The BIOS version i used was the last one, v0910, i mistakenly wrote 0901 on the file, i double-checked it now

Neither of the chips are good. I guess that empty space next to controller should have been the chip location. Are those Marvell ports bootable? Maybe the firmware is just for RAID and bootable RAID, nothing more. The two files you posted are not related. The first one is the OROM "1B4B-9120 Marvell AHCI 1.0.0.1033" for legacy mode, while the second is just the loader for the EFI driver. The EFI driver "Marvell 91xx-92xx AHCI 1.1.0.1005" is one position above, in 4331898D-CCB8-4108-898C-A5CC81442B28. In CSMCORE there is also OROM "1B4B-9172 Marvell RAID 1.0.0.0026", which should be RAID capable. If you had that controller, chances are you would have seen the firmware.

I do not have the 9172 controller nor is this motherboard Marvell bootable Raid capable, only Marvell AHCI.

Looks the 1B4B-9172 Marvell RAID module within the Asus Bios is there only when i'm using Raid (Intel Smart Response Technology) to be compatible when i plug a hard drive.

End of the story!

Hi there, just joined to try and get some new firmware added maybe for the Marvel 91xx.

The problem is this is a pci-e flasher but I imagine the firmware is the same.

Current version on offer here is 2.2.0.1125b the one spotted is 2.3.0.1007 and can be downloaded from station drivers (Link and file removed as apparently wont work)
The problem for me is is the bios and firmware are in one single file with no extension inside the bin folder called image and Im unsure how o extract it or fix it to be ready to be added to a rom mod for mainboard Asus Sabertooth X58.

So I hope you clever guys can figure this out and give this newguy a helping hand, if not or that turns out to be rubbish then never mind me... :D

I think this is the right thread for you:
Problems to get Marvell 91xx BIOS modules updated

I can give you my working Bios 1402 for Sabertooth x58 with following mod's - use at on your own risk:
-Marvel 1038 incl. FW 2301007 and Bootloader 1010002bv5
-Intel RST(e) 12.9.0.2006 with TRIM in RAID0 support
-JMicron JMB36x RAID ROM 1.07.28

thanks to Fernando and lordkag

Thanks for that, now I dont really use raid on this machine but I shall give that a try.
Ill also follow that thread link (I have already read it before joining) and join into the discussion.

Thanks again. ;)

@wasisdn
Thanks for attached file.

Im currently running a bios found at www.bios-mods.com—attached at bottom—with the following mods:

- Marvell 91xx AHCI/RAID ROM: v1.0.0.1038
- Marvell 91xx firmware 2.2.0.1125b
- Marvell 91xx bootloader 1.0.1.0002b
- JMicron JMB36x RAID ROM: v1.0.8.01
- Intel RST(e) RAID ROM: v12.9.0.2006 (no trim)

Your attached file provides

-Marvel 1038 incl. FW 2301007 and Bootloader 1010002bv5
-Intel RST(e) 12.9.0.2006 with TRIM in RAID0 support
-JMicron JMB36x RAID ROM 1.07.28

Since you're a fellow Sabertooth X58 user, have you ever managed to solve the issue—or does it matter—that any drives attached to the Marvel 91xx chip, when selected as boot drive is listed with an IDE prefix even though the controller is set to AHCI mode?
Also haven't found any explanation why, Asus specify a Marvel 9128 chip on their motherboard specifications listing, and the original bios has a different chip ID 9123.

Ive read a few threads up and down twice and found no mention of it or any other thread that explains this though I seen the question asked by others, or maybe I entirely missed a reply somewhere that explains it.

Now performance wise and this is why I wonder about these things, is a Samsung 840 Pro attached to the Marvel controller in AHCI mode (boot drive) has a read of 420Mb/s max and a Write of 252Mb/s Max (but while attached to a sata 2 controller I get a consistent Write 275Mb/s max with the mod I originally posted above. Haven't tried your mods, but hence I have interest in the 2.3.0.1007 firmware...

I would be interested in resolving the IDE Prefix in drives listing so it actually reflects the proper controller mode or shows up like the others).

FYI your JMicron is older than the one I have currently JMicron JMB36x RAID ROM v1.0.8.01 your mod has 1.07.28.

I attach my current bios mod for you to research and maybe even update your bios mod with the JMicron bits since yours offers much better firmware and accompanying bootloader for the Marvel 91xx that the one Im currently running.

Thanks again.

Zitat von atomota im Beitrag #157

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Im currently running a bios found at www.bios-mods.com—attached at bottom—with the following mods:

- Marvell 91xx AHCI/RAID ROM: v1.0.0.1038
- Marvell 91xx firmware 2.2.0.1125b
- Marvell 91xx bootloader 1.0.1.0002b
- JMicron JMB36x RAID ROM: v1.0.8.01
- Intel RST(e) RAID ROM: v12.9.0.2006 (no trim)

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Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #158

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@ atomota:
As wasisdn has already mentioned, your posts regarding the Marvell SATA Firmware match much better the topic of this thread.
That is why I have moved your discussion with wasisdn here.
This way it is much easier for wasisdn and other visitors of this thread to find your discussion.

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Zitat von wasisdn im Beitrag #159

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The correct Firmware for Marvell ROM 1.0.0.1038 is 2.3.0.1007 with Bootloader 1.0.1.0002bv5, your older FW and BL is actually for Mavel ROM 1.0.0.1033.

I have used same Bios like you but lordkag was so kind to extract the 3 single modules for the Marvell controller with correct header from the bin update file (same as you have attached before) to insert them in the sabertooth bios.

For JMicron I can also give you a Bios with this 1.0.8.01 ROM module but I've tested it allready and found my externel RAID5 Box connectet to JMicron eSATA initializing much faster with 1.0.7.28 ROM during boot.

I don't run any SSD on the Marvell but I have tested a Crucial m550 in single AHCI mode. What I can say is the seq. read rate is higher but overall the drive run much smoother and faster with the Intel SATA2 controller. But if I run the Marvell in AHCI mode there is no IDE prefix listet, just showing me the HDD size and AHCI.

About the Device ID I'am not sure, better ask lordkag. What I know is the ROM and FW for ID9128 and ID9123 is same, just have to open the module with Hexeditor and correct the Device-ID.

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I have attached few more Bios-mods to my last post incl. JMicron 1.8, latest Realtek-LAN 2.64 and also the older Marvell ROM 1033 with correct bootloader and FW modules.

About the Bios IDE thing I have to see later when I'm at home...

The ID is selected depending on the controller's mode: 91A3 in IDE, 9123 in AHCI, 9128 in RAID. If you have a controller only capable of IDE or AHCI, it will have the right ID. If you have a controller capable of RAID, like 9128, it will use an OROM with 9123 ID and switch it on the fly to match the mode. Use 9123 ROM/BIOS if you have 9128 controller - this is Marvell's way of doing things. As for the IDE label, haven't seen anyone else mentioning it, don't know if it is something you can fix. Use proper ID as explained above, check in mainboard BIOS, check in Marvell BIOS.

Hello.
I have (1st) PC on motherboard P6X58D Premium with latest BIOS version 1501.
I use all 8 onboard SATA port including 2 of Marvell Controller.
It work 5 years with 3 x 2GB RAM and all was be fine.
Today I install 6 x 4GB RAM and... marvell controller no longer work I use good memory, SAMSUNG ORIGINAL. These 6 RAM modules worked 3 years in my 2nd PC without any problem. I remove CMOS battery for 5 minutes, all settings go to default, but it not help. 1st PC sees all 6 modules (24GB), but no HDD what plug on marvell controller.
Remove 3 of 6 modules make marvell controller work back. But I want 24GB and marvell controller...

Can firmware upgrade help me?
I use freeDOS for launch Marvell_91xx_AHCI_Controller_Firmware_2.2.0.1125b it is work, but show me message what that firmware for DEV_9123 and my DEV_914D...
I see progress and have reboot, but my marvell firmware dont change... I have 1.0.0.1025...
Help please and sorry for my english.

Zitat von lordkag im Beitrag #162

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The ID is selected depending on the controller's mode: 91A3 in IDE, 9123 in AHCI, 9128 in RAID. If you have a controller only capable of IDE or AHCI, it will have the right ID. If you have a controller capable of RAID, like 9128, it will use an OROM with 9123 ID and switch it on the fly to match the mode. Use 9123 ROM/BIOS if you have 9128 controller - this is Marvell's way of doing things. As for the IDE label, haven't seen anyone else mentioning it, don't know if it is something you can fix. Use proper ID as explained above, check in mainboard BIOS, check in Marvell BIOS.

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