"latest" ver of bios disappeared in the bios download!

Looks like new topic = new thread.
My z97 gd65 gaming board currently has the 2.6 bios installed; checking for the "latest" bios, I see that the latest is now ver 2.5. Didn't see anything about what happened to 2.6 & why it was pulled.
Main Question is will the forum's bios update allow me to "downsze" back to 2.5? I usually just use the same usb stick & overwrite the bios.bin with the new version. Maybe should also remove the "backups" 1 day.
Secondary question is why was 2.6 removed? I thought I had registered the board but even the new forum format forced me to re-register using different id from the previous one. Anyway, couldn't ask MSI directly for the reason & it does look like I should go back to version 2.5 before it blows up............

maybe 2.6 has some problems or it's not prepared to release yet but accidentally leak out.
we wouldn't know unless msi tell us the reason, maybe ask customer service they will give an answer.
it depends on you if flash back to 2.5 or not since you have not get any problems with 2.6 so far.

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Whats everything in the BIOS do?

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My Rig to start:
MSI Z68A-GD65 (g3) BIOS 23.1B5 100010 Base clock (to bring it to 100.1)
i5 2500K under Noctura NH-D14 (N-S)
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Crucial M4 128GB (on Intel Sata3)
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Logitech G510/Performance MX
I haven't OCed in years. I finally upgraded my antique machine (S478 P4HT 3.0C, Asus P4C800DLX, OCZ Plat Rev 2).
So I have been messing around with my 2500k, and no matter what I try, I cant get it to load windows if I change the multiplier. I updated the bios to latest Beta, as I couldnt enter the bios with my G510, and mouse was twitchy in stock bios.
I have even tried to set the same settings as OC Genie, and no go. OC genie works. If I change the multiplier, it posts, and goes to MSI splash screen, then when it normally loads windows it just blinks. I have tried some of the bios settings I have seen around the web in OC posts, and even tried giving more voltage than needed (like 4.0/4.2ghz on 1.4V core).
So before I get to crazy, I was wondering if someone can post what everything does, or spot I can see what they all do. Also whats the stock bios look like on these boards, because if I load the defaults, the only thing that seems to change is base clock, multiplier, and core voltage. Things like power options etc, dont go back to enabled.

Quote from: Bernhard on 28-December-11, 03:06:47
I suspect a RAM issue with 4 slots filled. Thats why I would test with either 1 or 2 modules first to check if it makes a difference.
I think the same, 4 modules are problematic sometimes, a lot of people fix that using 10-10-10-27 latencies instead of the default 9-9-9-24. Anyway i leave my OC config.
CPU Base Frequency [10kHz] 10000
Adjust CPU Ratio [34]
Adjust CPU ratio in OS [Disabled]
Internal PLL Overvoltage [Disabled]
EIST [Enabled]
Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]
DRAM Frequency [DDR3-1600Mhz] *** TRY FIRST ON AUTO WITH 1-2 MODULES***
Extreme Memory Profile(XMP) [Enabled] *** TRY FIRST DISABLED ***
DRAM Timing Mode [Link] *** MANUAL SET LATENCIES***
Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
VDroop Control [Low VDroop]
CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
CPU I/O Voltage [Auto]
DRAM Voltage [1.365 V] *** MY RAM WORKS AT THIS VOLTAGE/ TRY ON AUTO FIRST***
GPU Voltage [Auto]
System Agent Voltage(SA) [Auto]
CPU PLL Voltage [1.800000 V]
DDR_VREF_CA_A [Auto]
DDR_VREF_CA_B [Auto]
DDR_VREF_DA_A [Auto]
DDR_VREF_DA_B [Auto]
PCH 1.05 [Auto]
"CPU Features" section.
Active Processor Cores [All]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
Power technology [Custom]
C1E Support [Disabled]
OverSpeed Protection [Disabled]
Intel C-State [Enabled]
Intel C-State limit [C2]
Long duration power limit(W) 200
Long duration maintained(ms) 1000
Short duration power limit(W) 250
Primary plane turbo power limit(W) 0
Secondary plane turbo power limit(W) 0
1-Core ratio Limit 46 *** HERE IS WHERE YOU SET THE OC**** I got 4.8 estable but Voltage was 1,386 on load and only 1,342 with 4.6
2-Core ratio Limit 46
3-Core ratio Limit 46
4-Core ratio Limit 46
ECO TAB
EUP 2013 [Disabled]
CPU Phase Control [Intel SVID Mode]
Motherboard LED Control [Auto]
C1E support [Disabled]
Intel C-state [Enabled]
Package C State limit [C2]

Can't boot into Windows 8 Single Language 64 bit or access the BIOS screen with the F1 key

I have in my possession right now a Lenovo E49, Model name: 3464
I am unable to access the BIOS settings at POST by pressing the F1 key. Neither does it respond to the Enter key when it displays the message "To interrupt normal startup, Press Enter". I am also unable to boot into the installed OS Windows 8 Single Language 64 bit.
For your informtion, these are the events that led to this issue.
I accessed the BIOS settings at startup using the CHANGE PC SETTINGS option in the CHARMS menu in Windows 8 Single Languge 64 bit followed by GENERAL and ADVANCED STARTUP. Then I chose Restart Now. Windows restarted to produce the startup screen where I chose Troubleshoot, followed by Advanced Options and UEFI Firmware Settings, followed by Restart. This took me to the BIOS settings screen. Once there I changed the boot settings in BIOS so that SECURE BOOT was turnned OFF. It was in ON state prior to that. I also changed the BOOT MODE to LEGACY ONLY. I also changed the BOOT ORDER to boot from DVD drive first followed by the Hard Disk and USB Hard Disk. I saved the changes by pressing F10.
Now the computer is able to boot from the DVD Drive. I tested this by inserting a Windows 7 Repair DVD and also a Linux Live DVD. Mind you, I didn't mke any changes to the Hard Drive. I'm also able to boot from a USB Hard Disk. This too was tested by inserting a bootable USB HD that had both Windows 7 and Windows 8 OS installers. I used only the command prompt feature in the Repair option on the Windows 8 installer to ensure that I could access the partitions on the HD. I did not in any way install Windows 7 or 8 on the HD.
If there is no bootable DVD or USB HD inserted, the laptop is involved in a loop that restarts followed by a message that says the following:
"Intel Undi, PXE-2.1 (build 083)
Copyright (C) 1997-2000 Intel Corporation
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
US5, 307, 459, US5, 434, 872, US5, 732, 094, US6, 570, 884, US6, 115, 776 and US6, 327, 625
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Series v2.41 (06/08/11)
PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable
PXE-M0F: Exiting PXE ROM."
I am positive that the current state of the BIOS is such that it does not accept any input keys like F1 and F12 at POST so that the BIOS can only be accessed through Change PC Settings in Windows 8 as I had done prior to the occurence of the issue. Since I cannot boot up Windows 8 I cannot use this method to access the BIOS. And since it is not possible at this stage to access the BIOS settings through the F1 key, I believe Lenovo must have surely provided another alternative to enter the BIOS. Can you kindly tell me what other way is there to do this. In earlier days, one could reset the BIOS by shorting the BIOS through pins on the motherboard. Is that possible now? Or is there some Lenovo BIOS utilily that enables me to change the BIOS setting to boot with Legacy and UEFI? Or do I have to install Windows 8.1 64 bit in Legacy mode?

I'll see if another member of the team can jump in here and offer more help...
What I might imagine is that you can only access BIOS from a cold boot. Windows 8/8.1 have hybrid shutdown and don't completely shut down the machine normally, so even when it powers off, it isn't fully off and the next boot is not really a cold boot.
Please see this KB. I realize this assumes you can get into windows.
As you suggest, it also seems as though you have set legacy vs UEFI and that may be why your drive is not currently booting. Can you remove the battery on your system? If not, is there a reset hole on the bottom? Removing battery and AC and pressing and holding the power button several times, then re-attach AC and Battery and try to restart and press F1 to get into BIOS. (Not familiar with models that use enter for BIOS).
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Switchable Graphics Mode in the BIOS is not listed(seen)

Hi everyone!
I've read that:
NOTE: If you do not see Switchable Graphics Mode in the BIOS or it cannot be selected, see the following section Updating the BIOS to enable Fixed Mode .
However, I didn't see that switachable craphics mode is seen in my BIOS:
Product Name: HP Pavilion dv6-6093ex
Product Number : LM610EA#A2N
Version of BIOS is: F.05.
Vendor of BIOS is: Insyde
Also, I would say that my BOIS is not a UEFI BIOS because I cannot navigate the menus with a mouse but only just with the keyboard.
However, I really was told that I shouldn't update the BIOS unless I am having a problem with it.
Thus, I am afraid that if I had updated it, I would be encountring some problems not loading my machine well. However, I really want to know how to switch to external or internal adapter, thus I read here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c02948560#fixeddl

Please see OpenGL Applications Cannot Use Discrete GPU with Intel + AMD Switchable Graphics for the basic procedure to update the BIOS and change the BIOS setting.
HP Notebook System BIOS Update (Intel Processors) (SP54024) F.1A REV: A or later
HP Notebook System BIOS Update (Intel Processors) (sp55068) F.1B
and
AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver (SP53025) 8.830.6.2000 or later
AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver (sp55092) 8.882.2.3000
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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G770 - Returning to store - Cant access Execute Disable Bits in the BIOS

Sigh...
I just bought a sharp looking G770. I am a trainer, so I need the laptop to run Win2008 R2 Hyper-V for MS pre-configured labs. I was able to get Hyper-V runnning, but could not bring the hyper-v nodes online. in troubleshooting, i realized that the BIOS did not include the Execute Disable Bits. I can access and enable virtualization in the BIOS.
Odd though - I can load Win 7, 64-bit ultimate and and run Virtual PC with no problem.

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only p45 neo .. without F
P45 Neo-F and P45 Neo are identical.
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whats the fastest cpu for this mainboard ? where can i find a list)
On the MSI Product Site for your Board:
http://global.msi.eu/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=1482&maincat_no=1&orderby=cpu_speed%20ASC#menu
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its a 2.33ghz quadcore now
Must be a Q8200 then. But which one exactly? There are three different revisions. In any case, if your really have BIOS v1.0, you need a BIOS Update to ensure proper CPU Support.
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P-45 neo-f(outside box) / ms-7519(sandra)
BIOS : 64-0100-009999-00101111-081208-Eaglelake
version: 1.0
Do not trust Sandra for board and BIOS Information. Please check your current BIOS Version in the BIOS Setup under Standard CMOS Features -> System Information.
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What does the bios look like on a G61-336NR? Product: VU181UA#ABA

What does the bios look like on a G61-336NR? Product: VU181UA#ABA and is it removable?

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Thank you for visiting the HP Support Forums and Welcome. I have read your thread on your HP G61-336NR Notebook and BIOS concerns. The BIOS is responsible for loading the operating system. Without it your computer will not work as it checks the hardware and then loads the operating system. Here is a link From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia explaining the BIOS.
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Sticky - 2) How to Flash Bios NVidia 64 & Award Bios - More Detail

Sticky - How to Flash Bios NVidia 64 & Award Bios
Warning Flashing the bios can be bad for your PC's Health
DISCLAIMER:
This is a work-in-progress, not all solutions are "confirmed", use info at your own risk
Not all topics are covered, only stuff that keeps reapering in questions, or are thought to be important.
Before going ahead checkout When and how to update your BIOS
Note: Like reseting CMOS Flashing Bios will clear all any changes you made in bios & will need to be re-entered - see 12) below. So Make sure you remember/ make a note of them.
Resources:-
Floppy Images - Boot Disc.com
Simply insert Floppy & run downloaded Exe file.
Bios Saviour
IOSS Bios Saviour RD1-PMC4
Bios Saviour - RD1 Model Selection Sheet
SST 49LF040A LPC /3.3V - PMC4 For Neo3 250 & Neo4 (Thanks Arioch )
Recovery:-
MSI - Bios Recovery
Syar - Bios Recovery & Checksum Error
BIOS FAQ - How can you recover a corrupt BIOS ?
Bios recovery the dirty
way
Saving MurdoK's Bios - Syar
Offers Reprogramming/Replacement service - Cheaper than new mobo. Can't vouch for non uk service not used them. (1st off search engine)
EU Recoverybios.com
UK BiosflashUK
US Badflash.com
How to Flash MSI Guides.
There are different ways to flash the bios but to keep things simple will concentrate on the MSI Official methods :-
1) Award Flash BIOS Procedure 98/ME
This method assumes access to hd formatted using FAT32 & therefore readable by DOS.
2) Flashing the BIOS for Users using NON FAT file system
For use with Linux based & NTFS File systems - HD Not readable from DOS. Using this procedure the the files are copied to the virtual drive before running the flash utility. So the flash effectively is all done in memory.
This will be the method used by the majority of us. So:-
Follow the instructions in the last link (Thanks Bas)
The details below are additional checks/notes referring to the steps in Bas's guide, which may be useful.
Essential
2) Know Your model number - Is of increased Importance for NEO4 users - We have already seen instances of this.
5-1) Ensure you have a Boot Floppy with CD suport (this creates the Virtual drive used in the process) If you haven't got such
a boot disc see BootrDisc.com link in Rescources.
5-2) B4 booting floppy - Enter Bios & Load Optimised Defaults - To ensure that bios is returned to stock & any overclocking is
turned off.
7) If you miss the ramdrive letter the last DOS message will show your CD drive letter. The Ramdrive is the letter preceeding
the CD Drive. EG CD = D Ramdrive = C
Optional - Gives better control of procedure
11) Use of Switch command options with AWFL833C.EXE /py/sn/wb/cc/cd/cp/r TargetBios.file
Personnaly I use the switches as does Syar :-
Per Syar2003 Iv'e always used :
AWFL833D W7030NMS.xxx /py/sn/wb/cc/cd/cp/r
or
AWFL833D W7030NMS.xxx /py/sn/wb/cc/cd/cp/f/r
And a hard reset with jumper when done .
For a more detailed explanation of switches see :-
Syar's Bios Switch Explained
or Syar's Bios Collection - Flashing.txt
See Also Using a Batch File to Automate bios flash
12) after flash , enter Bios & load optimized defaults , then save + exit with no other change .
That way you have a fresh system with a fresh non problematic dmi-pool and user settings .
After this Enter Bios & Re-enter your custom settings.
From Syar - Which one do I do first?
Thanks to Bas & Syar for the majority of info in this guide

How to Flash Bios NVidia 64 & Award Bios
General:-
How to Flash Bios NVidia 64 & Award Bios
Warning Flashing the bios can be bad for your PC's Health
DISCLAIMER:
This is a work-in-progress, not all solutions are "confirmed", use info at your own risk
Not all topics are covered, only stuff that keeps reapering in questions, or are thought to be important.
Before going ahead checkout When and how to update your BIOS
Note: Like reseting CMOS Flashing Bios will clear all any changes you made in bios & will need to be re-entered - see 12) below. So Make sure you remember/ make a note of them.
FLASH PREPARATION
Always Load Optimised defaults & Save b4 flashing - NEVER FLASH When running an OC or Unstable.
If you need to flash & are worried about stability - run with a single module & test it it memtest 1st.
FLASH METHODS
1) Winflash (Syar2003) -
Winflash is safe to use if your windows and pc is stable .
How to get it Download & install MSI Live Update. Winflash is located "C:\Program Files\MSI\Live Update 3\FlashUty\Award
And as with dos flash reset bios and any overclocking to "load optimized bios default" + save, before and after flashing.
After winflash is finished it ask if you want to reboot - answer no , and shutdown (turn off) windows/pc instead .
After that disconnect the PSU's AC and reset the cmos with the jumper on the board .
This is how I use it , - safest way .
Note ! Place checkmarks on bootblock / dmi area /update all /reset cmos
Using Winflash - Syar2003's GuideWinflash
2) MSI Guides for flashing using a floppy
2 Flavours depending on OS the majority of us use the 2nd as dos floppies can't read a NTDS partition.
2-1) Award Flash BIOS Procedure 98/ME
This method assumes access to hd formatted using FAT32 & therefore readable by DOS.
2-2) Flashing the BIOS for Users using NON FAT file system
For use with Linux based & NTFS File systems - HD Not readable from DOS. Using this procedure the the files are copied to the virtual drive before running the flash utility. So the flash effectively is all done in memory.
2) How to Flash Bios NVidia 64 & Award Bios - More Detail
Resources:-
Floppy Images - Boot Disc.com
Simply insert Floppy & run downloaded Exe file.
Bios Saviour
IOSS Bios Saviour RD1-PMC4
Bios Saviour - RD1 Model Selection Sheet
SST 49LF040A LPC /3.3V - PMC4 For Neo3 250 & Neo4 (Thanks Arioch )
Recovery:-
MSI - Bios Recovery
BIOS FAQ - How can you recover a corrupt BIOS ?
Bios recovery the dirty
way
Saving MurdoK's Bios - Syar
Offers Reprogramming/Replacement service - Cheaper than new mobo. Can't vouch for non uk service not used them. (1st off search engine)
EU Recoverybios.com
UK BiosflashUK
US Badflash.com
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Message to download latest version w/not disappear

i keep getting a message that i NEED a new version of Adobe Flash Player in order to play games [i.e. SongPop on Facebook] ... i ALREADY have the latest, however, i downloaded it anyway, and the MESSAGE is still there when i go to play a game ... i've downloaded it a few times and the MESSAGE remains and will NOT allow me to play any games ... i even DELETED the Adobe Flash Player and started ALL over again, to NO avail ... how do i get PAST this??? thanks for your help! patidee

please note: i just went into TOOLS and it said that I.E. wasNOT my browser, so i made it my DEFAULT fyi ... attached are screens shows indicated that the FLASH PLAYER was downloaded, but when i go to PLAY a game or use MUZY i get the message to UPGRADEFrom: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: message to download latest version w/not disappear
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:15:53 -0400
Operating System is Windows 7 - Browser is Internet Explorer ... when i went to the page you suggested the box was BLANK, indicating that Adobe Flash Player was NOT installed, however, when i got to my Program Files it is listed THERE ... i have a screen shot showing it was Installed SUCCESSfully ... i have a screen shot showing it is among the list of programs on my computer; i don't UNDERstand this at all; why won't it RECOGNIZE it???
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:12:39 -0700
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: message to download latest version w/not disappear
    Re: message to download latest version w/not disappear
    created by Sunil_Bhaskaran in Installing Flash Player - View the full discussion
Please let us know your operating system and browser.
Go to the following page and let us know what version of Flash Player you see there. http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/find-version-flash-player.html
Thanks,
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Is BIOS 1.B the latest one for P67A-G45 (B3)?

is BIOS 1.B the latest one for P67A-G45 (B3)?
do i only need that one? can i skip the other ones?
also, can you recommend me some settings i should change in bios? im getting my pc very soon... (im not overclocking and dont know anything like it)
have ordered:
MSI P67A-G45 REV B3
750GB Western Digital Caviar Blue
Intel Core i7 2600K 3,4GHz
OCZ SSD Vertex3 120GB MAX IOPS
Fractal Design Define R3, Titanium
Samsung SH-222AB, SATA Black OEM
Corsair HX 750W 80+
Corsair 8GB (2x4096MB) CL9 1600Mhz VENGEANCE BLUE
PNY GTX 580
4 case fans

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where in the manual says that? cant find it.
Excerpt from manual;
Important
DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3 standard
is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3 memory modules in
the DDR3 DIMM slots.
In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type
and density in different channel DIMM slots.
To ensure a successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the
DIMM1 first.
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does this mobo even support 1600mhz ram without overclock? i choosed it because i was told it could i mean, if i put 1600mhz rams, will it be that speed directly or must i change some settings first? if so, which settings?
The thought process is not quite correct. The mainboard specifications say it will support up to 2133 OC right? It is the CPU IMC that only natively supports DDR3 1333 speed. Anything over 1333 is overclocking pure & simple. If the RAM is 'properly' programmed, it should default & work without having to change any settings.

Is is the BIOS or the system board?

Hi. I have a pc manufactued by a deceased company named Quantex. The pc has a MSI MS-6199VA
system board with W6199VAFD v3.3 121799 Bios, an Intel P6C (Coppermine) Pentium III 733Mhz
processor and a VIA Apollo Pro 133 chipset.
I have been having some trouble with the pc over the last month. It has an nVidia GeForce 256 video
card and around the middle of October I updated my install of Norton SystemWorks from NSW 2002 to
NSW 2003 as well as updating the nVidia drivers to the latest version (40.72). Things have not been the
same since. I started getting random system freezes and 0D or 0E Fata Exceptions as Windows 98SE
was starting to initialize and display the desktop and Windows signon. I was always able to restart in
Safe Mode, but not always able to get around the Fatal Exception in normal mode.
Over the course of the next month, the pc never really attained stability. Sometimes it ran fine for a while,
then would just freeze. I started backing up more often and got PowerQuest Drive Image for disaster
recovery purposes. I already had a tape drive, but sometimes the tape backup software would
freeze/stop functioning in the middle of a backup.
I then got a larger hard drive, so that I do Drive Image backups to HDD rather than CD-RW. I got an
ATA-100 80 Gb drive but did not yet install it.
This past week I checked your website to see if I could find any additional information about my BIOS
and if it would support the new hard drive. I saw that I was on v3.3 and that you have v3.5. It also
appeared to me that v3.5 was needed for the new drive. It also seemed to me that my issues could be
hardware (ie, system board) related.
Anyway, I used your v3.5 BIOS update utility to backup my existing BIOS. Double checked my system
board and chipset and then tried the v3.5 update. The flash update did not write completely (out of the
two full rows of white progress boxes around 6 of them were blue). I restored the original bios and
regained some function. However, I can no longer even get through the CMOS setup without the pc
freezing.
I have reseated all cards and the processor as well as trying only one memory chip at a time. Nothing
has changed the behavior. I even reflashed the v3.5 BIOS, this time with a clean update (all white
progress boxes). Still no stability.
I am just looking for some advice. It my system board gone? Was it going or did I destroy it with the bios
update? Since my original equipment manufacter is no longer in business I have nowhere to go for
hardware support. Is it possible to find a replacement system board or better to cut my losses and get a
new pc. I am fairly pc competent but not to the point where I would swap out a system board on my own.
Vic

On Friday I decided to take everything apart; including removing the system board and then put it all back together. Believe it or not, without any repairs since I last replied in this forum, my pc is now somewhat revived. It appears as though my problem might have been that the processor was not completely seated in the slot. Does that make sense? The freezing during CMOS setup or OS startup has completely disappeared.
There are still some stability problems and there also appears to be a BIOS issue.
I think the stability problems are from corrupt OS files (Win98 SE) and I am thinking the only recovery for that is to reinstall. Nothing like a perfect opportunity to move this hardware to Windows 2000.
Now for the BIOS question. This board is an MS-6199VA. The BIOS is W6199VMS v3.5 100200 with BIOS ID of 01/01/2000-692-596-W977-2A6LGM4BC-00. At the tail end of the BIOS startup I get the following..
CMOS Checksum error - Defaults loaded.
Warning! CPU has been changed.
Please re-enter CPU settings in the CMOS setup and remember to save before quit.
Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter CMOS setup
I have gone through all the CMOS setup options, set them, changed some; like disabling a serial port and setting up a power on password, and save them. Yet I still get this message every time.
Other than halting the startup until I press F1 or DEL there seems to be no other negatives. Am I missing something or is there a storm coming?
Vic

Flashing the BIOS

I've just updated to the newest BIOS for my K7N2 Delta-ILSR mobo. Was just wondering if I need to flash my BIOS with earlier BIOS versions or will the newest one (which I already have) do? Are all the updates in the older BIOS versions contained in the latest BIOS update?

Updating bios is not a matter of kind of sport. You should update bios only if you need to.- And yes, latest bios ver. have all older updates.

MBOX K9VGM-V after Flashing the BIOS successfully Live Update crashes system

I recently purchased a barbones computer with the K9VGM-V motherboard. After installing all the drivers on the disk, updating Windows 2000 competely through Windows Update I decided to try Live Update. The first thing I updated was my BIOS from Ver. 1.6 to 1.7. The flash was completely successful. However when I went back to Live Update(the latest version btw) the minute I executed the program my system completely crashed! It was like I had hit the reset switch. I decided to format my HD and reinstall everything. The BIOS works fine and the system is entirely stable, but even after starting with a clean slate I tried the Online version of Live Update and the same thing happened. My computer crashed and restarted itself. This happened after the BIOS flash so it must be related to that. I am just not sure how or why. Any suggestions or input?
J.C.

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So you have crash only when trying to using LiveUpdate or? If yes just ignore it and do not use LiveUpdate

How can I update the BIOS without using a CD?

Hello!
I have recently decided to upgrade my RAM from 2GB to 4GB. After installing, I booted up my computer to find that it would not recognize the new memory. After doing a bit of troubleshooting, I decided to try and update the BIOS, as the version was from 2010. I downloaded the BIOS update boot CD application from lenovo, burned a disc, and on reboot I found that the boot order did not have CD listed on it. Here's the catch: I don't have the supervisor password. This is a hand-me-down laptop, and I have tried to find the password to no avail. This is the current boot order: USB drive, Hard drive.
My question is, can I either create a BIOS update disc using a USB, or update the BIOS some other way?
I understand that it is impossible to recover the supervisor password without having it serviced (which I would rather not do, even if I have to send my RAM back to Crucial)
My system specs:
Thinkpad L512
Bios version: 1.04
Bios date: 2010-3-26
Embeded Controller Version: 1.01
Windows 7 32 bit
Thanks for your help.
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Welcome to the forum!
Two things here:
a) If you run System Update, it should offer the latest BIOS for your machine as well. I've never done it on a passworded unit, so it might or might not work but might be worth a shot.
b) I doubt that the ability of the system to recognize new RAM has anything to do with the BIOS. ThinkPads much older than yours will run 4-8GB RAM with an old BIOS, older than your machine to begin with.
Good luck.
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Is it possible to update the BIOS in my C200 3000

So basically my laptop says on it "3000 C200" I don't find much about it on the net.
I went into the bios and it says it's 63ET63WW V1.09
I have sort of USB disconnect issues and I read that it's BIOS related. Except there seems to be nothing on the net and Lenovo's support etc doesn't even seem to have my laptop there.
I admit it was bought ages ago like in 2007.
But surely since then there is some form of update for it. Even if it's just one update.
Another weird thing is I was on a forum and a guy was talking about XXXXXXWW as if that pertains to XP models and the XXXXXXW is for Vista. But my BIOS has WW at the end and I swear it came with Windowns Vista on it. Not XP. I have never had XP.

Welcome to the Lenovo Community !
The latest BIOS version for your model is version 3.12. That version is for both Windows XP and Vista. The latest version will also contain all the fixes and improvements found in the earlier BIOS updates.
Click here for the BIOS Update README file.
Click here for the BIOS Update download.
For future reference, due to the age of your system it is now considered a "Legacy" model. Downloads for the C200 can now be found using this search of legacy systems......
http://download.lenovo.com/eol/index.html
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