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Question about buying obsolete parts (BIOS)

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About a week ago, i flashed my BIOS, while updating. I tried many steps to fix the problem but none worked. I sent it for repairing but i had to buy a new motherboard which was around $700, i instantly thought it doesnt worth it.

I located the bios, and did a search on google about the BIOS part number, i instantly found obsolete parts sites, thing that never crossed my mind.

My question here is, are the chips programmed already? for example in sites such as www.hobid.com or www.nowcomponents.com

Thx in advance, i really dont know about electronics, so pardon me if i'm asking dumb questions. :idea:
 

Re: Obsolete part buying

The BIOS is standard flash memory IC and the IC manufacturer deliver it empty
the chip programmed by the motherboard manufacturer

Can you extract the BIOS from the motherboard?
If you can, try to get the HEX file and try to program the IC with IC's programmer, maybe you damaged the boot loader sector only

Or try to find old motherboard in junk store
 

Re: Obsolete part buying

I think i will consider re-programming the BIOS, i could extract easily the BIOS. Many thanks.
 

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