I bought AGP graphics card, and a PCI-E one.

[Laddey]

choose PCI.

definately an elitegroup board, ill just try and dig up more info.

you live in preston? that's like nearly 300 miles away from me.

Thanks And that sucks.

 

[Neffneff]

all i have found so far is a manual for an AWARD flash version of the bios, and if i got it right, you got an american megatrends Inc (AMI) bios?

EDIT: although in that manual, if you goto "integrated peripherals" you can find an option called "AGP VGA Selection" and set it to "AGP Slot", might be worth looking for incase.

 

[Laddey]

all i have found so far is a manual for an AWARD flash version of the bios, and if i got it right, you got an american megatrends Inc (AMI) bios?

Certainly have.

http://www.wimsbios.com/manuf/ecs.jsp

I'm up to there, M810LR ... doesn't seem to be on the list.

 

[Neffneff]

Certainly have.

http://www.wimsbios.com/manuf/ecs.jsp

I'm up to there, M810LR ... doesn't seem to be on the list.

nm misunderstood.

 

[Laddey]

nm misunderstood.

This sucks, going round in circles. Getting stressed. Why can't they make it easy ?

 

[Neffneff]

3. Where do I find the version number of my motherboard?
It is either written onto the Board near the keyboard connector, or silkscreened in very small print in the corner of the board nearest PCI#1 connector (also near "JUSB1").

 

[Laddey]

Rev71?

 

[Neffneff]

that's the most recent version of the PC Chips motherboard, i have a LOVELY page of info here for you:

http://radel.inet.net.nz/m810lmr.html

if you still get any problems, i would suggest upgrading the bios to the most recent edition, playing with different AGP drivers etc. anyway, there is a wealth of info on that page, you shouldn't need us anymore, but if you have any more questions please go ahead and ask.

let us know how it goes if you would.

 

[Laddey]

Right, fuck it. I'll upgrade (flash?) my bios. wish me luck, Thanks all.


Fuck that to complicated. Cant i just get a BIOS v1.2 programme like graphics drivers? lawl.

 

[Szape]

that's the most recent version of the PC Chips motherboard, i have a LOVELY page of info here for you:

http://radel.inet.net.nz/m810lmr.html

already been posted in post #27

did you flash your bios yet? easiest to do with winflash.

 

[Laddey]

Going to try and flash it in a sec. Can't see my BIOS Series or fook all on this site...


http://www.ecsusa.com/downloads/winFlash.html

 

[Neffneff]

Going to try and flash it in a sec. Can't see my BIOS Series or fook all on this site...


http://www.ecsusa.com/downloads/winFlash.html

did you check the link i posted? it has LOADS of info for your PC CHIPS board.

try PC CHIPS website for the right bios.

 

[Neffneff]

http://www.pcchips.com.tw/PCCWeb/Do...BIOS&DetailDesc=M810L(V7.1)&MenuID=35&LanID=0

this SHOULD be the right one, but please look at the info and manual etc to make yourself certain before flashing the bios. you can download the manual from there as well, also drivers etc.

 

[Laddey]

Cool thanks. Wouldn't it be easier and safer to go out buy a new motherboard for £150 ?

 

[Szape]

http://www.pcchips.com.tw/PCCWeb/Do...BIOS&DetailDesc=M810L(V7.1)&MenuID=35&LanID=0

this SHOULD be the right one, but please look at the info and manual etc to make yourself certain before flashing the bios. you can download the manual from there as well, also drivers etc.

yup, that's the right one (and posted in post #31! )

might be hard to find mobo with sdram support so just flash it ;p

 

[Laddey]

Thx thx.

WinFlash is fucked, either locks my PC up or doesnt respond lawl two differnt programme versions though.

 

[Laddey]

I can't live like this anymore.

I'm going all out.


New motherbaord
New Ram

Any of you price-monkeys give me an average price for a decent motherboard and either 512DDR or a gig? I have a PCI-E graphics card here, what else will i need?

I wont need fitting costs because we can all do it! together, like a big happy family <3

Thanks for your time and effort guys, kept hitting walls. really appreciated. Ever in Preston give me a shout !

 

[Szape]

how much are you willing to spend? and which gfx-card do you have? you probably need new psu/cpu/ram/mb.

 

[Laddey]

how much are you willing to spend? and which gfx-card do you have? you probably need new psu/cpu/ram/mb.

GeForce 7300

Around £200-£300?

All i do is game, gaming gaming gaming. Started DAoC again (Basic_X's fault) and WAR is coming out soon. So that graphics card is fine ?? dont want a new one of them.

 

[Szape]

that's quite poo card for any semi-modern computer it should run daoc ok and its actually decent card for this moment (get dx10 card once they come out).

 

[Neffneff]

if you really are serious about all out upgrade, then take a look here to get an idea of what sorta stuff you can get for what money, personally, i would buy all the bits seperately as generally you can do slightly better for the samish money, BUT tbh this stuff might be ideal for you as you know it all works together.

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/bundles.html

EDIT: make sure you check the wattage on your PSU though incase you need a bigger one of them too.

 

[Szape]

~100€ for 1Gb DDR2
~150€ for e6300
~100€ for mb
~100€ for psu

that would do nicely if you can afford it. (edit: I'm 99.9% sure that your psu is shit unless you have recently upgraded it)

Motherboard Bundle Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 1024MB 667Mhz DDR2 Heatsink And Fan Gigabyte Motherboard from neffneff's link + antec neohe 430w (for example) from local store and you are set

 

[Laddey]

~100€ for 1Gb DDR2
~150€ for e6300
~100€ for mb
~100€ for psu

that would do nicely if you can afford it. (edit: I'm 99.9% sure that your psu is shit unless you have recently upgraded it)

I will tell you now...

my pc is a heap of shit, really. My monitor is crap (new one though 17 inch LCD all the way just need to pick it up)

My speakers fell off the side of the monitor its that old. I've had this PC for like, 6 years

 

[Davejohnson]

ugh, im surprised you can browse FH with that






=]

 

[Gamah]

I can't live like this anymore.

I'm going all out.


New motherbaord
New Ram

Any of you price-monkeys give me an average price for a decent motherboard and either 512DDR or a gig? I have a PCI-E graphics card here, what else will i need?

I wont need fitting costs because we can all do it! together, like a big happy family <3

Thanks for your time and effort guys, kept hitting walls. really appreciated. Ever in Preston give me a shout !

Laddy...

Add my msn

Davidb1385 at hotmail dot com i'll put together a nice package for you within your budget and tell you how to get it. I am good at building online pc's for people ;p

 

[Szape]

post it here too so rest of us can judge it ;p