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    Bios Update y460

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by azmtbiker, Apr 12, 2011.

  1. azmtbiker

    azmtbiker Notebook Enthusiast

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    Newb question here.

    I see on the lenovo site that there is a new driver updated for the y460.

    Driver version 71 released 2/17/2011.

    Can I just download this and run it on my y460??

    Reason I ask is because I have heard that messing with the bios can brick your system if you are not careful and I am not especially savvy techwise. Anybody tried this?

    Thanks
     
    azmtbiker, Apr 12, 2011
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  2. MidnightSun

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    Generally speaking, BIOS updates usually go without a hitch. Just make sure you do a few things, and you're pretty safe:

    1.- Make sure there is no BIOS password set.
    2.- Make sure you have a charged-up battery installed, and the AC plugged in.
    3.- If you're flashing BIOS from within Windows, make sure your antivirus and whatever other programs that could interfere with the BIO flashing utility are temporarily disabled.
    4.- Read and follow directions. If it says not to close any windows, don't close any windows. Let the flashing finish, even if it seems like it's taking a long time (although it should be relatively quick, <5 minutes).

    That should be it. Although, if you read the changelog and don't see any new fixes for issues that you're having, a BIOS flash may not be necessary--"don't fix what isn't broken."
     
    MidnightSun, Apr 12, 2011
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  3. yigit

    yigit Notebook Enthusiast

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    warranty will cover main-board replacement if you have valid one.
    also, restart your computer before flashing bios update.
    see the " summery of changes"
     
    yigit, Apr 12, 2011
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