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What is the Firmware?Where? |
Permanent software programmed into a Read-Only Memory. / non- volatile memory. / newer style flash memory. / BIOS contains all the information that's needed for your computer to POST (=Power on Self Test) |
Where? in your PC, adapter card, game console etc |
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Why should you flash the BIOS? |
it enhances your system's capabilities. / detect newer devices and components. / improves stability(bug fixes). / Must Read "change-log" before |
Upgrade for a specific reason only! Try to use an UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) when flashing the BIOS! |
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How can you check the BIOS version in Windows?
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MSINFO32 - version and date details |
Command line is .... |
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Before Upgrading you should... |
Compare the current to the upgrade version before. / Have a copy the current one. / Read the documentation. / Have a reliable power source to avoid failure. / Close other apps before running .exe |
Old BIOS upgrades may require a boot disk |
