Splash Screen?

Purefire · 01-02-05, 02:44 AM

is it possible to edit/replace the 'boot' or flash screen, the Dell screen that shows up after a soft reset?
I'd like to replace it with another image if possible... anyone know how to do this?

McMutt · 01-03-05, 01:03 AM

Since that screen shows up after a hard or soft reset, it's in one of 2 places, either coded into the AOx ROM version, or more likely, it's hardwired into the graphics chip somehow. Either way, it'll be next to impossible to change.

Purefire · 01-03-05, 01:04 AM

thats about what i figured, wasn't sure if was in a place that was editable. oh well, Dell branded it is. Thanks

Tierran · 01-03-05, 11:11 AM

Its hardcoded into the ROM...but it is possible to change it by hacking the ROM. Which...is dangerous but it has been done ;)

McMutt · 01-03-05, 03:53 PM

Ok, Tierran, you've got my attention. Sure, hacking the ROM is dangerous, but I don't think any damage would be permanent since you can always just re-flash, right? so any idea how to try something like that, because I'd love a custom splash screen, just figured it was next to impossible.