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What is the easiest way to obtain the latest software to upgrade BIOS?
By going to the manufacturers website and downloading the latest flash update.
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.
What is the best source for BIOS updates?
The motherboard manufacturer's web site is the best source for BIOS updates.
You installed a SATA 500G hard drive but the motherboard only allows 137G How do you change this?
You may be able to update the bios or install a driver from the drive manufacturers website.
What are the different types bios?
In PCs the most common are AWARD, AMI and Phoenix. Some PC manufacturers use their own BIOS.
How many beeps a computer make when you know that a keyboard controller failed or video controller failed?
You will need your pc manual if you have it or download it by looking at the manufacturers website for the Model of your PC , as such manufacturers have different bios in the motherboard which will have different error code meanings
Where can a person go to get more information on Matalica?
Information on the American heavy metal rock band Metallica can be found online from their official website. The website has extensive data on their history and member bios.
Why does the American Megatrends screen come up on boot?
They are the manufacturers of the BIOS that your computer has.
Where can i find my computer's original bios file?
In your computer BIOS-chip or in the manufature website.
Who are the manufacturers of system BIOS programs?
There are several BIOS manufacturers in existence. Phoenix and American Megatrends (AMI) are the two major ones still in existence (Award was purchased by Phoenix in 1998). Some OEMs, notably Toshiba, also develop their own BIOS in-house.
What is BIOS battery?
The function of a bios battery is basically to reset your bios if something goes wrong and you corrupt it. Bios batteries usually contain a little bit of information on them. Therefore, when you remove a bios battery, it goes back to default settings. **Note** removing a bios battery is usually a last resort to reset your bios. There are several other ways to reset your bios such as a jumper cable or (included in some never motherboards,) a reset bios switch.
How much does a BIOS cost?
It's not really clear how much a BIOS costs since they're not marketed to end users but are sold to motherboard manufacturers. A BIOS is essentially a part of a motherboard. A BIOS is likely to be removable on a modern motherboard and technically it could be possible to replace a BIOS if it went bad or if for some reason it was to be upgraded, but for BIOS upgrades usually it is sufficient to flash (reprogram) the existing BIOS.
