crc-error404 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 So guys... because of D430 Bios which really good works i was also modding the D420 Bios too. Changelog: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- v. 0.1 insert latest DSDT from 1.6 RC1 built - no need DSDT in Extra folder changed splashscreen to new apple logo with black background insert SLIC 2.1 for Windows 7 / Vista changed Version from A06 to OSX delete branding ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD BIOS FROM WIKI HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommie Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 How do you flash the BIOS? Do you need to put the file on a USB flash drive? Or do you run the .exe from a OSX system that is already booted? Thanks, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crc-error404 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Make a freedos usbstick - copy file to root of usb stick - boot into dos and flash via dos... if u are in dos just enter D420_OSX.EXE accept everything and so it goes... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob O Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Hey, Does your bios flash address the issue of the d420 only taking 2GB sodimm. I'd like to stick in a 4GB. Also, if needed will it run Win7 or would I need to reinstall Dell bios if I need to backout update? I appreciate your time and assistance Vielen Dank! Rob Austin, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bronxteck Posted April 1, 2011 Administrators Share Posted April 1, 2011 it is based on the dell bios so 2 gig barrier still exists... windows seven functions with the bios thats what slic 2.1 is for. if you have a dell disc it will allow you to install it and activate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crc-error404 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 btw. tested at my own d420... putting in 2 GB Ram allows u to use 2,5 GB (0,5 onboard + 2GB)... strange that d430 only can handle 1+1 GB... grrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bronxteck Posted April 1, 2011 Administrators Share Posted April 1, 2011 Maximum RAM: d430 2GB Standard RAM: 1GB Fixed RAM: 1GB Speed of RAM: PC2-5300 # Banks: 1 # Sockets: 1 Chipset: Intel 945GM I wonder why the limitation? it has intel 945gm chipset like my d620 and i have 4 gigs of ram... so why wont it take 3 gig's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bronxteck Posted April 1, 2011 Administrators Share Posted April 1, 2011 damn d630 can handel 8 gigs Maximum RAM: 8GB Standard RAM: 512MB/1GB Fixed RAM: 0MB Speed of RAM: PC2-5300 # Banks: 2 # Sockets: 2 Chipset: Intel GM/PM965 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppo Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Maximum RAM: d430 2GB Standard RAM: 1GB Fixed RAM: 1GB Speed of RAM: PC2-5300 # Banks: 1 # Sockets: 1 Chipset: Intel 945GM I wonder why the limitation? it has intel 945gm chipset like my d620 and i have 4 gigs of ram... so why wont it take 3 gig's? I'll send you a few of those nice contraband cigars (and I'll add a case of best Bavarian beer on top of that) if you find out how to make D430 accept 4GB (or more?!). Deal? EDIT: @CRC - I don't know what get's you excited, but I am a game: my offer is valid for you as well. You can choose your equivalent to cigars and beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thund3rbolt Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 So my D630 will take 8 GB DDR2? Hmmmm ... Question though I heard that you can't install snow if you have more than 4 Gb of ram. is that true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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