Bios Mod Fail... Help!

[paintufast]

Hello all, I am a newbie into GPU mining and I have gotten myself into a pickle. I have an rx 580 ellesmere 8gb (single fan) revision E7 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/lookup?gpu=b3c13d-1002:67DF-1462:8A92.E7.0.0) this link isn't exactly mine but its what GPU-Z links to. Mine is a single fan model.

I am trying to upgrade my vbios for ethereum mining. I sent my bios to a friend from Anorak who has done good work for me in the past. He sent me a good file and I used ATI-Winflash to update my vbios. Ran pixel patcher and it patched values. Then restarted, and only get a black screen on restart from the card. When I try to reflash to old vbios by opening GUI of ATI it says "error reading from rom". When I go through CMD window I have unlocked already and that didn't help. I am getting "adapter not found Error 0FL01".

I have no clue HOW I did this but I realize what I believe is my error. When I downloaded the file from my buddy it was a 256mb file with a name I didn't think was clear. So I renamed the file. Somehow when I did this, (I assume) it changed the file type to "file" not ".rom" and I went ahead and flashed without realizing.

What do I do now? I'm at a loss. Not a super computer guru, I am learning as I go...and making a lot of mistakes along the way apparently.

 

[eidairaman1]

Change file back to .rom

Follow directions here

https://www.techpowerup.com/articles/34

For further help read this

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/mining-bios-repository.237382/

 

[paintufast]

So I want to add some more information. I am not SURE that I flashed with the wrong file. I just know that when I renamed one of the bios files, it ended up not as a .rom file. When I flashed thru the GUI of Ati Winflash it was a successful flash. Then I ran pixel patcher successfully. Then restarted.
It doesn't work on restart, screen freezes during windows opening up. One time I got it to start up and I got into CMD line. I tried using the following CMD language

cd/ATIWINFLASH
atiwinflash -f -p 0 Moddedbios.rom

I also tried using the unlock command also, and it did successfully unlocked.

However I am still getting the error I noted above (adapter not found Error 0FL01).

I read the links posted above to help me but I didn't see anything specifically helpful to me and this current situation.

Final note (I am using Windows 10)

 

[eidairaman1]

How to FIX your Bricked GPU BIOS - Bootable DOS Drive Method - HD6950 failed flash to HD 6970

 

[jboydgolfer]

Somebody should start a company offering support for bricked video cards, could make a killing

 

[paintufast]

This is result of my dos bootable attempt. Thoughts?

 

[eidairaman1]

This is result of my dos bootable attempt. Thoughts?

Use the -i command to identify the adapter

You need to enter the commands correctly

 

[R-T-B]

Somebody should start a company offering support for bricked video cards, could make a killing

It's much more profitable to buy a hardware programmer, buy them for 20 bucks as a "brick" and flash them back to new, then turn around and sell them for nearly full price.

That's how you make a killing.

 

[paintufast]

I think I’m following the commands right, but tried a few variations to be sure...

This isn't working for me?

 

[MrGenius]

Thoughts?

Yeah. Your "friend" fucked you. The name and extension of the file don't matter. It was recognized as a BIOS file, and that's why the flash with it was "successful". You did nothing "wrong". So...no, the file he sent you was obviously not "good". And now you're up shit creek. But...it can most likely be fixed. One way or another. The frog has the idea...

 

[eidairaman1]

I think I’m following the commands right, but tried a few variations to be sure...

This isn't working for me?

skip to 4:14 that is how you enter the command correctly

But it seems you need to attempt a wire trick method, find a spi programmer or take it to a shop that can do it for you.

I hope you learned a hard lesson from this by screwing with what you don't know and not doing research in the first place.

My signature exists for this exact reason.

 

[paintufast]

Your brutal honesty, coupled with assistance is appreciated. I will update here if I find any luck.

 

[eidairaman1]

Your brutal honesty, coupled with assistance is appreciated. I will update here if I find any luck.

Here is 1 last guide, it seems you need to disable the write protection

Read this guide it has the error code you are experiencing.

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/amd-ati-flashing-guide.212849/

Heres the command but read that guide

SPECIAL: If you receive the following error "Failed to read ROM ERROR 0FL01 : press '1' to continue"

You need to unlock the rom of the chip for writing, OR The flash command was not typed properly and the syntax is incorrect.

Code:
atiflash -unlockrom X

If you need help ask @Solaris17

 

[paintufast]

I am stopping for the night. I have read everything you sent me.

I still need to try the jumper method into DOS. I did try a jumper and got windows to load with the card installed, but I think I may have removed jumper too soon. I will try again with some sleep and see if I can make more progress.

Your help is truly appreciated.

Do you have any thoughts on how I ended up here? Is it because the bios file I have was(is) bad? I have flashed bios before multiple times with no problems. OR if I ran into problems, I was always able to reflash back to my original. This is the first time I have found myself down this rabbit hole.

 

[eidairaman1]

I am stopping for the night. I have read everything you sent me.

I still need to try the jumper method into DOS. I did try a jumper and got windows to load with the card installed, but I think I may have removed jumper too soon. I will try again with some sleep and see if I can make more progress.

Your help is truly appreciated.

Do you have any thoughts on how I ended up here? Is it because the bios file I have was(is) bad? I have flashed bios before multiple times with no problems. OR if I ran into problems, I was always able to reflash back to my original. This is the first time I have found myself down this rabbit hole.

Yes you have a bad file, that's what causes cards to write protect themselves.

Go to the card makers website, get the clock speeds and find a file in the vga bios collection.

Take a picture if your specific card, and also the white stickers on it for specific brand of card you have and post them here

 

[MrGenius]

If all else fails...http://www.overclock.net/forum/74-g...unbrick-flash-almost-any-card-amd-nvidia.html

 

[eidairaman1]

If all else fails...http://www.overclock.net/forum/74-g...unbrick-flash-almost-any-card-amd-nvidia.html

I believe @Sasqui had used a flashcat or something

 

[paintufast]

Unlockrom just gives me “adapter not found”

 

[eidairaman1]

Unlockrom just gives me “adapter not found”

you are missing white stickers

 

[paintufast]

I don’t see any other stickers on the card itself... what white stickers am I looking for

 

[cdawall]

Just do a 1:8 pin bios revert.

Somebody should start a company offering support for bricked video cards, could make a killing

I already do it, should make it commercial I guess lol

 

[paintufast]

Be stupid with Bios flashing your video cards

Thank you for your help. I understand I made a mistake and I am just trying to seek out assistance to learn and get better at this stuff. I think it’s interesting and fun, but I don’t have a teacher in person holding my hand. So occasionally mistakes happen. I am very thankful for the folks taking the time to help me figure out what is going on here and what I do next.

Just do a 1:8 pin bios revert.



I already do it, should make it commercial I guess lol

Before I screw up anything else.
There’s two chips on back (see pic above) which is my bios chip. I believe it’s the one that is square with the board, not on a diagonal.

Second I haven’t found a clear and concise write up for a 1-8 pin reset. Do you know of a link to one? For exactly what I do, on the pc itself and in regards to power etc.

Developments.

I had putted around last night with the 1-8 pin reset. And I’m not saying that’s what did it, or not. But what I know is that I can now get windows to start up with the card plugged in.

GPU -z doesn’t the see card.
Pixel patcher says there’s values found that are “already patched”

HIWEVER. This is New. See photo.
What, EXACTLY. Should I try now?

I don’t think this is my onboard MOBO graphics right? So this is seeing the card??

Found the white sticker you were asking for. Sorry.

UPDATE:
I figured out where the 512kb file came from, and it’s not what I flashed.
Before I flashed, when I had winflash open, I clicked “save” and I saved an extra backup of the current bios in my card (trying to be careful) for whatever reason. THAT is saving as a 512kb “file” not “.rom”.
That is NOT what I clicked on when I flashed, I’m certain.
So it didn’t occur from me accidentally changing file name like I had originally deduced.

Now that I can see what the photo shows in winflash. I’m just not sure of my best course of action and I want to be positive I’m not somehow seeing my MOBO onboard graphics and I am going to screw those too if I play here.

Any advice?

So, seeing the CMD prompt and finally getting -I to work....
I am good to go right? I can flash my original backup bios back into place?

UPDATE 2: I got it to flash to my original bios but card still isn’t recognized any where on the computer. I checked pixel patcher and it says already patched. I tried to revert to pixel patcher backups and restart. Just to check. Still no luck.

I have a light at the end of the tunnel, but not there yet.

Note: I changed pics, because I realized I posted the white sticker of adifferent card briefly.

 

[eidairaman1]

Thank you for your help. I understand I made a mistake and I am just trying to seek out assistance to learn and get better at this stuff. I think it’s interesting and fun, but I don’t have a teacher in person holding my hand. So occasionally mistakes happen. I am very thankful for the folks taking the time to help me figure out what is going on here and what I do next.




Before I screw up anything else.
There’s two chips on back (see pic above) which is my bios chip. I believe it’s the one that is square with the board, not on a diagonal.

Second I haven’t found a clear and concise write up for a 1-8 pin reset. Do you know of a link to one? For exactly what I do, on the pc itself and in regards to power etc.

Developments.

I had putted around last night with the 1-8 pin reset. And I’m not saying that’s what did it, or not. But what I know is that I can now get windows to start up with the card plugged in.

GPU -z doesn’t the see card.
Pixel patcher says there’s values found that are “already patched”

HIWEVER. This is New. See photo.
What, EXACTLY. Should I try now?

I don’t think this is my onboard MOBO graphics right? So this is seeing the card??

Found the white sticker you were asking for. Sorry.

UPDATE:
I figured out where the 512kb file came from, and it’s not what I flashed.
Before I flashed, when I had winflash open, I clicked “save” and I saved an extra backup of the current bios in my card (trying to be careful) for whatever reason. THAT is saving as a 512kb “file” not “.rom”.
That is NOT what I clicked on when I flashed, I’m certain.
So it didn’t occur from me accidentally changing file name like I had originally deduced.

Now that I can see what the photo shows in winflash. I’m just not sure of my best course of action and I want to be positive I’m not somehow seeing my MOBO onboard graphics and I am going to screw those too if I play here.

Any advice?

So, seeing the CMD prompt and finally getting -I to work....
I am good to go right? I can flash my original backup bios back into place?

UPDATE 2: I got it to flash to my original bios but card still isn’t recognized any where on the computer. I checked pixel patcher and it says already patched. I tried to revert to pixel patcher backups and restart. Just to check. Still no luck.

I have a light at the end of the tunnel, but not there yet.

Note: I changed pics, because I realized I posted the white sticker of adifferent card briefly.

Delete your gpu drivers, restore the card using the stock unmodified bios.

 

[paintufast]

Delete your gpu drivers, restore the card using the stock unmodified bios.

So just to clarify.
Run DDU, THEN reflash to original bios?
Then re download Radeon software?

 

[eidairaman1]

So just to clarify.
Run DDU, THEN reflash to original bios?
Then re download Radeon software?

Do you have a unmodified bios As a backup?