The Aopen AK79G Max Bios R1.04 is a peripheral device primarily used in computer systems as a BIOS update to support AMD CPU types. This device is often used as a replacement for original BIOS firmware of OEM made motherboards and to fix stability issues in the original BIOS. The Aopen AK79G Max Bios R1.04 can be downloaded from the AOpen’s official product site free of charge.

List of Features

• Up to 400 MHz CPU clock speed
• DDR SDRAM support up to 3 GB
• 2 x Serial ATA Connectors which supports Serial ATA with RAID 0, 1 function
• Nvidia nForce 2 Ultra 400 Chipset
• Front audio panel
• IEEE-1394 onboard
• AGP 8x supported
• 4 x DIMM slots for up to 3GB PC 3200 DDR SDRAM Memory

Specifications

The Aopen AK79G Max Bios R1.04 has the following technical specifications:

• Chipset: Nvidia nForce 2 Ultra 400
• CPU Support: AMD Athlon / Duron (Socket 462)
• Memory Support: 3GB DDR SDRAM PC3200
• Expansion Slot: 5 x PCI, 1 x AGP 8x
• Onboard Devices: 2 x Serial ATA Connectors which support up to RAID 0, 1 function, Realtek RTL8211B for the Gigabit Ethernet LAN, on-board IEEE-1394

Known Issues and Troubleshooting

Users sometimes experience issues regarding system stability after flashing their BIOS with this device. The device updates an existing last-gen motherboard by unlocking support for dual-channel DDR400 memory as a solution to CPU instability experienced by motherboards with less optimised stock BIOS settings. Users should take precautions due to complications when flashing one's BIOS. Failure of flashing with firmware only reliable with a specific hardware setup may include issues such as boot up failure etc. We highly encourage ensuring proper support before proceeding with the update.

Drivers

The Aopen AK79G Max Bios R1.04 does not require drivers to be installed. Rather, users simply need to follow the instructions included within the package and perform an upgrade on the motherboard.