Dell Dimension 2100

[Falco]

I've been reading that Dell uses proprietary BIOS compression that hasn't been cracked, though I don't know if it applies to all Dell models or not.

Anyway, I have a Dimension 2100 that has an i810E NB that's capable of a 133 MHz FSB, but the BIOS limits it to 66/100 MHz when a 133 MHz FSB CPU is installed, limiting its speed.

Could someone take a crack at trying to unlock the BIOS to allow at least a PIII 1000? (the i810E supports a coppermine 1000, not a tualatin.)

The BIOS for the thing is here:
ftp://ftp.us.dell.com/bios/BDLCX_14.exe

Dell's FTP server seems to be down at the moment though.

[1234s282]

Sorry this ones still locked down and i cant get it open

Stupid Dells

Admin

[Falco]

Sorry this ones still locked down and i cant get it open

Stupid Dells

Admin

Yarr, darn. I guess an Optiplex GX280 would be in the same boat too?

[1234s282]

Unfortunately

The only Dells which use an Award bios are the Inspiron 530 / 530s / Vostro 200 / and a few others but thats all

The rest use the unmoddable dell bios format

Sorry
Admin