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Booting fails after partial XP install, I need bios upgrade?
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:05 am
by 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?
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:47 am
by Denniss
4.50PG is very old, please give us you full Bios-ID so we might help you.
Booting fails after partial XP install, I need bios upgrade?
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:20 pm
by 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
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:04 pm
by 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.
Booting fails after partial XP install, I need bios upgrade?
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:51 am
by 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
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:24 am
by 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.
Booting fails after partial XP install, I need bios upgrade?
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:16 pm
by schicco
You are right, the model is PA-2002
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:49 pm
by 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.