flashing bios

[vicky_l7]

hi i want to flash my bios can any body tell me how to do it and what precaution i do need to take before flashing bios

[Vishal Gupta]

1. Don't try to flash the BIOS until there is a new feature available in BIOS update! It can be dangerous to ur system (specially mobo) if anything goes wrong.

2. Most of the mobo comes with a bundled CD, in which u get a BIOS flashing software, which can automatically download the required update and can flash the BIOS.

[nithinks]

Hey vishal, tell me few advantages of flashing. and time required for that.

[s18000rpm]

if the BIOS manufacturer releases Windows Based BIOS Flashing, then use that, as its the most safest way of flashing.

example->Windows Based BIOS Flashing - Intel DG965WH BIOS


Important Notes:


• Update the BIOS on your computer only if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem you have. We do not recommend BIOS updates for computers that do not need it. You can view all new BIOS fixes in the Release Notes.

• If a BIOS update process is interrupted, your computer may not function properly. We recommend the process be done in an environment with a steady power supply (preferably with UPS).

[Vishal Gupta]

Originally Posted by nithinks

Hey vishal, tell me few advantages of flashing. and time required for that.

1. Usually BIOS updates include a few new features and support for new hardware.
2. It takes a few minutes.

[Dark Star]

Flash the BIOS when major updates are available like FSB increment and all... Fashing BIOS is not too tough just you need a Floppy drive that hard to find but still I have

[Vishal Gupta]

Make sure that u hv proper UPS connection coz there should be no power fluctuation in the flashing process otherwise u'll end into a dead mobo...

[NagpurDaMunda]

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

Make sure that u hv proper UPS connection coz there should be no power fluctuation in the flashing process otherwise u'll end into a dead mobo...

yup very correct...

[magnet]

Now a days there comes backup bios.....even due to power failure..when next time u boot and if flashing had failed.....than this backup bios comes in picture...also this chip cant be changed so never to worried about power failure.....