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    Sigh...HP/Compaq G56/CQ56 fails the wireless card upgrade test...BIOS mod?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ::2dFx::, Mar 8, 2011.

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    Received my Intel WiFi 5100 card today, fired it in and lo and behold I get the "Wireless card not supported" message from the BIOS. Upon investigation of supported options, they are Ralink, Realtek, Broadcom & Atheros.

    Is there no way of BIOS modding this thing to accept this? Or am I dreaming too big here?
     
    ::2dFx::, Mar 8, 2011
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    You would have to have the BIOS whitelist removed. Go to mydigitallife forums for further assistance.
     
    2.0, Mar 9, 2011
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