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by NickS
Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:57 am
Forum: My hard drive isn't recognized
Topic: Need help updating bios on my ol Shuttle HOT661
Replies: 19
Views: 12325

If you picked up the patched BIOS from Denniss's link, you need make sure that the diskette is DOS bootable and has no extra drivers/memory managers etc - no EMM or himem - and an Award flasher. You may actually need to look for an older version of awdflash.
by NickS
Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:20 pm
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: Please i need an update for P4S651M
Replies: 16
Views: 15055

Check to see what is printed on the motherboard.
As regards whether a BIOS upgrade will make it run better - have they done this? Maybe they could send you the later BIOS. If not, they're probably just guessing and it may not be worth the risk.
by NickS
Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: My hard drive isn't recognized
Topic: 32GB fix for CB581X-VI please
Replies: 4
Views: 4248

The limit on a patched 4.51 BIOS should be 128GiB=137GB. 32GiB and 64GiB bugs should be patched, but there are many variations of the code and sometimes the automatic patcher doesn't pick up one of the instances (e.g. size display in CMOS setup). This could mean you have to unplug the drive to use C...
by NickS
Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:41 pm
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: Please i need an update for P4S651M
Replies: 16
Views: 15055

Theis does NOT look right; ECS 651-M PCB version 1.0:
03/18/2004-SiS-650GX-6A6IXE19C-00
651-M Ver1.0b 03/18/2004
but this may be worth considering; ECS 651-M PCB version 2.0:
05/13/2005-SiS-651-6A6IXE19C-00
651-M Ver2.0f 05/13/2005P
Can you check the board for codes & version nos?
by NickS
Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:30 pm
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: Please i need an update for P4S651M
Replies: 16
Views: 15055

Syntax P4 S651M = ECS/PC-Chips L4S5MG3 according to our previous research, but the BIOS for L4S5MG3 appears to be older than yours.
03/13/2003-SiS-651-6A6IXE19C-00
L4S5MG3 Ver1.0d 03/13/2003
What's the problem?
by NickS
Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:54 pm
Forum: What is my motherboard?
Topic: 8TRS400M Mobo
Replies: 6
Views: 20870

JEWilson wrote:Thx

These are ready made and very cheap

PLCC32 To DIP32
http://www.sivava.com/image_B01.htm

Adapter FWH/PLC To DIP32
http://www.sivava.com/image_B03.htm
Were you thinking of your other post?
http://www.wimsbios.com/phpBB2/topic9086.html
by NickS
Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:27 pm
Forum: Where can I find a motherboard manual?
Topic: Uniwill N258SAx Motherboard Manual Required to clear CMOS
Replies: 11
Views: 12458

Re: point noted

It was just too good to be true I had to try it out, the thought of better thermal control did it for me, the chance to hold laptop without asbestos gloves... Hmmm Remember, it has to be operated on a hard surface - carry a wooden board with you at all times. :wink: I believe bios is in socket, so ...
by NickS
Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: Where can I find a motherboard manual?
Topic: Uniwill N258SAx Motherboard Manual Required to clear CMOS
Replies: 11
Views: 12458

In a PM, Fezar wrote: I only have a USB floppy drive for the machine, followed instructions and no led lights up on floppy and does not work for USB drive either. So: *Bios does not support boot block recovery? | I Believe it should so that can't be it... *Manufacturer may have used different key co...
by NickS
Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: My hard drive isn't recognized
Topic: Need help updating bios on my ol Shuttle HOT661
Replies: 19
Views: 12325

OK, according to the manuals V3.1 has an 8-pin set of jumpers JP39, but V1.1 and V2 have only a 6-pin JP39. Also, the front panel connectors are different, see p6 of each manual - V3.1 has 6 blocks, not 5. (J42 is repeated at the edge of the board as well as being near JP37.) Manuals etc currently a...
by NickS
Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:03 am
Forum: My hard drive isn't recognized
Topic: Need help updating bios on my ol Shuttle HOT661
Replies: 19
Views: 12325

Hi and welcome, nrd.

The best bet as regards versions is to find something printed on the mobo. Sometimes the writing is quite small. Can you take a look and see whether you can spot anything useful? Meanwhile I'll do some research based on what you've given us.
by NickS
Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:59 am
Forum: My hard drive isn't recognized
Topic: 32GB fix for CB581X-VI please
Replies: 4
Views: 4248

OK, you are welcome to try (Daewoo CB581).zip at the "untested" link in my signature. Please let us know when you have a result.

For the record:
Daewoo CB581X-VI
BIOS ID string: 01/13/1999-MVP3-586B-866-CB581XVIC-00
Original BIOS OEM string: V.581.07
by NickS
Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:39 am
Forum: My hard drive isn't recognized
Topic: 32GB fix for CB581X-VI please
Replies: 4
Views: 4248

Hi, Bruno, and welcome. I'll take a look for you in just a moment.....
by NickS
Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:32 am
Forum: My hard drive isn't recognized
Topic: Metabox 500 32GB Fix needed
Replies: 10
Views: 16880

Hmm, file received and our patcher says: BIOS ID string: 07/02/1999-GXm-Cx5530-2A434PKAC-00 BIOS OEM string: CC-990702-PX55301B METABOX INFONET AG LOGO 1998 INT13h Extensions...Present: new-style => BIOS already supports HDDs over 32GB! Searching for size calculation routine...Not found Searching fo...
by NickS
Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:58 pm
Forum: My hard drive isn't recognized
Topic: Metabox 500 32GB Fix needed
Replies: 10
Views: 16880

Can you either email the zipped BIOS or post a link to it?
by NickS
Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:17 pm
Forum: My hard drive isn't recognized
Topic: 60 GB : 01/20/1999-i440BX-ITE867-2A69KS2GC-00
Replies: 5
Views: 4789

An untested patched BIOS (Soyo SY-6BE).zip is available for testing at the "untested" link in my signature. If you decide to use it, please give us feedback.