Flashing BIOS

wizle · 02-11-2007, 11:01 PM

Can someone explain this term,I have been to my BIOS update supplier and those tekkies couldn't explain it in term a noobie could understand

computermaineack · 02-11-2007, 11:04 PM

Flashing BIOS is simply updating it...you shouldn't do this unless you absolutely NEED to, as if you do something wrong, you basically have an expensive paperweight.

wizle · 02-11-2007, 11:07 PM

I paid for the update I may as well use it, can someone help pleeeeze

computermaineack · 02-11-2007, 11:07 PM

BIOS updates are generally free...

wizle · 02-11-2007, 11:09 PM

I know how to get in the BIOS but scary I'm 67 and get nervous while I'm in there

computermaineack · 02-11-2007, 11:14 PM

Well, I'm not sure how you purchased it, but usually you download it from the motherboard/computer manufacturer's website, copy the flash utility to a floppy disk, and restart and start the flash utlity.

Impr3ssiv3 · 02-11-2007, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by computermaineack

Well, I'm not sure how you purchased it, but usually you download it from the motherboard/computer manufacturer's website, copy the flash utility to a floppy disk, and restart and start the flash utlity.

you have to boot to DOS first tho

stephensmia · 02-11-2007, 11:28 PM

who made your board

joeswm8 · 02-12-2007, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Impr3ssiv3

you have to boot to DOS first tho

how does one do this?

wizle · 02-12-2007, 12:48 AM

Asus made the board In 2002

02-11-2007, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-11-2007, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
computermaineack Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,239	Flashing BIOS is simply updating it...you shouldn't do this unless you absolutely NEED to, as if you do something wrong, you basically have an expensive paperweight. __________________ "Former Clinton advisor Dick Morris said, "Hillary Clinton will be the next President, but she'll be the worst President we've ever seen." After hearing this, President Bush said, "Wait a minute, I'm not finished yet."" -Conan O'Brien CPU: Q6600 G0 Mobo: eVGA 680i NF67-A1 Case: Antec P180B GPU: eVGA 8800GTS G92 512mb HSF: Tuniq Tower 120 RAM: 4gb DDR2-800 Corsair XMS2 4-4-4-12 PSU: Antec True Power Trio 550w

02-11-2007, 11:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
wizle Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Age: 67 Posts: 416	I paid for the update I may as well use it, can someone help pleeeeze __________________ Cooler Master Centurion Gigabyte DS3 rev3.3 E6400 G.Skill 2 Gigs Radeon X1300 Xclio 450W 19" Princeton CRT I am no longer responsible for my actions or deeds...I'm retired

02-11-2007, 11:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
computermaineack Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,239	BIOS updates are generally free... __________________ "Former Clinton advisor Dick Morris said, "Hillary Clinton will be the next President, but she'll be the worst President we've ever seen." After hearing this, President Bush said, "Wait a minute, I'm not finished yet."" -Conan O'Brien CPU: Q6600 G0 Mobo: eVGA 680i NF67-A1 Case: Antec P180B GPU: eVGA 8800GTS G92 512mb HSF: Tuniq Tower 120 RAM: 4gb DDR2-800 Corsair XMS2 4-4-4-12 PSU: Antec True Power Trio 550w

02-11-2007, 11:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
wizle Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Age: 67 Posts: 416	I know how to get in the BIOS but scary I'm 67 and get nervous while I'm in there __________________ Cooler Master Centurion Gigabyte DS3 rev3.3 E6400 G.Skill 2 Gigs Radeon X1300 Xclio 450W 19" Princeton CRT I am no longer responsible for my actions or deeds...I'm retired

02-11-2007, 11:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
computermaineack Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,239	Well, I'm not sure how you purchased it, but usually you download it from the motherboard/computer manufacturer's website, copy the flash utility to a floppy disk, and restart and start the flash utlity. __________________ "Former Clinton advisor Dick Morris said, "Hillary Clinton will be the next President, but she'll be the worst President we've ever seen." After hearing this, President Bush said, "Wait a minute, I'm not finished yet."" -Conan O'Brien CPU: Q6600 G0 Mobo: eVGA 680i NF67-A1 Case: Antec P180B GPU: eVGA 8800GTS G92 512mb HSF: Tuniq Tower 120 RAM: 4gb DDR2-800 Corsair XMS2 4-4-4-12 PSU: Antec True Power Trio 550w

02-11-2007, 11:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
stephensmia Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 57	who made your board

02-12-2007, 12:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
wizle Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Age: 67 Posts: 416	Asus made the board In 2002 __________________ Cooler Master Centurion Gigabyte DS3 rev3.3 E6400 G.Skill 2 Gigs Radeon X1300 Xclio 450W 19" Princeton CRT I am no longer responsible for my actions or deeds...I'm retired

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