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leejsmith · 08-19-2004, 02:47 AM

I used to Repair HP's compaqs ect and they have a special part in the bios that keeps a list of what hardware is in the pc. This is normaly used with the HP restore cd's to make sure the restore uses the correct drivers.

If you use a non hp install disk it shouldnt look at this part of the bios just ignor it.

What motherboard is in it ? there is a good chance it's not made by HP and just from an OEM. If you find the model details of the motherboard try looking for a bios at the manufacturer's website and flash it so it's no longer an HP machine (at your own risk i might add)
then you can use the drivers too.

08-19-2004, 02:47 AM	#3
leejsmith Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: notts uk Posts: 408	I used to Repair HP's compaqs ect and they have a special part in the bios that keeps a list of what hardware is in the pc. This is normaly used with the HP restore cd's to make sure the restore uses the correct drivers. If you use a non hp install disk it shouldnt look at this part of the bios just ignor it. What motherboard is in it ? there is a good chance it's not made by HP and just from an OEM. If you find the model details of the motherboard try looking for a bios at the manufacturer's website and flash it so it's no longer an HP machine (at your own risk i might add) then you can use the drivers too. __________________ Folding , Folding , Folding !