flash@lehi3b15.csee.Lehigh.EDU (Stephen Corbesero) (07/24/90)
I need to get a new or different BIOS for an AT/386 clone. It appears
that the Phoenix BIOS version currently installed does not correctly
initialize ROM extensions on a warm reboot. I discovered this after
hours of watching my new SCSI controller work fine from a cold boot on
its own, but get ignored when I hit reset. The tech support person at
Always Technologies(?) (IN-2000 SCSI Controller Board manuafacturer)
confirmed my fears that the system BIOS was the culprit.
The questions I need answers to include:
1] Is a BIOS chip specific to the whole motherboard, or just the
chip set, in this case C&T 386?
2] Does anyone know the address and/or phone numbers of Phoenix,
AMI, and Award?
3] Has anyone else had similar problems and what was their solution?
Inquiring minds....
Thanks in advance.jeff@marichal.austin.ibm.com (Jeff Johnson) (07/24/90)
> The questions I need answers to include: > > 1] Is a BIOS chip specific to the whole motherboard, or just the > chip set, in this case C&T 386? Most clone motherboards are so similar and that they can use a generic BIOS. Only MBs that the manufacturer has deliberately done funky stuff too needs a special BIOS. The chip set is another element that makes the motherboards more common. C&T is by far the most popular. Both Phoenix and AMI make BIOSes to deal with and take advantage of the features. > 2] Does anyone know the address and/or phone numbers of Phoenix, > AMI, and Award? There is a company that advertises in The Computer Shopper BIOS upgrades. I have never dealt with them, but they appear to deal directly with Phoenix and AMI and offer the latest versions of all their BIOSes. Upgrades, Etc. 15822 NE 165th Street Woodinville, WA 98072 800 541 1943 206 881 8294 FAX No credit card surcharge 2 year warranty 45-day money-back guarantee Free technical support Same-day shipping Factory authorized $5 Shipping Charge They list upgrades for XT, AT 286, AT 386, NEC V20, IBM (XT, AT, AT 286), IBM PS/2 and keyboards BIOSes. The AT 386 BIOSes are all listed for $59.95 Phoenix-386 BIOS Phoenix-386 C&T BIOS Phoenix-386 SX BIOS AMI-386 BIOS AMI-386 C&T BIOS AMI-386 SX BIOS AMI-386 COMPAQ BIOS As I said, I have never ordered from them, but I plan to due so to upgrade my DATAExpert 386/25 C&T-based motherboard. (It has an AMI-386 C&T BIOS.)
jeff@marichal.austin.ibm.com (Jeff Johnson) (07/24/90)
The last larticle didn't have my .signature. Sorry. Jeff Johnson 10926 Jollyville Rd #1420 Computer Consultant Austin, TX 78759 (512) 343 0675 email: @cs.utexas.edu:ibmaus!auschs!marichal.austin.ibm.com!jeff Disclaimer: "My views and opinions do not reflect those of IBM"
jeff@marichal.austin.ibm.com (Jeff Johnson) (07/24/90)
Now I am embarassed. The last TWO articles contained the wrong reply-to address. Sorry. -- Jeff Johnson 10926 Jollyville Rd #1420 Computer Consultant Austin, TX 78759 (512) 343 0675 email: @cs.utexas.edu:ibmchs!auschs!marichal.austin.ibm.com!jeff Disclaimer: "My views and opinions do not reflect those of IBM"
alpha@vpnet.chi.il.us (Randy Sales) (07/26/90)
I too would be interested in the phone number for Phoenix. I have a few questions reguarding some possible conflicts with Wordstar 5.0 thru 6.0.