ATI 4870 and flashing the BIOS?

Computer_Freak

Computer_Freak

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Ok well ive been reading on this but i don undertand it. What exactly is "Flashing the Bios"

Also, i want to get this card, but i am a bit of a noob, and i dont want a dead card on my hands (especially if im gonna get it from the US, as im in South Africa)

So basically, What exactly is "Flashing the Bios" and you must i install the ATI 4870 without flashing my bios.

C_F
 
I think you've got a few things confused. If you have a PCI-E Slot, you can just install the card. You don't need to flash your BIOS. You will, However, Have to install the video card drivers.

Your BIOS (Binary Input/Output System) is a chip that controls your hardware configuration. It's what's known as FIRMWARE. The information on this chip was originally meant to stay for good. In order to update this information, you have to FLASH it. this isn't something that's often done and if you do it, you'll remember the hassle. If you're a basic user, you'll NEVER have to flash your BIOS. Just forget about it, alright? Get your video card, Install it, Load your drivers, and game until your eyeballs fall out of their sockets.
 
The only time you will need to flash the BIOS if there is a release of new version of the firmware that will fix some issues that are currently exist. But for now you don't need to worry about it.
 
AMD Fanboy said:
I think you've got a few things confused. If you have a PCI-E Slot, you can just install the card. You don't need to flash your BIOS. You will, However, Have to install the video card drivers.

Your BIOS (Binary Input/Output System) is a chip that controls your hardware configuration. It's what's known as FIRMWARE. The information on this chip was originally meant to stay for good. In order to update this information, you have to FLASH it. this isn't something that's often done and if you do it, you'll remember the hassle. If you're a basic user, you'll NEVER have to flash your BIOS. Just forget about it, alright? Get your video card, Install it, Load your drivers, and game until your eyeballs fall out of their sockets.
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Actually, its BASIC input output system :P
 
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