BIOS firmware for motherboards from FOXCONN. How to Update Motherboard BIOS: Reliable Tips
Help!! I killed my mother with bad BIOS firmware. I flashed the bios update utility from Windows XP
Mother Foxconn 925XE7AA, flashed with a new BIOS downloaded from the official website specifically for this mother, the firmware process went through, after a reboot the mother did not start, or rather, it obeys the reboot power buttons and the like, but as such the startup does not happen, that is, the fans are spinning, the lights are on and there is no signal There are no images on the monitor in the speaker, all this is missing. I created a boot floppy disk with a biosa file and the Award flasher. But how to boot from a floppy disk? I've seen somewhere that on Foxconn you need to press a combination of keys to start the process of flashing the BIOS from the flop. Maybe someone knows something?
I pressed Ctrl+Home and F2 and Alt+F2 and shorted the pins of the microcircuit. Flopik does not start. I checked the drive on another computer and everything works. Probably a different keyboard shortcut. Just what?
artbis
Then take it to specialists for firmware.
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Here is the code: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B32&SUBSYS_0DD5105B&REV_06\3&11583659&0&FE
iwan2011 did you manage to install this device? I can not.
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iwan2011
You will already decide which OS you installed - XP, Vista or 7...
Disable this technology in the BIOS, it is intended for i5 and i7.
http://www.station-drivers.com/telechargement/intel/turbo/intel_turbo_1.2.0.1002(www.station-drivers.com).exe
Tried it, doesn't help.
P.S. Windows 7 Ultimate x64 installed.
Good evening I wanted to flash bios mother foxconn 6617mj yes, I ran into a problem where to download the bios of the new version, I will be grateful in advance if anyone gives me a link
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where to download bios new version
What's wrong with the old one?
Help me find a BIOS update
BIOS Type: Phoenix
BIOS ID: 07NA.MP15.20080919.HYA
BIOS Date: 2008.09.19
BIOS Vendor: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
BIOS Version: 07NA.MP15.20080919.HYA
BIOS Size: 2097152
Chipset: Intel 2A40 rev 7
Motherboard Name: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Motherboard Model: R460
System Name: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Base Manufacturer: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Base Product: R460
The BIOS version is not important - as long as the board starts. In any case, the BIOS will be updated to the latest version.
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I have a Foxconn H55MXV-LE motherboard with a buggy BIOS.
Flash using standard methods fails - the board does not start.Therefore, we are looking for firmware dumps of both BIOS chips, merged by the programmer.
The BIOS version is not important - as long as the board starts. In any case, the BIOS will be updated to the latest version.
I answer myself
1. download BIOS from offsite according to model motherboard.
2. complete with the flashing utility there is the bios file itself with the extension .bin
3. .bin file in the hexeditor it is cut strictly in half.
4. The first half of the file is flashed by the programmer into the SPI_1 chip, the second half into the SPI_2 chip.
Happy repairs everyone!
Motherboard Foxconn 45CMX(-K)/45GMX(-V)
CPU type DualCore Intel Pentium, 2000 MHz
Type BIOS Award(01/09/08) according to the update, the BIOS is current.
There are problems with the computer, it slows down. No program shows the temperature correctly.
The new version of Aida, although it showed sensors, is defined as one core.
When compared, it turns out that all other programs make approximately the same mistakes.
Allegedly, Mamka has 90 degrees immediately after launch and does not rise anymore. This is from Aida: 
There was hope for new bios, is it possible to find something new?
Doesn’t it seem suspicious that the readings at +2.5V and +5V dropped by more than 10%?
I would test the power supply more closely.
According to the BIOS, I don’t think you can find a newer version except on the official website.
wasbob
I agree, it needs to be checked.
However, this does not solve the confusion of temperature sensors. Based on the fact that there is a similar situation in other programs, I don’t know how to control the temperature?
And the presence of supposedly only one core is also strange. What to do with all this?
How to find users who have the same configuration. Communication mother - processor.
Is there no hardware monitoring section in the BIOS itself?
If so, what are the temperature and voltage readings?
Aktaf
To search for a possible new BIOS, provide a screenshot from Aida in the “Motherboard” - “BIOS” section.
Aktaf
Take it from the “Tech Support” tab, the last one turns out to be 765F1P09.
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Did they give a damn about everything outdated and outdated?Probably yes.
P.S. Now I launched Aida on my computer, it shows where “+12 V” the value is “1.712 V”
vzar
It looks like it's the same. You have it, but at what percentage, how does it behave and most importantly, what is the indications?
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Take from the "Tech Support" tab
Sorry, but in more detail - would you like to understand where it is and how to get there?
It seems that even before that, how did you download this - 765F1P09.zip?
If correct, then in the archive there is a file from 08/03/08, and the table states: “The patch for some PCIE card cannot be displayed when using the E8300 CPU.” It seems that there is hardly anything useful and it is not for nothing that there is no online update.
Follow the link to go to the page of your board, then to the “Tech Support” tab
Select the BIOS version and download it from the link in the "File" column 
vzar
Well, it’s written there in the bottom 3 lines, after I figured it out.
I wrote to you from an erroneous concept, but later I figured it out.
vzar
(I just got there) I don’t understand, yesterday or the day before yesterday he cursed with “good obscenities” and showed the temperature, too, somewhere around 80 or 90. Turned it off. He stole the English and translated it as best he could, into Russian and left the name as is - in his own way he made “support for the Russian”. I seem to have removed it from the alarm, configured something, in Speedfan too. Afterwards I tinkered with Aida and removed all these programs from startup. But my dear one wasn’t there anyway, I tried to download the BIOS and still left.
Now... damn it, some kind of miracle... Everything has returned to normal. Launched my native one, tinkered with different tabs, did not believe.
I launched Aida, the same is normal (except for the kernels, of course - only one).
Speedfan is also ok. Everywhere in terms of temperature it is more or less plausible and normal.
The test in Hades launched the FPU stress test, the processor temperature increased to 47, and besides the video card, others did not rise much. I stopped the test and the temperature of the processor dropped to 38 almost immediately.
I don’t understand why it returned to normal?
And then I remembered what else I had done. Due to doubts about the voltage, I decided to find out what the power supply costs - what power it is. I took it off the system unit, didn’t even disconnect the wires, just looked and had to turn it somewhere around 200-220 degrees. I read what I needed and installed it in place.
And now I’m thinking, perhaps, after all, there was something in the power supply that was interfering or shorted some circuit? Otherwise, other actions certainly should not have changed anything.
I'll continue to study tomorrow. If it continues like this, it’s just super, to hell with it that only one core is showing. What if it will continue to work normally?
If not, then thoughts already appeared, you need to try more powerful block food, i.e. In addition to the already added fans, I want to add more (where I can think of a variant) so that the video card heats up less.
It will work (become) normal, I’ll write back when I’ve fully clarified it.
Hello, help me figure out the BIOS, the problem is this:
motherboard Foxconn 946GZ7MA - 8KS2H (written on the board itself)
bios:
Program: eSupport.com BIOS Agent Version 3.66
BIOS Date: 09/04/06
BIOS Type: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
BIOS ID: 09/04/2006-Broadwater-6A79LFKHC
OEM Sign-On: i946 Series 642F1P20 090406
Chipset: Intel 2970 rev 2
Superio: Unknown
OS: WinNT SP1
CPU: Intel(R) Celeron(R) D CPU 3.06GHz 3080 MHz
BIOS ROM In Socket: Unknown
BIOS ROM Size: Unknown
Memory Installed: 2814 MB
Memory Maximum: Unknown
ACPI Revision: Unknown
How to restore AMI BIOS after unsuccessful firmware on FOXCONN A7GM-S 2.0?
During the firmware, the power was cut off until the computer was rebooted. After turning on the black screen and nothing, there is no speaker (connected, silent). Clearing the CMOS did not bring any results. I tried to write the BIOS onto a flash drive, but it won’t boot from it. With floppy too - the light on the floppy is constantly on and the floppy disk is not readable. What else can you do yourself? The BIOS chip is soldered into the motherboard. If you contact the service, the price is even more expensive than buying a new motherboard.
Philosopher | 16 July 2016, 18:42
UPD:
For BIOSes soldered into the motherboard, it is possible to upload the firmware via the JTAG interface (any more or less complex flash memory chip has it). You need to carefully look at the type of microcircuit (it is registered under the BIOS sticker). And find the pinout of the microcircuit on the Internet. If you're lucky, these pins will be output to unremarkable wells on the motherboard (most likely it looks like an unsoldered but labeled connector, some kind of JPxxx) then you're lucky - unsolder and connect the Wigler programmer to the LPT and you can upload the dump directly to the flash drive. If not divorced, then it is carefully soldered directly to the feet of the microcircuit (jewelry work: ()
If you are very unlucky and the chip is not visible via JTAG, then most likely you will have to unsolder it for full reprogramming.
Philosopher | 16 July 2016, 18:35
IN in this case I can’t agree with Alek55sandr5. So you shouldn't give up right away. I will express my thoughts:
1. If the motherboard is under warranty, try pretending to be a “hose” and hand it over to service under warranty. The service will restore it with a 99% probability. But whether they will take it under warranty depends on the “warranty service policy” of the place where you bought it.
2. Judging by the specification, your board does not have functions like Dual-Bios, which would be very useful here. It's bad but not fatal.
3. If you have access to a similar board and the BIOS chip is in the “crib” (a connector and not soldered into the board), the following option is possible (attention, you need to practice this only with very straight hands and an accurate understanding of what you are doing, and even then I can’t vouch for the consequences) the BIOS chip is taken from the “donor” board into the “bed”, a strong nylon thread is placed and the “donor” is inserted. The computer boots (when loading, the BIOS code is copied to RAM and the physical presence of the chip itself is no longer necessary after the first seconds of loading), software is being prepared for BIOS updates, then, right on a running computer, carefully pull out the donor microcircuit by a thread and insert the “screwed up” BIOS back. Then they flash the damaged BIOS with the program recommended for updating the BIOS. It is very important that nothing jumps out or falls on the board tracks (otherwise it may short out) while you do these manipulations. If the BIOS flash drive is sealed into the board, then there is no way without a hot air gun and a soldering station.
I WILL EMPHASIZE! THIS METHOD IS RISKY AND I CANNOT GUARANTEE FOR THE CONSEQUENCES.
4. Risk-free method: the BIOS chip is removed from the board and programmed by the PonyProg program on a working computer using a programmer assembled “on the knee” (see on the Internet for a bunch of Weegler compatible programmer circuits for the LPT port). Of course, you will need either a ready-made dump for your BIOS (Google it, perhaps in the service section of the motherboard manufacturer’s website) or a donor chip from a similar board in order to read the correct dump from it.
5. If you do not have the listed skills and fiddling with a soldering iron and microcircuits scares you to the point of trembling in your knees, turn to private specialists and pay a pretty penny.
Alek55sandr5 | August 17, 2015, 11:57 pm
In your case, I would recommend that you contact service center. Since in your case, it is not clear what happened to your PC. I can even assume that as a result of a power outage during the firmware, your mat. There’s no way to reflash the board anymore. It is also possible that something has burned out in the system unit. That is, I am leading to the fact that perhaps you are unable to reflash the mat. board due to malfunctions in the system unit. Which could appear after an unexpected power outage.
1. Preparing for BIOS firmware
2. Creating a bootable USB flash drive
3. Auto-flashing from DOS
4. SYSBIOS firmware from MS-DOS
5. MEBIOS firmware from MS-DOS
Preparing for BIOS flashing
First, let's find out the model of our motherboard. It may be on the surface of the motherboard
Sticker on motherboard box
or from the command line by typing the command "systeminfo", and also find out which BIOS type(AMI or AWARD) its version is also used.
You can also see the version at home screen loading by pressing the "Pause" button
Download the firmware for your motherboard from the official Foxconn website by entering your board model.
Creating a bootable USB flash drive
For work we need the following files:
After downloading, unzip all files
Launch the HP utility USB Disk Storage FormatTool 2.2.3. Check the boxes as shown in the picture. The path to the folder boot device MS-DOS register the location where you downloaded it MS-DOS files. (for example, for me it’s drive C, folder usbdos. And the “Start” button. When asked about deleting files, click Yes.
Three hidden files COMMAND.COM, IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS will be created on the flash drive. To see them you need to turn on display hidden folders and files. But you don't have to do this.
Next, depending on what folders and files are present in the downloaded firmware, you can use one of the firmware methods or any one you wish, depending on what methods are provided for the motherboard.
Auto-firmware from DOS
The folder from which you will download files to the flash drive will most likely be called MEBIOS.
Copy the firmware files to the USB flash drive (BIOS folder, AUTOEXEC.bat, FBSHUT.COM, XDDMI.EXE). The files must be written like this (including hidden files):
Turn off the computer and open the system unit and move the jumper to position 1-2 from position 2-3. This jumper is labeled on the motherboard as MFG. If there is no jumper, skip this step.
Turn on the computer with the bootable USB flash drive, the BIOS should flash automatically, after which the computer will reboot.
When booting into the initial boot screen, turn off the power, then turn on.
Check on the "F-Center" tab that the "Super BIOS Protect" item is turned off "Disable"
Exit the settings saving the parameters F4 and Yes or go to the "Save & Exit" tab, press Enter, then Yes.
The computer will reboot and start again from the bootable USB flash drive, a message will appear (the message may not be noticed as it will quickly disappear)
Loaded DOS will show the message that the process is completed "Process Complete"
Turn off the power, return the jumper to initial position 1-2. The firmware process is completed.
SYSBIOS firmware from MS-DOS
Procedure BIOS firmware AWARD.
On bootable USB flash drive copy the contents of the SYSBIOS folder Write down on a piece of paper the exact name of the AFU utility and the name of the firmware with the extension .bin
Start the system from the boot disk, wait until it appears command line. If you did not take my advice to write down the names of the utility and firmware, you can enter the dir command and you will see the contents of the folder: A:\ dir and press "Enter".
To flash the firmware, enter the command: A:\> AFUXXX BIOS file /py/sn/cc/cd/cp/wb and press "Enter".
Or maybe the AWDFLASH utility, for example: A:\> AWDFLASH BIOS file /py/sn/cc/cd/cp/wb and press "Enter".
A real example of a command: A:\> AWDFLASH 683f1p48.bin /py/sn/cc/cd/cp/wb, where
AFUDOS.exe (AWDFLASH) - utility
683f1p48.bin - firmware
The remaining keys /py/sn/cc/cd/cp/wb can see their meaning by entering the command: AWDFLASH /?
Firmware process:
After the firmware is completed, the warning message about not turning off the computer during the firmware will disappear, and F1 will appear. Remove boot disk and press F1, the system will reboot. Go to BIOS settings and reset them to "Load Optimized defaults".
AMI BIOS update procedure
The procedure is similar, only the command is different. Enter: AFUDOS BIOSfile /P /B /C /N and press "Enter"
Real example: AFUDOS.exe BA2F1P05.ROM /P /B /C /N
The key designation /P /B /C /N can be viewed with the command: AFUDOS /?
Another way
Copy the BIOS folder to usb disk. Turn on the computer and go to the BIOS settings, you need to disable BIOS write protection.
Boot from the flash drive into DOS. We need to run the dosflash.bat file, to do this let's go to the SYSBIOS folder:
cd BIOS\SYSBIOS press Enter
Enter the command: dosflash.bat press Enter, with this command we start the update process.
Firmware update process
Restart your computer, go into the BIOS settings using the Del key, and reset the settings to default.
Most PC users are unlikely to need to know how to update the motherboard BIOS, since this process is quite risky and does not provide much benefit.
However, in some cases an update is still required:
- If there is unfinished microcode on the board (as a result of the manufacturer’s attempt to beat competitors by releasing the product earlier);
- If necessary, eliminate some problems with integrated devices (for example, refusal to work with a theoretically supported type of memory or processor).
Checking Upgradeability
Having decided to reinstall the BIOS on the motherboard of your PC, first of all, you should make sure whether you need to update this collection of firmware and whether this is possible.
You can find out this on the manufacturer’s website in the technical support section (CPU Support List).
As a rule, it also contains information about the compatibility of processors and BIOS versions.
However, before doing this, you should definitely find out the revision of your motherboard and the parameters of the BIOS already installed on your PC.
Checking the revision and BIOS
There are several ways to determine a revision:
- look at the inscription on the motherboard;
- read the labeling on its packaging.
The last option is simpler - but only if the box from the board has been preserved. In addition, sometimes a computer is purchased assembled, and the box goes directly to the entire system unit.
Therefore, most often you have to remove the side cover (after disconnecting the PC from the network) and look for inscriptions like REV 1.0 or REV 2.0 on the board. This is a revision.
Determining the version installed on BIOS board requires less time.
Usually it is enough just to display the system information window by entering the text “msinfo32” in the command window (Windows keys + R).
Among the information provided, you can find the manufacturer of the motherboard, its model, and BIOS version.
When all the required information about the board has been received, you should visit the official page of its manufacturer and check for BIOS updates.
Sometimes data is presented on English language however, most manufacturers have official resources and technical support in Russian.
Finding BIOS information for your board is usually quite easy.
Advice: If the computer was purchased already assembled and has a certain model, you can try to find suitable versions BIOS on the manufacturer's website system unit. As a last resort, at least the parameters of the board will be indicated here, knowing which you can continue your search on the resources of the company that issued it.
Update methods
Depending on the specific model the board installed on your PC and its manufacturer, the BIOS can be updated in one of three main ways:
- from DOS mode, present on everyone, even modern computers, designed to work with Windows OS;
- from Windows;
- by using special programs(utilities) produced by manufacturers and allowing flashing not from Windows or DOS, but directly from the BIOS itself.
Update in DOS
The first option was used 20 years ago, although at that time a boot floppy disk was required for flashing.
Now you will need a special disk or flash drive where the Autoexec.bat (or Update.bat) file is located, which is necessary to start the installation.
Should be written down here additional utilities and BIOS elements.
Having prepared a bootable USB flash drive (you can use special programs for this), you should set the ability to boot from media in the same BIOS and proceed with the update.
It will take a little time, but it is very important that the computer is not turned off or restarted at this time.
Updating the firmware package through Windows is much easier, although not much faster. To do this, you must first download it from the manufacturer’s website new version BIOS that will be installed on the board.
In addition, all manufacturers have their own installers.
For example, Asus has this application ASUSUpdate.
Before starting the flashing, install the utility, like regular program, after which they open.
When the request appears on the screen, select the update “from file” and indicate the path to the BIOS package already located on the computer’s hard drive.
Sometimes the utility can find, download and install the latest version suitable for the board on its own
Update Utilities
In order to get the opportunity BIOS updates using proprietary programs from the manufacturer, you should find them on official pages manufacturers.
There are such utilities, for example, on the pages of manufacturers Asus, Gigabyte, MSI and Intel.
This option is best suited for ordinary users, since it requires the least amount of action and, in addition, allows you to avoid the mistake of using the wrong BIOS.
Advice: While the utility is running, you should close all other programs. In addition, it is not recommended to perform any actions on the PC. Moreover, it takes little time - up to a minute on new computers, 2-3 minutes on old devices.
ASRock
The company ASRock, which produces motherboards for powerful processors and the most modern memory modules, there is its own utility for flashing.
This can usually be accessed by pressing F6 when testing or booting the system.
The utility itself finds the necessary storage media from the BIOS and displays only suitable firmware. After selection the required version, with just one click, you can complete the update in a couple of minutes.
ASUS
Majority latest models maternal Asus boards successfully updated using the USB utility BIOS Flashback, which is downloaded from the website of the Russian branch of the manufacturer.
For older versions, Asus Update Utility running on Windows is used.
MSI
You can reflash MSI motherboards using a proprietary program MSI Live Update, which automatically detects suitable versions and downloads them from the network.
You can find the utility and instructions for it on the official website of Micro-Star International.
Gigabyte
Download utilities for updating BIOS Gigabyte boards It’s best to visit the manufacturer’s official website. She provides automatic detection the desired version and download it from the network.
Other boards
Manufacturers Foxconn boards, Toshiba and most other lesser-known manufacturers most often do not have their own universal utilities.
Sometimes reinstalling BIOS using proprietary programs of these brands is not possible for all board models.
In this case, other flashing methods are selected.
conclusions
All operations to update the BIOS should be carried out only in cases of extreme necessity.
If you can’t do this yourself, you should contact a specialist - inept actions often damage the motherboard.
It is also worth noting that even the slightest error in the process can cause serious consequences, which will be almost impossible to correct on your own.
And, if this does happen, or during flashing the computer turns off or freezes, you should immediately contact a service center.
There, they will use a special programmer for recovery, and the functionality of your computer will be restored again.
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Most PC users are unlikely to need to know how to update the motherboard BIOS, since this process is quite risky and does not provide much benefit.
However, in some cases an update is still required:
- If there is unfinished microcode on the board (as a result of the manufacturer’s attempt to beat competitors by releasing the product earlier);
- If necessary, eliminate some problems with integrated devices (for example, refusal to work with a theoretically supported type of memory or processor).
Checking Upgradeability
Having decided to reinstall the BIOS on the motherboard of your PC, first of all, you should make sure whether you need to update this collection of firmware and whether this is possible.
You can find out this on the manufacturer’s website in the technical support section (CPU Support List).
As a rule, it also contains information about the compatibility of processors and BIOS versions.
However, before doing this, you should definitely find out the revision of your motherboard and the parameters of the BIOS already installed on your PC.
Checking the revision and BIOS
There are several ways to determine a revision:
- look at the inscription on the motherboard;
- read the labeling on its packaging.
The last option is simpler - but only if the box from the board has been preserved. In addition, sometimes a computer is purchased assembled, and the box goes directly to the entire system unit.
Therefore, most often you have to remove the side cover (after disconnecting the PC from the network) and look for inscriptions like REV 1.0 or REV 2.0 on the board. This is a revision.
Determining the version of the BIOS installed on the board requires less time.
Usually it is enough just to display the system information window by entering the text “msinfo32” in the command window (Windows keys + R).
Among the information provided, you can find the manufacturer of the motherboard, its model, and BIOS version.
When all the required information about the board has been received, you should visit the official page of its manufacturer and check for BIOS updates.
Sometimes the data is presented in English, however, most manufacturers have official resources and technical support in Russian.
Finding BIOS information for your board is usually quite easy.
Advice: If the computer was purchased already assembled and has a certain model, you can try to find suitable BIOS version on the website of the system unit manufacturer. As a last resort, at least the parameters of the board will be indicated here, knowing which you can continue your search on the resources of the company that issued it.
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Update methods
Depending on the specific model of the board installed on your PC and its manufacturer, the BIOS can be updated in one of three main ways:
- from DOS mode, present on all, even modern computers designed to work with Windows OS;
- from Windows;
- using special programs (utilities) produced by manufacturers and allowing flashing not from Windows or DOS, but directly from the BIOS itself.
Update in DOS
The first option was used 20 years ago, although at that time a boot floppy disk was required for flashing.
Now you will need a special disk or flash drive where the Autoexec.bat (or Update.bat) file is located, which is necessary to start the installation.
Additional utilities and BIOS elements should also be recorded here.
Having prepared a bootable USB flash drive (you can use special programs for this), you should set the ability to boot from media in the same BIOS and proceed with the update.
It will take a little time, but it is very important that the computer is not turned off or restarted at this time.
Updating the firmware package through Windows is much easier, although not much faster. To do this, you must first download a new version of the BIOS from the manufacturer’s website, which will be installed on the board.
In addition, all manufacturers have their own installers.
For example, Asus has this application ASUSUpdate.
Before starting the flashing, install the utility, like a regular program, and then open it.
When the request appears on the screen, select the update “from file” and indicate the path to the BIOS package already located on the computer’s hard drive.
Sometimes the utility can find, download and install the latest version suitable for the board on its own
Update Utilities
In order to be able to update the BIOS using proprietary programs from the manufacturer, you should find them on the official pages of the manufacturers.
There are such utilities, for example, on the pages of manufacturers Asus, Gigabyte, MSI and Intel.
This option is most suitable for regular users as it requires the least amount of steps and also avoids the mistake of using the wrong BIOS.
Advice: While the utility is running, you should close all other programs. In addition, it is not recommended to perform any actions on the PC. Moreover, it takes little time - up to a minute on new computers, 2-3 minutes on old devices.
ASRock
ASRock, a company that produces motherboards for powerful processors and the latest memory modules, has its own flashing utility.
This can usually be accessed by pressing F6 when testing or booting the system.
The utility itself finds the necessary storage media from the BIOS and displays only suitable firmware. After selecting the desired version, with just one click, you can update in a couple of minutes.
ASUS
Most of the latest models of Asus motherboards are successfully updated using the USB BIOS Flashback utility, which is downloaded from the website of the Russian branch of the manufacturer.
For older versions, Asus Update Utility running on Windows is used.
MSI
You can reflash MSI motherboards using the proprietary MSI program Live Update, which automatically detects suitable versions and downloads them from the network.
You can find the utility and instructions for it on the official website of Micro-Star International.
Gigabyte
The best place to download utilities for updating the BIOS of Gigabyte boards is on the manufacturer’s official website. It automatically detects the required version and downloads it from the network.
Board manufacturers Foxconn, Toshiba and most other lesser-known manufacturers most often do not have their own universal utilities.
Sometimes reinstalling the BIOS using proprietary programs of these brands is not possible for all motherboard models.
In this case, other flashing methods are selected.