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How to get a QDI BIOS?

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First post, by Zup

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Hi

Some years ago, I made a computer for my brother. I bought a QDI motherboard, and it has been working last 8 or 9 years. Lately, that computer has been failing, so I'm going to build a new one. Also, I'm going to repair the computer and put it for sale.

The symptons are:
- Unexpected shutdowns.
- High CPU temperature (about 60ºC).
- Sometimes, it says a message about Award bootbios block.

I've replaced thermal grease but I think the CPU fan is working slowly, so I'm going to replace ASAP. I guess that will avoid the unexpected shutdowns, too (if the PSU is not damaged).

The "Award bootbios block" message suggest that BIOS is not good. I was going to re-write the BIOS, but QDI has disappeared and so did their website. Where can I get a BIOS for that motherboard? Can that message be triggered by another faulty condition (i.e: overheat)?

Thanks in advance.

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Reply 1 of 3, by gerwin

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Zup wrote:

Where can I get a BIOS for that motherboard?

I suggest search the internet with the model number + 'BIOS'.

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Reply 2 of 3, by Zup

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gerwin wrote:

I suggest search the internet with the model number + 'BIOS'.

I've already done that, but every entry in google leads to doubious sites that requires registration, use their own crappy downloader, $$$ or everything at the same time.

Are there any copy of QDI FTP?

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