How do i update my BIOS ????

daforgoten · 07-18-2008, 01:52 PM

I am wondering how to update my BIOS. Im not familiar with this kind of work. I tried to find it but i cant. Please tell me if u know. I have a toshiba laptop with vista on it if dat helps. thanks.

**peterhuang913** · 07-18-2008, 02:49 PM

I don't think you should update your BIOS if the computer works ok. Sometimes there are BIOS flashes on the Toshiba support page.

**koala** · 07-18-2008, 06:17 PM

You should only update the BIOS if the update contains a specific feature that you need to add. It can be risky, so is best avoided unless absolutely necessary. Check your motherboard manual for full instructions. It should tell you if there's a Flash/Update program on the motherboard CD which is much easier than trying to do it manually.

**TheShadowFl** · 07-19-2008, 08:17 AM

Flashing a bios is like playing Russian Roulette.
One little slip and you've got yourself a real nice door stop, or paper weight.

If a manufacturer is providing a BIOS update, they will always provide the installer for it too. The installer and new bios .bin file will be in a Zipped package, for easy download.

In the past, the package will include a Floppy Disk builder to create a boot disk from which the Bin file installer will run.

The whole process is iffy enough for an experienced technician, but for a casual user, it's fraught with pitfalls and possible Disaster.

If updating the BIOS is an absolute necessity, take the computer to an experienced technician to have it done.

Cheers mates!
The Shadow

**sobeit** · 07-19-2008, 09:27 AM

Since there are different ways to update the bios, the manufacturer of your computer should have instructions on the same page where you download the bios update. It could also be included as part of the bios download.

Be aware that updating the bios incorrectly could lead to you having a very expensive door stop. Only update if you need the features included within it.

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daforgoten Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 OS: Windows Vista	How do i update my BIOS ???? I am wondering how to update my BIOS. Im not familiar with this kind of work. I tried to find it but i cant. Please tell me if u know. I have a toshiba laptop with vista on it if dat helps. thanks.

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peterhuang913 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 946 OS: XP Home SP2	Re: How do i update my BIOS ???? I don't think you should update your BIOS if the computer works ok. Sometimes there are BIOS flashes on the Toshiba support page.

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TheShadowFl TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 290 OS: XP-SP3, Vista Ult. 64, Win-7/64	Re: How do i update my BIOS ???? Flashing a bios is like playing Russian Roulette. One little slip and you've got yourself a real nice door stop, or paper weight. If a manufacturer is providing a BIOS update, they will always provide the installer for it too. The installer and new bios .bin file will be in a Zipped package, for easy download. In the past, the package will include a Floppy Disk builder to create a boot disk from which the Bin file installer will run. The whole process is iffy enough for an experienced technician, but for a casual user, it's fraught with pitfalls and possible Disaster. If updating the BIOS is an absolute necessity, take the computer to an experienced technician to have it done. Cheers mates! The Shadow __________________ A person with experience is never at the mercy of a person with an argument.

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sobeit TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 7,433 OS: windows/linux	Re: How do i update my BIOS ???? Since there are different ways to update the bios, the manufacturer of your computer should have instructions on the same page where you download the bios update. It could also be included as part of the bios download. Be aware that updating the bios incorrectly could lead to you having a very expensive door stop. Only update if you need the features included within it. __________________ there's been global warming since the ice age