position. Its a pretty tiny switch so make sure your careful and have a good light.

BIOS flash question and Diskboot Failure

First time caller but long time listener...
I just recently built this box but I'm having a few issues at the moment. The mobo has bios v1.5 and I need to reflash it to recognize the second core prior to loading OS. Now I'd like to try the floppy method and I can't seem to be able to boot from a floppy tried bot the XP and win98 OEM bootdisk method but after posting all I get is:
Boot from CD :
DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER...
So I tried changing the boot order to: Floppy, HDD, CDROM (and other variations like floppy, cd, HDD)
tried the following:
booting disabling all other bootable devices
disabling everything except floppy in boot order
changed out IDE connector
changed out 3.5drive
My question is should I just go ahead and load the OS and try liveupdate but I run it to the possiblility that I may need to reload the OS so it sees both cores.
Or...should I just try the boot CD method which sorta freaks me out with all the warnings that I see. I'm also completely unfamiliar with it. Is there any special process that I have to go through for a boot floppy to run?
not that this matters but I had to disable the onboard gigaLAN, b/c it was giving me errors.
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ken m.

Quote from: DaveR on 28-February-06, 08:36:15
Is your floppy Disk controller enabled in bios? Does drive 'a' show 'none' on main bios page? If so, select your floppy drive.
Standard CMOS features shows DRIVE A: 1.44MB 3.5in
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Try pressing F11 at POST and a one time menu of boot options will display; pick floppy.
Yeah, I tried that highlighte floppy and hit enter.
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I normally use win98se boot disk but you say you have tried 2 boot disks. Google win98se and give that one a go.
will try this...thanks duder

R9 290X Gaming BIOS Request

S/N:602-V308-06SB1403010327
Current BIOS
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_EoPeiOdlxPdUV3WEpFdktWaDg/edit?usp=sharing

Does anyone know if the latest BIOS is supposed to fix fan control options? I did get the bios but from 14.1 up I cannot control my fans. But the game Archeage is really buggy on 13.12 and my card runs pretty hot before the fans start up.

290x Gaming bios request

S/N: 602-V308-06SB1403002028
thx!

Use the attached.
Create a bootable usb stick (https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=165175.0).
Then unpack the previously provided archive (161.rar) and put the included file (TV308MH.161) on that stick.
Rename TV308MH.161 to 161.rom. Put the atiflash.exe also included in the archive on the USB stick too. Now boot from the stick.
Type atiflash -p -f -noaper 0 161.rom [ENTER] and let it flash the vbios.

290x Gaming 8GB BIOS

Looking for newest bios for 290x Gaming 8GB.
Serial: V308-22SB14110132xx

GOP. And I am doing a new build for somebody and make sure I have the latest and greatest code for all hardware. I fear the 290x blackscreen issue since my Lightning is now RMA's for it and don't want to deal with that for somebody else.

MOVED: REQUEST GOP / UEFI BIOS for MSI Twin Frozr GTX760 Gaming

This topic has been moved to GAMING Graphics Cards.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=251499.0

Here is latest vbios for your card, attached below
for flash guide:
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Use the attached.
Decompress the provided .rar archive with Winrar: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
Then flash the included file with Nvflash for dos: http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/nvflash_download.html
To do so rename the included file to .rom and create a dos bootstick (https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=165175.0)
Put nvflash and the vbios file on it and boot from the stick. Then type nvflash -4 -5 -6 gop.rom (if renamed vbios that way) and hit enter. Confirm the questions and let the tool flash

MOVED: MSI 280X Gaming OC 1050 / 1500 New EFI GOP BIOS

This topic has been moved to BETA & MOD BIOS Section.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=254187.0

Well, I crossflashed my 7970 TFIII OC to the 280X Gaming OC.
The card is cooler and runs faster, except for the "idle" bug, there is no other issue.
Maybe this BIOS would fix the idle bug, so I don't have to use the Gaming App.
Only problem with that BIOS is that it is old, from 2013., and does not support the GOP.

Bios Request MSI 290x Gaming 6gb

having 2d flickering issue
Model : MSI 290x Gaming 6g
s/n : 602-V277-40SB140207XXXX
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9GxiL1WEqdeMHVUNDdzcHlNaWc/edit

there not updates for this card, you can ask msi here for it >>How to contact MSI.<<
else you can try to turn off cpu core parking http://bitsum.com/about_cpu_core_parking.php
and to check if that helps

Problem with my MSI 290x gaming 4g performance in unigine valley benchmark.

First im dutch(netherlands) so sorry for my maybe bad english.
My system is:
Asus p8z77 v deluxe mb
intel 3770k cpu
16gb ram 1866 Corsair
2x ssd 256 gb OCZ
MSI 290x gaming
win7 64bit ultimate.
When i came home with my card i removed my old 7970 and replaced it with my new card.
Put some programs up like gpu-z cpu-z realtemp ext.
Then run Unigine-valley Benchmark with OC tool MSI at 1040 option.
My cpu at 4.2ghz OC
Score Unigine valley v1.0: 61.1 fps-score2558-min fps 30.3/max fps 112.8
Custom settings at 1920-1080 and ultra 8x aa windowed.
Seems ok result.
Now to problem i have.
So next i did (dumb me hehe) i try OC my CPU with All-suit II from ASUS to OC cpu extreme mode which stress test untill stable clock is found.
Got a crash bluescreen and then after few attemps stable 4.3.
Then did new benchmark and my score was alot lower and nomatter what i try my 290x did not pass 60fps any more and score dropped to 2100?
3dmark firestrike gave first time score of 9655 and after my disaster with cpu failed attemp 9200.
My card is stuck at 60fps max it won't get any higher?
The GPU-Z also show PCI-E 3.0 X16@ X1 1.1and when i activate render i see it only change to x16 1.1 i never see gen 3.0.
CPU-Z info motherboard also only pci-express link with x1 and x16
My questions is how can o solve this problem it seems my motherbaord don't reconize my videocard anymore?
Also posible that something with the OC attemp CPU broke something?
I also try change from AUTO to GEN3 in bios but then i get a blackscreen when i boot up it stays backscreen, have to change it switch videocards so i can see my boot again and go into BIOS.
Im at a lost here, hope one of you know a solution or whats my problem?
Hope ive supply enough info im bit of a newbie at this sorry for that.
Thanks in advance.

>>Clear CMOS<< of your board and retry.

Request - MSI 290x Gaming 4G vbios

hi
somebody to be so kind and post the latest bios:
290x gaming 4g
602-v308-06sb1406024176
thanks

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R9 290X Gaming VBIOS Request

I just bought a brand new MSI 290X Gaming 4G and I have no control over fans, the msi GamingApp seems to have no control either.
SN:602-V308-06SB1403000948

Hi,
Is anyone able to clarify some or all of the BIOS issues/info?
My 290X Gaming is exhibiting some stuttering issues. I have read through several forums over the last week and determined that a BIOS update has resolved this issue with brands. So, after more reading, I've ended up here. This is certainly disconcerting. When one spends over $600 on a video card for the 'Best' you'd hope it's not a 1/2 functional kludge.
I tried the 160 BIOS and lost fan control with the card set to Legacy Mode Switch Position #1. GPU-Z showed a different version than with the card set to UEFI Mode Switch Position #2. Position #2 shows the old BIOS version and the in this mode the fans are controllable. As well, in position 1 which seemed to be the new BIOS with the loss of fan control, the whole computer seemed funky and ultimately the screen would go black and I'd have to shutdown and reboot.
So are there typically 2 separate flashes? One legacy and one UEFI? Does one have to flash the card in both switch positions? I was of the understanding that position 2 is locked and position 1 is for flashing.
Would someone kindly elaborate on all this? I couldn't seem to find the info here.
Also, there seem to be 4 BIOS here;
http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/index.php?manufacturer=MSI&model=R9+290X
Obviously 2 are 1030MHz and 2 are 1040Mhz.
For each speed, it shows versions
VER015.042.000.003.000000 f1040.h02
VER015.042.000.003.000000 u1040.h02
So, what is the difference? Is one supposed to be Legacy and one UEFI?
Again, some insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

[REQUESTS] GOP/UEFI Vbios - MSI R9 290X Gaming 4G

Model: MSI R9 290X GAMING 4G
S/N: 602-V308-01SB1402008189
BIOS Version: 015.042.000.000.000000
Thanks in advance.

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BIOS Version: 015.042.000.000.000000
That is useless. Add link to your real vbios saved to file:
Quote from: GOP / UEFI Vbios requests - Read Here First on 29-March-13, 22:47:26
If you are looking for a UEFI / GOP Vbios for your video card here are a few things we need and there are a few things you need to know.
1.) Vbios versions vary with-in models. This is due to different variations and improvements made in time. In order for us to be able to get you the right VBIOS. We need your serial number. The serial number can be found on a sticker on the bottom of your card or on the box in which it came.
2.) Don't use a vbios provided to another users. Just because you have the same model, doesn't mean you need the same vbios. While flashing the wrong vbios is recoverable, it is still more work. It is fine to post in that thread with your serial number asking if you can use that VBIOS.
3.) If we need to check if thier is a more recent version. We can check your Vbios in one of two ways.
A.) Upload a copy of your current vbios somewhere and give us a link. You can save a copy of your vbios using >>GPU-Z<<.
B.) You can also just use NVFLASH >>Download NVFLASH for windows<<
Syntax:
nvflash /v >rep.txt [ENTER]
This will copy all of the information we need into a txt file you will fine in the folder in which you placed nvflash.
4.) Be aware that gpu-z screenshots or what gpu-z reads out as bios version are NOT of any use for identifying the required vbios version. While it doesn't hurt to add those when S/N and an actual copy of the vbios are also supplied simply just adding screenshots or version readouts will not get you any further and us having to ask for the required informations.

[REQUESTS] Vbios - MSI R9 290X Gaming 4G

Model: MSI R9 290X GAMING 4G
S/N: 602-V308-01SB1312025606
Current version (BIOS): not original (My card is a second hand)
Thank you!

Use the attached.
Create a bootable usb stick (https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=165175.0).
Then unpack the previously provided archive (TV308MH_100.rar) and put the included file (TV308MH.100) on that stick.
Rename TV308MH.100 to 100.rom. Put the atiflash.exe also included in the archive on the USB stick too. Now boot from the stick.
Type atiflash -p -f -noaper 0 100.rom [ENTER] and let it flash the vbios.

Msi 290x gaming - black screen crash

Hi
Recently i bought MSi 290x gaming . After a day i has got first black screen freeze. Only way to turn on computer was unplug it and connect again after 10-20 sec. I try to use different drivers but nothing helped. Sometimes pc worked fine for 2-4 days and them 3-5 crashes in hour. It never happened in a game . always in windows . I tried different psu and nothing change .
I tried msi afterburner , set voltage to constant. change gpu memory clock ..... but nothing changed :(
I make decision to RMA card to the shop but they just send me msg that everything was fine :( any ide what i should do ?
AMD fx-8350
Asus formula z
XFX Black Edition 850W Fully Modular 80+ Gold Power
2x 8GB 1866MHz DDR3 CL10 DIMM HyperX Fury Black Series
Now im running my old gtx 460 and everything looks fine :((
Any advice?
I should maybe try to sell card and buy something else like gtx970 but i just spend 270 pounds and im at least not happy .... huge disappointment

Not much to try then. Make sure bios of your board is latest and check general system stability with prime95: http://www.mersenne.org/download/

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