I'm not talking about the bootstrap loader & settings NVRAM, I am talking about the code to run the configuration interface FOR the BIOS. Choice of boot device happens w/o the software via the hardware BIOS reset jumper, but no further control over settings w/o the hidden partition's program.
I know this from having run in to and a for one of the few times in my life being forced to contact TS to understand WTF to do! Stupid idea, yes? Gary VanderMolen wrote: > I removed the hidden partition on my son's Compaq laptop > without any ill effects. I do all partition work with BootIt NG. > > It doesn't make sense to put BIOS code on the HD because > a PC needs to be able to start the boot process from the BIOS > even when the HD is defective, or in case you want to boot > from a CD or floppy disk. > > Gary VanderMolen > > ----- Original Message ----- > I may be mistaken, but I think the Compaq partition actually has all of > the code for the BIOS or some utilities on it. You may not want to get > rid of it. > ____________________________________________________________________________________ TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
