Need help..!!

[groval]

Sorry if itsnot programming question, but i know that here find some help ..!!!
I have a M748-H Pentium II motherboard, and i bouhgt a 40 Gb Hard Disk but the motherboard doesnot accept the disk because its too big.
Information related on internet sayed that the problem is the BIOS, but i just downloaded the ROM update file and proceed to update the system, but i cant update the system. I don know how to update the BIOS...!!!!

Somebody can help me.. !!!

I will apreciatte some help.. !!

[RhinoBull]

It is totally off topic ... anyway, your motherboard's manufacturer (if they are still arround) should have full instructions available so visit them.

Good luck.

EDIT: here are few LINKS for you.

[Jacob Roman]

Have a moderator move this thread to the General PC section. And be sure to use sensible thread titles next time. I have a link in my signature about that.

Anyways, your BIOS chip is only setup for smaller harddrives. It's best to get a new motherboard and processor altogether. Or taking out the BIOS and mail it to the manufacturer and have it reflashed.

[I_Love_My_Vans]

Yep, the BIOS does not support large disk (karge disk supprt), duing the first staeg of BIOS there will be a load of numbers at the bottom of the screen, write them down, and with another computer google it, you may find an instant match. There is a certain part of that code that you need to know, because it relates to your board make, model, and thus, your BIOS model etc. There are a few sites of which specialize in this.

What you are looking for is a BIOS flash, it is important to know a BIOS should only be flashed if there is no alternative, and if its doen wrong it can disable the board itself. Howver it might get the large disk support your looking for.

Good Luck

[manavo11]

Moved to General PC.

[kfcSmitty]

If you do not know what you're doing, as stated above, DO NOT FLASH YOUR BIOS. As you will be out 1 motherboard

[-TPM-]

It's a PII, if you mess it up who cares.....

[RhinoBull]

... It's best to get a new motherboard and processor altogether. Or taking out the BIOS and mail it to the manufacturer and have it reflashed.

What are you talking about - all you need is a bootable diskette and also remember ONE thing: DO NOT TURN OFF your computer after your started bios update OR IT WILL BE GONE. In that case you will need a new board.