MS-6168 bios upgrade

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Just some more information.. MY bios is an AMI Bios

All the updates I have seen are for AWARD bios's.. tried these and they
don't work.

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell (More info?)

"Billy K" <billycomp@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4094cf8b@news.comindico.com.au...
> Just some more information.. MY bios is an AMI Bios
>
> All the updates I have seen are for AWARD bios's.. tried these and
they
> don't work.
>
>

You tried a BIOS that was not for your motherboard? I am not surprised
that they don't work. I would try here http://www.unicore.com which
has the AMI & Award and a few others. They as a rule charge for this.

And with the information you supplied I could not say that the
motherboard is even from a Packard Bell. You might try the Packard
Bell Home page http://www.packardbell.com choose the site nearest to
you. Also another site to try would be
http://www.priorityonesupport.com

And as a last resort try the Google search at http://www.google.com

I hope that helped?

Elector

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell (More info?)

The machine is definitely a Packard bell, Multi Media 800AU model. Was
purchased about 3 years ago.

The Australian packard bell web site does not work, whether this is on my
computer or simply the site is down. For some time I assumed Packard bell
may going belly up due to the poor support I have been finding.

FRom the many other Packard bell internation sites that I have visited i
cannot find any refernece to my computer.

I found out the model and make of my motherboard using aida32 software.

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My details for the motherboard and BIOS

Program: eSupport.com BIOS Agent Version 3.30
BIOS Date: 03/14/00
BIOS Type: American Megatrends
BIOS ID: 61-0314-001169-00101111-071595-440BX/ZX-1AAET006
OEM Sign-On: A6168P2 V2.96 03142000
Chipset: Intel 440BX/ZX rev 3
Superio: Unknown
OS: WinXP
CPU: Pentium III 800 Mhz MAX: 600 Mhz
BIOS ROM In Socket: No
BIOS ROM Size: 256K
Memory Installed: 256 MB
Memory Maximum: 256 MB
Memory Slot 01: 0 MB
Memory Slot 02: 256 MB

eSupport.com, Inc.
1-800-800-BIOS (2467)
www.esupport.com


Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID 61-0314-001169-00101111-071595-440BX/ZX$1AAET006A6168P2 V2.96
03142000
Motherboard Name MSI MS-6168

Front Side Bus Properties
Bus Type Intel GTL+
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz
Effective Clock 100 MHz
Bandwidth 800 MB/s

Memory Bus Properties
Bus Type SDR SDRAM
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz
Effective Clock 100 MHz
Bandwidth 800 MB/s

Motherboard Physical Info
CPU Sockets/Slots 1
Expansion Slots 1 ISA, 3 PCI
RAM Slots 2 DIMM
Integrated Devices Audio, Video
Form Factor Micro ATX
Motherboard Size 210 mm x 240 mm
Motherboard Chipset i440ZX

Motherboard Manufacturer
Company Name Micro-Star International
Product Information
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pr...
BIOS Download
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_...

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I am not sure
I am pretty sure that you will not find an update for that size HD

It probably would require a new bios version for starts
and one that was written for the chipsets that are on the MB

Just buy a IDE card that will allow that HD
If you are looking for free
You will have to look at the end of the rainbow for that bios
or find a programmer that will write it free
"Billy K" <billycomp@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4094f419@news.comindico.com.au...
> My details for the motherboard and BIOS
>
> Program: eSupport.com BIOS Agent Version 3.30
> BIOS Date: 03/14/00
> BIOS Type: American Megatrends
> BIOS ID: 61-0314-001169-00101111-071595-440BX/ZX-1AAET006
> OEM Sign-On: A6168P2 V2.96 03142000
> Chipset: Intel 440BX/ZX rev 3
> Superio: Unknown
> OS: WinXP
> CPU: Pentium III 800 Mhz MAX: 600 Mhz
> BIOS ROM In Socket: No
> BIOS ROM Size: 256K
> Memory Installed: 256 MB
> Memory Maximum: 256 MB
> Memory Slot 01: 0 MB
> Memory Slot 02: 256 MB
>
> eSupport.com, Inc.
> 1-800-800-BIOS (2467)
> www.esupport.com
>
>
> Motherboard Properties
> Motherboard ID 61-0314-001169-00101111-071595-440BX/ZX$1AAET006A6168P2
V2.96
> 03142000
> Motherboard Name MSI MS-6168
>
> Front Side Bus Properties
> Bus Type Intel GTL+
> Bus Width 64-bit
> Real Clock 100 MHz
> Effective Clock 100 MHz
> Bandwidth 800 MB/s
>
> Memory Bus Properties
> Bus Type SDR SDRAM
> Bus Width 64-bit
> Real Clock 100 MHz
> Effective Clock 100 MHz
> Bandwidth 800 MB/s
>
> Motherboard Physical Info
> CPU Sockets/Slots 1
> Expansion Slots 1 ISA, 3 PCI
> RAM Slots 2 DIMM
> Integrated Devices Audio, Video
> Form Factor Micro ATX
> Motherboard Size 210 mm x 240 mm
> Motherboard Chipset i440ZX
>
> Motherboard Manufacturer
> Company Name Micro-Star International
> Product Information
> http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pr...
> BIOS Download
> http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_...
>
>
>

Hi I still have a MS6168, but now use a GA-7DX.
I have used a piece of software called an overlay, this will allow for bigger HDs, im not sure if it will allow for 120GB, but its worth a try. I used it for win 98SE ni the past & it works, i dont remember using it on XP. Also one thing to look out for is how you boot up, sometimes i booted up and couldn't get into windows. Please read up from this artical & maybe other, before you proceed. If its done right there's no problem.
I found this sight

http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/comp/hdd/ddo_Disappears.htm

You will need to to a yahoo search the overlay software which is load from a floppy. It was called ontrack overlay, there may even be better ones now. Good luck