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Accessing Detailed BIOS

I own two Dell laptops (Inspiron 9400 and 5150) and I need to access the detailed BIOS (not just the F2 BIOS) in order to change a few settings. However, I can't seem to find the manuals, and the common keys used to access the detailed BIOS don't work. How...

Tags: chi.s.song@..., BIOS, detailed BIOS

Discussion threads 2007-04-18

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i have a sony vaio pcg-vx71p i have forgot my bios password my comp will not start since i removed a program it says ntldr is missing is there any easy way around it i dont think it has a battery for the bios memory regards tonyBIOS Passwords should

Tags: VWCORRADOV6@..., BIOS

Discussion threads 2006-11-22

System Information for Windows

SSIW is a System Information tool that gathers very detailed information about your system properties and settings. It  includes detailed information for Motherboard, BIOS, CPU, Devices, Memory, Video, Drives, Ports, Printers, etc. The information is displayed in a very readable format. It is a must for any IT admin. ...

Tags: Information, SSIW, BIOS, Microsoft Windows, Printers, Corporate Communications, Productivity, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Software, Peripherals, Marketing, Steven Warren

Blog posts 2007-09-21

System Configuration utility--Vista revamp

IF I HAD TO KNOW HOW TO ADJUST ANYTHING--It would be the BIOS.The "REAL" BIOS program is the Physics of a computer.But wait a minute--why not make the BIOS auto optimizing?The voltages,frequencies,temperatures,and so on would be constantly monitored for a peak performance operation.Even the CPU would have a BIOS.I could...

Tags: BALTHOR, BIOS, software, hardware, programming, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-02-01

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...

Tags: BIOS

Discussion threads 2005-02-28

Help me with my HP Compaq nx6110 BIOS

Help me please. My notebook type is HP Compaq nx6110. I have BIOS administrator password . How unlocked?Why??????????Why would you NEED to get into the BIOS? Anyone who has the administrator password TO get into the BIOS and obtained legitimately, also knows HOW to get into the BIOS.The BIOS...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., rafaelcuba81@..., BIOS

Discussion threads 2007-10-28

Breaking through the BIOS Barrier: The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide for PCs

You can configure a host of BIOS features and options and vastly improve PC performance and stability. This introductory chapter from Breaking Through the BIOS Barrier: The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide for PCs will give you a taste of the book's comprehensive exploration of how to update and optimize the...

Tags: Optimization, PC, Prentice Hall Inc., BIOS, Hardware, Components

Book chapters 2005-03-02

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

BIOS Agent (exe)

The BIOS Agent will automatically identify your computer's BIOS information. You'll quickly identify the BIOS date, BIOS type, BIOS ID string, motherboard OEM data, motherboard chipset, and super I/O data. This information is very helpful in the event you need or want to upgrade the BIOS on your PC. The...

Tags: BIOS Agent Program, BIOS, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2006-10-19

BIOS CLOCK

Does anyone know how to advance the bios clock?Time UpdatesWell, how do you want to advance the BIOS clock?When you update the time in XP, the BIOS clock is updated accordingly.Many other time synchronization programs do the same.You can always enter BIOS setup and adjust the clock there.It somewhat depends...

Tags: texasfan0310@..., BIOS, windows, BIOS Setup

Discussion threads 2007-02-16

Inspiron 4000 bios disabled

I'm having an issue with my inspiron 4000 BIOS. I can't seem to change ANY settings in the BIOS. I can Scroll through my pages, and i can highlight individual fields, i just can't change them. After i access the bios....i can scroll to one of the...

Tags: Dell Inspiron, 5pyd3r@..., BIOS

Discussion threads 2007-09-22

2.5 *terabyte* hot-swap storage -- for $730

YOU WOULD HAVE TO SEE THE REAL BIOS IN A COMPUTERIn the real BIOS of the computer the hard drive byte size could be adjustable.There is probably an entire section on the hard drive in this BIOS.You could adjust Byte voltage and frequency for example.I see the Award,Amibios,Phoenix,even the manufacturer's...

Tags: BALTHOR, storage, BIOS, computer

Discussion threads 2007-04-30

How to hack HP laptop BIOS to change hidden settings such as System Name...

Hi everyone,Is there anyone who has experience in hacking HP LAPTOP BIOS?My HP laptop no longer shows serial number after i upgraded the BIOS. How can I put it back again?There is software to add service tag for DELL...How about HP?Please help me. TKSWhen you flashed the BIOS did you...

Tags: BIOS, duyasm@..., hardware, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2007-03-06

Where is AMD's Intel-killer Barcelona?

ALL MEMORY CHIPS HAVE A BIOSAll memory chips have a BIOS recorded into them otherwise they would not work.These chips would not accept files without a BIOS in them.When the BIOS is put into the memory chip it is pulsed in at a very high voltage,I suspect a trillion volts...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Memory, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., BALTHOR, BIOS, chip, memory chip

Discussion threads 2007-07-03

HELP - computer shuts down every time i put blank dvd/cd in it!

hey if anyone could help id really appreciate itthis is happening on both my computers, with more than one brand of dvd/cd so i dont know whats the problem!im using a pc, and every time i put in a blank cd/dvd the computer restarts - and then says its had...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, tahneen@..., BIOS, Blank CD, computer

Discussion threads 2007-06-10

upgrading rom bios

I changed a processor on my compaq deskpro mother board,suprisingly the system keeps asking for a rom bios that will support the new processor. How do i know which rom bios that will support the processor?What about the processor documentation?Doesn't it refer to the BIOS revision?What BIOS do you have?What...

Tags: Processors, nwagbostella@..., BIOS, processor, rom bio

Discussion threads 2007-08-08

Bios Screensaver (exe)

Turn Your PC into crashed machine, computer that starts, show the BIOS configuration or boot screen. BIOS, in computing, stands for Basic Input/Output System. The primary function of the BIOS is to prepare the machine so other software programs stored on various media can load, execute, and assume control of...

Tags: BIOS, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2007-05-14

Breaking through the BIOS Barrier: The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide for PCs

You can configure a host of BIOS features and options and vastly improve PC performance and stability. This introductory chapter from Breaking Through the BIOS Barrier: The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide for PCs will give you a taste of the book's comprehensive exploration of how to update and optimize the...

Tags: BIOS, BIOS Barrier, Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide, PC, PC performance, Prentice Hall Inc., taste

Download resources 2005-03-02

Change text at BIOS post? Dell GX110

Hello!So my work place aquired a Dell OptiPlex GX110 for simple tasks like word processing and storing files.Now, there is text at the POST screen that is displaying the text 'Chinook Health Region'. . . i would like to change this text to the name of my work place. (See...

Tags: BIOS, BIOS Chip, enf0rcer, Dell Computer Corp.

Q&A 2006-05-27

bios password for dell insparation 1000

I need bios password for dell insparation 1000Wastinyour time here.Well you need to contact the person who hadThe NB before you or the Companies IT Section to find out what Password they used or the supplier who set a Password in the BIOS to prevent anyone messing with it.As there...

Tags: pcshop@..., BIOS

Discussion threads 2007-03-13