Re: Updating BIOS
- From: nospam@xxxxxxxxxx (Paul)
- Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 19:07:56 -0400
In article <ms30e1lgbolnh2umsnt3727ebdbrhf3nti@xxxxxxx>, David
<rhinds_no_spam_@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I had all sorts of problems after "Updating" XP Home with SP2. Now MS
> support suggest that I should update the BIOS on an Asus A7V-133. The
> BIOS version is Award Rev 1007, I believe that's correct. When I went
> to the Asus site I found 2 methods, one seemingly quite complicated,
> the other using ASUS EZ Flash. Well the second one seems easier so I
> followed the instructions:-
>
> "1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS Website. Save the file
> to a floppy disk."
>
> Okay, I downloaded UltraWinDrvB29.zip. When unzipped I find 3 files in
> the XP folder
>
> Ultra.inf, Ultra.sys & Ultra.cat
>
> Which of these is the file that has to be copied to a floppy disk?
>
> Four days ago I asked Asus support this seemingly simple question. So
> far all I've heard from them is an acknowledgement saying that I'll
> get a response in 48 hours. Hmmm! Time moves slowler in Taiwan?
>
> I know it's an old board, but the machine does everything I need so
> I'm reluctant to scrap it and get into the expense of new memory etc.
> Any suggestions and help greatly appreciated since I've never done
> this before?
>
> David
First of all, step away from the keyboard :-)
The file you've downloaded is not a BIOS file. So don't do
anything you'll regret later. There are in fact, certain
BIOS from-to combinations that you have to be very careful
with. There is no need to rush the BIOS upgrade process,
no matter how much Microsoft support wants you to trash
your motherboard.
The www.a7vtroubleshooting.com site has some warnings for
various A7Vxxx models of motherboards. The same information
is on the Asus site, but it is harder to piece together.
I think it would be better if you described what is happening
to your SP2 update. And perhaps try to explain the thinking
of the Microsoft support people, as to why a BIOS upgrade is
necessary. On SP2, there were problems with boards having a
Prescott and needing a microcode update, but that doesn't apply
to your AMD board.
And give us a few minutes to research how risky the BIOS
upgrade will be...
http://www.a7vtroubleshooting.com/info/bios/index.htm#133
Paul
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