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  • down1nit
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    • Oct 2016
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    #1

    Why do people ask for BIOS files?

    What are they doing with them? Just reflashing to clear passwords? Restoring corrupt images? Reverse engineering?
  • RJARRRPCGP
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    • Jul 2004
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    #2
    Re: Why do people ask for BIOS files?

    Looks like getting rid of BIOS corruption, by re-writing to the flash...
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    • goontron
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      #3
      Re: Why do people ask for BIOS files?

      Most people need to reflash since, well, it's never been a good idea to update from within Windows, yet most OE tools do! I have asked for a T520 BIOS for reverse engineering since my modified BIOS wouldn't produce a good Coreboot ROM. But thats a fringe case.
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      • down1nit
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        • Oct 2016
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        #4
        Re: Why do people ask for BIOS files?

        Thanks guys, I have always wondered why so many schematics sites come with BIOS dumps for purchase as well.

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