On Wed, 5 Dec 2001, Bill Layer wrote:
> Chernobyl virus attacks by reprogramming a flash BIOS chip with garbage,
> this has a way of killing the computer. Also, it is theoretically possible
> for a virus to scramble CMOS settings to create an unbootable condition,
> for instance: improper CPU multiplier or busspeed, DRAM RAS/CAS timings,
> wait states, PCI or ISA bus speed etc.
>
> I'd do a hard CMOS reset on both (pull the battery or CMOS jumper and wait
> a spell) and see if either responds. Could be coincidence too; that P75
> must be getting to the end of life for it's CMOS battery, and when it
> dies, these type of symptoms may manifest.

Already gave that a shot; I'm going to try reflashing the bios on the
Tyan board, see if it makes any difference. Annoying, it is..

> They used to say that you cannot harm a computer by anything you type on
> the keyboard. I don't believe it anymore.

I haven't believed that for a long time.  :)

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