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    Default Not so easy BIOS update.

    I'm trying to find the BIOS or an update for a Motherboard I cannot Identify.

    There are no obvious markings on the board itself and the company that built the machine have no longer got any BIOS updates available on their site.

    This computer is a Packard Bell iStart 1269.
    The BIOS is AMI v02.59 with the release date of 08/24/06
    The Motherboard ID according to AIDA32 =
    Motherboard Properties
    Motherboard ID 63-0100-000001-00101111-082406-RC410$RC410-M
    Motherboard Name Unknown
    Using SiSoftware Sandra Lite, there is a lot of sections mentioning ECS. But no model number.

    Sandra Report -
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    SiSoftware Sandra

    Computer
    Manufacturer : Packard Bell
    Model : ISTART 1269
    Version : PB49304301
    Serial Number : 636013090334
    ID : 75241580-11D7205F-B78A0F8A-D87FE1FE

    Computer Chassis
    Manufacturer : Packard Bell
    Type : Desktop
    Can be locked : No
    Version : 1.0
    Power Cord(s) : 1
    Serial Number : 50424E
    Asset Tag : 0123ABC
    Boot-up State : Safe
    Power State : Safe
    Thermal State : Safe
    Security State : External Interface Locked-out

    Mainboard
    Manufacturer : Packard Bell
    Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
    Multi-Processing (MPS) Version : 1.40
    Type : Mainboard
    Version : 1.0
    Serial Number : 00000000
    BIOS : 63-0100-000001-00101111-082406-RC410

    Mainboard Properties
    Removable : No
    Replaceable : Yes
    Hot Swap : No

    On-board Devices
    To Be Filled By O.E.M. : Video Adapter (Enabled)

    Computer Memory Controller
    Location : Mainboard
    Error Correction Capability : None
    Number of Memory Slots : 2
    Maximum Installable Memory : 1GB
    BANK0 - DIMM0 : Manufacturer0 PartNum0 SerNum0 AssetTagNum0 DIMM Synchronous DDR 512MB/64
    BANK1 - DIMM1 : Manufacturer1 PartNum1 SerNum1 AssetTagNum1 DIMM Synchronous DDR 512MB/64

    Chipset
    Model : ECS RS400/200 Host Bridge
    OEM Device Name : ATI (AMD) RS400/200 Host Bridge
    Revision : A2
    Bus : Intel AGTL+
    Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 133MHz (532MHz)
    Maximum FSB Speed : 4x 267MHz (1GHz)
    Width : 64-bit
    I/O Queue Depth : 12 request(s)
    Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 4.16GB/s
    Maximum Power : 8.50W

    Chipset 1 Hub Interface
    Type : A-Link
    Version : 1.00
    Number of Ports : 5

    Logical/Chipset Memory Banks
    Bank 4 : 512MB DIMM DDR2 5-4-5-12 1T
    Bank 6 : 512MB DIMM DDR2 5-4-5-12 1T
    Integrated in Chipset : Yes
    Shared Memory : 1GB
    Supported Memory Types : DIMM DDR DDR2
    Channels : 1
    Bank Interleave : 2-way
    Memory Bus Speed : 2x 267MHz (534MHz)
    Maximum Memory Speed : 2x 200MHz (400MHz)
    Width : 64-bit
    Power Save Mode : Yes
    Fixed Hole Present : No
    Maximum Memory Bus Bandwidth : 4.17GB/s

    APIC 1
    Version : 2.01
    Maximum Interrupts : 24
    IRQ Handler Engaged : Yes
    Enhanced Support : Yes

    Memory Module
    Manufacturer : (Bad)
    Type : 512MB DIMM DDR2
    Technology : 8x(64Mx8)
    Speed : PC2-6400U DDR2-800
    Standard Timings : 5-6-6-18 3-24-6-4
    Version : 1.02
    Memory DC Line : 1.80V
    Timing @ 400MHz : 5-6-6-18 3-24-6-4

    Memory Module
    Manufacturer : (Bad)
    Type : 512MB DIMM DDR2
    Technology : 8x(64Mx8)
    Speed : PC2-6400U DDR2-800
    Standard Timings : 5-6-6-18 3-24-6-4
    Version : 1.02
    Memory DC Line : 1.80V
    Timing @ 400MHz : 5-6-6-18 3-24-6-4

    Sensors 1
    Model : ITE IT8712F LPC
    Version : 7.00
    Mainboard Specific Support : No

    Temperature Sensor(s)
    Board Temperature : 34.00°C
    CPU 1 Temperature : 32.00°C

    Cooling Device(s)
    Auto Fan Speed Control : No
    System Fan 1 : 1623rpm

    Voltage Sensor(s)
    CPU 1 DC Line : 1.23V
    CPU 2/Aux DC Line : 1.20V
    +3.3V DC Line : 3.28V
    +5V DC Line : 4.97V
    +12V DC Line : 11.67V
    -12V DC Line : -7.59V
    -5V DC Line : -3.55V
    Standby DC Line : 4.97V

    System Bus(es) on Hub 1
    Version : 2.20
    System Bus 0 : PCI
    System Bus 1 : PCI66
    System Bus 2 : PCI

    LPC Hub Controller 1
    Model : ECS IXP SB400 SMBus
    OEM Device Name : ATI (AMD) IXP SB400 SMBus
    Revision : I2
    ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes
    High Precision Timer Support : Yes
    High Precision Timer Enabled : No

    LPC Hub Controller 2
    Model : ATI (AMD) IXP SB400 PCI-ISA Bridge
    Revision : I1

    LPC Legacy Controller 1
    Type : ITE IT8712F
    Version : 0.12
    Number of Enabled Devices : 2

    Disk Controller
    Model : ECS IXP SB400 Serial ATA Controller
    OEM Device Name : ATI (AMD) IXP SB400 Serial ATA Controller
    Interface : ATA
    Revision : I1
    Channels : 4

    Disk Controller
    Model : ECS IXP SB400 Serial ATA Controller
    OEM Device Name : ATI (AMD) IXP SB400 Serial ATA Controller
    Interface : ATA
    Revision : I1
    Channels : 4

    Disk Controller
    Model : ECS IXP SB400 IDE Controller
    OEM Device Name : ATI (AMD) IXP SB400 IDE Controller
    Interface : ATA
    Revision : I1
    Channels : 4

    Audio Device
    Model : ECS IXP SB400 AC'97 Audio Controller
    OEM Device Name : ATI (AMD) IXP SB400 AC'97 Audio Controller
    Revision : I1
    Type : AC '97

    USB Controller 1
    Model : ECS IXP SB400 OHCI USB Controller
    OEM Device Name : ATI (AMD) IXP SB400 OHCI USB Controller
    Revision : I1
    Version : 1.00
    Interface : OHCI
    Channels : 4
    Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full-Length (12Mbps)
    Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

    USB Controller 2
    Model : ECS IXP SB400 OHCI USB Controller
    OEM Device Name : ATI (AMD) IXP SB400 OHCI USB Controller
    Revision : I1
    Version : 1.00
    Interface : OHCI
    Channels : 4
    Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full-Length (12Mbps)
    Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

    USB Controller 3
    Model : ECS SB450 USB EHCI Controller
    OEM Device Name : ATI (AMD) SB450 USB EHCI Controller
    Revision : I1
    Version : 2.00
    Specification : 1.00
    Interface : EHCI
    Channels : 8
    Companion Controllers : 2
    Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full-Length (12Mbps) High (480Mbps)
    Addressing Support : 32-bit
    Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

    SMBus/i2c Controller 1
    Model : ATI SB400 SMBus
    Specification : 2.00
    Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : Yes
    Slave Device Enabled : No
    PEC Support : No
    Speed : 104kHz

    Expansion Slot(s)
    PCI-E : PCIe 32-bit +3.3V Shared PME Half-Length Available
    PCI1 (1h) : PCI 32-bit +3.3V Shared PME Half-Length Available
    PCI2 (2h) : PCI 32-bit +3.3V Shared PME Half-Length Available
    PCI3 (3h) : PCI 32-bit +3.3V Shared PME Half-Length Available

    Port Connector(s)
    J1A1 - PS2Mouse : Mouse / PS/2
    J1A1 - Keyboard : Keyboard / PS/2
    J2A2 - USB1 : USB / USB
    J2A2 - USB2 : USB / USB
    J4A1 - LPT 1 : Parallel Port ECP/EPP / DB-25 pin male
    J2A1 - COM A : Serial Port 16550A / DB-9 pin male
    J6A1 - Audio Mic In : Audio / Mini-jack
    J6A1 - Audio Line In : Audio / Mini-jack
    J6B1 - AUX IN : Audio / CD-ROM Sound Input
    J6B2 - CDIN : Audio / CD-ROM Sound Input
    J6J2 - PRI IDE : ATA
    J6J1 - SEC IDE : ATA
    J4J1 - FLOPPY : Floppy Disk
    J9H1 - FRONT PNL : 9 Pin Dual Inline
    J1B1 - CHASSIS REAR FAN : None
    J2F1 - CPU FAN : None
    J8B4 - FRONT FAN : None
    J9G2 - FNT USB : None
    J6C3 - FP AUD : None
    J9G1 - CONFIG : None
    J8C1 - SCSI LED : None
    J9J2 - INTRUDER : None
    J9G4 - ITP : None
    J2H1 - MAIN POWER : None

    Performance Enhancing Tips
    Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
    Warning 2507 : Mainboard has too few memory slots. Upgrading the memory may be difficult or expensive.
    Warning 2508 : All memory slots are full. Upgrading the memory may be difficult or expensive.
    Warning 2542 : Memory bus speed exceeds Chipset rated speed. Reduce FSB/memory multiplier.
    Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.


    Can anyone help to identify a BIOS Update for this board?


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    Default Re: Not so easy BIOS update.

    Getting somewhere.
    It apparently is a RC410-M v2 that is used in this Packard Bell, HP have a Media Centre that use it and MSI have RC410-M too.

    Are these boards the same and the BIOS will work? I'm guessing yes?


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    Default Re: Not so easy BIOS update.

    So, I updated the BIOS using HP's version. I figured if anyone got it right, it'd be them. Everything went smoothly and I've updated to a version past what the PB iStart 1269 supports. (v03.24) and they only issue was the Sound driver stopped working.

    I knew it was a Realtek, but it decided to change the ID to an ATI IXP AC'97 Audio Device. Installed Realteks and it works a treat. The joyous thing now is Windows 7 is activated on Computer that never supported Vista, let alone Windows 7.

    Top stuff. The only other issue is on boot, it mentions HP in the Copyright information.Bothered!

    Jobbed. (Cheers for your help lads! )


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