Pls help me identify this mobo.
I observed no beeps and POST code "CF" only. caps are ok. I observed there are 2 types of bios updates for the V1.4. Its "S" or "L". I only used the "S". I think I want to try the "L" if I have time soon. By the way, VRM 5V/12V i cannot locate. Pls enlighten me about VRM.
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The L and S stand for Long and Short, and has to do with how the BIOS is laid out internally, and MUST match the BIOS chip that is installed in the board.
You CANNOT switch between the two.
You CANNOT switch between the two.
CPU - DFI 586IPVG, K6-2/+ 450 (Cyrix MII 433), i430VX, 128MB EDO.
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).
OK. Now I have a problem of which is which? L or S
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What is the current BIOS ID string?
CPU - DFI 586IPVG, K6-2/+ 450 (Cyrix MII 433), i430VX, 128MB EDO.
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).
cant get the bios string id since i have no video signal. is there any way i can short pins at the bios chip so as to reset some parameters so that i can get video signal. pls help.
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What is the part number of the BIOS chip itself?
From that information, you can find out if it takes the Long or Short format (as it is a physical parameter of the chip itself).
From that information, you can find out if it takes the Long or Short format (as it is a physical parameter of the chip itself).
CPU - DFI 586IPVG, K6-2/+ 450 (Cyrix MII 433), i430VX, 128MB EDO.
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).
Here's the BIOS chip number as printed on the IC :
H.T.
M12496
T9711
That's all.
H.T.
M12496
T9711
That's all.
Bad thing, i dont have a very detailed manual of this mainboard.
I dont know some of its jumper settings.
I dont know some of its jumper settings.
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AFAIK these H.T. chips are almost all relabelled Macronix MXIC 28F1000PPC
I had several of them and it was not easy to reflash them. Uniflash had trouble detecting them so I used the Ami Flashprog Aminf329 with some predefined options tweaked (bootblock programming enabled, not checking Computer and Flashrom installed Bios) and manual set not to reboot and not to clear CMOS.
I had several of them and it was not easy to reflash them. Uniflash had trouble detecting them so I used the Ami Flashprog Aminf329 with some predefined options tweaked (bootblock programming enabled, not checking Computer and Flashrom installed Bios) and manual set not to reboot and not to clear CMOS.
@ Denniss:
Any suggestions what to do next?
Any suggestions what to do next?
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IIRC, H.T. M12496 (Macronix MXIC 28F1000PPC) is Long Block, so you would use the "L" version of the BIOS.
I would verify this first though before proceeding.
I would verify this first though before proceeding.
CPU - DFI 586IPVG, K6-2/+ 450 (Cyrix MII 433), i430VX, 128MB EDO.
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).
so which is which? im a bit confused since im a newbie. pls pm me
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Thanks Denniss for the update. I looked @Uniflash website, but I couldn't find that information.
I know I have a datasheet around for this...I just can't seem to find anything lately...
I know I have a datasheet around for this...I just can't seem to find anything lately...
CPU - DFI 586IPVG, K6-2/+ 450 (Cyrix MII 433), i430VX, 128MB EDO.
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).
BIOS patched by BiosMan (Jan Steunebrink).
will wait for further suggestions.