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TAPS2004
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_ 		16. June 2007 @ 22:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi, I am fixing my old computer & everything was find.
Than my A Drive (3.5 floppy drive) act up & said this:
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Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 1995,Award Software,Inc

BIOS ROM Checksum error

Detecting Floppy Drive A Media
Insert System Disk and Press Enter
Here what it look like:




I don't have the system disk anymore for my old computer so can anyone help Me.

Thank!
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GhostHunter04 (TAPS)
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TAPS2004
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_ 		16. June 2007 @ 22:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If the picture don't show up in my main post, Than here a refix:


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GhostHunter04 (TAPS)
Edmund K Lo
gozilla
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_ 		16. June 2007 @ 23:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
according to this site
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/jefn/bootblock.html

the BIOS on that computer is gone.

also there are some programs and guides on how to remedy the problem.
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TAPS2004
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_ 		18. June 2007 @ 00:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thank gozilla
I hope this work!
Thank Again...
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GhostHunter04 (TAPS)
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TAPS2004
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_ 		19. June 2007 @ 15:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
HELP!!!
I try idea gozilla had give me but it did not work without a system disk or a BIOS Software.
What System Disk or BIOS Software i need?
Please reponed fast!
I need to fix my old computer soon for my home base business.
Can anyone help???
Thank You!
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GhostHunter04 (TAPS)
Edmund K Lo
angus999
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_ 		19. June 2007 @ 21:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Sorry TAPS but I can confirm what gozilla says.

I've searched around the internet for you and everywhere I look it points to your BIOS. Unfortunately though, I can't find a quick fix for you.

You may have to 'bite the bullet' and take it to an expert??
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_ 		21. June 2007 @ 08:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
moved to correct forum.
that is fixable as i have done it before as the bios is messed up & needs to be reflashed(reprogrammed).
1: is your floppy drive ok?
2: do you have or can you get a win98 or winme boot disk?
3: will need 1 to 2 blank formatted disks.
4: what is the make & model# of the computer or motherboard?
5: read the motherboard manual if have 1 to read about updating the bios.
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