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Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 13th, 2010, 11:39

it is OPEN, whoever comes first guys

and when its done i will close the subject/offer from here not through MSN/direct contact

the Ref. is here

btw, am reading here all the time all posts/updates

thnx for whoever is trying and i really wish to get a solution ASAP

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 13th, 2010, 17:07

I've done it and here's a video to prove it! I'll let Einstein9 give you the feedback!

h_t_t_p_:_//_www_._mediafire_._com_/?7rig7e87dc3f7bx

(Remove the 11 _ as the board moderates links)

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 13th, 2010, 19:25

find the correct checksum and it will work 100%
dell wants to keep all this a secret.

the qeastion is where is this hiding on the dell bios firmware.

www.dell.com


can you change this if so well done :)

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 13th, 2010, 19:35

Thats brialliant lollet :) hahah

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 13th, 2010, 21:18

Nice work, lollet. I guess that makes you the new guru. :-)

BTW, what is that header to the right and below PCI SLOT2 in the photo?
http://www.redplanettrading.com/ebay/mo ... op-800.jpg

And what is the part number of the chip to the right of it?

Please excuse me if that's an ignorant question. I haven't looked at a motherboard in about 5 years.

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 14th, 2010, 2:10

so the qeastion now is does it boot up into windows xp perfect or go blue screen of death :(

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 14th, 2010, 2:34

craig6928 wrote:find the correct checksum and it will work 100%


You're 100% Correct! I modified the file correctly, but the checksum was the issues. Dell have slightly changed method between the 745 and 755 series.

craig6928 wrote:so the qeastion now is does it boot up into windows xp perfect or go blue screen of death :(


Perfect XP boot, with no BSOD. This is a work PC so coupled with the fact it's actually lower spec than my 745 and the windows o/s build takes longer to boot / reboot, I kept the video small.

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 14th, 2010, 3:21

fzabkar wrote:What is that header to the right and below PCI SLOT2 in the photo?


Both the 745 and 755 have this same 14pin header labelled "LPC".
Quick google - Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface, but no one talking about using it for SPI

fzabkar wrote:What is the part number of the chip to the right of it?


It's a ST N1808V 78226 VG902

I've circled the flash location in this picture:http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/8aef40afbf5cb4dabba7e985f1f1fd166g.jpg
The MX25L flash is labled SPI_FLASH

Going to have a poke around at some point when I have free time.

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 14th, 2010, 3:27

Nice job I didn't even get to look at it :lol: Nice to see UK has some brains ;o)

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 14th, 2010, 6:02

lollett i have to admit and tell you "WOW" it is working
very nice job, i tried it just now and it is confirmed working

Am preparing my presentation now on the DELL pc that i flashed and i will get back to you as soon as possible

Guys, i guess many people are trying and for whoever tried i have to say thank you for the time, but since lollett came first with the clean solution, i have to continue with him from now

so this subject is closed for now since he came 1st. with the solution.

lollett hold please i will PM you today about the details you requested in order to finalize this

and many thnx for the time and work really many thnx

but, lollett, the LOGO u used as i told you the word "DEMO" but you added your nickname which is not really what i wanted 100% but it is fine, in fact i did not want to add any extra info. on the logo except the word "DEMO" but this is ur right to save your work and i respect that since you came with it only and the first.

will be back here soon

many thnx all
finally we got one
:idea:

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 14th, 2010, 6:08

Love it when a plan comes together :O) And some real clever stuff happens here :O)

And now we have a BIOS Guru as Frank said

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 14th, 2010, 7:32

you are right Guru, he did it, and it is working many thnx really to all of you here

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 15th, 2010, 4:15

I'm always intrigued when I see undocumented and unpopulated areas on PCBs. Like you, I can't find any reference that suggests that the LPC interface could be used to program the SPI flash.

FWIW, the mystery chip appears to have been manufactured by ST Microelectronics and may have a YWW date code of 2009, week 02 (VG902). I have no idea what its function could be, though.

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 15th, 2010, 5:13

guru wrote:Hmmm only just seen this. Is the job done or still open?


Well, lollett already did it, and he sent me the sample DEMO logo
i tested it and worked fine.

so i guess its 99.9% done

Am working on the presentation now with lollett

and many thnx guys,, really many thnx

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 15th, 2010, 7:28

The LPC interface in this instance is used via the ST IC which is a security module AKA "Trusted Platform
Modules (TPM)"

The LPC is "Probably" needed for burning the secret RSA key during production


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module
http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/so ... epaper.pdf

Or maybe I missed something?



fzabkar wrote:I'm always intrigued when I see undocumented and unpopulated areas on PCBs. Like you, I can't find any reference that suggests that the LPC interface could be used to program the SPI flash.

FWIW, the mystery chip appears to have been manufactured by ST Microelectronics and may have a YWW date code of 2009, week 02 (VG902). I have no idea what its function could be, though.

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 15th, 2010, 20:42

guru wrote:The LPC interface in this instance is used via the ST IC which is a security module AKA "Trusted Platform Modules (TPM)"

The LPC is "Probably" needed for burning the secret RSA key during production

FWIW, ST Microelectronics has the ST19NP18-TPM chip which fits your explanation:
http://www.st.com/stonline/books/pdf/docs/12803.pdf

The "1808" in the chip's markings would be consistent with the "18 Kbytes User EEPROM" that appears to be characteristic of the ST19 family.

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 16th, 2010, 1:31

i would like to thank lollett really, and to be honest here he is really the one, i recommend him as an Expert on this field.

we are almost closing the deal 99.9% of the work is done, and fzabkar i wish that you came earlier but as lollett told me later that he got to know about this post (challenge) by chance since he is newly registered ONLY for this purpose and he thought that 3000$ is a joke, and he tried it only and only because he was researching about his own DELL and ended up here with a challenge .

so why not? and he did it

good to know/have people here with good knowledge i guess this forum is the best on everything
where smart people meet and share info.

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 16th, 2010, 4:29

:O) Yes the 3k USD made me wonder and I didn't take it seriously :oops: . If you have any interesting projects in the future let me know

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 16th, 2010, 4:32

well, i will let everybody knows guru

i always take my work seriously btw
thnx for the reply :?

Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Bios Logo Challenge - for Experts plz

September 16th, 2010, 4:37

It's just a phrase of couse I expect it to be open to everyone.

I take work seriously when I know who people are ;o)
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