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by robertM
Tue Jan 21, 2003 11:28 am
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: JATON PowerProTX_BIOS patcher Wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 4640

thank you VM for your thoughts.. the work IS appreciated. I AM an advocate of "suck it and see" when it comes to trialling/manipulating software - somewhat warier when hacking firmware <g> I write this from a valid (read=accomplished) pedestal, namely: linux 2.4.16-k6 kernel Xfree 4.2 0pera6.11 as I...
by robertM
Mon Jan 20, 2003 1:23 am
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: After BIOS upgrade I can't install my operation system...
Replies: 18
Views: 8594

Qbah,, I did respond to your PM.
IF you didnt receive the mail,, post a valid addy
and I will respond.

cheers
RM
by robertM
Mon Jan 20, 2003 1:18 am
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: JATON PowerProTX_BIOS patcher Wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 4640

<QT> Have you flashed the latest BIOS from Abit? </QT> No. I HAVE asked ABIT to adjudicate - they refuse to answer. I HAVE asked JATON their advice/recomm. re this update. Their response was to tell me in that suttle 'chingaling' way to "bash it". [bash it = piss0rf - NOT my problem] <QT> Do you hav...
by robertM
Sat Jan 18, 2003 11:17 pm
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: JATON PowerProTX_BIOS patcher Wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 4640

K,,understood - an' thanks. This is the "end of the road" for this project. ATM I cannot afford a pharked up DB simply because a no-name bit of PCB isnt supported. There are other solutions - like a new MB :-) It is usual for me to 'lift the lid' before buying a new box [yes believe it, what you see...
by robertM
Sat Jan 18, 2003 5:49 am
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: JATON PowerProTX_BIOS patcher Wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 4640

After some running around,, can I ask this: IF I did use [quote="Rainbow"] The latest BIOS from Abit is: 03/03/1999-i430TX-W83977-2A59IA1EC-FH JMB55T31 0399 [/quote] would i then be able to use the same "patch" you uploaded to: http://wims.rainbow-software.org for an ABIT board with a string ID of: ...
by robertM
Sat Jan 18, 2003 2:31 am
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: JATON PowerProTX_BIOS patcher Wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 4640

its an ABIT board allright but one that appears tio have been a 'one off' line for JATON (who btw - are being VERY unco-operative!). The manual for the JMB55T31 shows a layout completely different to the AXX5 and although the TX5;AX5 And AXX5 all use the same chip. I am a tad reluctant to use a defi...
by robertM
Fri Jan 17, 2003 10:22 am
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: After BIOS upgrade I can't install my operation system...
Replies: 18
Views: 8594

FWIW_ whilst I am in trouble too - see my post-I have been where you are at. so offer what worked for me. If you wanna box me in, I am a T0F - Trendy 0ld Fart - so take what I say as experience, not knowledge! From what I have read you have the classic pharked up arch. type from a boot loader/manage...
by robertM
Fri Jan 17, 2003 1:32 am
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: JATON PowerProTX_BIOS patcher Wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 4640

JATON PowerProTX_BIOS patcher Wanted

the cutdown version: The M0b0 above works fine. On upgrading to Debian 3.0 the boot whines "geometry incompatibilty". perhaps an upgrade of the BIOS is needed? So..In researching the source of such a thing (patch) I have been directed here. this link provides some background: http://www.motherboards...