I have an older computer and would like to upgrade my BIOS. Can anybody walk me through it? I will gladly answer necessary questions.
What is your motherboard and is it possible to flash your bios?
how can i find that out
Just a thought here, but if you do not even know how to identify your motherboard you probably should not try flashing your BIOS. Should you make any mistakes during the process, your motherboard will be rendered useless.
If you wish to proceed, there are hundreds of guides to flashing a BIOS on Google.
If you wish to proceed, there are hundreds of guides to flashing a BIOS on Google.
ShotYourSix wrote:
Just a thought here, but if you do not even know how to identify your motherboard you probably should not try flashing your BIOS. Should you make any mistakes during the process, your motherboard will be rendered useless.
If you wish to proceed, there are hundreds of guides to flashing a BIOS on Google.
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-do … mp;os_id=7
Bootable Floppy?
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-do … mp;os_id=7
Sounds easy, but i want to do the first one first (the other one came out first)
Bootable Floppy?
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-do … mp;os_id=7
Sounds easy, but i want to do the first one first (the other one came out first)
why do you want to upgrade your bios... it doesnt improve speed or anything
Why would you need to flash the BIOS?cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
why do you want to upgrade your bios... it doesnt improve speed or anything
Support for newer processors - The BIOS allows the motherboard to accept processors up to a certain speed. Since you got the computer, the top speed of the processor type your computer accepts has increased. You decide to replace your processor with a faster one, but the BIOS does not recognize it or does not have the right settings. Upgrading the BIOS can resolve this problem.
Support for bigger hard drives - The BIOS allows the motherboard to accept hard drives up to a certain size. Since you got the computer, the maximum size for hard drives has increased. You decide to install a newer and bigger hard drive, but the BIOS does not recognize it or only recognizes part of the drive. Upgrading the BIOS can resolve this problem.
Bug fixes - The BIOS contains certain features and options, but one of them does not function properly or not at all. Since you got the computer, the manufacturer has recognized and corrected the problem with a new BIOS version. Upgrading the BIOS can resolve this problem.
yes i know that but OP didnt state hes getting a new cpu or bigger drive... and if he doesnt even know what mobo model hes using then i suggest him not flashing the bios
agreedcyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
why do you want to upgrade your bios... it doesnt improve speed or anything
You are right about that part.
As described earlier, the BIOS is a crucial component of your computer since it is always the first program that runs when you turn the machine on. If the BIOS does not run, the machine cannot boot.
Therefore it is very important that a BIOS upgrade is performed properly.
If it fails, it can permanently ruin the BIOS, resulting in your computer becoming a door stop.
Common reasons for BIOS flashes gone bad are power failure during the flashing process, and flashing the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS version.
Because of these dangers you do not flash a BIOS just for shits and giggles, but only if there is a very good reason.
As described earlier, the BIOS is a crucial component of your computer since it is always the first program that runs when you turn the machine on. If the BIOS does not run, the machine cannot boot.
Therefore it is very important that a BIOS upgrade is performed properly.
If it fails, it can permanently ruin the BIOS, resulting in your computer becoming a door stop.
Common reasons for BIOS flashes gone bad are power failure during the flashing process, and flashing the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS version.
Because of these dangers you do not flash a BIOS just for shits and giggles, but only if there is a very good reason.
badhq wrote:
Update your BIOS. Your motherboard controls everything, and a BIOS update can help greatly in some situations. Find your BIOS driver from the mobo website and download the latest version. Don't get interrupted when flashing the chip though! or it can ruin your mobo! you have been warned lol!
no need to update if your not having any problems, or changing to a new cpulukeiamnotyourfather wrote:
badhq wrote:
Update your BIOS. Your motherboard controls everything, and a BIOS update can help greatly in some situations. Find your BIOS driver from the mobo website and download the latest version. Don't get interrupted when flashing the chip though! or it can ruin your mobo! you have been warned lol!
cyborg the wonderful boobage that is, your sig, has been killed!
Not many boards actually have bios updates, in my experience....
Not many boards actually have bios updates, in my experience....
werd....ShotYourSix wrote:
Just a thought here, but if you do not even know how to identify your motherboard you probably should not try flashing your BIOS. Should you make any mistakes during the process, your motherboard will be rendered useless.
If you wish to proceed, there are hundreds of guides to flashing a BIOS on Google.
my aBit AS8 3rd EYE has a built in updater push 1 button and its done