IBM-PC BIOS Upgrade(Was:Re: Dumpster diving pays off )

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From: Ross Bannerman
Date: Fri, 09 Mar 1990 16:45

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>To install a hard disk in an ancient IBM PC is easy. 
>          ..... other stuff ......
>Any authorized IBM dealer will swap the BIOS for about $30-$40.
>                                      
	I came across this problem last year, and I was told that IBM no
longer sells BIOS upgrades and you must buy an entire new motherboard...
	
	Is this the case in the US of A as well or was my friendly computer
salesman just jerking me around??
	
	BTW he also told me my IBM PC II would need the BIOS upgrade, instaed
I just installed a WD MFM controller and Seagate ST225 and it worked no problems... It boots and everything. 
	
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From: infotech@rupert.misemi (Ross Bannerman)
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Subject: IBM-PC BIOS Upgrade(Was:Re: Dumpster diving pays off )
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Date: 9 Mar 90 16:45:26 GMT
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