BIOS Updates forum

Hi all
im a newbie on the forum but i do have a problem.
i have a time 7321 laptop with a replacement rom(toshiba SD-2512).
However it works fine on the o/s but it wont recognise in the bios so it will not boot from cd.I have been advised that maybe a bios update will solve the problem but i cant seem to find one any help on finding one would be great...thanks in advance.

Mike.

according to this: http://bongolia.org/linux/mitac7321.php

here is a bios upgrade for your laptop : http://support.ajp.co.uk/bios_html/7321.htm

although i wouldn't recommend upgrading it you might give it a try. did you already check the bios settings? maybe you should set the ide ports to auto detection.

okay, this is the original MiTAC bios:
http://mtc.mitacservice.com/visitor/fca ... =138704754

have fun flashing it :)

Ive hit f2 on startup to enter bios and pri master is my hdd and secondary is not detected i thought i could auto detect it but it doesnt seem to have that facility so im assuming its preset to auto and cannot be changed.As far as i know this is the only option left to try i'll have a go at the flash and let you know what happens.

Cheers m8.

mickystan wrote:Ive hit f2 on startup to enter bios and pri master is my hdd and secondary is not detected i thought i could auto detect it but it doesnt seem to have that facility so im assuming its preset to auto and cannot be changed.As far as i know this is the only option left to try i'll have a go at the flash and let you know what happens.

Cheers m8.

Update .....I ran the flash update utility and it comes up with unknown chipset press A key to return to dos.

Any ideas?

which flash util did you use?

The one from the latest bios 107 this is what it says...insyde dos flash update utility v6.00.06(new)(09/14/01)

so you downloaded it from the AJP site.

http://mtc.mitacservice.com/visitor/fca ... =138704754

you might try this one (different flasher).

if it still doesn't work you might better post some information about your laptop here (there are stickers on it and there is a post message which is very useful...)

ok mate thanks for you help on this im really greatfull....now that didnt work either...so this is what ive got on it so far.....on boot upo the black screen it says the following.

Insyde Software Mobile Pro Bios Version 3.00.03
copyrite 1983-1999 insyde software corp
System bios version R1.06

Insyde Acpi Bios Version 3.00.04
..........................................................................................................
I've also found a trial programme called Everest discoverd by reading someone elses posts here and it says the following....

Motherboard:
CPU Type Mobile AMD Athlon XP, 1400 MHz (14 x 100) 1600+
Motherboard Name TimeComputers
Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8362 ProSavage KN133
System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]
BIOS Type Insyde (06/27/02)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

DMI:
DMI BIOS Vendor Insyde Software
DMI BIOS Version R 1.06
DMI System Manufacturer TimeComputers
DMI System Product
DMI System Version 5a
DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer TimeComputers
DMI Motherboard Product
DMI Motherboard Version 5a
DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Manufacturer TimeComputers
DMI Chassis Version S2054S
DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Type Portable

[ BIOS ]

BIOS Properties:
Vendor Insyde Software
Version R 1.06
Release Date 06/27/2002
Size 256 KB
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD, BBS
Supported Standards DMI, ACPI, PnP
Expansion Capabilities ISA, PCI, PCMCIA, USB

[ System ]

System Properties:
Manufacturer TimeComputers
Version 5a
Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Universal Unique ID [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Wake-Up Type Power Switch

[ Motherboard ]

Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer TimeComputers
Version 5a
Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

[ Chassis ]

Chassis Properties:
Manufacturer TimeComputers
Version S2054S
Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Chassis Type Portable
Boot-Up State Safe
Power Supply State Safe
Thermal State Safe
Security Status None

[ Processors / Athlon K7 ]

Processor Properties:
Manufacturer AuthenticAMD
Version Athlon K7
External Clock 100 MHz
Maximum Clock 1400 MHz
Current Clock 1400 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.5 V
Status Enabled
Upgrade None
Socket Designation SCKT-A
Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor TSOP
Type EEPROM
Total Width 16-bit
Data Width 16-bit
Device Locator Flash BIOS U43
Bank Locator U43

I could put up the whole report from everest but it seems like a huge file and probably take some reading..Hope this helps mate and thanks again for your assistance.