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by Gazza Gwire
Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:33 am
Forum: My hard drive isn't recognized
Topic: 40GB: 08/16/1999-693-596-W977E-P6BAT-MEC-00
Replies: 3
Views: 3607

Thanks guys. I'll give it a try and let you know how I get on.
by Gazza Gwire
Sun Jun 08, 2003 12:44 am
Forum: My hard drive isn't recognized
Topic: 40GB: 08/16/1999-693-596-W977E-P6BAT-MEC-00
Replies: 3
Views: 3607

40GB: 08/16/1999-693-596-W977E-P6BAT-MEC-00

Hi,

This BIOS suffers from the usual award problem with recognising anything over 32gb. :x

I have tried to change the drive table myself using MODBIN, however when I try and manually enter the text, it automatically reverts back to 32767 cylinders. :(

Can anyone either point me in the right ...
by Gazza Gwire
Mon Apr 28, 2003 8:11 pm
Forum: My CPU isn't recognized
Topic: Sony Vaio FX501 - CPU Upgrade
Replies: 2
Views: 4867

A bit more information guys.

I have just found out that the BIOS is Pheonix based, and the id string is as follows:

3370ce40-3704-11d4-8d22-080046591a43

Thanks in advance.

Gareth
by Gazza Gwire
Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:57 pm
Forum: My CPU isn't recognized
Topic: Sony Vaio FX501 - CPU Upgrade
Replies: 2
Views: 4867

Sony Vaio FX501 - CPU Upgrade

This site has saved me before, I'm hoping someone out there can offer some inspiration again.

I have got a Sony Vaio FX501 notebook (1ghz Duron Processor). Needless to say, I didn't have any idea just how poor Sony's after sales was before I made my purchase. Lesson learned. :x

Anyway, I noticed ...