Hi everyone, I'd like to confirm I'm unable to mod any gigabyte bios from my Windows 7 ultimate x64 PC. I always get an error message I have to use another computer with Vista 64 installed to perform normaly with awardtool v1.27. is that problem already knows ? (yes I guess !) will later versions be ompatible with WIN 7 x64 Thank by advance
Likewise, I have just moved over to Win7 x64, no issues here. All the tools used for Award are win32. The only issues are LHA255 and AMIMM used in the other tool. Give us a screenshot of the error message and a link to this BIOS. Andy
@andyp : I already mod my ECS board bios, and it was done, but i got 4 new file in my bios folder. 1. MAIN 2.MAIN_SLIC 3. NF5M526_SLIC ( mod bios file ) 4. iSLIC LOG Code: Version 1.28 bDynamicForce - False iDynamicMethod - -1 bASUSLock - False bSLICSize - True bManualAddress - False lManualAddress - 0 bOEM7Force - False iOEM7Method - -1 bSSV3Force - False iSSV3Method - -1 bOnlySDT - False bCorrectDSDT - True bOEMIDOnly - True bIgnoreWarnings - False bBeforeUTS - False bCorrectWhole - True bPreserveWhole - False bCorrectModules - True bCorrectSB - True bUseLHA - False bRemoveMC - False bPreserveCPUID - False iCPUID - 0 bAlterDSDT - False Original BIOS size 524288 bytes (512K) 10000 Module nf5m526.BIN (5000) Compressed size 78155 Original size 131072 23173 Module awardext.rom (407F) Compressed size 39987 Original size 60016 2CDCE Module CPUCODE.BIN (4001) Compressed size 498 Original size 2048 2CFE7 Module ACPITBL.BIN (4003) Compressed size 8255 Original size 25452 2F04D Module AwardBmp.bmp (4002) Compressed size 642 Original size 5772 2F2F7 Module awardeyt.rom (400E) Compressed size 17948 Original size 63520 3393B Module _EN_CODE.BIN (4029) Compressed size 9323 Original size 22064 35DCE Module _ITEM.BIN (40B5) Compressed size 2954 Original size 7376 3697D Module BSMICODE.ROM (4012) Compressed size 1374 Original size 47648 36F03 Module NVRAID.ROM (4086) Compressed size 28631 Original size 49152 3DF00 Module NVPXES.NIC (4087) Compressed size 29259 Original size 57344 45171 Module AGESACPU.ROM (4067) Compressed size 4303 Original size 16700 Padding pattern is 211 Module nf5m526.BIN has a padding checksum of FFh Module and decompression block checksum is valid (BA - Start 10000 Length 5FFFE) Extra checksum valid First byte (LSB) checksum is valid Second byte (MSB) checksum is valid BIOS image sums to 0 SLIC module size is 374 bytes SLIC module checksum is 0 OEM Activation 2.1 SLIC ISA Method There are no ISA modules ISA module (0) inserted successfully Dell System SLP 1.0 string added Main Module is 6 bytes too big Zero area 1 Main module is 43 bytes to small Main module is 19 bytes to small Main module is 8 bytes to small Main module is 7 bytes to small Main module is 5 bytes to small Main module is 4 bytes to small Main module is 4 bytes to small Main module is 3 bytes to small Main module is 2 bytes to small Main module is 1 bytes to small Main Module is correct size New BIOS written 524288 bytes Extra checksum valid Corrected BIOS written 524288 bytes 10000 Module nf5m526.BIN (5000) Compressed size 78155 Original size 131072 23173 Module awardext.rom (407F) Compressed size 39987 Original size 60016 2CDCE Module CPUCODE.BIN (4001) Compressed size 498 Original size 2048 2CFE7 Module ACPITBL.BIN (4003) Compressed size 8255 Original size 25452 2F04D Module AwardBmp.bmp (4002) Compressed size 642 Original size 5772 2F2F7 Module awardeyt.rom (400E) Compressed size 17948 Original size 63520 3393B Module _EN_CODE.BIN (4029) Compressed size 9323 Original size 22064 35DCE Module _ITEM.BIN (40B5) Compressed size 2954 Original size 7376 3697D Module BSMICODE.ROM (4012) Compressed size 1374 Original size 47648 36F03 Module NVRAID.ROM (4086) Compressed size 28631 Original size 49152 3DF00 Module NVPXES.NIC (4087) Compressed size 29259 Original size 57344 45171 Module AGESACPU.ROM (4067) Compressed size 4303 Original size 16700 46268 Module iSLIC.BIN (40A4) Compressed size 824 Original size 1024 Padding pattern is 211 Module nf5m526.BIN has a padding checksum of FFh Module and decompression block checksum is valid (12 - Start 10000 Length 5FFFE) Extra checksum valid First byte (LSB) checksum is valid Second byte (MSB) checksum is valid BIOS image sums to 0 SLIC performed successfully. BIOS file is C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\YVAINE\MY DOCUMENTS\DOWNLOADS\COMPRESSED\AWARDTOOL128\NF5M526\NF5M526_SLIC.BIN 1. is it normal because i`m still worry to flash my board ? 2. i already flash my bios with the latest version of my bios from ECS, can i replace with the mod bios ? thank`s for advance *sorry for my bad english....
same problem Hi, i have the same PC / BIOS: Medion MD2001 (OEM Asus CUV4X-M) and i have the same problems: I tried to mod the BIOS on my own with the Award SLIC Mod 1.28. But what i brewed with this Award SLIC tool doesn't work. And my PC also is still running Windows XP ISA: SLIC can't be found in ACPI (with Everest) Pubkey: SLIC can't be found in ACPI (with Everest) OEM7: XP loads for one second and suddenly the PC does an automatic reset. After that, XP loads for a second an get stuck with a blinking cursor in the upper left corner. Flashing back to original BIOS all went normal again. SSV3: Award SLIC Mod Error: ACPI Module must follow main module 0+2: Award SLIC Mod Error: ACPI Module must follow main module That ISA and Pubkey don't work was forseeable because these two methods don't alter the ASPI Table. But the method wich sounds best (0+2) provoce an error in the Award Tool and OEM7 with ACPITBL at end causes a failure wich "kocoman" has already posted. The PC doesn't boot. Is there any chance to solve this problem? Probably if i'll try it manualy? Is it actually possible to mod this bios automatic or manualy? I have also made a request in the "Award & AMI Bios mod requests" but they are ignoring me It seems the Auto Tools can't do it Does the tool (or i) something wrong or ist it just not doable? I'm thankfull for every help. Even for: It's impossible, forget it!
I had an TUV4X but it broke somehow (does not turn on, sometimes, sometimes BSOD..) I liked the 4 DIMM slot vs 2 in the CUV4X.. Anyway I tried the methods suggested by Andyp (ISA and OEM7) because I am not familiar with the other methods. The OEM7 has RDST incompatibility, if you put in an Win7 install disc, it will say the RDST error. For an installed Win7 it will just keep rebooting. As to the ISA, the toolkit does not report the SLIC present. For now I've tried another motherboard, Aopen AX34-U with the ISA mod and it detects SLIC 2.1 fine. Same VIA chipset (as the TUV4X I think.. not sure about the CUV4X), same Award 6.0 Bios... After a bit more testing, if successful, I will upload the bios file for Aopen AX34-U
I mod my Gigabyte BIOS with 1.28 tool. Flashing method is SSV3. Testing install win7 with old mobo Gigabyte GA-K8NS s754 (award), with 2 ram stick 1. Win7 can't finished the installation. Hang at "expanding installation..." 2. Remove 1 stick, Win7 can install and activated with proper certificate & OEM key. 3. With Win7 already activated, putting back the ram module, after login to desktop, it suddenly hang (with 1 stick is not a problem), & some device not working like usb mouse, audigy card 4. Flashing back with original bios, (win7 back to trial mode) with 2 stick, i can play araound win7 without any problem. Tried mod with ISA method, i can finish win 7 installation with 2 ram stick, get activated and using it without any minor problem. So Andy like you said in 1st post, SSV3 best for Gigabyte, but is not working for me. Or maybe i doing something wrong? when mod the bios i never touch an advanced button.
Both method (SSV3 & ISA) already tested with memtest86+, no problem found. But like i said before, with SSV3, i only can use 1 memory stick. What the big different between SSV3 and ISA method. Btw thanks for the tool Andy
I'm trying to mod this one but I'm getting: "BIOS image does not sum to 0" Is that still ok or safe to go ? Code: Version 1.28 bDynamicForce - False iDynamicMethod - -1 bASUSLock - True bSLICSize - True bManualAddress - False lManualAddress - 0 bOEM7Force - False iOEM7Method - -1 bSSV3Force - False iSSV3Method - -1 bOnlySDT - False bCorrectDSDT - True bOEMIDOnly - True bIgnoreWarnings - False bBeforeUTS - False bCorrectWhole - True bPreserveWhole - False bCorrectModules - True bCorrectSB - True bUseLHA - False bRemoveMC - False bPreserveCPUID - False iCPUID - 0 bAlterDSDT - False Original BIOS size 262144 bytes (256K) 0 Module Group2.ROM (6000) Compressed size 16769 Original size 32128 41A8 Module Group4.ROM (A800) Compressed size 16741 Original size 26928 8334 Module Group3.rom (A000) Compressed size 1912 Original size 3200 8AD3 Module ACPITBL.BIN (4003) Compressed size 3367 Original size 9661 9822 Module GROUP21.ROM (4015) Compressed size 2217 Original size 12208 A0F3 Module Group5.rom (2400) Compressed size 1409 Original size 2656 A69B Module awardepa.epa (4002) Compressed size 633 Original size 1602 A946 Module cav_shdw.bin (4007) Compressed size 4755 Original size 8037 BC02 Module a7s (4000) Compressed size 28549 Original size 153660 12BB0 Module MAINBIOS.BIN (5000) Compressed size 63258 Original size 131072 Padding pattern is 222 Module Group2.ROM has an valid checksum (61) Module Group4.ROM has an valid checksum (30) Module Group3.rom has an valid checksum (8E) Module ACPITBL.BIN has an valid checksum (5) Module GROUP21.ROM has an valid checksum (FC) Module Group5.rom has an valid checksum (E) Module awardepa.epa has an valid checksum (AB) Module cav_shdw.bin has an valid checksum (92) Module a7s has an valid checksum (D9) Module MAINBIOS.BIN has an valid checksum (F8) Decompression block checksum is valid (3 - Start 30000 Length FFF) BIOS image does not sum to 0 SLIC module size is 374 bytes SLIC module checksum is 0 OEM Activation 2.1 SLIC ISA Method There are no ISA modules ISA module (0) inserted successfully ASUS_FLASH SLP 1.0 string added Main Module is correct size New BIOS written 262144 bytes Corrected BIOS written 262144 bytes 0 Module Group2.ROM (6000) Compressed size 16769 Original size 32128 41A8 Module Group4.ROM (A800) Compressed size 16741 Original size 26928 8334 Module Group3.rom (A000) Compressed size 1912 Original size 3200 8AD3 Module ACPITBL.BIN (4003) Compressed size 3367 Original size 9661 9822 Module GROUP21.ROM (4015) Compressed size 2217 Original size 12208 A0F3 Module Group5.rom (2400) Compressed size 1409 Original size 2656 A69B Module awardepa.epa (4002) Compressed size 633 Original size 1602 A946 Module cav_shdw.bin (4007) Compressed size 4755 Original size 8037 BC02 Module a7s (4000) Compressed size 28549 Original size 153660 12BB0 Module MAINBIOS.BIN (5000) Compressed size 63258 Original size 131072 222F3 Module iSLIC.BIN (40A4) Compressed size 822 Original size 1024 Padding pattern is 222 Module Group2.ROM has an valid checksum (61) Module Group4.ROM has an valid checksum (30) Module Group3.rom has an valid checksum (8E) Module ACPITBL.BIN has an valid checksum (5) Module GROUP21.ROM has an valid checksum (FC) Module Group5.rom has an valid checksum (E) Module awardepa.epa has an valid checksum (AB) Module cav_shdw.bin has an valid checksum (92) Module a7s has an valid checksum (D9) Module MAINBIOS.BIN has an valid checksum (C9) Module iSLIC.BIN has an valid checksum (89) Decompression block checksum is valid (3 - Start 30000 Length FFF) BIOS image does not sum to 0 SLIC performed successfully. BIOS file is D:\ASUS\A7S33\AS331006_SLIC.AWD
thanks man,you are doing great v1.25 successfully patched my three Gigabyte MBs 1. GA-785GPM-US2H 2. GA-785GPMT-UD2H 3. GA8IPE1000MK(an old P4_865 mb) thanks again! edit: Energy star logo isn't shown up any more by flashing the new patched bios,isn't possible to fix,but it doesn't matter.
If I had to modify the bios with the 1.28 version of the tool, do I need to modify my bios again with the new version of tool ? Thanx