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Wulfere · 04-04-2002, 08:22 AM

If you go to the Compaq site they tell you that the BIO's can be disabled. But since you have already tried having that done by folks who should know how (at the comp shop) it won't work for you. The disclaimer on the Compaq site says that you MAY be able too disable the BIO's, but that the Integrated card will still be used for some default actions. Like Conan said. I have just gone through this and finally was forced to go get another machine which is actually upgradeable. Sorry for the bad news.

Check out the Dell Outlet for refurbished machines and what you can get on them.
I have shopped about and found them to be pretty good.

04-04-2002, 08:22 AM	#4
Wulfere Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska USA Age: 64 Posts: 893	If you go to the Compaq site they tell you that the BIO's can be disabled. But since you have already tried having that done by folks who should know how (at the comp shop) it won't work for you. The disclaimer on the Compaq site says that you MAY be able too disable the BIO's, but that the Integrated card will still be used for some default actions. Like Conan said. I have just gone through this and finally was forced to go get another machine which is actually upgradeable. Sorry for the bad news. Check out the Dell Outlet for refurbished machines and what you can get on them. I have shopped about and found them to be pretty good.