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Craftery
Member

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10-27-2022, 09:50 PM

#11

Hey everyone, sorry for bringing this up again. I came across some details about bio mods and noticed my computer model shares the same motherboard as one of them. (https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/archive/...-4670.html) There isn’t much information available, but it seems there’s a mod that can unlock certain options, including an unlock voltage feature. Do any of you have experience with this? Also, can I overclock the 7950 voltage using my OEM motherboard? Thanks a lot!

Craftery

10-27-2022, 09:50 PM #11

mxtthew7
Junior Member

11-02-2022, 03:02 PM

#12

I don't have prior experience with installing pre-made BIOS configurations, yet I've worked with altered BIOS ROMs before they loaded like any other ROM file.

mxtthew7

11-02-2022, 03:02 PM #12

I don't have prior experience with installing pre-made BIOS configurations, yet I've worked with altered BIOS ROMs before they loaded like any other ROM file.

xGexa
Member

11-04-2022, 06:57 AM

#13

Seems quite uncertain, and I have no details about it. I believe I won't proceed, perhaps in a few years if the chip doesn't perform well, I might consider it again.

xGexa

11-04-2022, 06:57 AM #13

Seems quite uncertain, and I have no details about it. I believe I won't proceed, perhaps in a few years if the chip doesn't perform well, I might consider it again.

mon43
Junior Member

11-04-2022, 08:51 AM

#14

Switching the bios can pose certain dangers.
It's best to avoid it unless you're prepared for a board failure in case things go wrong.

mon43

11-04-2022, 08:51 AM #14

Switching the bios can pose certain dangers.
It's best to avoid it unless you're prepared for a board failure in case things go wrong.

jkjk0707
Junior Member

11-04-2022, 09:19 AM

#15

Do you know any method to create a backup of the current BIOS, so if something goes wrong it can be applied? I haven’t flashed a BIOS before, so I’m not very familiar with this. The person suggested having a backup ready. My concern is, if the BIOS he made doesn’t work, will I end up bricking the motherboard? Can I try to flash it back to the original later? Or is there no hope?

jkjk0707

11-04-2022, 09:19 AM #15

PANDAANDHUMAN
Member

116

11-12-2022, 08:57 AM

#16

The software that updates the bios usually allows saving a backup. The issue arises with a faulty flash, causing the system to fail completely since the board lacks a working bios. A CD or flash drive might help temporarily, but it needs a built-in fail-safe.

PANDAANDHUMAN

11-12-2022, 08:57 AM #16

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