-=PCTechTalk=- Re: help with old computer
- From: "Barnstoneworth" <barneystorm@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 14:42:18 +0100
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From: "Glen" <glbbrown@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 5:23 AM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: help with old computer
> Jo Ann,
> You need to get into bios. Del or F2 key will get you
> there(usually).
>
> Being an older computer the first thing I would do is
> crack open the case get all the motherboard info
> possible. Any writing on the motherboard that will
> help identify it. Find the CMOS litium battery and
> replace it.
You should be able to identify the motherboard info on the boot up screen.
There is a string of letter and numbers at the bottom of the screen-it
doesn't stay on long generally, so you may need to restart a few times to
get it all
>
> Find the Bios Brand(usually Phoenix or Award) and
> version number.
>
> Write all this down.
>
> Then pass it on to us. Hopefully we can knock our
> heads together and dig up some more info.
This is where the Belarc Advisor comes into it's own ..download that and you
should get all this information. you'll have to get the BIOS in order first
so it is 'seeing' your floppy. If the floppy doesn't work, but you can get
the CD Rom running- if you have CD writer in another computer, you could
write it (And anything else you want to install) and install that way
>
> This will be a great learning experience...
Big fun..I love playing about with 'old' computer technology...Best tip, if
you are faced with anything you don't know, type it into Google, chances
are, you'll get something back!!!
Andy
PS..I'd lay off upgrading to W98 until you know the full specs...you might
be better leaving 95 on it
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