This document provides a technical overview and practical guide for the X99-Turbo V1.31 motherboard, a popular budget LGA 2011-3 platform often branded under names like Atermiter, Koloe, or Dianji. Overview & Key Features
The X99-Turbo V1.31 is a budget-focused, Chinese-manufactured motherboard designed to support Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors. It leverages repurposed server chipsets to provide a low-cost, high-core-count computing platform. Socket: LGA 2011-3.
Chipset: Often uses older, repurposed Intel server chipsets (e.g., C612 or older X99 variants) rather than native desktop X99, which may affect PCIe generation support.
Memory: Typically uses DDR4 RAM, but some variants (like the similarly styled ZX-99D3 V1.31) may strictly require DDR3. Always verify DDR3 vs DDR4 compatibility for your specific board.
Form Factor: Usually Micro-ATX, fitting into small to mid-sized cases.
Features: Features include M.2 NVMe/SATA slot (supports both modes, often switched by jumpers), 4-channel DDR4 memory support, and USB 3.0 headers. Potential Issues and Risks
Chipset Discrepancies: The board may not support all features of a genuine native X99 chipset.
Driver & BIOS Compatibility: Due to the mixed nature of components, you may experience BIOS instability or issues finding correct drivers.
Missing Sensors: Many models lack proper heat sensors, leading to incorrect temperature readings in software. x99-turbo v1.31
Cooling Control: Some users report that BIOS updates (specifically unlocking BIOS) may result in CPU fans running at 100% permanently. Optimization Guide
BIOS Unlocking: To enable Turbo Boost on all cores for Xeon V3 processors, a custom BIOS flash is required. This is a common modification, but it carries a risk of bricking the board.
RAM Speeds: Even if set to 2133MHz, memory may operate at 1866MHz depending on the CPU’s memory controller (КП).
Turbo Hack/Unlock: To achieve maximum performance, users often look for patched BIOS files (e.g., from community developers like "Sergey" or "Koshak1013"). Recommended Processors
The X99-Turbo V1.31 works best with E5-2600 v3/v4 processors. Recommended pairings include: Performance: Xeon E5-2678 v3, E5-2696 v3. Budget/Balanced: Xeon E5-2673 v3, E5-2676 v3.
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To illustrate the power of this BIOS, we tested a Xeon E5-2666 v3 (10 cores, 2.9GHz base / 3.5GHz boost) on a Machinist X99 board. This document provides a technical overview and practical
| Test | Stock BIOS (v1.12) | X99-Turbo v1.31 | Gain | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cinebench R23 (Multi) | 8,450 pts | 11,200 pts | +32.5% | | CPU-Z Multi-thread | 4,200 | 5,800 | +38% | | Power Draw (Full Load) | 125W | 185W | N/A | | Gaming (CS2 at 1080p) | 140 FPS | 210 FPS | +50% |
Note: The gaming uplift is due to the CPU maintaining 3.5GHz on all cores rather than dropping to 3.0GHz.
The x99-turbo v1.31 is an LGA 2011-3 motherboard manufactured by Shenzhen-based Jingsha (often rebranded as Huanan, Kllisre, or Machinist). The "v1.31" designation is critical. Earlier revisions (v1.0, v1.1) suffered from voltage regulator (VRM) overheating and poor RAM compatibility. The v1.31 revision introduced a redesigned power delivery system and improved BIOS memory training.
Unlike official X99 motherboards from Intel partners, this board is designed to unlock features that Intel deliberately disabled, specifically overclocking on Xeon CPUs and the use of Registered ECC (RDIMM) memory at high speeds.
Despite the "v1.31" improvements, users report three persistent problems:
Problem A: "Board Stuck on Code 'B4' or '64'"
Problem B: "M.2 NVMe not detected"
Problem C: "CMOS resets every power cycle" Real-World Performance Benchmarks To illustrate the power of
The x99-turbo v1.31 rose to prominence during the 2020-2022 chip shortage. When a Ryzen 5 cost $300 and an Intel Core i7 cost $400, the Chinese X99 platform was a lifeline for budget creators. It represented the democratization of multi-core computing.
Today, in 2025, the calculus has changed. Used Ryzen 5000 and Intel 12th-gen systems are affordable. Yet, the x99-turbo v1.31 persists because of one psychological driver: the thrill of the underdog. Taking a motherboard that looks like a counterfeit, pairing it with server RAM meant to live in a Dell PowerEdge, and successfully booting into Windows 10 feels like hacking reality.
Do not buy this for a daily driver or workstation that earns you money. The lack of QC, sparse BIOS, and risk of capacitor failure are real.
Do buy this if:
Before you download the x99-turbo v1.31.rom file, verify your hardware. This BIOS is specifically tailored for the Huananzhi X99-TF, Machinist X99-RS9, Jingsha X99-8D, and generic "X99 Turbo" motherboards with the C612 chipset.
Confirmed Working CPUs:
Do NOT flash if: