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Hi all
Thanks for the info,I'm going to take all this into consideration and investigate
what the bios actually (if I can) updates.
There must be something I'm missing,I should see a quicker...

Hi Train
I have 2 of the same computers acer T160 side by side comparison Is visibly different. 3500+ is faster
I would not have believed, I would have expected some difference.
Both machines are...

Hi Train
Thanks I reviewed the comparison
Over the last couple of days I've been playing around with this Processor in different applications
I was less then impressed.
I thought the 3500+ gave...

Hi Midknyte
Thanks I didn't know that will do

Hi all
Using all the info supplied by all you good people
Finally got a chance dig into this machine.
Reviewed the bios update,although it said failure it is posting at boot R02-B1 (which is most...

Hi Train
It was real cheap,flash a plcc chip swap it if doesn't work no big issue

Hi all
Just a quick update,Checked my motherboard for jumpers could not find any.
So I'm assuming it done through software (winflash) which is locked.
Left a message on Acer community board...

Hi Train
Oh yes must do my homework before I attempt this one,Thats why I find it's better to talk with the tech at Virtual Dr.
So you don't wind up with a door stopper.
slow and steady first
I...

Thanks JDC200
I'll have to take this machine out of service to examine the motherboard for jumpers
I'll post what I find
Thanks

Hi JDC2000
I looked all over the motherboard diagram and didn't see one.
I thought I was in when first stage says erasing block.verifying then the messages I posted appeared
Still looking for...

Hi all
posting back
Well I tried to flash tne bios,Using Winflash got these messages
Flash block erase failure
FWH ROM is write protected
Please make sure wheher lockout jumpers is set to...

Hi Midknyte
I see they have a program Winflash included with the bios flash,I guess this is the general consensus.
The people on Virtual Dr have never steered me wrong before.
Thanks
willpost...

Hi Jdc2000
That's maybe my easiest check

Thanks photolady
I guess I'm chicken when it comes to bios updates unless theres a specific fix,
most manufactures let you know what it covers
Just weighting my options
I guess whats has me...

Hi Train
I would feel more comfortable if I knew what the bios update covered,sometimes it just a silly fix.
I have the bios R02-A3 (current)
bios R02-B1 is the update
Just looking for other...

Hi all
Wanting to upgrade my Acer Aspire T160 from a Athlon 64 3500+ or 2.2ghz
To a Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual core.
Some specs
Acer aspire T160 socket 939
3gig of PC3200 memory
Ati 4350 HD 512 mb...

Thanks Train
Excellent service manual

Hi Midknyte
Thanks for the reply
I was thinking of bumping the power supply up also I have a cool master 500 watt

Hi Midknyte
Thanks for your reply
sorry forgot to mention it is a 939 socket

I have an Aspire T160 and want to uprade the cpu to a Athlon 64 X2 3800+ the wattage is different

from the current cpu athlon 64 3500+

the Athlon 64 x2 3800+ is 89 watts (dual core)

the...

Yes but your the one who pointed me in that direction has to count for something
that credit is yours
Thanks

Midknyte
Your the best,I can't thank you enough for helping me solve this puzzle

Hi Midknyte
Thanks to your help and guidance
We are up and running,each time I pressed NVF.Bat it would go through the steps i explained above
give me usb write failed.
For the heck of it I tried...

Hi Midknyte
I read and followed the instructins
Shut off Thrive used a paper clip and turned on tablet apx came up went to device
updated drivers,in universal serial bus controllers found Nvidia...

Hi I don't have office7
Thanks for the link
I found the reset hole that was the first thing I did,have all 3 files.
Now that I have a way to read these files I'll start over
Thanks again
I'll...