[eastfield]

I'm running Windows XP and have a problem. I switch on the computer and received a message that I should follow the following option because I apparently tried to install hardware and a problem arose. I have not tried to install any hardware and cannot understand what is happening. These are the options I get

Safe Mode
SsfeMode with Networking
SafeMode with command prompt

Last Known Good configuration

Windows Normal

I tried all five options. None take me any further in booting the system.

I tried by going into the BIOs to see if any setting was out of place. It all seems fine. I tried booting from the CD with XP operating system(by setting 1st boot selction in bios to CD) this went on to loading the files as usual. I pressed F2 to proceed with the Automated Recovery System floppy disk. I inserted the disk when prompted, then the message came back that the BIOs needs updating. How can this be so when the motherboard/BIOs is the latest?I tried downloading the same bios(gbt 8ID533_F4 )from the motherboard manufacturer and replacing the Bios. Whilst I was able to do this ,it did not solve the problem and I am unable to boot up to start computer.

How can I get the computer to boot fully.


OS - windows xp
motherboard gigabyte 8ID533_F4 version released 20/11/02

Bios : Awards oftware inc


Thanks for your help


Eastfield