BIOS flashing ???

[ax3]

how 2 do a bios flashing ? coz bios date on my pc is quite old ....... 05\30\2000 ..... after pc boots up >> year is 2000 >> & now when i change 2 2008, it HANGS .... BIOS = "Award Modular Bios v 6.00 PGN" , An energy star ally .......

[s18000rpm]

whats your m/b model...brand...

for example.
mine's Intel DG965WH

all i've to do is goto Intel's homepage -> Download Center -> selct my m/b model... (see pics)








& then select Express BIOS Update

Express BIOS Update
Self-extracting Windows*-based update file includes Software License Agreement and the utility for updating the BIOS. It is designed to be used on Windows* systems. This method is the most commonly used.

so , if you have ASUS, nvidia...branded m/b or branded PC (HP, DELL), goto their page & d/l the BIOS for you m/b.

[chesss]

it is generally not recommended to do a bios update

and NEVER do a bios update from windows!! I don't know why the manufactureres even recommend it.

[prasad_den]

^^ Any particular reason for that..?? I've had no problems flashing BIOS from Windows..!

[s18000rpm]

Originally Posted by chesss

it is generally not recommended to do a bios update

and NEVER do a bios update from windows!! I don't know why the manufactureres even recommend it.

its the safest & easiest way to flash the bios.


so far, i've flashed the BIOS three times, thru Windows.

[ax3]

after pc boots up >> year is 2000 >> & now when i change 2 2008, it HANGS .... is it bios or virus ?

[Pathik]

^^ I think u just need to reset your bios and change the CMOS battery.

[chesss]

its the safest & easiest way to flash the bios.

It is certainly not the recommended way to do it. Even the readme with the bios does suggests to use a bootable diskette

Any particular reason for that..??

because u do not want the bios update to be interrupted in any way, and when u have a full blown OS running there can be a number of reasons why a process cld be interrupted resulting in bricking... just google will find a million cases of bricking caused by this.

This is from my laptops bios update readme file

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS INSTALLATION METHOD
Please close all programs before executing the Windows NT-based installer.

Due to the somewhat increased risk of errors updating the BIOS from within
Windows (as compared to using the boot diskette method), it is HIGHLY
recommended that the computer be connected to AC power via the AC adapter,
and that the power-save mode is set to 'Full Power' or the equivalent while
installing the BIOS.

[Ponmayilal]

Horror stories abound on updating the bios.
But if done properly adhering to the instructions of the motherboard manufacturer, there is nothing to be afraid of.
Go through the motherboard manual and read the instructions carefully.
Visit the manufacturer's website and update yourself on any fresh instructions.
Take a print out of the step by step procedure, understand and execute it meticulously.
To guard against any interruptions of power during flashing, make sure that your UPS is in a fully charged condition, cut off the mains power and carry out the flashing under UPS power.
If you have everything ready to go , the whole process should not take more than five minutes (it is usually much less) and make sure that your UPS can run your computer for atleast ten minutes.
Once you successfully flash your bios, your confidence level will certainly go up.The first time I flashed the bios a decade ago, I was really jittery but once it went through without any problems there was no looking back
I regularly flash update my bios and have not encountered any problems so far.

I have to add that I have done the flashing without getting into the OS and I will certainly agree that it increases the risk further.

[ax3]

@Ponmayilal...... thanx 4 ur confident advise .....
bt my pc `s 2 old even motherboard site is off ..... mb = delta motherboard ....