Unlocking overclocking features in MSI HP Motherboard

Discussion in 'BIOS Mods' started by Llywelyn, Sep 15, 2010.

  1. Llywelyn

    Llywelyn MDL Novice

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    Hello ;)
    I have a very old computer that I'd really like to boost.
    I extracted my BIOS, and tried various softwares in order to open and unlock it.
    The only software that correctly opened my BIOS was awdbedit (fileden . com/files/2009/12/20/2696817/awdbedit.zip)
    omploader . org/vNHQxNA
    rapidshare . com/files/403846869/locked.rom.html
    rapidshare . com/files/403846868/306.ROM.html
    here are the links to the BIOSes. (i couldn't post a proper link because of the 20 posts restriction... just add http and stick the dots)
    With awdbedit I was able to see the options but couldn't enable them. However, we see CPU and RAM frequency settings. There's also a warning that we should remove I think...

    Thank you for your help ;) If you guys could make this, that would ROCK!!! I've posted in tons of forums and nobody could unlock it...

    PS: If you can also add some SLIC features that would be great. So, just mod it as much as you can :D
     
  2. NoJuan999

    NoJuan999 Experienced SLIC Tool Operator

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  3. Llywelyn

    Llywelyn MDL Novice

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    #3 Llywelyn, Sep 16, 2010
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    Hello NoJuan999,
    Thank you for your support ;) I really appreciate it !

    So, I graphically opened it with awdbedit. When I go in those options, CPU Frequency and so, (page 10 in tab System Bios--> Setup Menu), I can choose to set a frequency like 100Mhz or 133 Mhz (that is not the real frequency, that I believe is 400Mhz, with a x5 multiplier).
    The motherboard is certified to support overclocking on its manual, and I guess that's the place where you do it.

    But I'm really new to BIOS modding so I'll do what you say.
    Oh, another thing. When I try to set the frequency in the BIOS, I have a warning message displayed that prevents me from changing the frequency.
    Maybe disabling it would help ?

    I'll test anything you do ;)

    PS: I didn't specify it before, the motherboard is the HP OEM MS-6575 ;)
    Oh, and don't worry about the AGP thing, I'll never change the GPU (that is an ATI Radeon 9200, overclocked to 287:187...)

    EDIT: I also noticed a lot of settings for RAM, like setting the CAS, the frequency and so... System Bios --> Setup Menu --> Chip_Feature !
    Please have a look ;)
     
  4. Llywelyn

    Llywelyn MDL Novice

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    Have you given this a shot?
    Thank you ;)

    Llywelyn
     
  5. NoJuan999

    NoJuan999 Experienced SLIC Tool Operator

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    I looked at it but on my system awdedit doesn't display that Bios properly so I wouldn't trust it.
    It's also old and designed for Award Bios v4.51 not v6.00.
     
  6. Llywelyn

    Llywelyn MDL Novice

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    Please try this version of awdbedit, it works fine for me (version 1.02)
    lejabeach com/sisubb/awdbedit-1.02.zip
    It displays all options !
     
  7. NoJuan999

    NoJuan999 Experienced SLIC Tool Operator

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    There is still nothing there that isn't already set to active.
    I don't know what you expect.
    You can always take it back to the person that added that advertisement to the BIOS ID. ;)
     
  8. Llywelyn

    Llywelyn MDL Novice

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    Well I've done some searches on the web and I found THIS bios dl DOT dropbox dot com/u/747181/MSI%20MS-6533-E%20v7.4%20Retail%20BIOS.zip that is supposed to be the retail motherboard's bios.
    Could you have a look and see if it looks like my BIOS? I'm ready to flash it, and at my risks, but I'd like to have some advice before...
    Thank you :)
     
  9. NoJuan999

    NoJuan999 Experienced SLIC Tool Operator

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    They Definitely Look Similar (Same Chpset and almost the Same Bios ID), but I can't say that it is really 100% comapatible.
    If you do Flash it Make Sure you have a Recovery Method Ready First.
     
  10. Llywelyn

    Llywelyn MDL Novice

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    OK I'll flash it today.
    But can we implement the overclocking modules of the latter bios inside the former bios?
    Thank you :)