Modified BIOS to get all cores working, For ASUS/MSI (and some other) laptops.. Options

[Moesalim]

Actually, I modified that bios and produced that file as with all of the files I post. I just downloaded it myself, it extracted fine with WinRAR and the MD5 for the bios matches. I archive all these files with winrar.

How are you trying to extract it? In windows or mac os? In both cases you need to download an archive program like winrar for windows or UnrarX for mac. The only archives that you can just double click are .zip archives.

Hey there Order2Chaos. You seem to be good at BIOS MOD could u help me out plz? My request is a few posts back. Thanks

Moe

[Order2Chaos]

Hey there Order2Chaos. You seem to be good at BIOS MOD could u help me out plz? My request is a few posts back. Thanks

Moe

Not sure why the Wifi+ one wouldn't work, but here it is.

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 4Core1600P35_WiFi_1.30__order2chaos.rar ( 590.17K ) Number of downloads: 14

 

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Thank you Kabyl

Finally, I changed my board and HDD,ODD to SATA.

Please ask to change my bios.
Bios :
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Downloads...d=1&LanID=0

My motherboard is G33T-M2(V1.0). I try to use mod file posted on Kabyl Site.
But it crashed & I had to change my board, so please ask to mod my bios.

I can boot with -v cpus=1 option.

Thank you very much

Hello Order2Chaos. Would modify my bios? I posted like this. I crashed my board with old version on Kabyl mod site. I tried it, but I have to change my board. Would you help me to change my bios? I can boot with -v cpus=1 option but not stable. Thank you a lot

[BiTRiP]

For people with the ASUS P5Q3, you can get the latest modded bios HERE

BiTRiP

[limini]

Got an HP M9150f with Q6600 (rev G0) on an OEM Asus IPIBL-LB G33/ICH9R motherboard with an nVidia 8500GT card. I'm witnessing the same BIOS incompatibilities: depending on the version, installs stop at "using 15728 buffer headers and 4196 cluster IO buffer headers", or I get an automatic restart after the first load in. I can also get this message "Extension "com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMCPlatformPlugin" has immediate dependencies on both com.apple.kernel and com.apple.kpi components; use only one style". I also suspect that if I could get it installed, I'd still have to deal with the 4-core issue.

 9150f525.rar ( 609.44K ) Number of downloads: 11


Thanks helping if you can

**UPDATE: I actually managed to get Kalyway 10.5.1 installed with the "vanilla cpus=1" options. But with no parameters, the restart just freezes at the grey Apple. With "-v cpus=1" I get to "using 15728 buffer headers and 4196 cluster IO buffer headers" and that's it. FYI.

[kteljenkins]

Hey there, I'm placing a request also for a HP pavillion elite m9040n, the problems are deeply listed with me an a couple of others with the same bios upgrade problem.

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=98145#

the board is:
ASUS IPIBL-LA / Berkeley-GL8E
and the link for the current sucky HP bios:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwar...0550&dlc=en


this bios issue with this machine has been winding me up since may, no installer ever gets past any apple menu, with no amount of flags, etc. So any investigation/attempt to fix, I would be super grateful, as would the others in said thread.

thanks again!
Kenny

[coyote28]

Hello,

I want to install Kalyway Leopard with XP on my laptop.

Here is the original Bios :

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/F3Jv/F3Jv207AS.ZIP

Please could you generate the modified bios ? Thanks for all

Core 2 Duo T7200
Nvidia Geforce 7600 Go
Wifi 3945 A/b/g
Realtek Ac97

[MGJulius]

Hey i was wondering if you could make a modded bios for my ASUS F8P-X2B laptop

You'll find the bios here

http://dlsvr04.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/F8P/F8SAP302AS.zip

Processor: Intel C2D T8100
Chipset: GM965/PM965 (seen both)
Graphics: ATi Mobility HD 2400
Problem: When i boot into Kalyway 10.5.2 "with cpus=1" it halts on "extension com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_Plugin_Platfrom has dependencies on both com.apple.kernel and com.apple.components"

Also three questions (anyone can answer these)

1) If i do get a modded bios how do i get it to work (do i have to flash it or something)?

2) Can i restore my old bios if i want to?

3) Will this solve my ACPI issues with kalyway and iATKOS and let me use the vanilla kernel?

Thx in advance

[limini]

1) If i do get a modded bios how do i get it to work (do i have to flash it or something)?

Yes you have to flash it or something You have to use the recommended procedure for your motherboard; usually the BIOS flash procedure is documented in the manual, or the support pages for your device. It's critical that it's done correctly and with the right tool (if required).

2) Can i restore my old bios if i want to?

Depends on whether or not the modded BIOS works. If you flash with a bad BIOS, or you do an incomplete flash (interrupt the process) only your manufacturer (or a very knowledgeable and resourceful technician) will be able to help you. Otherwise you can simply reflash with the old BIOS. BTW, make sure you have a copy of the old BIOS before you flash...

3) Will this solve my ACPI issues with kalyway and iATKOS and let me use the vanilla kernel?

Possibly, depending on what you mean by "ACPI issues". This mod address some pretty specific issues discussed in the very first post on this thread. Please read that post carefully!

[IonutA]

Hello,
I too am interested in the IPIBL-LB posted by limini.

[D@vi]

• a direct link to the BIOS file,
• your PC specs (CPU, Chipset and Graphics Card),
• and a description of the issues.

Hello... I'm using kalyway 10.5.2 on my toshiba laptop, and every since I boot it's necessary insert "... cpus=1"!
Maybe you can help me!

CPU - intel core 2 duo T5200 1,60 GHz
chipset - intel i945GM
graphics card - intel 945GM express chipset family

My BIOS file:
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su...;all_docs=false

[dillweed22]

I can see that you're inundated with requests for modded bios' but I would also like one corrected.

*HP nc8430 (see attached CPUz file for specs)
*the bios can be found here: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechS...Item=ob-57210-1
*same issue as everyone else... unable to boot unless the cpus=1 command is used.

Thank you so much!

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 cpuz.htm ( 10.27K ) Number of downloads: 4

 

[el-yi]

I have an asus p5b board with the Intel p-965 chipset
An Intel E6600 core 2 duo
2 giga ram
320 giga hard drive
nvidia 8600 gts
when I try to upload the installation Cd from boot i get some error that some file is missing "system config file /com.apple.boot.plist not found"
and when i do it with VMware on my vista everything is perfect but i want this mac to run as an independent OS
so if any one can find some solution to my problem I'll be very thankful
thanks in advance
el-yi.....!!!
bios: http://rapidshare.com/files/132693899/P5B-1902.zip.html

[glitchbit]

hey, Kabyl it has been awhile since I have posted in here, and I see you now have an Asus laptop. Wish mine had the finger scanner -.-. Anyways my Asus is still running strong and I just upgraded my desktop to a 4Core1600P35-WiFi motherboard (without the plus, simply because newegg did not have those in stock) this means mine does not have Firewire built in (did not matter to me because I have a PCI card for it already).

I followed David Tsu's guide, while it was a little bit lacking it was detailed and clear enough for me to get it done! I just modded and flashed my own BIOS for this board. I will post it and email it to you once I have OSX installed.

[glitchbit]

well I can't install iATKOS with all 4 cores during the install (not sure what will happen after) is this normal?

I can set it for cpus=2 and it goes on just fine as does cpus=1, but if I type cpus=4 it does not work or if nothing other than -v then it does not work??

UPDATE

I am now booted up into OSX however cpus=2 does not seem to work... cpus=1 did.... here in a second I am about to double check that firmware I made and make sure I flashed over the correct file.. if not then this will take me a bit of time to resolve as I deleted my Vista partition which had the tools and files I used. However I am not stupid, I transfered them to another.

Also sound and the wifi card does not seem to work right off the bat as some had me to believe about this motherboard.. that's not really an issue but that was part of the reason why I purchased this motherboard....

Also I have one of the new q9300 cpus.. so that could mean that my issue may just be in finding the right kernel to use. I am backing this up to my backup partition so if I screw it up during the setup process I will be back up and running in a matter of minutes and I will not have to screw around with the terminal for every mistake.

[david tsu]

Dell laptop users, there is a kernel to run all cores. This may work for other laptop users also and maybe even some desktop issue you guys are having (maybe). I have tested this kernel at the link and it works perfectly with Inspiron 9400. http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=117558

-DTsu

[Slith]

Hey wondering if you could help me out with a modded bios.

PC Specs:

MSI p31 Neo-F Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad (2.4GHz)
Nvidea 8600GT
2GB RAM

So basically I have installed Leopard but have to boot in cpus=1 everytime

Here's the BIOS:

http://download1.msi.com.tw/files/download...exe/7392v13.zip

Appreciate any help

[Order2Chaos]

Hey wondering if you could help me out with a modded bios.

PC Specs:

MSI p31 Neo-F Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad (2.4GHz)
Nvidea 8600GT
2GB RAM

So basically I have installed Leopard but have to boot in cpus=1 everytime

Here's the BIOS:

http://download1.msi.com.tw/files/download...exe/7392v13.zip

Appreciate any help

I have V1.20 posted on page 27, post #540.

[CyberEvil]

Hi Folks,

Thanks for the hand you're giving us on this.
I have a MSI P965 Platinum Motherboard.
Everything was working great (using the BIOS default).
Suddenly my computer started to shutdown by itself (all OSes, not only my Kalyway 10.5.3). Thought it was the PSU, then replaced it. Did the same, then cleaned every fan. Did the same, then changed the video card. And so on...
Thought about updating the Mobo's Bios, and chan! it worked!
Now it works without shutting down, on all OSes.
But Leopard didn't like the new Bios and gets stuck at login at the same point seen some of you are getting stuck.
This is the updated Bios for my mother:
http://download1.msi.com.tw/files/download...exe/7238v18.zip
Video Card: XFX 8800 GTX

Is it possible to patch this Bios?

Thank you a lot!

~Cyber

[Slith]

Thanks a lot chaos after getting corrupt CMOS several times I managed to get it working and it worked like a charm. You are a saviour