HawaiiBiosReader is a free open-source utility for reading and editing AMD GPU BIOS files, focused on GCN2 architecture cards (Hawaii and Bonaire chips).
The program supports popular models including the R9 390/390X, R9 290/290X, R9 295X2, R7 260/260X, R7 360, HD 7790, and FirePro W8100/W9100. It allows users to view and modify key BIOS sections such as DPM tables for power, frequency, and voltage settings.
Written in C#, HawaiiBiosReader is intended mainly for BIOS developers and advanced overclockers. It can load unsupported ROMs with a warning and is available under the MIT license on GitHub.
| Item | Fact |
|---|---|
| Program | Hawaii BIOS Reader |
| Purpose | Read and analyze VBIOS from Hawaii GPUs (display clocks, voltages, timings) |
| Target GPU | Hawaii family (GCN 2.0) — R9 290 / R9 290X and closely related Hawaii variants |
| Files | .rom, .bin |
| Interface | Windows GUI (portable executable) |
| OS / Requirements | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (64-bit recommended); .NET Framework 4.0+ (4.8 recommended) |
| Key displays | PowerPlay tables, clock states, voltage tables, memory timings, fan curve, TDP/TDC limits, VRAM type |
| Risks | Reading is safe; modifying/flashing wrong BIOS can brick GPU, void warranty. Always backup the original BIOS first. |
| Support | Community tool — no official vendor support |
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