[johnnieq]

As the title states I am looking for an updated BIOS for my EVGA NF66 650i Ultra motherboard. EVGA's website shows the newest version for my motherboard as 5.0, which is kind of strange seeing as how I bought it new with 6.0 on it.

Below is the info I could find on my system:

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Nvidia's Control Panel System Update Utility in the "Manage Your System BIOS" screen displays this info:
Current BIOS version: 2.053.91
Current BIOS date: 7/11/2007
Current BIOS ID: 6A61IL02
Flash ROM type: SST49LF0408
Flash ROM size: 512KB
BIOS manufacturer: NVIDIA
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In the Registry it shows this info:
BaseBoardManufacturer: EVGA
BaseBoardProduct: NF66
BaseBoard version: 2
BIOSRreleaseDate: 7/11/2007
BIOSVendor: Phoenix Technologies, LTD
BIOSVersion: 6.00PG
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And the boot screen displays this BIOS info:
Phoenix-AwardBIOS v6.00PG
(6A61IL02) ReleaseNumber 731N2P03
NVIDIA BIOS version: BIOS version: 2.053.91
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Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, johnnieq.

[GigaWatt]

your BIOS release date is 7.11.2007. the BIOS on EVGA's site is released 9.11.2008, so obviously the one you have found on EVGA's site is newer than the one you currently have...

here are quotes from the official EVGA forum on the new BIOS release, along with instructions on how to install the new BIOS and links to it in a variety of formats...

P05 BIOS is available now, the major highlights are listed below:

• Added support for new Penryn dual core CPUs
• Added FSB-overclocking support to the new Penryn FSB-1066/1333 CPUs
• Fixed compatibility issues of OS + ACPI
• Fixed restoring disabled device states & fan speeds after suspend/resume
• Fixed PCI and PCIe compatibility issues
• Added device functionality improvements (includes GPUs & Sound cards)
• Fixed SATA / MAC / USB compatibility issues
• Added support for auto-overvoltaging when overclocking
• Improved nTune compatibility
• Improved memory compatibility

BIOS updating can be accomplished VIA the below methods:


FLOPPY Installation - Recommended installation method

• Download the following executable: NF66_P05.exe
• Insert blank floppy disk into drive and run executable
• Restart machine, and set floppy as the primary boot device
• Press "Y" to program BIOS
• After flash, power off PC completely, on reboot load defaults in BIOS

CD/DVD Installation - Recommended installation method

• Download the following .iso file: NF66_P05.iso
• Use a CD Burning software to burn the .iso image onto a blank CD (Nero, Alochol 120%, MagicISO etc.)
• Restart machine, and set the CD Drive as the primary boot device.
• The BIOS flash process will begin, Press “Y” to program BIOS.
• After flash remove the CD, power off PC Completely.
• Turn on the PC and load defaults in BIOS.

Windows Installation - Alternate installation method
Note- If you have an older version of the NVIDIA Update Utility, please remove it before installing this new version

• Before updating your BIOS, please load BIOS defaults by hitting the delete key during POST and select: “Load Defaults.” Now select “Save & Exit Setup.” After that has been completed please follow these instructions:
• Download the following files: NVIDIA Update Center and 650i_P05.bin
• Install the latest NVIDIA Update Center and run the program. (Use ONLY the above version, DO NOT use any previous version of NVIDIA Update Center.)
• Once Update Center opens, Check the box “Clear CMOS” and then hit apply at the bottom right hand corner
• Now select browse and locate NF66_P05.bin
• Select load bios
• After update center finishes, completely shutdown your system
• Once the system is off, unplug your PSU and press the power button on the front of your case. (This will discharge the Motherboard.)
• Wait 30-60 seconds to turn on or plug in your PSU and start up your system.
• Press "Delete" to once again enter the BIOS, and load defaults. Save and exit; your system BIOS is now updated.