hi people, need a little help

[Thorsen]

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

 

[pebbly]

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

 

[twojb7]

i hope this is what u needed cq50-wm139
thanks for help

 

[Thorsen]

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

 

[twojb7]

thanks alot its been a real pain, alot of luck

 

[Thorsen]

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

 

[theog]

i would suggest you download the HP software system manager from here HP System Software Manager that will at least enable you to identify the correct bios you require

Try the link pebbly give you & post back with the right model.

Use this one.

 

[Thorsen]

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

 

[twojb7]

yes i tried to run HP software system manager but it dont do nothing i ran it from exe all it would do is open say it would download updates but nothing thx

 

[Thorsen]

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.

 

[Thorsen]

yes i tried to run HP software system manager but it dont do nothing i ran it from exe all it would do is open say it would download updates but nothing thx

You might search your computer for any .rom files If it downloaded a BIOS then it would be in this format. then check and see if the program has an option to install from a file instead of just downloading. I had to do this for an asus because dl wouldn't run. I could only save to hard drive and then run from file.

 

[twojb7]

ok thanks 4 trying , can i flash with ubs with something besides insyde flash utility

 

[Thorsen]

Hmmm usually each motherboard vendor has its own flash program. asus has its own, hp has its own etc. The best advice I can give is to follow the following website and set up your own bootable flash-drive:

Boot From A USB ? for XP?


Look at method 7 first or follow link: Edit: I think this is only for XP and older Boot From A USB Flash/Pen/Key Drive

If that doesnt seem to help, try method 2 and 3

if they dont work, you can do (the harder method) method 1 with the help of method 5 (virtual floppy setup)

 

[Thorsen]

Another question: Did you ever find any .rom files on your PC?

if you did find a .rom bios flash file, upload it I guess.

i still dont think you are going to have any luck unless the file is for you BIOS/Mobo. As you said before it said it was the wrong one. Call HP/Compaq and make sure you have the right one for the motherboard Wistron 360B