Intel DH61WW / Intel DH61CR / Intel DH61DL Recommended BIOS Version

When to Flash

Please only consider flashing this motherboard if you have a specific issue that is resolved by an update, for example the need to support Windows 8.

BIOS 0116 Recommended

The recommended BIOS version for these two motherboards is version 0116. We do not recommend the use of BIOS version 0120, which is the latest available at this time.

Known Problems with BIOS 0120

System Will not accept DMI Programming

Unable to write SMBIOS OEGStone. Can not install the SMBIOS data. IFlash 2.4 build 064. Port mapper table signature not found.

System May not boot from SATA HDD connected to SATA port 1

System not not always boot reliably from the intended boot device, especially if the boot HDD is not connected to SATA port 0.

Download Links

• Stone BIOS FTP download - http://drivers.stonegroup.co.uk/ftp/Bios/Desktop/Archive/Intel/Current/Upgrade%20to%20v0116.zip
• Intel download page - Intel have now ended all legacy support for their EOL products.

BIOS Update Order

Depending on which version of BIOS you have installed you may need to do up to three BIOS flashes to get to version 0116.

• If you have a BIOS version less than 0048, update to 0048 first.
• If you have a BIOS version greater than 0048 but less than 0099, update to 0099. BIOS 0099 has initial support for Windows 8 features such as Secure Boot.
• Finally, if you have a BIOS version greater than 0099 but less than 0116, update to 0116.
  • Stone DH61WW BIOS 0116.
  • Stone DH61CR BIOS 0116.

Applies to:

• Intel desktop boards DH61CR (BOAMOT-410), DH61WW (BOAMOT-411) and DH61DL (BOAMOT-419 / BOAMOT-423)