Replacement BIOS chip

[ggildas]

Hello all,
I have come to the conclusion that I need to replace my bios chip, after a disastrous Bios flash. I've tried re-flashing, manufacturers recovery method and Phoenix crisis recovery, none worked.
So last step before the mobo goes is a replacement Bios chip.
I know exactly which one I need and a company that can supply it pre-programmed.
I have not done this before so have a couple of Q's
1. Should I leave CMOS batt in place while installing?
2. Should I disconnect DVD, HD etc on first power up?
3. Do I need to roll back all hardware upgrades I've made CPU, HD graphics...to original configuration?
Any information, advice or guidance would be appreciated.
yours
ggildas

 

[alexoiu]

Hi, The CMOS battery is providing power to the CMOS chip and not the BIOS.
For BIOS is enough to power off the power supply (disconnect it from the motherboard), although a hot swap can be done also without issues.
After swapping the chips, just start the board.
What motherboard using? Is the BIOS chip on socket?

 

[ggildas]

Thanks for quick response,
Fujitsu D2560-A3
Bios pm49fl004t33jce PCCL

Seems like some of the bios are still functioning. When I take out all the ram I get beep codes to inform me. When I put One block back in I get 2 short beeps. There is no reference to this code for Phoenix bios. The only beep code that matches is AMI. Very confused.
Yours
ggildas

 

[alexoiu]

Have you flashed a modded BIOS?
Is the chip on socket, cause I can't find a good picture of the board.
From what I've found, it seems that it's soldered.

 

[ggildas]

No. I installed a new Graphics card, to replace the onboard. It was not detected so I did a bios default reset, then was going to flash to find best suitable for card. Unfortunately my wife unplugged my extension so she could vaccume. Result in nonm-booting machine.

 

[alexoiu]

Some boards have a BIOS recovery feature (saving the BIOS file on a floppy and restarting, or inserting the motherboard's DVD). Not sure with yours. Check the manual if there's something available.
If not, maybe it's time for an upgrade.

 

[ggildas]

Yes. I tried Fujitsus recovery and no good. Contacted them, even less than useless. I will try a chip replacement. Thanks for the input