D
Dave R.
Thought I could get there in Safe Mode, might someone give me directions?
Appreciate it.
Dave
Appreciate it.
Dave
J
Jym
Try holding the delete key down when starting up. Jym
C
Chris Lanier
Greetings --
Please See "Accessing Motherboard BIOS"
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
Please See "Accessing Motherboard BIOS"
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
D
Dave R.
Thanks to you both Jym and Chris for your speedy answers.
Dave
Dave
B
Bruce Chambers
Greetings --
Only you know what motherboard and BIOS you have, so only you know
the answer to your question. ;-}
In the extremely unlikely event that your PC's manual doesn't
contain the needed information, try one or more of the following:
How do I access my computer's setup (BIOS)
http://www.iomega.com/support/documents/2157.html
Wim's BIOS Page
http://www.wimsbios.com/
Accessing Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
You should also be aware that it's very easy to render, at least
temporarily, your PC unbootable by making an incorrect change in the
BIOS. So be very careful.
Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
Only you know what motherboard and BIOS you have, so only you know
the answer to your question. ;-}
In the extremely unlikely event that your PC's manual doesn't
contain the needed information, try one or more of the following:
How do I access my computer's setup (BIOS)
http://www.iomega.com/support/documents/2157.html
Wim's BIOS Page
http://www.wimsbios.com/
Accessing Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
You should also be aware that it's very easy to render, at least
temporarily, your PC unbootable by making an incorrect change in the
BIOS. So be very careful.
Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
D
Dave R.
Thanks much Bruce. I seem to have eyes but cannot see. I've been having real
problems with black screen at start up which remains black even as Windows
loads and after. I've done a Repair Install per KB 314503 which didn't cure
the problem. Someone on here suggested the BIOS might be messed up and to
check it to see if the date and time are correct., not set to 00:00. Knowing
just enough to be dangerous, I'd be terrified to mess with BIOS, just wanted
a look see. I have looked for Driver updates for 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee without
success.
Appreciate the links to gave me.
Dave
problems with black screen at start up which remains black even as Windows
loads and after. I've done a Repair Install per KB 314503 which didn't cure
the problem. Someone on here suggested the BIOS might be messed up and to
check it to see if the date and time are correct., not set to 00:00. Knowing
just enough to be dangerous, I'd be terrified to mess with BIOS, just wanted
a look see. I have looked for Driver updates for 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee without
success.
Appreciate the links to gave me.
Dave
W
Wesley VogelX
Dave R;
Save yourself some time. I wasted all kinds of time with that SOB.
Screwing around trying to update drivers, etc. Do what I did and get rid of
your 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee. Drop that baby like a hot potato. I did that before
I got XP. Now if I hadn't gotten a @#$ Creative Sound Card. I have to dump
this piece of mung next.
--------------
Good site. BIOS Basics
http://www.motherboards.org/articlesd/tech-planations/3_1.html
Lots of info.
The very first thing you want to do when you access your BIOS, is have paper and
pencil handy. Write down every setting.
===============================
I have a crappy (Phoenix) BIOS. Here's mine.
-------------------
«» MAIN MENU «»
BIOS Version 4W4SBOXO.15A.0019.P14
Processor Type Pentium ® II processor
Processor Speed 450 MHz
Front Side Bus Speed 100MHz
Cache RAM 512KB
System Memory 384MB
Memory Bank 0: 128MB SDRAM
Memory Bank 1: 128MB SDRAM
Memory Bank 2: 128MB SDRAM
Language: [English (US)]
Cache ECC Support: [Disabled]
System Time: [xx:xx:xx]
System Date: [xx/xx/xxxx]
«» ADVANCED MENU «»
Plug & Play O/S: [No]
Reset Configuration Data: [No]
NumLock: [On]
Base I/O address: [3F8]
Interrupt: [IRQ4]
Serial Port B: [Disabled]
Parallel Port: [Enabled]
Mode: [Bi-directional]
Base I/O address: [378]
Interrupt: [IRQ7]
Audio: [Disabled]
Legacy USB Support: [Disabled]
Hard Disk Pre-Delay: [6Seconds]
Fixed disk boot sector: [Write Protect]
Maximum Capacity: 10201MB
Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors]
LBA Mode Control: [Enabled]
Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4 / DMA 2]
Ultra DMA: [Mode 2]
Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled]
LBA Mode Control: [Disabled]
Transfer Mode: [Standard]
Ultr DMA: [Disabled]
Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled]
LBA Mode Control: [Disabled]
Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4 / DMA 2]
Ultra DMA: [Disabled]
Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled]
LBA Mode Control: [Disabled]
Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4 / DMA 2]
Ultra DMA: [Mode 2]
Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"]
Floppy Write Protect: [Disabled]
Event log validity Valid
View DMI event log [Enter]
Clear all DMI event logs [No]
Event Logging [Enabled]
ECC Event Logging [Enabled]
Mark DMI events as read [Enter]
AGP Aperture Size: [64MB]
Default Primary Video Adapter: [AGP]
CC00 - CFFF: [Available]
D000 - D3FF: [Available]
D400 - D7FF: [Available]
D800 - DBFF: [Available]
DC00 - DFFF: [Available]
IRQ 3: [Available]
IRQ 4: [Available]
IRQ 5: [Available]
IRQ 7: [Available]
IRQ 10: [Available]
IRQ 11: [Available]
Shared PCI IRQs: [Auto]
«» SECURITY MENU «»
User Password Is: Clear
Supervisor Password Is: Clear
Set User Password: [Enter]
Set Supervisor Password: [Enter]
«» POWER MENU «»
Power Management Support: [Disabled]
(The next 4 only show up when PMS is Enabled)
Hard Drive: [Enabled]
VESA Video Power Down: [Standby]
Fan Always On: [No]
Power Button Behavior: [On/Off]
«» BOOT MENU «»
Silent Boot: [Enabled]
QuickBoot Mode: [Enabled]
Scan User Flash Area: [Disabled]
After Power Failure: [Stay Off]
On Modem Ring: [Stay Off]
On LAN: [Stay Off]
On PME: [StayOff]
First Boot Device: [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive]
Second Boot Device: [Removable Devices]
Third Boot Device: [Hard Drive]
Forth Boot Device: [Network Boot]
2. [Bootable Add-in Card]
1:15 AM 06/15/03
Save yourself some time. I wasted all kinds of time with that SOB.
Screwing around trying to update drivers, etc. Do what I did and get rid of
your 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee. Drop that baby like a hot potato. I did that before
I got XP. Now if I hadn't gotten a @#$ Creative Sound Card. I have to dump
this piece of mung next.
--------------
Good site. BIOS Basics
http://www.motherboards.org/articlesd/tech-planations/3_1.html
Lots of info.
The very first thing you want to do when you access your BIOS, is have paper and
pencil handy. Write down every setting.
===============================
I have a crappy (Phoenix) BIOS. Here's mine.
-------------------
«» MAIN MENU «»
BIOS Version 4W4SBOXO.15A.0019.P14
Processor Type Pentium ® II processor
Processor Speed 450 MHz
Front Side Bus Speed 100MHz
Cache RAM 512KB
System Memory 384MB
Memory Bank 0: 128MB SDRAM
Memory Bank 1: 128MB SDRAM
Memory Bank 2: 128MB SDRAM
Language: [English (US)]
Cache ECC Support: [Disabled]
System Time: [xx:xx:xx]
System Date: [xx/xx/xxxx]
«» ADVANCED MENU «»
Plug & Play O/S: [No]
Reset Configuration Data: [No]
NumLock: [On]
Serial Port A: [Enabled]
Base I/O address: [3F8]
Interrupt: [IRQ4]
Serial Port B: [Disabled]
Parallel Port: [Enabled]
Mode: [Bi-directional]
Base I/O address: [378]
Interrupt: [IRQ7]
Audio: [Disabled]
Legacy USB Support: [Disabled]
IDE Controller: [Both]
Hard Disk Pre-Delay: [6Seconds]
Fixed disk boot sector: [Write Protect]
Type: [Auto]
Maximum Capacity: 10201MB
Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors]
LBA Mode Control: [Enabled]
Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4 / DMA 2]
Ultra DMA: [Mode 2]
Type: [Auto]
Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled]
LBA Mode Control: [Disabled]
Transfer Mode: [Standard]
Ultr DMA: [Disabled]
Type: [Auto]
Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled]
LBA Mode Control: [Disabled]
Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4 / DMA 2]
Ultra DMA: [Disabled]
Type: [Auto]
Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled]
LBA Mode Control: [Disabled]
Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4 / DMA 2]
Ultra DMA: [Mode 2]
Floppy Disk Controller: [Enabled]
Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"]
Floppy Write Protect: [Disabled]
Event log capacity Space Available
Event log validity Valid
View DMI event log [Enter]
Clear all DMI event logs [No]
Event Logging [Enabled]
ECC Event Logging [Enabled]
Mark DMI events as read [Enter]
Palette Snooping: [Disabled]
AGP Aperture Size: [64MB]
Default Primary Video Adapter: [AGP]
C800 - CBFF: [Available]
CC00 - CFFF: [Available]
D000 - D3FF: [Available]
D400 - D7FF: [Available]
D800 - DBFF: [Available]
DC00 - DFFF: [Available]
IRQ 3: [Available]
IRQ 4: [Available]
IRQ 5: [Available]
IRQ 7: [Available]
IRQ 10: [Available]
IRQ 11: [Available]
Shared PCI IRQs: [Auto]
«» SECURITY MENU «»
User Password Is: Clear
Supervisor Password Is: Clear
Set User Password: [Enter]
Set Supervisor Password: [Enter]
«» POWER MENU «»
Power Management Support: [Disabled]
(The next 4 only show up when PMS is Enabled)
Hard Drive: [Enabled]
VESA Video Power Down: [Standby]
Fan Always On: [No]
Power Button Behavior: [On/Off]
«» BOOT MENU «»
Silent Boot: [Enabled]
QuickBoot Mode: [Enabled]
Scan User Flash Area: [Disabled]
After Power Failure: [Stay Off]
On Modem Ring: [Stay Off]
On LAN: [Stay Off]
On PME: [StayOff]
First Boot Device: [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive]
Second Boot Device: [Removable Devices]
Third Boot Device: [Hard Drive]
Forth Boot Device: [Network Boot]
1. [Maxtor 91020D6-(PM)]
2. [Bootable Add-in Card]
1. [Legacy Floppy Drives]
1:15 AM 06/15/03
D
Dave R.
Hi Wes, good to hear from you again. While I have yet to access BIOS ( I
didn't even know I needed the Motha board name), not a typo :--) it sounds
like we have the same set up. Mine's a nearly 5 year old Gateway. As you no
doubt know, 3Dfx Interactive, Inc. appears to have gone belly up, apparently
for good reason. Does one have to replace the mother board to get rid of
3Dfx and does a VGA BIOS version 1.00.04-ET sound right ? Appreciate your
advise to "Deep 6" it and for sending me your BIOS information. If I ever
find mine it will be interesting to compare them. Having a black screen is
like flying on instruments with a blanket over the panel. Crash and burn.
Once again I thank you, you've been very helpful.
Dave
didn't even know I needed the Motha board name), not a typo :--) it sounds
like we have the same set up. Mine's a nearly 5 year old Gateway. As you no
doubt know, 3Dfx Interactive, Inc. appears to have gone belly up, apparently
for good reason. Does one have to replace the mother board to get rid of
3Dfx and does a VGA BIOS version 1.00.04-ET sound right ? Appreciate your
advise to "Deep 6" it and for sending me your BIOS information. If I ever
find mine it will be interesting to compare them. Having a black screen is
like flying on instruments with a blanket over the panel. Crash and burn.
Once again I thank you, you've been very helpful.
Dave
B
Bruce Chambers
Greetings --
You're welcome.
Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
You're welcome.
Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
W
Wesley VogelX
Hi Dave;
If you want to waste time;
http://www.voodoofiles.com/
I honestly don't remember my old VGA BIOS version or where I might have that
info right now. Found it. 1.00.03 No, you do not have to replace the Mobo if
you have enough system slots, PCI, AGP or ISA (is a dog). You don't even have
to pull the cover, Aida32 can tell you this. You just disable the device in the
BIOS and remove whatever jumpers or leads. I don't remember exactly right now.
BIOS>>>>Audio: [Disabled]
----------------------------
Mainboard
Manufacturer : Intel Corporation
MP Support : No
Model : WS440BX
Version : AA719570-205
Serial Number : ISWS84510591
On-board Devices
ENSONIQ : Sound Adapter [Disabled]
------------------------
================
Video System
Monitor: VX700 Gateway
OLD OLD OLD Adapter: 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee AGP OLD OLD OLD
<< AGP Bus 1 (2x PCIClk) >>
<< Creative (Was: Ensoniq) 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee Chipset >>
< Device Information >
Device Type: VGA Video Adapter
Device ID: bus 1, device 0, function 0
OEM Device Name: 3Dfx Interactive Inc 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee
Chipset
OEM Hardware ID: FUN_0, VEN_121A, DEV_0003, REV_03
Device Name: Creative (Was: Ensoniq) 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee
Chipset
Product ID: VEN_1274, DEV_0001
Revision: A / 4 (3)
<< Video Adapter >>
<< Primary Display Driver (display) >>
< Video Adapter >
Model: 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee AGP
Revision: 003
Total Memory: 16MB (16MB Video)
Texture Memory: 16MB
< Video BIOS >
Date: 10/14/98
Version: 1.00.03
< VESA BIOS >
Version: 3.00
VESA VBE/PM: 1.00
Manufacturer: Elpin Systems, Inc.
Video Adapter: 3Dfx Banshee
Version: Version 1.00
OEM Hardware ID: 3Dfx Interactive, Inc.
OEM BIOS Version: 1.00
Total Memory: 16MB
Current Video Mode: 03h
< Chipset >
8-bit Colour Width RAMDAC: Yes
VGA Compatible: Yes
Programmed RAMDAC with Blank B:No
Hardware StereoScopic Support: No
Stereo Signalling via VESA EVC:No
< Current Video Mode >
Mode: 800x600 16M TrueColour (24-bit)
< Video Driver >
Model: 3dfx16vb.drv
Version: 4.10.01.232
Expected Windows Version: 0.1024
Video Acceleration: Yes
Screen Saver Active: No
Low Power Saving Active: No
Power Off Saving Active: No
****Tip 314: Video BIOS is too old. Check for an update.*****
Done On: Saturday, June 14, 2003
I found about two more pages of OLD Video info. I already included too much.
--------------------
==================
The worst that can happen accessing the BIOS, is your machine will burst
into flames.
)
My machine: Model: G6-450 Ship Date: 11/16/1998 My 3dfx Voodoo was in
the AGP slot. I had an onboard Ensoniq/Creative Sound device, which I disabled.
------------
Gateway has some nifty features here:
http://support.gateway.com/support/default.asp
You don't even have to know the Serial #, they have a download that will look it
up for you.)
Get Aida32 here:
http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32
Get the Belarc Advisor here:
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html#tips
-----------------
Do you still have your Gateway System Restoration CD? If you do, stick it
in your CD drive. If Autorun doesn't start. Open My Computer, right click that
drive and click Explore. Double click Autorun.exe. Click the Documentation
tab/click the Online Documentation button to view. Scroll through and look for
your system board.
Or if you have the same board as I do, look for D:\Doc\8503592\3592.htm
This is a 24 page Technical Reference. On page 15 the BIOS Setup Utility
instructions starts. Lots of info!!!
If you do have the same board as I do. Here's a tip: Battery Maxell CR2032
3 Volt Radio Shack Part # 23-162. ;o)
If you want to waste time;
http://www.voodoofiles.com/
I honestly don't remember my old VGA BIOS version or where I might have that
info right now. Found it. 1.00.03 No, you do not have to replace the Mobo if
you have enough system slots, PCI, AGP or ISA (is a dog). You don't even have
to pull the cover, Aida32 can tell you this. You just disable the device in the
BIOS and remove whatever jumpers or leads. I don't remember exactly right now.
BIOS>>>>Audio: [Disabled]
----------------------------
Mainboard
Manufacturer : Intel Corporation
MP Support : No
Model : WS440BX
Version : AA719570-205
Serial Number : ISWS84510591
On-board Devices
ENSONIQ : Sound Adapter [Disabled]
------------------------
================
Video System
Monitor: VX700 Gateway
OLD OLD OLD Adapter: 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee AGP OLD OLD OLD
<< AGP Bus 1 (2x PCIClk) >>
<< Creative (Was: Ensoniq) 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee Chipset >>
< Device Information >
Device Type: VGA Video Adapter
Device ID: bus 1, device 0, function 0
OEM Device Name: 3Dfx Interactive Inc 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee
Chipset
OEM Hardware ID: FUN_0, VEN_121A, DEV_0003, REV_03
Device Name: Creative (Was: Ensoniq) 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee
Chipset
Product ID: VEN_1274, DEV_0001
Revision: A / 4 (3)
<< Video Adapter >>
<< Primary Display Driver (display) >>
< Video Adapter >
Model: 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee AGP
Revision: 003
Total Memory: 16MB (16MB Video)
Texture Memory: 16MB
< Video BIOS >
Date: 10/14/98
Version: 1.00.03
< VESA BIOS >
Version: 3.00
VESA VBE/PM: 1.00
Manufacturer: Elpin Systems, Inc.
Video Adapter: 3Dfx Banshee
Version: Version 1.00
OEM Hardware ID: 3Dfx Interactive, Inc.
OEM BIOS Version: 1.00
Total Memory: 16MB
Current Video Mode: 03h
< Chipset >
8-bit Colour Width RAMDAC: Yes
VGA Compatible: Yes
Programmed RAMDAC with Blank B:No
Hardware StereoScopic Support: No
Stereo Signalling via VESA EVC:No
< Current Video Mode >
Mode: 800x600 16M TrueColour (24-bit)
< Video Driver >
Model: 3dfx16vb.drv
Version: 4.10.01.232
Expected Windows Version: 0.1024
Video Acceleration: Yes
Screen Saver Active: No
Low Power Saving Active: No
Power Off Saving Active: No
****Tip 314: Video BIOS is too old. Check for an update.*****
Done On: Saturday, June 14, 2003
I found about two more pages of OLD Video info. I already included too much.
--------------------
==================
The worst that can happen accessing the BIOS, is your machine will burst
into flames.
)My machine: Model: G6-450 Ship Date: 11/16/1998 My 3dfx Voodoo was in
the AGP slot. I had an onboard Ensoniq/Creative Sound device, which I disabled.
------------
Gateway has some nifty features here:
http://support.gateway.com/support/default.asp
You don't even have to know the Serial #, they have a download that will look it
up for you.
)Get Aida32 here:
http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32
Get the Belarc Advisor here:
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html#tips
-----------------
Do you still have your Gateway System Restoration CD? If you do, stick it
in your CD drive. If Autorun doesn't start. Open My Computer, right click that
drive and click Explore. Double click Autorun.exe. Click the Documentation
tab/click the Online Documentation button to view. Scroll through and look for
your system board.
Or if you have the same board as I do, look for D:\Doc\8503592\3592.htm
This is a 24 page Technical Reference. On page 15 the BIOS Setup Utility
instructions starts. Lots of info!!!
If you do have the same board as I do. Here's a tip: Battery Maxell CR2032
3 Volt Radio Shack Part # 23-162. ;o)