Virus downloaded via AIM >> Motherboard failure? - GoFuckYourself.com

MerlinK · 04-26-2005, 10:38 PM

My girlfriend (novice computer user), got an IM from a friend with a link saying "Check this out", subsequently, she clicked the link, downloaded to "AOL Gallery" software (or whatever it claimed to be), and ran the program, upon which, the virus was distributed to everyone on her buddylist.

We pulled the network cable, and in thinking that this was a semi-harmless virus, and merely a worm, I had her shut off the computer.

This is where the problem occurs, it seems the worm/virus SOMEHOW deleted the motherboards' BIOS 64k memory block, as it beeps 3 times...3 times...3 times... and according to most motherboard manuals, this is a base 64k memory error.

However, I can't find a manual specific to her motherboard (ASRock K7VM).

Anyone have a clue?

Replacing the motherboard isn't too tough, but on the otherhand, after its replaced and the system is rebooted, the same thing will most likely happen to the next board.

Any chance this is a freak coincidence of system failure after installing a virus, and the virus may not be the cause? I find this hard to believe, but I didn't know that virusses could affect THAT much below the boot block on the harddrive.

Thanks,
Merlin

evilklown · 04-26-2005, 10:43 PM

The virus could of just been to much for the MB TO HANDLE and could of been the last straw
never heard ofa virus doing that

MerlinK · 04-26-2005, 11:01 PM

my thoughts exactly. this is so fucking bizarre. damnit.

pr0 · 04-26-2005, 11:11 PM

Slap in a new motherboard...find the virus, hex edit it, because it no doubt has someones aim name in it, e-mail etc., the dudes prolly jacking user/passes.

Then return the favor

KRosh · 04-27-2005, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerlinK

My girlfriend (novice computer user), got an IM from a friend with a link saying "Check this out", subsequently, she clicked the link, downloaded to "AOL Gallery" software (or whatever it claimed to be), and ran the program, upon which, the virus was distributed to everyone on her buddylist.

We pulled the network cable, and in thinking that this was a semi-harmless virus, and merely a worm, I had her shut off the computer.

This is where the problem occurs, it seems the worm/virus SOMEHOW deleted the motherboards' BIOS 64k memory block, as it beeps 3 times...3 times...3 times... and according to most motherboard manuals, this is a base 64k memory error.

However, I can't find a manual specific to her motherboard (ASRock K7VM).

Anyone have a clue?

Replacing the motherboard isn't too tough, but on the otherhand, after its replaced and the system is rebooted, the same thing will most likely happen to the next board.

Any chance this is a freak coincidence of system failure after installing a virus, and the virus may not be the cause? I find this hard to believe, but I didn't know that virusses could affect THAT much below the boot block on the harddrive.

Thanks,
Merlin

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04-26-2005, 10:38 PM	#1
MerlinK Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 453	Virus downloaded via AIM >> Motherboard failure? My girlfriend (novice computer user), got an IM from a friend with a link saying "Check this out", subsequently, she clicked the link, downloaded to "AOL Gallery" software (or whatever it claimed to be), and ran the program, upon which, the virus was distributed to everyone on her buddylist. We pulled the network cable, and in thinking that this was a semi-harmless virus, and merely a worm, I had her shut off the computer. This is where the problem occurs, it seems the worm/virus SOMEHOW deleted the motherboards' BIOS 64k memory block, as it beeps 3 times...3 times...3 times... and according to most motherboard manuals, this is a base 64k memory error. However, I can't find a manual specific to her motherboard (ASRock K7VM). Anyone have a clue? Replacing the motherboard isn't too tough, but on the otherhand, after its replaced and the system is rebooted, the same thing will most likely happen to the next board. Any chance this is a freak coincidence of system failure after installing a virus, and the virus may not be the cause? I find this hard to believe, but I didn't know that virusses could affect THAT much below the boot block on the harddrive. Thanks, Merlin __________________ I buy domain names - if you're selling a .com with traffic, please ICQ me 313-846-394

04-26-2005, 10:43 PM	#2
evilklown Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere near water Posts: 113	The virus could of just been to much for the MB TO HANDLE and could of been the last straw never heard ofa virus doing that __________________ Need Gallerys Submitted? As low as $2 per gallery! Monthly rates also!! Icq 246 616 498

04-26-2005, 11:01 PM	#3
MerlinK Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 453	my thoughts exactly. this is so fucking bizarre. damnit. __________________ I buy domain names - if you're selling a .com with traffic, please ICQ me 313-846-394

04-26-2005, 11:11 PM	#4
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	Slap in a new motherboard...find the virus, hex edit it, because it no doubt has someones aim name in it, e-mail etc., the dudes prolly jacking user/passes. Then return the favor