Nov 09, 2008 Via epia-5000 motherboard with Award BIOS Question: I have a file server that originally ran Linux Lilo and I'd like to reuse the hardware in a Windows application. Windows seems to run on it OK but the BIOS is password protected by the manufacturer. VIA EPIA 5000 - motherboard - mini ITX - VIA Eden ESP 5000 - PLE133T overview and full product specs on CNET.
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i have a via epia 800 motherboard with no floppy, neither cd rom. I would like to update BIOS to allow me to boot via HDD USB .. I've tried to update bios using FreeDos and the via flash update bios. but it now work.Somebody can help me ?Thanks
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The manual states what you should do. Either install DOS 6.22, or Win 98 then update the BIOS with the VIA tool. This basically s.. but this is the way VIA designed the BIOS update tool. I'm sorry for you. Maybe you have a Win98 CD or a DOS installer at hand? If you haven't maybe you could get one in a local computer store, at ebay or take a less lawful approach.
And the manual states on pages 11-12 some other possibilities why an update is not possible. I don't know if this is case for your mainboard.
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There could be a jumper, which might have to be set, or an BIOS option. Maybe it is possible to use a Win 98 CD without installing Win 98 and just boot to the command line.
Nevertheless, you may also touch about the screen's image within the top-left part or just discover and touch any character-not currently active doing anything inside your playground to start a summary of steps you are able to determine for them. The magic card zip password.
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