Concerning flashing the P6N bios if needed

I was told I might need to flash my bios but am unclear on something based on some things I read in files from MSI's site. One file I had downloaded says not to flash from a floppy another at http://www.msicomputer.com/support/sup_tshoot.asp seems to say its okay to.
This is a new system and initially the HD drive wont be formated untill I install the OS so there is no way to copy the bios folder to the HD. I have made a boot cd in Nero with The bios info as well as 2 floppy disks, one is just a dos boot disk which I made on my XP system and the 2nd just containing the bios and flash utility.
Hopefully I wont need to flash the bios at all but in case I do here is my quandary. Hopefully I won't need to flash at all but if my CD doesn't work and I have to use the floppies, I read in one text file from MSI's site that I shouldn't flash the bios from a floppy, is that correct? Or is it a case of first boot using the boot floppy then once its at the a: prompt switch to the 2nd floppy and run the flash off of that disk? Since the installed HD will not even have been formated yet I can't copy thee bios files to the HD.

If you need to flash BIOS, do that from USB key or CD/DVD.

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Nothing but Black screen (fan, leds work) after flashing the latest bios...
Is there anything I can do, or just new bios/motherboard can help? (I tried resting the battery, F8 key..) Thanks in advance

I presume BIOS is screwed up. What you need is professional help with this so contact nearest service provider and ask for help.
By the way: check this forum using advanced search option. In the past I saw several interesting threads about BIOS recovering. Im pretty sceptic about it but maybe you will be lucky and find solution.

Flashed the wrong bios to Pavilion dv7- 6b57nr

My system was running really slow, with constant lockups, I tried every this to get it to function faster, it only improved slightly. I accidentally flashed the wrong bios to the system. the unit powers up, and the cap locked keys flashes twice then pauses, then twice again.
please help!

Hello!
That mistake is very unlikely. Kt3 uses AMI-bios, K7n Award-bios. There is also a big age difference. But the bios versions are numbered in a similar way:
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=bios&maincat_no=1&prod_no=497
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=bios&maincat_no=1&prod_no=546
My advice is not to update with that version, especially not with LiveUpdate. Make sure the Kt3 Ultra2 motherboard I linked to is your exact motherboard, and if you really-really need to update BIOS, download from there and do a "manual" update. If you do not have a problem: Do n o t update!
I might add that the numbering of BIOS versions is a little confusing sometimes. What is the exact name/number of the "11.5" version?

Flashing a Corrupted bios when the alternate bios still works

Now that many motherboards are coming out with a back up bios, many people are asking about how to flash the failed bios. (BIOS A & B)
All you need to do is download the bios you want to flash, then using a fat32 formated usb stick, run the forum bios flashing tool.
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
Do not begin this process unless your computer is 100% stable! Many bios failures are due to faulty ram etc, if you corrupt your "good" bios the board is dead!
1.) Remove any overclock you have.
2.) Boot using the working bios, with the memory stick inserted into the usb port.
3.) As soon as the flashing tool screen comes up and you need to input,reach down and switch to the nonworking bios. (DO NOT SWITCH FROM BIO A TO B UNTIL THE FLASHING TOOL HAS LOADED)
4.) Proceed with FLASH.
*This relates and has been tested on all mainboard with a true hardware switch. Z77a-gd80, M-Power, Big Bang X-power, X79a etc)
Note: If you use the above process with a z77a-gd65, it will appear that it has worked. The bios won't ACTUALLY switch unless the system is powered down. IE You will have it set to bio "b" after a power down and flash the bios. You then re-boot and switch to bios "A" and flash. In reality, you have just re-flashed bios "B" and wont see the difference until you actually power down the system. A re-boot will not switch the bios's!
Process for P67, Z68 and z77a-gd65:
Since the P67 & Z68 both have automatic software switches that operate their dual bios's, the process is a bit different.
If you want to flash both bios's or you see the led indicator showing a corrupt bios, you do a normal bios flash with a single extra step.
After a standard bios flash/ you realize one of your bios's are corrupted, enter bios and navigate to the security section and enable multi bios flashing. Save & Exit, and the board handles the rest.
Note: This will NOT work if you want to flash backwards. Multi bios update will flash to the most recent version installed. So if you have the P67 & Z68 make sure you don't flash your backup bios unless you are really sure you like the new one.
In the case of the z77-gd65 you are still able to achieve this, but you must flash your bios, power off the machine, switch the bios switch then flash again.
Z77A-GD65 Update:
In regards to the Z77A-GD65, it appears that the only bios the has a properly working multi bios update is version 10.5.
I would recommend to most of you to flash you bios "B" to this bios for recovery if nessesary. I am sure this will be corrected, but for now this seems to be true.
Also to note, you should always keep your back up bios at the earliest stable bios version so that it is a fail safe. Flashing both bios at the same time is really counter productive.
Thanks
Update: 06/07/2013
All new release mainboards (Z87) with multiple bios's are equipped with a true hardware switch. So the same process to recover a faulty bios remains the same as Z77a-gd80 onward.

When attempting to recover any of the LGA 1150 mainboards.
Please use FPT, which is included with the latest posted bios here: >>BIOSes<< If you would like to use an older or un-posted version, FPT can be downloaded here: <<<FPT for DOS>>>

MSI X58A-GD65 Flash/Re-Flash the New/Same BIOS

Hello.
I have some trouble with overclocking.
The BIOS always saves the Voltage settings but not the multiplier and MHZ and I would like to Re-Flash the same BIOS or a new one.
I can't find the BIOS that I have already flashed and the Live Update does not have any BIOS updates so I came here to ask.
Can I update to version V22.2 from this page? http://eu.msi.com/product/mb/X58A-GD65.html#/?div=BIOS
How can I find the BIOS that I already have and re-flash it?
PS) Please stay to topic questions don't tell me anything about my Cell Menu settings. They are fine because I have tried countless times to save them and only a few times they were actually saved and worked at 4 Ghz.

Maybe others know why your board is stated to only be available thru live update but a quick google search and I found a link to a file with the exact same name as that bios.
http://www.msi.com/service/download/bios-14654.html (bios version 22.2) I'm assuming it's the same one stated on the page for your board that you linked.
I would wait for the more knowledgable people to say what method to use or if it's safe before just flashing anything.
BTW- live update sucks and never seems to work properly. When I first got my board I was thrilled to see an update function built into the bios. first thing I did was use it and it flashed my bios to a version older than what it shipped with!

Flashing the bios on an X58 Platinum SLI

I'm just wondering how I can flash the AMI bios on my X58 Platinum SLI because the instructions ask to create a boot floppy, but the mainboard does not support floppy disks.

Why do you start a new topic, when the question was already answered in your other thread?
- TOPIC CLOSED -

Unknown Flash type in BIOS K7T turbo

I have tried to flash the my bios with newer version but it seems that it doesn't work out and the message is "Unknown flash type". Before this I already flashed the bios several times using different version until I used the 1.6 B for power bios from MSI then it seems that the bios get trapped couldn't get flashed with other version again. I ' m so desperate to flash my bios with BIOS ver 3.5 for K7T turbo2 but until now I can't get it done, could anyone help me how to solve this problem ?
My system :
K7T Turbo , BIOS ver 1.6 B power bios, ATHLON 1 G, RAM 384 MB, WIN 98 SE, LIVE! OEM, GE FORCE2 PRO.

Hi!
Happy to hear that you have things running again :D
The recommendation - in one sentence - is actually the way to flash as promoted by Bas and Assaf (moderators) for a long time and it has now found its way to the official website here (so I think you should thank them ) )
About the BIOSes: when you go through the list of available BIOSes, you will see that the earlier versions were issued because there were problems to be solved. after 3.0 or so there will be only some evolution in relation to new hardware (and for those versions - I remember in particular 3.4 some problems were reported).
Version 3.2 has proven its stability for a long time now and, unless you need the updates because - for instance - you have a 160 GB HDD, there is no need to go higher than 3.2 ...
Hope this helps (and: have FUN! :D )
Hans

MSI P6N Diamond - Flashing the BIOS

hi all,
I am using a MSI P6N Diamond motherboard. I have gone several years without a problem.
However, recently, I decided to upgrade from 4GB of RAM to 8GB of RAM. I confirmed with Crucial that the memory I was purchasing was guaranteed to be compatible with the existing RAM.
To that end, I flashed the BIOS to the latest version using the MSI Utility program and followed the instructions. The operation was a success.
However, after doing this I noticed that occasionally I will get a "blue screen" when Windows is about to boot. At first I thought it might be a faulty RAM module, so I removed all memory sticks except one which I have been using for years. I know that RAM module is not faulty but I ran memtest86+ to be sure and it did not report any problems. But the blue screen problem still occurs.
The blue screen doesn't occur every time, but it is rather easy to reproduce. I will likely see it at least once on every 4-5 reboots. I can't read anything because it flies by too fast.
Has anyone ever heard of such a thing when updating the BIOS on a P6N motherboard? How can I get additional information on the blue screen?

Quote from: Bernhard on 23-September-11, 11:11:46
Can you provide a screenshot of your CPU-Z memory and SPD tabs.
Note: I currently have all 8GB of RAM installed.
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/9532/memoryaj.jpg
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/1314/spd1.jpg
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6558/spd2j.jpg
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/2730/spd3.jpg
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/2163/spd4s.jpg
Quote from: Bernhard on 23-September-11, 11:11:46
At this stage I would recommend you flash back to the BIOS that you were running previously with success.
I would like to save this as a last resort if possible. I know that this is a risky procedure. Do I need v1.3 in order to support 8GB of RAM?
Quote from: Bernhard on 23-September-11, 11:11:46
What are the error codes of your BSODs. Bottom tight of your task bar is a little flag, left click on it and open the Action Centre. At the top of the dialog you will see Security and Maintenance. Expand the Maintenance option. Select an option called "View reliability history". Now you can click on all the red crossed items in the date/timeline and then then View the technical detail, which should include the BSOD codes wherever there are any.
I'm not sure if Vista Home Premium is different, but I don't see a flag in bottom right of the task bar. However, if I right click My Computer->Manage there is a Reliability and Performance->Reliability Monitor. I believe this is equivalent to what you are referring to, as it shows the red crossed items and shows application/hardware failures, etc. Here is a screenshot of that:
http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/2452/reliability.jpg
The problem is that it doesn't show any of the red crossed items for this issue. I have seen at least 4 or 5 of them on 9/22 but nothing is listed on that date. When this blue screen occurs, it seems to occur as soon as the "Microsoft Windows" screen appears while booting. It will show the black Microsoft Windows loading screen and the loading bar and blue screen almost immediately. Is it possible that the problem occurs too soon for it to appear here?
EDIT: I should also note that I have reformatted and reinstalled Windows but the problem persists.
Another odd issue just occurred to me but I'm not sure if it's related. After reinstalling Windows, I would get a "New Hardware found" popup box for the onboard Creative sound. I installed the Creative sound driver, but I would still get the "New Hardware found" box for the onboard Creative sound after rebooting. It looks like that problem has gone away, though.

I need help making a boot able DVD to flash the bios of a505 6005

I am running win 7 pro 64 bit and I am trying to flash the bios on my A505-6005 and I need real simple instructions on making a bootable DVD Help please. Nikki
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Satellite A505-S6005
ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.40 for Satellite A500/A505 (PSAT6U/PSAT9U)
When you execute the download file (sat6v140.exe) it decompresses into several files in the sat6v140 folder.
Among those, is the readme.txt attached, which explains how to create the CD.
Burn a CD or DVD from an ISO file
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Minimum hardware needed to flash the BIOS.

K8N Neo4 Platinum MS-7125 (v1.0) MB. What is the minimum hardware needed on the motherboard to flash the BIOS using the recommended floppy with CD support and enabling the temporary virtual drive like the instructions say to do? MSI support recommends I flash to the latest BIOS (W7125NMS.145) before I start using my San Diego 4000+. So I was hoping to flash while I'm building the system up before I install the OS. So I guess what I'm asking, can I flash with just the CPU/fan, video card/monitor, and memory? And no hard drives installed?
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Should I flash the bios? K8T NEO FIS2R

Ok... I have a K8T NEO FIS2R mobo. A couple of friends of mine have been telling me to flash the bios to the most current version... Then some other people have been telling me that it is too risky and I should hold off untill something goes wrong that I know a bios flash can fix...
I'm just wondering what is the concencious here... should I flash it, or should I stay with the current version I have now(the one that came with the mobo) I Like to have my computer as up to date as possible, but all the reports of bad flashes have me a little worried. This is a procedure that I have never done before, and I dont want to mess it up.
If I should flash, Any insight, tips, tricks, special instructions, etc... would be greatly appriciated.
Thanks!
Magnum

Thanks guys for the quick responces... I'm used to not getting a responce from forums for 12-24hrs and here it is less than 24hrs later and I have 10 responces.
I'm not at my computer in question right now, but I am almost positive that my bios is ver1.0. Same one that came with my mobo.
At this point I am leaning towards flashing... If basically the only way to mess it up is to have my power fail, then I dont think I will have a problem. I'll just borrow an UPS from work here to be on the safe side.
hypothetically if i follow the instructions to a tee(windows flash/live update) are there any other ways it can mess it up? I just want to get a hold on all the places where I could mess it up.
Will live update take me all the way through the procedure, or do I need a separate set of instructions to read off of during the flash?
Also what gear will I need... floppy disk? anything else?
Sorry about all the questions, just want to make sure I do this right the first time!
Thanks!
Magnum

Powermac G5 & GeForce 6200 Do I Really Need To Flash The Card?

Here I go Again! I got a nice deal on a Powermac G5 1.8 & I would like to Upgrade the AGP Graphics Card. I have a Card that the sites say will work, but since it came out of my PC, they talk about needing to Flash The Card first. The procedure is a long winded one & I'm wondering if this is really needed. I don't want to just put the card in the G5 & have something fail. BTW. the Graphics Card is a Geforce 6200 DDR2 256MB AGP. The other thing that concerns me is the G5 takes DDR PC3200 Ram & this Graphics Card is DDR2. Will that make a difference? So does anyone have experience on this sort of thing? I would appreciate the Help. Thanks in advance.

The 256 MB of VRAM might run bigger or more Displays, but won't be any faster than a 64 MB card for that reason alone.
Which Video card is in it now?
At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac.
Then click on More Info>Hardware>Graphics/Displays and report like this...
NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT:
Chipset Model:          GeForce 7800GT
Type:          Display
Bus:          PCI
Slot:          SLOT-1
VRAM (Total):          256 MB
Vendor:          nVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID:          0x0092
Revision ID:          0x00a1
ROM Revision:          2152.2
Displays:
VGA Display:
Resolution:          1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Depth:          32-bit Color
Core Image:          Supported
Main Display:          Yes
Mirror:          Off
Online:          Yes
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Need help finding a BIOS flash tool and BIOS updates for HP Compaq nc8230 running Windows 7

I put together this laptop. It didnt come with a hardrive, and basically I installed everything from the ground up.
It is an HP Compaq nc8230, IDE Hard drive, Windows 7 32 bit. The BIOS on it is the original one. I've searched far and wide, but to no avail, it seems there's zero support for this model anymore.
Basically it was never intended to go beyond Vista, back in 2004 when this model was introduced.
The reason I am searching for some kind of BIOS update, whether it is BIOS or SMBios is to get the ACPI driver to recognize the primary laptop battery. This is crucial: it only sees both as the travel battery. Other than that, all else is fine.

Hi:
Here is the latest BIOS update for your notebook.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=32...
You cannot use the windows based flash because you installed windows 7, so I provided the link to the DOS based flash.
You need to use a USB floppy drive for this update.
Oh, and the card reader won't work unless you install this updated driver which is not on your PC's support and driver page.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=32...
Also, here is the link to your PC's support and driver page...
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Flashing the BIOS

I've just updated to the newest BIOS for my K7N2 Delta-ILSR mobo. Was just wondering if I need to flash my BIOS with earlier BIOS versions or will the newest one (which I already have) do? Are all the updates in the older BIOS versions contained in the latest BIOS update?

Updating bios is not a matter of kind of sport. You should update bios only if you need to.- And yes, latest bios ver. have all older updates.

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I flashed the BIOS on my dv4 2045dx with the F17 BIOS, NOW Black screen. Now even when pressing the windows and the B key when powering, the screen stay black. Lights, fan, HD, USB drive with HP_TOOLS partition and bios backup flashes goes on for some time with some beeping every 15 sec.
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Hello KenyaKitten
I understand after flashing your bios the PC will not boot. I will do all I can to help with this issue.
First thing let’s do a hard reset, remove all devices from the PC including battery and power cable. Once all is removed press and hold power button for 15-20 seconds. Once that is done insert only battery and charging cable. Try to boot now, if getting same response move to next line below.
Next, I want you to try is to boot into the bios menu. Turn the PC off and as you turn it on tap the F10 key repeatedly. Hopefully this boots you into the bios menu. Screen will look a little bluish grey and have setup utility across the top.
Also if the PC starts beeping at you while you’re tapping you can stop. Now if you reach that screen you may get a box that say save changes and exit choose no. (Note your mouse doesn't work on this screen so you would need to use the arrow keys)
After that press F9 another box will up come about reset defaults, accept that. Then press F10 to save and exit. The notebook will attempt to boot.
Also please inform me if you notice the number lock or caps lock keys blinking off and on. Also please let me know if the PC beeps at you while tapping F10 regardless if the bios comes up or not.
Please respond at your earliest convenience when you get further information.
Thank you.
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