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What's new in Thaiphoon Burner 14.0.0.0 Build 0601

May 31, 2018
  • Thaiphoon Burner Super Blaster 14.0.0.0 has been released. It is a non-planned version with the special improvements for the AMD Family 17h processors.
  • Fixed a bug due to the Maximum Clock Cycle Time of the Timing Table Editor for DDR2 SPD not being correctly set and displayed;
  • The SPD Generator has been improved. The new “DIMM Thermal Sensor” checkbox has been added. Various SPD bytes are additionally set in accordance with JEDEC SPD4 annexes for UDIMM and RDIMM;
  • The Product Details editor has two extra dropped-down listboxes specific for DDR3 and DDR4 registered DRAM modules;
  • Added preliminary identification of Micron’s new generation DDR4 8-Gbit 1ynm J-die DRAM components with Design ID Z21C;
  • The Micron Technology DDR2 Part Numbering system has been attached to build and display markings for single-die and some of dual-die DRAM components;
  • The “Bright Gray” color scheme has been changed and renamed to “Native”;
  • A new efficient SMBus Controller programming algorithm has been used for AMD systems. It performs SPD reading 40 times faster. Now it takes about 0.20 seconds to complete reading a 512-Kbit SPD EEPROM;
  • The XMP Enhancer is capable of reading the Timing register sets of the AMD Family 10h processors (AMD Ryzen 1000 series, AMD Ryzen 2000 series and AMD Epyc). This enables to create XMP profiles on the base of the current DRAM timings. It is possible to read DRAM timings from two DRAM controllers independently;
  • The “DRAM Controller Status” viewer is a new powerful addition that was designed to check various parameters and the current DRAM timings of the AMD Family 17h processors

New in Thaiphoon Burner 13.0.0.0 build 0505 (Apr 5, 2018)

  • The new Timing Table Editor for DDR2 SPD has been developed. It has an in-depth interface design implementation that allows editing all the necessary memory timings of SPD intuitively.
  • Every editing tool now has a navigation bar in one color style and minimum set of control buttons. The color of the navigation bar is customized in the Settings menu.
  • The procedure for analyzing Part Numbers of memory modules now supports the DDR4 Part Numbering system of Smart Modular. This helps to determine DRAM Manufacturer and DRAM Die if these two required parameters were not programmed in SPD.
  • To comply with the “JEDEC SPD for DDR4 Release 3 Annex” the Timing Table Editor sets the Maximum DRAM Cycle Time to 1.6 ns (625 MHz) for every preset of the JEDEC standard speed bin list.
  • The SPDWD Patch Assistant enables to select the PCIEXBAR address from the list, which is filled with the three base addresses being most typical for the Intel platform.
  • Added description for all the SPD bytes of DDR4 LRDIMM being displayed on the Statusbar.
  • SPD release dates of DDR4 DRAM modules have been revised.
  • The “Product Details” Editor sets the Odd Parity bit in all the Manufacturer ID Codes to meet JEDEC requirements.
  • Added SMBus Controller Device ID of Intel Gemini Lake code-named SOCs to enable accessing SPD EEPROM.
  • The part marking of Hynix DDR2 SDRAM components, mounted on the third-party DRAM modules, is determined.
  • The full report includes detailed information specific to hybrid DDR4 NVDIMM modules.
  • The SPD Browser enables to fetch SPD dumps from the SPD database by “NVDIMM” module type.
  • Fixed a bug due to the Register Manufacturer and Register Model fields not being displayed for DDR4 NVRDIMM and DDR4 LRDIMM.
  • Fixed a bug due SPD data not being decoded when opening the SPD dump from the database if the “Add to shortcuts” button has been pressed before.
  • Fixed “Division by zero” error due to SPD reporting not being possible for certain DRAM module manufacturers.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 12.0.0.1 build 0112 (Jan 13, 2018)

  • Part Number of SpecTek DRAM components is displayed and build in accordance with Micron’s Part Numbering;
  • Part Number of Hynix DDR2 components is displayed and built in accordance with legacy and new Hynix rules;
  • Attached DDR3 DRAM part numbering system of Elpida Memory to build DRAM part numbers;
  • Attached the latest part numbering system of Nanya Technology for DDR4 8Gb A-die components;
  • Added building part numbers for Qimonda DDR2 DRAM components;
  • A simple process manager has been developed to prevent SPD data from corruption and inconsistency while reading EEPROM Before reading SPD EEPROM content the program enumerates all running processes to find ones related to temperature and RGB LED control software, eg ASUS Aura Sync based applications When found, the list of all unsafe processes is displayed The user can terminate them or ignore the warning;
  • Module Series is displayed in the summary and full reports for GSKILL, Corsair, GoodRAM, AMD and Crucial DRAM modules;
  • A huge improvement in building part numbers and die identification of DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM components has been made If this data is not found in SPD bytes the alternative function is called for analyzing the part number of memory modules to determine the manufacturer and die generation of used DRAM components This functions works perfectly for memory modules manufactured by Apacer, ASint, Crucial, Ramaxel, RAmos, Kingmax, Swissbit, Smart Modular and others;
  • The SPD Browser can fetch SPD dumps from SPD database by DRAM Manufacturer criteria Besides, after updating the SPD database file the user can browse the recently added SPD dumps immediately or by executing “NEW” search query lately;
  • The Comparator tool provides reading SPD EEPROM content to the right HEX panel which is defined for reference purposes This improvement lets the user compare SPDs of their modules quick and easy;
  • Used a PageControl component to switch between the three modes of Welcome Screen, Full Summary/Report and HEX Such an interface design concept makes UI more responsive and takes less time to redraw the interface itself;
  • SPD reading/writing is performed two times faster for 4-Kbit DDR4 EEPROM devices;
  • The new efficient programming algorithm for Intel SMBus Host Controllers enables to read SPD EEPROM data 14 times faster Now it takes about 500 milliseconds to complete reading of 512 SPD bytes

New in Thaiphoon Burner 11.0.0.0 Build 0704 (Jul 4, 2017)

  • After taking a screenshot the user is suggested to upload it to RGho.st free image hosting for future use on forums. The program automatically retrieves received hyperlinks and BB-code from RGho.st web server response and displays them to user.
  • When SPD EEPROM reading is complete the program scans its SPD database for SPD availability by the Part Number of the DRAM module. If the required Part Number is not found, the user is asked permission to upload their SPD to the temporary repository at RGho.st for being added to the SPD database.
  • The XMP Enhancer Professional for DDR4 SPD has been internally updated to version 3.0. Now it is fully integrated with the SPD database providing the user with a simple and quick way of integrating XMP 2.0 profiles of original memory modules. The XMP Enhancer scans the SPD database to prepare a list of found XMP 2.0 profiles and sorts them by frequency.
  • The SPD Comparator has the integration with the SPD database too. You can compare your SPD data with the reference SPD from the database. For this purpose a combobox has been added to list all relevant SPDs sorted by module’s part number. SPD CRC is displayed for each of two Comparator’s panels.
  • A new “DRAM” column has been added to the SPD Browser report structure. This column displays DRAM manufacturer if it has been programmed by memory module manufacturer.
  • Two new “Dark Frog” and “Meadow Mouse” color schemes have been added.
  • The ProMOS Technology identifier has been added to the DRAM Manufacturers list of the “Product Details” editor.
  • Fixed a bug in the SPD Backup Manager that prevented the backup database from accessing after cancelling the issued context menu command to clear the backup database.
  • SMBus Controller unlocking tricks now work on the Intel X79 and X99 chipsets.
  • Added support for the second dedicated SMBus Controller of the Intel Xeon E5 v2 and Intel Core-i7 3000 series processors.
  • The new version has been tested on 27 new SPD dumps from Corsair DDR4 memory modules for DRAM identification purposes.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 10.0.0.0 Build 0320 (Mar 20, 2017)

  • SPD CRC and the time spent reading entire SPD array are displayed on the status bar of the main window;
  • The new “Open if found” checkbox has been placed on the “Quick Search Panel” to open the first found SPD dump in the currently selected database file;
  • Support for the second SMBus controller of the Intel “Ivy Bridge-EP” (LGA2011 v2) and Core i7 “Broadwell-E” (6800 and 6900 series) processors has been added. This enables accessing up to eight SPD EEPROM on the second DIMM branch;
  • The “SPDWD Patch Assistant” toolbox formerly known as “BIOS SMBus Patch Assistant” and previously distributed as a standalone application is now integrated into Thaiphoon Burner. This tool is designed to search for the “SPD Write Disable Bit” signatures within BIOS files;
  • It’s now possible to dump all the SPD EEPROM devices through /xs and /xb command line parameters. The first parameter lets you save SPD array in text format and the second one – in binary format. Both the parameters can be used simultaneously and be adjusted through the “Settings” dialog box. The Demo version allows savings the first 143 SPD bytes only;
  • Two previously missing Device IDs of the Intel ICH10 series LPC controller have been added to the SMBus unhide routine what makes SPD access possible;
  • Part number identification of SK hynix DDR4 DRAM components being used on the G.Skill Trident Z RGB series modules has been added;
  • To calculate capacity of memory modules the new procedure has been written. The previous code was inconsistent for 128 GB memory modules equipped with 4H 3DS DRAM components;
  • DIMM capacity is measured and displayed in gigabytes (GB) if it exceeds 512 MB;
  • SPD Browser is now capable of searching for SPD dumps of memory modules with 128 GB capacity;
  • VrefDQ voltage levels are correctly interpreted for LRDIMM with SPD revision 1.2;
  • Lithography Resolution (Process node) for Samsung, Micron and SK hynix DDR4 DRAM components has been corrected in accordance with the NDA roadmaps. Besides, this parameter is also displayed for Nanya, Samsung and SK hynix DDR3, DDR2 and DDR SDRAM parts;
  • DRAM Die Revision is displayed in the “Die Density / Count” section of the Summary report if Samsung, SK hynix, Micron or Nanya DRAM components have been determined. If the Die Revision is not provided by SPD specification or it was not programmed by memory module manufacturer, the program can obtain it from the DRAM part number;
  • The newest Micron 16nm H-die and E-die (Z11C/Z11B) DDR4 components are identified. Abbreviated and full marks are displayed for the following Micron DDR4 components: D9VHP, D9VHQ, D9VPP, D9VRW, D9VXL, D9VXN, D9TBK, D9TNZ, D9VHS, D9VJP, D9VRX, D9VWZ, D9VXM, D9VXP, D9WCN, D9SXX, D9TRJ, D9TCH, D9VGW, D9VNK, D9VXH, D9VXG, D9VQL, D9VNM, D9VWL;
  • The Micron Technology manufacturing location identifiers list has been revised and enhanced to comply with the official list;
  • Micron Technology Design ID is also displayed for DDR3 and DDR2 components;
  • Some of previously unknown DDR4 Register and Data Buffer models are identified.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 9.9.2.0 Build 0109 (Jan 10, 2017)

  • This new version brings a lot of improvements in respect to the industry raw cards of DDR3 and DDR4 SDRAM modules. Thus, two new fields “Reference Raw Card” and “Raw Card Revision” have been placed to the SPD Generator form. SPD bytes for DQ mapping are automatically filled up on the base of the selected Raw Card and its Revision. We examined lots of JEDEC Annexes when looking up DQ mapping tables for DDR4 SO-DIMM, RDIMM and UDIMM. Besides, the Row Card fields of the SPD Generator can be automatically selected depending on defined DDR4 component and module parameters. Now Raw Card Revisions higher than 3 of DDR3 and DDR4 modules are determined correctly. On the base of Raw Card information the program can determine initial PCB designer – SK hynix, Samsung, Elpida, etc. The Initial PCB designer is a company to be responsible for developing Raw Card (Printed Circuit Board design concept) for JEDEC.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 9.9.0.0 Build 0907 Final (Sep 12, 2016)

  • The most significant addition to this new version is support for the recent “DDR4 SPD Document Release 4” which defines new DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666, DDR4-2933 and DDR4-3200 speed bin groups adopted by JEDEC as the industry standard for DDR4 memory. So, the Timing Table Editor and XMP Enhancer for DDR4 SPD contain 15 new standard speed bins both for regular DRAM and 3D-stacked DRAM devices – DDR4-2400T, DDR4-2666U, DDR4-2933Y, DDR4-2933AA, DDR4-3200W, etc. For LRDIMM DDR4 modules with SPD 1.2 the program displays DRAM VrefDQ value for each package ranks. The new D, G, E and H revisions of Micron 8Gb DRAM chips are identified. Part Number is displayed for Micron DRAM components if these have been found on Kingston ValueRAM DDR4 memory modules. A-die SK hynix DRAM devices are correctly recognized for Kingston DDR4 memory modules. Another noticeable change is the new color scheme of all dialog boxes. A traditional for Thaiphoon Burner high contrast black color has been changed to medium gray. This should improve interaction with the program. The Settings dialog box has the third tab sheet cooled “Color Scheme”. So far, it lets the user to change the color of the Main Toolbar, e.g. you can select white for Windows 10, and the current color scheme for HTML reports.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 9.8.0.0 Build 0112 (Jan 30, 2016)

  • This new version brings a lot of improvements in respect to the industry raw cards of DDR3 and DDR4 SDRAM modules. Thus, two new fields “Reference Raw Card” and “Raw Card Revision” have been placed to the SPD Generator form. SPD bytes for DQ mapping are automatically filled up on the base of the selected Raw Card and its Revision. We examined lots of JEDEC Annexes when looking up DQ mapping tables for DDR4 SO-DIMM, RDIMM and UDIMM. Besides, the Row Card fields of the SPD Generator can be automatically selected depending on defined DDR4 component and module parameters. Now Raw Card Revisions higher than 3 of DDR3 and DDR4 modules are determined correctly. On the base of Raw Card information the program can determine initial PCB designer – SK hynix, Samsung, Elpida, etc. The Initial PCB designer is a company to be responsible for developing Raw Card (Printed Circuit Board design concept) for JEDEC. All standard speed bins listed within Timing Table Editor for DDR4 have been reviewed and corrected to define tWR, tWTR_S and tWTR_L timings recently introduced in the latest JEDEC DDR4 SPD Specification Release 3. To let these three fields to be filled up the user is required to select the new “SPD Revision 1.1” option from the main menu of the Editor. The updated JEDEC DIMM labeling format for DDR4 modules is supported. SPD Browser has been updated to version 5.2 and enables the user to search for memory module reviews on the websites of our friends and partners.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 9.4.0.0 Build 0101 (Jan 5, 2015)

  • Finally another attempt to improve the SMBus controller communication routine specific for Intel LGA2011-v3 processors lets Thaiphoon Burner access the second half of the register array of 4-Kbit EEPROM devices. Also the new improvement excludes 16 false SPD EEPROM device locations when probing them on Bus 2 and Bus 3. The user now can adjust the size of the Main Toolbar buttons through a context menu. The "Product Details" and "Addressing and Capacity" dialog forms have obtained the "Write" button and the main menu to adjust SMBus specific parameters. This lets changes to be promptly written to the EEPROM. The program is now capable of exporting prepared summary reports to the several new file formats: Microsoft Excel, plain text and HTML. The new Export button for this purpose has been added to the main toolbar and the File main menu has been enhanced. The "PSWP Protection" dialog form now supports the dedicated LGA2011-v1/v2 SMBus controller for determining the status of PSWP protection of EEPROM. For DDR2 SDRAM and DDR2 FB-DIMM modules manufactured by Samsung the part number of DDR2 SDRAM component is determined. Part Number of DDR3 SDRAM components of Elpida DDR3 DIMMs is determined too. Some Windows 8.1 compatibility issues have been fixed. SPD Browser has a new button of "Add to Shortcuts" which is used to add a shortcut to the viewed SPD Dump to the Shortcut Menu without the need to open the dump in the HEX Editor. The function to import text SPD dumps from clipboard has been improoved.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 9.1.0.0 Build 0501 (May 2, 2014)

  • For displaying technical information from SPD in a compact form the third "Summary Mode" has been added. It is used by default and it groups information into two blocks of "Memory Module" and "DRAM Component". Each block contains the most significant SPD data specific to DIMM and DRAM components. The "Summary Mode" does not replace the "Full Report", but it is more convenient for visual perception. A color scheme of the "Summary Mode" is adjustable through the "View" main menu. Next, the Dumpbar has been renamed to "Shortcut menu". Its context menu has renamed commands too. Besides, the user is informed about "dead" menu shortcuts to SPD dump files that were accidentally removed or deleted and SPD entries excluded from the SPD database. The "Product details" form features the "Options" main menu and its one command to set the current week and year. Added support for the latest DDR3 SPD Specification 1.3 released on February 2014. SPD dumps for LRDIMMs are correctly found in the databases by the updated version of SPD Browser. BEMP Enhancer has been removed as it is no longer supported by the latest AMD AOD utility.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 9.0.2.0 Build 0210 (Apr 18, 2014)

  • For DDR3 and DDR4 SDRAM modules the "Die count" value from SPD is no longer used to calculate total DIMM Capacity. The use of that parameter was a mistake because of a lack in description from JEDEC.
  • The previous implementation of "Product and Capacity" dialog box did not program Manufacturer ID code correctly. Just as some of DIMM manufacturers, we did not take into account an "Odd parity" bit that is required for DDR3 and DDR4 module manufacturers with "odd continuation" codes and cleared that bit when setting a new Manufacturer ID. Now that mistake is fixed.
  • In accordance with the latest revision of the JEDEC JEP106 document the new DRAM module manufacturer IDs have been added.
  • The new additional “Save Groups on close” option has been added to a context menu of the Dumpbar which is used to save Dumpbar groups on closing Thaphoon Burner window automatically.
  • "Connector to SDRAM Bit Mapping" values are now programmed by SPD generator when creating a new SPD dump for DDR4 unbuffered DIMMs.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 9.0.0.2 Build 0111 (Jan 16, 2014)

  • Now the program fully supports both typical 2-Kbit and 4-Kbit SPD images to be specific for new DDR4 EEPROM chips.
  • In accordance with the latest JEDEC DDR4 SPD specification the program is capable of decoding SPD bytes and creating exhaustive reports on DDR4 DIMM modules.
  • For swift modification of timing delays in SPD we developed the Timing Table Editor for DDR4 modules.
  • Its new GUI conception has moved to the Timing Table Editor for DDR3. All other dialogs, such as Product Details, Addressing and Capacity, were modified to let the user to edit appropriate parameters for DDR4 modules too.
  • The “Import from clipboard” function can convert 4-Kbit text SPD dumps to the native format.
  • Much work has been done in an effort to maintain the database structure of the SPD Browser. Now the database can store both 2-Kbit and 4-Kbit SPD dumps with no change for its structure.
  • The SPD Browser uses a new improved algorithm to search for SPD dumps. Besides, it features a new query called “Architecture-compatible SPD dumps” to help users to find SPDs to be compatible with their memory modules.
  • On the main toolbar Thaiphoon Burner has a new “Create” button which is used to create a SPD for DDR3 and DDR4 modules through a separate user-friendly dialog.
  • To access I2C devices the Intel X99 SMBus Controller has been supported.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 8.1.0.1 Build 1113 (Nov 18, 2013)

  • The newest release improves XMP Enhancer that has been updated to version 3.2.0.1.
  • More standard JEDEC speed bins under “Templates” let users test over-clocking capabilities of their DRAM modules writing those as XMP profiles.
  • Previews standard templates have been corrected and improved as to voltages and supported CAS Latencies.
  • The new “Apply to all SPD EEPROM devices” option has been added to XMP Enhancer as well as to DDR3 Timing Table Editor allowing the user to write changes to SPD EPROMs of all installed DRAM modules.
  • The new ATi/AMD SMBus device communication protocol has been written and isolated from a universal VIA/ATI/AMD routine in a separate procedure.
  • Added identification for a few 2-Kbit Catalyst SPD EEPROM chips with thermal sensor.
  • Added model identification of DDR3 registers manufactured by Texas Instruments.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 8.0.1.0 Build 0525 (May 31, 2013)

  • The latest version of the program supports the low power "Lynx Point" Intel 8-series SMBus controller for accessing SPD EPPROM on laptops.
  • The i2c module has been patched to support SPD programming though the on-die SMBus controller of the Intel Atom processor S1200 Series for microservers.
  • The program now reads some DMI information which is included in the device dump report to help us to resolve your issues with Thaiphoon Burner.
  • Improved and tested SPD reading on SiS 645DX chipsets.
  • For DDR3 SDRAM modules manufactured by Samsung the Lot Number is displayed in the report.
  • For LR-DIMM modules the report includes some extra information.
  • Thaiphoon Burner now decodes the manufacturing location IDs of being specific for Ramaxel modules.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 8.0.0.0 Build 0101 (Jan 10, 2013)

  • The new user interface conception finally enables opening of SPD dump files in one main window of Thaiphoon Burner program. All opened files are arranged into groups on a separate panel called “Dumpbar”. The Dumpbar has its own context menu to manage the groups and lets the user quickly open a new Dumpbar from a configuration specific file. The Dumpbar can store SPD dumps being opened from both SPD image files and Thaiphoon Burner SPD databases.
  • Another good addition is a full support for SPD of 64 GB DRAM modules. This has been reached thanks to Micron Technology since the “Serial Presence Detect for DDR3 SDRAM” document still has not been updated by JEDEC. However, the main feature of the new version is accessing SPD EEPROM device through the build-in SMBus Controller of the Intel LGA-2011 series processors. This enables the program to read and write SPD data on the latest Intel server and desktop platforms equipped with Intel Xeon and Core i7 Sandy Bridge E/EP code-named processors.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.5.5.0 Build 0916 (Oct 8, 2012)

  • Before accessing SMBus Controller, Thaiphoon Burner performs an extra check for its current status. If the SMBus Controller is hidden in the PCI Device list the program forces the Controller to be enabled. This extra routine is executed for all Intel SMBus Controllers. This helps accessing SPD EPPROM especially on HP notebooks.
  • After changing the SDRAM device parameters through the “Addressing and Capacity” dialog box Thaiphoon Burner did not update corresponding registers in the HEX Editor. So, this error has been eliminated.
  • Added decoding for some new Module Manufacturer Location IDs.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.5.0.0 Build 0225 (Feb 27, 2012)

  • The current version features the new SMBus device accessing routine particular both for all Intel SMBus controllers and such SeverWorks chipsets as OSB4, OSB5, OSB6 and HT-1000. The main menu of Thaiphoon Burner window now contains the “Edit” menu. This menu combines two commands of “Product Details” and “Addressing and Capacity” to call appropriate dialogs. The last one is new. The “Addressing and Capacity” dialog is used to edit certain parameters of the module and employed SDRAM devices. All fundamental parameters like Number of Rows, Number of Columns, SDRAM Banks, SDRAM Width, SDRAM Die Count, Module Ranks can be easily edited though this dialog. Besides, the dialog displays Organization both for SDRAM device and DRAM module in real-time mode. The dialog is available for PC SDRAM, DDR, DDR2, DDR3 and FB-DIMM SPDs. Since the new version Thaiphoon Burner uses only fundamental parameters from SPD to calculate the Module Capacity.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.4.0.3 (Feb 27, 2012)

  • The new update is based on numerous minor improvements to the source code and GUI. The main one is the support for AMD Hudson-3/4 FCH SMBus tested on the HP ProBook 4535s (LG847EA). This enables Thaiphoon Burner to read and reprogram SPD on AMD A60M, A68, A68M, A70M, A75 and A85X chipset based notebook and desktop systems. The utility now displays more information on DDR3 SDRAM LRDIMMs. In accordance with the latest JEDEC DDR3 Spec Release No. 21A the utility retrieves a die count of one SDRAM chip package. SPD Browser has been updated to version 4.2.0.2 and has extended search criteria as LRDIMM and 32GB capacity. XMP Enhancer Professional now displays more accurate values for timing delays, expressed in nanoseconds. The “Enable Fast Read and Write” option is set by default as it is needed only for outdated VIA chipsets like VIA VT82C586 and performs SPD reading two times faster on VIA, Intel and AMD/ATI SM buses.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.3.2.0 Build 0822 (Sep 2, 2011)

  • This minor update brings support for the Intel CPT Family SMBus Controller and Panther Point SMBus Controller used as part of Intel’s Ivy Bridge next generation platform. The new update also supports accessing SPD EEPROM on the Intel EG20T PCH based platforms.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.3.0.0 build 0808 (Aug 11, 2011)

  • The current update provides full support for Intel Extreme Memory Profiles 1.3 Specification for DDR3 SDRAM. To meet the latest requirements and changes added to the XMP 1.3 spec the XMP Enhancer Professional has been redesigned. The new GUI organization enables to create both XMP 1.2 and 1.3 compatible profiles. Moreover, switching between the two appropriate options allows automatic profile conversion from one revision to another one. This gives a choice for OEMs when creating XMP profiles they need. All other functions to be dependent on XMP have been modified or improved as well.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.2.0.0 Build 0722 (Jul 25, 2011)

  • Super Blaster has been released. Major improvements have been made to SPD Browser. Since new version 4.1 it enables you to search for SPD firmware extended with Intel XMP profiles within Thaiphoon Burner’s SPD database. The resulting table lists all SPD firmware with XMP #1 and #2 enabled/disabled profiles and consists of several fields with XMP details such as Revision, Speed Grade, Clock Frequency, VDD, Timing delays and Profile Id. This new feature is very helpful when searching for any specific XMP profile to be flashed to the DIMM module. Besides, on the main search bar of SPD Browser there an extra list box which is used to define a type of the DIMM module – UDIMM, SO-DIMM and RDIMM. This helps to find the desired SPD firmware specific for your notebook or server class DIMM module. The new built-in application of DIMM Power Calculator is available within Thaiphoon Burner software. This engineering tool is to provide numerical approximation of the power consumption of DIMM on the base of its technical specification parameters. The new version of Thaiphoon Burner is qualified to be compatible with any Windows PE Edition. This means the utility now runs on Windows XP or 7 loaded from a live CD/DVD or USB drive.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.1.3.0 build 0618 (Jun 20, 2011)

  • The HEX Editor of the software now supports the Hex to ASCII conversion mode. When it is enabled the user is allowed to enter notes, comments, remarks, etc to be written to SPD firmware. Besides, it is very easy to modify OPNs, serial numbers and other SPD information presented in ASCII form. DDR2 Timing Table Editor now features the extra Settings main menu which is used to define value for SDRAM Capacity and SDRAM Page Size parameters. Changing these parameters affects the timing delays of tRFC and tRRD automatically. The tRFC field of XMP Enhancer Professional has been enhanced up 2800 MTB units to support 8Gb SDRAM chips.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.1.2.0 build 0515 (May 16, 2011)

  • In accordance with the latest “Annex K: Serial Presence Detect (SPD) for DDR3 SDRAM Modules” specification released by JEDEC in March 2011, significant improvements were made to DDR3 Timing Table Editor and its design. Now the list of standard JEDEC speed bins is enhanced with three additional downbins for DDR3-1333H, DDR3-1600K and DDR3-1866M. In the main menu there is the new Settings menu which is used for SDRAM Page Size and SDRAM Capacity selection. These two parameters affect to the tFAW, tRFC and tRRD automatic timing adjustment when the user adjusts all the timings from the DDR3 Speed Bins combobox. Thaiphoon Burner now shows an additional parameter of SDRAM Page Size in the SPD report. According to the latest JEP106 document, the utility identifies over 20 new manufacturers and vendors. Among them there are new memory module manufacturers like Goldenmars Technology, Ramos Technology, Mach Xtreme Technology.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.1.0.0 Build 0404 (Apr 5, 2011)

  • New features provide support for two SMBus controllers of all NVIDIA nForce MCP series southbridges. This makes possible to poll and access up to 16 SPD EEPROM devices on the NVIDIA nForce Professional 3600 chipset built servers.
  • Besides, both the source code and graphical user interface of the software have been significantly enhanced to access I2C slave devices connected to both the primary and secondary SM buses. All previous versions of Thaiphoon Burner are not capable of detecting the secondary SMBus controller of the chipset.
  • Since the new version 7.1 Thaiphoon Burner is able to lock the data of the first 128 bytes of SPD EEPROM of DDR2 FB-DIMM modules by enabling the Permanent Software Write Protection feature if available. To reach this idea the PSWP Protection dialog box has been modified.
  • Continuing the good tradition of being the only Windows software for SPD programming purposes, Thaiphoon Burner lets you identify the SPD EEPROM chip featuring the on-die Temperature Sensor. The utility identifies both the vendor and model of the SPD EEPROM chips. Atmel, Microchip, ST, IDT, On Semi are in the vendor supported list of Thaiphoon Burner.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.0.4.0 Build 0317 (Mar 18, 2011)

  • The latest update brings support for the official JEDEC Standard No.21-C Page 4.1.2.5 - Appendix E: Specific PD’s for Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM).
  • In accordance with the specification Thaiphoon Burner reports several additional timing parameters, such as tIS, tIH, tDS, tDH and tRC that are specific for SPD Revision 1.2 and higher.
  • The full part number decoder for Samsung PC SDRAM DIMMs has been added. It is intended for extracting complete information from part numbers on Samsung PC SDRAM modules.
  • The part number decoder for Samsung DDR2 SDRAM now supports the latest revision of the part numbering system.
  • On the base of some SPD registers Thaiphoon Burner determines PCB revision and SDRAM device generation of Samsung PC SDRAM, DDR SDRAM and DDR2 SDRAM modules.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.0.1.0 Build 0130 (Jan 31, 2011)

  • The latest update incorporates SPD Browser 4.0! As you probably remember, SPD Browser 3.0 had a capability of connecting to Micron’s online SPD database and downloading original SPD firmware. But after Micron Technology had acquired Numonyx, the company changed its website and most of the public links moved to the private category. Besides, Micron did not meet the new SPD Browser truly and removed over 300 SPD images from its database after Thaiphoon Burner 6.5.0.0 had been released. Since that SPD Browser 3.0 was useless for Micron DIMM owners and OEMs. Now the lack is eliminated! The new version of SPD Browser 4.0 downloads the offline database with original Micron SPD firmware from Showshock Softnology website. We are interested in providing the reliable service that will not be interrupted again. So, using SPD Browser 4.0 the user can lookup SPDs both in the common Thaiphoon’s SPD database and Micron’s Original SPD Database. For the moment, there are over 500 SPD images in the Micron database.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.0.0.0 Build 0107 (Jan 8, 2011)

  • The key innovation of the latest update is the new HTML template which is used for creating SPD data reports. This is the second version of the HTML template. The first one was introduced in Thaiphoon Burner 1.0 five years ago. For distinguishing purposes all logos and icons of Thaiphoon Burner software have been redesigned. This brings a new look for the software and makes it fresh and attractive. The Part Number decoder of Thaiphoon Burner 7.0 now supports DDR, DDR2, DDR2 FBD and DDR3 SDRAM DIMM modules manufactured by Nanya Technology. Additionally, it meets the latest updates of Samsung and Elixir Part Numbering Guide. JEDEC DDR3 DIMM label is now determined for DDR3-1866 and DDR-2133 parts. XMP Enhancer features minor improvements specific for the timing parameters on the Additional tab. Three turn-around times from XMP timing parameters set – Read to Write, Write to Read and Back to Back are decoded to the SPD data report

New in Thaiphoon Burner 7.0.0.0 Build 0107 (Jan 8, 2011)

  • The key innovation of the latest update is the new HTML template which is used for creating SPD data reports. This is the second version of the HTML template. The first one was introduced in Thaiphoon Burner 1.0 five years ago. For distinguishing purposes all logos and icons of Thaiphoon Burner software have been redesigned. This brings a new look for the software and makes it fresh and attractive. The Part Number decoder of Thaiphoon Burner 7.0 now supports DDR, DDR2, DDR2 FBD and DDR3 SDRAM DIMM modules manufactured by Nanya Technology. Additionally, it meets the latest updates of Samsung and Elixir Part Numbering Guide. JEDEC DDR3 DIMM label is now determined for DDR3-1866 and DDR-2133 parts. XMP Enhancer features minor improvements specific for the timing parameters on the Additional tab. Three turn-around times from XMP timing parameters set – Read to Write, Write to Read and Back to Back are decoded to the SPD data report

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.9.2.0 Build 1128 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • The latest update brings an official support for the recently released JEDEC DDR3 SPD 1.1 specification that describes SPD data for two new DDR3-1866 and DDR3-2133 standards. In accordance with this DDR3 Timing Table Editor provides eight new JEDEC’s speed bins for 933MHz and 1067MHz DDR3 DIMM modules: DDR3-1866J, DDR3-1866K, DDR3-1866L, DDR3-1866M, DDR3-2133K, DDR3-2133L, DDR3-2133M and DDR3-2133N. Now DDR3 Timing Table Editor is a powerful and easy to use tool for complying SPD timing parameters with any JEDEC DDR3 speed bin. Additionally, the new update now properly interprets DDR-1866 and DDR3-2133 SPD specific data when decoding SPD information to the reports.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.9.1.1 Build 1117 (Nov 18, 2010)

  • The new update solves some issues found in the NVIDIA SMBus Controller initialization routines of Thaiphoon Burner software and were being specific for Macbooks only. Additionally, the latest update provides SPD EEPROM accessing through the NVIDIA MCP89 SMBus Controller and newest Intel SMBus Controllers implemented in ”Cougar Point” PCH and “Patsburg” PCH chipsets designed for Intel “Sandy Bridge” processors. The DCT Tuner add-in now correctly reports tRFCx delays for DDR2-1066 DIMM modules.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.9.0.0 Build 0926 (Sep 28, 2010)

  • DCT Tuner is a new key feature of the latest update. DCT Tuner would be useful for estimating over-clocking capabilities of DRAM controllers of the AMD Family 10h and Family 11h processors. DCT Tuner provides the easiest way to alter timing parameters and frequencies of the two DRAM controllers operating in ganged or unganged mode. It is also possible to synchronize timing parameters of both the DCTs or even to change timings of each DCT independently. DCT Tuner allows saving a snapshot of the current timings to file and attach it as a profile for future use. The latest update of Thaiphoon Burner software improves support for SMBus protocol particular for NVIDIA southbridges.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.8.4.0 Build 0814 (Aug 16, 2010)

  • Among the new additions there is an extra option for custom SPD Devices Address selection in the main menu of the Write SPD Data dialog box. The option is very useful if the SPD EEPROM is corrupted and not visible on SMBUS but allows its firmware to be written. The global Save Dump functions have been improved. Now the HEX Editor has its own context menu with the most frequently used commands from the main menu which adds a quick and easy navigation to the utility. Since the new update the Write Emulation Mode is automatically enabled when SPD firmware is typed from the keyboard. Fixed some errors particular to the SPD firmware database extraction.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.8.3.0 Build 0804 (Aug 4, 2010)

  • The latest update features a redesigned style of the SPD Write dialog box that replaces both the Full Write and Selective Write dialog boxes. Now the new dialog box is friendly and more accessible than the previous ones. Additionally, it enables to write SPD data to a particular EEPROM device or to all EEPROM devices at a time. This maybe useful for DRAM manufacturers when all DIMMs installed on the main board are to be flashed with a generic SPD dump. The latest update of the software improves support for accessing SMBus devices on the Intel 5400 series server chipset based platforms. Also, it adds support for AMD Hudson I/O Hub SMBus. When choosing a profile from the Standard Speed Bin List the DDR3 Timing Table Editor now sets CAS# Latencies automatically in accordance with JEDEC standard requirements.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.8.2.0 Build 0621 (Jun 23, 2010)

  • The latest update brings support for SMBus controllers of the old AMD Southbridges, such as AMD-756, AMD-766, AMD-768 and AMD-8111. Thanks to this new feature Thaiphoon Burner is capable of reading and writing SPD content of EEPROM chips. Besides, the new update performs additional initialization of SMBus controllers of old Intel I/O Hubs to access SPD EEPROM. This may grant access to the SPD content when the SMBus controller is disabled by OEMs. The additional initialization is applied to all various parts of Intel ICHs up to ICH5 inclusive. DDR2 Timing Table Editor has been extended and provides the easiest way to edit six additional timings of tIS, tIH, tDS, tDH, tDQSQ and tQHS.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.8.1.0 Build 0517 (May 18, 2010)

  • IT meets two latest JEDEC requirements related to DDR3 SDRAM - JESD79-3D and N09-NM4. Since the new update Thaiphoon Burner now creates DDR3 summary timing tables in accordance with JEDEC standard. Additionally, the software determines all supported CAS# latencies specified in DDR3 SPD. As a bonus for DDR3 SDRAM vendors and manufacturers, Thaiphoon Burner now reports DDR3 DIMM Label proposed by JEDEC Committee JC-45 and approved by the JEDEC Board of Directors. Thanks to the ASUS Eee PC community Thaiphoon Burner now supports SPD read and write operations via Intel SCH chipset. For instance, Thaiphoon Burner should read SPD data on ASUS Eee PC 1101HA netbook.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.8.0.0 Build 0510 (May 10, 2010)

  • The new update brings full support for DDR2-1066 JEDEC standard and JEDEC DDR2 SPD Revision 1.3. For this purpose we have designed an absolutely new edition of Timing Table Editor to support both the latest JEDEC DDR2 and legacy DDR SDRAM standards. Now Timing Table Editor enables you to adjust timing parameters in accordance with JEDEC’s DDR2 speed bins just in one click. All speed bins for DDR2 are listed in appropriate combobox. Especially you may enjoy new Timing Table Editor if your RAM memory supports 533MHz through the NVIDIA EPP 1.0 profiles. This means you may update standard DDR2-800 SPD firmware Rev 1.2 up to SPD Rev.1.3 to define 533MHz approved by JEDEC as an official standard. In addition, Timing Table Editor both for DDR2 and DDR3 now automatically corrects SPD checksum.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.7.8.0 Build 0428 (May 10, 2010)

  • The new update eliminates some errors made after the utility had got a new design of the Hex Editor. For instance, all data cells of the Hex Editor are now updated after any changes have been made by using XMP Enhancer, EPP Enhancer and Timing Table Editor. Also, when changing a content of the Hex Editor the data cells are colored automatically again in accordance with a SPD version. The Status Bar shows new hints for some DDR3 SPD registers previously know as “reserved”. If a part number of the DRAM module is changed through the Hex Editor it is changed respectively in the caption of the main window too. SPD Browser now supports SPD of DRAM modules with a data capacity of 16GB. Additionally to the part number decoding routing for Samsung DDR3 DIMMs Thaiphoon Burner now reports a die generation of SDRAM components.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.7.7.0 Build 0424 (Apr 26, 2010)

  • The new update provides the easiest way to alter various production items of the DRAM module such as Module Manufacturer ID, DARM Manufacturer ID, module serial number, module production date, part number and so on. For this purpose the new Product Details form has been added. All known manufacturers of DRAM modules are listed on the form. The Product Details form is applicable for all supported SPDs. In accordance with JEP106AB Standard the latest update identifies new DRAM module manufacturers such EKMemory, TwinMOS, Silicon Power, etc. There are minor improvements in determining the module production date, module manufacturing location and module revision code.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.7.5.0 Build 0408 (Apr 9, 2010)

  • The updated version of the software features the new HEX Editor which is more attractive, more flexible, user friendly and easy to use compared to its previous implementation. This is the second our conception of the hexadecimal editor. The first one was taken 5 years ago when Thaiphoon Burner was a primitive HEX Editor with support for SiS963 only. Now it’s time to make changes. Since the new version of Thaiphoon Burner there is a quick way to send your feedbacks from the software to us! Besides, Thaiphoon Burner lets you attach SPD dumps to your feedback. This feature is pretty useful if you add your SPD dumps to our database.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.7.1.0 Build 0313 (Mar 15, 2010)

  • The latest version of the software features a new universal routine to access SM Bus devices on any SiS chipsets. Thanks to this Thaiphoon Burner is capable of reading SPD EEPROM device content both thought the incorporated SMBus controller and ACPI. The last method is used for older SiS chipsets like SiS630.
  • The latest version has been successfully tested on SiS630 and SiS730 chipsets. In addition, the new update supports SPD accessing via legacy SiS960, SiS961 and SiS962 southbridges. All other SiS southbridges coming after SiS962 including SiS968 are supported as well.
  • As with other improvements, new Thaiphoon Burner determines the SDRAM device organization without errors being specific for DDR3, FB-DIMM and PC SDRAMs. The Module Specification Panel now reports a capacity of the SDRAM device. Although this parameter is traditionally measured in megabits, Thaiphoon Burner displays it in megabytes. This easily helps to determine a number of SDRAM devices incorporated on the SDRAM module.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.7.0.0 Build 0224 (Feb 25, 2010)

  • Now this is the first known software to protect the EEPROM device of memory modules from being written permanently.
  • Thaiphoon Burner uses the Permanently Software Write Protect feature of Atmel AT34C02-based SPD EEPROMs. Once PSWP has been enabled it cannot be reversed by powering down the EEPROM device. This is exactly what DRAM module vendors need to protect their products.
  • Besides, Thaiphoon Burner uses PSWP to check whether the EEPROM device is protected. If it is not protectected the user can protect it by himself by clicking the only button!

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.6.4.0 (Feb 25, 2010)

  • This brings a significant GUI improvement for the DDR3 Timing Table Editor which is now capable of adjusting JEDEC timings in accordance with XMP templates created by the XMP Enhancer Professional. For this purpose the DDR3 Timing Table Editor features an additional combobox with custom XMP templates.
  • Besides, the DDR3 Timing Table Editor provides the easiest way to overwrite the current SPD timings with the predefined ones from XMP. How to perform such a trick, please refer to the Tips&Tricks Section. The EPP2.0 Enhancer now properly fits Full profiles into the Basic profile data structure.
  • The new update also uses an absolutely new SMBus protocol to be universal for all NVIDIA chipsets supported by Thaiphoon Burner.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.6.3.0 (Feb 25, 2010)

  • This brings support for NVIDIA Ion platform based on the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M chipset. This means the update makes SPD flashing possible on notebooks and netbooks featuring NVIDIA MCP79/MCP7A chip. For instance, Thaiphoon Burner can be used as a tool to reprogram SPD on HP Mini 311 netbook highly discussed.
  • Fixed a bug when tFAW setting through the DDR3 Timing Table Editor.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.6.2.0 Build 0130 Final (Jan 31, 2010)

  • The new version employees BEMP Enhancer designed for AMD Black Edition Memory Profiles. This add-in provides flexible tools for creating and altering AMD BEMP profiles. Now no need to worry if your DDR3 memory modules are not supported by AMD OverDrive utility. By using BEMP Enhancer it is possible to easily create a missing profile. Besides, it enables to alter timings for an existing profile without any difficulties. BEMP Enhancer is a full-featured add-in and does not require Thaiphoon Burner to be registered before use.

New in Thaiphoon Burner 6.0 Build 1122 (Nov 26, 2008)

  • It can detect up to 16 memory modules on two RAM branches
  • It perfectly reads and writes SPD on FB-DIMM and creates exhaustive reports in accordance with JEDEC FBD SPD data decoding
  • It brings support for Intel 5100 MCH, Intel 5400A and 5400B MCH Chipsets
  • SPD Report Browser is now capable of reporting a module width and number of ranks of the module while searching for SPD report