As described by many others here, there are still problems with this board and a PCIe card. I have a video capture card (SAA7160) installed in the PCIe slot, but the card is only recognized occasionally. Mainly at cold boot (after power disconnected for some time) and randomly when rebooting, the card is not detected at all.

Of course, I have the latest BIOS installed. I also know that there was a BIOS fix regarding this issue in version 48, and indeed with older versions the card did not work at all. But obviously, the problem has not been resolved completely.

Is there any chance that a future BIOS update will fix this issue? Any help on this problem would be very appreciated!

Thanks,

Georg

Hello,

I built an new pc with an i7-3820 and 64GB Ram on the DX79SR. (Corsair Vengeance LP-Series DDR3-1600

Bios Version should be the newest, 0559.

The first time I tried to boot, i got an memory-error.

After testing all ram-slots with my dimm's i recognized, that the slots 4+8 seem to be broken.

I ran memtest, here, all was ok.

Two times I got a new Board, but I've still the same error with exactly the same ram-slots.

I tested the ram slots with dimms of a friend, but these didn't work, too.

No, my system is orking well, but only with 48GB RAM.

What can I try to get the remaining 16GB RAM working?

Three Boards with exactly the same problem isn't normal.

Is there another way to get this working without getting a new board?

This everytime takes too much time for me to wait for a new board.

Hope anyone can help me here.

Hi,

Yet more grief from this board (over a month now, one thing after another)

Finally got to a stage where I loaded Windows 7 64bit but can't get network connectivity.  Installed the LAN driver from the CD provided.  I have managed to ping my router a couple of times, but this doesn't last.  Windows reports no cable.  There is a cable & the cable is OK.  Tried another known good cable. Same problem.

Tried with Vector Linux live disk and still no connectivity so not a Windows problem.

Then tried downloading the driver from Intel & still no joy.

It appears that the system is trying to initialise the LAN adapter as the green socket LED lights up for a period then goes out for a period.  During this cycle, Windows is trying to do something but can't.

Hi !!!

My primary disk drive has 2 partitions:

Fist: Win XP Pro SP3 x86

Second: Win 7 Ultimate x64

I upgraded my pc with a DZ77GA-70K MB and Win 7 boots OK. Today, a week after I did the upgrade, I tried to boot my Win XP Pro SP3 partition and got bule screens indicating problems with PCI.SYS and SPTD.SYS.

I have tried to Normal Boot (does not work), Safe Boot (does not work), Boot with my original Win XP Disk (does not work).

I guess I am out of options. Any suggestion would be appreciated. My MB has the latest bios version as of today (Version 0064)

eojeda1375

After updating the BIOS of a DH61DL from version 0046 to 0099 and then from 0099 to 0109 the BIOS screen shows "DH61BE" in the top line. I guess, the update utility has indeed misrecognized the board and installed the wrong version, because now there are some problems:

- The network card in the PCIe slot is no longer recognized by the OS (W7); the BIOS says "Not Populated", but nevertheless shows vendor and device ID in the next line.

- The USB3 ports are missing, the BIOS graphic shows only "*" instead of numbers.

Also the number allocation of the USB2 ports is incorrect and an ESATA port is shown.

I tried to downgrade at least back to version 0099, but all available methods failed; installing version 0109 again brings no changes.

How can i get this board to work correctly again?;

This is the first time that I have used this system- pardon me if I make a mistake.

Intel lists 6 different 850 chipsets per the following.

http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/dsktpboards

EXCERPT:

Intel® 850 Chipset Family Boards

• Intel® Desktop Board D850EMD2
• Intel® Desktop Board D850EMV2
• Intel® Desktop Board D850GB
• Intel® Desktop Board D850MD
• Intel® Desktop Board D850MV
• Intel® Desktop Board D850MVSE

However the following utilities do not identify any of the above 850 chipsets.

Intel Chipset Identification Utility V2.91

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=8264

REPORT EXCERPT:

Detected Chipset:    Intel(R) 850 chipset family

Memory Controller:  82850/82850E

I/O Controller:         82801BA (ICH2)

AIDA64 Utility

http://www.aida64.com/downloads

REPORT EXCERPT:

CPU Type: Intel Pentium 4, 1400 MHz (14 X 100)

Motherboard Name: Dell Dimension 8100

Motherboard Chipset: Intel Tehama i850(E)

My Dell Dimension 8100 is not connected to the internet; therefore, I can't use Intel Driver Update Utility.
I have already installed the Dell Dimension 8100 BIOS XP2 (to support WinXP) and plan to install the
latest software for my Intel 82801BA Ultra ATA Storage Controller.   My root problem is that WinXP install
(upgrade from WinME) fails- prior to install, setup complains that I may not have the required support for my
PCI Mass Storage Controller.  Previously, my original hard file crashed and I replaced it with a 500GB hard drive,
with PCI EIDE storage controller.   I only use this computer for email, so I did not see the need for buying
a new computer.

Thanks, Carl

I had a hard drive connected to a Marvell gray SATA connector.  Whenever I put a very large file on it, the file was always corrupted.

Acronis True Image makes 9 GB files when I backup an entire partition.  If I have Acronis put it on the Marvell drive, it is always corrupted.  If I put it on an Intel blue sata connected drive, the file is okay.

Furthermore, if I copy a good backup file on an Intel connected drive to the Marvell connected drive with Windows Explorer, the  copy is corrupt.

I got around the problem by putting both hard drives on Intel Sata (blue) connectors, but I'm not happy.

I have the Marvell 1.2.0.1019 driver installed.  I have the 0070 BIOS installed.  I don't use RAID.

I have BIOS 0099.  When the BIOS starts it plays the Intel jingle.  It is loud, at least in my headphones.  I see no volume control nor any way to disable the jingle.  Any suggestions?  Maybe a BIOS update is in order?

I have BIOS 0099.  When I uncheck the audio in the BIOS, it won't boot.  I see the "Intel inside" screen and then it hangs.  It doesn't display the function key menu.  My guess is it wants to play the Intel jingle but it can't because the audio is disabled.  So it just sits there.

The only way to recover is press the "back to BIOS" button.  This gets me into the BIOS setup.

You can get to the audio enable/disable by clicking Devices >> Onboard Devices.

BIOS bug?

Hello,

I have an Intel DH77EB motherboard and the PCH temperature in the bios never change. It's always 44°

Bios bug or hardware problem, whatcould it be? :|

I have BIOS 0099.  I have an up to date Win7 installed

The Intel web page that supposedly automatically finds drivers that need updating doesn't work very well.  It finds a few, including graphics and audio, but it fails to find many out of date or uninstalled drivers including LAN, Chipset, Management Engine and USB3 drivers.  The Win7 program called Intel Manageability Engine Firmware Recovery Agent.seems similarly inept.

Hi,

I have owned the DQ45CB motherboard for a few years. Started out with Windows Vista, moved to Windows 7 and now Windows 8.

I think I have the latest BIOS (0133) but not sure because the version string on bootup says a different number 86A.0059.2008.0825.1655.

Windows 8 installed fine several months ago onto an Intel SSD hard drive. I have a simple single boot, no additional operating systems, just an additional 1 Tb SATA drive for data.

Starting the computer up has always been a problem. The motherboard will appear to go through POST several times with long pauses before finally going to the Windows boot process. The Windows boot process and performance within the Windows OS seems fine, I can do video editing stably and day-to-day business work is great.

Last week I thought I would try and tweak the BIOS settings to speed up the boot process. Generally my experience with BIOS Settings is that if you get into trouble, you can clear the settings and get back to "last known good" configuration. However I appear to have gotten myself into a mess.

The setting which I think has caused my problem is that the "UEFI boot" was disabled, and I have changed it to enabled. I now have a problem booting into Windows 8 and disabling the BIOS "UEFI boot" option is not fixing the issue. Something has changed and I can't find how to reset.

This is the workaround that I currently use to get into Windows 8 on my SSD:

Boot off of the Windows 8 install DVD.

Go Into Repair mode but then select the option to Shut Down the PC.

Turn off the PC.

Turn on the PC.

Wait for the "Press any key to boot from DVD...." message but DO NOT PRESS A KEY.

Wait 5 seconds.

Windows 8 boots up from SSD. Yay!

Note : I don't know if it matters if I leave the DVD in or take it out for the second boot.

Why am I performing this complicated boot process?

If I don't boot from the DVD, the motherboard will perform POST, then switch to the operating system boot process, however nothing happens.

By which I mean, there is a text-mode cursor flashing on the screen. It moves down the screen several times, gets to about 1/3 of the way and stops. There are no error messages, error codes or beep codes. The system is stalled. If the boot cd was in the drive, the message "Press any key to boot the DVD..." will be on the screen, and the cursor will be flashing at the end of that line. I have left the computer like this for atleast 30 minutes. Windows 8 did not boot.

I have tried googling for answers. I have been into the Windows 8 repair mode of the DVD and tried auto-repair, I have tried the command prompt and using bootrec.exe and bcdedit.exe to initialise the boot loader. At first I was getting the message that the system store could not be found. I tried multiple avenues until I got those tools to report success in setting up the boot loader. However my issue is still the same.

I have also tried reloading Windows 8 from the DVD on top of the current installation (NOT a clean install). Windows 8 came back with my settings and applications in tact however it still will not "cold boot" the operating system from the SSD.

Selecting Restart within Windows 8 is working I believe.

I also tried clearing the BIOS Settings / NVRAM however I don't believe I have been successful. I shut the PC down, removed the power cord and removed the battery. I waited atleast an hour and then re-installed the battery and power cord and booted the system. I got a message during POST that the battery had been removed. I DID NOT get any message about the NVRAM being cleared (should I have?). I also don't think that the settings were reset in the BIOS so I could try this again (I didn't have to update the settings, they were the same as before). I didn't unplug all of the leads from the case, for example there was a powered USB hub plugged in, could that have held power to the NVRAM ?? I should also mention that I have tried replacing the CMOS battery with a new CR2032.

In conjunction with clearing the NVRAM, a clean install of the operating system  is another good option. This of course will necessitate an interruption of my normal business duties so needs to be scheduled carefully.

I have been considering an opportunity to upgrade to the Core i7 platform which would ease the logistics. However I don't wish to discard an otherwise well performing quad core PC if there is some fix I have not tried or considered yet.

Thanks for your feedback. This has been my first Intel motherboard. I have had plenty of bad experiences with poorly integrated motherboards from other manufacturers. I feel that going "straight to the horses mouth" so to speak in sourcing Intel made motherboard with an Intel chipset and Intel processor has the best chance of "just working". I am considering the Z77GA-70K Intel motherboard with Z77 chipset.

I bought this computer:

- Intel G630 / BX80623G630

- Intel DH77EB BOXDH77EB / Version=G39073-304 /  Made 23 April 2012

- Intel SSD 520 60GB Sata3 / SSDSC2CW060A3K5 / Version=G30606-300 / Firmware=400i / Made 08 January 2012

- Kingston Value 4GB DDR3 1333 / KVR1333D3N9/4G / 1.5v

- DVDRW LG GH22NS40 Sata

- PSU Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus 460w / RS-460-PMSR-A3

- Video Integrated HDMI

- HDTV LG 32" HDMI / 32LG30R

- Cheap Keyboard USB omega.com.tw

- Cheap Mouse USB Genius DX-220

- UPS CDP 750VA Battery

I upgraded the BIOS version to 0089, because the first version 0053 gave me problems with SATA3 and the Intel SSD 520. Only BIOS default and AHCI mode. I installed Linux Mint 13 Cinammon 64bits using a USB flash drive (pendrive) Kingston DataTravel. Everything is working. Kernel version until now (uname -r): 3.2.0-31-generic

So far... I've found the following issues:

1- DH77EB Won't boot from SSD while a USB flash drive is plugged in.

Same problem here: DH77EB - Would not boot from SSD while USB flash drive plugged in

2- DH77EB Reboot instead of shutdown.

Same problem here: Reboot instead of shutdown on DH77EB, OS 12.1 and tumbleweed

I solved itby setting Wake OnLANdisabled intheBIOS. So... There must have a problem with Wake On LAN.

I tested the motherboard PCIe Slot with an old Video Card PCIe and I didn't have any problem. I didn't play, I only tested it for awhile on Linux. ECS N8600GT-512DZ GeForce 8600 GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16

I don't have a PCIe 1x card to test those 1x slots. Sorry guys...

Re: Intel DH77EB - Problem with KNC TV-Station DVB-S2 Twin Card & 23.976 hz

DH77EB - Any resolution for PCIe-recognition problem?

PCIe TV tuner issue with Intel 7 series motherboard !!!!!

I didn't have any problem with the Key F2 and the BIOS 0089.

F2 doesn't work on DH77EB bios update 0089

I'm still testing the motherboard...

Hi,

Having fun with these boards....

On the build I've actually got working I have a CPU fan, and front & rear case fans but no aux.  The rear fan is an Arctic Pro F 3 pin, temp controlled jobby, the front, a standard 3 pin and the CPU is an Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 PWM.

On boot, it stops at a message about the fans not working or missing.  I've looked in the BIOS but can only find settings to adjust temp thresholds etc, rather than being able to satisfy the board that all is OK.

I tried putting another fan on the aux, but that didn't help.

Incidentally on my other DP67bg build (with the RAM issues), when that boots, with only CPU & rear fans attached, there is no message.

Presumably there is a setting in the BIOS somewhere that I've missed.  I would greatly appreciate some advice on how to sresolve this.

Thank you.

As the title states I found the root cause of all the misery and agony that DZ68BC users have been encountering with the 003X BIOS.

The root cause is the Intel Management Engine Version.

Initially the DZ68BC was designed to run only one version and that was the Version 7. which works pretty well. Then Introduction of 3rd gen had them Include Version 8 in the BIOS file and by doing so lead to the problems encountered with various versions of the 003x BIOS.

The issues arise coz the BIOS files carry two versions of Intel ME which are 8 & 7, the initial ones did not have both versions in the BIOS files they had only one version hence there were no issues.

I will not go into details of various methods that lead me to this conclusion, unless if any one wants please reply in the thread and i will explain.

DZ68BC Boards that I have tested versions 403 and 402.

The simplest answer and conclusion is Intel should compile 2 separate BIOS files for the DZ68BC

1. For people with 2nd Gen the BIOS should only have the Version 7 Intel ME

2. For people with 3rd Gen the BIOS should only have the Version 8 Intel ME

eg the 0039 BIOS should be two (0039 2nd Gen) and (0039 3rd Gen)

The problem arises when the two are present, and the board cant determine correctly which to install depending on scenario of the set up.

eg If you are to install a 3rd gen you need to have 2nd gen to update then while updating the BIOS the Intel ME stays at the V7 instead of moving to V8 then when you instal 3gen CPU it works but the system becomes unstable mostly with the 0035 BIOS, if you update from 0035 to any 003x or run recovery with same BIOS it moves to V8 the instability is gone but you get Intel ME and PCH issues and if on the 0035 Overclock issue on it.

So its either Intel Complies 2 BIOS for the Board or 1 that has only Version 7 of the Intel ME and they should forget about the Version 8.

Intel PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS acknowledge by also producing a BIOS UPDATE

I have no help from any automatic search, nor by asking questions looking for previous knowledge.

I have a Intel 6 Series board/ C200 Series Chipset family.   Board is DH67BL.   I have a PCI Serial Port which has no driver.   I need a driver for it.   Automatic searches fail to deliver.   Any help would be appreciated.

ThanksDriver

This is the first time that I have used this system- pardon me if I make a mistake.

Intel lists 6 different 850 chipsets per the following.

http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/dsktpboards

EXCERPT:

Intel® 850 Chipset Family Boards

• Intel® Desktop Board D850EMD2
• Intel® Desktop Board D850EMV2
• Intel® Desktop Board D850GB
• Intel® Desktop Board D850MD
• Intel® Desktop Board D850MV
• Intel® Desktop Board D850MVSE

However the following utilities do not identify any of the above 850 chipsets.

Intel Chipset Identification Utility V2.91

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=8264

REPORT EXCERPT:

Detected Chipset:    Intel(R) 850 chipset family

Memory Controller:  82850/82850E

I/O Controller:         82801BA (ICH2)

AIDA64 Utility

http://www.aida64.com/downloads

REPORT EXCERPT:

CPU Type: Intel Pentium 4, 1400 MHz (14 X 100)

Motherboard Name: Dell Dimension 8100

Motherboard Chipset: Intel Tehama i850(E)

My Dell Dimension 8100 is not connected to the internet; therefore, I can't use Intel Driver Update Utility.
I have already installed the Dell Dimension 8100 BIOS XP2 (to support WinXP) and plan to install the
latest software for my Intel 82801BA Ultra ATA Storage Controller.   My root problem is that WinXP install
(upgrade from WinME) fails- prior to install, setup complains that I may not have the required support for my
PCI Mass Storage Controller.  Previously, my original hard file crashed and I replaced it with a 500GB hard drive,
with PCI EIDE storage controller.   I only use this computer for email, so I did not see the need for buying
a new computer.

Thanks, Carl

Hi,

Yet more grief from this board (over a month now, one thing after another)

Finally got to a stage where I loaded Windows 7 64bit but can't get network connectivity.  Installed the LAN driver from the CD provided.  I have managed to ping my router a couple of times, but this doesn't last.  Windows reports no cable.  There is a cable & the cable is OK.  Tried another known good cable. Same problem.

Tried with Vector Linux live disk and still no connectivity so not a Windows problem.

Then tried downloading the driver from Intel & still no joy.

It appears that the system is trying to initialise the LAN adapter as the green socket LED lights up for a period then goes out for a period.  During this cycle, Windows is trying to do something but can't.

As described by many others here, there are still problems with this board and a PCIe card. I have a video capture card (SAA7160) installed in the PCIe slot, but the card is only recognized occasionally. Mainly at cold boot (after power disconnected for some time) and randomly when rebooting, the card is not detected at all.

Of course, I have the latest BIOS installed. I also know that there was a BIOS fix regarding this issue in version 48, and indeed with older versions the card did not work at all. But obviously, the problem has not been resolved completely.

Is there any chance that a future BIOS update will fix this issue? Any help on this problem would be very appreciated!

Thanks,

Georg

I'm sure like most of you, your USB 3.0 ports are not working under Windows 8.  When I saw the firmware updates dated 5/9/2013, I thought finally.  Well after installing the update I can say they still don't work.  I install both updates, front and rear.  The front update processes fine...and those ports may work, but I don't have them hooked up.  The rear update throws the message Device not found!

Any help to get this working under Windows 8, would be much appreciated.

Regards...