update motherboard bios

go_gamez · 07-07-2006, 05:11 PM

I want to update my motherboard bios..how to do it ??and where to get it from ??please tell me step by step ..
i have given all the information i can give u about my motherboard manufacturer. ..and bios....

bios information .
general ...
VIAP4M - 42302e31 S v6.00PG AwardBIOS v6.00PG

name : AT/AT COMPATIBLE

date : 04/20/04

SM BIOS ..
bios vendor : Phoenix Technologies, LTD

version :6.00 PG

MAINBOARD-
MODEL.. P4M266-8233
MANUFACTURER ...MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD

PLEASE TELL ME IF THERE IS AN UPDATE OF BIOS ASVAILABLE..AND WHICH SITE..TO GET IT FROM..HOW TO UPDATE THE BIOS..AND DOES IT INVOLVE ANY RISK. SOME SORT..

kalpik · 07-07-2006, 09:17 PM

Why do you want to upgrade your BIOS? If you have no specefic issue with the current BIOS, *DO NOT* upgrade it. A BIOS upgrade will not speed up your system.

go_gamez · 07-07-2006, 10:50 PM

ok as u say..but theres an update available from the official site...i got the utility..from microstar and it says u can update the bios..i have not done so..i thought it is better to update the bios..
anyways i am not doin it as i have heard that it can become risky sometimes..

kalpik · 08-07-2006, 08:25 AM

Yes it can be *very* risky! You can loose your motherboard too!

07-07-2006, 05:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
go_gamez In The Zone Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: navi mumbai Posts: 417	update motherboard bios I want to update my motherboard bios..how to do it ??and where to get it from ??please tell me step by step .. i have given all the information i can give u about my motherboard manufacturer. ..and bios.... bios information . general ... VIAP4M - 42302e31 S v6.00PG AwardBIOS v6.00PG name : AT/AT COMPATIBLE date : 04/20/04 SM BIOS .. bios vendor : Phoenix Technologies, LTD version :6.00 PG MAINBOARD- MODEL.. P4M266-8233 MANUFACTURER ...MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD PLEASE TELL ME IF THERE IS AN UPDATE OF BIOS ASVAILABLE..AND WHICH SITE..TO GET IT FROM..HOW TO UPDATE THE BIOS..AND DOES IT INVOLVE ANY RISK. SOME SORT.. __________________ Intel P4 2.47 ghz with 1 MB L2 cache-HIS 845GVM mobo 512 MB DDR RAM . Gainward 6600 gt golden sample edition(ultra 1960xp) 80 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 rpm HDD Sony QW -120A Dual Layer DVD writer.

07-07-2006, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
kalpik In Pursuit of "Happyness" Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,404	Re: update motherboard bios Why do you want to upgrade your BIOS? If you have no specefic issue with the current BIOS, DO NOT upgrade it. A BIOS upgrade will not speed up your system.

07-07-2006, 10:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
go_gamez In The Zone Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: navi mumbai Posts: 417	Re: update motherboard bios ok as u say..but theres an update available from the official site...i got the utility..from microstar and it says u can update the bios..i have not done so..i thought it is better to update the bios.. anyways i am not doin it as i have heard that it can become risky sometimes.. __________________ Intel P4 2.47 ghz with 1 MB L2 cache-HIS 845GVM mobo 512 MB DDR RAM . Gainward 6600 gt golden sample edition(ultra 1960xp) 80 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 rpm HDD Sony QW -120A Dual Layer DVD writer.

08-07-2006, 08:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
kalpik In Pursuit of "Happyness" Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,404	Re: update motherboard bios Yes it can be very risky! You can loose your motherboard too!

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