Bios mod request

Click on Start and then Run.

In the text box in the Run window, type msinfo32 and click OK. This will open the System Information program.

When System Information first opens, it defaults to the System Summary, a short list with some of the most important information about your computer system listed.

On the right side of the program, locate the BIOS Version/Date entry.

This field contains the BIOS version that is currently running on your motherboard.

This field may also contain additional information such as the BIOS date, BIOS manufacturer, motherboard manufacturer and the motherboard model number.

Note: If the BIOS date is shown, it can be useful in determining the current BIOS version from a motherboard manufacturer's website if the version is not clear here.

Write down your existing BIOS settings so you can restore them after you've flashed the new BIOS firmware.

Determine the correct BIOS firmware that you need for your computer.

Check your computer manufacturer's website for this information.

If you have a custom-built system, check the motherboard manufacturer's website for the latest BIOS firmware.

Download the latest BIOS firmware specific to your computer.

Some manufacturers provide custom software that initiates the update through your operating system; others provide a third-party application that allows you to flash the BIOS through DOS.

Run the installer or executable file that you downloaded.

Alternately, if the BIOS firmware update is handled via your operating system, simply click "Update," "Write," "Confirm" or a similarly-named button.

If you are prompted for an installation CD, insert the media into your disc drive.

If the CD contains an "autoexec.bat" file, the BIOS will flash automatically when you restart the computer.

While the BIOS flashing procedure varies, nearly all manufacturers provide detailed instructions for completing the task.

Turn off your computer.

Wait about one minute and then reboot.

On some systems, the flash update will restart your computer automatically.

As your computer reboots, go immediately into the BIOS setup menu and look for an option to "Restore Defaults" or "Load Fail-Safe Defaults."

This will be on the main page or the last page of a tabbed menu.

Navigate using the arrow keys on your keyboard and follow all on-screen instructions.

When finished, save your new settings and then exit BIOS.

Your computer will load the operating system.

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BIOS INFORMATION :
BIOS MANUFACTURER : PHOENIX BIOS V.4.05 R 1.0 - (C) 1985/1995
BIOS ID : UNKNOWN
BIOS DATE : 11/23/95
BIOS ROM SIZE : UNKNOWN
CHIPSET : ALi M1511 REV.4
SUPER I/O CHIP : SMC 665GT REV.2 FOUND AT PORT 3FOH

CASE LABEL :
COMPUDYNE - PENTIUM PROCESSOR
P/N: 91.AA884.003
S/N: 1900001233

INSIDE THE CASE :
3 ISA SLOTS
3 PCI SLOTS
4 EDO MEMORY SLOTS
1 ALi CHISET - M1513 A1 - 9542 TS2 - AC7129SB
1 ALi CHISET - M1511 A1 - 9538 TS5 - B40958SB
2 ALi CHISET - M1512 A1 - 9537 TS2 - B40954SA
SOUND ONBOARD - CRYSTAL - CS4232 KQ EP - 33 PIN CN11 WAVE TABLE - 07 PIN CN12 AUDIO MIDI
PHOENIX MULTIKEY - PHOENIX 1987-1993 ER129
PHOENIX MB - 586 PCI PNP - PHOENIX TECNOLOGIES - A448416
INTEL PENTIUM PROCESSOR 133

NUMBERS IN WHITE INK ON THE BOARD TOP SURFACE :
95115-1
V50S MB
and
48.57001.011
MADE IN TAIWAN R.O.C.

You'll want to verify that the onboard audio is enabled within the bios first, beyond that the audio codecs for that mobo should be the Realtek AC97 drivers, go to this link to obtain them. You have a choice of two - the AC97 standard codecs or the HD codecs (I would probably try the HD codecs first). I would also be curious as to whether the audio hardware is showing up in the device manager at all (especially if it has the yellow exclamation point next to it).

Based on what you posted about a bios update being the catalyst I would definitely check the onboard audio enabled within the bios option first...

Please post a little more info (especially about what the device manager says) or your results from the reinstall of the AC97 drivers...

boot the pc from cold, note the long identifier number - it contains a 2 character identifier for the board manufacturer. For more info go to the Award bios website, it has a better explanation of this. From there you will be able to either download new BIOS from there, or the website of the vendor/manufacturer.

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Hi,

look et...According to the numbers you provided you have Elitegroup Computer motherboard. So for any possible BIOS upgrade, drivers or any other technical support you will need to visit => www.ecsusa.com. or call them at 510-226-7333. Suc6 Theo.nl

There is a little program called CPUz.
Download it here:  http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpuz_149.zip

Extract the exe and ini files and run the exe.
When the program comes up, click the Mainboard tab and your manufacturer and model are right there.

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Quick Report
Computer CRYSTAL_XP
Generator crystal
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2010-03-04
Time 09:01


--------[ BIOS ]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BIOS Properties:
BIOS Type Award
Award BIOS Type Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Award BIOS Message P4M80-M4 (4M80M609 BF)
System BIOS Date 06/09/07
Video BIOS Date 08/15/06

BIOS Manufacturer:
Company Name Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Product Information http://www.phoenix.com/en/products/default.htm
BIOS Upgrades http://www.esupport.com/biosagent/index.cfm?refererid=40