i have intel d102ggc2 motherboard with phoenix bios on it. i am trying to update the bios but unable to do so because of invalid bios id. i have checked with intel bios flash utility and it says
your current bios id: (that is blank)
bios you are trying to flash:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (that is new BiosID)
due to some reasons my old bios id has been erased so i am unable to update the bios.
Please help
2007-07-15 08:46:39 · 4 answers · asked by $wap n!l 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If you have really flashed the old bios, meaning that there is absoluting nothing left on that chip then you are pretty much screwed. I recommend that you never update bios, others will disagree wholeheartedly, but unless you are doing state-of-the-art operations (which most aren't) there is no need to update them. I'm not sure of a way to get them back on the chip, I've always been told that it's a lost cause (at least for the average user).
2007-07-15 08:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by Bestadvicedude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you first boot you will see your bios type and revision# on your upper screen, generally in the left corner. Your bios is there or you would not be able to boot your computer! After you find out what type of and the revision of your bios go to the mother boards manufacturer and down load the utilities for that bios and follow the instructiions exactly on how to make the disk.Also there may be some security in your cmos settings preventing access to flash your bios. Get into cmos and disable them Generally you hit delete after you press your power button and before os starts to load. Turn off virus protection as this may load before operating system and can cause an recoverable crash of your flash prom! That mistake I regrettabley made and had to order a new prom from asus. If you are updating bios to change cpu make sure you set bios to set-up defaults and if you've configured your ram settings and ht settings make sure that their set to auto as well before you change out your old processor. You may not get a second chance. Don't change your bios unless you have issues you have to resolve. A new processor would be good reason only if your bios won't recognize it if you don't. PS make sure you reset your bios by restting your cmos jumper from 1-2 to 2-3. unistall battery( looks like a watch battery) and dissconect power supply for at least 10 minutes before you reinstall battery and change jumper back to 1-2 before attempting to flash your prom.Make sure your a drive is set to boot first. Dissconnect your hard drive,cd dvd drives and all usb devices. This will force your a drive reconition and bios flash.
2007-07-15 16:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by John O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Try using the 'Reset' jumper. Usually you have to remove the battery first. If does not work and you can not afford a new board, there are some vendors who will sell you a BIOS PROM chip.
2007-07-15 16:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YIKES!
There is really nothing we can help you on this matter.
Short of resetting BIOS defaults by the CMOS jumper, there is really nothing you can do but contact Intel and explain the issue to them.
If it is still under warranty, it is something that "should" be covered.
2007-07-15 15:55:35 · answer #4 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋