PCBUILD Archives

Personal Computer Hardware discussion List

PCBUILD@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG

Options: Use Forum View

Use Monospaced Font
Show Text Part by Default
Show All Mail Headers

Message: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Topic: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Author: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]

Print Reply
Subject:
From:
m_sayer_ <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 11:52:41 -0000
Content-Type:
text/plain
Parts/Attachments:
text/plain (31 lines)
Hi,
Some might disagree with me, but this is my opinion. I wouldn't flash the
bios unless you really need to, especially if you're not completely sure how
to.Doing it wrong can cause your m/b to stop working altogether. (I know
that, because I did one once and made a mess! I have done a couple of
successful ones though)
If you still feel the need to go ahead with the flash (if you're getting
error messages or some other problems which a flash would cure?), then I
would go to the m/b manufacturerers site, where they should have the latest
version of the  flash utility available for download. Also, there should be
instructions somewhere on the site.
Download the flash and put it on a floppy. (if its a zip file, don't forget
it has to be unzipped to floppy).
DO make sure you download the correct utility, there may be lots on the
site. It has to be the right one.
(I think that's where I may have gone wrong with my one disaster so far)
Also, make sure you DO NOT turn the computer off whilst attempting to flash
the bios, as I'm told this can also be disastrous. (beware of power failures
also)
Hope this helps
Michele sayer

I would like some help. I read all emails and have learned allot. But now
have my own question. I was thinking of Flashing my bios to update it but
don't know if I need to or how to go about it. I will put as much info as I
can If more is needed please let me know.

         PCBUILD maintains hundreds of useful files for download
                     visit our download web page at:
                  http://freepctech.com/downloads.shtml

ATOM RSS1 RSS2