Asus TUV4X Bios upgrade Problem

**leoitaipu** · February 25th, 2004, 05:39 PM

I donwloaded the last software from Asus to update the TUV4X Bios. I've always used the floppy aflash option, but this time I used the software. Well, There was a problem on the checking (CMOS was cleared, a new was instaled and test failured) and when I tried to restart the computer, video card screen appeared, as well as first messages and all devices checking. But after that, it stops. If I restart and try to enter on the Bios Screen, it stucks and none happen.

A local technical person is charging me a small fee to fix that, via hardware.

My question: is it a good option to fix BIos by this technical?

Rgds,
Leonardo

**Riverat** · February 26th, 2004, 01:08 AM

As you Leonard I did the same thing while back with the same brand Asus ,however I ende up buying a new board,if this Techy can fix you bios you get to keep your board,

**confus-ed** · February 26th, 2004, 07:56 AM

There's a 'bios hot swap' technique you can use or maybe an old isa video card can get it going enough to fix it, so it feasable - this is 'expert tech' territory though, so its to be hoped he's profficient

or you can buy blank or pre-programmed bios chips over the net if re-flashing proves impossible ..

You can find the procedures described on these forums, search for any posts by our member ruslan (he describes it well

) should you wish to question your techie.