If I don't log onto safe mode my computer shows a blue screen and starts a long beep sound. It says I need a BIOS update. So, my question is how does one update BIOS?
2007-09-17 06:12:54 · 4 answers · asked by help 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
p.s. I use windows XP.
2007-09-17 06:13:26 · update #1
And it's a Gateway, If that helps.
2007-09-17 06:19:46 · update #2
P.S.S. will I be able to work in safe mode? because that's the only way I can.
2007-09-17 06:37:04 · update #3
You get the BIOS update from your computer's manufacterer's web site.
2007-09-17 06:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Occasionally, a computer will need to have its BIOS updated. This is especially true of older machines. As new devices and standards arise, the BIOS needs to change in order to understand the new hardware. Since the BIOS is stored in some form of ROM, changing it is a bit harder than upgrading most other types of software.
To change the BIOS itself, you'll probably need a special program from the computer or BIOS manufacturer. Look at the BIOS revision and date information displayed on system startup or check with your computer manufacturer to find out what type of BIOS you have. Then go to the BIOS manufacturer's Web site to see if an upgrade is available. Download the upgrade and the utility program needed to install it. Sometimes the utility and update are combined in a single file to download. Copy the program, along with the BIOS update, onto a floppy disk. Restart your computer with the floppy disk in the drive, and the program erases the old BIOS and writes the new one. You can find a BIOS Wizard that will check your BIOS at BIOS Upgrades.
Major BIOS manufacturers include:
* American Megatrends Inc. (AMI)
* Phoenix Technologies
* ALi
* Winbond
As with changes to the CMOS Setup, be careful when upgrading your BIOS. Make sure you are upgrading to a version that is compatible with your computer system. Otherwise, you could corrupt the BIOS, which means you won't be able to boot your computer. If in doubt, check with your computer manufacturer to be sure you need to upgrade.
I hope it helps!
2007-09-17 06:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by Rhonnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to know your motherboard make and model. Then you go to the manufacturers website and find your motherboards page to find the right bios which will also have instructions on how to flash your bios.
Here is gateway's site: http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/dlcenter.asp
go here and put your computers serial number in the box, and it will show you downloads for your computer.
ADD: re: safe mode, it depends how you have to update the bios.
You will either have to create a startup disk (My computer, right-click A:\ drive, select format, tick the box that says create ms-dos startup disk, then Start) and add the downloaded bios files to the disk, restart your pc and bott from floppy.
Or you may get one you can run from within windows, in which case yes you should be able to run it in safe mode.
2007-09-17 06:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.esupport.com will take you to
http://scan.esupport.com/?CFID=15080103&CFTOKEN=39965940
The BIOS will be identified and update suggested. ( Not free )
You have to search in Google or Yahoo for free updates
from the manufacturer's web site.
As a temporary relief :in Safe mode uncheck maximum programs at startup. Start/ RUN type msconfig
startup programs.
2007-09-17 06:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by essbebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋