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Refracting Ami Bios.
Enter the BIOS Setup and configure the following parameters.
System Bios Cacheable. Allows you to copy the contents of the BIOS to the computer's RAM to speed up access to it. One side -
it is good, on the other - unacceptable (when the size of the free size is very important
random access memory). To flash the BIOS temporarily set for this parameter to disabled.
Power Management / Arm. In the process of flashing automatic control
computer nutrition is not needed, so turn off this feature,
also selecting the Disabled value.
First / Second / Third / Fourth Boot Device. Specify as the first boot device FLOPPY.
For flashing AMI BIOS, the AMINF program is used. "The syntax of the program is:
AMINF [File_1] [File_2]. . .] Consider the parameters used in the program.
File_1 is a file containing a new BIOS version.
File_2 - the file to which the current version of the BIOS will be saved.
/ C - When flashing, set the default BIOS parameters.
/ E - After flashing the BIOS, clear the contents of the CMOS memory.
/ D - After flashing the BIOS, remove the password (if any) on the BIOS input or the operating system boot.
/ G - reserve a memory area to keep the log log in the flashing process.
/ L - when flashing a BIOS not to use the USB bus.
/ N - after flashing Clear ECSD table, which contains data
about installed in the computer devices Plug and Play.
/ I - show the checksum of the current version of the BIOS on the screen.
/ V - Show the checksum of the file with the new version of the BIOS on the screen.
The remaining actions when flashing AMI BIOS are similar to those performed when flashing Award BIOS. Only when rewriting a file with a new version of BIOS, remember that its expansion in this case must be ROM, such as New. ROM, and the created AUTOEXEC file. Bat must contain the following entry:
@echo offaminf. EXE NEW. ROM OLD. ROM / C / D / E / G / I / 1 / N / V
The flashing program will perform the following:
Save the old BIOS version to the OLD file. ROM;
will lead the log of events;
The program file name may differ from the specified one.
will not use a USB bus;
Display the checksums of the old and new versions of the BIOS;
Q Clean CMOS memory and ESCD table.
Prepare everything you need, download the computer from the floppy disks and expect the end of the flashing process.
If, after restarting the computer, there is nothing on the screen, and the hard disk indicator does not flash, it means that the BIOS flashing is over the failure and have to restore the BIOS.
Using BOOT BLOCK to restore BIOS
So, you decided to rebuild your BIOS with a newer version from the best motives, and she did not want it. As a result, the computer after switching on does not submit any signs of life: no messages or sound signals are nothing but flashing the power on LEDs. Do not be discouraged - it happens. Let's wonder how to do in such a situation.
If when flashing the BIOS did not affect BOOT BLOCK memory, then the "cure" BIOS is quite easy. To do this, at least you need to have an old version of the BIOS, which you had to keep before flashing. Next, it all depends on the BIOS manufacturer.
The only unpleasant moment of using Boot Block is that not all versions of BIOS support the output to the video cards installed in PCI or, especially the AGP slot. If your BIOS does not support the output to these slots, you will have to restore it blindly, that is, to do something and not see the result until the computer reboots.
A computer is a rather complicated and structured device that requires not only special care and supervision, but also an excellent understanding of its structure itself. Due to the unique structure, the PC allows computing operations, thereby enabling the user to achieve intended goals. For example, you can easily deal with research, create documents, listen to music, watch videos, play games and much more.
But such situations happen when the computer breaks. And the most real panic begins, even if a person is sacrificed in some of its properties. The breakdown can be a lot, but the most dangerous and unpleasant is a BIOS breakdown, which can deprive you of the opportunity to continue to use the computer. To avoid this, you need the BIOS sometimes update, it will avoid errors and troubles while working at the computer. Hence the question arises: how to flash BIOS? To respond to it, it is necessary to disassemble absolutely all the information that concerns this element. This article presents the most detailed details of all the necessary data that will allow you to acquire new knowledge and realize the conceived. Thanks to this information, you can easily manipulate the most important element of the entire computer system.
What it is?
How to flash BIOS? Before we analyze this question, it is worth a little plunge into the theory and consider what this component represents. So, BIOS is the heart of the entire system, which is a technical component. That is, if the processor is responsible for various actions and calculations, then the BIOS is for the performance of the "insides" of the computer (this is the motherboard, video card, ports, hard disk, etc.). If there is a failure or damage to bios, then certainly refuses some part of the computer, or it stops working at all. If you speak briefly, this element is the binding kernel of all computer chips. Thanks to him, the launch hierarchy is built and the correct operation of the entire computer system is controlled. The BIOS firmware allows you to protect the "heart" of the system from breakdowns, as well as in critical situations to restore the broken computer with the possibility of its further repair.
What functions do?
If you disassemble the functions, you can say the following: This main element of the system controls the entire performance of the computer and builds the launch order. That is, if you remove the hierarchy of inclusion of the computer component, then there will be permanent failures. As for the function of control, the BIOS ensures the performance of a particular element, and also prevents breakdown in case of failure. All familiar "Blue Screen" is the consequence of bios work, which turns off the device when it fails, so that it does not burn and could be restored. And to see all this with your own eyes, it is enough to use the Windows preload screen. Bios configuration is a special screen, with which almost everyone is familiar. Yes, he is in English, but this does not interfere without any problems understand it. It is in it - all installations that ensure the performance of the system. Therefore, nothing needs to be changed there without knowing and necessary, otherwise you can handle the system personally. Bios setting is needed for those people who understand each of its function and can use all commands to restore computer, its repair and further proceedings in the problem. If you do not know anything about it, it is better not to enter it at all. Let those engage in experts who will fulfill any action in good by understanding all the consequences.
Why do you need firmware?
How to flash BIOS? Answer this question is simply, you just need to bring a large, but understandable instruction. But is it necessary to do it? What will she bring this with me? It turns out that it is necessary to do this, since the BIOS firmware allows you to avoid breakage and return the computer to life.
Firmware is an update of the system component of the utility. Thanks to her, the program shell receives new features and a more sophisticated system, which avoids future breakdowns. It is known that during the first issue of equipment, developers sometimes do not notice minor existing problems. But after some time they produce special updates that allow you to avoid it.
The second useful side of the update is the ability to return the performance of the PC. For example, you worked at the computer, and he unexpectedly broke. It refuses to start, does not see equipment, etc. It's necessary to correct this problem, but it is quite possible - it is enough to reset the BIOS and install the necessary update that will allow you to return the computer to life and make some manipulations that allow you to restore your equipment. But how to flash BIOS? It is about this that we will talk further, consider all possible options and learn about the problems that may arise during these actions. You need to read the instructions carefully and remember the procedure in order not to make mistakes.
What programs can help?
At first, it is worth considering which BIOS firmware programs can approach. This is where the first problem occurs with many users. It is worth remembering once and forever: no programs will be able to flash Bios until you do it yourself. Remember what utilities would not be offered, no matter how they guarantee the quality, simplicity and flexibility, all this will not help you, but only aggravate the situation. BIOS is a system center that should be exclusively under your control. If someone possesses access to it, then the computer will already be impossible to recover. Do not fall on the tricks of the scam!
How to flash the BIOS motherboard in the event that no programs? They are, however, their appointment is not to flash, but help you. Such programs include special files and auxiliary utilities from the official website of the manufacturer of your equipment. You need to go to the site, request files for equipment through a search engine and download them. All this must be done in advance so that you have a spare option when breakdown. Although you can use another computer. Then these files are precisely these files and you will use you not only to update the BIOS, but also restore the system in case of breakdown.
Update BIOS.
How to flash the BIOS motherboard ASUS? What is needed for Gigabyte equipment? All these questions are inappropriate, because, regardless of the manufacturer, the update process is the same everywhere. How to flash Bios motherboard with your own hands? There are several effective and efficient ways that we, in fact, and consider further. True, they imply the presence of special files that were described above, so they are first to prepare them in order to avoid misunderstanding.
The BIOS-utility firmware itself is in most cases in automatic mode. This is normal, since the firmware procedure is a rather complicated manual process, so the developers themselves create various software databases that automatically update the base. True, your participation is still needed, as it is necessary to create conditions for the update. There are several ways to carry out the update of the utility, ranging from the banal use of the loading flash drive and ending with professional equipment called the programmer.
Update using a flash drive
How to flash BIOS from a flash drive? To do this, it is enough to perform the following conditions, allowing to succeed. At first we determine which model of your motherboard. Make it is quite simple, just look at the manufacturer's box. On the reverse side, the model and all components are described as much as possible. If there is no such possibility, you need to use the universal program called Everest, which allows you to get absolutely all the information about the equipment. It is enough to download the program and run it on your computer, and after a few minutes you can learn absolutely everything. The program extends to a fee basis, but there is a trial launch for 30 days. During this period, you can collect all the data that is needed and saved them.
Well, now let's go back to the question of how to flash the BIOS from the flash drive. At first, it should be actually the flash drive itself with the expansion of the FAT32 system, so that failures and errors do not occur during operation. Then you need to move the files that you downloaded from the official site - there must be 2 files with different extensions. One of them has an "EXE" format and allows the flash drive to start during boot and automatically unpack the update file. The second has the extension "bin", it is the resource database itself, which, in fact, will be unpacking during the firmware.
After all the actions done, you need to insert a flash drive in a computer off and turn it on. Using a special key on the screen, you need to call the BIOS menu (usually under such a key, the number of buttons are meant - from F1 to F8 or "Delete"). To find out what exactly the button allows you to open the BIOS, you can during the download of the computer, it will be depicted on the left below.
On the BIOS settings screen, you must go to the tab "BOOT" and select the "Boot Device Priority" submenu. There will be a procedure for launching your computer equipment. Each element of the equipment has a numbering from 1 to 6. You must select Priority No. 1 and install "Generic Flash Disk" in it. Once all instructions are executed, you need to restart the computer. With the new boot of the computer, the BIOS will automatically be updated, and you can easily use your computer without any problems, configure it. It is worth considering another option that allows you to understand how to flash the Bio ASUS (model, however, can be any) without using additional software.
Modern technologies do not stand still, so you can very often find universal computers with the mark "Bios Dual". Such computers allow you to update the system without preloading and other actions. To do this, it is enough to go to the BIOS settings, and the system itself will ask the update. It is enough to agree with the proposal - and the utility will automatically update. True, it is worth considering that this option is possible exclusively in the presence of an Internet connection.
I would like to note another plus computer "BIOS DUAL", which is to guarantee its performance. The fact is that in such computers the second BIOS is not used, and serves as a reserve. Therefore, if the working version of the BIOS has failed, the computer automatically reboots, and the backup option of the utility updates the main to the factory settings, which, in fact, restores the operating system.
Update using Windows
How to flash BIOS from under Windows? In this case, everything is much easier and clearer, however, it will not allow to restore the broken BIOS, which does not allow to run the operating system itself. To do this, it is enough to run directly in the operating system file with the extension "EXE". After a short system check, the program will begin to request an agreement to the update, which you need to agree. The utility will perform all the necessary operations and automatically restart the computer that will already work on the updated version of the system program. Therefore, before you look for ways to understand how to flash the Bios Asus, it is worth considering this option, as it is the safest and simple. If your system utility has an already updated version of its shell, the program will issue a message that the firmware is not needed.
Update using the programmer
Now consider the hard-to-reach method of restoring the utility. The BIOS firmware programmer has a feature that lies in the focus of use. With this device, you can exclusively restore your computer, but not updating it. Therefore, if your computer is broken and refuses to start, it is enough to use the programmer, and all problems will be solved. True, it is difficult to get this device, and it is mainly in specialized computer services. But if you have it, then consider that there will be no problem with the computer, since you can always restore it. It is worth reminding about one more nuance, it lies in the version that the programmer puts. This device establishes exclusively factory settings when recovered, so after the repair should be handled the new version of the bios in one of the ways that were considered above.
And how to flash BIOS on a laptop? Can I use a programmer for this type of computers? Unfortunately, it is impossible to carry out such an operation, since the laptop requires a PCI connector for the connection, and in the laptop it is simply not. And how to flash BIOS on a laptop in such a situation? To do this, it is enough to use the ways that we actually reviewed: Using a flash drive or Windows. By the way, the disc can be used as a storage device, however, for this, in the settings of the start priority, you should install "DVD-RW". This will allow the system at first to launch a disk with data that were downloaded earlier from the official website of the equipment manufacturer.
Updating BIOS video cards
How to flash bios video cards? Very rare, but some users are interested in ways to update the main video card utility. It should be borne in mind that such a procedure is not necessary to carry out, since manufacturers either produce the working version of the utility in advance, or represent special updates that are also updated by the BIOS in addition to drivers. But if you do not fail to get a new experience and understand how this process takes place, it is worth the patience, as it is not so easy to implement.
At first, it is worth downloading the software package that you will use: atiflash, GPU-Z, RBE Bios Editor. You can flash the bios MSI as the same method that we looked above, that is, using a flash drive. At first, you need to download the files you need from the official site of the manufacturer. But before using the Everest program, you should find out your video card model. Once the file is found, you must compare it with the available version. In this case, you will need a GPU-Z program that allows you to get absolutely all data of the video card and its main system utility. It is necessary to maximally compare the data and determine whether to update the video card or not (even the device's temperature should be taken into account). If new data is satisfied with you, then you need to move on and do the firmware. To obtain the data on the downloaded version, you need to open them using the RBE BIOS Editor utility.
Using the Atiflash program you need to write data to the USB flash drive. Then you need to save the files of the existing bios. To do this, you will again need the GPU-Z program, after opening the window with the data, you need to right-click on it and click on the "Save to File" option. This file must be saved to the removable media, which will subsequently need to roll back the actions, so you will need two flash drives.
As soon as everything is ready, you can start the firmware process using the method that we looked earlier, that is, through priority to set the flash drive and restart the computer. True, this time the process will not happen automatically, but will require your assistance. After the boot screen appears, a panel will appear to enter the data in which you want to enter the "atiflash.exe -p -f 0 new.rom" command. It will start the process and flash the bios video cards without problems and complaints. As soon as the process passes, it is enough to restart the computer and already use the updated version.
The consequence of unsuccessful firmware
What to do if an unsuccessful BIOS firmware has been implemented? This situation is the most dangerous problem that can only arise. Several options should be considered.
For example, if the failure climbed you when the laptop is firmware, you should try to roll back the changes. You can do this with the help of an additional flash drive, where the factory version of the bios will be installed. The rollback process occurs in the same way as the firmware itself. If the rollback does not help, this means that the programmer is required. True, it will not work personally, so it's time to contact the service for the provision of professional assistance.
As for the personal computer, the situation here is much easier. If the BIOS refuses to run, you should resort to the help of the programmer. If there is no such equipment, it is not necessary to hurry with contacting the service, as there is a so-called "battery" in the computer. If you take it out for a day, and then put back, the BIOS will automatically go to the factory settings, and you can already restore the computer's performance.
As for the video card, the option is possible only using an optional flash drive, which we talked about, considering the method of updating the video card. It is enough to roll back the video card settings to the version that you have installed. To do this, you need to use the method of bios firmware, however, using an already obsolete version, which actually allows you to roll back the non-working settings. If the process did not give positive results, you will have to contact the service where it will be restored.
Choose the most appropriate ways and carefully perform all the instructions given, then you will definitely not have problems.
BIOS - familiar to everyone abbreviation, the value of which is not familiar with even many sophisticated and experienced users of personal computers. Most of these is associated with a gray-blue interface in MS DOS or Windows 3.1, but many may not tell you about its functionality. Most of the cognition of the average user, at best, are limited to the fact that the BIOS is a computer system settings or something in this spirit, because the exact answer is quite difficult to give. This complexity is quite justified - the personal computer is not easy for understanding by an ordinary person, if it comes to fast and productive work in any industry, and the understanding of the basic mechanisms of its functioning and, moreover, each of its components is almost impossible - in practice, these knowledge borders with erudition. And do not benefit in most situations.
So, BIOS is an I / O system that stands between the hardware and software (along with the user) and allows the use of computer resources for purpose. It has a permanent memory module, which contains a number of data configuration data, including about time - all owners of old computers have come across the replacement of the battery and could hear that it nourishes this particular component. An important feature of the BIOS is that the possibilities of other equipment, which is located on the motherboard directly depend on its capabilities.
But for most PC users, all these technical moments are unimportant, and a practical need is needed in those actions, with the execution of which they may be encountered. These include, for example, replacing an outdated processor to a newer and productive model: support for the motherboard at the program level directly depends on whether BIOS is "friendly". Add compatibility may not be immediately: if the processor slot (Socket) is no longer able to change the necessary conditions for the functioning of the appropriate hardware model, the creators of motherboards are also taken care of compatibility.
Why flash BIOS?
As it became clear from the above, the BIOS ensures the joint work of all components located on the motherboard. In particular, we are interested in the processor and RAM: their capabilities are developing the most rapid pace and require the release of "motherboards" models with an appropriate speed. But this practice is not too profitable and the creators decided to leave themselves to the future, leaving the user the opportunity to improve the compatibility of the motherboard with the "hardware" in some limits. This was the reason for the appearance of the BIOS firmware procedure on personal computers, which allows you to get rid of many problems with it.
It is worth noting that the procedure is quite dangerous compared to other actions from the PC: when the light is turned off at the time of rewriting (rarely, but it happens), it will not be possible to restore everything and the motherboard can be postponed somewhere away or just throw away. But in frequent cases, this procedure is still necessary, it introduces support not only new components, but also tools for working with new equipment - old Motherboard models that do not support flashing via USB devices, received such an opportunity due to the compatibility package included in the firmware For such equipment. The flexibility of the computer in the possibilities of invaluable and in cases where the firmware is still necessary, you should not be afraid of the high complexity of this process - with the right execution of all procedures, the risk is minimized to harm the computer, and the process often may take just a few minutes, but it is worth telling about it in more detail.
Often, the manufacturer itself can be recommended - this can be associated with a number of shortcomings that did not have time to notice and / or eliminate the production phase. For many PC owners who have one of the new series of motherboards, this practice is not something unfamiliar - due to objective reasons it happens very often.
What motherboards are subject to the firmware of their BIOS?
An important feature of all this story is the fact that in the world there are still only three companies that are engaged in the production of the program part of any I / O system. Many will become intuitive that it increases the chances of each individual model on flashing and in fact it turns out to be: regardless of what the manufacturer of your motherboard, with a lot of probability (which is committed to hundred percent) This procedure is possible for you. But it is worth adding that the delivery of updates is engaged in the same company and in not in its commercial interests to invest big funds in improving the performance and capabilities of old models - then it just no need to buy new ones.
The theoretical possibility of replacing the firmware is included in any BIOS - in the heart of the device there is a memory module, calculated about 1000 overwriting cycles. But here the release of firmware will completely lie on the conscience of the manufacturer of the motherboard.
Check this possibility is quite simple: you only need to know the manufacturer's company and the model of your device and its model (if not, then welcome to the next section of the article). We go to her official website (as ASUS, that MSI, ASRock and others have their Russian-speaking versions) and follow the page dedicated to your version of the device. There, a category with all manufactured firmware for this component will be available in one of the tabs, as shown by the example of the ASUS official website below.
On the sites of other companies, the procedure is approximately the same - in the relevant section all possible options for updating BIOS will be offered, since in models of different manufacturers, they differ in the process almost completely and the firmware skill cannot guarantee the knowledge of subtleties to another - it is worth carefully studying offered On the network, step-by-step guides or, ideally, the documentation of the producer itself. Also on the network there are many videos of flashing: models of Material cards are relatively a bit, but from those hundreds or thousands of users who have come across a problem, at least one decided to record a video - just search for video stations. Viewing the process from the side will deprive the subconscious fear "to break something" and will help to understand the essence of one or another stage.
Definition of the motherboard model
Many find it difficult to determine the model of their motherboard - as with other knowledge of this plan, there is one and the same problem: the acute need to memorize or memorize the intricate set of letters and numbers there is no need and in everyday tasks it does not help. Refer to the documentation or search the box is also not an option - such things many tend to lose when moving, disappear somewhere on storage, or simply forget about them. Also, this problem may also occur in those who bought PC "from the hands", although in the store when selling the collected system unit of the box from some devices, also have a habit of not giving, and buyers reluctantly take them with them.
There are four ways to understand which model you have a "motherboard". Of these, three suggest the use of utilities, and one - direct access to the board. The latter is not suitable if you have a laptop: it is not recommended to disassemble their non-professional, and the pro does not always cope - maintainability of modern solutions mediocre. The same applies to the All-in-One PC and any other solutions that are not mounted in the standard system unit. Also, it is not necessary to do this if your PC on warranty service: all screws will be covered with fillings that will easily show whether the device is opened. It is not necessary to make any manipulations - the very presence of their damage is already a sufficient reason for refusing warranty service, which is clearly spelled out in the face of any such company.
In the case, if nothing interfers to open the system unit - unscrews two / three / four, or, simply speaking, all available bolts and remove the cover on the side. The motherboard will appear, on the surface of which you will be waiting for a sticker.
On this all: I remember or rewrite the model, we do all the performed manipulations with the lid in the reverse order.
In the case of a verification of a software method, a command line, which is available in any version of the operating system from Redmond, can help. After its opening, there will be necessary to dial two teams, activating each press of ENTER.
wMic Baseboard Get Manufacturer wMic Baseboard Get Product
The first will provide information on the component manufacturer, and the second is the model. If you do not want to deal with a string and disassembly of the system unit, the AIDA64 utility (former EevRest) and MSInfo32 can become a quick alternative. You have to download their free versions from official sites - the full functionality to you with a lot of probability is not useful, but you always have a chance to grab the virus. In AIDA64, you just need to go to the "System board" section from the starting window, and in MSINFO32 - to the System Information tab and read the data opposite the Motherboard point.
For Linux-based systems (including Ubuntu, Linux Mint and similar), you must activate the command dmidecode..
There, among all the data, you need to select Manufacturer and Product Name items.
Is it necessary to perform a backup of the BIOS?
It is necessary to understand that firmware for BIOS people are created, and an array of information for coordinated interaction should be clearly calculated, and all moments are clearly planned. And if in theory it is possible, then in practice it happens not always: the likelihood that overlawing this system, along with a number of improvements, can bring into your life and a number of problems with PC, so it is still worth protecting yourself in case.
The manufacturers themselves do not provide such an opportunity, allowing only an entry on a carrier of more than one version of the firmware and their subsequent use. But this does not always happen, since no one counts on an unfavorable outcome, holding a similar surgery.
Such capabilities provide a third-party program called Universal Bios Backup Toolkit. This product is made by a programmer enthusiast from China to a fairly distant 2008 and excellently operates on Windows operating systems with versions from XP and up to 8.1 inclusive. An important feature of this program is its coordinated work: backups are obtained correct, the likelihood of damage to the final file is close to zero, and the software works surprisingly effectively, as for the enthusiast performed. It is worth starting it only by clicking on the right mouse button with a call to "run on behalf of the administrator" - otherwise errors in the work simply can not be avoided.
The only underwater stone that can meet unfamiliar with the question: most antivirus programs recognize it as malicious software that is not true. Of course, they can infect the source file, but even downloaded from the official site utility will not be checked for most of the programs of this class from the first echelon. The reason for this is a specific driver, thanks to which the software has such a unique functionality. In fact, it does not bother any harm, it is important only to swing it from a proven source. The program interface is English-language, but very simple. A small window contains only a few buttons, the value of which will be understandable not only to the experienced user, but even inexperienced in this matter. In addition to the output button and the key, which calls the documentation, the program window has the copy start buttons. After completing the process that takes time from one to two or three minutes, an archive in the format is available in the program (or any other user), which is a complete copy of your firmware. The size of the memory that is specified on the left is determined automatically, but it is better to double it for your model of the motherboard - in case of failure, there will be problems and use the incorrectly made copy will not be due to the inevitable errors in the future. Doubtful is the likelihood of the success of its work on the BIOS UEFI, but further updates of the program must correct all the shortcomings, and may have already been corrected at the time of reading this article.
General information about firmware via DOS
The firmware via DOS is one of the most secure options for reinstalling software for this node of the computer, since all problems associated with the incorrect operation of your operating system are simply excluded. For different models of laptops and motherboards on computers, there are slightly different variations of the process to computers, although most of them have many similar features and refressing guidelines in this way can be reduced to a universal series of actions that need to be taken.
Prepare a carrier for flashing. Such can be a floppy or flash drive.
In the direct comparison, they are not inferior to each other, if we talk about this process, but it is recommended to get a floppy disk only if you don't have a floss support from the flash drive, the motherboard (or BIOS) does not have. If you still decided to take advantage of a more obsolete option, it is worth checking the diskette for integrity by inserting it into a computer, going to "My Computer" and calling a disc check in the media properties that appears in the list (in our case it is a floppy disk). When any errors occur, you should not wait for a miracle from a faulty floppy disk - the likelihood of faults in the process of "fill" files and incorrect operation of the PC up to breakage and need to carry it for repairs.
Read the official recommendations given by the manufacturer on the official website. Also, such guides can be found in the manual for the motherboard, but the data have the property to be outdated and it is possible that the same thing happened and in your case.
Also during the flashing process you will be asked to download the files necessary for this, which include at least the utility for formatting the media and the firmware file from the list.
Make a backup of data on a carrier.
Everything is simple here: if there are any important data on the flash drive or diskette (which is unlikely), then you need to save them on the hard disk of the computer: in the process of changing the firmware they are not lost, but the removable disk will need to format.
Disc formatting.
A special utility that runs on behalf of the administrator will help here. It is possible that there are no recommendations in this, but the launch of any program of this plan must be performed that way, and otherwise you can get a large number of "complex" problems and the stopping firmware process. You can make formatting with built-in tools by clicking on the disk icon in "My Computer" and selecting the item of the same name. All values \u200b\u200bshould be left by default, you do not need to change anything. Should I fulfill full formatting? It will take a lot of time, so it's better not to remove the checkbox from the "fast" - the effect will be about the same.
Copy firmware file.
This stage can be carried out by both the utility and to be made using a conventional conductor, with which we usually perform all operations with files on our computer. An important feature is that foreign files should not be present on the carrier - formatting (paragraph 4) must not be deleted.
It is worth pressing the reset button (no matter, on the housing or in the system menu) and, when loading the initial screen, press the input button in the BIOS - DELETE. After that, we see the menu where you need to select the download section: It will be called Boot. In this tab, you need to change the priority of loading from media and put the first one to which the firmware file is recorded. Police Implementation of all preparations Press the F10 key (save all changes and reboot) and follow the instructions given for the model of your motherboard model - here the process can differ significantly.
BIOS update via Windows
The BIOS firmware update version through the operating system provides almost every manufacturer of motherboards: each of them has its own utility that does everything in almost automatic mode. Nevertheless, it is worth carefully studying all instructions so as not to be confused at the most inopportune moment.
As described above paragraphs of this article, you need to go to the manufacturer's website and choose your model of the motherboard. In the associated tabs will be available for downloading the corresponding utilities together with the firmware files - in most cases the process is identical even among goods of different firms. Next, you need to run the utility (with the administrator rights, naturally) and select the firmware method (item "from the file" or similar in meaning). Further, we are looking for a place in the file manager where the archive has saved and press the "Run" button - the rest of the program does automatically. The advantage of this method is simplicity - even a beginner in the development of PC will cope with it. Another thing is whether the newcomer needs to flash the BIOS, because, as mentioned earlier, the procedure may damage components and negatively affect the operation of the computer. It is worth noting that on the already low probability of failure in the system or turning off the electricity, there is a considerable chance of a failure in the operating system itself - despite all its stability, these software products are extremely much difficult: even a few different configurations from each other, they can lead It is absolutely different in different ways, because the number of factors that can affect it is extremely great. It is also necessary to warp users who still decided to such a move: to run any programs or leave the browser running, torrent client or office document is not recommended - any combination can affect the operation of the built-in utility and then contact the service center can not be avoided. The problem in the OS itself, which has a lot of components and thousands of possible bugs, to correct the array of which even among Microsoft companies do the years.
In truth, the firmware using utilities is far from the best idea and if there is such an opportunity, it is better to use more reliable options: firmware via DOS or through the built-in BIOS toolkit. Such solutions are also less simple and economical in time, but they give a much more predicted effect, which cannot be said about the above version. In cases of firmware by other methods, the number of factors capable of negatively affect the minimum process, and with the inclusion in the operating system equation with all its shortcomings, the likelihood of failures is increasing.
MSI
In contrast, even from larger market players, this company provides the ability to flash BIOS by any available method of described above. It is convenient, since many do not teeth the BIOS system menu, and some are worried about the safety and are ready to be reinsured, not wanting to use the utility that runs from under the operating system. There is also an option of firmware via download to DOS, which is also safe and relatively simple - here the selection is already necessary to make the user on the basis of an objective assessment of its capabilities and readiness to minimize or accept risks.
Whatever the process and no matter how the method is not used, it is necessary to start with the definition of the model of its motherboard, which can be carried out in several ways described above in this article. On the official website of the manufacturer, we are looking for your model and pump the necessary files by following the instructions. But since even the ways themselves are already three here, then such a simple explanation of users will not be satisfied and asked to describe the process in detail.
Live Update.
Live Update is a utility manufactured by the company for flashing BIOS and some other manipulations of this plan. It is worth noting that MSI motherboards are installed and laptops, tablets and other devices - here it will not help and have to use other ways. This is due to the fact that in the process of firmware, unforeseen errors may occur, which will become critical for the efficiency and operation of the device.
So, download the utility from the official site and install it (with the launch of the installer with the administrator rights). This will solve the problem with unexpected failures that are so often happening in the work after the conflict of programs and permits. Next, run the program and go to the corresponding item (tab). It is also necessary to download the archive with the firmware parallel, for the automated version, according to reviews, it is not always correct and better to refrain from its use.
Then, following the menu, we will have to face a warning that encourages to close all open programs (what has already been previously seen here) and we expect the end of the action of the program that performs the program. Next, of course, the PC will reboot and with the help of the same program will be able to learn about the overall success of the operation.
There is another version of the program that offers an automated firmware update installation via DOS, which was described in earlier sections of the article. It is worth noting that it retains all the advantages of this method and allows you to carry out the easy and secure installation of a software upgrade. Technically, the program pumps just an archive with the firmware, so that the process is not different from the "manual" installation, just search for the desired version of the motherboard and download the archive is no longer needed - the utility is responsible for all this. A negative point - perhaps you do not need the most new version, and after all the software downloads it, and the biggest numbers in the graph of the version do not guarantee better performance, as we had the opportunity to observe many times in a variety of cases.
MFLASH - MSI utility, which is built into the BIOS and allows you to install updates directly using the toolkit of this system. In order to exploit it, any additional tricks are unnecessary: \u200b\u200bonly empty (and better - formatted) USB flash drive and downloaded file with software for BIOS. Here the sequence of actions is slightly different: the first of them should be just downloading the file mentioned above for your model. Then it will be necessary to clear the place - the presence of other files is undesirable, although some users are positively responding about the success of such an installation.
After the restart, it will be necessary to enter the BIOS by the Delete button and find the tab with the same name with the utility name. Next, you will need to specify the path to the file (disc) and click on the process start button. The length of the entire procedure after the entry into the BIOS is only a couple of minutes, and already on the reboot you will receive a system that with maximum probability will work correctly - there is no chance that any software failures can affect it, no.
From under dos.
Also a reliable method that absolutely does not use the system and exceeds when updating the software. In order to find it, it will be necessary to highlight among the files on the official one that is necessary to install from under this OS - in the name there will be an appropriate mark, as in the screenshot. Next, you need to get a floppy disk, check it on errors using the utility built in Windows and format out there. If there is no error when checking the disk, you can record the file on it - it will be installed.
Next reboot and enter the BIOS button Delete. After it happened, we are looking for a Boot Device Priority point and put our media for the first place (FLOPPY DRIVE). Next, click F10, agree to keep all the changes and wait for the reboot.
After loading the operating system, we will see a black background with bright colors (or white) fonts - it means we entered. We will be prompted to press Y to continue and n to get out of this mode. We click the first button, wait for a minute and a half and see the inscription on the successful completion of the filling firmware. Remove the floppy disk and reboot the computer, passing to the BIOS and changing the boot priority again to the hard disk, although when the discrete diskette and the absence of the boot disk in the drive it will do it and so.
Gigabyte.
Gigabyte is the world's third manufacturer of Main Cards, the main power and headquarters of which are located in China. The company has not previously had such technologies and was only a contractor for the major "sharks" of the market of type asus or Intel, but "spying" they have some developments and discovering Soybean research departments, quite quickly turned out of the apprentice in full-fledged competitors.
Gigabyte specialists engaged in BIOS did not invent a bike: all methods for reinstalling software for this system as much as possible and explicitly borrowed from other market players. It is not known to reliably, whether patent wars occur between corporations, but one thing can be said for sure: the user from such solutions remains winning, because all the actions and methods for changing the firmware, working asus and MSI, work on the motherboards of the Chinese company - differs only appearance (purely Formally) and the names of utilities. What a fundamental new company did not come up with that he had a positive effect on the convenience of conducting such operations.
A positive point is that the company in every way contributes to the ease of finding its documentation, which is not hidden in the depths of the official site, and is easily achievable within the search for issuing any system on the first page in several copies.
The company, rather, its specialists strongly recommend carrying out such a procedure if you have not been identified any problems and failures in the work of the equipment: processor, RAM and other components. In many cases, according to the company's research, the performance does not improve and deteriorates, so it is worth thoroughly consider the feasibility of flashing BIOS.
Also in the manuals, much attention is paid to the exact definition of the model of the motherboard taking into account the audit. Since in the Gigabyte model range, there are models that are indicated in the same way, but one of them is a reassial of the second, then the firmware (and all other manipulations) may differ, the application of the wrong archive can affect the harmful way.
It is also worth noting that when a breakdown or any other malfunction, which can occur in case of flashing the warranty, the device is not subject to, for this action is entirely qualified as a repair. It is also worth considering and it's good that the manufacturer does not silent about it.
Q-Flash is the most reliable way to firmware BIOS: This utility is built into the system itself and perfectly performs its functions, possessing minimal predispositions to the incorrect firmware. Its operation does not depend on the operation of the operating system, which is an undoubted plus. The problem consists only that not all solutions support this technology - in other situations, a much simpler solution will be firmware via DOS.
Before using the Q-Flash utility, you must upload from the Gigabyte official website the most relevant version of the BIOS microcode, which corresponds to the model of your system board. The BIOS microcode file must be recorded onto the media (diskette, flash drive or hard disk; FAT32 / 16/12 file system).
Since the BIOS microcode update procedure carries a potential risk, it is not recommended to update the BIOS if the operation of the current version of the BIOS does not cause complaints. The BIOS update should be carried out extremely neat. The incorrect update of the BIOS may entail the inoperability of the system.
This solution allows you to update the I / O system firmware from under the old-good DOS type operating system. It is worth noting that the flashing operation must be performed on a system operating in normal mode. Acceleration, lowered memory timings, non-standard system tire frequency may result in our event ends with a trip to the service center (or by calling familiar Guru). The easiest way to download the default settings in the BIOS Setup (Main menu of Load Fail-Safe Defaults or Similar).
Operation of flashing must be performed only from under DOS. To download from the diskette, it is enough to have only two system files on it: io.sys and command.com. In any case, you should not download any autoexec.bat nor config.sys. In addition, the diskette should be files with a firmware and with the firmware itself.
Run the firmware program with the parameter "/?" And you will receive detailed instructions for working with it.
Note, the updated firmware does not always justify the user's waiting. Be sure to save on a diskette (!) File with an old BIOS option so that in the future it is possible to draw your actions. For Award BIOS, the firmware call may be as follows: "awdflash.exe newflash.bin / py / sy". Where "newflash.bin" is a real file name with firmware, "PY" and "SY" - the flags of reprogramming and the preservation of the old BIOS version, respectively. And last: in no case do not reboot and do not turn off the computer while the flash driver has not finished work. This will lead to an imminent damage BIOS.
Live Update.
Live Update is perhaps the easiest solution to the I / O system, because it is searched for the necessary microcodes and makes almost all manipulas instead of the user - it is not necessary to be any specialist in this area to use it. To begin with, you need to come to the official website and download the Live Update 5 utility, which scans your computer and give a list of necessary updates, with the possibility of downloading them. Click "Click here" and click "Open".
The archive will open, launch the LiveUpdate.exe installation file in it and install the Live Update utility 5. After the installation is completed, we start it and click on the "Scan" button, wait a few seconds until the utility is looking for updates. The program will give a list of results. We are interested in an update with the name "MB BIOS". If this update is in the list (usually it is at the very top), then there is a BIOS update for our motherboard. Download it to your computer by pressing the "Download" button. It is better to click "Browse", and choose a place to save the update file itself. For example, I saved on the desktop. All, the update file for the BIOS now we have, now you can cross the next stage. Run the saved file with the BIOS update and follow the instructions.
There are two options: the first one, it is probably to write the image of the firmware to the USB USB flash drive, and update the BIOS from the flash drive (or for the firmware, if you cannot update from under Windows). But since I did not have a free flash drive, I chose a second option, which judging by the header means the firmware of the bios from under Windows. Here we need to close the working programs and click "Next".
The further process of updating the BIOS is that we simply press any key on the keyboard, and the computer must reboot. Next, everything is completed - the device got a new firmware.
BIOS ASUS firmware
ASUS is one of the titans of the computer component industry, which show themselves as market leaders in both quantitative and qualitative terms. An important feature of their products is the simplicity of service: for each class of goods there is a utility engaged in the search for drivers or any other useful work - in the case of this company, the implementation of these solutions is at the height. It also happened with the update BIOS: both options are very convenient and easily mastered by unqualified and inexperienced users.
USB BIOS Flashback is the easiest way to update BIOS on ASUS motherboards. Only a USB drive with a BIOS file recorded on it is just enough to upgrade. Neither the processor nor the RAM and other components are no longer needed.
The list of system requirements for this utility is pretty proseted:
- power Supply;
- USB Drive FAT16, FAT32 or NTFS (for Intel X79 only FAT16 and FAT32);
- asus Motherboard at Intel X79, Z77, H77, Q77, B75 chipset (ASUS Motherboard List Supporting USB BIOS Flashback technology is presented in the table).
First you need to download and unpack the BIOS ROM file from the ASUS official website. It is important to understand that receiving files from somewhere else fraught with irreversible consequences and unexpected work of the equipment. Then it is necessary to rename the BIOS file as written in the table, and then save the drive to the root directory to the USB:
| Model | File name |
| P9x79 Deluxe. | P9x79d.RoM |
| P9x79 PRA | P9x79pro.Ro. |
| P9x79. | P9x79.Ro |
| Sabertooth x79. | Saberx79.RoM. |
| Rampage IV Extreme. | R4E.RM. |
| Rampage IV Formula. | R4F.Ro |
| Rampage IV Gene. | R4G.RoM. |
| P8Z77-V Deluxe | Z77vd.cap |
| P8Z77-V Pro | Z77vp.cap |
| P8Z77-V. | Z77vb.cap |
| P8Z77-V Le | P8z77vle.cap |
| P8Z77-V LX | P8z77vlx.cap |
| P8Z77-V LK | P8z77vlk.cap |
| P8Z77-M Pro | P8z77mp.cap |
| P8Z77-M. | P8z77m.cap |
| SABERTOOTH Z77. | Z77st.cap |
| Maximus V Gene. | M5G.cap |
| P8H77-V. | P8H77V.cap |
| P8H77-V Le | P8h77vle.cap |
| P8H77-M Pro | P8H77mp.cap |
| P8H77-M. | P8H77m.cap |
| P8H77-M LE | P8h77mle.cap |
| P8B75-V. | P8B75V.cap |
| P8B75-M. | P8B75.cap |
| P8B75-M LE | P8B75le.cap |
| P8Q77-M. | P8Q77.cap |
| P8H77-I. | P8H77i.cap |
You should then connect a USB drive into a USB BIOS Flashback / Rog Connect connector (for Intel X79 boards - this is a white USB 2.0 connector, for boards on other chipsets - this is a USB 2.0 connector marked with color and an inscription USB BIOS Flasback / ROG CONNECT on the panel Q-Shield) and hold three to four seconds before launching the light indication. Next, we are waiting for the termination of the light display of the USB BIOS Flashback / Rog Connect button, which means that the update is successfully completed.
It is important not to remove the USB drive, do not turn off the power of the motherboard and do not press the CLR_CMOS reset button during the BIOS update. It is also worth remembering that if the USB BIOS Flashback / Rog Connect button flashes for five seconds, then the USB BIOS Flashback is not working correctly. This may be caused by improper installation of the device, error in the file name or incompatible file format - check it yourself after reboot. It is worth noting a fairly loyal policy of the Company regarding troubleshooting after updating the firmware: in case of any problems with downloading after updating the BIOS, you can contact the local representation of the ASUS service, which, according to the documentation authors, undertakes to help.
Utility AFUDOS.
This decision is a bit obsolete - in motherboards issued in 2000 and 2010 most popular is the EZ Flash utility, although the old solution is also applicable for a variety of devices. To start the firmware, we open the bootable flash drive in a similar way, write to it the AFUDOS program (downloaded from the office. Site file afudos.exe) and the firmware itself (file with the title type P5C800B.ROM). Then reboot and when the first picture appears on the monitor, press F2 for laptops or DEL for desktop PCs, go to the BOOT tab and put the USBA tab, usually for this in the 1st boot device, you need to set Removable Device, then click F10 and confirm that We want to save changes in the settings. After that, the computer boot from the disk flash, and will give an invitation to work A: \\\u003e on the black screen. To start the firmware process, write AFUDOS /IP4C800B.ROM and click the Enter key. It is worth noting that it is not necessary to turn off the power and do not restart the system during the BIOS update. This may lead to serious damage to your system. After the BIOS update is completed, the utility will return to the DOS, it is worth pulling out a floppy disk and restart the system to enter the BIOS menu.
Intel
This method is one of the simplest, as it uses a self-expanding archive and does not require special skills from the user. After selecting a section dedicated to the Material Place, you need to download the firmware, in our case it is an Express Bios Update and run a double-clicking mouse. Next, click "Next" in the invitation window, and then "Yes" to take the rules of the license. After - click "FINISH". Windows will be rebooted to start the BIOS update. During the update process, do not turn off the power of the computer within 3 minutes. In the process of rebooting, you will see the BIOS update process. When the BIOS is updated, the computer will download Windows. When Windows restarts the window to successfully update the BIOS.
The essence of this method in creating boot (disks, flash drives, diskettes) containing the BIOS update. In our case, download this file LF94510J.86A.0278.B.zip
To work, we will definite the firmware files (write its name on a piece of paper, it is later useful) with the expansion of XXX.Bio and the IFLASH.EXE firmware utility. These files are in the archive with downloaded firmware. Iflash utility, use the one that goes along with the firmware in the archive. The HP USB Disk Storage Formattool 2.2.3 utility is also useful (you can other versions), but at the time of writing the article - one of the most stable. Of course, not to do without MS-DOS files to create a DOS boot disk. After downloading, all files are unzipped.
Run the utility on behalf of the HP USB Disk Storage Formattool 2.2.3 administrator. Exhibit ticks as shown in the picture. The path to the MS-DOS boot device folder is prescribed where MS-DOS files downloaded. (I, for example, this is a C disc, folder downloads \\ win98boot. And the button to start. On the question of destroying files, click "Yes."
Upon completion of the process, copy 2 files from the file from the archive to the flash drive (example as they look: iflash2.exe and lf0278p.bio). And without pulling out a USB flash drive, reboot the computer. We go to the BIOS (button F2 when loading) and set the boot priority from the USB drive (on the BOOT tab, enable the download from the USB (Enable USB Boot) and exit from the BIOS while saving the settings - F10.
DOS will boot. In the command prompt, enter iflash / pf xxx.bio (or iflash2 / pf xxx.bio) to start the BIOS update process. Next follow all instructions. In our example it will look like this: IFLASH2 / PF LF0278P.Bio
Creating a boot floppy disk - an effective method, if the utility and firmware are sufficiently small to fit on the floppy disk, as the size of the flopper 1.44MB.
For our example, it is not possible to clearly show the process of creating a boot disk. So as an example, take another firmware file from another motherboard. Insert the diskette into the drive and start the double-clicking firmware file xxx.exe. Click "Y" to extract the necessary files. Files will be removed in a temporary directory (TEMP folder; C: \\ TEMP path). You can also extract files as a conventional WinRAR archiver. Run the run.bat dual click and follow the instructions for creating a boot floppy disk.
After creating, restart the computer, in the BIOS, place the download from the floppy disk and exit the parameter saving - F10. After downloading from the diskette, a welcome window will appear, press any key. You will see the BIOS update status. When the process is completed, pull out the diskette from the drive and press ENTER to restart the computer.
ASRock firmware
For Motherboards of the Chinese manufacturer, the sequence of actions will also not be particularly different when firmware: here you also need to format the carrier and climb into the physical site for files. Next, the list of actions is also standard and no different from the update from under DOS from other manufacturers ...
You must download the BIOS update file from the ASRock site (WinZip format file with extension.zip), unpack it and save the ASRFLASH.EXE utility and the BIOS file on the floppy disk. Next, load the system from the floppy disk. In response to the "A: \\" prompt, type ASRFLASH, press the space name once and enter the name of the BIOS file, and then press "ENTER". For example: A: \\ ASRFLASH K7S41GX2.00 "ENTER". After that you will see the message "Please Wait for Bios Loading Rom".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Flash Rom Update Completed - Pass", which means that the BIOS update is finished. After updating the BIOS, remove the floppy disk. Restart the system and while downloading, press F2 to enter the BIOS setup program.
In the Exit menu, select "Load Default Settings" and click "Enter" to continue. Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "ENTER" to exit the BIOS settings utility.
Actions after flashing
To make any special "rituals" after flashing is not needed, if you do not provide instructions: it is enough to remove the carrier that participated after flashing and test the work of the PC with the new software. If any failures are noticed, it makes sense to roll back to the previous version or find another, so as not to suffer both support for new components and the stability of the machine.
If your ASUS device is implemented on a modern motherboard, you can use the instruction how to flash the BIOS ASUS (Asus EZ Flash 2) (in this case, it is not necessary to create a bootable flash drive)
Preparatory stage:
- First of all we go to the Asus website.
- Choose your product (laptop or motherboard), then a series and model, then click the Enter key or the Search button.
- The site will offer to choose the operating system, if possible, select the one you use if it is in the list.
- We go to the BIOS section and download the latest version of Bios.
- Download the BIOS firmware utility - AFUDOS. You can do this on Toye the ASUS product page in the BIOS utility section. Or
- Create a DOS bootable flash drive (optional - another way to create a DOS boot flash drive)
- I also recommend connecting the firmware device to a free power source (for a laptop - fully charge a serviceable battery), because In the event of a power failure during the firmware process, the device will have to carry to the service center for recovery.
- We open our boot flash drive, write to it the AFUDOS program (file afudos.exe) and the BIOS itself (example: file P4C800B.ROM).
- We reboot and when the first picture appears on the monitor, press F8. We get into the quick start menu and choose our USB flash drive. Either when you start, click F2 for laptops or DEL for desktop PCs, go to the BOOT tab and put the flash drive tab, usually you need to set Removable Device in the 1st Boot Device pen, then press F10 and confirm that we want to save changes in the settings.
- Computer boot with flash disk, and will give an invitation to work with: \\\u003e on the black screen. (either the other letter of the disk - does not matter)
- To start the process of firmware Writing AFUDOS / I.p4C800B.ROM and click the Enter key. Launch of firmware bios
- Note: Do not turn off the power and do not restart the system during the BIOS update! This may lead to serious damage to your system.
- After completing the BIOS update, the utility will return to DOS. Remove the diskette (USB flash drive) and restart the system to enter the BIOS menu. Bios firmware completed
- Go to BIOS and disclosure settings to source values.
