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XPS Gen 2 Hacked Bios fro Go 7800GTX

post #1 of 19
2/14/08 at 9:45pm
Thread Starter 
Help I need a copy of the hacked bios for updating an Inspiron 9300 with a 7800GTX video card to the XPS Gen 2 bios. The link in post on this site "photo guide to install 7800GTX" does not work any longer. I have the 7800GTX installed in my 9300 with the 9300 revision 5 bios but it shows unknown video card in the bios Device Info screen. Any help with the bios iso file would be appreciated.
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post #2 of 19
2/15/08 at 2:23am
here
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post #3 of 19
2/15/08 at 10:46am
Thread Starter 
Hey thank you zzpulp I appreciate the link to the XPS bios, I'll give it a try. Thanks again!
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post #4 of 19
2/15/08 at 1:44pm
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The hacked XPS2 bios worked great, up and running I9300 thinks it's an XPS2. Thanks again zzpulp for the link.
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post #5 of 19
2/15/08 at 2:22pm
Look at my sig byatch
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post #6 of 19
2/25/08 at 10:06pm
Earlier today I did the same upgrade, installing a 7800 GTX in my 9300. However, since the 9-cell battery I ordered hasn't arrived yet, I haven't flashed the BIOS. Even though my current BIOS (9300 A05) reports "unknown video device" in the setup, everything works perfectly, and I am able to boot correctly using my 6-cell battery. Doesn't it make sense to not flash the BIOS at all, hence allowing me to use my 6-cell and the 9-cell? I know the 6 won't give me much runtime, but as a backup it doesn't hurt anything.

Basically, what I'm wondering is will I get any performance increase by installing the XPS BIOS, or am I better to stick with the 9300 BIOS and have both batteries available?
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post #7 of 19
2/26/08 at 12:43am
Depends on if you're able to use the 3d clocks with the 9300 bios or not.
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post #8 of 19
2/26/08 at 7:30am
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Originally Posted by zzpulp View Post
Depends on if you're able to use the 3d clocks with the 9300 bios or not.
I'm assuming you mean for the purpose of overclocking. Personally, I don't plan on doing that, considering I'm already getting 5x the 3D speed I had before, and I really don't want the system running any hotter than it already does. But, that answers the question perfectly, thank you!
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post #9 of 19
2/26/08 at 11:46am
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You have to use the XPS Gen2 hacked bios to get the 7800GTX to the proper voltage. If you use the I9300 bios the delivered voltage to the video card will not be correct. Just do a search for 7800GTX in this forum for"How to upgrade your 9300 with the Ultra or 7800 photo guide" and follow the steps there. Use the hacked bios refered to in this thread by zzpulp.
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post #10 of 19
2/26/08 at 1:57pm
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Originally Posted by Golddragon732 View Post
I'm assuming you mean for the purpose of overclocking.
No, I was talking about using your stock 3d clocks. I assume by your testament that you are though.
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post #11 of 19
2/26/08 at 9:06pm
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Yes my 9300 is now an XPS Gen2 as far as it knows, I was just suggesting that Golddragon732 upgrade to the XPS gen2 bios.
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post #12 of 19
10/30/08 at 7:51am
Hi the link for the bios at the top of the page no longer works.
It says the file has been deleted by uploader.
Anybody no were i can get the XPS Gen 2 Hacked Bios for Go 7800GTX
Thanks in advance.
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post #13 of 19
10/30/08 at 1:23pm
Well it was never my link. When I get back to my apartment tonite I will try to host the file somewhere like LV2G. I will give the link here though.

Edit: Shoot me a PM if I forget.
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post #14 of 19
11/5/08 at 12:40am
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/...t=0#entry94314
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post #15 of 19
11/7/08 at 4:59am
How come theres so many people upgrading to a 7800 right around now? Is there a sale somewhere I'm missing? :P
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post #16 of 19
11/7/08 at 8:05am
I no for me its because i just got into PC gaming and the graphics card in my laptop just wont cut it with most of the games out there
(love taken the laptop apart for upgrading/speed/repair LOL)
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post #17 of 19
11/7/08 at 1:24pm
No Axe, my guess is the 7800 GTX is just as ludicrously priced as its ever been.
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post #18 of 19
1/22/13 at 7:56am

hello everyone,

the link is down; can anybody post the file again please?

Thanks from Germany

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post #19 of 19
1/22/13 at 9:34am
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Originally Posted by minihoeppi View Post

hello everyone,
the link is down; can anybody post the file again please?
Thanks from Germany

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Originally Posted by zzpulp View Post

http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/...t=0#entry94314

Stay warm winknudge.gif

cheers ...
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