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UPDATING
YOUR BIOS We here at Softsale
Software updated our BIOS on our Compaq and Dell computers and we
noticed a big difference plus we noticed updated support of certains utilities
and software.Before you update
When you push the power button
to boot up your computer,it
searches for the
BIOS or Basic Input/ Output System.This is a small set of instructions
the computer must use to check the components If your BIOS is outdated,your
computer may not be able to use certain features of your hardware. This
will,in turn,cause your PC to run inefficient and eventually fail to run
some devices at all.To update your BIOS is to increase your computer's
speed and compatibility with newer hardware. Your BIOS can be updated by
downloading a small software patch and "Flashing" the software
onto the BIOS memory chip located on the motherboard. This software should
be downloaded onto a floppy As with all software you update
on your computer, stop and take the time to copy or backup
your bios. Should something go wrong while you are updating your
current bios,you will have a backup copy on hand. Use a backup
utility such as cmos.zip
to backup a copy of your bios or use print screen to have a written copy
of your bios.
You can find the latest update
for your BIOS by first knowing the latest version of BIOS installed on
your computer.To find out the type and version of BIOS you have,check
your documentation for this data.Or Other ways to know the type
of BIOS you have is to select Start,Programs,Accessories,System,and
System Information. The bios will be found in the "System Settings To Copy" section.
Write the manufacturer and date of your bios.You can now perform a search
on the Internet to locate the bios web site and download any updates that
may be available.This procedure is to be followed if you have Windows
98. For Windows Me and Windows XP,select Start, Programs in Windows Me and All Programs in Windows XP.Then select Accessories,System Tools,System Information,System Summary Section, section and BIOS.
Once you know the version of
BIOS you have,go to their website and download the latest version onto
a floppy disk..Once the
download is complete,leave the diskette in the floppy drive,and
close your Internet Now you re-boot
your computer and if the computer reads the floppy,it will erase
the old BIOS from the Flash Memory and install the new software.This same
procedure is used regardless of what operating system is installed on
your computer.. The Bios is quick to install but you must take great care in not allow
power lose in the middle of flashing or stalling the new software.If power
is lost by such lighting during a storm or your 6 year old pulling the
surge protector from the wall outlet,you will have to use your bios backup
to replace the old bios.
If you don't have a backup,you may have to take the PC to the manufacturer
to have the bios installed. It will well worth updating your bios if you
simply ensure there are no senseless means of power You may consider upgrading your BIOS to risky but its really easy,fast,and
well woth the time.Your PC should perform much better and provide you
with the standards to support the most up to date
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Otis F. Cooper
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