@build4fun - Lets just make unlocked BIOS, then you can change yourself! The BIOS set I posted at #18, only changed one slot per BIOS into x4x4x4x4, but it may have also needed changed in other areas of the BIOS aside from setup (which looks like I did not do)
See post #26, answer my questions there and give me requested images, then I will make unlocked BIOS (unlocked as in only regarding this issue for now)

I will use latest stock BIOS, if you want other updates to it after that feel free. I'm only mentioning, so you know I'm not going to use above linked BIOS, unless you think I should due to the VROC addition?
None of that is going to work until the slot you use is bifurcated properly, so I can see why you'd have those poor testing results

@Tonnage - If you can do it faster, see post #26, answer me those questions and give me those images.

Hi Guys
@build4fun that modded bios does not work on my board
I used ezfash and it just says incorrect bios, i am already on version 2002, should I have used Flashback???

@Lost_N_BIOS Ill post the pics as soon as i get a chance.
the bios version 2002 that is the latest does not look at all like the manual for the Asus Rampage VI Extreme

@Tonnage ,

Yes you ALWAYS need to use Flashback to flash a modded BIOS for ASUS board.
Rename the BIOS file to R6E.cap. Follow the Flashback instructions from the ASUS R6E user manual (put the BIOS file on USB stick, insert the USB drive in the right USB port, press and hold the flash back button for a x seconds... I do not remember on the top of my head exactly how many seconds - read the manual lol :).

@Lost_N_BIOS ,

Thanks I'll have a look and see what happens with your suggestion.

hi @Lost_N_BIOS here are the pics

@build4fun thought that I should have used the flashback...was lazy...pc in tough place to reach...lol

what makes the modded bios better? what are the advantages?

is it better to unlock the modded version?

@Tonnage - thanks for pics, I will unlock BIOS now for all this bifurcation stuff for you guys
@build4fun - should I use your mod/updated BIOS (Due to VROC) or stock one?

@build4fun
If your problem is power, maybee the asrock ultra could help you https://www.asrock.com/mb/spec/product.a...AD%20M.2%20CARD.
This card has a power connector for extra power input.
Otherwise http://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/CS-product_nvme.htm with 4 samsung 970 pro and you're good. ;)

@Lost_N_BIOS could you please use @build4fun modded bios for myself...if it has the latest stuff in ...it makes more sense to use that?

thanks

@danielp87 ,
Thanks the v2 of Hyper M.2 x16 card solved the power delivery issue that v1. had. I, of course, had to try both v1 and v2 in my fruitless attempts and I still have both.

But, yeah, if I would do it all over again today, I would go with the highpoint raid card (that did not exist when I started out this project) and install Samsung 970 PROs in it.

VROC is still not cooked, even 2 years after launch.
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@Tonnage ,

Yeah that would make sense. I looked at the BIOS files @Lost_N_BIOS prepared (from feb). They are modded BIOS 1604. Original Asus 1604 has been pulled off the ASUS site since (no longer available). However, for testing, they will do the trick I think.

One more thing I just saw that Intel has released a new microcode updated for a bunch CPUs on October 28 (https://github.com/platomav/CPUMicrocodes/tree/master/Intel). So I updated the modded BIOS 2002 with the new mCode which is now release 65. I will test it first before I post it.

I assume mCode release 65 is, again, yet another attempt at closing the side channel issues (Spectre etc family of bugs). Have not read anything official about it yet though. so better go slow with adopting the latest mCode and wait for some feedback from others before going to 65.

Update: Just read some people are having issues with mCode release 65 (Intel, AMD, VIA & Freescale CPU Microcode Repositories Discussion (21)) = not booting anymore. So lets stay away from that one for now and stick with 64 which is already in the modded 2002.

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@Lost_N_BIOS , it would be great if you could modd this one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tPnWggU...x3UsmrBLRXQuVP5. I can do the mCode update to release 65 later.

Yes, I will use build4fun's BIOS as base then Sorry for delays here guys, busy and buried, but I am on this, please be patient

* Edit - @Tonnage @build4fun - Sorry, I didn't realize until now that the submenu that has IOH controls for bifurcation on this model are outside of the main setup menu (Not hidden in advanced), so this will require some in-depth editing, and some initial testing for informational purposes by you guys so I can finalize a mod BIOS.
Do either of you have flash programmer? If yes, whoever does, send me a dump of your BIOS and you will be the initial tester until I sort somethings out. Once that is done, then I will make a BIOS you can both USB Flashback, using your mod stock BIOS as the base.

@Lost_N_BIOS , Sorry I do not have a flash programmer.
Thank you for all your work and dedication to the community!

@build4fun @Lost_N_BIOS ive got a chip reader
but see attached..
which one is the bios chip?

@Tonnage - The BIOS chips x2 are located to left of SB, between the SB and in-between 2nd/3rd PCIE Slots, under the shield as you see below
You have to take off the cover/shield, and then the black SB Heatsink as well


Or, you can wait, I am helping someone else with similar type of edit and they have programmer, so once sorted on that edit then I'll know it's OK/safe here too

Naked board below + BIOS chips close-up
https://www.tweaktown.com/image.php?imag...review_full.jpg
https://www.tweaktown.com/image.php?imag...review_full.jpg

Removal in steps shown here
https://proclockers.com/reviews/motherbo...review/page/0/3

hi

Any news???

@Tonnage - no, all attempts failed during edit attempts, due to where/how this menu is in the BIOS (not in setup), so for now I have not figure out a way to do this yet

Your help is always appreciated.

Hope you get it right bud

Strongs

If there is any thing I can do to help or test pleas let me know

Cheers