How to determine exactly which Compaq Deskpro I have?

Due to an 1801 Microcode patch error, I believe I need to reflash the bios
in my Compaq Deskpro 933, but obviously want to make sure I d/l the correct
bios. Looking at the HP/Compaq site it's not clear to me how to determine
this. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.

"Doc" <> wrote
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> Due to an 1801 Microcode patch error,
> I believe I need to reflash the bios
> in my Compaq Deskpro 933, but
> obviously want to make sure I d/l the
> correct
> bios. Looking at the HP/Compaq site
> it's not clear to me how to determine
> this. Anyone have any suggestions?
>
> Thanks.
You'll have to find out the actual model
number.

The actual model number is on a sticker or decal attached to the chassis. Note
that the same motherboard was used by Compaq in different models, reflecting the
use of a different processor... Ben Myers

On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 23:01:33 -0400, "Pen" <> wrote:

>
>"Doc" <> wrote
>in message
>news:jE3kg.6041$ ink.net...
>> Due to an 1801 Microcode patch error,
>> I believe I need to reflash the bios
>> in my Compaq Deskpro 933, but
>> obviously want to make sure I d/l the
>> correct
>> bios. Looking at the HP/Compaq site
>> it's not clear to me how to determine
>> this. Anyone have any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks.
>You'll have to find out the actual model
>number.
>

Doc wrote:
> Due to an 1801 Microcode patch error, I believe I need to reflash the bios
> in my Compaq Deskpro 933, but obviously want to make sure I d/l the correct
> bios. Looking at the HP/Compaq site it's not clear to me how to determine
> this. Anyone have any suggestions?
>
> Thanks.

You have a microcode patch error. Which means one of 2 things. (A) You
upgraded or changed the cpu, in which case a bios flash will cure it.
(B) Bad juju, in which case deep six the machine. Still can't hurt to
flash the bios, though. (B1) You said REflash, did you attempt a
earlier flash, and how have this problem?

I've worked on a lot of compaqs in this generation. The deskpro's a
pretty reliable machine, really, if you can keep the heat sink and fan
clear of dust. There should be a sticker on the machine that gives you
pretty good information. If you can't work out what it means, just type
it out exactly.

I vote for (A) as most probable... Ben Myers

On 22 Jun 2006 23:46:11 -0700, wrote:

>
>Doc wrote:
>> Due to an 1801 Microcode patch error, I believe I need to reflash the bios
>> in my Compaq Deskpro 933, but obviously want to make sure I d/l the correct
>> bios. Looking at the HP/Compaq site it's not clear to me how to determine
>> this. Anyone have any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
>You have a microcode patch error. Which means one of 2 things. (A) You
>upgraded or changed the cpu, in which case a bios flash will cure it.
>(B) Bad juju, in which case deep six the machine. Still can't hurt to
>flash the bios, though. (B1) You said REflash, did you attempt a
>earlier flash, and how have this problem?
>
>I've worked on a lot of compaqs in this generation. The deskpro's a
>pretty reliable machine, really, if you can keep the heat sink and fan
>clear of dust. There should be a sticker on the machine that gives you
>pretty good information. If you can't work out what it means, just type
>it out exactly.