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maka_why (m)
How To Update My Bios
« on: September 12, 2006, 02:51 PM »

Can anyone tell me how to update my BIOS configuration with a flash drive.
hayprof (m)
Re: How To Update My Bios
« #1 on: September 16, 2006, 07:16 AM »

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Can anyone tell me how to update my BIOS configuration with a flash drive

What Exactly Do u Mean? Huh
Do u want to Update your pc BIOS or your Flashdrive's? Huh
maka_why (m)
Re: How To Update My Bios
« #2 on: September 16, 2006, 10:25 AM »

i mean i want to know how to flash drive my pc bios, it seems its is outdated,
hayprof (m)
Re: How To Update My Bios
« #3 on: September 16, 2006, 10:57 AM »

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i mean i want to know how to flash drive my pc bios, it seems its is outdated,

Seriously. I don't get you Sad
Well, may be i don't even know wot u talking about Lips sealed
maka_why (m)
Re: How To Update My Bios
« #4 on: September 16, 2006, 10:28 PM »

ok, let me explain myself, i have system which its bios can not detect some new hadware. so when i browse the net, i discovered that i can reprogram my bios using the third party program, by yhis i will have to earse the the old one and downlond the updated version of the board and the bios model,before i can use it it is called flashing, but the explanation given to me is not clear enough, i anyone can help me out
hayprof (m)
Re: How To Update My Bios
« #5 on: September 16, 2006, 11:50 PM »

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i have system which its bios can not detect some new hadware.

I Get You there.

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i discovered that i can reprogram my bios

I think Thats calld BIOS Upgrade! I did one for me pc not long Ago.
So If u want to to do for your pc u will need to get in touch with the manufaturer[of your pc]
They will provide u with the Upgrade Link If One Is Available,
   I got mine frm the Hp Site You mite want to do that too! Wink


OK? Huh Cool
goodguy (m)
Re: How To Update My Bios
« #6 on: September 18, 2006, 02:56 PM »

maka_why,

Funny enough, I was just searching for this same thing 2 days ago.  I also want to update my PC BIOS, though I'm yet to do that.

Please note that you cannot update your BIOS with a flash drive (unless you have the software inside your flash drive), and you cannot flashdrive your PC BIOS. Grin

You seem to be confused with the terms being used here.  I'll explain. 

Actually, there are two types of motherboard ROM chips.  The Mask-ROM and the Flash-ROM.  The Mask-ROM cannot be upgraded with software, but the Flash-ROM can.  Therefore, you can only update your motherboard BIOS by downloading and installing programs, if it has a Flash-ROM chip (most modern motherboards do, anyway).

I guess what you really want to know is how you can upgrade your BIOS by software.  Well, first things first, you should know your motherboard manufacturer, motherboard model, and your BIOS manufacturer.  Then all other things shall be made available to you.  If you do not want to go through the whole process of checking your BIOS manufaturer, the date and serial during POST (i.e. while your PC is just booting); as well as the stress of deciphering the codes of the serials, then you should download either Sandra, EVEREST, or Hwinfo32.  I recommend EVEREST because it also gives you a direct link to download your motherboard BIOS, unlike the others.  Download EVEREST here:  http://www.lavalys.com/products/download.php?pid=3&lang=en

Check this page to see how EVEREST works: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/236/3

See this site for more info:  http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/33 (Go through all the 7 pages).

I hope this helps.
Bossman (m)
Re: How To Update My Bios
« #7 on: September 18, 2006, 09:03 PM »

Just make sure you update it with the most appropriate one. I have heard of horror stories. You use the wrong thing and your motherboard can get fried!
goodguy (m)
Re: How To Update My Bios
« #8 on: September 18, 2006, 09:37 PM »

Exactly!  More reason why he should get EVEREST!
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