BIOS question

SchwarzeFeen · Feb 14, 2006, 01:34 PM

Is it possible to flash your bios with a different type of bios software (i.e. AWARD bios if i don't already have that)... I was wondering because my bios is a piece of crap (standard Intel D865PERL BIOS) and wanted to replace it to allow for more overclocking potential...
Any input would be appreciated!

Vikingod · Feb 14, 2006, 02:34 PM

BIOS are specific to each motherboard. Flashing your motherboard with a different bios from a different manufacturer is not a good idea and will create problems. I'm assuming you have a Dell system or something. You are stuck with the BIOS specific to your mobo from the manufacturer. If it's really a problem, motherboards are pretty cheap, and is a good upgrade to your system.

SchwarzeFeen · Feb 14, 2006, 05:19 PM

I actually got this motherboard with my P4 3.0 ghz cpu off of GoogleGear (now called ZipZoomFly), i even have a google gear labeled case! lol... anyways.. I was hoping there'd be some way to play around with the frontside bus settings outside of the bios cuz the bios has absolutely NO settings in it... Any ideas would be awesome!

BurL · Feb 14, 2006, 05:38 PM

Like vikingod said a new mobo such as an msi, gigabyte, asus or really any other mobo besides a intel will give you better options. My friend has your mobo but its an msi and he has good oc'ing options.

g35x · Feb 15, 2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingod

BIOS are specific to each motherboard. Flashing your motherboard with a different bios from a different manufacturer is not a good idea and will create problems. I'm assuming you have a Dell system or something. You are stuck with the BIOS specific to your mobo from the manufacturer. If it's really a problem, motherboards are pretty cheap, and is a good upgrade to your system.

what about my mobo (asrock dual 939 sata II) couldent i flash to a modded bios such as OCW 2 or something.....(because i'd like to get over 3ghz and my bios wont let me raise the voltage any higher than stock,only lower it) and no im not gettin a new mobo i need the agp slot till i go pcie

(it has both)

Vikingod · Feb 15, 2006, 06:38 PM

I think on that board, its locked at the proc's default. I think there is a mod available for your board, do a google search for vcore mod or something. You may also want to check for BIOS compatibility for the mods as well.

SchwarzeFeen · Feb 15, 2006, 09:32 PM

Allright, thanks for your help guys

Exceededgoku · Feb 15, 2006, 09:46 PM

hey I think you can buy a new bios chip off of a website somewhere, most of them gets the right bios chip for your mobo preflashed with the latest w/e bios. Google around for bios chips stores, tons of them

Hope this helps

Matth · Feb 16, 2006, 04:29 PM

http://www.unicore.com/global/model.cfm?model=3166

Looks they can supply (at a price) a "latest issue" Award BIOS, compiled for any supported motherboard, Just depends if that price is worth it, as compared to perhaps moving your CPU to a better motherboard, and maybe making a second macine with the cheapest CPU you can find for the old one.

Feb 14, 2006, 01:34 PM	#1
SchwarzeFeen DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United States Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	BIOS question Is it possible to flash your bios with a different type of bios software (i.e. AWARD bios if i don't already have that)... I was wondering because my bios is a piece of crap (standard Intel D865PERL BIOS) and wanted to replace it to allow for more overclocking potential... Any input would be appreciated!

Feb 14, 2006, 05:38 PM	#4
BurL Liver SUCKS!!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 228 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Like vikingod said a new mobo such as an msi, gigabyte, asus or really any other mobo besides a intel will give you better options. My friend has your mobo but its an msi and he has good oc'ing options. __________________ If I had a bean burrito I would smash it all over my chest.

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Exceededgoku DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 87 Rep Power: 0	hey I think you can buy a new bios chip off of a website somewhere, most of them gets the right bios chip for your mobo preflashed with the latest w/e bios. Google around for bios chips stores, tons of them Hope this helps __________________ Vista Ultimate x64 edition rocks my world! Makes XP (and lower) look like dried poo stains on the wall! Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 3.2Ghz (400Mhzx8) 1.52V (set in bios, 1.47v real) \| 2GB GeIL PC6400 4-4-4-12 @ 1000Mhz 5-5-5-15 \| Gigabyte DQ6 @ 1600Mhz \| Sapphire 512MB X1900XTX @ 689/774 \| Enermax Liberty 620W \| Silverstone TJ07-B with custom watercooling \| Dell 2005FPW 3dmark05 - 13140 \| 3dmark06 - 6698 \| SuperPi 1M - 15s

Feb 14, 2006, 02:34 PM	#2
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 111 System Specs	BIOS are specific to each motherboard. Flashing your motherboard with a different bios from a different manufacturer is not a good idea and will create problems. I'm assuming you have a Dell system or something. You are stuck with the BIOS specific to your mobo from the manufacturer. If it's really a problem, motherboards are pretty cheap, and is a good upgrade to your system.

Feb 14, 2006, 05:19 PM	Thread Starter #3
SchwarzeFeen DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United States Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	I actually got this motherboard with my P4 3.0 ghz cpu off of GoogleGear (now called ZipZoomFly), i even have a google gear labeled case! lol... anyways.. I was hoping there'd be some way to play around with the frontside bus settings outside of the bios cuz the bios has absolutely NO settings in it... Any ideas would be awesome!

Feb 15, 2006, 06:38 PM	#6
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 111 System Specs	I think on that board, its locked at the proc's default. I think there is a mod available for your board, do a google search for vcore mod or something. You may also want to check for BIOS compatibility for the mods as well.

Feb 15, 2006, 09:32 PM	Thread Starter #7
SchwarzeFeen DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United States Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	Allright, thanks for your help guys

Feb 16, 2006, 04:29 PM	#9
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	http://www.unicore.com/global/model.cfm?model=3166 Looks they can supply (at a price) a "latest issue" Award BIOS, compiled for any supported motherboard, Just depends if that price is worth it, as compared to perhaps moving your CPU to a better motherboard, and maybe making a second macine with the cheapest CPU you can find for the old one.