RE: HP BIOS IN XP

Date : Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:47:34 -0600 (MDT)
To : DS(at)Softimage.COM
From : tony(at)hdheaven.co.uk
Subject : RE: HP BIOS IN XP
STOP QUICK... Todd's account's been hacked!

T ;-)


> Oh yes, it's a more serious problem alright!
>
> In trying with HP support to debug the problem AND trying to work with the
> system it would be nice to verify the BIOS settings while the computer is
> running, rather than having to reboot and enter the BIOS setup. That's
> what
> I'm wondering, if I can check the BIOS settings while XP is running...
>
> I'm pushing for a full workstation replacement but seeing as how I can't
> get
> it to do anything wrong when HP is on the phone and as it's loaded with a
> bunch of 3rd-party cards (Avid cards)... well there's a lot of finger
> pointing going on and I haven't been in much of a position to spend time
> on
> the phone with support the last couple of weeks with the machine
> half-disassembled...
>
> Maybe next week...
>
> -Todd
> Union
>
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>> Subject: RE: HP BIOS IN XP
>>
>>  That isn't right a re-boot should never clear the BIOS.
>> I would suspect a more serious problem there.
>> No way of checking the setting as far as I know.
>> I'd be pushing for a replacement Motherboard by this stage.
>>
>>
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Todd [mailto:lists(at)tradertodds.com]
>> > Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 6:45 PM
>> > Subject: HP BIOS IN XP
>> >
>> > Is there a way to check BIOS settings (specifically the
>> > 100MHZ PCI setting) when the computer is running? I'm having
>> > repeated problems with freezes resetting the BIOS and reboots
>> > sometimes clear the BIOS so I'd like to be able to check when
>> > I'm running...
>> >
>> > BTW - replacing battery and all as per HP support with no joy...
>> >
>> > - -Todd
>> > Union
>> >
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