IIRC I was previously using 1501. I just tried reflashing it (coming from 1303) and it worked without slide=0
Apologies for insisting: are you saying that earlier, on 1501, without slide=0, it did not boot at all but it
does now without it? If this is what you are saying, be aware my system used to boot 1501 without slide=0. But, at times, it just did not. Now I am on 1501 w/ slide=0, let's see if it is consistent. So far, so good.
Shutdowns don't seem to be clean either; I get the "Your computer shut down because of a problem" warning after logging in (though I don't see any panic logs).
I never got those on this (new) Sonoma install on a new Z790 Creator; by new I mean a few weeks old.
I had a few of those in the past, during my testings on the Z690 but I am not getting any on the Z790 (for now).
Also, I have this vague memory where using Onyx after getting those messages helped "cleaning" the system and getting rid of them. Try it?
If it's of any help, I can send you the BIOS profile and/on EFI folder.
PS just woke system from sleep, turned it off and turned it back on: no unpleasant message on my end.
As for CFG Lock [..]
Code:
setup_var.efi -n CpuSetup 0x44 0x0
The value persisted after the upgrade to 1501.
Wow it works! How you guys keep updated with all of these findings is beyond me.
@CaseySJ I was thinking to write a couple of lines which could be helpful for Z790 ProArt Creator users checking this thread... do you think it's okay to put a reference on the first post of this thread?
Also, IMO it would be good to include in the first page the firmware upgrade instructions for the onboard AQC113CS, as it fixed the wake from sleep issue and is useful for both Z690 & Z790 users - I flashed the Z790 as well, obviously