Dell - Phoenix/EFI Manual Mod Thread

Discussion in 'BIOS Mod Requests. Post Requests Only' started by ssvetec, Jul 31, 2009.

  1. domatlapuk

    domatlapuk MDL Expert

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    Hi troel, thanks for your info about my query.. i know it's already there but the problem is the link on sendspace and mediafire was currently blocklisted here in china. I wonder if you can help and upload in rapidshare, megaupload, hotfile or ftp server?.. Thanks
     
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  3. laidbacktokyo

    laidbacktokyo MDL Junior Member

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    TEST REPORT TO: Shakeyplace-sensei

    It looks that I was the first (unfortunately! :() to try the kindly cooked by you M65.EXE BIOS flasher for a Precision M65 (Sorry but I didn't find any posts regarding this Dell model while looking thru this thread)

    Thus, so far you have requested test results from the beginning, please find some of them as below:

    1. When trying to run M65.EXE as Administrator (+ UAC is always off + Norton AntiVirus 2010 autoprotect is disabled) >> Windows Error Popup:

    The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect.
    Please see the application event log for more detail.


    2. When trying to write .ROM and/or .HDR files from M65.EXE to localize the problem by comparing with the similar contents of genuine Dell M65_A10.EXE flasher:

    DOS Command Prompt

    Administrator: Command Prompt

    Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
    Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

    C:\Users\IE>cd c:\Users\IE\Documents

    c:\Users\IE\Documents>M65.EXE -writeromfile
    The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is in
    correct. Please see the application event log for more detail.

    c:\Users\IE\Documents>M65.EXE -writehdrfile
    The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is in
    correct. Please see the application event log for more detail.

    c:\Users\IE\Documents>


    NOTE! When doing the same as above with the genuine M65_A10.EXE > everything is OK!


    Is it OK to try to run your M65.EXE in DOS mode from bootable CD? ('cause as far as I know the genuine M65_A10.EXE flasher is same and applicable for both Windows & DOS modes)

    OR any other ideas?:)


    THANK YOU!

    P.S. Tested on Laptop:
    M65 >> Intel Core2 T7600 >> 4GB RAM >> Vista Ultimate x64 SP2 Genuine Dell OEM (originally shipped with XP Pro x86 SP2 but Vista x64 SP1 OEM installed & activated smoothly)

    BIOS A10 (Everest Ultimate 5.02.1856 Beta) info:
    Field Value
    ACPI Table Properties
    ACPI Signature SLIC
    Table Description Software Licensing Description Table
    Memory Address CFE8309Ch
    Table Length 374 bytes
    OEM ID DELL
    OEM Table ID M07
    OEM Revision 27D80A10h
    Creator ID ASL
    Creator Revision 00000061h
    SLIC Version 2.0
     
  4. dwanny

    dwanny MDL Novice

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    can u send bios file to me!!! plz ... thanks a lot
    my e_mail: danny_ye2001@163.net
     
  5. daraj

    daraj MDL Junior Member

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    I used the search button and I saw the Dell xps 730:confused: However, my question is for Dell XPS 730 (X) Bios version 1.0.5

    The one on the first page is XPS 730 1.0.6.(nvidia )

    Thanks for your help!!
     
  6. Dontshoot

    Dontshoot MDL Novice

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    Bad news.
    I flashed xps 630i with the modded bios in dos.
    I Think i Bricked my board. Everything was going fine. Backed up old bios fine, Updated new bios fine then pressed f1 to restart. PC started fan were maxxed. And will not post.

    I can pull the bios chip from board, i just need to find a place in my area i can bring it to.

    PLCC Chip on mobo (SST49LF080A)
    Anyone in the Bronx,NY area have the tool to re flash?
    Or the name of the tool and/or a place that sells them to reflash the bios chip?