I've a dead PC and I want to know what the bios version is because I use a postcodecard. Can I see this on the label of the bioschip? The label saids: AWARD 1998 - PCI/PNP 686 - 284125406. Is there a bios-list for that last number? Bios version ?
I've a dead PC and I want to know what the bios version is because I use a postcodecard. Can I see this on the label of the bioschip? The label saids: AWARD 1998 - PCI/PNP 686 - 284125406. Is there a bios-list for that last number? Unfortunately no, that's not a very useful number as it does not relate to the manufacturer. Is there no clue on the board as to the manufacturer or the model ? No useful markings like "PH5" or similar ? All we can say is that from the date it's likely to be an Award 4.51 BIOS - don't they all use I/O port 80h for ISA POST?
If there is nothing, then you need to provide every last bit of info, e.g. chipset, number of PCI/ISA/AGP slots, no of DIMM slots, I/O chip manufacturer so that the range of possible manufacturers can be reduced. If you can post a picture of the board that would help.
If you have a manual for the board, try looking for screenshots of the CMOS setup pages. They usually have a number at the top of each screen, e.g. "2A69KL1AC" which may not be 100% accurate, but is a good clue to the manufacturer if not the model.
BTW, I'll be moving this to "My Motherboard is dead" forum.
If there is nothing, then you need to provide every last bit of info, e.g. chipset, number of PCI/ISA/AGP slots, no of DIMM slots, I/O chip manufacturer so that the range of possible manufacturers can be reduced. If you can post a picture of the board that would help.
If you have a manual for the board, try looking for screenshots of the CMOS setup pages. They usually have a number at the top of each screen, e.g. "2A69KL1AC" which may not be 100% accurate, but is a good clue to the manufacturer if not the model.
BTW, I'll be moving this to "My Motherboard is dead" forum.
Tested patched BIOSes. Untested patched BIOSes.
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