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The easier question would be what IS a reason to update. If your software or hardware does not support the functions they were meant to and your BIOS has firmware that can make it function, then this is reason enough to consider flashing yur BIOS. Upgrading BIOS is something you simply don't do on a whim as you could adversely compromise behavior and possibly indirectly damage other hardware.

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When do you need to upgrade system BIOS?

Whenever a BIOS update provides functionality not currently supported that is required by the operating system or hardware.


How can you update a BIOS?

It depends on type of the system. Some support update direcly from OS with following reboot and automatic update of the system. Other type is updated through BIOS dialog. And the last type is updated from bootable media.


How do you update bios in a corrupted system?

The real question is, how do you know your BIO's have a virus?If for some reason they really are corrupt. You will have to flash the firmware. If that's not possible the get another motherboard.


Can the system BIOS be reprogrammed to update its content?

You can flash the BIOS. I wouldn't recommend it, as it won't give much of an improvement UNLESS you're experiencing BSOD, crashing, etc. If this is the case you can go to your motherboard manufacturers website and they should have a BIOS update you can d/l.


When do you need to upgrade the system?

Whenever a BIOS update provides functionality not currently supported that is required by the operating system or hardware.


How can you do bios update?

Hi there,here is what I can do for you.Wish for help. Perform the update. Run the downloaded installer or application executable for the BIOS updating software. If the software prompts you for a floppy, use a formatted 1.44MB 3.5" floppy disk. It doesn't matter if the floppy is blank or not because the data will be overwritten if you don't mind wiping the disk. 1. If using a floppy, insert it into the drive and restart the system to boot from it. Some floppy images contain an "autoexec.bat" file to automatically run the BIOS update. Others will just have the update software, the updated BIOS image, and possibly a 'readme' text file containing directions. If there are no directions, but there are at least two files (ie: "A06_123.bin" and "awflash.exe"), follow this example: Enter a command such as "awflash A06_123.bin" and press enter. This will execute the update software and specify the A06_123.bin file to flash the BIOS. 2. Compare the two versions. Most BIOS update software will read the existing BIOS image and determine its version, then compare this to the downloaded BIOS image. If the system's existing BIOS version is older, perform the update. The user interface of BIOS software may vary greatly, yet typically menu buttons or selections such as "Write", "Update", or "Confirm" will perform the BIOS update. Save


How do you update bios on my laptop?

I currently am running on a Fujitsu Siemens Amilo li 2727 and i want to find out how i update the bios on my laptop.


List three main categories of BIOS?

Power-on self-test (POST): Checks hardware components during startup. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) settings: Allows users to configure system settings like boot order and time/date. BIOS updates: Enable users to update the BIOS firmware for improved system compatibility and functionality.


Update BIOS settings in compaq presario V3000?

To update BIOS settings on a Compaq Presario V3000, you will first need to download the latest BIOS update from the official Compaq website. Ensure your laptop is connected to a power source throughout the update process to prevent any interruptions. Follow the specific instructions provided with the BIOS update file to successfully update the BIOS settings on your Compaq Presario V3000. Remember to proceed with caution, as updating the BIOS incorrectly can potentially harm your laptop.


Need help getting a BIOS update. Or please help find another solution. Have an AMD FX 8120 PRocessor and I can't play BO2 and ppl say I need a BIOS update. Is this true and how. I have a 2.4 version.?

I doubt you need to update the BIOS. Having an outdated BIOS would cause the whole system to be unstable and buggy, not just affect one game in particular. If you had given your whole system specs, I might have been able to help you. Other than that, it may be because your graphics card is not powerful enough, you need to update your graphics cards's drivers or you have installed the game wrong.


What two downloads are usually required to install a BIOS update?

I would have to say that you would need the updater software and the actual BIOS update (firmware)


If the system stops during a bios update can you use the Ctrl plus Alt plus Del to recover?

ctrl+alt+del doesn't recover anything. and you can use it only on windows, not on bios.