how to flash dead bios that wont post?

[pitbullfan]

Hello.
I have a mobo that wont post. is there any way to still flash the bios? Any help would be appreciated.
thanks

 

[amdskip]

Reseat the video card and memory and see if it will post.

 

[pitbullfan]

I tried that. i also tried a different video card and memory but still no dice. Thanks though. I have another board but i was trying to get out of reinstalling xp.

 

[stevty2889]

Try resetting the CMOS, then hold the insert key when powering on.

 

[pitbullfan]

still no dice:-( btw its a compaq mobo. Is there any other command than "insert" for compaq?

 

[Bug]

I think <F10> was the button to enter the BIOS, if that's what you're asking for.

You can also try hitting <Esc> as the computer is booting to get the prompt at the bottom of the screen to enter the BIOS if you want.

 

[stevty2889]

What is it that makes you think it's BIOS related by the way? A bad video card, ram, or CPU will cause it not to post as well, or a weak power supply, or a loose connection..

 

[tomcas1]

You could hot flash the chip off a similar board.