There is also IBM, the original creator of a BIOS for the personal computer platform as well as other companies that develop a BIOS for their personal computers.
My computer's BIOS was made by American Megatrends, one of the main producers of BIOS systems for personal computers. I think that almost all of my PCs have used their BIOS.
You need to find out the motherboard manufacturer and the model number; then go to the manufacturer website, look up your motherboard and look for a BIOS download. Make sure you follow the proper procedure recommended by your motherboard manufacturer for flashing the BIOS.
BIOS Stand for Basic Input Output System AMI Stands for America Megatrends Inc. Which is the name of the equipment manufacturer.
The motherboard manufacturer's web site is the best source for BIOS updates.
That depends on the tool used to upgrade. Most tools provided by the manufacturer will not allow you to load an older version of the BIOS. A generic Flash utility may allow you to load an older version. Also, most Intel motherboards have a built-in BIOS repair tool that can load a BIOS from a floppy if the main BIOS is corrupted. This can usually be done safely with an older version of the BIOS.
You would have to take it to the manufacturer to get BIOS re-loaded.
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.
No, the key-presses required differ from manufacturer to manufacturer.
No, the key-presses required differ from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Beep codes
You can probably download the bios for the motherboard, video card, etc. that has been damaged. Usually the downloaded file will be able to install the bios itself.
Flashing the BIOS refers to the process of updating or replacing the firmware stored in a computer's BIOS chip. This update can improve system stability, add support for new hardware, or fix bugs. The process typically involves downloading the new BIOS version from the manufacturer's website and using a utility to write it to the BIOS chip. It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully, as an incorrect flash can render the system inoperable.