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Intel halts cheap non-K overclocking by closing Skylake BIOS loophole
Yesterday we already reported that ASRock silently removed they Sky OC feature from their BIOSes, as it turns out the rest will follow. The core BIOS files are provided by Intel, and they have confirmed not to allow this type of overclocking any longer.
Intel’s microcode update apparently hasn’t been issued yet, but it’ll likely be given out to motherboard vendors who will integrate the update into BIOS updates. That probably means those who are using the exploit now could keep rolling it—if they never update the BIOS.
”Intel regularly issues updates for our processors which our partners voluntarily incorporate into their BIOS,” an Intel spokesman said. “The latest update provided to partners includes, among other things, code that aligns with the position that we do not recommend overclocking processors that have not been designed to do so. Additionally, Intel does not warranty the operation of the processor beyond its specifications.”
At this time ASRock, MSI, Gigabyte, Biostar and Asus are advertising Non-K OC features in their BIOS and involves Z170-, H170-, B170- and B150 chipset based motherboards.
Yep, Intel likes your extra 50 bucks for the K models. You might want to grab and hold on to that BIOS if you planned to OC by BLCK.
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#5229821 Posted on: 02/09/2016 09:43 AM
Very greedy of Intel to do
Very greedy of Intel to do
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#5229825 Posted on: 02/09/2016 09:57 AM
The last 5-6 years of development in the CPU market have been increasingly depressing
The last 5-6 years of development in the CPU market have been increasingly depressing
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#5229831 Posted on: 02/09/2016 10:27 AM
Who the hell updates their bios on a regular basis? Seriously, so many things could go wrong it that the sole reason to even consider an update is nasty bug (or a feature you desperately need). In other words, if it ain't broken don't touch it.
Intel’s microcode update apparently hasn’t been issued yet, but it’ll likely be given out to motherboard vendors who will integrate the update into BIOS updates. That probably means those who are using the exploit now could keep rolling it—if they never update the BIOS.
Who the hell updates their bios on a regular basis? Seriously, so many things could go wrong it that the sole reason to even consider an update is nasty bug (or a feature you desperately need). In other words, if it ain't broken don't touch it.
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#5229841 Posted on: 02/09/2016 11:01 AM
Alot of people. Me included. Never had a problem.
I even use UEFI Bios updater to update all the core modules myself.
Who the hell updates their bios on a regular basis?
Alot of people. Me included. Never had a problem.
I even use UEFI Bios updater to update all the core modules myself.
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#5229883 Posted on: 02/09/2016 12:52 PM
I only update if something isn't working right, but then again, my mobo is already 3 years old, so not many updates
(damn, growth of cpu technology isn't that fast anymore, I used to be able to build a pc that was twice as fast as the one I built 3 years ago for the same amount of money. Now I have to spend twice as much my current cpu is worth and I'll probably won't even notice)
I only update if something isn't working right, but then again, my mobo is already 3 years old, so not many updates
(damn, growth of cpu technology isn't that fast anymore, I used to be able to build a pc that was twice as fast as the one I built 3 years ago for the same amount of money. Now I have to spend twice as much my current cpu is worth and I'll probably won't even notice)
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#5229884 Posted on: 02/09/2016 12:52 PM
Every time a new BIOS comes out I update. On my current board I had serious issues with my EVO 850 SSD, constantly being disconnected. I tried everything, ranging from power cycling to secure erasing it. Nothing helped. Until a new BIOS was released, then everything worked like a charm and have so ever since.
No where in the BIOS release notes did it say anything about SSD / SATA / AHCI etc. So sometimes you get an unexpected bonus. Besides, if the new BIOS feels / behaves badly, you simply go back to the old one. I have never ever, had a BIOS flash go wrong. Besides, most modern motherboards employs a dual BIOS setup as a fail safe.
Who the hell updates their bios on a regular basis? Seriously, so many things could go wrong it that the sole reason to even consider an update is nasty bug (or a feature you desperately need). In other words, if it ain't broken don't touch it.
Every time a new BIOS comes out I update. On my current board I had serious issues with my EVO 850 SSD, constantly being disconnected. I tried everything, ranging from power cycling to secure erasing it. Nothing helped. Until a new BIOS was released, then everything worked like a charm and have so ever since.
No where in the BIOS release notes did it say anything about SSD / SATA / AHCI etc. So sometimes you get an unexpected bonus. Besides, if the new BIOS feels / behaves badly, you simply go back to the old one. I have never ever, had a BIOS flash go wrong. Besides, most modern motherboards employs a dual BIOS setup as a fail safe.
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#5229915 Posted on: 02/09/2016 02:13 PM
It's not 1998 anymore.
Who the hell updates their bios on a regular basis? Seriously, so many things could go wrong it that the sole reason to even consider an update is nasty bug (or a feature you desperately need). In other words, if it ain't broken don't touch it.
It's not 1998 anymore.
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#5229916 Posted on: 02/09/2016 02:17 PM
Most people, a lot of BIOS updates are for system stability, new hardware support, along with other useful things
And so long as your machine doesn't lose power during the update, it's no more complicated or dangerous than installing a few MB program inside of Windows
You don't update from DOS these days lol
Who the hell updates their bios on a regular basis? Seriously, so many things could go wrong it that the sole reason to even consider an update is nasty bug (or a feature you desperately need). In other words, if it ain't broken don't touch it.
Most people, a lot of BIOS updates are for system stability, new hardware support, along with other useful things
And so long as your machine doesn't lose power during the update, it's no more complicated or dangerous than installing a few MB program inside of Windows
You don't update from DOS these days lol
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#5229917 Posted on: 02/09/2016 02:18 PM
I do if it's a major bios release, or something isn't working right on my computer and the next best thing to try is bios update.
Who the hell updates their bios on a regular basis? Seriously, so many things could go wrong it that the sole reason to even consider an update is nasty bug (or a feature you desperately need). In other words, if it ain't broken don't touch it.
I do if it's a major bios release, or something isn't working right on my computer and the next best thing to try is bios update.
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#5229924 Posted on: 02/09/2016 02:40 PM
I do.
In fact, currently I'm on a beta BIOS and everything works just fine.
Who the hell updates their bios on a regular basis? Seriously, so many things could go wrong it that the sole reason to even consider an update is nasty bug (or a feature you desperately need). In other words, if it ain't broken don't touch it.
I do.
In fact, currently I'm on a beta BIOS and everything works just fine.
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#5229932 Posted on: 02/09/2016 03:05 PM
I didn't expect anything less from Intel ...
I didn't expect anything less from Intel ...
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#5229936 Posted on: 02/09/2016 03:22 PM
I'm sure the vast majority of the BIOS code for Skylake platforms has been copied over from Haswell/Broadwell, which are pretty stable at this point. There isn't enough of an architectural difference to need frequent BIOS updates, so I'd say if you have an i5 with a discrete GPU, don't bother updating and enjoy your hack!
I'm sure the vast majority of the BIOS code for Skylake platforms has been copied over from Haswell/Broadwell, which are pretty stable at this point. There isn't enough of an architectural difference to need frequent BIOS updates, so I'd say if you have an i5 with a discrete GPU, don't bother updating and enjoy your hack!
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#5229950 Posted on: 02/09/2016 04:13 PM
Where is chilling to shill for Intel now?
Where is chilling to shill for Intel now?
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#5229984 Posted on: 02/09/2016 06:22 PM
Where are times of L12 bridging, now they are spending money for "Turbo", "Gaming" and so on marketing, we want free headroom!
Where are times of L12 bridging, now they are spending money for "Turbo", "Gaming" and so on marketing, we want free headroom!
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Hilbert's last line sums it up perfectly. Nothing more to say than this imho.