micro wrote:
I have CF94510J.15A.0028.2006.1213.1629

The computer (emachine with XP home in it, but was originally vista
which was wiped out and XP installed) keeps shutting down and telling me
there is something wrong with registry files on boot up but says that it
had to go look for them elsewhere and found/fixed the problem. (I've
been running this computer without incident for over a year now) It'll
run for a while then shut down again. When I sent error report into
windows, it tells me I need to update the BIOS but the numbers on the
updates don't match up with my mobo. (Processor Intel pentium D 925) Am
unsure and don't want to mess up the flash... anyone able to help?
This computer runs the automation for my radio station which is
currently off air. An expedited answer would sure be MUCH appreciated!
My advertisers are paying by the minute for their airtime!

Thanks in advance!

Micro



"When I sent error report into windows, it tells me I need to update the
BIOS." If the Windows OS itself is telling you to update the BIOS, keep
in mind that Windows/Microsoft can really miss the mark on hardware.

You have a modern 945 chipset motherboard designed by Intel for Gateway.
There is no reason why it should not run properly with XP.

When you installed XP, did you install all the required hardware
drivers, starting with the drivers for the Intel 945 chipset? When you
installed XP, did you do so with a CD that has Service Pack 2 or 3? If
not, either of these could explain the instability you are seeing.

The BIOS identification string is for a motherboard made for an
eMachines computer. A Gateway BIOS update will not work. But, as I
said earlier, I do not think that the BIOS is the problem... Ben Myers