Updating Bios

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GenesisV1

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I'm about to upgrade my CPU, and I found out that in order for my motherboard to support it, I need to upgrade my bios. I've tried to find a guide to updating my bios, but the thing is, All i get is mumbo jumbo about floppy disks. I don't have a slot for floppies.

I use this motherboard: http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=PaJTmB4aZ9WAYnM6

Advice and help is DIRELY needed.
 
Intel_man

Intel_man

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That link redirects to home page.

Besides the point, modern motherboards offer the ability to use your usb drive to update bios.
 
The_Other_One

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Link worked for me. But regardless, most manufactures also allow you to update the bios through Windows. I've done that with my old Asus A8N before.
 
linkin

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If you're doing in windows use WinPhlash and make sure you are in safemode with nothing else running.
 
Deviousmind

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Personally id just put the cpu in m8 as ive had to, in the past upgrade the cpu thrice and on two occasions had no problems with it what so ever and not needed to upgrade the bios at all even though the m/b site stated i had to
On the one occasion it didnt work i had access to another pc and used that to download the upgraded bios
 
The_Other_One

The_Other_One

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Deviousmind said:
Personally id just put the cpu in m8 as ive had to, in the past upgrade the cpu thrice and on two occasions had no problems with it what so ever and not needed to upgrade the bios at all even though the m/b site stated i had to
On the one occasion it didnt work i had access to another pc and used that to download the upgraded bios
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THat's not very good advice considering the computer won't even POST if it doesn't know what to do with the CPU. Given the fact it's apparently a known/required update in order to use that processor, I'd say it's something that needs to be done before attempting to install it. Or the change the mobo can accept the CPU but is unstable, an update could fail causing the computer to be basically completely unusable.
 
Deviousmind

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The_Other_One said:
THat's not very good advice considering the computer won't even POST if it doesn't know what to do with the CPU. Given the fact it's apparently a known/required update in order to use that processor, I'd say it's something that needs to be done before attempting to install it. Or the change the mobo can accept the CPU but is unstable, an update could fail causing the computer to be basically completely unusable.
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Read my whole post before you decide to post a reply MATE!!!!!! not just the first sentence OK!!!!!!!!!
 
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GenesisV1

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Deviousmind said:
Read my whole post before you decide to post a reply MATE!!!!!! not just the first sentence OK!!!!!!!!!
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Sorry, But I still think he has a point. I'm not made of money, at all, so I want to be perfectly safe and do things right. I'm not going to risk losing my entire computer just because I want to save some time not updating the bios. I know it sounds dumb, but i can't lose this computer. Besides, I'd rather learn something then just admit I can't do it. And the link was dead for me when someone posted it for me, but the next day I was able to open it. Kinda weird.

I'd like someone to give me a tutorial, as if you were teaching a kid to do it. I don't want to mess up, because I've heard many times that if you do mess up, then you have yourself a useless motherboard. I'm trying to update from version 0204 to 1801, the newest version. Mobo is ASUS M3A78-T
 
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TFT

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The_Other_One said:
THat's not very good advice considering the computer won't even POST if it doesn't know what to do with the CPU. Given the fact it's apparently a known/required update in order to use that processor, I'd say it's something that needs to be done before attempting to install it. Or the change the mobo can accept the CPU but is unstable, an update could fail causing the computer to be basically completely unusable.
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Deviousmind said:
Read my whole post before you decide to post a reply MATE!!!!!! not just the first sentence OK!!!!!!!!!
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I've read your whole post and it's the crappiest bit of advice I've read this side of Christmas, even if it posted, underlying issues could be present that would not directly point to an update needed, creating bewilderment for someone not in the know.
 
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linkin

linkin

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BIOS Flashing 101:

Method 1, using the BIOS' built in too:

Download the latest bios file from your manufacturers site. stick it onto a cd, floppy disk, flash drive or other removable media, make sure it is the only file on there. Insert said media into computer and reboot. enter the bios by pressing a key (in most cases it is DEL) and locating the flashing tool. Example from an Asus P5N-E Sli motherboard:

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It should be straightfoward to use it.

Method 2, Flashing inside windows:

Note: This should always be done in safe mode. tapping F8 during boot will allow you to select how you would like to boot windows.

Download the latest BIOS file from your manufacturers website, as well as the WinFlash utility (some will come with an installer of winflash) if it is not included. Extract the BIOS file to a new folder, and then open WinFlash. Select File > Open. Browse to the bios file and open it as seen here:

winflash4.gif


Select which parts of the CMOS you would like to flash (it is recommended to select all EXCEPT the boot block. if the flash fails and wrote over the boot block, the motherboard will become useless as it cannot boot from anything!) as seen here:

winflash5.gif


And then select File > Update BIOS or press the icon, like so:

winflash6.gif


The program will then proceed to update Your BIOS:

winflash8.gif


And will ask you to reboot when finished, the changes won't take effect until you reboot:

winflash9.gif
 
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maki

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Hi,
BIOS is a program stored inside the ROM memory of your motherboard. There are three programs stored there: BIOS, setup and POST. As they are physically stored in the same memory chip, the majority of users call setup and POST as “BIOS”, even though this is wrong, as they are three distinct programs. BIOS teaches the system processor on how to deal with basic things, like how to access the hard disk drive and how to write text on screen. POST is executed whenever you turn your PC on in order to test your system. It is in charge of that memory counting that happens every time your turn your PC on. And setup is that program that you call by pressing Del during POST that is used to configure your motherboard.

Thanks
 
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GenesisV1

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linkin said:
BIOS Flashing 101:

Method 1, using the BIOS' built in too:

Download the latest bios file from your manufacturers site. stick it onto a cd, floppy disk, flash drive or other removable media, make sure it is the only file on there. Insert said media into computer and reboot. enter the bios by pressing a key (in most cases it is DEL) and locating the flashing tool. Example from an Asus P5N-E Sli motherboard:

015.JPG


It should be straightfoward to use it.

Method 2, Flashing inside windows:

Note: This should always be done in safe mode. tapping F8 during boot will allow you to select how you would like to boot windows.

Download the latest BIOS file from your manufacturers website, as well as the WinFlash utility (some will come with an installer of winflash) if it is not included. Extract the BIOS file to a new folder, and then open WinFlash. Select File > Open. Browse to the bios file and open it as seen here:

winflash4.gif


Select which parts of the CMOS you would like to flash (it is recommended to select all EXCEPT the boot block. if the flash fails and wrote over the boot block, the motherboard will become useless as it cannot boot from anything!) as seen here:

winflash5.gif


And then select File > Update BIOS or press the icon, like so:

winflash6.gif


The program will then proceed to update Your BIOS:

winflash8.gif


And will ask you to reboot when finished, the changes won't take effect until you reboot:

winflash9.gif
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Method 2 seemed slightly more confusing for me. Which is method is safer? And thanks for taking the time to post! :)
 
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GenesisV1

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Okay sounds good. Final question, can i immediately patch from any version to any version? Like can I directly upgrade from version 0204 to 1801? Or do I have to download the versions in between to obtain all of their changes?
 
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