Hi,
I'm looking to update my BIOS as is out of date according to Sisoft, however, I'm having a nightmare of a time trying to find a BIOS update for it!!
The only thing I know is the following from Sisoft:
SiSoftware Sandra
Mainboard
Manufacturer : Biostar
MP Support : No
Model : nVidia-nForce
System BIOS : 12/10/2003-nVidia-nForce-6A61BB01C-00
Chipset : nVidia nForce2 ICP
System Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 2
Maximum Installable Memory : 1GB
Bank0/1 - A0 : DIMM 512MB
Bank2/3 - A1 : DIMM 512MB
Chipset 1
Model : Nvidia Corp nForce2 AGP Controller
Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI USB i2c/SMBus
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 133MHz (266MHz data rate)
Maximum FSB Speed / Max Memory Speed : 2x 200MHz / 2x 200MHz
Width : 64-bit
IO Queue Depth : 8 request(s)
Chipset 1 Hub Interface
Type : HyperTransport
Version : 0.10
In/Out Width : 8-bit / 8-bit
Speed : 2x 200MHz (400MHz data rate)
Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks
Bank 0 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM 3.0-3-3-8CL 2CMD
Bank 1 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM 3.0-3-3-8CL 2CMD
Channels : 1
Speed : 2x 199MHz (398MHz data rate)
Multiplier : 6/4x
Width : 64-bit
Power Save Mode : No
Fixed Hole Present : No
Memory Module(s)
Memory Module 2 : 64MX64U-40C 030505C3 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-333-700 (CL3 up to 200MHz) (CL2.5 up to 167MHz) (CL2 up to 133MHz)
Memory Module 3 : 64MX64U-40C 0407275B 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-333-700 (CL3 up to 200MHz) (CL2.5 up to 167MHz) (CL2 up to 133MHz)
Environment Monitor 1
Model : Winbond W83627(T)HF ISA
Version : 2.01
Mainboard Specific Support : No
Temperature Sensor(s)
CPU Temperature : 27.5°C / 81.5°F
Power / Aux Temperature : 32.0°C / 89.6°F
Cooling Device(s)
Auto Fan Speed Control : No
CPU Fan Speed : 2637rpm
Voltage Sensor(s)
CPU Voltage : 1.63V
Aux Voltage : 1.49V
+3.3V Voltage : 3.28V
+5V Voltage : 5.05V
+12V Voltage : 11.80V
-12V Voltage : -11.87V
-5V Voltage : -4.95V
Standby Voltage : 4.80V
Battery Voltage : 3.10V
AGP Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 3.00
Speed : 8x
Fast-Writes Enabled : Yes
Isochronous Mode Enabled : No
Addressing Enabled : 32-bit
Aperture Size : 64MB
PCI Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 2.20
Number of Bridges : 2
PCI Bus 0 : PCI (1/1x PCIClk)
PCI Bus 1 : PCI (1/1x PCIClk)
LPC Hub Controller 1
Model : Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 ISA Bridge
USB Controller 1
Model : Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 OHCI USB Controller
Version : 1.00
Interface : OHCI
Channels : 3
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 2
Model : Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 OHCI USB Controller
Version : 1.00
Interface : OHCI
Channels : 3
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 3
Model : Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
Version : 2.00
Specification : 1.00
Interface : EHCI
Channels : 6
Companion Controllers : 2
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps)
Addressing Support : 32-bit
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
System SMBus Controller 1
Model : nVidia MCP2/3/4 B0 SMBus
Version : 0A.02
Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No
Slave Device Enabled : No
PEC Support : No
System SMBus Controller 2
Model : nVidia MCP2/3/4 B1 SMBus
Version : 0A.02
Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No
Slave Device Enabled : No
PEC Support : No
Expansion Slot(s)
PCI0 (1h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available (Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 ISA Bridge)
PCI1 (2h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Used (Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 OHCI USB Controller)
PCI2 (3h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Used
AGP (F0h) : AGP 32-bit +5V Full-Length Used
Port Connector
PRIMARY IDE : None - ATA / None
SECONDARY IDE : None - ATA / None
FDD : 8251 FIFO - Floppy Disk / None
COM1 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male
COM2 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male
LPT1 : Parallel Port ECP/EPP - DB-25 pin female / DB-25 pin female
Keyboard : Keyboard - PS/2 / PS/2
PS/2 Mouse : Mouse - PS/2 / PS/2
USB0 : USB - None / None
Performance Tips
Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Warning 2507 : Mainboard has too few memory slots. Upgrading the memory may be difficult or expensive.
Warning 2508 : All memory slots are full. Upgrading the memory may be difficult or expensive.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
CPU/BIOS:
SiSoftware Sandra
Processor
Model : AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2000+
Speed : 1.53GHz
Model Number : 2000 (estimated)
Performance Rating : PR2220 (estimated)
Type : Standard
Package : Socket A PGA
Multiplier : 23/2x
Generation : G7
Name : Duron M10 & Athlon MP/XP (Barton/Thorton) 130nm 1.8GHz+ 1.6-1.65V
Revision/Stepping : A / 0 (0)
Stepping Mask : A2
Core Voltage Rating : 1.650V
Maximum Physical / Virtual Addressing : 34-bit / 32-bit
Native Page Size : 4kB
Co-Processor (FPU)
Type : Built-in
Revision/Stepping : A / 0 (0)
Processor Cache(s)
Internal Data Cache : 64kB Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way set, 64 byte line size
Internal Instruction Cache : 64kB Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way set, 64 byte line size
L2 On-board Cache : 512kB ECC Synchronous, Write-Back, 16-way set, 64 byte line size
L2 Cache Multiplier : 1/1x (1531MHz)
Upgradeability
Socket/Slot : Socket A
Upgrade Interface : ZIF Socket
Supported Speed(s) : 1.53GHz+
Environment Monitor 1
Model : Winbond W83627(T)HF ISA
Version : 2.01
Mainboard Specific Support : No
Power Rating(s)
CPU Core Power : 50W (estimated)
Sensors
CPU Temperature : 28.0°C / 82.4°F
Auto Fan Speed Control : No
CPU Fan Speed : 2637rpm
CPU Voltage : 1.65V
Features
FPU - Co-Processor Built-in : Yes
VME - Virtual Mode Extensions : Yes
DE - Debugging Extension : Yes
PSE - Page Size Extension : Yes
TSC - Time Stamp Counter : Yes
MSR - Model Specific Registers : Yes
PAE - Physical Address Extension : Yes
MCE - Machine Check Exception : Yes
CX8 - Compare & Exchange Instruction : Yes
APIC - Local APIC Built-in : Yes
SEP - Fast System Call : Yes
MTRR - Memory Type Range Registers : Yes
PGE - Page Global Enable : Yes
MCA - Machine Check Architecture : Yes
PAT - Page Attribute Table : Yes
PSE36 - 36-bit Page Size Extension : Yes
PSN - Unique Serial Number : No
CLF - Cache Line Flush Support : No
DS - Debug Trace & EMON Store : No
ACPI - Software Clock Control : No
(W)MMX Technology : Yes
FXSR - Fast Float Save & Restore : Yes
SSE Technology : Yes
SSE2 Technology : No
SS - Self Snoop : No
HTT - Hyper-Threading Technology : No
TM - Thermal Monitor : No
PBE - Pending Break Enable : No
SSE3 Technology : No
MON - Monitor/MWait : No
DSCPL - CPL qualified Debug Store : No
EST - Enhanced SpeedStep Technology : No
TM2 - Thermal Monitor 2 : No
DAZ - Denormals Are Zero : No
Extended Features
SYCR - Extended Fast System Call : Yes
EMMX - Extended MMX Technology : Yes
FXSR - Fast Float Save & Restore : Yes
3DNow! Technology : Yes
Extended 3DNow! Technology : Yes
SMP - MP Capability : No
Power Management Features
VID - Voltage Control : No
FID - Frequency Control : No
TS - Thermal Sensor Built-in : Yes
Advanced Settings
TLB Cacheable : Yes
System Ack Limit : 8 request(s)
System Victim Limit : 0 request(s)
Extended MTRR Types : Yes
I/O Type Range Registers : Yes
Top of Memory : 40000000 (1024MB)
Machine Check Architecture Settings
Number of Reporting Banks : 4 bank(s)
Exception Reporting Control Support : Yes
Variable Range MTRR Settings
MTRR 0 : 00000000-3FFFFFFF (0MB-1024MB) WB
MTRR 1 : D8000000-DBFFFFFF (3456MB-3520MB) WC
Variable Range IORR Settings
IORR 1 : D8000000-DBFFFFFF (3456MB-3520MB) rdMem wrMem
PAT Settings
PAT 0 : WB
PAT 1 : WC
PAT 2 : UC-
PAT 3 : UC
PAT 4 : WB
PAT 5 : WC
PAT 6 : UC-
PAT 7 : UC
Performance Tips
Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
Sorry for length of post, but I don't know what info is particularly relevant. I have found several downloads on the Biostar website, but they are for an nvidia nforce2 IGP (not an ICP), and the last thing I want is to bug*er up my BIOS!!
Thanks for any help
I'm looking to update my BIOS as is out of date according to Sisoft, however, I'm having a nightmare of a time trying to find a BIOS update for it!!
The only thing I know is the following from Sisoft:
SiSoftware Sandra
Mainboard
Manufacturer : Biostar
MP Support : No
Model : nVidia-nForce
System BIOS : 12/10/2003-nVidia-nForce-6A61BB01C-00
Chipset : nVidia nForce2 ICP
System Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 2
Maximum Installable Memory : 1GB
Bank0/1 - A0 : DIMM 512MB
Bank2/3 - A1 : DIMM 512MB
Chipset 1
Model : Nvidia Corp nForce2 AGP Controller
Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI USB i2c/SMBus
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 133MHz (266MHz data rate)
Maximum FSB Speed / Max Memory Speed : 2x 200MHz / 2x 200MHz
Width : 64-bit
IO Queue Depth : 8 request(s)
Chipset 1 Hub Interface
Type : HyperTransport
Version : 0.10
In/Out Width : 8-bit / 8-bit
Speed : 2x 200MHz (400MHz data rate)
Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks
Bank 0 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM 3.0-3-3-8CL 2CMD
Bank 1 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM 3.0-3-3-8CL 2CMD
Channels : 1
Speed : 2x 199MHz (398MHz data rate)
Multiplier : 6/4x
Width : 64-bit
Power Save Mode : No
Fixed Hole Present : No
Memory Module(s)
Memory Module 2 : 64MX64U-40C 030505C3 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-333-700 (CL3 up to 200MHz) (CL2.5 up to 167MHz) (CL2 up to 133MHz)
Memory Module 3 : 64MX64U-40C 0407275B 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-333-700 (CL3 up to 200MHz) (CL2.5 up to 167MHz) (CL2 up to 133MHz)
Environment Monitor 1
Model : Winbond W83627(T)HF ISA
Version : 2.01
Mainboard Specific Support : No
Temperature Sensor(s)
CPU Temperature : 27.5°C / 81.5°F
Power / Aux Temperature : 32.0°C / 89.6°F
Cooling Device(s)
Auto Fan Speed Control : No
CPU Fan Speed : 2637rpm
Voltage Sensor(s)
CPU Voltage : 1.63V
Aux Voltage : 1.49V
+3.3V Voltage : 3.28V
+5V Voltage : 5.05V
+12V Voltage : 11.80V
-12V Voltage : -11.87V
-5V Voltage : -4.95V
Standby Voltage : 4.80V
Battery Voltage : 3.10V
AGP Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 3.00
Speed : 8x
Fast-Writes Enabled : Yes
Isochronous Mode Enabled : No
Addressing Enabled : 32-bit
Aperture Size : 64MB
PCI Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 2.20
Number of Bridges : 2
PCI Bus 0 : PCI (1/1x PCIClk)
PCI Bus 1 : PCI (1/1x PCIClk)
LPC Hub Controller 1
Model : Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 ISA Bridge
USB Controller 1
Model : Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 OHCI USB Controller
Version : 1.00
Interface : OHCI
Channels : 3
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 2
Model : Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 OHCI USB Controller
Version : 1.00
Interface : OHCI
Channels : 3
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 3
Model : Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
Version : 2.00
Specification : 1.00
Interface : EHCI
Channels : 6
Companion Controllers : 2
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps)
Addressing Support : 32-bit
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
System SMBus Controller 1
Model : nVidia MCP2/3/4 B0 SMBus
Version : 0A.02
Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No
Slave Device Enabled : No
PEC Support : No
System SMBus Controller 2
Model : nVidia MCP2/3/4 B1 SMBus
Version : 0A.02
Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No
Slave Device Enabled : No
PEC Support : No
Expansion Slot(s)
PCI0 (1h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available (Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 ISA Bridge)
PCI1 (2h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Used (Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp nForce2 OHCI USB Controller)
PCI2 (3h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Used
AGP (F0h) : AGP 32-bit +5V Full-Length Used
Port Connector
PRIMARY IDE : None - ATA / None
SECONDARY IDE : None - ATA / None
FDD : 8251 FIFO - Floppy Disk / None
COM1 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male
COM2 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male
LPT1 : Parallel Port ECP/EPP - DB-25 pin female / DB-25 pin female
Keyboard : Keyboard - PS/2 / PS/2
PS/2 Mouse : Mouse - PS/2 / PS/2
USB0 : USB - None / None
Performance Tips
Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Warning 2507 : Mainboard has too few memory slots. Upgrading the memory may be difficult or expensive.
Warning 2508 : All memory slots are full. Upgrading the memory may be difficult or expensive.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
CPU/BIOS:
SiSoftware Sandra
Processor
Model : AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2000+
Speed : 1.53GHz
Model Number : 2000 (estimated)
Performance Rating : PR2220 (estimated)
Type : Standard
Package : Socket A PGA
Multiplier : 23/2x
Generation : G7
Name : Duron M10 & Athlon MP/XP (Barton/Thorton) 130nm 1.8GHz+ 1.6-1.65V
Revision/Stepping : A / 0 (0)
Stepping Mask : A2
Core Voltage Rating : 1.650V
Maximum Physical / Virtual Addressing : 34-bit / 32-bit
Native Page Size : 4kB
Co-Processor (FPU)
Type : Built-in
Revision/Stepping : A / 0 (0)
Processor Cache(s)
Internal Data Cache : 64kB Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way set, 64 byte line size
Internal Instruction Cache : 64kB Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way set, 64 byte line size
L2 On-board Cache : 512kB ECC Synchronous, Write-Back, 16-way set, 64 byte line size
L2 Cache Multiplier : 1/1x (1531MHz)
Upgradeability
Socket/Slot : Socket A
Upgrade Interface : ZIF Socket
Supported Speed(s) : 1.53GHz+
Environment Monitor 1
Model : Winbond W83627(T)HF ISA
Version : 2.01
Mainboard Specific Support : No
Power Rating(s)
CPU Core Power : 50W (estimated)
Sensors
CPU Temperature : 28.0°C / 82.4°F
Auto Fan Speed Control : No
CPU Fan Speed : 2637rpm
CPU Voltage : 1.65V
Features
FPU - Co-Processor Built-in : Yes
VME - Virtual Mode Extensions : Yes
DE - Debugging Extension : Yes
PSE - Page Size Extension : Yes
TSC - Time Stamp Counter : Yes
MSR - Model Specific Registers : Yes
PAE - Physical Address Extension : Yes
MCE - Machine Check Exception : Yes
CX8 - Compare & Exchange Instruction : Yes
APIC - Local APIC Built-in : Yes
SEP - Fast System Call : Yes
MTRR - Memory Type Range Registers : Yes
PGE - Page Global Enable : Yes
MCA - Machine Check Architecture : Yes
PAT - Page Attribute Table : Yes
PSE36 - 36-bit Page Size Extension : Yes
PSN - Unique Serial Number : No
CLF - Cache Line Flush Support : No
DS - Debug Trace & EMON Store : No
ACPI - Software Clock Control : No
(W)MMX Technology : Yes
FXSR - Fast Float Save & Restore : Yes
SSE Technology : Yes
SSE2 Technology : No
SS - Self Snoop : No
HTT - Hyper-Threading Technology : No
TM - Thermal Monitor : No
PBE - Pending Break Enable : No
SSE3 Technology : No
MON - Monitor/MWait : No
DSCPL - CPL qualified Debug Store : No
EST - Enhanced SpeedStep Technology : No
TM2 - Thermal Monitor 2 : No
DAZ - Denormals Are Zero : No
Extended Features
SYCR - Extended Fast System Call : Yes
EMMX - Extended MMX Technology : Yes
FXSR - Fast Float Save & Restore : Yes
3DNow! Technology : Yes
Extended 3DNow! Technology : Yes
SMP - MP Capability : No
Power Management Features
VID - Voltage Control : No
FID - Frequency Control : No
TS - Thermal Sensor Built-in : Yes
Advanced Settings
TLB Cacheable : Yes
System Ack Limit : 8 request(s)
System Victim Limit : 0 request(s)
Extended MTRR Types : Yes
I/O Type Range Registers : Yes
Top of Memory : 40000000 (1024MB)
Machine Check Architecture Settings
Number of Reporting Banks : 4 bank(s)
Exception Reporting Control Support : Yes
Variable Range MTRR Settings
MTRR 0 : 00000000-3FFFFFFF (0MB-1024MB) WB
MTRR 1 : D8000000-DBFFFFFF (3456MB-3520MB) WC
Variable Range IORR Settings
IORR 1 : D8000000-DBFFFFFF (3456MB-3520MB) rdMem wrMem
PAT Settings
PAT 0 : WB
PAT 1 : WC
PAT 2 : UC-
PAT 3 : UC
PAT 4 : WB
PAT 5 : WC
PAT 6 : UC-
PAT 7 : UC
Performance Tips
Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
Sorry for length of post, but I don't know what info is particularly relevant. I have found several downloads on the Biostar website, but they are for an nvidia nforce2 IGP (not an ICP), and the last thing I want is to bug*er up my BIOS!!
Thanks for any help