Intel Communities: Message List - DN2800MT renders BIOS settings read only

Re: DN2800MT renders BIOS settings read only

webadmin@intel.com — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:09:04 GMT

Hello,

I have exactly the same problem, latest BIOS version (162) doesn't solve this issue.

Mainboard is completely useless with such a behaviour.

Will Intel plan to do something about it ?

Re: DN2800MT renders BIOS settings read only

webadmin@intel.com — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:03:51 GMT

Hello,

Intel released new bios version 161.

Try if resolve yours problem but I don't think, release notes not report nothing about.

My problem with tv tuner are still present.

Re: DN2800MT renders BIOS settings read only

webadmin@intel.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:14:21 GMT

Hello,

I've returned the board to the supplier because I think it is defective. I agree with enaut, and I think it is a bug in the bios and Intel have to deal with it!

But thanks for your tip if I get back the board and still behaves like this I will try this toolkit.

Regards: Peter

Re: DN2800MT renders BIOS settings read only

webadmin@intel.com — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:32:55 GMT

Thanks for the info!

Actually I do not use that exact mainboard I just had the exact same symptoms. I created my own thread here:

Mainboard DX58SO2 BIOS is not able to write anymore! Is there a way to reset everything?

The problem does not seem to be mainboard specific...

I think I will not install any OS in EFI mode since I already gave it for warranty exchange twice. I guess I can't do that infinitly oO...

Ok maybe I'll test it again if I see somewhere a fix note: "fixing problem when modifying EFI Bootmenu" or something similar. But until then or until some qualified Intel Developer asks for reproduction/testing help I'll just use it without EFI which is a pitty .

Re: DN2800MT renders BIOS settings read only

webadmin@intel.com — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:37:00 GMT

Hello,

as reported on this Intel document:

http://qdms.intel.com/dm/d.aspx/3C621435-090C-4E38-A54E-7B0E51612DC7/PCN111843-00.pdf

seems that exist an bios for DN2800MT mb version 161 (two version newer of actual at downloadcenter)

but not yet maybe released to public.

Hope that fix all problems found until nowadays...and hope that be released soon...

Re: DN2800MT renders BIOS settings read only

webadmin@intel.com — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:20:58 GMT

@noctem

I don't know if I really get you right. I have to stress though that I'm a simple user no Vendor or stuff. Meaning I bought a Board according to a list of features. However if I enable one of the feature I specifically wanted The board is rendered unusable. I consider that a bug in the firmware and honestly I think its Intels Job to fix this not mine. Even though I might be able to do this I think its not worth the effort to fix this issue just for my board.

And I am really frustrated that I can't find any place where I can post a ticket about that problem. I mean it reproducable and quite clear where to search for the error! But no Intel just repairs the board and sends it back without fixing the initial problem

Intel your support is great but your maintenance of your models and firmware sucks!

Re: DN2800MT renders BIOS settings read only

webadmin@intel.com — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:09:29 GMT

This isn´t really a solution but rather a work-around to the problem.

If you know exactly which Bios settings you need to change, why not make a custom Bios Update with Intel Integrator Toolkit?

We use this tool to daily alter Bioses with custom splash screens and locked settings so that our end-customers can´t render the board unbootable (SATA IDE/ACHI/Raid settings and so on)

Re: DN2800MT renders BIOS settings read only

webadmin@intel.com — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:10:08 GMT

My board survived the firmware update, but still behaves this silly way. I think I'm gonna return the board!!!!

Thanks for your answer.

Peter

Re: DN2800MT renders BIOS settings read only

webadmin@intel.com — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:31:34 GMT

I didn't find any solution except updating the firmware (which renders the board broken - it stops even before activating the graphics hardware or firmware update routines) and send it in for a waranty treat.

Re: DN2800MT renders BIOS settings read only

webadmin@intel.com — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:58:39 GMT

Hello,

I have the exact same issue. Unable to change any values in the bios except the date and the time. The error exists in the latest bios (159) also. I've tried to disconnect the battery for about 3 hours but the settings remained, and still can't change any value. Does anybody have any solution?

Intel!!!? Do you have any comment on this?

Peter