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DonInKansas:
--- Quote from: öde on 25 Apr 2009, 06:37 ---All I know about processors is that clock speed is an inaccurate measurement of performance.
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Yes indeed.
Stock clocks are for suckas.
0bsessions:
Okay, folks, my BIOS needs to be flashed.
Has anyone ever actually done it themselves? I've heard screwing it up can result in basically destroying your mobo. How hard is it and would you recommend just going and getting it done professionally? I'd rather not take the risk if it's that severe.
Melodic:
Yes, flashing the BIOS incorrectly can result in a total system frack-up. However, if you take the necessary precaution there is little risk, and no more so than having it done professionally.
The main risk when flashing a BIOS is that any discontinuation of power to the motherboard will result in bricking. If you live in a building with faulty electrical, or happen to be toying with your computer in the middle of a lightning storm, please don't flash your BIOS. Otherwise, your chances are pretty good.
The flashing itself is relatively simple: you need to know the EXACT model of your motherboard, and the EXACT BIOS you're flashing to. Most major motherboard manufacturers have a few different file types to flash with (you'll find instructions on the website), but the principle is the same: load the file onto a floppy (it's not a boot disk) and run the flash from BIOS. Wait 5 minutes, let the computer reset, and you're golden.
0bsessions:
Van it be done from a flash drive? I don't actually have a floppy drive in my PC.
bicostp:
If your PC is new enough to boot from USB, you can probably do it that way. A boot CD is also an option.
Personally I've only done it with floppies.
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