BIOS Upgrade?
MsMaria:
I know nothing about BIOS, except that it is the basic input output system. I need some advice.
I have been having problems with my computer rebooting itself at odd times; usually at night while I have the game paused. I find a notice that the system has recovered from a serious error and when I click the "more details" link; Microsoft has no answer to my problem other than I may want to upgrade my BIOS. Is this a chipset on the motherboard? Do I need a new Motherboard instead?
I have had the computer since 6/11/04 and have updated the RAM about a year or so ago to 1024. There are slots for more, but the MB can't seem to handle any more.
Oh, also at times I do something as simple as opening a new window or clicking on a link in a thread and my desktop icons as well as my taskbar completely disappear. I have to do a hard reboot.
I get weird things with the game also. Sometimes it is like someone is holding my monitor and quickly moving it toward my face and away again. Sims get stuck doing things like starting up stairs then one foot up, same foot back down, over and over. It's hard to describe. All of this with the usual freezing while giving birth, etc.
If in fact I do need to upgrade BIOS, is it free? esupport website wants to charge 50 dolloars to send me the file via email. They say American Megatrends no longer supports upgrades.
I have a 6600GT video card and I recently updated the drivers in hopes this might improve things, but I have noticed no changes.
Thanks.
dizzy:
Random reboots suggest hardware troubles, so a new BIOS would be like slapping paint on a car with flat tires.
Your compy needs a professional inspection, would be my diagnosis.
MsMaria:
Thanks Dizzy, I was hoping it would be something I could fix myself. Guess not. :-[
Would have replied sooner but my desktop icons and my taskbar disappeared again. :-\
ZiggyDoodle:
Fifty bucks for a bios upgrade is ridiculous. I've downloaded BIOS updates for free through Dell - when my older system needed it.
Don't know what make your system is, or the OS, but the major brands usually have FAQ/trouble shooting forums to read through. But your local computer geeks will be of more help.
Gads, that has to really be frustrating!
MsMaria:
It's made by American Megatrends and I have WindowsXP Home Edition. Since moving to Vegas I haven't needed a local geek and I don't know how to go about finding one that won't rip me off. Darn.
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