It is a fairly old machine I am trying to use. > One that has been switched off and gathering dust for some time. > > ROM PCI/ISA BIOS 2A5LHL1A > > Award Modular BIOS v4.51PG, AnEnergy Star Ally > Copyright(c) 1984-99 Award Software, Inc. > > I've never updated a BIOS before and it sounds a bit scarey. > > I guess I'll just overwrite an old 10Gig disk with FreeBSD 4.3 on > instead. > > I don't really need the extra space but thought it would be sensible to > install on a new disk. > > Probably stick the new disk on ebay ;-) >
Maybe this will offer encouragement. I have an Abit BH6 motherboard; it was made before 1999. (IIRC the board had a similar "big disk" problem that was fixed after a BIOS update.) I updated the BIOS by going to Abit's international website and following links for drivers/BIOS. It's not that tough once you find information and instructions. You'll need a floppy and maybe a Windows machine from which to make the floppy. _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
