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by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:49 pm
Forum: Notebook BIOS and other problems
Topic: Samsung GT-9000 Notebook (PIII)
Replies: 3
Views: 4182

Re: Samsung GT-9000 Notebook (PIII)

a defective motherboard:
https://www.ebay.es/itm/Samsung-GT9000- ... rk:17:pf:0

and an 8 year old posting:
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1643958

I have had better results... 8O
Let's try some more...
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:30 pm
Forum: In-depth High-tech BIOS section
Topic: Exracting a bios .rom from a Toshiba bios update
Replies: 1
Views: 3376

Re: Exracting a bios .rom from a Toshiba bios update

I see a newer bios was released after your post (at 30 oct 2018).
https://support.toshiba.com/support/mod ... 83&osId=26

However I'm not enirely sure this will fix all of your issues since Toshiba has decided to NOT support anything but Windows on these machines.
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:13 pm
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: Bios won't update: ASRock K8upgrade-VM800
Replies: 12
Views: 11729

Re: Bios won't update: ASRock K8upgrade-VM800

https://www.asrock.com/MB/VIA/K8Upgrade ... x.asp#BIOS
lists bioses starting with version 1.10

More and more I'm starting having a feeling this is an OEM version for another manufacturer. Are there any other markings/stickers on the board? Do you know anyhting about the history of the board?
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:08 pm
Forum: Video (VGA) and other BIOS/Firmware
Topic: Foxconn K8S755A-6ELRS bios request
Replies: 1
Views: 3505

Re: Foxconn K8S755A-6ELRS bios request

The maximum resolution that the vbios upgrade will do is 1440x900. I suggest you buy a graphics card that can handle the proper resolution.
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:06 pm
Forum: Other BIOS update issues.
Topic: D845PT Motherboard Update Failed, Recovery Failed
Replies: 2
Views: 3477

Re: D845PT Motherboard Update Failed, Recovery Failed

If it is the Gateway variety I expect some sort of Gateway labeling in there. Also, please replace the CR2032 coin cell battery first so we can be sure if we start flashing anything it will operate properly. All Intel motherboards have a recovery mode to flash the original proper bios back in case o...
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: Notebook BIOS and other problems
Topic: Neither Ubuntu nor windows loading after Ubuntu installation
Replies: 1
Views: 3177

Re: Neither Ubuntu nor windows loading after Ubuntu installa

Most likely something went wrong with the bootloader being installed in the wrong partition. There are several guides out there to show how this should have been done, but without knowing what you did exactly I fear it's start over from zero time.
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: Notebook BIOS and other problems
Topic: HP Compaq 6720s intel vbios update from Compaq 6910p
Replies: 1
Views: 3192

Re: HP Compaq 6720s intel vbios update from Compaq 6910p

Last OS supported on that one is Windows Vista.

You might try to upgrade to the latest system bios which will include a new vbios.
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: BIOS Utilities & Flash Programs
Topic: setup_var on EFI Shell
Replies: 1
Views: 7126

Re: setup_var on EFI Shell

It looks like there is a thread active about this subject on another forum:
https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread- ... ll?page=17
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: Where can I find a motherboard manual?
Topic: New motherboard
Replies: 1
Views: 3457

Re: New motherboard

What model is the board? What else did you buy?
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: Video (VGA) and other BIOS/Firmware
Topic: Problem with graphic card
Replies: 1
Views: 3590

Re: Problem with graphic card

Not necessarely your card that is giving problems, can be the power supply too.
If gaming online, when was the last time you checked your internet connection speed.
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:47 pm
Forum: Video (VGA) and other BIOS/Firmware
Topic: New graphic card
Replies: 1
Views: 3360

Re: New graphic card

What card do you have now, what are you looking for in the new card, what is the rest of your setup (to make sure the newly chosen card will actually run in it).
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:45 pm
Forum: My CPU isn't recognized
Topic: NEW CPU RECOMMENDATION REQUEST
Replies: 1
Views: 4880

Re: NEW CPU RECOMMENDATION REQUEST

Not without some basic info. What do you have right now and what are you looking for in the new one? What motherboard/system do you have?
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:44 pm
Forum: Video (VGA) and other BIOS/Firmware
Topic: Help! - AMD Radeon 3870 x2
Replies: 4
Views: 5901

Re: Help! - AMD Radeon 3870 x2

When was the last time you replaced the CR2032 coin cell battery? If that is empty settings will not be retained in the bios.
by edwin
Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:43 pm
Forum: Video (VGA) and other BIOS/Firmware
Topic: computer monitor "no signal" problem
Replies: 5
Views: 6602

Re: computer monitor "no signal" problem

I just thought of something. Can you please replace the CR2032 coin cell battery with a brand new one. If that one is empty (lifespan is between 3 and 10 years) the system will react like this too. It's an easy and cheap fix, so if this works...