Which BIOS upgrade do I need?

[de049]

Hi all,

I recently had to re-install WIn XP without SP1 or SP2 as these versions would cause my PC to freeze everytime i logged into windows.

This standard XP Pro edition is working fine, but i realised my BIOS dates back to 07/31/02. Please find my Mainboard details bleow (obtained using Bios Wizard):

PnP Version : BIOS currently supports latest version 1.0
PCI Version : BIOS currently supports latest version 2.1
PCI IRQ Routing Table : BIOS currently supports this feature
Enhanced Disk Drive
Specification : BIOS doesn't support this feature
DMI Version : BIOS currently supports latest version 2.3
ACPI Version : BIOS currently supports latest version 1.0
APM Version : BIOS currently supports latest version 1.2
Booting From CD-ROM : BIOS currently supports this feature
Supports ESCD : BIOS currently supports this feature
Can be Updated (flashed) : BIOS currently supports this feature
Can be Shadowed : BIOS currently supports this feature
BIOS Chip in Socket : BIOS currently supports this feature
Supports Selective Booting : BIOS currently supports this feature
Supports LS-120 Booting : BIOS doesn't support this feature
Supports ZIP Booting : BIOS doesn't support this feature
Supports Network Booting : BIOS currently supports this feature
BIOS Manufacturer : Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
BIOS ID : 07/31/2002-i845-W83627-6A69VQ1AC-00
BIOS Date : 07/31/02
BIOS OEM Signon : P6I845 PlatiniX-2D/533 BIOS V1.7SLCP Jul.31,2002
BIOS ROM Size : 256K
Chipset : Intel 1A30 rev 17
Super I/O Chip : Winbond 83627F/HF found at port 2Eh

Please advise on what upgrade i would need, where to get this from, and what procedure to follow. I am new to BIOS flashing/upgrading.

Many thanks!!!

[Denniss]

www.qdigrp.com

P6I845 PlatiniX-2D/533

[KURIAKI]

Please advise on what upgrade i would need, where to get this from, and what procedure to follow. I am new to BIOS flashing/upgrading.

Many thanks!!!

Latest BIOS update is V2.0SLCP version:
http://www.qdigrp.com/qdisite/driver/P2D_V20SLCP.zip
Instructions:
http://www.qdigrp.com/qdisite/eng/support/f_BIOS_f.htm

[de049]

ok, here goes:

I tried this, and i got the following:

"Flash ROM write protected......"

Check the lockout jumpers.......................etc.

Anyone know whats going on? I have used a Win XP creasted bootdisk. This should be ok right. I also chose to save my existing BIOS, which appears went well. I also noticed the checksum was 00C4H.

Please help, i dont want to kill my Mother Board. Its gonna be my first ever BIOS flash!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KURIAKI]

There are to ways to disable BIOS write protection.
Enter the BIOS, Advanced BIOS Features Setup, Flash Write Protect and pick Disabled.
The other way is to close JAV jumper.

[de049]

Ok. i tried it and it seems to have worked. My BIOS wizard now shows the newer BIOS date, 2003.

One thing though, do you think this will solve the freezing problem i had with the WIN XP Pro SP2???? Also, how can i be sure this is the latest available update for my MB. Its now 2 years old, surely there must be a newer one right?

thanks!!

[KURIAKI]

Also, how can i be sure this is the latest available update for my MB. Its now 2 years old, surely there must be a newer one right?

thanks!!

I don't think so.
QDI-Legend is 'livingdead' manufacturer. This year they had released 22 BIOS updates only and no one new motherboard.
They are focussing to OEM market.