[Hell Bringer]

My PC is
AMD Duron 1.8ghz cpu & the MoBo is M7VIW from BioStar

I think i need to update my Bios , Iv'e had the AMD Duron 1.8 for about
a month now & it was workin fine, Untill a week ago.
My system just dies on me & @ the POST it display "Unknown processor"
yet in Windows it displays the proper AMD Duron ~1794mhz.
But i cant even update my Bios to see if that will fix it since i dont have a Floppy Drive.
I've tried Burning the VIW0528.BF file to CD , that didnt work.
I've tried Emulating the A:\ on the CD & Putting the VIW0528.BF on it & still
cant access it.
A friend said try using a Flash drive but unfortunately i dont have one.

Could someone plz help ?¿? I'm running out of Ideas. thanx

 

[Rebellion88]

You can flash your bios whilst in windows, please can you tell me what bios you have. Currently when i update mine i use an application called 'win phlash'. Its quick and easy which allows you to back up your previous bios in case it doesn't go to plan. I believe though the application is only for phoenix bios systems so please get back to me and i'll be happy to help find one for your system.

 

[Hell Bringer]

I'm pritty sure its a Biostar bios.
I re-installed window, since it usaly fixes any prob i cant solve.
so far my pc hasn't hard booted on me since.
But it would still be nice to know how to update w/o a floppy.

P.S. they realy should phase out the need for floppy's since most ppl i know these day dont have floppys either, in my eye's a floppy drive is = to an 8track player hehe

 

[linderman]

use your cd-rom to update your bios


http://www.techsupportforum.com/har...how-flash-your-bios-without-floppy-drive.html