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P6BAT-ME plz help newbie
Posted: Wed May 14, 2003 1:26 pm
by legendary_matt
Hi!
I have bought a new HDD, 40GB, but my computer doesn't
notice the HDD. (Maxtor Fireball 3)
But if I jumper the HDD on "CAP LIMIT", the computer found
the HDD and windows notice a 31 (or 32....) GB HDD
- is a BIOS update useful ?
"CTBIOS.EXE" says, my BIOS ID-String is:
09/20/1999-693-596-W977E-P6BAT-MEC-00
It's an "Award Modular BIOS v4.51PG
BIOS-Version is: P6BAT-ME Ver 3.4a 09/20/1999
Chipset: 693
Can anyone help me to find the correct BIOS
THX and sorry for my bad english
Posted: Wed May 14, 2003 2:08 pm
by NickS
The first Google hit for
693-596-W977E-P6BAT-MEC tells you that it's an Elitegroup (ECS) P6BAT-ME. This comes in two PCB versions, 1.1 or 2.0.
Please check the revision of your motherboard found stamped on your motherboard next to the model of your board and check the current BIOS version to assist you in the BIOS file selection before you choose a file.
The BIOS download page is at
http://www.ecs.com.tw/download/dw_list. ... ction_id=3
Posted: Wed May 14, 2003 2:16 pm
by legendary_matt
THX.
But how can I find out PCB,
and what is PCB
What have I to do exactly?
Posted: Wed May 14, 2003 2:23 pm
by NickS
Actually, don't worry. The last (5.5) BIOS supports both boards.
Posted: Wed May 14, 2003 4:19 pm
by legendary_matt
Are you sure, that I can use 5.5 for both PCBs ??
I think my current BIOS-version is 3.4a (??)
it is a big difference from 3.4 to 5.5 ........
- is this ok?
Posted: Wed May 14, 2003 6:19 pm
by legendary_matt
Ok, guys, I found the PCB (Rev),
it is " Rev 1 . 1 "
But can the update help the computer to notice
the 40GB HDD ??
(Because there isn't any information about HDD
)
and can I update to 5.5, such a "big" update
(from 3.4a)
next question
:
If the flashing fails, can I rescue my computer by myself?
(I have a jumper called "clear CMOS", what is this?
BIG THX
Re: P6BAT-ME plz help newbie
Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 5:13 am
by zonxar
Here are some links that would probably help you with your BIOS upgrade. They are from Giga-Byte and SOYO, but they will give you an idea of what is involved. The last link is a BIOS recovery method that explains what to do if things go bad.
http://tw.giga-byte.com/english-web/sup ... edure1.htm
http://www.soyousa.com/kb/kbdesc.php?id=35
http://www.amptron.com/documents/Recover.pdf
Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 12:20 pm
by NickS
legendary_matt wrote:But can the update help the computer to notice the 40GB HDD ?? (Because there isn't any information about HDD
)
I checked with our Rainbow's utility - yes, 5.5 does not appear to have the 32GiB and 64GiB bugs.
and can I update to 5.5, such a "big" update (from 3.4a)
Yes.
(I have a jumper called "clear CMOS", what is this?
This clears all the current information held in the CMOS RAM. Different versions of the BIOS may store things in different areas of CMOS RAM, so it is safest to clear it. You should be able to do this and also clear the configuration information using the /cc, /cd and /ce switches with the Award flasher when you flash.
