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| Processor/CPU - Processor Stepping posted in the Hardware forums; Hey, It's Steve I have a problem with my processor BIOS that when I start it, it requires me to press the F1 key so as to continue the boot ... |
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Processor Stepping
Hey, It's Steve I have a problem with my processor BIOS that when I start it, it requires me to press the F1 key so as to continue the boot which is at times inconveniencing so what should I do about it. |
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Re: Processor Stepping
Hi Steve
Welcome to PC Help Forum Do you get a message something like; Floppy drive seek failure press F1 to continue
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Re: Processor Stepping
Hi,
Its not about booting its about processor stepping. It shows "F1:BOOT" so give me a better and corresponing alternative |
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Re: Processor Stepping
Tell me exactly what it says on the POST Screen please.
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Re: Processor Stepping
It shows me exactly what is below;
1801-Microcode Patch Error Missing or invalid processor micro patch. please contact compaq computer corporation for a new ROM BIOS to support the new processor stepping. F1: BOOT |
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Re: Processor Stepping
From what I can gather either the bios chip is faulty or needs an update.
What make and model is the board?
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