Live bios update questions

I restetted the CMOS, took out all disks and do a fresh boot. Is that the right prcedure?
Where is that bios protection I need to turn off according to the setup?
How many have already used this program successfull on the K8N Neo P?

basically use live update to find the right bios for your motherboard if you do not over clock or do not have problems with your board then i suggest u leave it alone ... only flash your "bios" if
1. you have a board problem or a known upgrade possible
2. you no what your doing
if u do go ahead with flashin use the live update and follow instructions carefully

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I have a 645 Ultra-C motherboard which has been running fine since installation some years ago.
The bios has never been updated but I may now need to (see my other request for help here in respect of fitting a pci ata controller card) my questions about Live BIOS are :-
Is Live BIOS the best way to update the bios on this board ?
Is there any way of preserving the existing BIOS in case things go wrong ?
Any help, advice, guidance would be much appreciated.
John

https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=114188.0

Windows 7 - BIOS update question - Satellite A350-13A

Hi,
I have the Toshiba A350-13A for Poland.
It came with Vista 32 bit system. I would like to install there Windows 7 64 bit.
So I have a question for BIOS update.
In my toshiba model driver section for WIN7 there is only a 32 bit BIOS for OS independent, but in the Vista section there is a 64 bit BIOS.
So shall I stay with the 32 bit BIOS or update to Vista 64 bit BIOS?
best regards.

Hi
Do you have any performance or notebook issues using the 32bit BIOS?
If everything is working properly then leave the 32bit BIOS on your notebook.
I would recommend updating the BIOS only if some serious problems would appear
Cheers

GX70 Destroyer V bios update questions

Hello all,
Just wanting to get some info from msi or anyone in the know about a issues that has cropped up in MSI latest Video bios update for the GX70 Destroyer , before the Bios update the M290X Video ram is clocked at 1200MHz for bandwidth of 153.6Gb/s after the bios update which was done correctly by following MSI direct instructions, it has down clocked the Memory speed to 900MHz for 115GB/s, has to be a bug in the latest video bios MSI has provided i wonder if anyone has anything information out their about this, since it does effect performance i have noticed.
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T500 BIOS Update Question

I hope this has not been asked before as the Search option is slow tonight ..... What is the difference between the 2 variants of the the latest Lenovo Posted BIOS (3.22 and 3.24) as described below and also what is the difference between the 6F and 7V based computers and how do I tell which one I have (T500 2056-4QU in my case)?
Thanks!
                                                                   Revision : 01
Software name      BIOS Update Utility
Support models     ThinkPad T500
                   ThinkPad W500
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit
                   Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit
                   Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional
                   Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models
                   support which Operating Systems.
Versions           3.22 (for BIOS ID 6Fxxxxxx-based computer)
                   3.24 (for BIOS ID 7Vxxxxxx-based computer)
WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES
This package updates two sets of the BIOSes (including system programs and
Embedded Controller programs) stored in the following ThinkPad computers to
fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.
- BIOS ID 6Fxxxxxx-based computer
      (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 6F)
- BIOS ID 7Vxxxxxx-based computer
      (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 7V)
This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
<snip>
Two (I used to have Five) - T61p 15.4" WS T9300 2.5Ghz units, August 08/08 Builds with FX570M Nvidia Graphics; ... One W520 i7-2860QM w/2000M Nvidia Graphics (most recent acquisition and stupidly fast); .... One - T42 4:3 15" Flexview 1.8GHz with ATI Graphics (still perfect for traveling); ... Two - T500 15.4" units both with ATI HD3650 Graphics.
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'afternoon
looking at the readme, they look identical, from a "fix" standpoint.
there's one line near the bottom that makes me think that the 7V version is for machines with a discrete gpu/switchable graphics, as yours has.
ThinkPad T500 (2056-4QU)
T9400(2.53GHz), 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400rpm HD, 15.4in 1680x1050 LCD, 256MB ATI Radeon HD3650, CDRW/DVDRW, Intel 802.11agn wireless, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, 6c Li-Ion, WinVista Business 32
to determine which one you need, launch msinfo32.exe and check the summary page for your current BIOS version. then just pick the one that matches yours, 6F or 7V.
hth.
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K7n2 delti Ilsr Bios update question

Well bios updates fix these ram issues? I have Kingston hyperx 3500, was on the ok list for ram, dont thank it is now. ;(
MICRO-STAR k7n2Delti ILSR latest bios and drivers
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Yes, I did mean the CPU. Corrected it now .......
Thanks, I've done that and it's now showing 1800. Much easier than updating the BIOS.
My temperatures have gone up a bit, though. CPU is now 47C (was 44C) and system is 37C (was 35C) in PCAlert4, and I'm only on the net and playing mp3s, so it's not exactly hard load!!. Is this OK? I really worry about overheating since my old mobo was unstable at lower system temps than this.
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BIOS update question - 5100 series

i have a 5110 satellite(australian model)
what changes were made with the last bios flash update v1.2?
what is the 'EC/KBC' v1.5? what does it do?
i have done both but noticed no difference...maybe it was to recognise 1gig up from 512mb?
thanks,andrew.

Hi
Unfortunately there are no officials documents about the BIOS changes.
As far as I know some units need the EC/KBC (keyboard controller) update after BIOS upgrade. NOTE: In case that machine loose power during update systemboard will be damage!
Furthermore I dont think that after BIOS update the unit will be able to recognize a 1 GB memory.
Bye

BIOS update question for Qosmio F50-10k

hiya:
+This Bios Update adds increased functionality to your system.+
+(BIOS is an acronym for Basic Input and Output System. This program is stored in a Read-Only Memory chip on the motherboard.+
+When the computer powers up, the BIOS is launched to perform various start-up functions.)+
+For detailed update information please refer to Toshiba BIOS-Update Information+
+Qosmio F50 2.00-WIN32 Toshiba+
Is it going to work on toshiba F50-10k, Windows xp, sp 3 ?
[Notebook->Qosmio->Qosmio F series->Qosmio F50|http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_bios.jsp?service=EU]
Message was edited by: kirekk

Qosmio F50-10k belongs to the PQF55E series.
If you want to update the BIOS you will have to use the BIOS exactly for the F50 PQF55E series.
The Toshiba European driver page provides BIOS for Vista 32bit and 64bit OS.
But this does not mean that you cannot use the Win XP
I think you can use the Win XP but fact is that the BIOS has been optimized for Vista and not for XP
The BIOS update should work also using XP but in some very rare cases the update could not be performed and in such case you will need the Toshiba preinstalled OS in order to update the BIOS

Is live bios update nuts

I just installed 2 x1 gb.ram from 2x512 sticks and lost my 1T timing to 2T with selection now grayed out ( cannot select). I rhought I may need to update bios to 1.DO. Using live update to see what version is available and this is what I get.
1.50 Online Ver. 1.D0 Size 726KB
Notes 1. This is Award BIOS .
2. This BIOS fixes the following problem of the previous version:
- Show full logo during POST.
3. 2006/05/24
Your BIOS is the same or newer than what we provided. You do not have to update it.
Is live update nuts or what? I have bios ver 1.5 and I know 1.DO is newer so what gives.
motherboard site now says latest ver 1D dated 2006/05/24 also says my ver 1.5 is dated 2005/06/03

Finally got the 1T back. Not realy sure just how but after changing bios 5 times from 1.5 to -1D -1C - 1B - back to 1.5 finally to 1.6. I don't realy think the bios was the problem. I discovered that when I would clear c -mos with the button then before or after loading optimized defaults that it wasn't realy clearing everything completely. Like in particular the date,time (even though I would set it correctly) which then after loading windows avg,start menu and a few other thing were all screwed up. After running awhile the date would be wrong again. I eventually realized it and removed the battery for a few minutes then loaded optimized defaults then I could set date/time correctly (then when in windows the date and time would stay correct). and also was able to get 1T back. Now I am not saying that this was definitely the problem. I realize that I could have just missed setting something in the bios. (I know I am an idiot anyway.) I probably will never be sure. But I have learned 1 thing for sure and that is never to worry about changing bios again as long as I use the usb flash tool method. It's the perfect solution to bios flash with no more sweat. .Looks like the whole fiasco started when I cleared c mos the first time with that damned button rather than removing the battery.
Now I have but 1 problem left and that is cold boot issue even though no oc and I never had it before and it only started at the same time as the 1T loss which was when I changed the ram. I now have to hit the reset button at the windows splash screen to make it finish loading and get into windows. I am searching the forum for possibilities but nothing seems to match though I am still looking. Thanks for all the help.

T41 2373-2FG running XP Pro - BIOS update question

Hi community,
Tried to update BIOS/Embedded Controller to versions 3.23/3.04 proposed by System Update
(TVSU 3.14.0024). History shows both installed.
However, going into the BIOS settings, I still see BIOS v. 3.04a (1RETC4WW)-2004-04-22 / Embedded Controller 3.01a.
I used to get diskette versions from IBM servers to update. Is this still the best and/or only method to update? BIOS cannot be flashed on a T41?
Thanks for your help.
woofy1

Hi woofy1,
Have you tried updating it by downloading the BIOS from download page?:- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-46258#bios
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Bios update questions for KT4V

Hey, I updated my bios and I have been having trouble getting my mainboard to work properly. I found out that I had to clear my cmos after updating the bios (I didn't see anything about doing that in the bios setup area).
So I cleared the cmos, and I still have to detach the monitor from the video card for the computer to startup.
Another thing I have a question about is that when I startup the computer, it says that I have a 1250 processor, when I have a 2000+ processor. I adjusted the fsb speed to 133 (although I could have done something else?), and that "fixed" the problem, but after I turned off the computer it wouldn't turn back on again (four red lights in back, no matter what). I cleared the cmos again and the computer started up. Are there any settings I should leave alone? ?(

Okay, I set the fsb speed to 133, and the computer starts up, but only after I detach the video card, turn on the computer, turn off the computer, reattach the video card, and then turn on the computer.
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I have no idea what the problem is.

MSI GE70 2OC BIOS update questions

Hi all, I have the GE70 2OC model with a Windows 7 installed on a HDD drive.
I want to replace the HDD for SSD and install Windows 8.1.
I thought that I might use this opportunity to update BIOS because that was recommended to me to fix throttling issues while gaming. But here is where I have a problem. On this site:
http://www.msi.com/support/nb/GE70-2OC.html#down-bios
there are different versions to choose and I don't know which one to choose. Right now I have the E1757IMS.509 version.
There is a warning not to crossflash the bios, for example from Win 7 version to Win 8 version because it may result in bricking the system.
1. But which one do I have now? Is it the Win7 or Win8 version? I only know the number that I wrote above... Could you tell me which one to choose?
2. Should I update the BIOS before replacing the disk and installing system or after?
3. Maybe I should firstly replace the disk, install Windows 8.1 and then update the BIOS version to the one dedicated for Win 8.1?
4. Which tool should I use to flash the BIOS so that the ME and EC firmware is also updated? Or is it a separate thing to do? I've read the stickies in BIOS section of forum but I'm completely confused, in every post there is something else written or recommended.
5. Does it even make sense to update the BIOS? I mean, will it actually help with the throttling or was I wrongly informed? (I was told to do that by the moderator of Polish MSI forum but it doesn't make much sense to me...).
Thank you for your help in advance.

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1. But which one do I have now? Is it the Win7 or Win8 version? I only know the number that I wrote above... Could you tell me which one to choose?
.5xx is the right one for your NB, .51E is latest one:
http://download.msi.com/bos_exe/E1757IMS.51E.zip
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2. Should I update the BIOS before replacing the disk and installing system or after?
if you planing to install/reinstall OS,
install new BIOS 1st before OS is better
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4. Which tool should I use to flash the BIOS so that the ME and EC firmware is also updated? Or is it a separate thing to do? I've read the stickies in BIOS section of forum but I'm completely confused, in every post there is something else written or recommended.
use flash instructions included in .txt file inside archive, etc:
http://www.msi.com/files/pdf/Flash_BIOS_by_UEFI_BIOS_Setup_Utility_en.pdf
about EC its separate update, but can't advice since i don't your current EC version
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5. Does it even make sense to update the BIOS? I mean, will it actually help with the throttling or was I wrongly informed? (I was told to do that by the moderator of Polish MSI forum but it doesn't make much sense to me...).
with throttling, don't think so
but can help to fix some other issues

GTX 970 gaming 4g BIOS UPDATE QUESTION

Hello,
I have read that updating the BIOS of this card can fix some problems, so I was looking forward to do it but I encounter this problem.
My card has a different S/N than all the ones on the download page.
This is what's on my box: S/N:602 - V316 - 050B1502006079
On the download page there is no "050" version...

Yes, driver MUST be uninstalled or at least disabled (don't reboot!)
Quote from: flobelix on 12-November-14, 04:59:59
After downloading the matching archive first uninstall the Nvidia driver (!) then simply decompress the archive and then execute the included batch file (182.bat in case of NV316MH.182's archive) in Windows by double clicking or via command prompt (must be run as administrator)
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Live bios update

ok i got the fuzzz loaded thanx....... you answered this sorta afew ago but lets try again there are lots of those bios drivers listed im un sure as to which one i need (ms 6380e) i looked hard at them for pages but stiil unsure , thaks for your time

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=341&MODEL=MS-6380E
in that case

BIOS update question for N650Ti-1GD5/OC BE

Can you tell mei fi the BIOS from the MSI website is newer then the Bios i currently have?
MSI Bios:
msi.com/product/vga/N650Ti-1GD5-OC-BE.html#/?div=BIOS
My current bios:
mediafire.com/download/lj4z7gyv68oziom/GK106.rom
GPU-Z screenshot:
mediafire.com/convkey/7ba9/2etxgs3atxvkhidfg.jpg

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