Is my BIOS locked?

[Radon]

I am trying to flash my ATI 9800SE to a PRO. I've already hardmodded it I just need to flash the BIOS. I keep getting an error telling me " data not erased ". I tried atiflash, flashrom and winflash, but no use. I ran se command " flashrom -i 0 " to check my BIOS's stats and I noticed it says: " Locked = Yes "

Does that mean my BIOS is locked? If so how can I unlock it?

Thnx to any help I can get in advance.

[bcracer220]

at first when i tried to flash my bios i had this same problem. basically you are using the incorrect syntax for the command. try: atiflash -newbios -f -p 0 xxxx.bin that should work, and obviously the x's should be substituted with the name of the .bin file. good luck!

[Radon]

I've tried it but no use. thnx for trying to help.

[Radon]

If any body could give me a command as to unlock my GFX BIOS I would be forever grateful.

[cjoyce1980]

the name of the BIOS can be no longer than 8 characters. for example:-

flshbios.bin

:banghead:

[Radon]

My bios name is 6 characters with an 3 char extension. btw ive checked, my bios is locked. i just need the unlock command.

[Hal2710]

Hi Rad,

I had this a while back, the solution is to try different flashing tools.

Try Flashrom.exe every version you can find and also try Winflash with the FORCE button ticked.

Sorry it's abit of a lame help, but you will be able to UNLOCK that baby.

Hal2710