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Finding The Right BIOS Images (Continued)

Radeon 9800 Pro 256MB (380/350) To FireGL X2-256 (380/350) / FireGL X2-256t (412/365)

The original 256MB Radeon 9800 Pro, which uses the R350 core, should have no problems being flashed into the FireGL X2-256 since they are exactly the same cards, down to the DDR II memory chips.

The Original Radeon 9800 Pro 256MB with R350 core and old Radeon 9800 PCB

As for the new 256MB Radeon 9800 Pro which uses the R360 core, it can be flashed into either the FireGL X2-256 or FireGL X2-256t

But please remember that the FireGL X2-256t runs at higher clock speeds. It will generate as much heat as the Radeon 9800XT. The Radeon 9800 Pro's stock cooler won't be capable of handling that kind of heat. Therefore, you will need to upgrade the card's cooler before attempting to flash this card into the FireGL X2-256t.

The new Radeon 9800 Pro 256MB with R360 core and Radeon 9800XT PCB

If you don't want to spend money upgrading the cooler, you can lower the clock speeds by editing the BIOS image before flashing it into your card. You will need the hacked FireGL X2-256t BIOS image because the real FireGL X2-256t card is using DDR II memory.

Please remember that you will need to find a hacked FireGL X2-256 BIOS image for cards using DDR memory. Do not use the original FireGL X2-256 BIOS image which is meant for cards using DDR II memory.

If you are not lucky enough to find any suitable BIOS images for your 256MB Radeon 9800 Pro (DDR), you can always try the 128MB FireGL X2 BIOS image. However, this may disable half of your card's memory because that BIOS is meant for 128MB cards.

Download the Hercules FireGL X2-256 BIOS here (only for DDR Hynix memory chips, 412/365, new PCB).
Download the ATI FireGL X2-256 BIOS here (only for DDRII memory chips, unknown manufacturer, 378/351, old PCB).
Download the ATI FireGL X2-256 Rev.01 BIOS here (only for DDRII Samsung memory chips, 378/351, old PCB).
Download the ATI FireGL X2-256 Rev.01 BIOS here (only for DDRII memory chips, unknown manufacturer, 378/351, old PCB).

 

Radeon 9800XT 256MB (412/365) To FireGL X2-256 (380/350) or FireGL X2-256t (412/365)

This is the same situation as that of the new Radeon 9800 Pro 256MB with the R360 core. You will need the hacked FireGL X2-256t BIOS image because the real FireGL X2-256t uses DDR II memory.

The PCB layout of the Radeon 9800XT/Radeon 9800 Pro 256MB with R360 core and 9800XT PCB

However, you won't need to adjust the clock speeds in the BIOS image because both the cards run at the same clock speeds.

If you are not lucky enough to find any suitable BIOS images for your 256MB Radeon 9800 Pro, you can always try the 128MB FireGL X2 BIOS image. However, this may disable half of your card's memory because that BIOS is meant for 128MB cards.

Download the Hercules FireGL X2-256 BIOS here (only for DDR Hynix memory chips, 412/365).