Re: [flashrom] MS-7030 Mainboard won't program BIOS chip model other than oryginal

[san]

Ok, case closed.

Found answer here: http://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=95357.0

quoting:
The difference between SST49LF004A and SST49LF004B is that the 4B version
supports LPC / FWH Flashing, 4A version can not handle this.

I knew SOMETHING about this, but thought it is not my case.

This might be useful information in FAQ.
Also, more complete explanation might be found here:
http://www.rom.by/Art_of_BIOS_flashing

By the way, is it possible to add bios chip information (type) to support
list?

And how about 'soldering' write-enable? As in last link i found there is a
pad (#23) called "Write Enable". It might be possible to cut off this line
from motherboard solder 'programmable voltage', and program bioses on
not-enabled mainboards. Is that correct?

Best regards!

2013/10/17 san
> i propably should add verbose...
>
> 2013/10/17 san
> > Hi!
> >
> > Recently i bought mainboard compatible to flashrom.pinned oryginal bios
> > (SST49LF004B) and other chips.
> > I do not own exacly same chip, so i tried to replace with some i have:
> >
> > SST49LF004 / 4A (and smaller 2A and 3A)
> > Intel 82802AB8
> >
> > but no luck - i can not even read those.
> > I replaced back the original chip and i am able to program modified bios.
> >
> > What is the problem?
> >
> > Best regards!