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BIOS Update for a Promise Ultra1-TX2 interface card

Hi there -I would like to update the BIOS on a Promise Ultra100TX2 IDE Interface card in order to achieve 48bit LBA support. Promise has what appears to be the correct downloadable BIOS and driver, but nothing about procedure. I have never updated a BIOS before and I am uncertain...

Tags: BIOS update, rforbes@..., BIOS

Discussion threads 2007-11-03

after Bios update my computer won't boot.stuck in safe mode.can anyone HELP

after Bios update my computer won't boot.stuck in safe mode.can anyone HELPDid you check..................Did you check to see if you used the correct BIOS for your MB? Have you gone into the BIOS after updating to set specific features that would otherwise be set to default, such as Plug-n-Play...

Tags: jmergie3@..., BIOS, BIOS update, computer

Discussion threads 2007-10-25

Uninstall Bios Update

Two days back,I formatted my drive and installed fresh Xp.Unfortunately, all my driver CD aren't with me.I downloaded the drivers from net for D865GBF. First I installed a file named BIOS. That got me into the problem.After installing it asked me to restart the system. I did, but the monitor...

Tags: karthikviswanadhan@..., BIOS

Discussion threads 2007-06-20

bios update

can anybody help i have a winfast760gxk8mb motherboard, but i can not load sp2 i have heard that the bios needs updating can anybody tell me how to do it and where to get it from thanks.below should be the info that you need to get you up and going.http://www.foxconnchannel.com/service/Downloads.aspx

Tags: sidtaylor84@..., BIOS

Discussion threads 2007-05-07

661M03where I can Download the Bios Update for Foxconn 661M03-G?

where I can Download the Bios Update for Foxconn 661M03-G?Have a look herehttp://www.legendmemory.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Downloads&file=index&req=viewsdownload&sid=47

Tags: fahmy_hassan_mahmoud@..., Foxconn 661M03-G, Bios Update, Foxconn, BIOS

Discussion threads 2007-04-26

Dell Inspiron 4000 BIOS update

Hi,I wanted to upgrade my 10GB hard disk to USB mini hard drive of 40GB. But i have a concern, whether it is possible to boot from USB mini hard drive from Dell Inspiron 4000 series laptops. Because I have seen there is no options for boot type of USB...

Tags: Notebooks, rajeshkuri@..., hard drive, USB, Dell Inspiron 4000, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-04-11

bios update

Hi people,i'm trying to find bios update since my motherboard supports ata 133 and in my bios i can set to ata 100.i'm using inside mobile pro bios v2.05.can someone tell me is there any other solution for this or i need to flash bios.since i can't find any update...

Tags: operator1@..., BIOS, ATA-133

Discussion threads 2007-04-06

HP Pavilion 7125 GVC BIOS Update (exe)

Correct the boot error, diskette a drive error, on 7125 Pavilions with an 18-digit support ID number. Any 7125 Pavilion with a 12-digit support ID number does not need this upgrade. Version 4.05 (10/24/96) may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., HP Pavilion, BIOS Update, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2006-07-28

Rescue a BIOS crashed motherboard

I crash my BIOS when I upgrade my BIOS due to power failure. The way to solve this issue is you need to find a workable BIOS which is same or compatible with your motherboard from your friends or supplier and insert it into your motherboard to boot up

Tags: bios update, off-topic, programming, hardware, windows, BIOS, klee7228@..., motherboard crash, motherboard

Discussion threads 2006-12-20

PC will not shutdown

I have just loaded XP Professional with SP2 onto my PC and now when i shutdow the PC, windows will shutdown and my monitor shutsdown but my PC is still running and i must physically turn it off via the power button. I am contemplating upgrading my BIOS but...

Tags: BIOS, johnndeb@..., PC, Service Pack 2

Q&A 2005-10-08

Bios update incorrect for Asus P4SGX-MX

I have recently updated a wrong version of bios for the above, but now are unable to switch on the computer at all. There is a series of beeps when power is switched on.I updated bios mainly because I brought a 200GB hard drive Maxtor, but have been unable...

Tags: ASUS, BIOS, elizabeth_lum@..., floppy disk, hardware

Q&A 2005-11-22

Bios Update problems...

I recieved three ERROR messages while trying to update my bios, and they said: " (H48) INVALID RESERVED STRING IN FLASH HEADER", and the other one said: "(H01) THE FLASH DATA IMAGE READ FROM DISK WAS FOUND TO BE NOT VALID", and the last one said: " FLASH UPDATE WAS...

Tags: BIOS, Cha, crazy_injun43@..., motherboard, windows

Q&A 2005-05-21

Intel Express BIOS Update for D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 (exe)

From the developer: ""The Intel Express BIOS Update utility combines the functionality of Intel Flash Memory Update Utility iFlash and the ease-of-use of InstallShield applications, by packaging the BIOS file within an automated update utility. This utility will only work on Intel motherboards.""

Tags: BIOS Update, Intel Corp., BIOS, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2002-10-30

Problem with BIOS update

I have a Sony Vaio PCG-FX215. I installed XP Pro about 8 months back. Runs fine, but I'd like to install a bios update Sony made available on the support page for my machine. Downloaded the file, ran it, but it doesn't even get to the stage of creating the...

Tags: BIOS, Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2004-10-15

Windows XP won't boot after installing SP2 ? a BIOS update may be necessary

ProblemDepending on the chipset, motherboard manufacturer, BIOSversion, and CPU, installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack2 can result in an unbootable computer system. The problem is generallyassociated with Intel "Prescott"CPUs and its chipsets, but not every such combination will cause a problem. Asof this writing, motherboards exhibiting the behavior include: Albatron...

Tags: BIOS, Mark Kaelin, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, motherboard, Service Pack 2

Technical articles 2004-08-31

Flashing your BIOS

Keeping your BIOS up to date is an important part of system maintenance. In this Daily Feature, Ken Dwight shows you how to flash your BIOS.The ROM BIOS in your computer ultimately controls all of the hardware functions of the PC. To keep your system working properly and retain the...

Tags: Ken Dwight, BIOS, floppy disk, BIOS update

Technical articles 2001-03-14

Additional Resources

Bios upgrade

How do I upgrade my biosBIOS Date: 09/05/00BIOS Type: Award Modular BIOS v4.51PGBIOS ID: 09/05/2000-693-596B-977E-2A6LGP8JCOEM Sign-On: 09/05/2000 DVAX2P FOR DVAX2+ / 6VAX2+ (Y2K READY)Chipset: VIA 82C691 rev 68 forbios updateVisit the motherboard manufacturer's website and search for BIOS updates for the model of your...

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Discussion threads 2005-02-28

Upgrading CPU s

I am using an Athalon 5000 64X2 with an AM2 board and I want to upgrade to a 6000 Athalon 64X2 into the same board. do I need to change the BIOS settings or no?BIOS update requiredHey,Yes I believe you require a BIOS update in order to use 6000....

Tags: CPU, drumgod@..., BIOS, BIOS Settings

Discussion threads 2007-09-20

sata drive not recognised

Hi there, new to the site wondering if anyone can help?recently purchased a 500gb hitachi sata drive, plugged it in to my ecs 760-m motherboard, fired up my computer and nothing happened, didnt recognise it in disk management or bios, it spins up...help??thank you in advanceBIOS UpdateUpdate your BIOS. Also...

Tags: mattsuttenwood@..., BIOS, SATA-I

Discussion threads 2007-10-23

Toshiba a135-s2286 Flash BIOS for windows Xp

Toshiba support have a fix for the power - on password glitch for their notebooks running windows Vista; i had knock vista off due to its unreliability and cant get an update bios for the a135 notebook;can anyone assist on how i can get the bios Update as cant imagine...

Tags: BIOS, Notebooks, noordinia@..., Toshiba Corp., Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2007-09-24