Bios flash

[iqzero_70]

Hi, I have a nagging freeze problem with my PC. Thought I kicked it by changing RAM modules (from 4 x 1GB 800Mhz modules to 2 x 2GB 1066Mhz) and OS (from Vista 64-bit to XP SP3) but the problem I had before is back. I have a recurring error message occasionally when I boot up the system which states that BIOS is not compatible with CPU? Can anyone kindly refer me to a technician who can fix up my BIOS? My system:
Intel Q9300
MSI P5 Platinum
2 x 2GB PC-850 1066Mhz sticks
9800GX2
500GB HD
Blu-ray drive
DVD writer
Antec 900 (complete fans)
Antec 850W PS
I'm seriously considering jumping to an AMD platform if I can't fix this problem. Help please...

 

[shabaa]

MSI does not list a "P5 Platinmum" What board do you have?

 

[festerovic]

You don't need to fix the BIOS, you need to update it. Go to the manufacturer's website, check out the support page, and read how to do a flash. It's a fairly common thing to do, especially to add CPU support.

 

[505090]

update the bios, just read and follow the directions carefully. a bad flash will ruin the board