Return to the original BIOS

[Elizabeth Dávila]

Hello

I will try to explain my problem (sorry for the language)

Yesterday I updated my BIOS, and now I have to push the power button two
times to start the computer. I want to restore the original Bios

I try this :

-Remove the battery clock for 15 min
-Change the jumper to maintenance mode, but only a new option appears in my
Setup nothign to back to the original BIOS
-And finally install with an .exe the original Bios provided by Intel and
there is an error

My mainboard is an Intel DP35DP

Thanks for your help

 

[Bill in Co.]

You may have to use the "forceit" switch when you retry flashing the BIOS
down to an older version. I don't recall the exact syntax, but Google
would probably find it.

I'd leave the CMOS battery in, and probably remove the jumper until it gets
reflashed, (if i remember right - check this out too, with a Google
search)..

 

[Patrick Keenan]

Hello

I will try to explain my problem (sorry for the language)

Yesterday I updated my BIOS, and now I have to push the power button two
times to start the computer. I want to restore the original Bios

By "updated", do you mean that you used a BIOS Flash Update utility from the
board manufacturer?

I try this :

-Remove the battery clock for 15 min

This will have no effect on the BIOS version. Flash memory does not rely
on any way on the battery.

The battery has to do with user settings, not with the BIOS version.

-Change the jumper to maintenance mode, but only a new option appears in
my Setup nothign to back to the original BIOS
-And finally install with an .exe the original Bios provided by Intel and
there is an error

My mainboard is an Intel DP35DP

Thanks for your help

You need to contact Intel support if the directions here do not help:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/15027/ENG/BIOS Update Readme.pdf

HTH
-pk

 

[Paul]

Hello

I will try to explain my problem (sorry for the language)

Yesterday I updated my BIOS, and now I have to push the power button two
times to start the computer. I want to restore the original Bios

I try this :

-Remove the battery clock for 15 min
-Change the jumper to maintenance mode, but only a new option appears in my
Setup nothign to back to the original BIOS
-And finally install with an .exe the original Bios provided by Intel and
there is an error

My mainboard is an Intel DP35DP

Thanks for your help

"Instructions for Recovery BIOS Update" - mentions a floppy drive but they
don't really mean it.

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-023360.htm

Due to the size of the BIOS update files, you need something bigger than a floppy.

Table 31. Acceptable Drives for BIOS Recovery Can be used for BIOS recovery?
CD-ROM drive connected to the Parallel ATA interface Yes
CD-ROM drive connected to the Serial ATA interface Yes
USB removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for example) Yes

Removing the CMOS battery should not be necessary. It is the jumper which
is the key to a recovery operation.

HTH,
Paul

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

Hello

I will try to explain my problem (sorry for the language)

Yesterday I updated my BIOS, and now I have to push the power button two
times to start the computer. I want to restore the original Bios

I try this :

-Remove the battery clock for 15 min
-Change the jumper to maintenance mode, but only a new option appears in
my Setup nothign to back to the original BIOS
-And finally install with an .exe the original Bios provided by Intel and
there is an error

My mainboard is an Intel DP35DP

Thanks for your help

If you have flashed your BIOS with a new version, you will have to flash
again, but using the older BIOS file..

Taking the battery out or shorting the BIOS jumper pins does not bring an
old BIOS back. It just resets the current BIOS to default start point..
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[Farad'n]

Hello

I will try to explain my problem (sorry for the language)

Yesterday I updated my BIOS, and now I have to push the power button two
times to start the computer. I want to restore the original Bios

I try this :

-Remove the battery clock for 15 min
-Change the jumper to maintenance mode, but only a new option appears in my
Setup nothign to back to the original BIOS
-And finally install with an .exe the original Bios provided by Intel and
there is an error

My mainboard is an Intel DP35DP

Thanks for your help

Why bring this up HERE? The BIOS has nothing to do with XP and as
such you question does not belong HERE.

Ask elsewhere

 

[JohnO]

Why bring this up HERE?

Just for your personal pleasure. Hope you enjoyed it!

 

[Elizabeth Dávila]

Hello, thanks for your help

I found this in the readme file for bios update in the original_bios.exe

5. ADVANCED OPTIONS
===================
Intel Express BIOS Update includes options for advanced users.
These options allow you to redirect the source locations of
the BIOS files. The usage models section lists examples of
how to form commands. The command line options section lists
the command types and provides a short description of each
option.

Note: -a = argument in the commands below and used to pass
command line options from InstallShield's*
PackageForTheWeb* to the installer for Express BIOS
Update.

GUI usage models --

<program.exe>, for example: update.exe
This command performs the typical complete BIOS
update with the included files in a graphical
user interface.

<program.exe> -a [force] [path <path>]
For example: update.exe -a path C:\BIOS
This command performs a complete BIOS update with
the BIOS files stored in the path you specify with
graphical user interface. This is a single use
redirection of the BIOS files' source location.
Note: This feature is only for advanced users and
should not be used unless the user has a
thorough understanding of directories and
multiple BIOS locations.
Note: Specified file names and directories
cannot include spaces.

But I dont understand very well how to send the arguments, please help me
, I run the cmd window, open the directorie Bios where I put the
"original_bios.exe" (C:\Bios\orginial_bios.exe)

then I write this : C:\Bios\origininal_bios.exe -a force path C:\Bios

the install window open but an error appears, I have to do this on cmd
window? or how I sent the arguments to the install?

 

[Elizabeth Dávila]

Hello thanks for your time,

I flash the bios again with the original BIOS the older version, but this
operation can't resolve the problem :-(

 

[Elizabeth Dávila]

Sorry if this problem don't have nothing to do with the XP but I dont know
where I can ask for help, if you know other site, please let me know, and
then you would be helping me, instead of complaint

 

[Elizabeth Dávila]

Hello, thanks for your help

I found this in the readme file for bios update in the original_bios.exe

5. ADVANCED OPTIONS
===================
Intel Express BIOS Update includes options for advanced users.
These options allow you to redirect the source locations of
the BIOS files. The usage models section lists examples of
how to form commands. The command line options section lists
the command types and provides a short description of each
option.

Note: -a = argument in the commands below and used to pass
command line options from InstallShield's*
PackageForTheWeb* to the installer for Express BIOS
Update.

GUI usage models --

<program.exe>, for example: update.exe
This command performs the typical complete BIOS
update with the included files in a graphical
user interface.

<program.exe> -a [force] [path <path>]
For example: update.exe -a path C:\BIOS
This command performs a complete BIOS update with
the BIOS files stored in the path you specify with
graphical user interface. This is a single use
redirection of the BIOS files' source location.
Note: This feature is only for advanced users and
should not be used unless the user has a
thorough understanding of directories and
multiple BIOS locations.
Note: Specified file names and directories
cannot include spaces.

But I dont understand very well how to send the arguments, please help me
, I run the cmd window, open the directorie Bios where I put the
"original_bios.exe" (C:\Bios\orginial_bios.exe)

then I write this : C:\Bios\origininal_bios.exe -a force path C:\Bios

the install window open but an error appears, I have to do this on cmd
window? or how I sent the arguments to the install?

 

[Elizabeth Dávila]

Hello, thanks

Yes I flashed the Bios, I flashed again with the older version but the
ploblem continue

 

[Bill in Co.]

On the BIOS update I did some time back, there was no "a" needed.

And it used "-forceit", not force. But I don't remember much more. But
you said you already got it flashed back to the previous version anyways in
your reply to Patrick, so maybe it's a moot point.

Hello, thanks for your help

I found this in the readme file for bios update in the original_bios.exe

5. ADVANCED OPTIONS
===================
Intel Express BIOS Update includes options for advanced users.
These options allow you to redirect the source locations of
the BIOS files. The usage models section lists examples of
how to form commands. The command line options section lists
the command types and provides a short description of each
option.

Note: -a = argument in the commands below and used to pass
command line options from InstallShield's*
PackageForTheWeb* to the installer for Express BIOS
Update.

GUI usage models --

<program.exe>, for example: update.exe
This command performs the typical complete BIOS
update with the included files in a graphical
user interface.

<program.exe> -a [force] [path <path>]
For example: update.exe -a path C:\BIOS
This command performs a complete BIOS update with
the BIOS files stored in the path you specify with
graphical user interface. This is a single use
redirection of the BIOS files' source location.
Note: This feature is only for advanced users and
should not be used unless the user has a
thorough understanding of directories and
multiple BIOS locations.
Note: Specified file names and directories
cannot include spaces.

But I dont understand very well how to send the arguments, please help me
, I run the cmd window, open the directorie Bios where I put the
"original_bios.exe" (C:\Bios\orginial_bios.exe)

then I write this : C:\Bios\origininal_bios.exe -a force path C:\Bios

the install window open but an error appears, I have to do this on cmd
window? or how I sent the arguments to the install?

You may have to use the "forceit" switch when you retry flashing the BIOS
down to an older version. I don't recall the exact syntax, but Google
would probably find it.

I'd leave the CMOS battery in, and probably remove the jumper until it
gets reflashed, (if i remember right - check this out too, with a Google
search)..

 

[Bill in Co.]

No, Farad's getting mixed up - he meant to say that HE has nothing to do
with XP except complain, because he's too ignorant to offer *anything* of
any substance.
So, no apology was necessary, Elizabeth.

 

[Paul]

Hello, thanks for your help

I found this in the readme file for bios update in the original_bios.exe

5. ADVANCED OPTIONS
===================
Intel Express BIOS Update includes options for advanced users.
These options allow you to redirect the source locations of
the BIOS files. The usage models section lists examples of
how to form commands. The command line options section lists
the command types and provides a short description of each
option.

Note: -a = argument in the commands below and used to pass
command line options from InstallShield's*
PackageForTheWeb* to the installer for Express BIOS
Update.

GUI usage models --

<program.exe>, for example: update.exe
This command performs the typical complete BIOS
update with the included files in a graphical
user interface.

<program.exe> -a [force] [path <path>]
For example: update.exe -a path C:\BIOS
This command performs a complete BIOS update with
the BIOS files stored in the path you specify with
graphical user interface. This is a single use
redirection of the BIOS files' source location.
Note: This feature is only for advanced users and
should not be used unless the user has a
thorough understanding of directories and
multiple BIOS locations.
Note: Specified file names and directories
cannot include spaces.

But I dont understand very well how to send the arguments, please help me
, I run the cmd window, open the directorie Bios where I put the
"original_bios.exe" (C:\Bios\orginial_bios.exe)

then I write this : C:\Bios\origininal_bios.exe -a force path C:\Bios

the install window open but an error appears, I have to do this on cmd
window? or how I sent the arguments to the install?

All the possible methods are documented here. "iFlash" requires a
bootable device, and the device must be big enough to hold the
boot files and the .bio file. The instructions give the syntax
for the command as well. There are also instructions on how to make
a bootable USB flash or a bootable CD image.

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm

http://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/iflashbiosupdateinstructions.pdf

IFLASH /PF XXX.BIO

HTH,
Paul

 

[JohnO]

Sorry if this problem don't have nothing to do with the XP but I dont know
where I can ask for help, if you know other site, please let me know, and
then you would be helping me, instead of complaint

He's a troll. Ignore his post(s).

 

[Tom [Pepper] Willett]

You asked in the right newsgroup. This is for hardware. Your computer is
hardware. The BIOS has to do with your computer.

Ignore the troll. He doesn't get it.

: Sorry if this problem don't have nothing to do with the XP but I dont know
: where I can ask for help, if you know other site, please let me know, and
: then you would be helping me, instead of complaint
:
: "Farad'n" <[email protected]> escribió en el mensaje
: : > On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:07:15 -0500, "Elizabeth Dávila"
: >
: >>Hello
: >>
: >>I will try to explain my problem (sorry for the language)
: >>
: >>Yesterday I updated my BIOS, and now I have to push the power button two
: >>times to start the computer. I want to restore the original Bios
: >>
: >>I try this :
: >>
: >>-Remove the battery clock for 15 min
: >>-Change the jumper to maintenance mode, but only a new option appears in
: >>my
: >>Setup nothign to back to the original BIOS
: >>-And finally install with an .exe the original Bios provided by Intel
and
: >>there is an error
: >>
: >>My mainboard is an Intel DP35DP
: >>
: >>Thanks for your help
: >>
: > Why bring this up HERE? The BIOS has nothing to do with XP and as
: > such you question does not belong HERE.
: >
: > Ask elsewhere
: >
: >
:
:

 

[Farad'n]

Sorry if this problem don't have nothing to do with the XP but I dont know
where I can ask for help, if you know other site, please let me know, and
then you would be helping me, instead of complaint

How about the mainboard manufacture website? That would be more
relevant than HERE. Other than that, learn to do your OWN research.

 

[Farad'n]

You asked in the right newsgroup. This is for hardware. Your computer is
hardware. The BIOS has to do with your computer.

Ignore the troll. He doesn't get it.

: Sorry if this problem don't have nothing to do with the XP but I dont know
: where I can ask for help, if you know other site, please let me know, and
: then you would be helping me, instead of complaint
:
: "Farad'n" <[email protected]> escribió en el mensaje
: : > On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:07:15 -0500, "Elizabeth Dávila"
: >
: >>Hello
: >>
: >>I will try to explain my problem (sorry for the language)
: >>
: >>Yesterday I updated my BIOS, and now I have to push the power button two
: >>times to start the computer. I want to restore the original Bios
: >>
: >>I try this :
: >>
: >>-Remove the battery clock for 15 min
: >>-Change the jumper to maintenance mode, but only a new option appears in
: >>my
: >>Setup nothign to back to the original BIOS
: >>-And finally install with an .exe the original Bios provided by Intel
and
: >>there is an error
: >>
: >>My mainboard is an Intel DP35DP
: >>
: >>Thanks for your help
: >>
: > Why bring this up HERE? The BIOS has nothing to do with XP and as
: > such you question does not belong HERE.
: >
: > Ask elsewhere
: >
: >
:
:

Too bad it has NOTHING to do with XP (you did notice that in the title
of the group, right? Oh, guess not, you ignorant twit).

Oh, and the reply goes HERE, you top posting idiots.

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

The problem could be with the power button itself..

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