HP MCP61PM-HM (Nettle2) 5.27 With Unlocked Overclocking Options

[MrTangoWhisky]

As TheWiz just told, I have tested the existing pre-beta-BIOS and I needed a complete reinstall with some new drivers and not all are included in the standard-windowsXP-installation! I will try Windows 7 and later on Windows 2000 to ensure it is not only my Windows XP that has these problems. I tested also with Knoppix, Kubuntu and OpenSuse and these tests went fine. I cannot assure if it is working with all processors I once tested because I have sold so many parts till now, so I only tested with my Phenom X4 9500 and the stock Athlon 64 4200+...

[TheWiz]

Also please confirm that the BIOS I sent you was using the ASUS ROM (from the MPV stuff) that is labeled HPn2b3.bin. If its the right one the custom EPA for bios mods should be working. Once confirmed, I'll make the download availale.

Thanks,
TheWiz

[MrTangoWhisky]

EHM, I had no option to set in BIOS for the splash-screen although it was there in the ROM...

[TheWiz]

But can you confirm it is the ASUS BIOS and the following bin name above that you tested and P.O.S.T.S fine. I just don't want any dead boards

[TheWiz]

But can you confirm it is the ASUS BIOS and the following bin name above that you tested and P.O.S.T.S fine. I just don't want any dead boards

[Tashigi]

Hello folks.
I've been reading this thread for a few days now and successfully installed the custom bios thus far without a single issue and went as far as OC my Athlon 2x 5000+ processor to 2.8 GHZ without much of a hassle.

Now comes the not so fun part.
After reading on the responses and how well all processors at 80 watts or less have been doing, I bumped into a Phenom II 555 BE and after reading this article I am set on getting this to work.
Problem: It won't even boot, at all.

I am aware the AM3 processors are having some issues, but I'll be camping your thread until that becomes a thing of the past
Thank you for all the updates btw! Greatly appreciate it.

[mobilepcrepair79]

But can you confirm it is the ASUS BIOS and the following bin name above that you tested and P.O.S.T.S fine. I just don't want any dead boards

Man, You can cut the tension with a knife....very exciting news.

[TheWiz]

Yeah you're right Gabe:

Drumroll please: Here is the latest beta image that should boot AM3 proccessors. I reccommend someone like Gabe reports back first for you guys, but basically follow the EXACT same instructions you did for the last modded BIOS using this image.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1525839/Bios/HPn2b3.bin

Happy Modding!
TheWiz

[DrEaD]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1525839/Bios/HPn2b3.bin
AWDFLASH show me this: "The program file's part number does not match with your system!"

My flash type is PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

thx

[Nesquick]

Wait...this seems so impossible. Correct me if I'm wrong, but using this flashed bios and my terrible Iris, I'll be able to use an AM2+ phenom quad core of up to 95w like this one?

EDIT: I'm still new and pretty uneducated with tons of hardware so I have to ask; Does the motherboard alone decide how many watts it can handle in a processor or does the psu also have a say? If so, how would I know how many watts it can handle after upgrading to a better power supply?

Thank you

Shoot..I think I've been reading a completely different thread than I'm supposed to be, its an iris yet its got the same model number as the Nettle2? I'm so confused...