hi people, need a little help

twojb7, can you download CPU-Z and post back the following information from the screens:

CPUID

CPU
Motherboard Name/model
BIOS version
Also computer name/model if it is shown

theog said:

OP states Intel, on a CQ50-?????????

With out the model we can not help.

well spotted Ray, i missed that , its now even more confusing

CPU Arch : 1 CPU - 1 Cores - 1 Threads
CPU PSN : Genuine Intel CPU 575 @ 2.00GHz
CPU EXT : MMX, SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S), EM64T
CPUID : 6.F.D / Extended : 6.F
CPU Cache : L1 : 32 / 32 KB - L2 : 1024 KB
Core : Merom (65 nm) / Stepping : M0
Freq : 1995.01 MHz (166.25 * 12)

MB Brand : Wistron
MB Model : 360B
NB : Intel GL40 rev 07
SB : Intel 82801IM (ICH9-M) rev 03

GPU Type : Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
DirectX Version : 11.0

RAM : 2048 MB DDR2 Dual Channel
RAM Speed : 332.5 MHz (1:2) @ 5-5-5-15
Slot 1 : 1024MB (5300)
Slot 1 Manufacturer : Hyundai Electronics
Slot 2 : 1024MB (5300)
Slot 2 Manufacturer : Ramaxel Technology

that might do for now. the motherboard is probably going to be an issue as I have googled it and dont see any definitive download site for the BIOS. i will keep looking and see if I can find a dl for the latest BIOS for this board. wish me luck

Best option if we cant find a BIOS version online is to call compaq and tell them what motherboard you have:
I think they gave you the wrong info and dont even know what your system actually is.

MB Brand : Wistron
MB Model : 360B


if I find anything I will post it, but I cant search right now. (i am at work) I will search tonight as soon as I can.
I did a quick check for it online, but i dont see it anywhere. sorry

I agree with theog. I saw this post a few times. twojb7, did you try this?

Well I have looked and found nothing. I even found a post on mydigitallife that looked exactly the same? and one site that had links to 3 pay-for programs to install the bios? sham? ok so I think the best option is to call compaq. Since this is an OEM board, the company Wistron is not good for providing any updates.

Sorry I could not be more help.