Win2K and ACPI

[rkoenn]

I just installed a dual boot setup on an Abit SE6 motherboard with WinME and Win2K. However, during the Win2K install I had major problems initially. The system would boot from CD and run through Fdisk and format and then copy install files over prior to reboot. Then during first reboot, the machine hard locked at detecting hardware. Some investigation made me suspicious of ACPI. I disabled it in BIOS and went through complete install again, had to redo fdisk and file copy. Install went fine so after running on Win2K, I turned ACPI back on in the BIOS. System would then lock at the OS boot select menu. Turning it off and Win2K would boot fine. If I change the computer type in Win2K to ACPI system and turn this back on in BIOS, would I expect it to work or am I just heading for big trouble, like a complete reinstall? Anyone experience anything like this that could make recommendations?

 

[rahvin]

Abit's ACPI support blows goat balls. Make sure you have the newest bios, if you do, disable ACPI. Blame Abit.

 

[AndyHui]

Have you got the latest BIOS? If not, then you should update.

 

[rkoenn]

So what is the latest BIOS revision for the SE6? On their website it is SW but they have a Beta on the Taiwan FTP server, TH or TQ I believe. Any recommendations as far as version goes? I have used both the SW and Beta with same results. Maybe they will get ACPI support right one of these days.

 

[rahvin]

Doubtfull, I don't even think Abit can spell ACPI let alone impliment it correctly... No I'm not bitter...

 

[Doh!]

Try following the instruction on http://www.bp6.com with the latest bios (use the one from FTP).