Ron_Jeremy 0 Posted June 21, 2002 I was wondering if it's ok to use Adaptec's BIOS to flash a Compaq branded Adaptec 39160? I noticed the card's configuration gui is different from my other Adaptec card (29160). I am worried that there may be some sort of Compaq proprietary tricks embedded into the adapter, & flashing with a non Compaq BIOS may render the card useless. Share this post Link to post
sapiens74 0 Posted June 21, 2002 Do you absolutely need too? if so i would not Share this post Link to post
Uykucu 0 Posted June 21, 2002 You probably can flash it, if the falseher does not check the board ID. But I strongly advise you against it. New Bios'es are not magical tools to increase your performance 10 folds etc. If it was needed, Compaq would have released it. Share this post Link to post
Ron_Jeremy 0 Posted June 22, 2002 I rolled the dice & flashed anyway. I am so glad I did. Now I get the full Adaptec SCSISelect gui. My mobo & Windows see it as a Adaptec, rather than Compaq, card too. Oh, I peeled off the Compaq sticker as well It has identical markings as a friends "genuine" 39160. Share this post Link to post