Problem with company PC's

[Stormwind]

I have an old computer from ompaq and I want to change the bios because the menu inside has too few functions! What can I do?

 

[Jon]

No matter how many times you flash it you won't get anymore functions. Compaq's are made that way. I have one and I don't even bother going into the BIOS. It just sits in a corner and crunches SETI.

Almost all OEM manufactured PCs have no options with which to overclock with...

 

[klosters64a]

You can find out if Compaq has any BIOS update(s) for the mainboard. If not, you could try Wim's BIOS site http://www.ping.be/bios --but it probably won't do you any good. PC owners that aren't afraid to open their cases have a upgrade philosophy diametrically opposed to that of Tier one OEM's. Theirs: buy a brand new box from us. Ours: Mainboard, processor, Ram or Vidcard--what's the best upgrade at the moment?