BIOS Update -Compusa PII

[jared71]

Hi,

I need to find an update for my wife's laptop. It currently says it's running Phoenix Bios version 4.0. When I open up the back panel for the memory, the sticker says:

Phoenix Bios
PII 440BX +ACPI
a0743338

I can't find a win2k compatble bios that will suit the 40 GB drive I'm trying to boot, I get an ACPI compliance error. Anyone know where I can get a copy of the BIOS? The laptop doesn't boot and the old drive crapped out.

 

[bankboysb]

What is the manufacturer and model of laptop? It's easier to look it up that way.

 

[bankboysb]

Check the manual for your bios at below link:

http://www.phoenix.com/resources/bios-setup.pdf

For a new chip to replace the old version, try

http://www.biosworld.com

they are EXTREMELY good!

My memory tells me that 4.51 or below were good for 8.4GB or below; but it all depends on the manuf. specs.

Have you considered using a manufacturer installation utility? They can install an overlay which may be able to translate the drive size to the bios. Problem with that is if the drive ever has a MBR error it's really tough to get it back without risking your data. Those utilities can usually provide a way to back up the MBR too.

 

[jared71]

It's a compusa model. that's the problem. the model number was on a sticker that pealed off.