Apple Radeon x1900 XT, wanted to convert into PC using VBIOS firmware flashed on chip.. \ VOGONS

Apple Radeon x1900 XT, wanted to convert into PC using VBIOS firmware flashed on chip..

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First post, by pentiumspeed

Posted on 2020-03-16, 19:17

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What is needed to covert the VBIOS firmware to PC? I do not have Mac computer to do this.

This is reference design x1900 XT 512MB

Another option having someone to flash a PC x1900 XT firmware onto VBIOS chip, I'd love to pay for your service and shipping. I know how to solder.

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Reply 1 of 4, by The Serpent Rider

Posted on 2020-03-17, 06:07

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Weren't they programmable by ATIflash? I did that with Radeon 8500 MAC.

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Reply 2 of 4, by aaronkatrini

Posted on 2020-03-17, 08:44

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If you can put it on a system with integrated graphics set as primary, I think you can force flashing a VBios.

Reply 3 of 4, by pixel_workbench

Posted on 2020-03-23, 02:28

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Have you tried it in a PC already? It's possible that the Mac version works just as well in a PC.

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Reply 4 of 4, by pentiumspeed

Posted on 2020-03-23, 03:21

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I have. Made the HP z230 go nuts instant I plugged in (OEM PC initializes bioses on plug in prior to turning it on via button (same with Dell FYI from experience). I'll have to fix the bios on a clone motherboard like Asus etc.

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