nf325-a7 Bios problem

[rockon1]

I have the biostar nf325-a7 and I tried to update the bios ,but now I get a "bios checksum error". I have been able to reflash the bios with a floppy drive but still no luck. Any ideas

Thanks

[rockon1]

Just tried loading the old bios I saved before, still no go "bios checksum error"

[uddarts]

are you able to enter the bios settings?


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[rockon1]

No, just goes right to bios checksum error and then looks for floppy drive, which I had to go get one hehe.

Thanks

[uddarts]

try unplugging the psu, pulling the battery & moving the bios jumper to clear.

also, are you using a usb keyboard?


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[rockon1]

Did that and tried it again after reading your post. Still nothing. And using a ps2 keyboard

[uddarts]

i've have boards that sometimes don't pick up the delete key always. try a cold boot and tap the delete key once every second or so, starting before you ever scene the post screen.

what are you using to flash the bios? the onboard flasher or dos boot disk?


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[rockon1]

Thanks for tring to help with this.

Hears what I get

Soon as it turnes on I get
Award Bootblock Bios v1.0
Copyright (C) 200. Award Software, inc.

Bios Rom Checksum error .

Then beeps like crazy when floppy is not connected.

If floppy is connected I can boot to a dos disc and run Award flash and flash the bios with no luck.

The original bad flash was done from windows using biostars windows based flash program

Thanks again

[uddarts]

could be the battery.

http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/comp/mbsys/ ... rupted.htm

you could try using the on board flash program with just the bin file on the floppy. maybe the awdflash version your using doesn't like the board or vise a versa.


i'm out of ideas.



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[rockon1]

Thanks again

Just tried new battery and still nothing.