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Can I update BIOS from windows?
Cariad†:
I know I posted a thread about this before but I'm wondering if I can update my BIOS from windows. Without going into the DOS environment?
Literally from windows...?
*EDIT*
ASUS Tek M5A88-M Motherboard.
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 0801, 18/11/2011
I'm aware that I have EZFlash but I still want to know if I can VIA windows.
Xrain:
There are a few new motherboards that are starting to support this feature.
I honestly would not recommend it. Simply because if windows ever crashes mid update it can brick your motherboard.
Just take the time and use a flash drive to do it with a dos loader. Yes it is more of a pain, but you should only need to flash your bios a few times in its lifetime.
Loke:
--- Quote from: Xrain on November 26, 2012, 11:41:23 AM ---There are a few new motherboards that are starting to support this feature.
I honestly would not recommend it. Simply because if windows ever crashes mid update it can brick your motherboard.
Just take the time and use a flash drive to do it with a dos loader. Yes it is more of a pain, but you should only need to flash your bios a few times in its lifetime.
--- End quote ---
Well, I have an old Dell laptop that flashed the BIOS just fine.
But yeah. You have a chance to brick it.
» Magic «:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/187437/how_to_update_your_bios.html
you should only do it if you NEED to really...
Samo:
If it's not broken don't fix it.
I had to recently update. Went without a hiccup.
Depending on your motherboard you'll have to find the specified way to do it. There are too many different ways with the new hardware.
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