To Flash BIOS or Not to??

I have an K7N2 MOBO and it is running stable and no problems.
The only thing is the temp on PC Alert is at 52-57 C.
I know the temp is actually around 10C less.
If I flash the BIOS to 3.4, it will fix the problem.
Reading other post around the forum, I noticed that some people having problem after flashing to 3.4 BIOS (not posting and some others bug).
The question to the people that flashed to 3.4 already is should i flash my to 3.4?

i recommend flashing to 3.4 and mine is running fine, no problems here at all.

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To Flash Bios or not???? MS-7345 PLATINUM

Hi,
I use the MSI Live Update5.
I am having issues with NOT RESPONDING and GHOSTING of the screen. I have a Nvidia Geforce 8600GT, DirectX11. I use Photoshop CS5, and Pinnacle Studio 15, but always get these Not responding error messages that drive me CRAZY!
I contacted Nvidia about my GPU Pc-E card, and they told me maybe I should update the Motherboard BIOS. I opened up the liveupdate5 and did a manual update for the bios, they told me before I Flash the bios, I should turn off anti-virus, and also Disable BIOS protection before I proceed.
Would this help my problem, or create new ones? I went into the BIOS and all I saw was "BOOT SECTOR PROTECTION", is this where they want me to disable, or is this something different?
If so, then I need to go back into BIOS and re-enable this bios protection feature?
In the Pinnacle Studio forums, they tell me it's actually the CPU and memory that makes these (photoshop/Studio) run effienciently not so much the GPU...is this correct? I thought it to be all three. I'm not ready to upgrade the computer just yet, but I want an i7, 16GB (minimum)DDR3, new mobo to replace this MS-7345 PLATINUM, and of course a faster core speed, more memory,and newer GPU PCi-e.
Win 7 PRO 64
8GB DDR2 PC6400
Nvidia 8600GT (latest drivers)
INTEL Quad Q6600 2.4 Ghz
Photoshop
PINNACLE STUDIO 15 (not installed until I take care of these issues with hanging)
MSI MS-7345 PLATINUM Mobo
Of course I've heard, "Do not flash the bios unless you really have to"....is this one of those times?
Thank you!

Howdy XFM,
Well,
Even though my geforce driver is up to date, nvidia sent me a download link (below) to maybe help with my issues of GHOSTING and NOT RESPONDING when I'm especially working with Pinnacle Studio, ........or actually anything else, either Online or Offline, it just freezes, and the round blue timer just spins and spins forever it seems.
Nvidia sent me a driver to maybe help with these issues, but they first told me to flash the bios.
I went into the BIOS and all I saw was "BOOT SECTOR PROTECTION", is this where they want me to disable before I download this file, or is this something different?
Do I actually have to flash the bios, or can I install this driver with out it?
I have a THERMALTAKE TOUGHPOWER 700W ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V Power supply unit.
I have the P-35 MSI MS-7345 PLATINUM Motherboard.
Nvidia Geforce sent me a link for a download....But told me to FIRST, to Flash my BIOS before installing this driver, that's why I inquired about flashing the bios here on this forum. "I'm sure you've heard the old expression, "If it works, don't fix it.". I am simply frustrated that the computer just locks up and screen turns white, then I have to repeatedly reboot, and reboot, and get nowhere. I just re-installed Windows 7 again the other day, and have NOT re-installed STUDIO yet, because of possible lock ups, so I'm trying to find out as much info to combat this before i have to do the whole format,reinstall hardware and software all over again.
This is what nvidia told me,
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"I see that you are not getting any kernel error messages, it is partly good news that there could not be much damage to the hardware & you can proceed with the installation of the 296.10 driver version with clean install steps:
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"http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-64bit-296.10-whql-driver.html "
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Try this driver version & check if the issue persist. As we checked earlier the 8600 GT should support Pinnacle Studio properly & freezing with slightest workload is not normal. All this will account to an unstable hardware. The driver install will isolate this issue & we shall run a test on the graphics card depending upon the results of the driver install.
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P45 Diamond flashed Bios will not load OS

I flashed my BIOS using MSI Live Update and now my system will not fully load Windows XP. The system boots and I can get into the CMOS but hangs when loading WIN XP even in safe mode or when I try do a reinstall or repair from the installation disc. On one boot up I got a "STOP 000000" message repeated all down the screen. HELP!!!!

Read >>Posting Guide<<
What's the exact error received?
Have you done memory check with >>Memtest86<<?
Do you use XP Installation disk with SP2 or SP3 disk included?

Problem with me flash bios not completed.

it gives me the message bios update not completed. please insert usb flash drive and reset system even though there is a inserted before disconnecting everything i managed to file not found therefore downloaded evib.binb but that didn't work
i am on the H61M-P25 (B3) motherboard i was wondering if any one could help me thanks.

yes it was the s3
should i just reformat and then only copy the files to the in the attached rar or should have other files say the original exe

PT880 Bios Setting Not Correct After Bios Flash

Hey guys. Flashed bios from 1.1 to beta 1.5 and am now experiencing this problem. I get the message Bios settings not correct. After loading defaults all I get is my monitor going in to "sleep" mode. The only way to get PC to post is to clear the CMOS jumper. I find it odd that my PC booted to Windows fine with 1.1 and now this problem. The reason I flashed to beta is because I have a 2.4a prescott and heard that the beta is more compatible. Any ideas?

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Originally posted by rsix
I am running at 3.06 right now. Dont ask me what I did.. it just started accepting my OC changes in bios. The only thing I did was install core center and play a bit. After finding that it sucked I uninstalled it. Went into bios and upped my FSB in 5mhz increments. I also loaded optimized defaults first disabling the dynamic OC and the usual settings and changed vcore to 1.425. I still cant get past 3.06, when I try higher, the PC restarts when trying to load windows. Ive tried bumping vcore in increments to 1.5, Northbridge up two notches, AGP at 1.7, RAM at 1.75 all with no luck. I dont want to get too gready but as my temps idle at 40C I feel I have more room to work with. I am going to try and manually enter my mem timings if I can find them and see what happens.
Another thing I've found. When you change the FSB in the bios and it does not boot, wait a while and see what happens. For me about a minute later it finally rebooted and posted but the FSB setting went back to default. You may not have to clear cmos if you wait long enough.
Good point about letting it sit----and then it will finally reboot after about a minute----back to FSB 200---this worked for me a couple of times.
In Bios-----one of the tricks I did was to set the DDR to 466 and 500 and then see how that affected other bios settings----without going ahead and posting.
It showed me that it jumped up my voltages on AGP, VDIMM and Northbridge (and I think soutbridge as well)
Anyway----went back into bios and reset the DDR to 400----1:1----then raised all those voltages---then set my FSB up to about 230. That was really about the highest I could get with any stability. And that just doesn't cut it with a 2.4c which I've known to easily overclock to around 3.2 on an 875 or 865 board.
That's why I think a 3.0c is a good chip for this VERY inexpensive board. At 230 FSB You are doing 3.45 Mghtz which ain't too shappy
Best timings for me were Cas 2.5 4,4,8 and changing the Vlink settings really did nothing that I could tell for performance or stability.
Good Luck----let's us know how it turns out-----John

Flash BIOS not working

Hi all, Ive been having issues for the past few days with my GT70 and a Clevo 770m, which I cannot get to install the drivers without crashing.
Ive been recommended to flash bios to x51. Im using the tool provided in the forums, with these files
https://mega.co.nz/#!20IQHLCC!uae78FT4EEG2Fl4TzI3m4txIKnlF7iR3ceh4PtC yqqE
The USB boots just fine, but it stays stuck at BIOS flash is in progress... and never goes anywhere. The file has three folders , ACHI - EC - RAID.
None of them have a rom file...
I assume Im not supposed to use the raid folder to build the USB, but the other two I should. What am I doing wrong?
Does anyone have the ROM file for 51x?
Thanks!

UPDATE:
I was able to flash BIOS to 51x and EC to T24.
vBIOS is 80.06.54.00.11
NVidia drivers still crash after installing them. Any ideas?

Downloaded and installed Flash Bios and for some reason an error occured, not computer wont boot!

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=DL&os=&category=&moid=136412...
THeres what i downloaded, shortly after i tried to restart my comp but it was all frozen. I used the button to turn it off and when i turn it back on its all black. Nothing happens, it just sits there. What the ****? This is the biggest bull that has ever happened.
How can u download an update and now ur computer is useless? Any ideas? Thx.

I have a P105-S6024
I downloaded the Flash Bios
03-04-2009 BIOS
ACPI FLASH BIOS 4.70 for Satellite blah blah blah.
While it was working the install got frozen and my comp froze. So i turned it off with the button and it never came back on. Well the screen is black, the fan works, the icon that looks like a cake blinks and then turns off.
I dont understand. Toshiba said i might have to replace motherboard? WTF! Are you serious my computer was fine before this. I was just playing Killing Floor everything was going great and i decided to update some stuff. I really wish i didnt do this man, this is bull. I dont have the money to fix this right now if it is a motherboard problem.

Flashing BIOS (not using liveupdate)

hi, i wanna flash my BIOS, but my question is after downloading the BIOS update zip and burning that to a cd..
can i use a cd to flash a BIOS?
or can i used a USB thumbdrive to flash BIOS?
i dont have a floppy drive anymore...
i have read that my board K8NGM-V supports booting up in the USB.. is that the same for flashing a BIOS?

if your system is stabile then you no need to flashed it as it may causes instability of your system.. I would preferable used the cd or floppy to flash it. BTW create your own rig in details including PSU and bios revision so others can help you. Gd luck.
P/s: why must you flashed your bios? is it stabile?

FLASH BIOS MSI K7N2 Delta-ILSR ????????

I am trying to flash the BIOS of my K7N2 Delta-ILSR board. I follwed all the instructions from the MSI Web but I can't get it going. I booted from Win ME & Win98 but could not get into C: drive. So I used Command Prompt from Window to get into the C: drive and follwed the Flash Bios Procedures. I keep getting the message: AwdFlash No Support WinNT/2000/XP OS
I got problem with the temp after I updated the BIOS. I wanted to flash it back to the old Bios. Please help me out
Thank you
My system:
WinXP Pro
MSI K7N2 Delta-ILSR
AMD 2500+
1 GB DR3200
Seagate 160 SATA

http://www.msi.com.tw/html/support/bios/note/ntfs.htm

MSI 770T-C45 won't post after flashing BIOS with M-FLASH

After flashing AMIBIOS 8.3 to v8.7 with M-FLASH via USB stick I can't get any post.
Had I read this forum before I wouldn't have done it, but here I am.
Fan starts, LEDs are off, no beeps at all, power button does nothing. Black screen.
After force flashing (yes, I am THAT stupid) the prompt said it would reboot in 5 seconds and after that nothing.
Here's my setup:
Board: MSI 770T-C45
Original Bios: v8.3
Flashed Bios: v8.7 (flashed with M-FLASH)
VGA: EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
PSU: Enermax FMAII EG465AX-VE 460W
CPU: AMD Phenom x4 9650
MEM: Kingston DDR2-667 4x2GB KVR667D2N5/2G
HDD: SAMSUNG 840 SSD 250GB
OS: Windows 8 Pro 64bit
I tried every CMOS clearing method found in previous posts and threads (including this and this.)
1. Unplugged from power, waited 5 minutes, removed the battery (5mins), changed jumper position (5min), switched it back (5min), plugged it in (5min) and powered up with and without USB stick in the hub next to network hub with old BIOS (v8.3) inside. Pressed CTRL+HOME, anything, not a single message or beep or LED flashing.
Also I removed all RAMs and kept one in the first socket. Nothing.
I really don't know what to do next. What seems to differ from other users is LEDs non working, what does that mean?

The problem here is that after update 8.6 the m-flash module was updated, so yes your mobo is a brick, but there is still hope for it. I had the same situation a few days ago with the exact same model and was able to recover it by following the steps on listed on the below posts:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=133578.0
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=129989.0
It may seem complicated at first, but trust me its not at all.
Anyways you probably already have another mobo, send it for RMA or used it as frisbee, but it may come handy for some other doing the same noob flashing as we did

Flashing bios + ME ofZ87-G45 Gaming Mainboard from 1.5 to the latest 1.9.

I have been reading and watching a lot of videos on the subject..including the general threads here.
So my understanding has become ... do not use liveupdate 6 (mine can't even tell what I have installed). M-flash is the official way to flash bios and it works well if you choose uefi + ME.
I want to flash my bios because my USB 3 front ports have always been flaky and hoping for a bit more system stability (4 cpu hardware corrected errors since put together system in march) and in ultra rare case system will become unresponsive. Plus, will have room to upgrade to new cpu in future.
I did not enable the overclocking in the bios, but it is enabled. From what I have read ..is it then true that I must disable this before flashing?
I have also downloaded the 1.9 bios for my Z87-G45 Gaming Mainboard and placed it on a USB 2.0 flash drive that must be plugged into a back usb 2.0 port (though mouse and keyboard are in the legacy ports).
My understanding is that I simply have to boot into the bios ...with the usb stick plugged in .. disable the overclocking and then choose upgrade uefi bios + ME. choose the file listed and wait. When it is flashed, it will reboot and then flash ME.
My question here is .. how will it flash ME? does the bios file also have the ME information?
And after the bios is successfully updated and set back to how it was set before the flash ... the last step, I understand ..is to install the ME driver package ... I have the ME10 zip of 75 meg ready.
Do I understand this correctly ... other than needing to know how ME gets flashed from the one bios file (which is E7821IMS.190)?
Is there anything else I need to ask to make this update foolproof?
TIA for the help )

To make it foolproof follow the below, it will update bios and ME firmware. After flashing ME driver needs to be reinstalled in Windows too.
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<
A.) Download the attached archive (E7817IMS_660.rar.rar) and place it on your desktop. Do not decompress.
B.) Download and install the Forum flash tool.
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
G.) Now follow the directions and let the tool flash
H.) After flashing reinstall ME drivers in Windows: http://download.msi.com/dvr_exe/intel_amt90_mb.zip

Sticky - 2) How to Flash Bios NVidia 64 & Award Bios - More Detail

Sticky - How to Flash Bios NVidia 64 & Award Bios
Warning Flashing the bios can be bad for your PC's Health
DISCLAIMER:
This is a work-in-progress, not all solutions are "confirmed", use info at your own risk
Not all topics are covered, only stuff that keeps reapering in questions, or are thought to be important.
Before going ahead checkout When and how to update your BIOS
Note: Like reseting CMOS Flashing Bios will clear all any changes you made in bios & will need to be re-entered - see 12) below. So Make sure you remember/ make a note of them.
Resources:-
Floppy Images - Boot Disc.com
Simply insert Floppy & run downloaded Exe file.
Bios Saviour
IOSS Bios Saviour RD1-PMC4
Bios Saviour - RD1 Model Selection Sheet
SST 49LF040A LPC /3.3V - PMC4 For Neo3 250 & Neo4 (Thanks Arioch )
Recovery:-
MSI - Bios Recovery
Syar - Bios Recovery & Checksum Error
BIOS FAQ - How can you recover a corrupt BIOS ?
Bios recovery the dirty
way
Saving MurdoK's Bios - Syar
Offers Reprogramming/Replacement service - Cheaper than new mobo. Can't vouch for non uk service not used them. (1st off search engine)
EU Recoverybios.com
UK BiosflashUK
US Badflash.com
How to Flash MSI Guides.
There are different ways to flash the bios but to keep things simple will concentrate on the MSI Official methods :-
1) Award Flash BIOS Procedure 98/ME
This method assumes access to hd formatted using FAT32 & therefore readable by DOS.
2) Flashing the BIOS for Users using NON FAT file system
For use with Linux based & NTFS File systems - HD Not readable from DOS. Using this procedure the the files are copied to the virtual drive before running the flash utility. So the flash effectively is all done in memory.
This will be the method used by the majority of us. So:-
Follow the instructions in the last link (Thanks Bas)
The details below are additional checks/notes referring to the steps in Bas's guide, which may be useful.
Essential
2) Know Your model number - Is of increased Importance for NEO4 users - We have already seen instances of this.
5-1) Ensure you have a Boot Floppy with CD suport (this creates the Virtual drive used in the process) If you haven't got such
a boot disc see BootrDisc.com link in Rescources.
5-2) B4 booting floppy - Enter Bios & Load Optimised Defaults - To ensure that bios is returned to stock & any overclocking is
turned off.
7) If you miss the ramdrive letter the last DOS message will show your CD drive letter. The Ramdrive is the letter preceeding
the CD Drive. EG CD = D Ramdrive = C
Optional - Gives better control of procedure
11) Use of Switch command options with AWFL833C.EXE /py/sn/wb/cc/cd/cp/r TargetBios.file
Personnaly I use the switches as does Syar :-
Per Syar2003 Iv'e always used :
AWFL833D W7030NMS.xxx /py/sn/wb/cc/cd/cp/r
or
AWFL833D W7030NMS.xxx /py/sn/wb/cc/cd/cp/f/r
And a hard reset with jumper when done .
For a more detailed explanation of switches see :-
Syar's Bios Switch Explained
or Syar's Bios Collection - Flashing.txt
See Also Using a Batch File to Automate bios flash
12) after flash , enter Bios & load optimized defaults , then save + exit with no other change .
That way you have a fresh system with a fresh non problematic dmi-pool and user settings .
After this Enter Bios & Re-enter your custom settings.
From Syar - Which one do I do first?
Thanks to Bas & Syar for the majority of info in this guide

How to Flash Bios NVidia 64 & Award Bios
General:-
How to Flash Bios NVidia 64 & Award Bios
Warning Flashing the bios can be bad for your PC's Health
DISCLAIMER:
This is a work-in-progress, not all solutions are "confirmed", use info at your own risk
Not all topics are covered, only stuff that keeps reapering in questions, or are thought to be important.
Before going ahead checkout When and how to update your BIOS
Note: Like reseting CMOS Flashing Bios will clear all any changes you made in bios & will need to be re-entered - see 12) below. So Make sure you remember/ make a note of them.
FLASH PREPARATION
Always Load Optimised defaults & Save b4 flashing - NEVER FLASH When running an OC or Unstable.
If you need to flash & are worried about stability - run with a single module & test it it memtest 1st.
FLASH METHODS
1) Winflash (Syar2003) -
Winflash is safe to use if your windows and pc is stable .
How to get it Download & install MSI Live Update. Winflash is located "C:\Program Files\MSI\Live Update 3\FlashUty\Award
And as with dos flash reset bios and any overclocking to "load optimized bios default" + save, before and after flashing.
After winflash is finished it ask if you want to reboot - answer no , and shutdown (turn off) windows/pc instead .
After that disconnect the PSU's AC and reset the cmos with the jumper on the board .
This is how I use it , - safest way .
Note ! Place checkmarks on bootblock / dmi area /update all /reset cmos
Using Winflash - Syar2003's GuideWinflash
2) MSI Guides for flashing using a floppy
2 Flavours depending on OS the majority of us use the 2nd as dos floppies can't read a NTDS partition.
2-1) Award Flash BIOS Procedure 98/ME
This method assumes access to hd formatted using FAT32 & therefore readable by DOS.
2-2) Flashing the BIOS for Users using NON FAT file system
For use with Linux based & NTFS File systems - HD Not readable from DOS. Using this procedure the the files are copied to the virtual drive before running the flash utility. So the flash effectively is all done in memory.
2) How to Flash Bios NVidia 64 & Award Bios - More Detail
Resources:-
Floppy Images - Boot Disc.com
Simply insert Floppy & run downloaded Exe file.
Bios Saviour
IOSS Bios Saviour RD1-PMC4
Bios Saviour - RD1 Model Selection Sheet
SST 49LF040A LPC /3.3V - PMC4 For Neo3 250 & Neo4 (Thanks Arioch )
Recovery:-
MSI - Bios Recovery
BIOS FAQ - How can you recover a corrupt BIOS ?
Bios recovery the dirty
way
Saving MurdoK's Bios - Syar
Offers Reprogramming/Replacement service - Cheaper than new mobo. Can't vouch for non uk service not used them. (1st off search engine)
EU Recoverybios.com
UK BiosflashUK
US Badflash.com
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BIOS is not detecting the CD-ROM

Hi All,
I am need ur help on following issue.
I have Toshiba Satellite M45-s265 laptop. the problem is BIOS is not detecting the CD-ROM. I
replace the CD-ROM and it works under Windows but when i try to BOOT from CD-ROM, BIOS didnot detect CD-ROM. My boot sequence is right. its CD-ROM -> LAN -> HDD -> FDD
My CD's are bootable for sure.
is there any MASTER/SLAVE issue ?? or MOtherboard or BIOS ?
pls help me out.
thx.

you're posting this all over the place aren't you??
have you tried flashing the yamaha firmware? remember the link i gave you?
have you tried a windows repair using the method i gave you?
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/e_service/forum/index.php?threadid=31741&sid=
i never liked yamaha dirt bikes...

N500 won't boot windows xp after flashing BIOS

Hi, I purchased an N500 a couple weeks ago, it's been running fine on xp, except occassionally I'd get disconnected from the internet (a line problem, not the computer, happens here in egypt) but the wireless would not automatically reconnect to my line once the line was back up. The log file for the wireless card said something like "unable to set proper band" when this happened. Anyway my driver version was the latest version, so I thought maybe I needed to update bios. So I flashed bios using the flashbios utility that is listed on the lenovo website in the download section dedicated to my laptop model. The laptop then restarted itself, and then I got the black screen that says "We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start correctly...." blah blah blah.with options to start up in safe mode, last known configuration that worked etc. However when I choose ANY of these options about 3 seconds later I get the blue screen of death, and the computer restarts! So how do I get myself out of this mess! Thanks Lenovo for that great Flash utility by the way!!

Try reinstall the OS. I hope it works. My opinion is when you update BIOS, The OS detected as a new computer (for some pcs). Try repair The OS with boot from CD.
Good Luck,....

New Diamond Bios. Not Plus...

BIOS Type Award® BIOS File Sizes 383KB
Version 1.A Update date 2006-4-11
Update Description - Add safety recover function to revert BIOS into default setting when system unable to boot due to overclocking.
To enable the function please press the reset button or power button 3 times.
- Support NVIDIA 7900X2 PCI-E VGA card.
Not sure yet what has changed but you can find it here; http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=638&kind=1
Take care not to flash a Bios just because a new one is out. Flash only if you know it fixes a given problem as a failed flash can ruin your day and your board.
I can not say as yet what has changed but I am sure some folks will get that sorted soon. So wait if your unsure of flashing. As always.

Quote from: Tiresmoke on 26-March-06, 08:42:47
We don't advocate flashing Bios's for no reason whatever. This is not like a driver in Windows for your vid card. Have a problem while flashing a bios and say goodbye to your MB.
I agree with you, but some times the trill of it is just too great.
Not to mention the increased speed posibilities
Has anyone tried the IOSS BIOS Savior?
The SST 49LF004A /3.3V is only listed on the site, the Diamond Plus I have has 49LF004B.
The Diamond Plus markings off the chip are:
SST-49LF004B-33-4C-NH-0551003-C
I am only 18 hrs thru a 40+ hrs re-encode of 80 gigs, don't really wish to verify the boot loader BIOS.
Can somone please verify that the Flash reads:
SST 49LF004B /3.3V
and if "FWH" is also on the ID?
I'm hoping the RD1 - 8X/PMC4 will work. Feel $25 is well worth the peace of mind
Sent off an request for verification, if allowed, I'll post reply.
enjoy
PS, Not that I've ever killed a BIOS
I also wont mention how a burnt squirrel on a power line can "affect" a flash with NO UPS
Be safe, feed your 'puter safe power and save your sanity

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