Re: [LinuxBIOS] M57SLI Rev2.0 SPI - how to add the second bios chip (incl. pictures)

[Harald Gutmann]

Am Donnerstag, 18. Oktober 2007 17:05:30 schrieb Ward Vandewege:
> On Thu, Oct 18, 2007 at 04:59:36PM +0200, Harald Gutmann wrote:
> > Am Donnerstag, 18. Oktober 2007 01:10:03 schrieb Peter Stuge:
> > > On Wed, Oct 17, 2007 at 08:47:41PM +0100, Chris Lingard wrote:
> > > > > I'll get in touch with the distributors here. Will get back when
> > > > > I know more.
> > > >
> > > > I have been trying to get my M57SLI Rev2.0 SPI running LinuxBios
> > > > for a while, but could not get the chip
> > >
> > > Sorry, no news from me yet, I hardly have time to check my email this
> > > week.
> > > > I have been offered a batch of SST25LF040A brand new unprogrammed
> > > > for US $3 each. If this a good price and a way to go?
> > >
> > > Fairly good price, depending on how many a batch is? 30-or so pieces
> > > could go for $3, but you probably want to look for 25LF080A instead
> > > then to get more room. Maybe there's a 16Mbit version too.
> >
> > the chips go up to 32mbit with 50mhz to 75/85mhz and 8 pins, but i wasn't
> > able to find them in europe until now. 64mbit are only available with 16
> > pins.
> >
> > farnell has an sst chip with right pin position, speed (50mhz) and 16mb
> > in its store. which cost's about 3€.

16Mbit Chip:
SST25VF016B-50-4I-S2AF

SOIC 8Pin  Sockel:
652B0082215-002
> What type number is that?
>
> Thanks,
> Ward.