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Jabout
I want to try flashing/updating my bios, but I haven't done it before, is
there a really explicit guide for a Newbie flasher?
there a really explicit guide for a Newbie flasher?
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ToolPackinMama
Jabout said:I want to try flashing/updating my bios, but I haven't done it before, is
there a really explicit guide for a Newbie flasher?
There are sites all over the net that explain it. Go to www.Google.com
and run a search on "flash bios instructions".
M
Michael J. Apollyon
I want to try flashing/updating my bios, but I haven't
Your first stop should be your system or motherboard
manufacturer's manual or website. It may help you understand
some of the risks involved.
That being said, http://www.wimsbios.com/
done it before, is there a really explicit guide for a
Newbie flasher?
Your first stop should be your system or motherboard
manufacturer's manual or website. It may help you understand
some of the risks involved.
That being said, http://www.wimsbios.com/
J
Jabout
Thanks guys.
Michael J. Apollyon said:Your first stop should be your system or motherboard
manufacturer's manual or website. It may help you understand
some of the risks involved.
That being said, http://www.wimsbios.com/
K
Kanda' Jalen Eirsie
Greetings...
Rule 1: If it aint broke don't fix it... If you are doing this because you think it's
cool, you are playing with fire. Prepare to be burned...
Rule 2: Flashing is always done in DOS mode. You will need a DOS start up disk - have
your OS make one for you if you don't have one. Make sure the floppy is new - do you want
to gamble that your system gets fried because of a stupid bad sector on some 15 year old
floppy? No I didn't think so...
Rule 3: Double check that you have the absolutely correct flashing utility and bin for
your hardware. Visit your HW manufacturers site for the appropriate utilities and
instructions. Then check again... And again....Then, one more time... Lather, rinse,
repeat...
Oh... Did I mention that you should double check that you have the absolutely correct
files?
Frequently, your HW man. will have multiple choices to fix specific problems - read the
choices, always select the lowest version that applies to YOU. Don't just select the
highest version number. READ the inf file, or the info file to make sure that it applies
to YOUR hardware.
Rule 4: Disconnect all other hardware except for the piece you are flashing. You don't
want any other devices thinking it's for them.... You would be surprised.... Sure it's a
pain in the ass, but do you want to replace your $100 video capture device because it
accepted the flash you were trying to give your HD controller? No you don't...
Rule 5: Before flashing have the utility make a backup of your CURRENT Bios and save it
some place safe.
Rule 6: A UPC (Uninterruptable Power Supply) is recommended... The very last thing you
want to happen is the power going off while you are flashing... Of course what are the
odds? If that happens, GOD is trying to tell you to go outside and get some fresh air,
devote more time to your family etc. Listen to GOD. He wins all arguments...
Rule 7: The Golden Rule - If you screw it up, you own it. The manufacturer makes no
warranty on flashed hardware, you almost are never able to fix it, and it's almost always
cheaper to buy a new one.... Be prepared that flashing hardware can totally screw it up
permanently. You can fry otherwise useful hardware attempting to "upgrade" it...
Rule 8: Re-read rule 1, sleep on it. Then re-read rule 7... Then Pray, cross your
fingers, sacrifice a chicken or whatever it is you do for good luck, get everything you
need together, make backups of all the important files you need, etc. Prepare for the
worst, or you are only preparing for disaster...
Print out all the filenames of all the bin files, they almost always have really stupid
names like 108_7jux.bin and 108_6juz.bin and it's really easy to miss type the wrong bin
name.... See rule 3.
Remember at all times that you are now treading in the deep murky waters, and here be
monsters...
I've flashed nearly every piece of hardware in my machines over the years, and have
NEVER experienced any problems. But a simple google groups search will show you any
number of horror stories... Read them, and their threads for more clues...
ll
Kanda'
<>SPAM-KILLER<>- If you really want to contact me, then -
kandaje<at>bresnan<dot>net
You figure it out...
I want to try flashing/updating my bios, but I haven't done it before, is
there a really explicit guide for a Newbie flasher?
Rule 1: If it aint broke don't fix it... If you are doing this because you think it's
cool, you are playing with fire. Prepare to be burned...
Rule 2: Flashing is always done in DOS mode. You will need a DOS start up disk - have
your OS make one for you if you don't have one. Make sure the floppy is new - do you want
to gamble that your system gets fried because of a stupid bad sector on some 15 year old
floppy? No I didn't think so...
Rule 3: Double check that you have the absolutely correct flashing utility and bin for
your hardware. Visit your HW manufacturers site for the appropriate utilities and
instructions. Then check again... And again....Then, one more time... Lather, rinse,
repeat...
Oh... Did I mention that you should double check that you have the absolutely correct
files?
Frequently, your HW man. will have multiple choices to fix specific problems - read the
choices, always select the lowest version that applies to YOU. Don't just select the
highest version number. READ the inf file, or the info file to make sure that it applies
to YOUR hardware.
Rule 4: Disconnect all other hardware except for the piece you are flashing. You don't
want any other devices thinking it's for them.... You would be surprised.... Sure it's a
pain in the ass, but do you want to replace your $100 video capture device because it
accepted the flash you were trying to give your HD controller? No you don't...
Rule 5: Before flashing have the utility make a backup of your CURRENT Bios and save it
some place safe.
Rule 6: A UPC (Uninterruptable Power Supply) is recommended... The very last thing you
want to happen is the power going off while you are flashing... Of course what are the
odds? If that happens, GOD is trying to tell you to go outside and get some fresh air,
devote more time to your family etc. Listen to GOD. He wins all arguments...
Rule 7: The Golden Rule - If you screw it up, you own it. The manufacturer makes no
warranty on flashed hardware, you almost are never able to fix it, and it's almost always
cheaper to buy a new one.... Be prepared that flashing hardware can totally screw it up
permanently. You can fry otherwise useful hardware attempting to "upgrade" it...
Rule 8: Re-read rule 1, sleep on it. Then re-read rule 7... Then Pray, cross your
fingers, sacrifice a chicken or whatever it is you do for good luck, get everything you
need together, make backups of all the important files you need, etc. Prepare for the
worst, or you are only preparing for disaster...
Print out all the filenames of all the bin files, they almost always have really stupid
names like 108_7jux.bin and 108_6juz.bin and it's really easy to miss type the wrong bin
name.... See rule 3.
Remember at all times that you are now treading in the deep murky waters, and here be
monsters...
I've flashed nearly every piece of hardware in my machines over the years, and have
NEVER experienced any problems. But a simple google groups search will show you any
number of horror stories... Read them, and their threads for more clues...
ll
Kanda'
<>SPAM-KILLER<>- If you really want to contact me, then -
kandaje<at>bresnan<dot>net
You figure it out...
D
DaveW
Why do you want to Flash your BIOS? A given percentage of the time the BIOS
ends up corrupted and you have to buy a new motherboard.
ends up corrupted and you have to buy a new motherboard.
T
ToolPackinMama
Kanda' Jalen Eirsie said:Greetings...
Rule 1: If it aint broke don't fix it... If you are doing this because you think it's
cool, you are playing with fire. Prepare to be burned...
Rule 2: Flashing is always done in DOS mode.
That's not really true anymore. My Epox mobo came with a flashing
utility for Windows.
S
Strontium
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ToolPackinMama stood up at show-n-tell, in
(e-mail address removed), and said:
It's still done, in DOS. All the window's utility does is prepare the
RAMDrive. Still need to reboot, at which time the BIOS is flashed in DOS.
ToolPackinMama stood up at show-n-tell, in
(e-mail address removed), and said:
That's not really true anymore. My Epox mobo came with a flashing
utility for Windows.
It's still done, in DOS. All the window's utility does is prepare the
RAMDrive. Still need to reboot, at which time the BIOS is flashed in DOS.
L
Larc
| >> Rule 2: Flashing is always done in DOS mode.
| >
| > That's not really true anymore. My Epox mobo came with a flashing
| > utility for Windows.
|
| It's still done, in DOS. All the window's utility does is prepare the
| RAMDrive. Still need to reboot, at which time the BIOS is flashed in DOS.
I prefer to use a WinME startup disk and flash from the RAMdrive that it
creates. It's probably stupid, but I'm not completely comfortable with those
Windows flashing programs.
Larc
§§§ - Please raise temperature of mail to reply by e-mail - §§§
| >
| > That's not really true anymore. My Epox mobo came with a flashing
| > utility for Windows.
|
| It's still done, in DOS. All the window's utility does is prepare the
| RAMDrive. Still need to reboot, at which time the BIOS is flashed in DOS.
I prefer to use a WinME startup disk and flash from the RAMdrive that it
creates. It's probably stupid, but I'm not completely comfortable with those
Windows flashing programs.
Larc
§§§ - Please raise temperature of mail to reply by e-mail - §§§
E
Erez Volach
All gigabyte motherbaords have had dual-bios (chips and boot manager) that
allows one to flash with very little worries of mistakes.
Some other manufacturers have followed. Some motherboards come with socketed
(not soldered) bios chips. quite easy to replace (just need one with the
correct model bios pre-flashed.
Some windows flash utility actually do work in windows.
allows one to flash with very little worries of mistakes.
Some other manufacturers have followed. Some motherboards come with socketed
(not soldered) bios chips. quite easy to replace (just need one with the
correct model bios pre-flashed.
Some windows flash utility actually do work in windows.