Booting fails after partial XP install, I need bios upgrade?

[schicco]

During installation of Win XP or win 2000 the computer fails to boot coming from shut down during the installation. It happens when I use a new MAXTOR 40GB hard drive or a new Seagate 80GB hard drive. Capacity limiting jumper setting is not helping. Where can I get a bios upgrade? My bios is AWARD MODULAR Bios V4.50PG 1984-1985. To what version should I upgrade?

[Denniss]

4.50PG is very old, please give us you full Bios-ID so we might help you.

[schicco]

Denniss
This is the information that I see. I don't know if it's enough info;

AWARD MODULAR BIOS V4.50PG
1984-1985
Version 4.04 AGB800

Award Plug and Play Bios extension V1.0A

ROM PCI/ISA Bios (2A5L9F09)
CMOS Setup utility Award Software, INC.

Thanks

[KURIAKI]

I think it's an OEM version of:
FIC PA-2001
FIC PA-2002
FIC PAC-2002
FIC PDA-2000
Post the complete BIOS ID String, please.

[schicco]

Here is what I managed to extract;

BIOS Date: 02/13/96
BIOS Type: Award Modular BIOS v4.50PG
BIOS ID: 02/13/96-VT82C570M-2A5L9F09C-00
OEM Sign-On: Version 4.04AG800
Chipset: VIA 82C576 rev 2
Superio: Winbond 787 (use 89h) rev 0 found at port 250h

Your help would be most appreciated
Thanks

[KURIAKI]

Try to locate the model name between PCI slots:
http://www.fic.com.tw/support/motherboa ... ral#qid374
I think it's a PA-2002.

[schicco]

You are right, the model is PA-2002

[KURIAKI]

INT13h Extensions...Not present
=> Code not found: BIOS does not support HDDs up to 32GB!
Sorry, this BIOS is not patchable. According to Nicks there are three options:
- Third-party controller with its own BIOS
- Disc overlay software such as EZ-Drive or whatever your drive manufacturer provides
- (risky) find a motherboard with the same chipset and super-I/O with a later BIOS and try flashing that BIOS. Be prepared to kill the mobo this way.