Changing BIOS date of install

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colossus1958

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Will updating my BIOS changs the date of installation? If not, does the BIOS need to be replaced for this to occur? I am trying to apply to a job but their software is telling them my computer is too old. I've checked and the date they are showing is the BIOS date exactly. Can this be fixed without exorbitant cost?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway E-6610D
    CPU
    Intel Core2 6600 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel D975XLAG1
    Memory
    2 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Microsoft Basic Display Adapter
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
They're scanning what now? They have asked you to install software so the can scan for the date of your BIOS?

Is this a job with the NSA? Do you mind telling me what kind of Job requires you to do this? You're running Windows 8.1. How new do they want it?

I smell carp.
 

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    Windows 8.1 x64
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    0i812
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4770K LGA1150
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    Asus Maximus VI Formula
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    Corsair 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 CMY32GX3M4A1866C9 1866MH
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    2 x Crappy GeForce GT 640 2GB DDR3
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    I haz lollies ..
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    Nortons IS
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    This one time at band camp ...
A massive pile of.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 x64 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home build
    CPU
    i5-3550
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    Gigabyte Z77MX-D3H
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    8gb Gskill 1600 9-9-9-24 xmp
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    Coolermaster V750
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    Standard
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    Logitech K120
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    Razor Abyssus USB
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    Broadband
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    Chrome
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    Avast Premier & Malwarebytes
Warning" "they" should not be (1) identifying the BIOS date on your PC and (2) telling you to update the BIOS.

There may not be a more current BIOS version available, and even if there is, if anything goes wrong during an update, you will be left with a paperweight. Will "they" replace your PC if this happens?
 

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All right it appears further explanation is required. The job I am trying to get is with a reputable company but I will be working from home. Therefore it behooves them to be secure about computers that may not be able to run the applications they will provide. I agree that running Win 8.1 Pro should be sufficient but apparently they are not allowing the use of any computers that show up on their scan as being more than 5 years old. They are obviously using the BIOS date to tell them the age of the computer as the BIOS date and their scan date match exactly. I'm just trying to bypass this "problem". Any ideas?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway E-6610D
    CPU
    Intel Core2 6600 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel D975XLAG1
    Memory
    2 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Microsoft Basic Display Adapter
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
If you have allowed them access to your PC, or if that software sends information to their system, a BIOS date or update wouldn't do anything. They can see your system specs. Allot of software takes your system specs, if they have a gateway to the information the software is taking, they know pretty much everything about the PC you use.

Upgrade time if the job is worth it. A new motherboard usually requires new ram, new CPU, unless you can find the most recent Socket 775? Considering when it was superseded, I doubt it will make a diff. Maybe someone with more knowledge could challenge my conclusion.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    0i812
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4770K LGA1150
    Motherboard
    Asus Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    Corsair 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 CMY32GX3M4A1866C9 1866MH
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x Crappy GeForce GT 640 2GB DDR3
    Sound Card
    I haz lollies ..
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x LG / 2 x Samsung 21 Inch
    Screen Resolution
    Crispy
    Hard Drives
    2 x Samsung 250GB SSD 840 EVO (OS / Other)
    1 x Kingston 120G HyperX SSD (Swap)
    3 x Seagate SATA III 2TB Barracuda (Data Drives)
    1 x Seagate SATA III 1TB Barracuda (Media to XBox)
    1 x W/Digital SATA II 300G VelociRaptor (Image)
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500w
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 White Full Tower
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19
    Mouse
    Logitech G700 / Logitech T650 Touchpad Thingy
    Internet Speed
    ADSL 2+ (Australian version ... lol)
    Browser
    All of them
    Antivirus
    Nortons IS
    Other Info
    This one time at band camp ...
Well thanks anyway. I was just hoping there would be a less expensive path. I'll keep looking.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway E-6610D
    CPU
    Intel Core2 6600 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel D975XLAG1
    Memory
    2 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Microsoft Basic Display Adapter
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
By all means update the bios, it's often a good idea regardless (Be sure you know what you are doing and the implications of a fail) but for a company that seems to be this thorough, I would doubt they rely on a BIOS date alone, if at all.

having a look at your GATEWAY E-6610D on the site, the Board seems to be different than the one you listed. The latest bios and drivers are old, the PC is obviously discontinued, WIN8 isnt even listed as a driver update option.
The last BIOS update for that PC (Not the Board you listed) states 2010.

I'm really sorry that there doesn't appear to be a work around for you. Life can be frustrating.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    0i812
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4770K LGA1150
    Motherboard
    Asus Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    Corsair 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 CMY32GX3M4A1866C9 1866MH
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x Crappy GeForce GT 640 2GB DDR3
    Sound Card
    I haz lollies ..
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x LG / 2 x Samsung 21 Inch
    Screen Resolution
    Crispy
    Hard Drives
    2 x Samsung 250GB SSD 840 EVO (OS / Other)
    1 x Kingston 120G HyperX SSD (Swap)
    3 x Seagate SATA III 2TB Barracuda (Data Drives)
    1 x Seagate SATA III 1TB Barracuda (Media to XBox)
    1 x W/Digital SATA II 300G VelociRaptor (Image)
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500w
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 White Full Tower
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19
    Mouse
    Logitech G700 / Logitech T650 Touchpad Thingy
    Internet Speed
    ADSL 2+ (Australian version ... lol)
    Browser
    All of them
    Antivirus
    Nortons IS
    Other Info
    This one time at band camp ...
I am trying to apply to a job but their software is telling them my computer is too old.
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It all just doesn't sound right to me; however, it might be more understandable if you tell us "how you PC fits directly into the job you are applying for?" Moreover, if they have access to your PC, I doubt that a BIOS update would be the cure because they are most likely looking at the other aspects of your rig. Now, my opinion from first glance would be that you need more RAM and you need an updated display driver. Maybe the real issue is your specs might not support the company's software that is required to be installed and maintained to support your new job function?

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
There are ways to edit / modify / make custom BIOS (let's not dwell into it now) but it does not a computer make and would not help any in this case.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
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    Raidmax
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    CCM Nepton 140xl
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    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
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