netmasta Posted September 13, 2005 CID Share Posted September 13, 2005 Does anyone know where I can go to check if there is a BIOS update for my mobo. I've tried esupport.com, but they want $70 for it! I know there is some site where I can get the update for free. I am am right that $70 is outrageous, right? I just am not sure where to look. BTW, here's the info that site's BIOS checker found: Program: eSupport.com BIOS Agent Version 3.45 BIOS Date: 01/03/02 BIOS Type: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 BIOS ID: xxxxx.xx.xxxx.x.xxxxxxxxxx OEM Sign-On: None Chipset: Intel Whitney 82810E rev 3 Superio: Unknown OS: WinXP SP2 CPU: Pentium® III 1200 Mhz MAX: 1600 Mhz BIOS ROM In Socket: No BIOS ROM Size: 512K Memory Installed: 256 MB Memory Maximum: 512 MB Memory Slot 01: 256 MB Memory Slot 02: 0 MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted September 13, 2005 CID Share Posted September 13, 2005 who makes your mobo? i would check there first.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted September 13, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 13, 2005 Fresh Diagnose says it's Trigem Computer inc.'s Lomita Mobo. It's an Emachines, BTW. *goes looking for Trigem.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted September 13, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 13, 2005 Well I found their site, http://www.trigem.com/common/sitemap.asp. There doesn't seem to be any downloads there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cholla Posted September 13, 2005 CID Share Posted September 13, 2005 netmasta:The link below just shows several e machines use Trigem mobo.There could be some info to help Identify it further. http://www.e4me.com/support/view_faq.html?faq=1004986892#3 Since your current BIOS is Phoenix have you tried their site to see if they have the update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted September 13, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 13, 2005 Yep, that's how I found the Esupport.com site. How do I get a BIOS upgrade? The original manufacturer is the best source for a BIOS upgrade. If you are unable to contact the system/motherboard manufacturer, contact eSupport.com for assistance. Click here for more detail. This information is not available for PhoenixBI I also just finished an online chat with Emachines support. They directed me back to Trigem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted September 13, 2005 CID Share Posted September 13, 2005 well, first question, why the update? if it is just to have the latest version, that's a fairly high risk enterprise with low payoff. if it's to be able to do something the old one couldn't then it's a possibility. the 70 bucks prolly means they send you a flashed chip to install. safer than flashing yourself, since a hickup won't render your board useless. one tip if you do flash yourself using the util disk generally created: make at least 2 disks. so if the disk turns out to be bad in the middle of the process, you can swap. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cholla Posted September 13, 2005 CID Share Posted September 13, 2005 netmasta: If you don't find it at Trigem I think I found one that may be correct at: http://driverguide.com/ You have to register for a free membership before you can DL .These are the links to the DL but I'm sure you have to be a member & login before they will work. http://members.driverguide.com/index.php?companyid=1075&devicetypeid=1&action=wizard_step_3&company=1075&Submit=%A0%A0SELECT+COMPANY%A0%3E%3E%A0%A0 http://members.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php?driverid=143922 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted September 14, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 14, 2005 well, first question, why the update? if it is just to have the latest version, that's a fairly high risk enterprise with low payoff. if it's to be able to do something the old one couldn't then it's a possibility. the 70 bucks prolly means they send you a flashed chip to install. safer than flashing yourself, since a hickup won't render your board useless. one tip if you do flash yourself using the util disk generally created: make at least 2 disks. so if the disk turns out to be bad in the middle of the process, you can swap. good luck. Well, it's a boxed comp, and there are no overclocking options in it. Actually there aren't many options at all. I think, he said $70. He said the BIOS file would be e-mailed to me. Cholla: Yup, I am a member of that site. I'd rather get a BIOS update from an official site, seeing the risk involved. That site is good for drivers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted September 14, 2005 CID Share Posted September 14, 2005 then i would make sure before flashing that a new bios version will actually have the options you want. i flashed a board successfully long time ago, i did gain 0.3 percent speed. but 2 weeks later i saw a buddy flash his, the program aborted for some arcane reason or other, and he ended up with a dead bios chip, rendering his board useless. it's a fairly easy diy project, but it does have its risks. and i am not so sure a bios revision for a board used in retail boxes would inclue a change as drastic as overclocking options. usually a bios revision is released to fix "real" problems in the bios that cause hanging under certain conditions and the like, not for cosmetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cholla Posted September 14, 2005 CID Share Posted September 14, 2005 netmasta : I understand getting the BIOS form the manufacturer of the PC or mobo.I put that in as a alternative to the $70. one you found at the official site. I agree with resopalrabotnick unless you know the new BIOS will do something the old one doesn't & you need your PC to do that it would be best to just use the older one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cak46 Posted September 15, 2005 CID Share Posted September 15, 2005 Well, it's a boxed comp, and there are no overclocking options in it. Actually there aren't many options at all. I think, he said $70. He said the BIOS file would be e-mailed to me. Cholla: Yup, I am a member of that site. I'd rather get a BIOS update from an official site, seeing the risk involved. That site is good for drivers though. Netmasta, you could pop the cover off your machine and see if the motherboard has a model number and/or name printed on it. Post it if you decide to take a peek under the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted September 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 15, 2005 Netmasta, you could pop the cover off your machine and see if the motherboard has a model number and/or name printed on it. Post it if you decide to take a peek under the hood. I'm not sure about a model number, but it a board made by Trigem for Emachines. The name of the board is "Lomita" with : PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 On a Celeron 1.2Ghz and the Intel 82810E chipset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite.Pete Posted September 15, 2005 CID Share Posted September 15, 2005 are you having a problem with your computer? if not.. i wouldn't advise updating the bios for no reason as it is risky... and a bad bios install could be curtains for your pc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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