K7t266pro2 bios flash walk through

I cant find a link to a bios flash walk through for
the K7T266PRO2 ver 2.
I need to have the beta 3.74 bios
(newer tryed it before)
Please help.
Grethe

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php
if you use ntfs use the none fat32 way

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Bios Flashing and Recovery

BIOS FLASHING
We do not recommend using the MSI LiveUpdate tool to update your BIOS! It may be okay for updating your drivers, but please do not use it to flash the BIOS in Windows!
Windows-based flashing - If you REALLY insist on flashing the BIOS under Windows, if you encounter any error during flashing, whatever you do, DON'T restart your PC! Try again until the flash is successful, otherwise your board will not start! Disable any anti-virus program (along with any other programs) prior to flashing.
Boards with built-in M-Flash function - While M-Flash work's properly most of the time, it has still proved to be less reliable than the forum tool / manual flash.
Before flashing your BIOS, you must ensure your system is fully stable! Any instabilities can cause a bad flash and create an expensive paper weight. Included with the forum flash tool is MEMTEST, we recommend running this for 2 or more passes prior to a flash.
If you do not understand what your BIOS is, or what it does, please read: >> BIOS. What it is, and all you need to know <<
Our first choice we recommend you use is our own USB flashing tool, developed by Svet.
It is important to note, that the only way to flash the ME extension of the BIOS of modern Intel boards is through the use special processes. The bios versions posted by moderators here: >>BIOSes<< include the additional files to accomplish this. These bios are all official and are directly from MSI.
>>>MSI Forum HQ USB Flashing Tool<<<
If you are unable to use the MSI HQ USB BIOS Flashing Tool
>>How to create a dos bootable USB stick>>
It is important to note that if any BIOS, EC FIRMWARE or any other type of FIRMWARE downloaded from MSI for a manual flash contains an BAT file it must be used. Not doing so will cause the flash to fail and require RMA.
For Intel Users, flash via FPT
Socket LGA 1150 : >>ME 9 FPT files & Instruction>>
Many of the bios versions posted here: >>BIOSes<< Contain a .bat file. All you need to do is extract all of the contents of the archive into the root directory of a DOS bootable USB stick and run the bat file from pure DOS.
Socket LGA 1155 & 2011: >>ME 7&8 FPT Files and instruction<<
Linux users
See this topic: >>Flash your BIOS, the Linux way! [beware the dangers!!]<<
Modified and BETA BIOSes
Use only at your own risk! All BETA BIOS versions posted by the moderators of this forum are directly from MSI and will not effect your warranty.The use of user modified BIOS versions may damage the board and may void your warranty. Exercise extreme caution in regards to user posted BIOS versions. Please also be aware that MSI and this forum can not be held responsible if you trash your mobo by using a modded, beta or otherwise incorrect BIOS.
WHEN IT ALL GOES WRONG...
BIOS RECOVERY
In many cases, provided the 'bootblock' of your BIOS is not corrupted during a bad flash, the BIOS can often be recovered by following the recovery procedures detailed below. NOTE: this recovery method should not be followed for normal practice of updating your BIOS!
For Modern MSI Systems, refer to:
<<Multi-Bios Equipped Mainboards>>
<<Single-Bios Equipped Mainboards>>
Legacy Systems:
For Award BIOS
Make a bootable floppy disk*
Copy the Award flash utility & BIOS file to the said floppy disk
Create an autoexec.bat with "Award_Flash_Utility BiosFilename" in the content (e.g. awdfl823K w6378vms.130)
Sample on how to create an autoexec:
a. On Windows, open the notepad
b. On the notepad, write "awdfl823K w6378vms.130" (without the " ")**
c. Save the file as autoexec.bat
Boot up system with the said floppy (it will take less than 2 minutes before screen comes out)
Re-flash the BIOS & reboot.
*Need a bootable floppy disk? Look here: http://www.bootdisk.com
**Make sure you enter the correct filenames for your flasher program and BIOS ROM file!
For AMI BIOS
Rename the desired AMI BIOS file to AMIBOOT.ROM and save it on a floppy disk. e.g. Rename A569MS23.ROM to AMIBOOT.ROM
Insert this floppy disk in the floppy drive. Turn On the system and press and hold Ctrl-Home to force update. It will read the AMIBOOT.ROM file and recover the BIOS from the A drive.
When 4 beeps are heard you may remove the floppy disk and restart the computer.
For new boards with AMI BIOS core 8 (4MB)
Discovered by Jack The Newbie:
Of course, the steps are similar to the standard AMI BIOS Recovery Procedure for internal floppy drives (rename corresponding BIOS File to AMIBOOT.ROM, hit CTRL + HOME after starting the system).
What has to be done (tested on P45 Platinum):
1. An optical SATA Drive needs to be connected to one of the Intel ICH10R SATA ports. {After a lot of testing, I found that it does not work with the same optical drive connected to the SATA Ports hosted by the secondary JMicron Controller. Also, using an optical drive on the JMicron IDE/PATA port does not help either.}
2. A proper BIOS File has to be renamed to AMIBOOT.ROM and burned on an empty CD.
3. CMOS-Clear with main A/C power cable removed from PSU has to be performed. {If this step is not done, the system will reboot after pressing CTRL + Home and will not proceed with recovery procedure.}
4. Press CTRL + Home to trigger BIOS Recovery. -> The system should enter BIOS Recovery Routine. {Will basically work with both USB & PS/2 keyboard. However, a PS/2 Keyboard is recommended as the system will respond earlier to PS/2 Keyboard than to USB Devices.}
What should happen now:
1. After pressing CTRL + HOME the LED Status should change to "Intializing Hard Disk Controller" and there should be access to the optical drive connected to the Intel ICH10R SATA ports.
2. It can take up to 30+ seconds until the BIOS File that was renamed to AMIBOOT.ROM is found. {Drive Bay can be opened to try a different CD without turning off or restarting the system.}
3. When the system finds the BIOS File, LED Status will change to "Testing RTC" and there should be a message on the screen indicating that the Flash Recovery Procedure has started.
4. Since the BIOS File is 4MB in size, it will take a while until the BIOS is actually reflashed.
Its also possible that BIOS recovery on boards with AMIBIOS8 can be done using a FAT-formatted USB stick, containing the renamed BIOS file. Be warned, in some circumstances it may take several moments before recovery procedure actually begins. See Bas' reply below for further information.
BIOS recovery on Wind netbooks
See this post here:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=130509.msg982711#msg982711
BIOS recovery on non-UEFI notebooks
In order to recovery this type of system you will need an FAT32 formatted USB stick.
Download the applicable bios from MSI's website and rename this bios.
It must be re-named to either AMIBOOT.ROM or xxxxIMS.ROM / xxxxAMS.ROM You may need to try each way to determine which one is necessary.
Then place the renamed bios onto the root directory of the FAT32 formatted USB stick.
Now you are ready to cover the Notebook.
To do this, remove the AC power cord and battery. Once that has been completed, install the USB stick you prepared earlier.
Now, apply AC power (leaving the battery disconnected) and turn on the notebook. Recovery should begin after 5 minutes.
IF ALL ELSE FAILS...
Locate the BIOS chip on your mainboard. If it is soldered directly to the PCB like...
...then you have no choice but to return the board to your supplier, or to MSI, for replacement.
To request an RMA from MSI, open a support ticket at https://register.msi.com/ocss/
If your BIOS chip is in a socket, like...
...then you may be able to source a replacement BIOS chip, either from MSI, or from a website such as www.badflash.com
Updated 11/21/2013, original post by Stu

A.) Download >>this<< bios archive and place it on your desktop. Do not decompress.
B.) Download and install the >>MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<< .
C.) Insert your FAT32 formatted usb stick.
D.) Make sure that all win 8 options are disabled. (Fast Boot etc) Also make sure the legacy USB is enabled.
E.) Start the forum flash tool and select option 1. Then point the tool at the compressed archive we downloaded earlier. Then to your USB Flash Drive.
F.) Boot to the USB from working bios B.
G.) Once it booted successfully switch to bios A without powering down or rebooting
H.) Now follow the directions and let the tool flash bios A with desired version

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Just recently I've come into owning a MSI 7950 GX2 video card.
Apparently this card won't work with the K9N unless I flash upgrade the BIOS (using A7250NMS, V1.20)
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I have two choices to use these brand new video card:
1: Try to flash the BIOS (with the obvious risks involved)
2: Replace the K9N board with one that is compatible with the 7950 (bearing in mind the other problems with the K9N)
I've read artcles from this site and MSI about flashing using a NTFS file system and I'm not confident.
I know this post is between BIOS and motherboards so it was hard to decide where to place it.
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( the capacitor fix , see info in the "Post your K9N Ultra/Platinum (non SLI) 'Power Off' Issues Here (NForce 570 MCP)" thread)
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=99924.0
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Hello all! I made sure to check all of the R40 threads for information on this, and have been unable to find anything, I was hoping you could help me!
I recently purchased a Thinkpad R40 type 2682 - 6GU, and absolutely love it! I maxed out the RAM (1 gig), and it came equipped with Windows XP professional. It has the internal 802.11a/b wireless pci card.
I just purchased the IBM Thinkpad MiniPCI Atheros 802.11g card, and saw that I will need the latest BIOS
Version: 1.27
Release Date: 2006/06/30
1ouj24us.exe
installed for the card to work. I checked, and I currently have 1.14 .
I downloaded the file straight from the Lenova Support & Downloads site. I read the readme file, and followed all of the instructions, and it isn't doing anything. I will give a detailed description of what I am doing, to see if you can pinpoint something I am doing wrong, or a setting somewhere I need to change.
1.   saved file as C:\bios\1ouj24us.exe
2.   opened start menu --> run
3.   typed in c:\bios\1ouj24us.exe --> enter
4.   clicked "run"
5.   accepted EULA
6.   chose "next" through the first 4 messages
7.   chose "next" on the next 1 of 4 messages
At this point, the computer restarts, logs into windows (no user accounts or passwords setup yet to avoid the mess of that during BIOS flash), loads like normal, and no further process on the BIOS flash. I have done this at least 20 times on the same machine, and it still has BIOS ver 1.14 .
Can you please help?!?
Thanks in advance,
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A generic card will throw a "1802 error" in a R40, where the original one won't.
You can't update BIOS on a machine that has a bad battery or charging issues, BTW.
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After BIOS flash, case buttons no longer work 790FX-GD70

Hello,
I was getting a Hypersink flood error and with much research found that a flash of the bios is a fix for this.
I have flashed the BIOS plenty of times on other motherboards. BIOS flash went smoothly (I used this forums bootloader). Ever since flashing of the BIOS, I can't turn on the computer unless it is through the power button on the motherboard itself. I have tested the switch independently and they work fine. Post is fine, runs windows fine, time and date are correct, etc...
Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?
Equipment:
Motherboard: MSI 790FX-GD70 c3
Chip: AMD Phenom II x4 955
BIOS software: Latest version

After an update of BIOS, pull power cable out and clear CMOS.
However, I am not sure the BIOS update and a non-working power-button are related. What case have you got?
Please say if your system uses a PSU, and if so name and model.

Might be a dumb question...bios flashing...

I created the DOS boot disk, rebooted, but I can't get to C drive...only A
I went through first 6 letters and none were correct.
I followed these directions;
When you get the A:\ prompt, type the following sequence:
C: <enter> (I get an unspecified drive notice)
cd\test <enter>
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Get the win98 bootdisk from www.bootdisk.com , and follow the instructions for bios flashing with a ntfs-formatted system :
(the RAM-drive is important) (all out of the official MSI-document from the zipped bios-file)
(I tried it with an official 98bootdisk first but had no ram-drive, the 1 from bootdisk.com has :D )
Flashing the BIOS for Non-FAT file system (Thanks to Forum Moderator Assaf for his valuable contribution)
1.Check your BIOS for BIOS FLASH DISABLED and ENABLE it, some boards have this function.For Example:
K7T266 Pro (MS-6380) -BIOS setup/chipset setup/BIOS protection/disabled
2.Know Your model number
a. Open your case and look for the MS-XXXX number on the motherboard between the PCI slots, also check the version number that is written there as well. (some motherboards are named like K7T Turbo, make sure you have the right version number)
b. Boot up your system & take a look at the top left screen during POST, you should see something like "A6380MS v1.7 122101" This means the board is MS-6380 with BIOS version 1.7
Hint: Many systems are clearing this message very fast, the bios version is then unreadable, you can either press “PAUSE” or disable the “Quick Boot” in the BIOS setup.
3.Download the BIOS that matches your motherboard AND version number (some motherboards are named like K7T Turbo, make sure you have the right version number). BIOS can be found according to the CPU type of your board like if your CPU is Intel P4 478 type then look here
<http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/socket_478.php>
if you cannot find the BIOS that matches your board, try here <http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/more.php>
4.Extract the file you have downloaded to a floppy (not the win ME/98 startup floppy) by double clocking the file in windows mode and supplying the path a:\
5.Boot the computer using a windows ME or windows 98 startup disk. It must be one of these! A plain boot disk will not be good enogh.
If you do not have Windows ME or 98 to create the floppy you can make one on a friend's computer.
6.When boot is done there will be a message on the screen showing :"Diagnostic tools were successfully loaded to drive" followed by a single letter.
This letter is the leter assigned to the RAMDRIVE. This RAMDRIVE is a virtual drive in the system memory and can be accessed and controlled like any other drive with DOS commands such as:
MD - Make Directory
Copy - copy a file
Deleate - Deleate a file
There is one important difference which is that being in the system memory this drive is wiped once the computer is restarted or shut down.
7.Replace the startup floppy with the one containing the flash utility and bios ROM files previously extracted in windows.
8.Copy the 2 files to the RAMDRIVE by using the DOS command copy.
Here is an example, in this example the flash utility is AWFL814B.EXE ,the ROM file is w6373nms.220 and the RAMDRIVE letter assignment is D
copy awfl814b.exe d:\
copy w6337nms.220 d:\
9.Change the current working directory to the RAMDRIVE root directory, with the example case of the RAMDRIVE being drive D this is done by simply done with the command d:
10.Execute the flash utility with the ROM file as a command line argument, with this example:
awfl814b w6373nms.220
If you wish to save the current bios you must specify the full path a:\filename. Specifying only a file name will save the bios to the RAMDRIVE which will be wiped after restarting the computer and the file will not be saved.
a:\bios.old is an example of the correct way to save the bios.
11.Reboot your system when prompted
12. If your system doesn't boot after you flashed, please refer to the BIOS recovery method as described

Lenovo n500 - crashed winxp during bios flash upgrade

Hi all...
During the Bios upgrade (52ch04ww.exe) crashed windowsxp, rebooted, and never boots again. No bios, no screen (video)..
How i can restore my bios or reset to the factory? None see on monitor - black screen and no boot.
Maybe know anybody some bootable automated bios/flash recovery software?
Thanks..

Hem, forget your Notebook.
On my old HP Notebook i did an bios flash from bios which was not for my notebook , the Laptop goes on, but the screen is black and it does nothing.
Your problem is, during the update or flash, and crash there are no bios on the ROM anymore, or maybe not the whole BIOS.
So, there are some solutions:
1) Forget the laptop, because, if you got warranty, contact Lenovo, but they can say, that you should pay for the new motherboard with the BIOS on it. By HP it costs 230€ - 300€ (for a bit more i bayed my Lenovo Notebook), or they will do it IF the mistake was done by Lenovo (by HP somebody put the BIOS file for my laptop, under the Category for my laptop, but it was BIOS from an other Laptop, mistake done by HP, they pay!).
But if its your mistake, sorry, through the laptop out of the window.
2) Other way: There are no other ways. In the old PC's you could change the ROM-Chip. you could buy it on ebay, or some little companies. BUT, the ROM chip from lenovo notebooks, are soldered in the motherboard like by HP, so you cant change them.
3) Trying to boot from CD/DVD/USB-Floppy/USB-Flash:
This wont help! Because the BIOS (Hardware Layer ) is no more, so the Hardware doesn't know what to do.
For example if the BIOS ok, the system becomes command what to do, to do a POST test or something like that, then you can chose by pressing keys what the system should do, for example boot.
But without BIOS, the system do not have the commands any more.
So
Contact the Lenovo Support Service, and ask what could you do, and how much the repair costs.
I learned one thing, NEVER DO THE BIOS flash under windows!
I mean it was not my mistake by my HP notebook, but it could happen with each notebook, when it crashes.
so,
i hope i could help you, sorry for bad news.
write after you phone Lenovo.
and remember
Don't change a running system.
Gryshchenko
Don't change a runing system!

MSI Gaming 5 Z97 00 Error Code after Bios Flash

Was using a USB for bios flash through the uefi bios. I chose ME flash, and it flashed ME then rebooted and then flashed the bios and then it finally rebooted but to a black screen. After a few minutes, I restart the computer and it has an 00 error code now. I removed the graphics card and cleared the CMOS.

Quote from: HighMans on 05-October-14, 04:04:37
I flipped the PSU off, I always do that.
remove the power cord itself from the electrical outlet
after that proceed with >>Clear CMOS Guide<<
Quote
PSU:
12v rail Rating of listed PSU: 384W
CPU: G3258
Memory: Corsair 8GB XMS
SSD/ HDD: Seagate 1TB and a PNY SSD
CPU COOLER: Coolermaster Hyper Plus 212
Raid Card: N/A
Sound Card: N/A
Any Additional hardware plugged into your system: N/A
OC: (Yes / No) Yes
Operating System: Windows 8.1
Quote
PSU:
12v rail Rating of listed PSU: 384W
PSU brand and exact model?
Quote
Memory: Corsair 8GB XMS
how many memory sticks?
exact models?
Quote
SSD/ HDD: Seagate 1TB and a PNY SSD
have you tried to disconnect them both?
Quote
OC: (Yes / No) Yes
that's not good idea to flash your BIOS when the system is OCed

BIOS Flash Update Utility "Failed to Read BIOS"

As the title says.
The computer has been flakey on startup recently, so I want to update the BIOS.
I run the Thinkpad BIOS Flash Update Utility on my Thinkpad Yoga, it returns an error saying "failed to read the BOS".
Can anyone suggest a work around?

I am told that the update burn down the motherboard looks like a serious update
those who are going to do a bios update should think twice... I have done it a million times before.. never had a problem.
the worst part : I have a 160GB intel ssd that I bought to use with the new w510 is sitting idle on my desk.
ABOVE ALL , I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE WARRENTY SERVICE TO REPLACE THE PARTS AND SEND IT BACK TO ME...
I can't believe that I am going through this.. I am like a handycapped these days.
I ordered this laptop three months ago when it was introduced, by the time I ordered it went out of stock... I had to wait three whole months to get the laptop. I didn't even use it.

BIOS flash update to W510 = dead laptop

Hi ...
I just did an update to the BIOS flash that is given in the updates section of w510 ( windows utility ) upon sucessful update it asked for restart. Nothing happens just black screen. If I press 'Power ON" then it checks the capslock and some other lights but nothing on the screen, then it restarts itself a coupleof times then the thrid time it just stay on powered... CPU fan is running like crazy.
Brand new laptop... got it yesterday... was installing win7 ultimate and then installed drivers from lenovo site and on BIOS flash update "BOOM"
Is there anything I can do now to make it run again, or do I have to go and give it to the tech support guys ??

I am told that the update burn down the motherboard looks like a serious update
those who are going to do a bios update should think twice... I have done it a million times before.. never had a problem.
the worst part : I have a 160GB intel ssd that I bought to use with the new w510 is sitting idle on my desk.
ABOVE ALL , I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE WARRENTY SERVICE TO REPLACE THE PARTS AND SEND IT BACK TO ME...
I can't believe that I am going through this.. I am like a handycapped these days.
I ordered this laptop three months ago when it was introduced, by the time I ordered it went out of stock... I had to wait three whole months to get the laptop. I didn't even use it.

BIOS Flash Recovery and Boot Issues

Im sure that you've heard this a thousand times but you gonna have to hear it one more time. On my K8T Neo I Flashed BIOS 1.20 through LiveUpdate. When I went into the startup I entered the setup and it said that it was going to perform a flash recovery. I put what I thought was my flash recovery disc and went and took a shower and ate. When I got back 30 minutes later nothing had happened. So I restarted my computer and I got a boot error. I can still get to the setup screen but thats it. What do I need to do?

ok noob just get your floopy disk,then reboot as soon as u start to reboot put floopy in then bam let it flow but first go to bios by PRESSING DELETE keep press it intill the bios come on then look for loaad default bios hit enter then as it reboot do what i said above hope that doest cause it did for me

Re: Bios Flashing & Intel Management Engine

I read quite a lot things but I'm still confused about this Intel ME 7-8. I couldn't decide myself what to do so better I ask it here.
MB= MSI P67 G45
CPU= i5 2500k
Current BIOS= V1.15B6 (it was beta or modded maybe? I took it from MSI support)
Current problems= Sometimes fail boot(BIOS setup opens instead of OS), sometimes onboard LAN do not power on(reboot or shutdown->restart system fixes this)
And I saw "Update onboard Realtek LAN driver" in latest BIOS's notes that makes me think it can be the solution. But I'm not sure about 5.x series BIOS is compatible with Sandy CPU's. Can I update to 5.4 without killing motherboard?
Or should I try latest 1.x BIOS?
Or should I stay like this since problems are minor?

So long as you follow the procedure this is relativly safe. (As safe as any bios flash)
That being said, you want to make sure that the computer is stable first, as this is what causes the most bricked boards.
When you prepare the flash drive with the forum flash tool, it includes memtest.
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Bios flash failed

Hi,
During the bios update on my G60 with Windows 7 system freeze, so after 10 minutes of waiting I had to restart notebook. Now when I power on only black screen is pressent (power button and wifi lights are on). I need help to recover bios from (USB/CD). Can you provide me with bios file that I can copy to USB or CD to recover my bios.
I've extracted the file 360BF65.FD from the BIOS update SPxxx.exe on the HP support site, tryed to copy this file to USB but no luck.
Model: HP G60-443CL
Product number: nw148ua#aba
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Sinisa

All the chips look soldered in, I believe its stored on the one labled via something on it correct? There are 2 chips labeled via, one promise (which I believe controls hardrives etc). One of the chips labeled via is def soldered in, and the other I cant really tell. The black top ofthechip is a little higher than the green board below it, and then a little below that is the normal red board. Does it cost anything to be reflashed? And where would Ihave to ship it to, and how long will it take total?Idont want to be without my computer for too long. My board is the msi k8t based on the via chipset.
What happened: I was using the live update utility, clicked live bios. Said there was anewer one,had some fixes and I thought that I might upgrade eventualy to the x800 pro so I might as well get it. It went throughthe normal process,said turn this program off, I turned off mozilla,and nothing else was running.I created the rescue disk,then clicked next next and it started the bios flashing through windows.When the bars were about halfway, the screen just went blank..... very strange. It was not a power outage,and I have an surge protector with a big battery too incase that happened. Maybe I am not using the rescue disk correctlys?I insert into the drive,turn the computer on, and hold ctrl and home...... what exactly am I supposed to do? I also thought that maybe the rescue diskwasnot created sucessfuly,so could you give me alink to a complete bios rescue disk that I could download and put onto a floppy to try again? Thanx for the answers, I was worried I woudl haveto buy a new motherboard! Im still not exactly sure which one is the bios chip and how to tell if its not soldered in...what wouldit look like?

K7t266pro2 bios flash walk through

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