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does anyone know how, if so i want to update my BIOS for my tablet and would appreciate some instruction and if you know things i can do to help lessen the chances of screwing up and ENDING up with a no good motherboardWhat is the make and model?

To be honest, a BIOS update isn't necessary unless you're having problems. The saying "if it isn't broken, don't fix it" really fits here.Take your pick from this lot..

i downloaded the NEWEST version of the BIOS from the MFG website and have it saved to a USB drive and can be put on floppy or whatever i need. i'm not having any problems but the system is 2nd hand and has a BIOS password that i never got from the last ownerForum rules rightly prevent any discussion on the removal of security measures regardless of circumstances.

You should approach the distributor with proof of ownership, they may be able to assist you.

Good luck.well i got it from a kid i was in school with and it was on his dads credit card and they wont give me any help unless i can provide the card number, plus they said that flashing was the only option other than having the BIOS chip replaced witch is expenciveQuote from: lilnate1191 on July 17, 2008, 01:18:30 AM

well i got it from a kid i was in school with and it was on his dads credit card and they wont give me any help unless i can provide the card number, plus they said that flashing was the only option other than having the BIOS chip replaced witch is expencive

You won't get ANY help here.

IF the story is true, if the kid is a minor, then the machine may well be his father's property legally. ANYWAY, how come he doesn't know the password? Somethings smells funny here.

If anyone is buying a piece of computer equipment, they will be stupid to pay money unless they see proof of ownership and also proof that the *censored* thing works. In the case of a device with passwords, that will mean seeing it demonstrated fully that all and any passwords are SUPPLIED and working properly.

If anyone offers to swap or give you such an item, they may be giving you a useless piece of junk, and possibly a police record.

Yep, the only advice we can give you is to ASK the original owner for his password. We're not accusing you of doing anything wrong, but it's impossible for us to tell who's being honest in this situation and who isn't.

Quote from: lilnate1191 on July 17, 2008, 01:18:30 AM
well i got it from a kid i was in school with and it was on his dads credit card and they wont give me any help unless i can provide the card number

Then either you'll have to get the password from him, or ask his father for assistance with the manufacturer.i see, so no help with flashing then because of the password thingReflashing the BIOS may not actually reset the password. In many cases the password information is held on a separate chip soldered directly on the motherboard.

I don't understand:

1. Why the person who you got the device from, didn't give you the password.
2. Why you don't ask them.
Topic Closed.

Contact your "friends father"...


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