AMD, Gigabyte Release Source-Code for Mainboard’s BIOS

brajko2 · 26th Feb 2007, 08:42 PM

Wow.... what's next going to be new in IT world? Free windows?

Link:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/mainboa...223145912.html

Papercut · 26th Feb 2007, 10:30 PM

You wish

So are we going to see some form of guide here at ARP?

Adrian Wong · 26th Feb 2007, 10:44 PM

Well, this is really not as great as it looks. It's just open source, meaning you can download it, modify it as you like. But can everyone modify it?

Most people are not capable of reprogramming the BIOS, even if they have the source code. The most we can hope is for someone good to release a modified BIOS with all functions enabled.

However, all that gives us is merely more BIOS settings to tweak. It doesn't confer the BIOS super-powers. We will still need to "work" on tweaking each setting to attain a stable and fast system.

m0dD3r · 27th Feb 2007, 05:59 AM

Very true. I once began to delve into graphics card BIOS editing. Once I realized it was too much effort for the little amount of reward you get over normally overclocking, I decided to stop. This probably is nothing big.

26th Feb 2007, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
brajko2 Just Started Join Date: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 32 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	AMD, Gigabyte Release Source-Code for Mainboard’s BIOS Wow.... what's next going to be new in IT world? Free windows? Link: http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/mainboa...223145912.html

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Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,960 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 33	You wish So are we going to see some form of guide here at ARP? __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

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Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,745 Reputation: 2895 Rep Power: 64	Well, this is really not as great as it looks. It's just open source, meaning you can download it, modify it as you like. But can everyone modify it? Most people are not capable of reprogramming the BIOS, even if they have the source code. The most we can hope is for someone good to release a modified BIOS with all functions enabled. However, all that gives us is merely more BIOS settings to tweak. It doesn't confer the BIOS super-powers. We will still need to "work" on tweaking each setting to attain a stable and fast system. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

27th Feb 2007, 05:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
m0dD3r Warming up Join Date: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 89 Reputation: 28 Rep Power: 0	Very true. I once began to delve into graphics card BIOS editing. Once I realized it was too much effort for the little amount of reward you get over normally overclocking, I decided to stop. This probably is nothing big. __________________ Intel Pentium 4 2.6C @ 3.333Ghz 256FSB ASUS P4P800 Deluxe BIOS 1019 2GB Crucial Ballistix Z503 2-2-2-5 410Mhz ATI Radeon X850XTPE 550Core 610Mem 160GB Maxtor 8MB Cache 80GB WDJB 8MB Cache NuTech DDW-081 DVD-RW NZXT Nemesis Elite Black Case Logitech MX1000 w/ Teflon Skates Logitech X-530 on Audigy 2 ZS 7.1