On Tue, 26 Mar 2002 13:50:49 +0200
Robert Golovniov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello g,
>
> Tuesday, March 26, 2002, 12:57:59 PM, you wrote:
>
> g> it will be marked on mainboard.
>
> That's what I thougt! But the question is: Where? :-)
> I've spotted a sign there which reads: Processor Board, Diagram No.
> 003769. Does it have anything to do with the motherboard name?
>
> BTW, its the good (maybe no so good anymore) old (this is rather true)
> Compaq 575 DeskPro machine.
>
Many factory built computers come with what, even I in my most benign mood, I call
crappy Generic MOBOs.
It could be anyone of a dozen brands/models and it Does Not carry any markings.
The only way you can find any info about the board is from Compaq.
If you are lucky the 575 all used the same MOBO.
But it is more than likely that several different boards were used.
In this case you will need to write down the entire post code that appears at the
bottom of your screen when you first turn on the computer. Within this string is a
identifier for the specific MOBO
that your system has.
This will also have to be tracked down through Compaq.
It my not be easy to find but it will be there.
Start in their support area and if they have a search feature do a search for BIOS
update.
That should get you to the MOBO area.
Charles
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