Modding bios

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10-09-2004, 02:43 AM
Dis@ster

Modding bios

Which program you use for modding bios??? :confused: Can you tell me name of programs for bios modding and where to find them? Pls!
10-13-2004, 05:58 PM
pokipoki

Modded IC7/IC7-G/IC7-Max3 BIOS (latest)

Hello Dis@ster

Go here Use modbin6 build 1.00.38 to unlock hidden options. I modded 3 bios for Abit IC7, IC7-G & IC7-Max3 All worked perfectly although I need to reinstall WinXP after flashing. There were too much options I disabled before flashing and I forgot which options to set in BIOS again after flashing.

I will host these BIOS if someone recommends a free hosting site, but you should try modding it yourself. It's a great experience :D Note : only unlock the hidden options, touch nothing else, a bios saviour might come in handy sometimes :p:

I managed to delete the CPU multiplier off the menu (it didn't change my multi though but the default multi was 8 - this can't be changed), also enabled Spread Spectrum (hidden) which was disabled by default anyway. I also enabled a few other hidden features :

1. CPU Thermal Monitoring 1, including FSB :D (for Prescott E-0 I think) but I'm using Northwood
2. CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enable] [Disable]
3. IDE HDD Block Mode
4. Force Update ESCD

There are many more hidden stuff but I don't need them e.g. Keyboard Typematic Speed, ACPI & power saving options etc etc

To use these utilities it's best to boot to DOS or use emulator, don't use command.com or cmd in Windows XP etc.

Modbin6 1.00.38 - to enable hidden features/change values on the BIOS menu, you will see a Bill of Materials (B.O.M) style menu

Cbrom/Cbrom6 - used to extract modules from same type BIOS and append into target BIOS.

Biosview - allows viewing of BIOS .bin file (read-only), useful after modding, used to verify mods before flashing

ASUS BIOS are more tricky, couldn't do it. I'd be really grateful if someone can show me the way :D The real scoop will be extracting modules from other bioses and append to your board's bios. Would appreciate the fine skills of a bios modder here :D

Regards,
pokipoki
10-15-2004, 06:12 AM
tictac

ya just use modbin.. you will be happy with it ;)
10-15-2004, 10:27 AM
Dis@ster

Thanks guys! I'll try. By the way I have soltek SL-86SPE-L motherboard. Will this program work with my motherboard bios?
10-15-2004, 12:30 PM
pokipoki

Quote:

Originally Posted by tictac

ya just use modbin.. you will be happy with it ;)

I have tried modbin but it crashed, maybe you can tell me which version of modbin works with current ASUS boards. I have tried popular ASUS boards (PC-DL Xeons, P4C800-E P4-478, P5GD2 P4-775) but no-go. Thanks.

Best Regards,
pokipoki
10-16-2004, 08:35 AM
reject

how could u do stuff like enable extra vdimm, on the kv8 pro i mean. after a bios revision it was dropped from 3.2 to 2.8.
the board is kinda dead just wondering tho.
10-16-2004, 10:32 AM
tictac

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokipoki

I have tried modbin but it crashed, maybe you can tell me which version of modbin works with current ASUS boards. I have tried popular ASUS boards (PC-DL Xeons, P4C800-E P4-478, P5GD2 P4-775) but no-go. Thanks.

Best Regards,
pokipoki

lol i think that asus use AMI bios

Modbin6 only can mod Award 6.0 bios

Asus bios... better dont mess up with that :stick:
10-17-2004, 07:30 AM
Candy Boy

can anyone help mod my Lanparty Rev.A bioa.
Since there is no modden bios out zhere for this board. And those bios-es that exist for this board are crap. So what do I need from tools, and what do I hav eto change in the BIOS. Thanks.
10-17-2004, 07:41 AM
tictac

dfi street forums got that modded bios
10-17-2004, 08:44 AM
Candy Boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by tictac

dfi street forums got that modded bios

no they don`t. They have that crap from anandtecht. That bios is no good.
It`s even slower than the original one. :mad:
10-17-2004, 02:05 PM
Candy Boy

HELP

I have edited a little bit with the modbin. But what about FSB where do I fix that. :confused:
10-17-2004, 07:40 PM
metro.cl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Candy Boy

HELP

I have edited a little bit with the modbin. But what about FSB where do I fix that. :confused:

would be nice to know that o tictacs web he has some info on that.

modbin6 works only on fat systems an win 98???

would it work on win xp ant ntfs???
10-17-2004, 08:12 PM
=[PULSAR]=

how long does it take for modbin to load a file? Ive been waiting a while.
10-17-2004, 10:24 PM
tictac

1 sec.. loading....

i use modbin 60138 in windows XP now

all i did is

1st install win98se..... then reinstall Windows XP on that 98se with quick format... funny thing now modbin 6 working on my XP... :D
10-17-2004, 11:15 PM
Candy Boy

Modbin 6 runs fine on my XP Pro. But what to change for the FSB issue.
10-18-2004, 02:50 AM
tictac

Modbin6 run on XP... but you cant save everything you change... on XP... :D
10-18-2004, 05:13 AM
gfa3

How can i use my bios with modbin since its not a *.bin file?They are all named w7030nms.xxx (numberic version 140-150 etc).Should i just rename this file in to what i see during post (bottom of screen) with a .bin extension or is there another way and which one is it?
My board is MSI K8N Neo Platinum.
10-18-2004, 05:41 AM
tictac

just rename the ext into .bin

that will do the job ;)
10-18-2004, 05:49 AM
gfa3

Thanks man!
10-18-2004, 06:21 AM
pokipoki

Quote:

Originally Posted by tictac

lol i think that asus use AMI bios

Modbin6 only can mod Award 6.0 bios

Asus bios... better dont mess up with that :stick:

ASUS NCCH-DL & PC-DL uses AWARD BIOS, I've read your article on the lovelust MODBIN (great article BTW), how do we find out the ROMSIP table for NCCH-DL/PC-DL? These boards uses i875P chpset. Thanks

pokipoki
10-18-2004, 07:21 AM
tictac

ROMSIP table only present on nForce2 mobo

i975p... i havent done any research on them... so i didnt know the hidden timing in them... sorry :(
10-24-2004, 08:38 AM
Dis@ster

I need guide for AMIBCP. Where can I find it??? Please. I really need it! :D