Recent content by HomerTheater

"Building" a custom BIOS/UEFI for a non-working laptop won't get you anything if you can't USE the laptop because of dead graphics. You'll still have to install that "built" BIOS/UEFI but you can't do that with the external graphics system DEAD and no way to download or install the new BIOS. So...

I wasn't even troubleshooting at that point... I decided to start the connections with the simplest-possible signal path to confirm that would work before putting the surround processor into the mix. I haven't had issues with the surround processor messing with HDMI devices so far... but I have...

I have a ton of experience with computer video and with home theater (imaging systems engineer and professional home theater gear reviewer with lab gear for measurements). But I have to say, I am BAFFLED by how inscrutable it is to resolve what SHOULD be a simple problem of getting video played...