Bios Mods -The Best BIOS Update and Modification Source

I mean I can change frequency (553/666/800)for memory and clock for GFX,VDRAM,VLDT but I don't see any option about frequecy for CPU.....

I too have this pc. I purchased an AMD Athlon X2 7550 for this motherboard, it didn't work...whats the problem?

Also i'm trying to overclock, i've used winflash with the above bin file etc, i have the same problem as the guy above.

Help?

(08-14-2009, 07:33 PM)Busykid508 Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-04-2009, 07:18 AM)warlord Wrote: [ -> ]HI

HP DX2250

Could you help us with this bios , i am not sure if its award or phoniex everset give this.

Motherboard:
CPU Type DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2600 MHz (13 x 200) 5000+
Motherboard Name HP Compaq dx2250
Motherboard Chipset ATI Radeon Xpress 200/1100/1150, AMD
System Memory 2048 MB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award (08/11/08)

but it also shows this .

DMI:
DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD
DMI BIOS Version MS7297 1.12
DMI System Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
DMI System Product HP Compaq dx2250 Microtower
DMI System Version
DMI System Serial Number HUB739189G
DMI System UUID 80D9680B-71DB1210-B3C3B8A0-C9C7C931
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer MSI
DMI Motherboard Product 0A7

the only reason for the unlock is to get virtulization enabled and yes the chip does support it, but the bios has no setting for it.

the firmware can be located here :
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/Tec...sp?lang=en&cc=uk&prodNameId=3310267&prodTypeId=12454&prodSeriesId=3310266&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=2096#120

version 1.12

hope you can help

many thanks

warlord

I just modified this today for someone on another forum and I just posted it to someone else on this forum....here it is for you...and it is an Award Bios

V2.3 is not the correct version of the bios as HP states...they are wrong on this one....v1.12A is the correct version of the bios.

-Manufacturer: HP
-Motherboard Model: Compaq dx2250 Microtower PC
-Bios revision: 1.12A (sp40618.exe)
-Bios Type: Award BIOS
-Bios Download Link: http://rapidshare.com/files/266857705/BIOS.ROM.html
-Secondary Bios Download Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp40501-41000/sp40618.exe
-Source of Bios Download Link: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/Tec...sp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=12454&prodSeriesId=3310266&prodNameId=3310267&swEnvOID=2096&swLang=13&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=vc-64491-1
-Use Winflash Included in Download to Flash Bios. Rename BIOS_SLIC.ROM to BIOS.ROM
-SLIC: HP 2.1
-SLP: HP
-HP Certificate Included
-Tool: Award Mod Tool v1.16
-Method: Dynamic
-Modifier: Busykid508
-Please provide feedback

CRISDISK BIOS RECOVERY FILES INCLUDED

HP_Compaq_dx2250_Microtower_PC-HP-1.12A_sp40618.exe-HP_SLIC21_HP_SLP
http://www.box.net/shared/kr3tpefv5o

Hi ALL
Mod above rendered my dx2250 motherboard unusable!!!
No Not use it. There was also another user on this forum that had same failure as me (Post error "CMOS Checksum failure" and after F1 or F10 only black screen).

BIOS starts and detects CPU, memories and Disks. So automatic boot-flash recovery process is not available. HP didn't have any document how to force running of recovery process.

br,
tlindi

Hello guys, im new to the forum... and i stumbled across the bios flash files.
I have already upgraded the flash to the 1st one which 1234s282 posted.

What i am looking to do is change the bios picture to a logo?

something like
on a black background... is this something easily achievable?

The reason for this is that i will be using it as a car computer.. and the hp splash screen is not really an oem look i was after

oppppps almost forgot the file is here . http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=198f7...f6e8ebb871
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Please tell me you still have this? I clicked the link and it's no longer available. Or could you please guide me to the right version of Winflash ? I am in definite need to unlock my bios. The modded bios was still available but not your link. If you even remember this, and if you get time to do so, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

Hi ALL
Mod above rendered my dx2250 motherboard unusable!!!
No Not use it. There was also another user on this forum that had same failure as me (Post error "CMOS Checksum failure" and after F1 or F10 only black screen).

BIOS starts and detects CPU, memories and Disks. So automatic boot-flash recovery process is not available. HP didn't have any document how to force running of recovery process.

br,
tlindi
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Does anyone know if it's possible to recover from this situation? I've just flashed my dx2250, and the same thing has happened.

Is the mainboard totally fried?

Thanks ...

Matt

Seems not. I chucked the box in a corner, powered it up and hit F10.

Ten mins later, it booted, so reflashed with the BIOS update from HP, and all is back again. The 2250 was used as a print server anyway, so no great loss if I had chucked it in the sea.

However - DO NOT USE the modified one above - unless you want issues or have time on your hands.

M.

(05-05-2009, 05:45 PM)1234s282 Wrote: [ -> ]FLASH THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK , I WONT BE HELD RESPOSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT GOES WRONG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/747181/HP%20D...h%20OC.bin

Does anyone still have this modded BIOS? I have a few old boards to play with. Failing that, could it be unlocked again? I can save the BIOS file if needed (v1.12).

(02-21-2014, 03:24 AM)Dave Trouser Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-05-2009, 05:45 PM)1234s282 Wrote: [ -> ]FLASH THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK , I WONT BE HELD RESPOSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT GOES WRONG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/747181/HP%20D...h%20OC.bin

Does anyone still have this modded BIOS? I have a few old boards to play with. Failing that, could it be unlocked again? I can save the BIOS file if needed (v1.12).

I've been searching all over for the bios... and found nothing but 404's

i am also searching a bios for that board that unlocks the cpu feature for virtualization