Solved [How to] How do i update my BIOS

H

heartsurfer008

New member

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Assembled
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 + Ubuntu 10.10
CPU
AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core 2.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte S Series Mother Board GA-MA78GM-S2H
Memory
2 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3220 Graphics [Inbuilt]
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC
Hard Drives
Hitachi HDP725025GLA380ATA HD
Case
Circle
Keyboard
Logitech Chordless Keyboard EX110
Mouse
Logitech Chordless Mouse
Internet Speed
2 MBPS
Make sure you know what you're doing.:D

The files needed may have been extracted to the program folder.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790
Motherboard
GA-Z87X-D3H
Memory
G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon R7 250
Sound Card
Realtek ALC892
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung UN32EH5000, Dell 1703FPT
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
WD5003AZEX
WD10EZEX
Samsung HD103SJ
Samsung 128 GB 840 PRO
PSU
SeaSonic M12II SS-500GM
Case
Fractal Design Define R4
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9900ALED
Keyboard
Logitech K800
Mouse
Logitech M705
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Bose Companion 2 Multimedia Speakers
Gigabyte supplies a flash burner to update BIOS directly over the internet. You have to be EXTREMELY CAREFUL when using this as a mistake will render your motherboard inoperable.

I am checking to see exactly what you need, I will be back shortly..............

Regards....Mike Connor
 

My Computer

OS
Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
OK, here is your board at the manufacturer's site;

GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H (Rev. 1.0) | Emaplaadid - BIOS

<http://ee.giga-byte.com/products/mb/bios/ga-ma78gm-s2h_10.html>

These are the current BIOS programs; I would advise against using a BETA here, Indeed, unless you actually need a function which is in the "NEW" BIOS I would advise you not to update at all, Your BIOS is recent, and your machine obviously works.

http://ee.giga-byte.com/products/mb/bios/ga-ma78gm-s2h_10.html

Why do you want to update?
 

My Computer

OS
Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
You can find the instructions on Chapter 4 4-2-1 and 4 4-2-2 which is the @Bios in your manual http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList/Manual/motherboard_manual_ga-ma78gm-s2h_e.pdf

If you are not extremely confident in doing this then don't. A bad flash will brick your system and flashing your bios should only be done when the new bios specifically addresses an issue your having.
The bios shown is also a beta bios so that's another questionable reason as to why not to flash it.
IMO Fabe
 
Last edited:

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3
CPU
intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz
Motherboard
Asus P5ND bios 1401
Memory
8 gigs 1066 OCZ Fata1ty
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 580 Call of Duty Black Ops Edition
Sound Card
Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2zs
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 24in LCD's 2MS X2
Screen Resolution
1920x1080p @60Hz
Hard Drives
WD Caviar 500 Black/ WD Caviar 200 Blue
PSU
OCZ 700W GameXtreme
Case
NZXT Apollo
Cooling
Corsair H50 CPU/120mm x3 /60mm x2 /Corsair Dominator Ram
Keyboard
Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX5000
Mouse
Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX1000
Internet Speed
Download 19.83 Upload 0.97
Other Info
Logitech Z2300 Speakers/ Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones/Avermedia PCI-e Hybrid TV Bravo/Epson NX415 all in one/ 4 Port Powered USB Hub/ LG 10x Bluray Burner /TSST Corp DVDRW External
Thank you for all your suggestions..!!!

I am upgrading BIOS as I read somewhere that the BIOS are updated by the manufacturer to enhance the capabilities of the hardware & also to remove the bugs in any..!!!

Hence my decision to upgrade the BIOS..!!!

My current BIOS version is F3 & I am thinking of upgrading to F11, any suggestions on that..???

Mike Connor said:
ARE YOU SURE YOU WISH TO BURN A NEW BIOS ?

If you are, and I take no responsibility for anything that occurs, here is the BIOS burning utility for your board;

GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H (Rev. 1.0) | Emaplaadid - Utility

It is called @BIOS

Download it and get back to me...........Regards....Mike Connor
Click to expand...

Thanks MiKe I just downloaded @BIOS, can you please lemme know how to use it..???
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Assembled
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 + Ubuntu 10.10
CPU
AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core 2.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte S Series Mother Board GA-MA78GM-S2H
Memory
2 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3220 Graphics [Inbuilt]
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC
Hard Drives
Hitachi HDP725025GLA380ATA HD
Case
Circle
Keyboard
Logitech Chordless Keyboard EX110
Mouse
Logitech Chordless Mouse
Internet Speed
2 MBPS
Wait a minute, have to write a tutorial for it.....

ONCE AGAIN I STRONGLY ADVISE YOU NOT TO DO THIS UNLESS YOU NEED TO. IF YOUR MACHINE IS RUNNING PROPERLY THERE IS NO NEED TO DO IT AT ALL, IT WILL NOT NORMALLY BRING YOU ANY ADVANTAGES. BIOS UPDATES ARE ONLY NEEDED WHEN SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK



Close all other applications and resident ( in the system tray) programs.

Make sure you have a good internet conection, and it is stable. DO NOT interrupt anything once you have started.

Start the program.

Before you do anything else click "Save the current BIOS to file" to save it.


If you have the new BIOS file on your machine already, you can choose

"Update BIOS from file" and follow the on screen instructions.


To update the BIOS from the internet;

Click "Update BIOS from Gigabyte Server", Select the site closest to you and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard.

Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.

Click "Load BIOS defaults after BIOS update".

Restart your system. If you have any special BIOS settings you use then you will have to set them up again on the next boot.


Regards....Mike Connor
 
Last edited:

My Computer

OS
Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
Joules said:
I know I just hopped on this thread but the dos way using a flash tool is the safest way, but I'm guessing this doesn't offer that option...
Click to expand...

Actually, it does... Gigabyte has a :huh: wait... Flash Thingy option in the BIOS (i think it's F9) QFlash :p i got it.. you put the BIOS file you want to update into any USB drive (correctly formatted), reset your machine, press F9 at BIOS startup, select the device, the file and that's it... but Mike already gave the OP a good method.. so, i wouldn't say it's dangerous :)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows
Mike Connor said:
Wait a minute, have to write a tutorial for it.....

ONCE AGAIN I STRONGLY ADVISE YOU NOT TO DO THIS UNLESS YOU NEED TO. IF YOUR MACHINE IS RUNNING PROPERLY THERE IS NO NEED TO DO IT AT ALL, IT WILL NOT NORMALLY BRING YOU ANY ADVANTAGES. BIOS UPDATES ARE ONLY NEEDED WHEN SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK



Close all other applications and resident ( in the system tray) programs.

Make sure you have a good internet conection, and it is stable. DO NOT interrupt anything once you have started.

Start the program.

Before you do anything else click "Save the current BIOS to file" to save it.


If you have the new BIOS file on your machine already, you can choose

"Update BIOS from file" and follow the on screen instructions.


To update the BIOS from the internet;

Click "Update BIOS from Gigabyte Server", Select the site closest to you and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard.

Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.

Click "Load BIOS defaults after BIOS update".

Restart your system. If you have any special BIOS settings you use then you will have to set them up again on the next boot.


Regards....Mike Connor
Click to expand...

Thanks again..!!! :)

Well everything is working fine for me except the BSOD, so was thinking of updating my BIOS..!!!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Assembled
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 + Ubuntu 10.10
CPU
AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core 2.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte S Series Mother Board GA-MA78GM-S2H
Memory
2 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3220 Graphics [Inbuilt]
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC
Hard Drives
Hitachi HDP725025GLA380ATA HD
Case
Circle
Keyboard
Logitech Chordless Keyboard EX110
Mouse
Logitech Chordless Mouse
Internet Speed
2 MBPS
Unless you have a specific reason for updating your bios, ( When the manufacturer has issued a new revison to allow some other hardware to be run for instance ), there is no point at all in doing it, and there is always a risk when "flashing" a BIOS.

If you are getting BSOD ( Blue Screens Of Death) then you need to find out why.

Regards....Mike Connor
 

My Computer

OS
Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
Mike Connor said:
Unless you have a specific reason for updating your bios, ( When the manufacturer has issued a new revison to allow some other hardware to be run for instance ), there is no point at all in doing it, and there is always a risk when "flashing" a BIOS.

If you are getting BSOD ( Blue Screens Of Death) then you need to find out why.

Regards....Mike Connor
Click to expand...

Finally made up my mind & did it, I've updated my BIOS from F3 to F11, I have no issues as such, as of now..!!! ;)

Though I was bitting my nails for those 60 secs & was praying that everthin goes well..!!!

Thanks MiKe CoNNoR & all other..!!! :)

Issue solved, request to the MOD to close the thread..!!!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Assembled
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 + Ubuntu 10.10
CPU
AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core 2.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte S Series Mother Board GA-MA78GM-S2H
Memory
2 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3220 Graphics [Inbuilt]
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC
Hard Drives
Hitachi HDP725025GLA380ATA HD
Case
Circle
Keyboard
Logitech Chordless Keyboard EX110
Mouse
Logitech Chordless Mouse
Internet Speed
2 MBPS
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top