Can I execute a linuxbios image from linux?

Kevin O'Connor kevin at koconnor.net
Wed Mar 31 19:21:01 CEST 2004


On Wed, Mar 31, 2004 at 09:30:16PM +0200, Svante Signell wrote:
> Is there a way to try out a new BIOS without risking to end up with an
> unbootable main-board, ethernet, serial port, some special card
> connected to the south-bridge (PIIX4) e.g. a special PCI/ISA card, etc?
> Other solutions including soldering, EEPROM programming devices, etc?

A number of people are using the "BIOS Savior" product with success.  See:
http://www.ioss.com.tw/eg/rd1/index.html

Depending on which part you need, you can mail order it from mwave.com,
pcmods.com, or probably a bunch of other places.

-Kevin

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