First post, by aspiringnobody
So, I'm trying to figure out why I'm getting an error 167 (No processor bios update aka no microcode) after upgrading to a P3 1Ghz (D stepping -- 068A). The system is apparently on the latest bios -- when I analyze the files with CTMC I find include the microcode for 068A dated 2/11/2000 with checksum 80FC9E3B0. When I try to flash the bios it tells me that it can't proceed because it doesn't have CPU bios data or some such.
I am able to flash the bios if I uncheck the option to update the microcode. The version of the microcode for 0686 is newer -- from 5/5/2000 -- and the processor that was in the board was also 0686 (866mhz). I'm considering buying a C stepping 1ghz P3 to try -- but I'm reluctant since the one I already have SHOULD be supported. Anyone have any experience getting this thing to actually flash the microcode? Interestingly, the microcode isn't in the main bios file -- IBM seems to distribute it as stand-alone files, so if for some reason I need a *newer* 068A microcode than 2/11/2000 it looks like it is drag-and-drop to actually install it.
I'm really scratching my head on this one so I'm hoping someone has some idea what to do.
- E