I have flashed the BIOS in many computers and never had a problem. Just save
the old BIOS in case the new one does not work the way you want so that you
can put it back the way it was.
Don Benoit
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Dodd" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Flashing a BIOS


> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 6:35 AM
> Subject: [PCBUILD] Flashing a BIOS
>
>
> > Whenever you flash a BIOS, you are taking your life into your own hands.
> > Flashing the BIOS will not allow more physical ram.
> _______________________________________________________________
>
>
> Greetings,
>
> I never flash the bios unless the new bios upgrade has a feature
> that I absolutely need.
>
> If you do, make sure that you have the right bios file to match your
> board and chipset.  Make sure that you are using a power back up
> system (UPS) in case of a power blimp or failure during the bios upgrade.
> Read the recommendations carefully.
>
> Jim Dodd
>
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