modify bios display graphic

Discussion in 'General Software' started by tefyn, Feb 20, 2009.

  1. tefyn

    tefyn Geek Trainee

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    hi,any ideas on how to change the display graphic in bios?or is it possible to do with any software.?:)
     
  2. RHochstenbach

    RHochstenbach Administrator

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    The image of the splash screen that is displayed during the POST process, is located in the BIOS chip itself. If you want to replace the image, you should refer to the manual of the motherboard.

    Do mind that if your computer was pre-built by a manufacturer (like HP or Dell), it might not be possible.
     
  3. donkey42

    donkey42 plank

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    theoretically it should be possible, however, it would require updating the BIOS (a BIOS flash) & a custom .bin file (binary file suppplied by the motherboard manufacturer)

    flashing the BIOS should only be done for a very good reason like making a system address (see) more RAM or to allow your system compatible with custom or obscure hardware you can't live without.

    but, a very good question

    finally, every BIOS is unique to the system it is installed in. even if it was possible, i wouldn't do it, that should give you some idea what your asking

    BTW: RH is correct about the location the splash screen, thats why you would have to flash the BIOS
     
  4. thomas234

    thomas234 Big Geek

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    I had a motherboard that supported updating the BIOS image with any bitmap file set to the right size and number of colours. Unfortunatley, when I tried, Windows got a BSOD (something went wrong), and the motherboard was dead! :( Wasn't worth getting it reparied, it was on a cheapish one.
     
  5. HazukiOno

    HazukiOno Geek Trainee

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    in my old asus mobo there was a application which allowed you to change the logo
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    all you had to is select the picture (256 colors) and it automatically flashes the bios
     

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