Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: Motherboard Bios Update

  1. 03-06-2004, 02:36 AM #1
    DarkClown12
    DarkClown12 is offline
    Poster
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Posts
    550
    Send a message via AIM to DarkClown12 Send a message via MSN to DarkClown12 Send a message via Yahoo to DarkClown12
    My neighbor has a old emachine computer and he needs to update his bios badly to get better performance can ne one post a link so i can download them for him and get them?

    Specifications of eTower® 366i2


    Microsoft® Windows® 98
    Intel® Celeron™ 366MHz (w/128KB Cache) PPGA CPU
    64MB SyncDRAM (up to 256 MB)
    2 USB Ports (1 is on Front)
    1 Serial / 1 Parallel / 3 Expansion Slot
    Audio In & Out / Game Port on Front
    Internet Ready
    Microsoft Works
    ATI Rage Pro Turbo 2X AGP with 4MB SGRAM
    Crystal CS4280 3D PCI Audio
    40x Max. CD-ROM Drive
    160GB HDD (SEAGATE)
    3.5" 1.44MB FDD
    56K* ITU V.90 PCI Fax/Modem
    10/100 either net
    PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
    Stereo Speakers
    24x10x40 cdrw burner
    ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe Mobo
    Athlon XP 1800+
    1 GIG PC3200 DDR400 RAM
    WINDOWS XP PRO WITH SERVICE PACK 2
    200GIG HARDDRIVE
    16X DVD-ROM
    DVD-BURNER
    EXTERNAL FLOPPY
    LIGHT IN CASE
    GEFORCE FX 5200 256MB
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 03-06-2004, 02:47 AM Software & Hardware   -   #2
    Livy
    Livy is offline
    Livy's Avatar Simpleton
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Scotland
    Posts
    3,013
    isnt that your machine? as you posted in hardwareworld saying it was yours.

    My Monkey Website
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 03-06-2004, 02:51 AM Software & Hardware   -   #3
    DarkClown12
    DarkClown12 is offline
    Poster
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Posts
    550
    Send a message via AIM to DarkClown12 Send a message via MSN to DarkClown12 Send a message via Yahoo to DarkClown12
    it is my neighbors not mine, i sold it to him
    ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe Mobo
    Athlon XP 1800+
    1 GIG PC3200 DDR400 RAM
    WINDOWS XP PRO WITH SERVICE PACK 2
    200GIG HARDDRIVE
    16X DVD-ROM
    DVD-BURNER
    EXTERNAL FLOPPY
    LIGHT IN CASE
    GEFORCE FX 5200 256MB
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 03-06-2004, 04:23 AM Software & Hardware   -   #4
    skelley521
    skelley521 is offline
    skelley521's Avatar puter ghost
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Posts
    758
    Why flash the BIOS?
    Just max the memory and upgrade the cpu to the most allowed specs of the motherboard.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 03-06-2004, 06:56 AM Software & Hardware   -   #5
    delphin460
    delphin460 is offline
    Poster
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Posts
    925
    bios flashing , usualy does not bring much better performance, usualy its bug fixes and new hardware fixes
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 03-06-2004, 07:24 AM Software & Hardware   -   #6
    peat moss
    peat moss is offline
    peat moss's Avatar Software Farmer BT Rep: +15BT Rep +15BT Rep +15
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Delta B.C. Canada
    Posts
    10,547
    NO problems? why flash If it aint broke don't touch it ,
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 03-06-2004, 06:21 PM Software & Hardware   -   #7
    DarkClown12
    DarkClown12 is offline
    Poster
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Posts
    550
    Send a message via AIM to DarkClown12 Send a message via MSN to DarkClown12 Send a message via Yahoo to DarkClown12
    I meant update the motherboard bios not flash them.
    ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe Mobo
    Athlon XP 1800+
    1 GIG PC3200 DDR400 RAM
    WINDOWS XP PRO WITH SERVICE PACK 2
    200GIG HARDDRIVE
    16X DVD-ROM
    DVD-BURNER
    EXTERNAL FLOPPY
    LIGHT IN CASE
    GEFORCE FX 5200 256MB
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 03-06-2004, 06:45 PM Software & Hardware   -   #8
    ck-uk
    ck-uk is offline
    BANNED
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Posts
    3,946
    Originally posted by DarkClown12@6 March 2004 - 17:21
    I meant update the motherboard bios not flash them.
    Its the same thing mate.If its quite old i doubt you'll find a recent update.They're normaly bug, compatability fixes,or maybe extra features,not realy for direct performance.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  17. 03-06-2004, 06:45 PM Software & Hardware   -   #9
    DarkClown12
    DarkClown12 is offline
    Poster
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Posts
    550
    Send a message via AIM to DarkClown12 Send a message via MSN to DarkClown12 Send a message via Yahoo to DarkClown12
    ok
    ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe Mobo
    Athlon XP 1800+
    1 GIG PC3200 DDR400 RAM
    WINDOWS XP PRO WITH SERVICE PACK 2
    200GIG HARDDRIVE
    16X DVD-ROM
    DVD-BURNER
    EXTERNAL FLOPPY
    LIGHT IN CASE
    GEFORCE FX 5200 256MB
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  19. 03-06-2004, 11:15 PM Software & Hardware   -   #10
    peat moss
    peat moss is offline
    peat moss's Avatar Software Farmer BT Rep: +15BT Rep +15BT Rep +15
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Delta B.C. Canada
    Posts
    10,547
    Originally posted by ck&#045;uk+6 March 2004 - 10:45--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ck-uk @ 6 March 2004 - 10:45)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-DarkClown12@6 March 2004 - 17:21
    I meant update the motherboard bios not flash them.
    Its the same thing mate.If its quite old i doubt you&#39;ll find a recent update.They&#39;re normaly bug, compatability fixes,or maybe extra features,not realy for direct performance. [/b][/quote]
    Ya darkclown its more for upgrading your cpu or tweakinging your sound or video .
    Great for bug fixes as CK-UK said.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Page Generation Time
0.05
Number of Queries
15
Links: Talkgold Forum | AdServices