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Bomide is a non dos partition on the harddrive that carries the Compaq ID that the QuickRestore disk must see before it will install https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Now with the ones that are newer than mine it is on the cd and takes care of this problem when swapping in a larger HDD.
Yes, in some it also carries the softBIOS that Compaq loves.
Propietary, you bet and small cases, again you win. Dinky actually comes closer and with a miniATX board at that.
Been a heck of a teacher though. Teaches you what to look out for and how to get around problems. Once that is learned, not bad at all. From all the posts I have read hp is actually worse.
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Here is the email I got from Compaq.
Thank you for writing to Compaq Support Services.
Regarding your inquiry, please note that Compaq does not support hard disk drive upgrades for Presario desktops, nor do we have any BIOS or ROM updates to increase the size of supported hard drives.
It is possible to go to a computer dealer or repair shop in your area and see what third-party equipment they have that may be compatible with your computer. However, Compaq does not test third-party hardware or software and cannot support such a course of action.
Also note that Quick Restore disk will not work after replacing harddrive. If you cannot reinstall the original Compaq hard disk, you need to prepare the new hard disk for QuickRestore. Please be advised that this may not work for all hard disks and you may have unpredictable results for non-Compaq hardware. During the manufacturing process, an identification number (BOMID) is written to the UIA area of the hard disk. The BOMID identifies the model of the computer in which the hard disk is installed. Replacement hard disks do not contain this information. Therefore, when using QuickRestore on a Compaq Presario computer that contains a replacement hard disk, the QuickRestore program will be unable to identify the model of the computer.
SOLUTION
Follow the steps below to write the BOMID to the UIA area of the new hard disk:
1. Insert the QuickRestore diskette (when applicable) and CD into the appropriate drives, and then restart the computer.
NOTE: If a QuickRestore boot diskette is not included with the QuickRestore kit, you can create this diskette from the BOOTDISK subdirectory on the QuickRestore CD.
2. At the initial screen (Program Language Selection), select "Exit" from theQuickRestore utility.
3. At the A:\> prompt, type uiabomwr_xxx (where xxx is the BOMID of the computer), and then press Enter.
EXAMPLE: A:\uiabomwr 201 would store the 201 BOMID (for a Compaq Presario model 8772) into the UIA area of the hard disk.
If the BOMID fails, then your new hard disk does not support the ability to have the BOMID written to it. You cannot run QuickRestore without the BOMID. You should take the computer to a local Compaq Authorized Service Center to have a replacement hard disk installed that supports QuickRestore. This would require the original spare part to be installed.
NOTE: On future versions of QuickRestore CDs, the uiabomwr.exe utility will be located in the TOOLS directory of the QuickRestore CD.
Regards,
Compaq Consumer E-Services
Rotten if you ask me. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Dear Compaq,
Greetings. How in the name of all that's sacred can you call yourself a legitimate computer business? Why are you making systems that can't be upgraded or are next to impossible to do so? Why does Webster's Dictionary have a picture of one of your systems included with the words "propietary", "selfish" and "greedy"?
Please be informed that the word "upgrade" is not really synonymous with "have'ta buy a new one from us". Get with the program or get out of the business. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Did they not just sellout to someone https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Most recently they sold out to Hewlett Packard but it seems to me that about the time they made the machine that GG1 and a few others around here have they may have sold there soul to the Devil it seems.....I am really glad that I never bought one of those machines...they might have made me give up computing all together
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Let's see now. From what Compaq said my computer is not working and I really ought go buy a new one.
Installed a new hard drive of 40GB and used a quick recovery floppy disk that allowed me to use my two restore disks, which allowed me to install WIN 98SE on top of the Compaq disks. In addition I registered this again with no problem with Compaq. I have partioned five drives, the last one is G drive on the last 8 GB or 32GB to 40GB of the new Western Digital 40GB 7200RPM hard drive. The PCI card is to allow the use of G drive.
Welcome to the world of "work arounds". Where the Delta Crew unknowingly and unwittingly have contributed to not only a repair but an upgrade to boot (I like that one https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ )of a Compaq 5360 which could not be done. I couldn't spell poprietary either and must not know what it means. Sounds like Compaq should put you all on big fat retainers for consultations or have we just realized something about the word can't by big companies.
Ok, I've vented and feel better https://discussions.virtualdr.com/. Wonder if they will want bench marks. This computer is running better than it ever did. All we need is a simple work around for the 32GB barrier. We are gonna git this dun podners, I can feel it. What is sad is that had I not found VirDr, I would have probably bought another new storebought computer because I would not have known any better and how many others have been in the sameboat? Sheeesh!!!
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The reason I have built jr and wanting to make another
GG1 also
Plus run these rigs like they never have. Live and learn.
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What say we start a new thread before we have a thread interruption. Please post on the next Delta Thread. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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