[Poorplay]

Is there a Bios update for Phoenix AwardBIOS v6.00PG?

I ran biosupdate found on the phoenix-technologies website and it says my bios are out of date but I am not looking to spend $40+ on a program that automatically updates it for me if theres a simpler solution to be found.

[Tyrsonswood]

The only possible place to get an update for your BIOS is through your Motherboard manufacturer or system builder (in the case of a Dell, HP, etc.) It also has to be for your exact board, model and revision. If they don't have one, you can't get one.

Not even the automatic update deals work, that's a come on to steal your money, don't fall for it.

[MIG-31]

Originally Posted by Poorplay

Is there a Bios update for Phoenix AwardBIOS v6.00PG?

I ran biosupdate found on the phoenix-technologies website and it says my bios are out of date but I am not looking to spend $40+ on a program that automatically updates it for me if theres a simpler solution to be found.

Take notice of TY's Post Above..

And to add Never Ever Buy a Update Program,Most companies who sell these tell you how good they are to start with but afterwards most programs never live up to the claims.

Why pay for some software when ALL Updates including Bios Updates can be download for Free.

[REGUK]

Originally Posted by Poorplay

Is there a Bios update for Phoenix AwardBIOS v6.00PG?

I ran biosupdate found on the phoenix-technologies website and it says my bios are out of date but I am not looking to spend $40+ on a program that automatically updates it for me if theres a simpler solution to be found.

Me too!

I'm having difficulty with a SATA drive I have bought and I want to make sure that the old motherboard can cope before looking at the drive.

Mine is in a Phillips MT1400 PC
Windows XP Media Centre Edition
Board: SIS-661
Chipset SIS 661FX rev 1.1 (board says 661FX-M7)
LPC10 1TE 178705

BIOS Phoenix Technolgies Ltd
V 6.00PG 22/9/05

09/22/2005-SIS-661-6A7I4E1AC-00-NONE

I flashed the bios on my very old machine - it was a little hairy.
Is it easier nowadays?

Thanks in advance

REGUK

Data on Motherboard from SIW

Property Value
Manufacturer
Model SiS-661
Version
Serial Number

North Bridge SiS 661FX Revision 11
South Bridge SiS 964 Revision 11

CPU Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.06GHz
Cpu Socket Socket 775 LGA

System Slots 4 PCI, 1 AGP

Memory Summary
Maximum Capacity 2048 MBytes
Maximum Memory Module Size 1024 MBytes
Memory Slots 2
Error Correction None

Warning! Accuracy of DMI data cannot be guaranteed

[temeteus82]

Hi REGUK!

Did you read the post above?

Anyway your problem seems not to be BIOS related at all. Mostly the issue is in the SATA drivers or the mode where the SATA drive is configured. As you are using older chipset I recommend that you put your drive to SATA I mode.

[REGUK]

Thanks for the response

Originally Posted by temeteus82

Hi REGUK!

Did you read the post above?

Yep, that's why I wanted to add to the conversation. If the original poster has now got a fix I'd be pleased to find out. Phoenix just direct me to someone who wants me to part with the cash.

Anyway your problem seems not to be BIOS related at all. Mostly the issue is in the SATA drivers or the mode where the SATA drive is configured. As you are using older chipset I recommend that you put your drive to SATA I mode.

How do I put the drive into SATA 1 mode?

I've run the seaget diagnostics tool from DOS on start up and it fails every test!

I also plugges the SATA drive into a USB caddy (windows is now freezing on boot up if the drive is installed) and the windows seagate disk utility fails it.

[Tyrsonswood]

That sounds more like a HD problem. Does it work on other systems?

[REGUK]

Originally Posted by Tyrsonswood

That sounds more like a HD problem. Does it work on other systems?

Good call, I'll pulg it in, as USB, to my laptop

[temeteus82]

On side not Phoenix only does tha basic bios core and the OEM's makes the rest of it. So you need to contact the OEM for bios updates. Since they make the final version of the bios and it will only work with the mobo that it was customizied to.