Hi all My first post here and wanted to see what can be done. I am working on a computer with an ECS EliteGroup motherboard, P6VXM2 Rev. 1.0 and I get this when attempting to boot up, which never happens: Award BootBlock Bios v1.0 BIOS ROM checksum error. Now I did find in a past posting here on the same exact thing but I however am having problems with getting the right Flash files to use. The ones I have are: awd822a.exe and tried several versions of this one: P6VXM210a.bin, P6VXM210b.bin. Still I followed the instructions posted here and on the EliteGroup website and it didn't work. Stated was to insert the floppy after booting to the error and type this: A:\awd822a p6vxm210a.bin and it should work. However, I got this error message: Flash Type - Unknown Flash. What would be the correct Flash Type? Really wish someone could help me out on this one. thank you, Bud
The bios checksum error means that your BIOS chip and/or other hardware is physically bad or that you have a corrupt or bad code in the bios rom. Re-flashing your BIOS should fix this problem. The unknown flash type error is a type of proection to prevent accidental flashing of your BIOS...so disable that sucker either in the CMOS or with jumpers on your motherboard.
I also noticed that you're using the awd822a flashing utility....and there seems to be a newer version out "awd860b" and a newer version bios "p6vxm210e.exe". Put those on a MS-DOS floppy and then try "A:\awd860b p6vxm210e.exe" Get both from herehttp://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWeb/Downloads/ProductsDetail_Download.aspx?DetailID=127&DetailName=BIOS&DetailDesc=P6VXM2(1.0)&MenuID=0&LanID=9 (the second box)
a:awd860b xm210f.bin enter. it will ask you if want to save old version & say no. than will ask you if want to program bios & say yes. do exactly as it says or can end up scrapping the motherboard.
i too had the same problem ( award biosbootlock v 1.0....) and i haven't done anything yet since i fear that i might screw my mainboard up.the weird thing is that after a few attempts, booting goes to normal. anyway, i'm posting this thread since i still am in the dark here. hope you guys could help me. here are a few specs that i think might be of good info... motherboard ID:02/06/2003-8363-686B-6A6LMPACC-00 for KT-133E/A K7 chipset support if you could also help me find the proper .bin file for my board, it would be a huge help. hope to hear from you soon. thanks guys...
