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ever dying
Hey guys,

I would like to warn a couple of people using the modified asus a7S bios.
It completly {censored}ed up my notebook,

Asus had to replace my motherboard and my graphics card. Both were overused by a wrong version of the bios Asus told me, plus some other things they could not explain.. (osx86?)
So, if you want to flash the bios, make sure the bios version you are using is made for YOUR notebook.
Mustang Sally
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Modified BIOS for ASUS M50Vm-X1 laptop.
Specs:
CPU: Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 2233 MHz (8.5 x 263)
Chipset: Intel Cantiga PM45
BIOS Type: AMI
Video Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS (1024 MB)
Audio Adapter: Realtek ALC663 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
IDE Controller: Intel® ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
Wireless Network Adapter: Atheros AR928x Wireless Network Adapter
Wired Network Adapter: Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
FireWire Controller: Ricoh RL5C832 IEEE1394 Controller


Modified BIOS uploaded to rapidshare:
http://rapidshare.com/files/174553883/M50VAS209_modbin.7z

Tested distributions that seem to work now: iAtkos_10.5.5, iDeneb_10.5.5


thank you for this bios, it's exactly the same as one for a M50VM - B1. today i have loaded iPC's excellent OSX Distro. before your bios (i used the rapidshare version) it would boot from the dvd and restart right away. with your bios, it started the install right away!! now to configure and get as much as i can working!! ethernet works otb and the synaptec touchpad works otb.

thank you to all the member's for all your hard work!! (would have been impossible without the support and help from this forum)
it's off to get my display going properly

Mustang Sally
d00c4
QUOTE (allroundlaie @ Jan 18 2009, 09:19 PM) *
Hi,

can you please help me with a bios-mod for Asus X51L (AP173D) Notebook?

http://dlsvr04.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/X51L/X51L205AS.zip

CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core T3200 and Intel GMA X3100

Thank you..


I need modded bios for X51L too. My specs are:
CPU: Intel Core2Duo T5550
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GL960 Express Chipset + ICH8M
Graphic: Embedded Intel® GMA X3100

Thanks. wink.gif
bennyying
thank you for your great work
can u give me modded bios Asrock P43DE
http://download.asrock.com/bios/775/P43DE(1.20)Win.zip
thanks rolleyes.gif

asrock p43de (p43chip, ich10)
Intel core duo E5200
4gb ddr2 800 mgz
harddisk sata2 640gb, 80gb sata2
nvidia 9500GT
doMin8or
it would be great if you could mod a bios for an MSI P35D3 Platinum

link is http://download2.msi.com.tw/files/download...exe/7356v16.zip.

Thanks a lot. This is a great service you are doing.



Intel E2180 Core 2 Duo
MSI P35D3 Platinum
(Intel ICH9R)
4GB DDR3-1200
plesuvescu
please i need help for this bios to mod
http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Mode...T=B&ID=2097
thank you!

ooh i have core 2quad and mobo is P45R2000-WiFi

core 2quad 9400

geforce 9600 gt
olesk
Just one quick question if anyone knows: if one uses the Vodoo kernel none of this matters, right? (At least with me, with the Vodoo kernel I can use both my cores). This is only if one wants to rather use a vanilla kernel (where I too had to use cpus=1 to get it to boot)?

I had a million problems with the vanilla kernels, but as soon as I switched to the the Vodoo kernel everything (GPU/cores/SATA) worked right off the bat...
d00c4
Btw, are we going to be able to boot other operating system like Linux, BSD or Windows? I hope Windows will work after changing BIOS, so I can get back my old BIOS if something goes wrong (don't have external floppy). :s
jarekp
Would the bios for GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DQ6 motherboard be doable this way, too?
(w/Intel Q6600 quad core cpu)

Or perhaps someone's tried this model already, and I just missed it, while doing the search?
Here is it's BIOS link, in case someone's willing to take a look and help.

asia.giga-byte.com/FileList/BIOS/motherboard_bios_ga-ep45-dq6_f12.exe

By the way, are there any links for the tools to decompile/recompile such things,
available somewhere?

tia,

jarek
d00c4
I flashed my BIOS, OSX works without cpus=1 (and it's using both cores, ofcourse), boots without crashes, Windows can be booted too and I'm very happy. Everyone who needs moded BIOS for Asus X51L, it can be found here: http://dump.ru/file/1421809
Enjoy!
buglis
kabyl can you mod bios for my motherboard?

bios Asus P5Q Deluxe

link

cpu intel core 2 quad q9550 step E0
8 gb ram corsair

thanks
LZSaver
Oh! I see there are cool crackers/hackers here! =)
Does there AMI BIOS mod for MSI P6N SLI v2?
Original BIOS: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=do...7&type=bios
Chosen14u
* http://download.asrock.com/bios/775/P45R2000-WiFi(1.80).zip

* Core2Duo E6750, P45 chipset and Nvidia 8800gt

Im getting the "using 10485 buffer headers and 4096 cluster IO buffer headers"
londonmac
Sorry for newbie question. (ASUS F3s V) But can i ask...

1. Assuming i need to update my BIOS how do I find out which one I currently have and which one I need? I assume there are tools that allow me to flash the BIOS although I'll have to fgure this one out as I only did this wih floppy drives in the past (I assume USB drives dont work with the DOS based flash uitlities)

2. Once Ive done this should I be able to get into ANY sort of a GUI with Kalyway 10.5.1 as I never got ANYWHERE with iATKOS 5i (it would alwasy reboot almost instantly after a brief flash of the grey mac logo. Can you tell me what I should typ at the "boot;" prompt?

Many thanks. Sorry if these are stupid questions, but I'm new to all of this
LZSaver
Oh! I found bios mod at www.osxcores.site50.net and i'm happy!
Also osrom.net/biosmod is a good web-resource!

If u have AMI BIOS u should copy original bios as AMIBOOT.ROM on floppy!
If ur computer don't wonna boot u can use Control+Home keys and install original bios!
U can reboot after 4 beeps.

If u have Award BIOS u should make autoexec.bat for bios auto installation
and use this floppy if ur computer don't wonna boot.
bennyying
i modified the mainborad.


Scope (_PR)
{
Processor (P001, 0x01, 0x00000810, 0x06) {}
Alias (P001, CPU1)
}
into:
CODE Scope (_PR)
{
Processor (P001, 0x01, 0x00000810, 0x06) {}

}

but cannot boot computer.. i del Alias (P001, CPU1), haven't del the space line...is it wrong
OriginalMACNUT
I've Download all the bios, Starting from page 68. to 74.
I'll get them done soon, if your bios is not listed on my site, then there was a link problem, or I had to look for your bios with the link you gave, Which I wont do.

Check back later,
-OMN
Zapata
QUOTE (OriginalMACNUT @ Feb 3 2009, 04:16 PM) *
I've Download all the bios, Starting from page 68. to 74.
I'll get them done soon, if your bios is not listed on my site, then there was a link problem, or I had to look for your bios with the link you gave, Which I wont do.

Check back later,
-OMN


Thx m8, I really appreciate it!
OriginalMACNUT
QUOTE (Zapata @ Feb 3 2009, 12:55 PM) *
Thx m8, I really appreciate it!


No problem, they will be done later today, as there was around 50 or so.
At the moment I'm doing them here and there, as I look for a new netbook, one that is mostly OSX ready out of the box.

MSI wind is the one I'm thinking of, but I like the Netbook that has the dvd burner in it as well.
oh, what to do, lol.



*EDIT* 2/3/09 8:08pm

Finally done editing the bios, I'll be adding them soon to the Website. I'll post an update once done.
Thanks,
-OMN
Chosen14u
Sweet that is totally awesome Thanks OriginalMACNUT smile.gifsmile.gif

OriginalMACNUT
QUOTE (Chosen14u @ Feb 3 2009, 04:56 PM) *
Sweet that is totally awesome Thanks OriginalMACNUT smile.gifsmile.gif




I've update the webite now, you might see if yours in on there.

28 desktops was added, with 11 notebooks. There where a lot I couldn't find the model for, so I just trashed the Bios.
blackfire920
kabyl, Originalmacnut

My settings:
  • http://www.jwele.com/UserFiles/download/JWT P35PRO BIOS V1.5.rar
  • Intel E2140, INTEL p35, icon ati3870 ddr3 512
  • have to disable multi-core function @ Bios setting
If I'm about to swap the e2140 to q6600 will it be side effect on the mod bios.....A big TKS in advance

Cheers/Blackfire920 smile.gif
londonmac
Sorry for newbie question. (ASUS F3s V) But can i ask...

1. Assuming i need to update my BIOS how do I find out which one I currently have and which one I need? I assume there are tools that allow me to flash the BIOS although I'll have to fgure this one out as I only did this wih floppy drives in the past (I assume USB drives dont work with the DOS based flash uitlities)

2. Once Ive done this should I be able to get into ANY sort of a GUI with Kalyway 10.5.1 as I never got ANYWHERE with iATKOS 5i (it would alwasy reboot almost instantly after a brief flash of the grey mac logo. Can you tell me what I should typ at the "boot;" prompt?

Many thanks. Sorry if these are stupid questions, but I'm new to all of this :-)
OriginalMACNUT
QUOTE (londonmac @ Feb 4 2009, 06:22 PM) *
Sorry for newbie question. (ASUS F3s V) But can i ask...

1. Assuming i need to update my BIOS how do I find out which one I currently have and which one I need? I assume there are tools that allow me to flash the BIOS although I'll have to fgure this one out as I only did this wih floppy drives in the past (I assume USB drives dont work with the DOS based flash uitlities)

2. Once Ive done this should I be able to get into ANY sort of a GUI with Kalyway 10.5.1 as I never got ANYWHERE with iATKOS 5i (it would alwasy reboot almost instantly after a brief flash of the grey mac logo. Can you tell me what I should typ at the "boot;" prompt?

Many thanks. Sorry if these are stupid questions, but I'm new to all of this :-)


Yes, a Modded bios should fix that issue, or you can hit F8 before booting to type CPUS=1 boot flag to boot up with only 1 Core, there is many posts regarding this subject.
Also, with your Notebook I would think it would support USB booting, as well there are many Subject regarding this. Most the time you can hit F11 for other boot options, I know on my Notebook it's F12, so pending your setup it could be different.

You might try google.com to find out how to Flash you Notebook.
You might also look to see if your Notebook supports HPET & Execute BIT enabling ( XD, I think it the Short hand ).
These Must be turned on as well in most setups, If XD is turned on, try turning it off, I know with my system turned off will let me boot using 1 Core to make Changes to the System.
Zapata
QUOTE (OriginalMACNUT @ Feb 3 2009, 07:41 PM) *
No problem, they will be done later today, as there was around 50 or so.
At the moment I'm doing them here and there, as I look for a new netbook, one that is mostly OSX ready out of the box.

MSI wind is the one I'm thinking of, but I like the Netbook that has the dvd burner in it as well.
oh, what to do, lol.
*EDIT* 2/3/09 8:08pm

Finally done editing the bios, I'll be adding them soon to the Website. I'll post an update once done.
Thanks,
-OMN


Macnut

Could not find the HP NC8430 on your site, so i extracted the rom from the cab file for you, please see the attached file.

Hope you can help... smile.gif
OriginalMACNUT
QUOTE (Zapata @ Feb 5 2009, 01:00 PM) *
Macnut

Could not find the HP NC8430 on your site, so i extracted the rom from the cab file for you, please see the attached file.

Hope you can help... smile.gif


Thanks for putting the effort into getting the bios, But.
I was unable to do your Rom as it's in a .bin file. I'm not Familiar with HP, but is there anyway you can make a back-up of the Rom you have?
Typically this is done with AFUDOS for exp..... However I'm not sure what program you would use on the HP to extract the Rom to a .rom image.
Zapata
QUOTE (OriginalMACNUT @ Feb 5 2009, 08:36 PM) *
Thanks for putting the effort into getting the bios, But.
I was unable to do your Rom as it's in a .bin file. I'm not Familiar with HP, but is there anyway you can make a back-up of the Rom you have?
Typically this is done with AFUDOS for exp..... However I'm not sure what program you would use on the HP to extract the Rom to a .rom image.


After searching the internet i found that .bin is a compressed .rom file....

I'm not a programmer but i think i found some useful information for you about HP Bioses.

Patching HPQflash.exe seems interesting:
http://www.wimsbios.com/phpBB2/topic9388-30.html

Some general info on manipulating .bin files
http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=335021

Will try to get the bios of the NC8430 but i need to get at a floppy drive first from work.
londonmac
QUOTE (OriginalMACNUT @ Feb 5 2009, 03:03 PM) *
Yes, a Modded bios should fix that issue, or you can hit F8 before booting to type CPUS=1 boot flag to boot up with only 1 Core, there is many posts regarding this subject.
Also, with your Notebook I would think it would support USB booting, as well there are many Subject regarding this. Most the time you can hit F11 for other boot options, I know on my Notebook it's F12, so pending your setup it could be different.

You might try google.com to find out how to Flash you Notebook.
You might also look to see if your Notebook supports HPET & Execute BIT enabling ( XD, I think it the Short hand ).
These Must be turned on as well in most setups, If XD is turned on, try turning it off, I know with my system turned off will let me boot using 1 Core to make Changes to the System.


a big thankyou Donator, but can I just clarify WHICH BIOS from the long list linked at the top of this page is the right one for the F3s V. There appear to be at least two? f3svas207 and f3svas208?

Many thanks for your kind help and advice D

Dom
OriginalMACNUT
QUOTE (londonmac @ Feb 5 2009, 03:25 PM) *
a big thankyou Donator, but can I just clarify WHICH BIOS from the long list linked at the top of this page is the right one for the F3s V. There appear to be at least two? f3svas207 and f3svas208?

Many thanks for your kind help and advice D

Dom


Those are just the Bios Version, with the 208 being the newest.
londonmac
QUOTE (OriginalMACNUT @ Feb 5 2009, 08:39 PM) *
Those are just the Bios Version, with the 208 being the newest.


Thanks OK Ill use 208 flash and then slip in the kalyway disk follow the f3sv thread instructions andn and cross my fingers! wink.gif
OriginalMACNUT
QUOTE (londonmac @ Feb 5 2009, 03:42 PM) *
Thanks OK Ill use 208 flash and then slip in the kalyway disk follow the f3sv thread instructions andn and cross my fingers! wink.gif

Glad I could help out, just PM if you need any help or what not.
Good luck, I'll keep my Finger crossed for you.
-OMN
guest2free
Hello everybody,

here's my little contribution. The latest modded BIOS for Asrock 4Core1600P35-WiFi (non plus)
version 1.36. It has a DSDT mod and SLIC patch as well. It's tested and working fine,
but as always, risk & responsibility is all yours. wink.gif
iamjay
Hello from Thailand

Can you please mod the BIOS for Acer 5570z? I'm running 10.5.6 and cannot boot without cpus=1.

http://203.150.225.245//UpAndDownLoad%201/...205580/3508.zip

Thank you very much,
Jay
Mainul
QUOTE (iamjay @ Feb 7 2009, 06:04 PM) *
Hello from Thailand

Can you please mod the BIOS for Acer 5570z? I'm running 10.5.6 and cannot boot without cpus=1.

http://203.150.225.245//UpAndDownLoad%201/...205580/3508.zip

Thank you very much,
Jay



Hi,

I have acer aspire 5583 and I use this modified DSDT.aml which is actually loaded with PC_EFI V9. You can try to load this DSDT file, since, I think both your and my laptop has same bios. To use this, you have to have PCEFI_v9 installed and you need to put DSDT.aml file in your root drive. For me both core started working with this. Also, if you want to have both core working without dsdt patch, you can try to pass "idlehalt=0" during boot instread of "cpus=1". Hope this helps.

Thanks.
Mainul from Bangladesh
Babiloe
Hi...
I need modified BIOS for running dual core witch aCPI on
This the result for installing leopard
http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=151908
ECS G31T-M7 Pcb v.1
BIOS 07/31/2008 10/100 LAN Attansic L2 onboard
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Products/...=44&LanID=0

Intel Graphics GMA 3100
ICH7 Controller SATA iDE
HD AUDIO [ICH7 + Driver VIA VT1708B ]
Sensor: ITE 8718


There's 2 BIOS 10/100 Lan and GIGABIT LAN : BIOS version 08/07/31
10/100 Lan onboard:
http://download.ecs.com.tw/dlfileecs/bios/...7/3_080731S.zip
Gigabit LAN onboard:
http://download.ecsusa.com/dlfileecs/bios/...-M7/080731S.zip

All zipped with .ROM and flasher
Please help..
God bless you.

ACPI Table of my ECS G31T-M7 10/100 LAN
http://paste2.org/p/144018
Zapata
QUOTE (OriginalMACNUT @ Feb 5 2009, 08:36 PM) *
Thanks for putting the effort into getting the bios, But.
I was unable to do your Rom as it's in a .bin file. I'm not Familiar with HP, but is there anyway you can make a back-up of the Rom you have?
Typically this is done with AFUDOS for exp..... However I'm not sure what program you would use on the HP to extract the Rom to a .rom image.


Unfortunately the BIOS backup turnes up as a .bin file sad.gif any other suggestions?
wws61
Hi,

I would like to get a modified Bios version for the Asrock G43 Twins-FullHD .
Chipset: Intel G43, Intel ICH10, Audio: ALC888, LAN: Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C


I am using it with Intel Core2Quad Q8200 CPU. OSX installs fine but it works only with one core.

The link to the last bios is:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Mode...T=B&ID=2147

Thanks!
OriginalMACNUT
QUOTE (Zapata @ Feb 8 2009, 12:03 PM) *
Unfortunately the BIOS backup turnes up as a .bin file sad.gif any other suggestions?


Have your tried naming it to bios.rom as the back-up? may or may not work though.
iamjay
QUOTE (Mainul @ Feb 8 2009, 06:58 PM) *
Hi,

I have acer aspire 5583 and I use this modified DSDT.aml which is actually loaded with PC_EFI V9. You can try to load this DSDT file, since, I think both your and my laptop has same bios. To use this, you have to have PCEFI_v9 installed and you need to put DSDT.aml file in your root drive. For me both core started working with this. Also, if you want to have both core working without dsdt patch, you can try to pass "idlehalt=0" during boot instread of "cpus=1". Hope this helps.

Thanks.
Mainul from Bangladesh

Thanks for the file. However, I got it working by using a modified BIOS posted earlier in this thread and also I have to remove Disabler.kext. I don't know what Disabler.kext does but now Leo 10.5.6 boots without any boot flags.
OriginalMACNUT
QUOTE (iamjay @ Feb 7 2009, 01:04 PM) *
Hello from Thailand

Can you please mod the BIOS for Acer 5570z? I'm running 10.5.6 and cannot boot without cpus=1.

http://203.150.225.245//UpAndDownLoad%201/...205580/3508.zip

Thank you very much,
Jay


I've added the bios to the website.
OriginalMACNUT
QUOTE (wws61 @ Feb 9 2009, 02:13 AM) *
Hi,

I would like to get a modified Bios version for the Asrock G43 Twins-FullHD .
Chipset: Intel G43, Intel ICH10, Audio: ALC888, LAN: Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C


I am using it with Intel Core2Quad Q8200 CPU. OSX installs fine but it works only with one core.

The link to the last bios is:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Mode...T=B&ID=2147

Thanks!


Been Added to website.
-OMN
Theo F
Hi can u modify my bios too?

There it is:

Link: http://dlsvr04.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/socket...M_HDMI/0401.zip
CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
Chipset:
NVIDIA GeForce 7100/nForce 630i
Graphics:
PNY 8600GT 256MB

Doesn't recognize all cores.
wws61
QUOTE (OriginalMACNUT @ Feb 10 2009, 05:09 PM) *
Been Added to website.
-OMN


Thanks a lot! It works with all cores now :-)
scevola
my pproblem is after the installation....it reboot immediatly after i can see the apple logo
i' ve a q9400 quad procerssor
with 4 Gb ram ddr3 1333 mhx
asrock p45r2000 wifi mothboard with ich10 p45 chipset and the link-bios is here :
ftp://europe.asrock.com/bios/775/P45R2000-WiFi(1.80)Win.zip

9800gt geforce


can u help me ? thanks in advance
Babiloe
QUOTE (Babiloe @ Feb 9 2009, 12:00 AM) *
Hi...
I need modified BIOS for running dual core witch aCPI on
This the result for installing leopard
http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=151908
ECS G31T-M7 Pcb v.1
BIOS 07/31/2008 10/100 LAN Attansic L2 onboard
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Products/...=44&LanID=0

Intel Graphics GMA 3100
ICH7 Controller SATA iDE
HD AUDIO [ICH7 + Driver VIA VT1708B ]
Sensor: ITE 8718


There's 2 BIOS 10/100 Lan and GIGABIT LAN : BIOS version 08/07/31
10/100 Lan onboard:
http://download.ecs.com.tw/dlfileecs/bios/...7/3_080731S.zip
Gigabit LAN onboard:
http://download.ecsusa.com/dlfileecs/bios/...-M7/080731S.zip

All zipped with .ROM and flasher
Please help..
God bless you.

ACPI Table of my ECS G31T-M7 10/100 LAN
http://paste2.org/p/144018


Thanks to OMN for patching it.
available here: http://www.osxcores.site50.net/page5/page6/page6.html
But what bios 've yot patched? The Giga Lan or 100 Lan ?
OriginalMACNUT
QUOTE (Babiloe @ Feb 13 2009, 06:22 AM) *
Thanks to OMN for patching it.
available here: http://www.osxcores.site50.net/page5/page6/page6.html
But what bios 've yot patched? The Giga Lan or 100 Lan ?


BIOS 10/100
waldemar2
Hi,

I got an AMD 64 x2 3800+
AsRock 939NF6G-VSTA (nForce 430)
and an XFX GeForce 7900 GT

only 1 core of my cpu is working, I already checked it with in terminal.

ftp://europe.asrock.com/bios/939/939NF6G-VSTA(1.40).zip
Thiago Prado
Please, patch to the ECS GF7100PVT-M3

Intel q8200
2GB Ram
Chipset GeForce7100/ 630i

BIOS
http://www.thiagoprado.com.br/bios.zip
redscull
The modified P5Q-E BIOS doesn`t flash correctly (there`s an error). If you could modify the current P5Q-E BIOS, I`d appreciate it.

http://dlsvr.asus.com/pub/asus/mb/socket77...E-ASUS-1703.zip
twinklesam123
Hi please help mod this bios, i have q8200 asrock g43 twins full hd, 2Gb ram here is the site to the bios file.

http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Mode...T=B&ID=2147

thanks a million, my email is twinklesam123@hotmail.com
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