I recently tried to upgrade the bios on my computer. During the flash
process, the computer froze and now my computer does not boot at all.
The motherboard is a ECS P4VMM2 with LAN. Is there a way to restore
the old bios by myself or do I have to resort to buying a new
motherboard?

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Request for Question Clarification by hummer-ga on 31 Dec 2003 04:47 PST

Hi iongi,

Have you tried booting with the boot (start up) floppy?

What OS are you using?

Thanks, hummer

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Clarification of Question by iongi-ga on 31 Dec 2003 10:22 PST

I tried to use AMIFlash (aminf335.exe) from the ECS (motherboard
manufacturer) website. The OS is Windows ME.

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Request for Question Clarification by hummer-ga on 31 Dec 2003 14:49 PST

Hi iongi,

Have a look at this FAQ. I found it by searching for AMIFlash.

14. I flashed the BIOS and now my board is dead, what can I do?

"Check to see if the floppy drive light goes on when you power up. If
it does, it's your lucky day, there's a 95% chance you can fix it.
Follow these instructions:

In another computer, format a floppy disk under DOS/Windows 9x/ME.
Don't use Windows 2K/XP or the quick format option.
Copy a BIOS .rom file to the floppy. Don't copy any extra files.
Rename the file AMIBOOT.ROM.
Double check the floppy is good by running Scandisk or Norton Disk Doctor.
Put the floppy in your computer and turn it on.
Wait while the floppy is being read.
Wait until you hear 4 beeps (usually <1 min, 5 min at most). >
Turn off and on again.
If this doesn't work, try downloading a different BIOS version .rom
file and repeat the process.
If all else fails, get a replacement BIOS chip. I recommend you try
here first: BadFlash. They have instructions on how to identify and
replace your BIOS chip with a new one. Before your order, find out
what part no. to get."
http://www.ocworkbench.com/2002/ecs/k7s5aguide/bios%20faq.htm

Good luck,
hummer

BIOS is an acronym for Basic Input Output System.

There is little or no point of trying a floppy disk becuase the drive
won't even be working.  I doubt whether the powermanagement is working
either.  You may need to install a new BIOS ship - which can be easily
done with a fine soldering iron.

Can you please specify which eprom flash u tried to use?

Thanks

You can remove the chip from the motherboard and you can get a
replacement one by mrbios.com or your motherboard manufacture.