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tonybuaa
09-01-2009, 06:46 AM
Does anyone can modify the newest VMware BIOS with the SLIC2.1? I tried to do this myself, but failed.

Here's the original vmware-vmx.exe:
http://depositfiles.com/files/ly08m4go5

Thanks a lot.:)
morpheus00de
09-01-2009, 12:17 PM
What is vmware exp?

The exe links to a windows version (server or workstation)
both dont need modified exe u will find bins in this forum and the way how to link them in vmware cfg files.

Thats all.
tonybuaa
09-02-2009, 12:48 AM
What is vmware exp?

The exe links to a windows version (server or workstation)
both dont need modified exe u will find bins in this forum and the way how to link them in vmware cfg files.

Thats all.

vmware exp is the beta version of vmware. 185517 is a subversion of VMware 7. It seems that your method no longer works since vmware 6.5.3, I've tried that.
sebus
09-02-2009, 08:23 PM
Isn't this version only a closed beta at the moment?

sebus
morpheus00de
09-02-2009, 09:54 PM
It seems that your method no longer works since vmware 6.5.3, I've tried that.

I tested 6.5.3 and it works with:

bios440.filename = "SLIC_Asus.ROM" in cfg.vmx

u've done something wrong...

http://rapidshare.com/files/274856963/vmwwslc.rar

Prepatched bios files 4 vmware, the slic21_dell is not testet yet, only switched 20 slic against 21
electric
09-03-2009, 08:12 AM
The current method used for the 6.5.x builds does work with the 185517 build

Build Win7 machine with all VMware settings/files in place

Use current modded SLIC 2.1 BIOS

Copy BIOS file to guest directory

Add line to to settings file

bios440.filename = "HP-SLIC_2.1.ROM" (or whatever your filename is)

At this stage with guest will not boot

Here is the key

Delete the nvram file (VMware will recreate it)

The machine now boots and guest can be activated

Done!
morpheus00de
09-03-2009, 09:51 PM
The current method used for the 6.5.x builds does work with the 185517 build

Build Win7 machine with all VMware settings/files in place

Use current modded SLIC 2.1 BIOS

Copy BIOS file to guest directory

Add line to to settings file

bios440.filename = "HP-SLIC_2.1.ROM" (or whatever your filename is)

At this stage with guest will not boot

Here is the key

Delete the nvram file (VMware will recreate it)

The machine now boots and guest can be activated

Done!

Ah k, i tested it on a clean vm that could be the difference...
tonybuaa
09-04-2009, 07:29 AM
Isn't this version only a closed beta at the moment?

sebus

yes, it's not a public beta.
tonybuaa
09-04-2009, 07:35 AM
The current method used for the 6.5.x builds does work with the 185517 build

Build Win7 machine with all VMware settings/files in place

Use current modded SLIC 2.1 BIOS

Copy BIOS file to guest directory

Add line to to settings file

bios440.filename = "HP-SLIC_2.1.ROM" (or whatever your filename is)

At this stage with guest will not boot

Here is the key

Delete the nvram file (VMware will recreate it)

The machine now boots and guest can be activated

Done!

Deleted the nvram file, it WORKS! Thanks a lot.