02-19-2022, 02:31 PM
(06-27-2021, 02:36 PM)Sml6397 Wrote: [ -> ]Good to hear. I am not sure why the other flash attempts failed. All of the backup images should have worked. Maybe there was a bad connection (very common, which is why I asked for several dumps and compared them).
For future reference, the modded BIOS from post #25 was based on the SPI backup (FA506IV.rom). I will base future mods on this backup since we know for certain that it is functional.
However you flashed the BIOS this time, I would take notes on what you did. I think the brick the first time was due to a bad connection or the CH341A flashing software that was used (or both). If you are willing, I'd recommend flashing the modified BIOS from Post #24 again and see what happens. If it results in another brick, then reflash the SPI backup (FA506IV.rom) or the mod from Post #24 (they are the same).
I'd recommend seeing if AFUWIN will allow you to flash the BIOS. At this point, that may give a more consistent result than the programmer, especially if you are using the cheap clip that came with the adapter. I had to order the Pomona 5250 clip in order to flash my test machine.
With the modified image from Post #25, do the normal BIOS menus (Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, Save & Exit) show up or does nothing show up at all?
Board Bottom Side:
https://ibb.co/GW1M9vj
Board Top Side: (low-res)
https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/D0hcm12i4gM/...fault.webp
Do you have any time to indicate to me on the above pictures where you are accessing the physical BIOS hardware to reprogram it?
I'm currently thinking I might have different hardware to you? I spent a few hours stitching the first image.