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    BIOS assistance

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by flattius_maximus, Mar 2, 2009.

  1. flattius_maximus

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    How do I create a bootable thumb drive to update the bios...I am having a headache trying to figure this out!!!

    Anyone have any good methods?
     
    flattius_maximus, Mar 2, 2009
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    Zfactor has this link in his signature how to create a bootable drive:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=246530
     
    [email protected], Mar 2, 2009
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  4. zfactor

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    thanks rob. if you need help with this lmk.
     
    zfactor, Mar 2, 2009
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    Do I need to have the OS installed to flash the BIOS?

    I haven't flashed a Bios since freshman year of college.
     
    flattius_maximus, Mar 3, 2009
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    No, the needed OS files will be the flash drive "win 98'
    it will boot to a c:\ prompt
    Copy over the msi flash files onto the flash drive after you used the HP util
    to make it bootable.
    Then boot onto the flash.
    then type in the flash and hit enter
    Then you can also type ecall and hit enter to update the EC firmware
    Follow the pdf about resetting defaults and removing power after.

    extreme-overclocking has had the files and procedure posted since 2007
    Works great
     
    cyber16, Mar 3, 2009
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    ok i will try it when i get off work.
     
    flattius_maximus, Mar 3, 2009
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    If you are unsure of yourself, have someone knowledgeable help as this is something you don't want to screw up at doing.
    Never remove the power or shut it down while flashing.
    It is rather easy, yet there are risks.
    the included smi pdf file at msi will help as well as Z's written guide.
     
    cyber16, Mar 3, 2009
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    trust me its a piece of cake to do. as i said lmk if you have questions
     
    zfactor, Mar 3, 2009
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    It worked flawlessly! Thanks Zfactor you are the man!

    +rep
     
    flattius_maximus, Mar 4, 2009
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    rob thanks for the link and cyber thanks as well
     
    flattius_maximus, Mar 4, 2009
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