HOW TO: Change your POST Bitmap ... Ever thought it would look better if you had a custom image displayed when you turn on your laptop instead of the Dell logo? ...

Echilon · 06-08-2006, 03:22 AM

Ever thought it would look better if you had a custom image displayed when you turn on your laptop instead of the Dell logo? I found a utility from Dell which seems to work on most models, and replaces the default logo with a BMP of your choice. I've bundled the utility with a few splash screens, all you need to do is either follow the instructions to create a bootable USB key or burn the included ISO image and type 'spl2 imagename' at the prompt.

So far the utility is confirmed as working on the following models, although it probably works on a lot more:

Inspiron 6000
Inspiron 8100
Inspiron 8600
Inspiron 9300
Inspiron 9400
Dimension 800
Dimension 820
XPS Gen2 (M170)
XPS M1330

If it works for you and your model isn't listed here, please post to let others know. There are three splash screens included in the package, but if anyone wants any other included, please post them here and I'll zip them up with the next release.

Preview

Download (http://www.leghumped.com/blog/2006/0...r-post-bitmap/)

07/09/2007: USB instructions added.
15/09/2006: Archive updated, see post below.

_Belial · 06-08-2006, 05:41 AM

Damn,

I was all excited about this, then i tried it, it just won't boot the cd for me, i go to boot menu, pick cd/dvd drive i get alittle flashing cursor for a few mins (can't type) then it just carries on to windows

_Belial · 06-08-2006, 06:11 AM

Ah i flashed to bios A01 and now it works, got some scary aliens on my screen when i boot up, many thanks (that's on an i9400 btw)

KillaSeason · 06-08-2006, 06:15 AM

Can anyone confirm that this works on a Gen 2?

thanks

Echilon · 06-08-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillaSeason

Can anyone confirm that this works on a Gen 2?

thanks

You'd have to try it and find out :P

LouisG3 · 06-08-2006, 09:55 AM

Edit: answered my own question. Thanks for the file.

jeffcmfrt · 06-08-2006, 10:47 AM

How can we use our own images? Thanks yea I'm a dummy LOL Can you give step by step on how to use a image of our own? Be a little more specific for slow people like myself? I would love to do this on my M 1710.

pinko · 06-08-2006, 11:34 AM

Get an image editor like WinISO, open the image, add the bmp's you want, save the image, and burn it.

Echilon · 06-08-2006, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffcmfrt

How can we use our own images? Thanks yea I'm a dummy LOL Can you give step by step on how to use a image of our own? Be a little more specific for slow people like myself? I would love to do this on my M 1710.

You'll also need to extract the bootsector in WinISO/PowerISO, add the files, then re-add it. If you make one though, please post it here aswell

pinko · 06-08-2006, 12:02 PM

It's easier just to edit and 'save as', that way you dont have to worry about extracting or loosing the bootsector.

Echilon · 06-08-2006, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinko

It's easier just to edit and 'save as', that way you dont have to worry about extracting or loosing the bootsector.

You have to edit the bootsector that's extracted to add your files.

pinko · 06-08-2006, 12:35 PM

Dont extract anything, just open up the img in winiso, add your files to the appropriate directory and save the image. Ive been adding my own rom files to the premade bootdisks (for oc/voltmoding) with this method without a incident.

jeffcmfrt · 06-08-2006, 12:55 PM

Ok guys thank's but ill have to pass on this one I can see me screwing somthing up bigtime. just like flashing the overclock I would love to try but I will wait until I can acually see it done. Then maybe I wont screw my machine up LOL

Best Wishes

PcGeek04 · 06-08-2006, 02:48 PM

worked fine for me...on both the A00 and A01 BIOS ......see below

PcGeek04 · 06-08-2006, 02:48 PM

DeviantArt.com should have some nice files at the proper res. might have to take a gander this weekend.

06-08-2006, 03:22 AM	#1
Echilon GGTW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 167 Reviews: 2 Credits: 388	HOW TO: Change your POST Bitmap Ever thought it would look better if you had a custom image displayed when you turn on your laptop instead of the Dell logo? I found a utility from Dell which seems to work on most models, and replaces the default logo with a BMP of your choice. I've bundled the utility with a few splash screens, all you need to do is either follow the instructions to create a bootable USB key or burn the included ISO image and type 'spl2 imagename' at the prompt. So far the utility is confirmed as working on the following models, although it probably works on a lot more: Inspiron 6000 Inspiron 8100 Inspiron 8600 Inspiron 9300 Inspiron 9400 Dimension 800 Dimension 820 XPS Gen2 (M170) XPS M1330 If it works for you and your model isn't listed here, please post to let others know. There are three splash screens included in the package, but if anyone wants any other included, please post them here and I'll zip them up with the next release. Preview Download (http://www.leghumped.com/blog/2006/0...r-post-bitmap/) 07/09/2007: USB instructions added. 15/09/2006: Archive updated, see post below. __________________ Inspiron 9400, T2600 2.16Ghz, 2Gb DDR2, 802.11a,b, and g baby! Last edited by Echilon; 02-01-2010 at 08:10 AM.

06-08-2006, 06:15 AM	#4
KillaSeason Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 37 Credits: -338	Can anyone confirm that this works on a Gen 2? thanks __________________ XPS Gen2 \| XP Pro \| 2.0 GHz Pentium-M \| 2GB DDR2 533 MHz \| Go 7800 GTX [AS5] \| 80 Gig HD \| Dell 2405FPW 24" LCD\|Pacific Breeze Cooler\| Nostromo n50

06-08-2006, 10:47 AM	#7
jeffcmfrt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 877 Credits: 1,911	How can we use our own images? Thanks yea I'm a dummy LOL Can you give step by step on how to use a image of our own? Be a little more specific for slow people like myself? I would love to do this on my M 1710. __________________ XPS M1710, T7200 17 inch UltraSharp WUXGA 2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX 200GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Creative Labs X-Fi Notebook Sound Card D-Dock & X-Fi Xtream Sound card Logitech Z5300 5.1 Logitech MX1000 Cordless Mouse nostromo n52 Gamepad

06-08-2006, 12:55 PM	#13
jeffcmfrt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 877 Credits: 1,911	Ok guys thank's but ill have to pass on this one I can see me screwing somthing up bigtime. just like flashing the overclock I would love to try but I will wait until I can acually see it done. Then maybe I wont screw my machine up LOL Best Wishes __________________ XPS M1710, T7200 17 inch UltraSharp WUXGA 2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX 200GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Creative Labs X-Fi Notebook Sound Card D-Dock & X-Fi Xtream Sound card Logitech Z5300 5.1 Logitech MX1000 Cordless Mouse nostromo n52 Gamepad

06-08-2006, 02:48 PM	#14
PcGeek04 WannaBe UberGeek Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Milky Way, Local Group Posts: 779 Credits: -128	worked fine for me...on both the A00 and A01 BIOS ......see below __________________ E1705-1.86Duo\|1gb\|x1400\|100Gb\|BT350\|WUXGA E1705-2.oDuo\|2gb\|7900GSX\|100Gb\|BT350\|WUXGA-LG 3d06-4945 PS3-60GB w/YDL installed Certifications: MCSE \| Network+ \| A+ Westy 42" W4207

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06-08-2006, 05:41 AM	#2
_Belial Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 Credits: -348	Damn, I was all excited about this, then i tried it, it just won't boot the cd for me, i go to boot menu, pick cd/dvd drive i get alittle flashing cursor for a few mins (can't type) then it just carries on to windows

06-08-2006, 06:11 AM	#3
_Belial Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 Credits: -348	Ah i flashed to bios A01 and now it works, got some scary aliens on my screen when i boot up, many thanks (that's on an i9400 btw)

06-08-2006, 09:55 AM	#6
LouisG3 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 14 Credits: -347	Edit: answered my own question. Thanks for the file.

06-08-2006, 11:34 AM	#8
pinko Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 391 Credits: 5	Get an image editor like WinISO, open the image, add the bmp's you want, save the image, and burn it.

06-08-2006, 12:02 PM	#10
pinko Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 391 Credits: 5	It's easier just to edit and 'save as', that way you dont have to worry about extracting or loosing the bootsector.

06-08-2006, 12:35 PM	#12
pinko Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 391 Credits: 5	Dont extract anything, just open up the img in winiso, add your files to the appropriate directory and save the image. Ive been adding my own rom files to the premade bootdisks (for oc/voltmoding) with this method without a incident.

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