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Q: Is it safe to upgrade BIOS?
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When you upgrade the BIOS you are what?

You are flashing the bios.


How do you upgrade your BIOS?

There are several web sites that will sell you an inexpensive BIOS upgrade. Just download the file and follow the instructions.


Can you replace your BIOS chip to upgrade your computer?

No, you have to "flash a bios" with the up to date version of the software from the vendors site. This would not be an upgrade per say.


Will you have to reactivate Windows XP Home when you do a BIOS upgrade?

Probably not, unless you actually change the BIOS chip.


Where can you get BIOS?

You can look online for the bios manufacturer and contact them directly for an upgrade to your bios. Many will sell an upgrade if you give a credit card number. Make certain that you do a little separate investigation before you ever give your credit card info over the internet.


What are the steps that must be taken to upgrade the BIOS?

i would expect start by getting the program to upgrade it, at the manufacturer's website


Can bios upgrade enable me to exceed maximum ram?

Very unlikely. The amount of RAM that is supported is determined by the chipset, not the BIOS.


What technology enables to upgrade computer's BIOS by simply using a software?

All BIOS components are serviceable via a firmware upgrade that is known as "flashing" this process is called "updating the BIOS.


When do you need to upgrade system BIOS?

Whenever a BIOS update provides functionality not currently supported that is required by the operating system or hardware.


What is the easiest way to obtain the latest sofware to upgrade bios?

manufactures website.


If you upgrade your CPU will you have to upgrade your bios?

Most motherboards only support a specific subset of CPU's. If you change your CPU you MAY need to replace the motherboard... but if you do that it will include the appropriate BIOS. You may also need to re-install the Operating System.


If your BIOS does not support a large-capacity drive that you want to install, what five choices do you have?

Let the Bios see the drive as a smaller drive Upgrade the bios Replace the motherboard Use software that interfaces between the older bios and the newer drive Use an ATA Controller card to provide the ATA connector and firmware substitute for the motherboard bios