Bios Change

[Virtualbody1234]

Originally posted by Weedy@8 November 2003 - 10:00
well, ima just drop this, been looking for too long with no result. anyone could suggest a good software FSB util? that would work with my chipset?

Now you give up 1 minute after telling us the model?

When doing BIOS flashing you don't do it in Windows. You need to boot with a diskette.

That's all I can do to help you. You don't seem to want to even listen and work with us. You jump to conclusions too quickly.

[Livy]

some do flash from windows? my compaq laptop done it from windows?

[abu_has_the_power]

Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@8 November 2003 - 14:40

can sum1 plz help me flash my compaq bios to AWARD Bios. im going thru hell. either i find the flasher, then it dont support NT/XP. or i cant find my AWARD Bios ID.

Chipset: VIA 8363, VIA KT133
Northbridge: VT82C686A

pretty much any version of AWARD bios will work for me, as long as it works.

i checked, and my flash bios are not write protected.

need more info just ask

@Livy, there's nothing I can see in here as to why he needs to update.

he's right. flashing ur bios, if not done correctly, may even destroy ur original bios and render ur comp "totally fucked up". ur current settings are fine. stick with it. i wouldn't risk the comp for that. and yea, u would want to build a new one. if u want and need speed, build a new one. just a recommendation, not something stupid or not thought of, ok virtualbody?

[Weedy]

too quickly?!?! fool, ive been doing this sh!t since 10:00 last night, its 8:40 now, too quickly my ass, plus that ROMPAQ crap, didnt work, says not the rite family..
hell, i alredy went thru every single option on this thing, this was just my last resort, cause i thut lot of ppl would help, but, sh!t happens..

[Weedy]

and bout the bios flash fuck!n up the comp, no.

asus and abit(i think) make mobo with exact same chipset, and that wut mostly matter when flashing. it just i cant find the award bios ID number, the actual file that the flasher put on the bios. if i could, then i could do it, i alredy found a award flasher that works under nt/xp.

[clocker]

Abu, you are right!

Mark this date on your calendar.

Weedy, you are risking an awful lot for very little return.
You are trying to hot rod a setup that is going to fight you every step of the way and your final results (assuming that you don't end up with a smoldering ruin), are not going to approach your expectations.

Flashing your BIOS and OCing your chip are not magic cures.
If you start with decent hardware you can optimise it, but you can't turn a pig's ear into a silk purse.

[Weedy]

sumwhat true, but sh!t, im about to get a knew pc, and this piece of junk, been pissing me off for a looooong time. just trying to learn new things, might come in handy sum time..

[Kunal]

Originally posted by clocker@8 November 2003 - 15:49
Abu, you are right!

Mark this date on your calendar.

[clocker]

Originally posted by Weedy@8 November 2003 - 08:52
sumwhat true, but sh!t, im about to get a knew pc, and this piece of junk, been pissing me off for a looooong time. just trying to learn new things, might come in handy sum time..

The question is "What are you learning?"

When you get your new setup life will be so much simpler ( and different).

Asus boards for instance, allow you to go to their website and flash your BIOS online. Takes about 5 minutes. No guessing, no sweat, no problems.

What you're trying to do seems a bit like learning to be a sheepherder.
Yes, you can say you know how to do it, but what good is it?

If this comp has really pissed you off why not exact your revenge by giving it to someone that you dislike?
Just imagine all the hours of gut-wrenching frustration they will endure.

[Weedy]

HA fuck!n finally!!! i found my mobo on the net, if u want to check it out..

http://www.baber.com/baber/411/fic_az31.htm

if u lookd, could u find another one just like it, maybe i could find the right bios now..