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):
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.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
Many thanks!!!