Gregy wrote:
>> software; I can imagine what fun it could be to have that CMOS virus
>> program activated while attempting to install BootMagic or System
>> Commander.  I'll be your worst nightmare would be pleasant in comparison.
>
>Nope....manual and install instructions for Boot Manager and System 
>Commander, et al say to turn it back off while you do the install, then
>turn it back on...BUT...AMI Bios doesn't require that, as long as you
>answer "yes" (i.e. let the program continue with its instal)

Actually my BIOS didn't complain when I rewrote my MBR (under the
installation of Lilo).
BIOS does claim to have "ChipAwayVirus Detect" or something like that. I
guess there are diffrent degrees of "cmos av programs".
//Bernie
http://bernie.arachne.cz/ DOS programs, Star Wars ...

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